1962 – 2022 Plainfield, CT- John C. Desaulniers, 59, died peacefully Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Governor’s House Nursing Facility in Simsbury, CT. Born in Putnam, CT, he was the son of Pauline (McGrath) Desaulniers of St. Augustine, FL and the late Dr. Rene Desaulniers. John lived at the John Dempsey Regional Center from 1972… Continue Reading
1946-2022 Danielson – Adrien “Doug” Bessette, 76, originally of Danielson, passed away September 16, 2022, at Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Kathleen Bonesio-Bessette. Doug lived in the Danielson area all of his life. He was the son of the late Adrien E. and Rose (Barrette) Bessette. Mr. Bessette went… Continue Reading
1944 – 2022 Dayville – Sandra Lee Rickey, 77 of Dayville, CT passed away on July 25, 2022. Sandy was born in Ballouville, CT on August 3, 1944, to Joseph and Leona Miller. On October 27, 1962, Sandy married her lifelong friend and sweetheart, Ronald Rickey, Sr. They met when they were four years old. … Continue Reading
Dayville – Eugene (Jim) Wilfred Lajoie, 95, passed peacefully on Monday the 9th of May 2022. He was the beloved husband of Elise Marie (Liz) Lajoie for 68 years. He was born in North Grosvenordale, CT in 1927 to the late Exeas and Alice (Bellerose) Lajoie. He enlisted in the United States Navy on… Continue Reading
1942 – 2022 Dayville – Estelle Girard, 79, of Alexander’s Lake, died Saturday morning, April 23, 2022, at Westview Healthcare. She was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Robert E. Girard, Sr. who passed away on March 10, 2021. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Lorraine… Continue Reading
1937- 2022 East Killingly– Andy Hansen, 84, of East Killingly and Central Village, passed away of a heart attack on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Day Kimball Hospital. His loved ones are thankful his passing has relieved a decade of living with Parkinson’s Disease. Andy had 34 wonderful years with his wife and life partner,… Continue Reading
1950 – 2021 Woodstock– Cheryl Ricard Wakely, 71, of Woodstock passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday, December 6th 2021. Born in Killingly, CT on September 23rd 1950, the daughter of Shirley Babbitt Ricard and Armand Ricard, Mrs. Wakely is survived by her two beloved sons, Jonathan, and wife Jennifer of… Continue Reading
1929 – 2021 Killingly, Connecticut – Gerard “Gerry” Edward Cinq Mars, 92, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Gerry was born on January 14, 1929 to Emelia Anne (Leboeuf) of Fortierville, Canada and Napoleon Joseph Cinq Mars of Gentilly, Canada. His family lived in West Springfield where Gerry attended public schools. During the Korean… Continue Reading
1938 – 2021 Pomfret Center – Robert “Bob” Thomas, 82, of Pomfret, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2021. He was the loving husband of Mary L. Thomas (please pray for Mary as she battles COVID). Born in Putnam, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Montcalm and Blanche (Caron) Thomas. Mr…. Continue Reading
1933 – 2021 Thompson, CT – The world lost a legend on August 24, 2021. A man of many names – Conway, Con, CT, Major, Captain Dodge, Dad, Parker, Lucky, and “the ladies’ choice” – died at peace with his devoted wife of 54 years, Linda, by his side. While he was allegedly the ladies’… Continue Reading
