Obituaries

Timothy P. Cousens

Timothy P. Cousens

Oct 1, 2019

WATERBURY- Timothy P. Cousens, age 76, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home with his loving wife by his side. He was the devoted husband of Joselma Barbosa DeMoura Cousens. Tim was born on February 21, 1943 in Waltham, MA, son of the late G. Chauncey and Cynthia (Smith) Cousens. He attended Waltham schools, and served...

Madeline Blanchard

Madeline Blanchard

Oct 1, 2019

Madeline T. Blanchard 1939 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Madeline T. Blanchard, 80, died peacefully at her home on October 1, 2019, surrounded by loving family. Madeline was born on May 25, 1939 in Waterbury, CT daughter of the late Chester J. and Madeline T. (Bertothy) Karbowicz and had resided in Naugatuck and Waterbury all of her life. She graduated from...

Susan Thoma

Susan Thoma

Sep 29, 2019

Susan J. (Perkins) Thoma 1950 - 2019 Beacon Falls, CT Susan J. (Perkins) Thoma, 68, wife of Henry A. Thoma, died peacefully on September 29, 2019 at her home. Susan was born on October 17, 1950 in Bridgeport, CT daughter of the late Clarence and Alice (Hungerford) Perkins. Susan resided in Stratford for many years before moving to Beacon Falls....

Virginia Smith

Virginia Smith

Sep 28, 2019

Virginia H. Smith 1939 - 2019 Fitchburg, MA Virginia H. Smith, 80, died peacefully on September 28, 2019 at UMass Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, MA. For the past 20 years Virginia lived in Fitchburg with Stephen Milligan, her loving partner of 37 years. Virginia was born on May 11, 1939 in New Haven, CT daughter of the late Harold...

James Brickett

James Brickett

Sep 28, 2019

James C. Brickett July 8, 1951 - Sept. 28, 2019 Naugatuck, CT James C. Brickett, 68, of Naugatuck, the husband of Dorothy (Connelly) Brickett, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a brief illness. James was born the son of the late Clarence and Helen (Zick) Brickett and grew up in Oxford, CT. He retired from Northeast Utilities and he...

Claire Johnson

Claire Johnson

Sep 27, 2019

Claire S. (Saucier) Johnson 1923 - 2019 Waterbury, CT Claire S. (Saucier) Johnson, 96, of Judith Lane, the widow of John William Johnson, Jr., died peacefully on September 27, 2019 in the VITAS Innovative Care Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by loving family. Claire was born on May 30, 1923 in New Brunswick, Canada a daughter of the late...

Nancy Ann Poust

Nancy Ann Poust

Sep 26, 2019

WOLCOTT- Nancy Ann Poust, 70, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 in the VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit of St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband Jay Poust on June 23, 2014. Mrs. Poust was born January 20, 1949 in Waterbury, daughter of the late William and Joan Hoinsky Farrell. Nancy was a graduate...

Douglas Rosen

Douglas Rosen

Sep 26, 2019

WATERBURY – Douglas Rosen, 77, passed away Thursday September 26, 2019 at ST. Mary’s Hospital. Arrangements – A Graveside service took place Sunday September 29, 2019 at 12 noon at Melchizedek Cemetery. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury is assisting with arrangements.

Michele Carrano

Michele Carrano

Sep 26, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Michele Carrano, 64, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her friends and family. She was predeceased by her longtime companion Bayless “Billy” Eperly. Ms. Carrano was born February 1, 1955 in Bridgeport daughter of the late Michael and Isabelle (Beck) Carrano. She was a graduate of Trumbull High School, and studied at Teikyo Post...

Ervin L. Wright

Ervin L. Wright

Sep 25, 2019

Cheshire, CT – Ervin L. Wright passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 25, 2019 at Regency House Health & Rehabilitation Center in Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Carmella (Buono) Wright. He was born July 2, 1928 in Caribou, Maine to the late Charles and Lillian (Sparks) Wright Jr. Ervin served in the United States Navy...

Shirley Foster

Shirley Foster

Sep 24, 2019

CHESHIRE – Shirley Foster, 89, passed away Tuesday September 24, 2019 at Cheshire Regional Rehabilitation Center. She was the wife of the late Ebenezer A.T. Foster. Shirley was born March 30, 1930, in Springfield, MA. She was a longtime resident of Cheshire and had worked in various capacities including Telephone Operator, Seamstress as well as Childcare. She enjoyed interior design,...

Eileen M. Havican

Eileen M. Havican

Sep 21, 2019

NAUGATUCK- Eileen M. Havican, age 88, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Eileen was born on November 17, 1930 in Conesville, NY, daughter of the late Harry and Grace (Myers) Hanley. Eileen worked in the assembly dept. at Bristol Babcock and also as a Nurse’s Aide. She was an untiring mother...

Chris Jeannin

Chris Jeannin

Sep 21, 2019

NAUGATUCK – Chris Jeannin, 51, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by her family who meant the world to her. She was the Beloved wife of Rich Jeannin. Chris was born October 16, 1967, in Flushing, NY, the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Dunham) Gerrity. Along with her husband and parents, Chris is survived by her...

Howard  Mitchell Chandler

Howard Mitchell Chandler

Sep 21, 2019

NEW HAVEN- Howard Mitchell Chandler, 55, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Leeway Inc. in New Haven. He was born November 22, 1963 in Miami, FL son of the late Howard Francis and Betty Lou (Brown) Chandler. Mr. Chandler is survived by four sons; Eric and his wife Janelle Chandler, Brian Chandler, Anthony Chandler, and Steven Chandler; his daughter...

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum

Sep 20, 2019

Elizabeth (Bryan) Rosenbaum, 95, of Cheshire, CT (formerly of Watertown, CT and Dallas, TX) died in her home on Friday, September 20, 2019. She was born in Waterbury, CT on April 25, 1924, the daughter of Wilfred B. Bryan and Faith (Bassett) Bryan. She was the wife of the late H. Gilbert Rosenbaum for 58 years. Elizabeth (aka Betty to...

John Earl Coleman Jr.

John Earl Coleman Jr.

Sep 20, 2019

WATERBURY- John Earl Coleman Jr., 92, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Waterbury Hospital. He was born in Waterbury on February 21, 1927 son of the late Emma (Blair) and John Earl Coleman Sr. He graduated from Barnard Grammar School, Crosby High School, and attended Fairfield University. John enjoyed growing up in the Town Plot section of Waterbury with...

Gregory Alex Sholomicky

Gregory Alex Sholomicky

Sep 17, 2019

NAUGATUCK- On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, Gregory Alex Sholomicky , beloved husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 63 with his family by his side. He was born January 26th, 1956 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Alexander Sholomicky Jr. and Anastasia (Koliada) Sholomicky, Gregory graduated Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield in 1974 before joining...

Christine  Montagna

Christine Montagna

Sep 17, 2019

Christine Montagna, age 96, of Cheshire entered into rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Elim Park Health Care Center. She was the devoted wife of the late John C. Montagna for over 60 years. Christine was born on August 23, 1923 in New Haven, daughter of the late Vincent and Angelina (Tamaro) Vecchio. Christine was raised and started her...

Dolores Mierzejewski

Dolores Mierzejewski

Sep 16, 2019

Dolores Mierzejewski, age 90, of Cheshire entered into rest on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Chester Mierzejewski for over 55 years. Dolores was born on July 8, 1929 in Meriden, daughter of the late Claude and Evelyn (LaCombe) LaFontaine. Dolores was a real-life super...

Monica Dominguez

Monica Dominguez

Sep 15, 2019

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