Obituaries

Richard C. Adamson

Richard C. Adamson

Sep 7, 2024

Waterbury - Richard Adamson, 90 passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at The Village at East Farms. He was the Husband of the late Beatrice Adamson.

Mr. Adamson was born December 14, 1933, in Waterbury, the son of the late Bertel and Alice (Colby) Adamson. He was raised in Waterbury, graduating from Crosby High School. He married in 1960 and...

Mark David Kostin

Mark David Kostin

Sep 3, 2024

Mark David Kostin, age 76, of Cheshire passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Joan (Flaherty) Kostin for over 45 years. Mark was born on March 31, 1948 in Hartford, son of the late Miron Kostin and Florence (Trisinsky) Goldfarb.

Mark served his country as a CIA agent...

Florence E. Bryant

Florence E. Bryant

Sep 2, 2024

CHESHIRE- Florence E. Bryant,103, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital in Farmington. She was the wife of the late Albert Bryant.

Mrs. Bryant was born October 18, 1920, in New Haven, daughter of the late Robert and Grace (Peckham) Reutenauer. Mrs. Bryant served her country during World War II as a First Lieutenant in the United...

Martha F. Mencseli

Martha F. Mencseli

Sep 2, 2024

Martha F. Mencseli, 61, of Cheshire, beloved wife of Miklos Mencseli, died on September 2, 2024. She was born in Middletown, CT in 1963 to the late John and Ruth Freeburg.

Martha graduated from Portland High School in 1981. Martha then went on to attend the University of Connecticut before working 37 years as a Clinical Dietician at Gaylord Specialty Healthcare....

William W. Donahue Sr.

William W. Donahue Sr.

Sep 1, 2024

William W. Donahue Sr., 76, entered eternal life peacefully on September 1, 2024, surrounded by his wife of 58 years, children, and grandchildren. 

Born in 1947, and raised in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Ruth (Martinson) and Francis Donahue, Bill built a career in fastener distribution launching his own business in 1975 out of his garage. Over five decades...

Gretchen C. Brockett

Gretchen C. Brockett

Aug 31, 2024

Cheshire - Gretchen Brockett, 85 passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Elim Park Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was the wife of Raymond Brockett.

Beloved by her husband and family, Gretchen was born on June 10, 1939, in Pottsville, PA, the daughter of the late Daniel and Kathryne (Julian) Cole. She was a longtime resident...

Christopher G. Eble

Christopher G. Eble

Aug 30, 2024

Cheshire - Christopher (Kris) G. Eble, 49, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. 

Kris was born October 5, 1974, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Bruce and Kathy Eble and Patricia (Palmer) Eble.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his daughter Felicia Seitlinger and his four legged children Baxter and Bandit; his siblings Cheryl Eble Huffman and...

Mary Jane Roosa

Mary Jane Roosa

Aug 29, 2024

WATERBURY – Mary Jane Roosa, 96, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late William H. Roosa Jr.

Mrs. Roosa was born February 19, 1928 in New Haven, daughter of the late James and Florence (Slater) McNaney. She was a retired teacher’s aide, supporting children with special...

Patricia Ann Barrett

Patricia Ann Barrett

Aug 29, 2024

Patricia Ann Barrett, 80, of Cheshire passed away on August 29, 2024 at Yale Smilow Hospital in New Haven, CT. Patricia “Patty” was born on May 2, 1944, at St. Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven, CT.

She graduated from the former St. Mary’s High School in New Haven, and later Quinnipiac University where she earned an Associates Degree. She was employed...

Robert M. Ide

Robert M. Ide

Aug 28, 2024

Robert M. Ide, 75, of Cheshire, formerly of Hamden, beloved husband of Susan Ide, passed away on August 28, 2024. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late Simon and Anna Ide.

Robert graduated from Hamden High and SCSC. He was an avid tennis player and golfer. He loved going to Disney World with his grandchildren whenever they visited...

David A. King

David A. King

Aug 28, 2024

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother

Naugatuck - David A. King Sr., 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Laurel Ridge Healthcare Facility in Ridgefield after a long battle with Alzheimer's. For 52 years, he was the husband of Ann (Anderson) King.

Mr. King was born April 20, 1941, in Niles, CA, the son of the late Raymond and Genevieve...

Joseph J. Salomoni Sr.

Joseph J. Salomoni Sr.

Aug 28, 2024

NAUGATUCK- Joseph J. Salomoni Sr., age 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Elizabeth M. “Liz” (Stoica) Salomoni to whom he was married to for 63 years, and married at St. Raphael Church on October 3, 1953.

Joseph was born on December 24, 1928...

Frederick F. Savenelli

Frederick F. Savenelli

Aug 24, 2024

Frederick F. Savenelli, Jr., 73, beloved husband of Angela Savenelli, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on August 24, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1951 in New Haven, CT, to Frederick and Carmela Savenelli.

Fred graduated Wilbur Cross High School and went on to attend the University of New Haven, where he obtained his...

Blossom "Bunny" Block

Blossom "Bunny" Block

Aug 16, 2024

Blossom “Bunny” Block, 94, of New York, NY, and Westfield, NJ, died peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Benchmark Senior Living in Hamden, Connecticut. She was the wife of the late Albert Block, who passed away in 2010. 

Bunny was born January 5, 1930, in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Samuel and Elsie (Siegel) Cohen. She attended Erasmus Hall...

Sue E. Chatfield

Sue E. Chatfield

Aug 14, 2024

Sue E. Chatfield, 81, of Hamden, formerly of Cheshire, wife of the late Rev. Dr. John Afman, Jr., passed away peacefully after a long illness on August 14, 2024. Sue was born on July 11, 1943, in Derby, CT to the late Horace and Marion Chatfield.

Sue was a devoted teacher for many years in the Cheshire Public School System. She...

Barbara Jane Hallenborg

Barbara Jane Hallenborg

Aug 11, 2024

Barbara Jane Hallenborg, age 92, entered into rest on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Apple Rehab in Watertown with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest J. Hallenborg Sr. for almost 60 years until his passing in 2010. Barbara was born on December 20, 1931 in Waterbury, daughter of the late George...

Ronald E. Paquette

Ronald E. Paquette

Aug 7, 2024

Ronald E. Paquette, 88, of Pawtucket, RI, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home in East Providence, RI. He spent many moons in the same canoe with his wife, Elaine R. (Battles) Paquette.

Born and raised in Central Falls, RI, on September 21, 1935, Ronald was a son of the late...

Elizabeth Owen Larson

Elizabeth Owen Larson

Jul 29, 2024

Elizabeth Owen (Merriam) Larson, wife of the late Richard Larson, a beloved Cheshire resident known for her infectious smile and love for traveling, has passed away at the age of 82. Born in Meriden, CT, a daughter of the late George and Concetta (Terzano) Merriam, Sr. Elizabeth was a proud homemaker and mother to Brenda Bass and her husband Douglas...

Eloise V. Draper

Eloise V. Draper

Jul 28, 2024

CHESHIRE – Eloise V. Draper(Ellie), 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 28, 2024 at her home in Cheshire, surrounded by her loving family.

Ellie was born July 10, 1937, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Juan and Victoria (Torres) Valentin. She moved to Connecticut in 1956, where she devoted her life to raising and caring for her family, friends,...

Emily M. Stevens

Emily M. Stevens

Jul 27, 2024

NAUGATUCK – Emily M. Stevens, 84, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, after losing her battle with dementia. She was the wife of the late Roger M. Stevens.

Emily was born February 10, 1940, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Abel and Virginia (De Rose) Dos Santos, and was a Naugatuck resident for over 50 years. She had a long career...

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