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Doraine S. Russ
Nov 1, 2025
Doraine Russ passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2025, at the age of 102. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was pre-deceased by her husband Clarence H. Russ and by her grandson, Stephan Russ. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Russ Bass and two sons, Clarence P. Russ (Christa) and Stanley...
Carol D. Gould
Nov 1, 2025
Carol Dickman Gould, 68, of Coventry, CT, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on November 1, 2025.
Born on October 1, 1957, in New Britain, CT, Carol was the youngest daughter of William and Florence (Kowar) Dickman. She grew up in the Southington-Plainville area, making many lifelong friends along the way. She graduated from Southington High School and then...
Sarah W. Henry
Oct 31, 2025
Sarah W. Henry passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Stuart C. Henry, former Director of the Berkshire Museum, and his wife, Edith W. Henry,
Sarah was born at House of Mercy Hospital (now BMC), in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on April 22, 1943. She was a graduate of Pittsfield High...
Mitchell Harakaly
Oct 30, 2025
Mitchell (Mitch) Harakaly, passed away October 30, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on November 1, 1963, in Ashford, CT to Theodore Harakaly Sr. and Arlene Harakaly, Mitch lived his young life in Ashford, with his three siblings Ted Jr., Carolyn and Katherine, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends nearby. He attended EO Smith High School and...
Jeanette Carole Prescott
Oct 29, 2025
Jeanette (Hopkins) Prescott
3/21/1939 - 10/29/2025
“Grieve not… nor speak of me with tears… but rather, speak with laughter and talk as if I am still here.” Jeanette was a beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, and a cowgirl at heart.
She is predeceased by her parents Phillip and Hattie. Her siblings Norma, Phillip, Everette, Elliott, Harley, and Bobby. Her children Marie, Kevin...
Jill Marie Mindek
Oct 29, 2025
Jill Marie Mindek (née Mather), 61, of Storrs, CT, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, at St. Mary’s Home in West Hartford. Born on February 23, 1964, in Willington, CT, Jill was the beloved daughter of Ray and the late Elaine Mather. She grew up surrounded by a large and loving family and attended Hall Memorial School before graduating...
Edward E. Thompson
Oct 21, 2025
Edward Thompson, 78, of East Hampton, CT, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born in Willimantic, CT on December 2, 1946, to Earl Harding Thompson and Helen Alice (Marrotte) Thompson. He grew up in Columbia, CT and graduated from Windham High School in 1964. Following high school, he worked at the UConn Creamery. Soon after Ed served...
Pauline M. Passarello
Oct 20, 2025
Pauline Mary (DeGange) Passarello, 80, of Scotland, CT, passed away peacefully with friends and family by her side. She was born on September 19, 1945 to the late Joseph and Angeline (Muscarella) DeGange of New London CT. In 1970 Pauline married Guy Passarello of Scotland CT
Pauline was a long-time employee of Electric Boat in Groton CT. She worked there for...
Scot P. Rogers
Oct 18, 2025
Scot P. Rogers, 56, passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Willington, CT on Saturday, October 18, 2025. He departed the physical world on his beloved, orange Kubota tractor, in the north section of his property that he deeply loved. This was a fitting transition for a man of integrity who took care of not only himself, but his wife,...
Michael Anthony Barone
Oct 16, 2025
Michael Anthony Barone, 65, of Coventry, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT. Born October 29, 1959, in Hartford, Connecticut; he was the son of Gloria Barone and the late Sebastian (aka Al) Barone. Michael served our nation by working as a machinist for the National Guard and served in two deployments overseas. Michael’s...
Kevin Tubridy
Oct 15, 2025
Kevin Michael Tubridy of Pomfret, CT, formerly of Mansfield, CT left his earthly paradise humorously called The Ranch, for his place in heaven on October 15, 2025. He was born in Willimantic, CT on February 19, 1945, the son of Joseph and Dorothy Tubridy. After many fun-filled experiences at preparatory schools around New England, Kevin ultimately graduated from Windham High...
Dale M. Hammon
Oct 13, 2025
Dale Marion Hammon, 98, passed away on Monday October 13, 2025, at his home in Windham. He was born in Fostoria, Kansas, in 1927.
Dale was an extraordinary individual. As a child his family moved often. He attended over two dozen different grammar schools. After high school he enlisted in the Navy. He was proud that he achieved the highest score...
Leon Edwin Bailey
Oct 11, 2025
Leon Edwin (Dickie) Bailey, of Storrs, beloved husband of Malta Bailey, passed peacefully after a brief illness at Windham Hospital on October 11, 2025. He was born to Leon Sr and Juanita in Richmond, Virginia. The University of Connecticut Emeritus Professor and Emeritus Associate Provost and Vice President is survived by Malta and son Marc.
Leon attended Hampton University (Institute), completing...
Doris T. Kelley
Oct 4, 2025
Doris Louise Tremblay Kelley, 96, of Willimantic, passed away peacefully in her home on October 4, 2025, surrounded by her four children and granddaughter who was also her nurse caring for her in her final days. Born on February 28, 1929, in Willimantic, she was the daughter of the late Delor and Mary Tremblay.
Doris was a beloved paraprofessional at Sweeney...
Sonia Ivette Negron
Oct 4, 2025
Sonia I. Negron, 58, of Willimantic, CT, passed away peacefully on October 4th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Sonia was born on October 21st, 1966, in Puerto Rico to Juanita Benitez. She grew up on Long Island, where she developed a lifelong love of dancing.
Sonia was known for her love, kindness, honesty,...
Arlene S. Thompson
Sep 23, 2025
Arlene Francis (Stearns) Thompson, 80, of North Windham, passed away peacefully Tuesday night, September 23, 2025 at Autumn Lake Health Center. Born September 30, 1944 to the late Robert and Doris (Sochier) Stearns, Arlene grew up in the Windham area with her sisters Alice, Sally and Susan. She is a graduate of Windham High Class of ‘62.
Arlene married the late...
Alice F. Noheimer
Sep 19, 2025
Alice Rose (Farra) Noheimer, of Willington, CT, passed away on Friday, September 19, at Saint Joseph Living Center, Windham, CT, at the age of 99. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Noheimer, Jr., and the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Farra. She was employed as the Assistant Director of Career Planning and Placement at...
James Irving Miner
Sep 18, 2025
James Irving Miner, 81, of North Franklin, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Born on February 17, 1944, in Princeton, NJ. Jim was the son of the late Denison W. Miner, Sr. and Gusty (Manning) Miner. The family moved from New Jersey to Charlestown, NH and then returned to their roots...
Eileen S. Woodward
Sep 14, 2025
EILEEN S. WOODWARD beloved wife of the late Edmond F. Woodward. Eileen was born December 6, 1923, in Davenport, Iowa to the late Hilmer and Eugenia Swanson. Eileen and Edmond were married for almost 58 years.
Eileen attended the University of Iowa and the University of Connecticut.
During her younger years after moving to Connecticut, Eileen was active in 4-H having served...
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