Obituaries

Loved ones for Munson Lovetere Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

We cover the following but are not limited to
Woodbury, Southbury, Bethlehem, Middlebury, South Britain, Oxford, Newtown, Roxbury, Washington, Washington Depot, New Milford, Bridgewater, Watertown, Sandy Hook

Howard W. Schivera

Howard W. Schivera

Mar 4, 2017

All services are private.

Jesse James Meadows

Jesse James Meadows

Mar 4, 2017

NEWTOWN - Jesse James Meadows, 80, of Newtown, CT died surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, who had the patience of a saint, Ethel (Dayton) Meadows of Botsford.

Jesse was born January 31, 1937 in Elgood, West Virginia,...

William T. Ives

William T. Ives

Mar 2, 2017

Bethlehem - William (Bill) Ives, 78 died Thursday March 2, 2017 at his home unexpectedly.

Bill was born February 3 1939 in Hartford Ct., the son of the late Milton and Kathryn Ives. Bill worked for the Town of Woodbury for 30 yrs, was a devoted volunteer firefighter for 30 Yrs. also.  He enjoyed spending time with...

Julia Norton (Andrews)  Davey

Julia Norton (Andrews) Davey

Mar 2, 2017

Julia (Judy) Norton Davey, 94, died peacefully in her home on March 2, 2017, surrounded by family after a brave fight with pancreatic cancer. Judy had been a resident of Southbury, Connecticut since 1996.  She was born in Waukegan, Illinois on October 31, 1922, to the late Philip Augustus Andrews and Jessie McKean Andrews, both of Nashua, New Hampshire. ...

Helene' Marie Roy

Helene' Marie Roy

Mar 1, 2017

Helene' M. Roy, formally a longtime resident of Woodbury, Ct., passed peacefully Wednesday March 1, 2017. She was 92.  She was the wife of Joseph A. Roy.

Helene' was born July 2nd, 1924 in Lac Megantic, QC, Canada. She had 16 siblings whom we had many happy summers visiting at the "cottage" on the lake.

...

James C. Taylor, Sr.

James C. Taylor, Sr.

Feb 27, 2017

WOODBURY — James Taylor Sr., 68, of Woodbury, died Monday, February 27, at Wolcott View Manor in Wolcott. He was the widower of Colleen (Moran) Taylor.

Mr. Taylor was born April 29, 1948, son of Raymond and Beverly (Cummer) Taylor of Woodbury. He was a 1966 graduate of Woodbury High School and attended Kaynor Technical Institute. He...

Audrey (Phillips)  Bliven

Audrey (Phillips) Bliven

Feb 25, 2017

Audrey Phillips Bliven – 92, Middlebury, CT (formerly of Woodbury and Bethlehem, CT) passed peacefully into heaven on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Middlebury Convalescent Home. Predeceased by her husband Jack Glendon Bliven, Audrey was the oldest daughter of the late Algernon and Beatrice (Taylor) Phillips born on August 25, 1924 in Waterbury. Audrey grew up and attended schools...

Robert E Van Tassel

Robert E Van Tassel

Feb 25, 2017

Robert (Bob) Van Tassel, 83 of Southbury, CT passed away on Saturday, February 25. He was born on May 14, 1933 in White Plains NY to Amelia and Edwin Van Tassel.

Bob is survived by his wife Carole of 58 years and daughter Jill. Bob was a loving husband, father and friend to all.

Bob...

Susan Joanna (Johnson)  Berke

Susan Joanna (Johnson) Berke

Feb 23, 2017

Susan Joanna (Johnson) Berke, 79, formerly of Bethlehem and New York City, died peacefully at home in Plantsville, CT.

Susie was born May 30, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Charles and Anita Johnson. The youngest of three siblings, she grew up in LA and on a ranch near San Luis Obispo. Her sense of...

Robert C. Maclellan

Robert C. Maclellan

Feb 18, 2017

TORRINGTON -- Robert C. MacLellan, age 88, of Torrington and formerly of Southbury and Woodbury, passed away peacefully on February 18 surrounded by the comfort of his family.  He was the loving husband of Jane MacLellan, father of four, grandfather of six, and great grandfather of five.

Bob lived an amazing life and left a lasting legacy.  ...

Betty Jean Steward

Betty Jean Steward

Feb 17, 2017

Betty Jean Steward passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on February 17, 2017 in Southbury, CT.   Betty was born on August 4, 1923 in Los Angeles, CA to parents August Freise and Charlotte Schreiber Freise.  She graduated from St. Mary's Episcopal Boarding School in Peekskill, NY, and Russell Sage College in Troy, NY.  She worked for McGraw-Hill...

Robert A. Horan

Robert A. Horan

Feb 17, 2017

HORAN-Robert A. Age 81. Of Woodbury, CT formerly of Brooklyn, NY. Died Monday, February 13, 2017. Born January 12, 1936. Son of Harold A. and Helen M. Horan. Beloved Uncle of Thomas C. and Gregory M. He was predeceased by his brothers, Harold F. Horan and Richard A. Horan. He was a Middle School teacher of Science at PS...

Kenneth T Saco

Kenneth T Saco

Feb 16, 2017

Kenneth T. Saco ,92 years old, Oxford Ct. died peacefully in his home with his wife on 2/16/17. Ken was born on 3/20/24 in Brooklyn NY. His parents Anthony and Josene Saco are both deceased, as is his only sibling, Donald A. Saco, who died on 1/4/17. Ken served for three years in World War II in field artillery...

Gerard M Joy

Gerard M Joy

Feb 15, 2017

Gerard M. Joy, age 62 of Southbury, passed away peacefully at his home on February 15

after a courageous battle with ALS.

Gerard know as "Rod" was born January 1, 1955 in Waterbury, the son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Casey) Joy. He attended Kennedy High School and Waterbury State...

Madeleine S. Varrin

Madeleine S. Varrin

Feb 8, 2017

Madeleine S. Varrin, 92, of Southbury died on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at the River Glen Health Care Center and Nursing Facility.

Madeleine was born in the small picturesque hamlet of Saignelegier, Switzerland, in the Jura Mountain highlands on December 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Edmond Bregnard (a sergeant in the local constabulary of the...

Arthur William Wallander, Jr.

Arthur William Wallander, Jr.

Feb 5, 2017

Arthur W. Wallander Jr., 85, of Roxbury, died February 5th at Danbury Hospital. He was the son of the late Arthur W. and Berneice Wallander. Prior to moving to Roxbury, Arthur was a long time resident of New York City where he was a Commercial Realtor. He was an active member of the Brick Presbyterian Church, and served on...

Stephen P. Sachner

Stephen P. Sachner

Feb 3, 2017

Stephen P. ("Skip") Sachner, 77, died suddenly Friday, February 3 at Waterbury Hospital following a period of declining health, with his family at his side.

Born October 31, 1939 in Waterbury, he was the son of the late Benjamin Sachner and Emma (Thulin) Sachner.  He spent many of his early years in Bristol and Danbury, raised his...

Maria Dusek

Maria Dusek

Feb 1, 2017

Southbury, Mrs. Dusek 82, of Southbury passed away from a long illness at River Glen Nursing Home of Southbury, on February 1st, 2017. She was the widow of Henry J. Dusek who died on Saturday March 5th, 2005.

Mrs. Dusek was born on October 1st, 1934 in the Bronx, New York. She graduated from Monroe High School...

Nancy Van Norden

Nancy Van Norden

Jan 31, 2017

SOUTHBURY – Nancy van Norden, 60, passed away on January 31, 2017 at St. Mary's Hospital.  She was born in Hanover, New Hampshire on April 11, 1956, daughter of the late Arthur and Phyllis (Morse) van Norden.

Nancy graduated from Hanover High School and then traveled across the United States with her good friend Winnie and family....

Gerald Van Wagner, Jr.

Gerald Van Wagner, Jr.

Jan 30, 2017

Gerald "Jerry" Van Wagner Jr., 50, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 30, 2017 at his home.  Jerry was born on July 14, 1966 in Bridgeport, son of the late Gerald Van Wagner, Sr. and Diane Van Wagner of Bethel.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, George and Helen (Matusewicz) Van Wagner and Hulett and...