Obituaries

Florenz M. 'Florence' King

Florenz M. 'Florence' King

Nov 16, 2014

CHESHIRE- Florenz (Maloney) King, beloved wife of the late Christopher A. King for 60 years, entered eternal rest peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 16th, surrounded by family. Florenz lived in Cheshire for over fifty years and worked at Whitney Blake of Hamden for twenty five years, leaving as Purchasing Manager. Florenz was a member of St. Thomas Becket...

Irene Lopes

Irene Lopes

Nov 14, 2014

Naugatuck, CT Irene Maria Lopes, 89, of Naugatuck, the widow of Manuel Goncalves Lopes, died Friday, November 14, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. Mrs. Lopes was born March 5, 1925 in Santa Maria, Obidos, Portugal, a daughter of the late Francisco Pedro and Maria Anacleta. Mrs. Lopes was a former employee of the footwear division of Uniroyal, Inc. and for seven...

Deanna Merriman

Deanna Merriman

Nov 13, 2014

Beacon Falls – Deanna Peck Merriman, 76, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. The daughter of Burton and Nellie Peck, she is survived by her husband, Paul Merriman of Beacon Falls, sons Burton Hansell of Beacon Falls, Daniel Hansell of Milford, and Robert Merriman of Vineyard Haven, Ma. She will also be...

Dorothy Rockhill

Dorothy Rockhill

Nov 9, 2014

Middlebury – Dorothy E. Rockhill, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Lawrence “Ed” Rockhill. Dorothy was born on November 15, 1934, in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Walter and Mary (McIntire) Selle. She was retired from LaBonne’s Market and was a...

Marion Elizabeth Bernier

Marion Elizabeth Bernier

Nov 9, 2014

Marion Elizabeth Bernier, age 98, of Prospect entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Glendale Center in Naugatuck. Marion was born on March 22, 1916 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Walter and Lena Marietta (Palmer) Hankey and was a Naugatuck resident for most of her life. Marion was a graduate of the practical nursing program...

John H. McQuade

John H. McQuade

Nov 9, 2014

WATERBURY - John H. McQuade, 78, formerly of Cheshire, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Gaylord Hospital in Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Julia (Keeley) McQuade. Mr. McQuade was born October 16, 1936 in New York City, the son of the late James and Agnes (O'Brien) McQuade. He was a longtime Cheshire resident before moving to...

Teresa Mariano

Teresa Mariano

Nov 7, 2014

Teresa M. Mariano of 60 Hickory Rd., Naugatuck, CT, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Teresa was born in Waterbury, CT, on April 12, 1928, to the late Anthony and Delia (Sabia) Mariano. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury and Temple University in Pennsylvania. She retired from St. Raphael’s Hospital...

Floyd H. Gensler

Floyd H. Gensler

Nov 6, 2014

MIDDLEBURY- Floyd H. Gensler Jr., 86, a long time Middlebury resident passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at his residence. He was the loving husband of Joyce (Leaman) Gensler. He was born September 10, 1928 in Waterbury son of the late Floyd H. Sr. and Correnda (Blansfield) Gensler. Floyd was educated in local schools. He was a veteran of the...

Beverly T. Wills

Beverly T. Wills

Nov 5, 2014

Beverly Teresa Wills, age 62, of Waterbury entered into rest peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 after a short illness. She was born on April 23, 1952, in Southington, daughter of the late Richard and Martha (Metzler) Wills. Beverly was one of God’s special people. She enjoyed camping in Northwestern CT with her parents every summer,...

Jane Pronovost

Jane Pronovost

Nov 5, 2014

Jane Hubbell Pronovost died, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the widow of Ralph J. Pronovost. Jane was born July 30, 1926, daughter of Franklin C. and Emily (Sweeney) Hubbell . She resided in Naugatuck most of her life until four years ago when she relocated to an apartment at The Village at East Farms. She attended...

Catherine A. Levey

Catherine A. Levey

Nov 5, 2014

CHESHIRE- Catherine A. Levey (nee Burke), 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 5th with her family by her side. She was the widow of Edward M. Levey who predeceased her in 2008. Catherine was born February 14, 1919 in New York, NY daughter of the late John Burke and his wife Catherine (Barry) Burke. Catherine was a resident of...

Susan Sutherland

Susan Sutherland

Nov 4, 2014

CHESHIRE - Susan Sutherland, 63, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Craig C. Sutherland. Mrs. Sutherland was born January 22, 1951 in Southington, the daughter of the late William Willetts and Jane (Williams) Willetts Sheehan. She was a lifelong Cheshire resident who was employed at Omnicare in Cheshire. Prior...

Herbert Emmons

Herbert Emmons

Nov 3, 2014

Waterbury - Herbert Chester Emmons, of Mulberry Gardens, Southington, and former Waterbury resident, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2014. Born in Waterbury on July 3, 1925, he was the son of William and Jennie (Day) Emmons. He leaves behind his loving wife Jeanette (Gaugler) Emmons, his daughter Sharron Emmons and her partner Brianna Johnston of Middletown, Ct; his son...

Frank D. Bona

Frank D. Bona

Nov 2, 2014

NAUGATUCK – Frank D. Bona passed away Sunday, November 2, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Waterbury. He was the husband of Diane (Farina) Bona. Frank was born in Waterbury the son of the late Frank and Ethel E. (Gothberg) Bona. He attended local schools as well as the University of New Haven. He was a Manufacturing Manager for 42...

Nancy Ramdin

Nancy Ramdin

Nov 2, 2014

WATERBURY, CT Mrs. Nancy L. Ramdin no longer suffers the ill health of her 2009 stroke. Partial paralysis and daily dependency no longer affect her as she is now free from pain and with God in heaven. Left behind to love, miss and remember her are her husband of 41 years Ivan and her children, Ivan Jason, Eric, Shireen, Nicholas...

Myrna Thurston

Myrna Thurston

Nov 1, 2014

Middlebury - Myrna (Long) Thurston, 82, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 1, 2014, at Saint Mary's Hospital with family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late James F. Thurston, Jr. Myrna was born in Naugatuck, on May 29, 1932, the oldest of three children of the late William and Antoinette (Nardello) Long. Raised in the...

Millicent A. Ford

Millicent A. Ford

Oct 30, 2014

NAUGATUCK- Miss Millicent A. Ford, 82 of Naugatuck, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning Oct 30, 2014, at her home. Miss Ford was born in Waterbury, March 18, 1932, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Kondrotas) Ford and was educated in the Naugatuck school system. She was a graduate of New Haven High School Class of 1949, and...

Thomas Barry Lyons

Thomas Barry Lyons

Oct 30, 2014

WATERTOWN - Thomas "Barry" Lyons, 67, passed away, October 30, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. Arrangements – Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck is assisting with arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.fordfh.com.

Joseph Rotella Sr

Joseph Rotella Sr

Oct 29, 2014

Naugatuck, CT Joseph A. Rotella, Sr., 78, of Naugatuck, the husband of the late Irene (Gesseck) Rotella and Joanne (Tuccillo) Rotella, died Wednesday at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born November 17, 1935 in Waterbury, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Margiotta) Rotella, he lived most of his life in Naugatuck and he enjoyed...

Thora L. Vander Eyk

Thora L. Vander Eyk

Oct 28, 2014

WOLCOTT- Thora L. Vander Eyk, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 28, 2014 at Waterbury Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Robert W. Vander Eyk. She was born July 21, 1921 in New Castle, PA daughter of the late Jim and Myrna (Houston) (Smith) Miller as well as her stepfather Harry Miller. Thora was a Personnel Manager at Howland...