Obituaries

Jul 6, 2017

Former Sales Executive; Devoted to and Loved by Family and Friends

Diane E. Shortt, 58, formerly of Middlebury, was called to the Lord on July 6, 2017, following a long illness.

Diane was born on March 23, 1959, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Robert J. Shortt and Bernadette M. (Miscavage) Shortt, and was raised...

Jul 5, 2017

Stanley Rushton, 85 years old of Southbury, CT, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2017. He was

born December 16, 1931, in Blackpool, England, one of seven children born to the late Millicent and

Fredric Rushton. Stanley was married to the love of his life, Lee Rushton for 60 years. After leaving

the...

Jul 1, 2017

Sheena Katharine Devine, 81, peacefully surrounded by family, passed away on Saturday, July 1st. She lived a rich life.

Sheena was born November 7, 1935 in London, England. As a child, she was evacuated from London during The Blitz. In short order, Sheena was adopted by the late Ruth Frewer and grew up in Leeds where Ms....

Jun 30, 2017

Woodbury, CT- William "Bill" Mannhaupt, longtime resident of Sandy Hook and Ridgefield, CT passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He leaves his wife of 50 years Karen (Devine) Mannhaupt; his children Jennifer Gully and her husband Michael Gully of New Milford, CT; Michael Mannhaupt of Wilmington Vermont; Emily Marchetti and her husband Dennis Marchetti...

Jun 29, 2017

Grace "Toni" Cunningham, formerly of Westport, daughter of the late Margaret and Francis P. Bosco, Sr., died peacefully on June 29th, 2017, at the age of 101, surrounded by her family who loved her.   She was born on April 6th, 1916 in New York, and lived in Scarsdale, NY until coming to Westport in 1930.  After graduating from Scarsdale...

Jun 27, 2017

Rebecca "Jean" Noga

2/20/64 – 6/27/17

Jean was a wife, sister, daughter, her favorite title was Mom.  She is survived by her husband Laurence Noga and son Eric Noga of Woodbury, her sisters Margaret Buell, Southbury, Patricia Kennedy, New York, and Myra Graham, Jasper, NY and her father Patrick Kennedy of Cameron, NY. ...

Jun 25, 2017

Sybil E. Smith, 88, of Southbury passed away suddenly, but peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, June 25, 2017. Sybil was born in Beverly, Massachusetts, the daughter of Harry Mitchell, Sr. and Alice (Neal) Mitchell Sangster. Sybil found immense pleasure in life raising a family having a professional career, and volunteering in the community.   She was a...

Jun 24, 2017

George Gillespie Combs of Sun City Center, Florida peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017.  He was 91.  He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Dolores.

George was the tenth child born to Harry and Genevieve Combs on January 25, 1926 in Bridgewater, CT.

George was a World War II veteran and...

Jun 24, 2017

Aerospace Electrical Engineer and Professional Musician

Peter R. D'Aguanno passed away on Saturday, June 24th at Hancock Hall in Danbury, CT.  He was 89 years old.  Resident of Heritage Village since 2001, Peter was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 23, 1928.  He was the son of Vincent and Mary (Gemma) D'Aguanno, and the husband of 54...

Jun 15, 2017

Woodbury, CT - Peter W. Sturges, long time resident of Sandy Hook, died suddenly June 15, 2017 at his home at the age of 64. Peter was born in Derby on December 24, 1952, the son of Jean (Peters) Stempel and the late Robert Sturges. Peter was a proud US Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam as a member...

Jun 15, 2017

Raymond A.C. Smith

Raymond A.C. Smith, age 88, passed away on June 15, 2017 at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, CT., following a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of 66 years, Joyce Smith; his sons, Peter Smith and his wife Janet Richey of Charleston SC; Graham Smith and his wife Tammy Smith of...

Jun 15, 2017

Vincent F. Jarvis, Jr., 78, of Oxford, CT, formerly of Bethel CT, died Thursday, June 15 at Danbury Hospital.

Vincent is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Denise Meany, his loving son, Christopher V. Jarvis of Bethel and daughter Tracy Dawn Tardif, his nieces, Michelle and Allison Mitchell, cousins, Bill Clements and Claudia Haynes Janey,...

Jun 12, 2017

Martha Makl, age 93, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017 at River Glen in Southbury.

Martha is survived by her daughter Tess Assard (Leonard) of Bethlehem; her sister Stephaney Hubyk of Oxford; six grandchildren, Richard Travers, Kenneth Assard, Rebecca Zielinski, Jeremy Travers, Jennifer Gallo and Lauren Carr and 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...

Jun 10, 2017

Obituary: Vivian Minor George, Southbury

SOUTHBURY — Vivian Minor George, 100, died Saturday, June 10, 2017, at River Glen Health Care Center, in peace and surrounded by loving family. She was the widow of Lloyd Foster George; the couple was married for 61 years.

Mrs. George was born August 2, 1916, in Waterbury,...

Jun 6, 2017

L. John Junas Obiturary

Ladislav John Junas, a 35 year resident of Southbury passed away peacefully on June 6th at the age of 94.  L. John was born in NYC, attended Stuyvesant HS, and graduated from NYU with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering in 1955.  During WWII he was a machinist's mate in the US Navy working...

Jun 4, 2017

SOUTHBURY- Leslie A. Budris, 58, of Southbury for over 5 years, passed away on Sunday June 4, 2107 at her home.

Leslie was born March 6, 1959 in Derby, daughter of Phyllis (Bice) Budris of Oxford and the late Charles Budris. She was a graduate of Nonnewaug High School. Leslie has resided in Southbury for the past...

May 31, 2017

Harold R. Freedman , 88, of Southbury passed on May 31, 2017. He was the husband of Helene Freedman. Harold was born on January 12, 1929, in New Haven, CT. He was proud of his military service as a member of the U.S. Navy and Korean War veteran. He founded, owned and operated a small business in Amherst, NY...

May 31, 2017

Natverbhai (Nat) N. Amin, 84, of Newtown, CT passed away on May 31, 2017 as a result of long-term heart disease.  He passed peacefully in his sleep, at home, and surrounded by his wife of 62 years and beloved family.

Born February 17, 1933 in the small town of Vaso, India, and the youngest son of a...

May 29, 2017

Cherished UCONN Professor

Victoria S. Read

June 13, 1929 – May 29, 2017

Victoria Smith Read, 87, of Pomperaug Woods in Southbury, CT died at Yale New Haven Hospital on May 29th of complications from COPD. Victoria's Minnesota roots remained with her throughout her life in Litchfield, Connecticut and Palm Springs, California. After...

May 29, 2017

Leo S. Bulvanoski, 73, of Bethlehem, CT passed away on May 29, 2017 at the Alzheimer's  Resource Center of Connecticut from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was surrounded by his loving family. Leo was the husband and best friend of Linda Bulvanoski.

Leo was strong as a lion and gentle as a lamb. He was a lover...