Obituaries

Ana Vagueiro

Ana Vagueiro

Sep 15, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Ana Lucinda Lebreiro Vagueiro, 95, died peacefully in the loving comfort of family members on Thursday, September 15, 2016 following a progressive illness. Ana was born in Tras-os-Montes, Acoreira, Portugal. She was the daughter of the late Lucinda Amelia Diaz and Luis Manuel Lebreiro. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughters, Filomena Vagueiro, Lucia “Lucy” Smegielski and her...

Josephine Collins

Josephine Collins

Sep 14, 2016

JOSEPHINE C. COLLINS “Beloved by all” Prospect, CT Josephine C. Collins, 101, the devoted wife of the late Peter A. Collins, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Glendale Center in Naugatuck. She was supported during her last days by the caring staff at Glendale, Season’s Hospice & Palliative Care, and her family. Josephine was born on September...

Nancy R. Anderson

Nancy R. Anderson

Sep 11, 2016

Nancy (Rice) Anderson, age 94, of Waterbury quietly slipped away on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. Nancy was born on October 26, 1921 in Watertown, daughter of the late William E. and Alzora (Atwood) Rice. She was the devoted wife of the late John Ragnar Anderson Jr. whom she married in 1972 and shared twenty-three loving years until...

Margery Leonard

Margery Leonard

Sep 10, 2016

Margery Brennan Leonard Writer, Outer Critics Circle Member SOUTHBURY – Mrs. Margery B. Leonard, 94, of Southbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2016. She was the loving wife of the late Richard G. Leonard and had previously resided in Naugatuck and Beacon Falls. Margery was born in Waterbury on June 28, l922, the daughter of the late William...

Katherine A. 'Kathy' Laudati

Katherine A. 'Kathy' Laudati

Sep 9, 2016

CHESHIRE- Kathy Laudati, 73, passed away Friday September 9, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. She was the loving wife of Edmund “Butch” Laudati. She was predeceased by her daughter Dana Mary Laudati in 2014. Mrs. Laudati was born October 13, 1942 daughter of the late John and Ingrid (Noren) Cronan. Kathy loved spending time with her family and friends, especially during...

Dorothy Cappella

Dorothy Cappella

Sep 8, 2016

Prospect, CT Dorothy Clark Cappella, 87, the widow of Paul Donald Cappella, her partner in more than 60 years of happy marriage, died peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dorothy was born on October 2, 1928 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late William J. and Helen (Brewster) Clark and had lived in Prospect for the...

Fay S. Brown

Fay S. Brown

Sep 7, 2016

SOUTHBURY- Fay S. Brown, 93, formerly of the Bryam section of Greenwich, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at River Glen Health Care Center in Southbury. She was the wife of the late Frederick McChesney and the late Russel Brown. Mrs. Brown was born June 7, 1923 in New Suffolk, NY, the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Squires)...

Erick Rodriguez

Erick Rodriguez

Sep 5, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Erick H. Rodriguez, 32, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2016 at his home. Erick was born on October 9, 1983 in Bronx, NY a son of Julia M. Andino and the late Hector Rodriguez. Erick did marketing and sales work for Power Home Remodeling Group. In addition to his mother of Brooklyn, NY, Erick is survived by...

Judith Knott

Judith Knott

Sep 4, 2016

CHESHIRE - Her friends knew her as Judy. And Judy returned home on Sunday, September 4, 2016, surrounded by her family, at her house in Cheshire. Judy is survived by her family: Her husband, John of 52 years, and their three children—Douglas and his wife Michelle, Katherine, and Andrew and his wife Meghan—and eleven grandchildren: Stephen, Clara, Michael, Eric, Ethan,...

Marilyn Ross

Marilyn Ross

Sep 4, 2016

NAUGATUCK - Marilyn Ross, age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love ones on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Glendale Center of Naugatuck. Marilyn was born July 2, 1933 in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Jean Leon and Jeannette (Donnelly) Rousseau. Being raised in the Danbury area, she moved to Naugatuck over 8 years ago. She enjoyed gardening,...

Karl W. Garms

Karl W. Garms

Sep 4, 2016

CHESHIRE - Karl W. Garms, 96, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at home in Cheshire. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (Bloom) Garms. Mr. Garms was born February 25, 1920 in Oakville, the son of the late William and Henny (Topken) Garms. He was a WWII Veteran serving his country in the U.S. Navy during Pearl...

Thomas P. Hackett

Thomas P. Hackett

Sep 1, 2016

It is with great sadness that we announce Thomas Patrick Hackett, of Cheshire CT, passed away peacefully Thursday morning on September 1, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final days. He was the husband of Mary Elizabeth Andresen Hackett, who passed Oct. 17, 2015. He is survived by his beloved brother, Clifford Paul Hackett. Born on...

Thomas Skowronski

Thomas Skowronski

Sep 1, 2016

CHESHIRE- Thomas E. Skowronski, 74, passed away Thursday September 1, 2016 at Waterbury Hospital. He was the loving husband of Carol (Nohelty) Skowronski for 47 years. Tom was born on March 11, 1942 in Derby and was the son of the late Raymond and Anna (Novinsky) Skowronski. Tom was a graduate of St. Michael’s Grammar School, Fairfield Prep, and Fairfield...

James C. McMahon Sr.

James C. McMahon Sr.

Aug 31, 2016

LEESBERG, FL - James C. McMahon, Sr., of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away August 31, 2016. He was the husband of Joan (Hotchkiss) McMahon. Mr. McMahon was born in New Haven, the son of the late James J. and Grace (Varneau) McMahon. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War. He retired from...

Mary Bridget Flaherty

Mary Bridget Flaherty

Aug 31, 2016

Mary Bridget Flaherty, age 90, lifelong resident of Waterbury entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Meridian Manor. She was born on January 3, 1926 in Waterbury, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Sullivan) Flaherty. Mary was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s School and Waterbury Catholic High School, after high school she attended New Britain...

Jane Stankus

Jane Stankus

Aug 29, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Jane Stankus, 62, died peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016 at her home. Jane was born on May 7, 1954 in Waterbury, CT a daughter of the late Thomas P. Stankus and Ruth (Eiduks-Stankus) Yourk. A Waterbury native, Jane lived for many years in Naugatuck and worked as a special education paraprofessional for the City of Waterbury for...

Wilbur E. Clark

Wilbur E. Clark

Aug 25, 2016

Cheshire – Wilbur E. Clark, 97, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Mr. Clark is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Jane Walsh Clark. Mr. Clark was born October 18, 1918, in New Haven, a son of the late Wilbur A. and Elizabeth (Barry) Clark. Bill was a graduate of St. Francis School in New...

Anita Lanzoni

Anita Lanzoni

Aug 25, 2016

CHESHIRE- Anita V. Lanzoni, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at her home. She was the loving wife of William F. “Bill” Lanzoni, who passed on May 30th of this year. Anita and Bill were married for just shy of 70 years, and were Cheshire residents since 1953. The daughter of the late Nicholas and Josephine (DePoto)...

Frances Chester

Frances Chester

Aug 24, 2016

Naugatuck, CT Frances Annette (Mariano) Chester, 87, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2016 at Beacon Brook Health Center after a short illness. Frances was the former wife of Anthony Chester for 25 years. Frances was born on March 18, 1929 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Mariano and had lived in Naugatuck for most...

Elizabeth Blanchard

Elizabeth Blanchard

Aug 24, 2016

WATERBURY- Elizabeth M. Blanchard, 57, was called home by God on August 24, 2016. She was the wife of Gene Blanchard. Mrs. Blanchard was born August 14, 1959 in Portugal. She was the daughter of Maria and Manuel Cardoso. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Shana and her husband Nicholas Smith of Wolcott, and Nicole Blanchard and...