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Doraine S. Russ

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

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

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...

Robert Merle Hunley Jr.

Robert Merle Hunley Jr.

Oct 30, 2025

Obituary to follow upon completion.

Mitchell Harakaly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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