Obituaries

Joseph Butler

Joseph Butler

Aug 10, 2021

Joseph C. Butler 1938 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Joseph Charles Butler, age 82, passed away on August 10, 2021, at Beacon Brook Health Center. Joseph was born December 2, 1938, in Pittston, PA son of the late John Butler and Olga (Krasinsky) Butler. Raised in Naugatuck, he was a graduate of St. Francis of Assisi Grammar School and Naugatuck High...

Ronald Smith

Ronald Smith

Aug 10, 2021

Waterbury - Ronald Smith, 74, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his home. Mr. Smith was born May 25, 1947, in Altoona, PA, the son of the late Paul and Dorothy (Parks) Smith. He was a longtime Naugatuck resident and graduated from Naugatuck High School Class of 1965. He moved to Waterbury in 1995 and worked as an...

Jean Oemcke

Jean Oemcke

Aug 7, 2021

Southbury, CT—Our beautiful and gracious mother, grandmother and friend, Jean (Poole) Oemcke, passed away from a long battle with heart disease on August 7, 2021. She was the widow of Dr. Bernard F. Oemcke, to whom she was married for 62 years. Jean was born in Waterbury on December 6, 1934, to Sandy and Gertrude (Benz) Poole, and graduated from...

Hannelore Dunne

Hannelore Dunne

Aug 6, 2021

Hannelore (Lorie) B. Dunne died on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Midstate Medical Center. A private family-only service celebrating Mrs. Dunne’s life will be held in the coming days. Donations in her memory can be made to the Cheshire First Congregational Church (Christian Education and Music), 111 Church Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410. Surviving are her two daughters and two son-in-laws,...

Dr. Richard Joseph Bisson, DDS

Dr. Richard Joseph Bisson, DDS

Aug 6, 2021

Friday August 6th, Dr. Richard Joseph Bisson DDS, 84, of Cheshire, CT peacefully succumbed to a terminal case of Leukemia in his home. Richard was born July 3rd, 1937 and raised in Barre, VT to dairy farmers Ernest and Yvonne Bisson. Fitting for someone born so close to July 4th, Richard was a fiercely independent spirit. As the baby in...

Loretta Fazzino

Loretta Fazzino

Aug 6, 2021

Loretta "Lora" (Montarulo) Fazzino 1922 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Loretta “Lora” (Montarulo) Fazzino, 99, has joined her loved ones on August 6, 2021. Loretta was the widow of Frank P. Fazzino and the only child of Michael and Carmella Montarulo. Loretta was born in Hastings on the Hudson, NY on June 10, 1922 and she resided in Naugatuck since her...

Rev. Anthony Bannon

Rev. Anthony Bannon

Aug 5, 2021

CHESHIRE - Fr. Anthony Bannon, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at VITAS at St. Mary's Hospital. Fr. Bannon was born April 25, 1947, in Dublin Ireland, the son of the late Anthony and Mary (Needham) Bannon. Arrangements – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 10:00 AM at St. Bridget...

David M. McCann

David M. McCann

Aug 4, 2021

Naugatuck - David M. McCann, 65, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was the husband of Carol McCann. Dave was born April 11, 1956, in Waterbury, the son of the late Donald and Elise (Lindquist) McCann. He was employed by Schrafel Paperboard Corp in West Haven, Bender Plumbing in Waterbury, the STA Bus Company...

Sean Knowles

Sean Knowles

Aug 4, 2021

Middlebury - Sean Knowles, 36, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. He was born July 26, 1985, in Waterbury, the son of the late Joseph and Adrienne (Marrone) Knowles. Sean was a longtime Middlebury resident and had worked as an Arborist. Sean is survived by his daughter Darby; his brother Edward Knowles and his wife Katherine, of Middleboro, MA;...

Douglas R. Morrill

Douglas R. Morrill

Aug 4, 2021

WALLINGFORD - Douglas R. Morrill, 85, passed away August 4, 2021, at the Regency House in Wallingford. Mr. Morrill was born in Marshfield, Massachusetts to D. Russell Morrill and V. Erma Morrill. He is survived by his daughter Mia Donnelly of New Haven, his sister Barbara Morrill of Redwood City, California, his brother Richard of Richmond, Virginia, and his nieces...

Michael P.  Cooney

Michael P. Cooney

Aug 3, 2021

CHESHIRE- Michael P. Cooney, 37, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at his residence. He was the loving son of William Leo III and Donna J. (Sekelsky) Cooney. Mr. Cooney was born May 31, 1984, in Bridgeport. Michael was the co-owner and operator of Celebration Party Rental at the time of his passing. Whether Michael was helping someone celebrate their...

Maritza Bookless

Maritza Bookless

Aug 1, 2021

Maritza (Irizarry) Bookless 1956 - 2021 Naugatuck, CT Maritza (Irizarry) Bookless, 64, wife of John Bookless, died peacefully on August 1, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Maritza was born September 26, 1956 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico a daughter of the late Felix and Josefa (DeJesus) Irizarry. Maritza lived in Naugatuck most of her life and she worked for many years...

Steven M. LeClaire

Steven M. LeClaire

Jul 31, 2021

CHESHIRE – Steven M. LeClaire, 61, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Mid-State Medical Center. He was husband of 38 years to Louise (Anderson) LeClaire. Steve was born October 26, 1959 in Beverly, MA., son of Pauline (Porter) LeClaire and the late Rene LeClaire. He met the love of his life at Beverly High School and they were...

Willam Albert Lance

Willam Albert Lance

Jul 29, 2021

William Albert Lance, age 58, of Naugatuck passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at his home. He was the devoted husband of the late Michele (O’Donnell) Lance. Willy was born on October 9, 1962 in Waterbury, son of the late Ernest Lance and Virginia (Dutton) Lance Estes, and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. William was a well-known roofer...

Sourasinh "Haum" Bouttavong

Sourasinh "Haum" Bouttavong

Jul 29, 2021

On Thursday, July 29, 2021, Sourasinh “Haum” Bouttavong, passed away unexpectedly in Danbury, CT. Haum was born on August 2, 1985, in Dallas, TX. As an avid adventurer, he enjoyed the natural world from fishing, hiking, to snowboarding; with an emphasis on his physical fitness. An eclectic soul, Haum enjoyed listening to all genres of music but especially EDM and...

John F. Cahill

John F. Cahill

Jul 28, 2021

CHESHIRE – John F. Cahill, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Catherine (Lyons) Cahill. Mr. Cahill was born August 21, 1944 in New York, N.Y., son of the late John Cahill and Mary (Farnik) Cahill. He was a retired, self-employed film and television Property...

Michael Edward Leo

Michael Edward Leo

Jul 28, 2021

Michael E. Leo, age 64, of Meriden was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the West Haven VA Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the devoted husband of Ewa (Janula) Leo for over 36 years. Michael was born on February 8, 1957 in Meriden, son...

Maureen Walden

Maureen Walden

Jul 27, 2021

MAUREEN E. WALDEN Maureen Ellen Walden (born Maureen E. Daly) passed away on July 27, 2021, in Tucson, AZ, where she lived since moving there from Naugatuck in 1960. Born in Waterbury on October 24, 1928, she was the daughter of (WWI vet and former comptroller for the Borough of Naugatuck) Charles F. Daly, and (former Borough of Naugatuck teacher)...

Irene Broderick

Irene Broderick

Jul 23, 2021

Irene Broderick Devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Naugatuck, CT Irene Broderick, 89, widow of Michael J. Broderick Jr, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021. Irene was born on January 12, 1932, in Naugatuck; the youngest of 9 children of Michael and Helen (Jarema) Janus and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Irene retired from Uniroyal Chemical, where she worked as...

Elaine Teresa Ulrich

Elaine Teresa Ulrich

Jul 21, 2021

SOUTHBURY- Elaine Teresa Ulrich, 70, passed away, Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at her daughters’ home in Cheshire surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Robert Edward Ulrich who she was married to for 47 years. Mrs. Ulrich was born March 4, 1951 in Grand Prairie, TX daughter of the Teresa (Zabaski) Domareck and the late Russell...