John R. Mackesson
Oct 13, 2014
John Robert MacKesson, 85, died October 13 after a valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease. He reluctantly leaves his wife of 63 years, Janice Stremlau MacKesson. Growing up in West Hartford, he graduated from Hall High and Trinity College, then entered the insurance industry, completing 35 years with Aetna Casualty & Surety. He was a member of the Connecticut National Guard,...
Donald M. Nourse
Oct 12, 2014
Donald M. Nourse, 89, formerly of Plainville, boarded the express train to Heaven Sunday, October 12, 2014. Donald was born in New Haven to the late Joseph and Ann (Richardson) Nourse. Donald was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII. Prior to his retirement, he was a cost accountant for Noble and Westbrook Manufacturing and more recently worked as an accountant...
Paul A. Simonelli
Oct 7, 2014
Paul Andrew Simonelli, 49 of Cromwell, formerly of Colchester, CT died unexpectedly on October 7, 2014. He was predeceased by his father John Simonelli. Paul's career spanned over thirty years in the elevator industry that included working for Westinghouse, Montgomery and eventually Kone. He was very active in IEUC local 91. Paul was long regarded as an industry expert and...
Margaret E. Taylor
Sep 29, 2014
Margaret Elizabeth Taylor, 91, of Old Wethersfield, passed away peacefully at home September 29, 2014 after a brief illness. Peg was born in Hartford, CT on December 5, 1922, the daughter of James and Katherine (Garrity) Murray. She grew up in Hartford, and graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1940. She then worked as a bookkeeper at Colt's Firearms in...
Daniel F. Hepp
Sep 26, 2014
Daniel F. Hepp, 84, residing at Emeritus Senior Living, South Windsor, passed away peacefully at Hartford Hospital on Friday, September 26, 2014. The youngest of three children, he was born on May 3rd, 1930 to the late Bridget and Frederick Hepp. Dan attended Hartford schools. When he was old enough, he spent summer vacations picking tobacco to assist with the...
Martha M. Poulin
Sep 23, 2014
Martha M. Poulin, 93 of Rocky Hill and a former Hartford resident, died, Tuesday September 23, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. She was born in St. Ephrem, Quebec Canada daughter of the late Josephat and Alvina (Goulet) Poulin. Martha was a legal secretary and worked in law offices prior to working for the State of Connecticut. She...
Artemis B. Makris
Sep 21, 2014
Artemis (Baclava) Makris, of West Hartford, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 21st, 2014. She was born in Brooklyn, to the late Constantine and Hariklia (Caldes) Baklavas.and graduated from Brooklyn's Bay Ridge High School with honors. She moved to Connecticut in 1944, and was hired by Aetna Life & Casualty. She retired from Aetna as a Senior Account Consultant in 1985,...
Zaharoula Dikegoros Kutsukos
Sep 18, 2014
Lou D. Kutsukos of Glastonbury, CT passed away peacefully on September 18, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Lou was born in Hartford, CT on October 11, 1928 to the late Jordan and Despina Dikegoros. She attended Buckley High School where she graduated in 1946. Lou spent most of her youth working at Capital Luncheonette in Hartford alongside...
Steven M. Sladyk
Sep 8, 2014
Steven M. Sladyk, 53, of West Hartford died September 8th, 2014 at his home. Born and raised in Wethersfield, son of the late Lorraine and Rudolph Sladyk, Steven had lived the past several years in West Hartford – he had a difficult life but enjoyed long walks and was an avid chess player. Steven is survived by: brother Rudolph Sladyk...
Daniel R. Franchi
Sep 4, 2014
Daniel R. Franchi of Wethersfield died on September 4, 2014. Born in Worcester, MA on December 23, 1921. He was the son of the late Domenic & Maria Logudice Franchi. He moved to Hartford in 1928 and has been a resident of Wethersfield since 1955. He was a graduate of Weaver High School, class of 1940, graduated Officer Candidate School...
Dhanraj Persaud
Aug 30, 2014
Dhanraj Persaud, 47 of Hartford, CT passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014 at his home. Dhanraj was the son of the late Kissoon also known as Dara Singh and Jasodra of Kiltearn Village, GUYANA S/A. Dhanraj born and grew up at Kiltearn Village and migrated to the U.S. in 1985 where he attended Weaver High School and resided...
Emile J. Bernard
Aug 26, 2014
Emile J. Bernard, 85 of Berlin and a former Hartford resident, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Jeanne (Maillet) Bernard. He was born in St. Paul New Brunswick, Canada son of the late Gilbert and Alma Bernard. He had lived in Hartford for many years before moving to Berlin. Emile...
Andrea Ramos
Aug 4, 2014
Andrea Ramos, 72, of Hartford, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2014. She was a dedicated mother, sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves behind her son David Ramos his wife Yasmin Suarez-Ramos, and her grandchildren Logan and Arianna Ramos. She also leaves behind her sister Dora Loveira of Burbank, CA; a niece Sonia and her husband Carlos and their children...
Eleanor Eva (Povilonis) Radziunas
Aug 2, 2014
Eleanor passed away peacefully at home, August 2,2014, surrounded by her family. She was a Christmas baby born on December 25, 1920, to Susanna and Alexander Povilonis. Eleanor was raised in Hartford. Eleanor then met "her guy" Edward Radziunas on some enchanted evening and together they raised two beautiful children, Mary Claire Burke, and Edward Radziunas in Wethersfield. Eleanor was...
Irene La Rochelle
Jul 31, 2014
Irene (Chasse) LaRochelle, 102, of Cromwell widow of Joseph E. LaRochelle, died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Middlesex Hospital. She had previously lived in Newington for many years. She is survived by many grandchildren. The funeral will be Thursday, August 7, 2014 , 1 p.m. at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield with the Rev. Charles Jacobs officiating....
Lucian R. Stanley
Jul 30, 2014
Lucian R. Stanley, 90, born in Hartford, CT, January 2, 1924, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. Lu graduated from Hartford Public High School and the University of Hartford. He was predeceased by his wife Nancy (Snedeker) Stanley on March 1, 2006. Lu was a member of Hartford's Boy Scout Troop 18, then sponsored by American Legion Rau-Lock Post #8....
Elizabeth M. Stoddard
Jul 30, 2014
Elizabeth M. Stoddard of South Windsor, CT was promoted to heaven on July 30, 2014 at 1:30 PM. Her faith in Jesus Christ as her Saviour was evident in her faithful, moral and obedient life. The Lord gave her 82 years of healthy vibrant life and now God has called her home to reunite with her loved ones who have...
Nicolas Jimenez
Jul 24, 2014
Nicolas Jimenez, 85, of Newington, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014. He was born December 21, 1928 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, son of the late Cipriano and Antonia (Gonzalez) Jimenez. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Clara Jimenez. He was a Purple Heart Korean War Veteran having served from 1951 to 1957. Always proud of his...
Edward A. May, Sr.
Jul 23, 2014
Edward A. May Sr. 94, entered eternal life surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 23. He was born on April 15, 1920 in Glastonbury, the son of Konstatas Maslauskas and Ameilia (Manikas) Maslauskas. Ed was joined in marriage to the love of his life, Eleanor Sidney on April 15, 1947, who predeceased him in 1976. Ed was a lifelong...
Suzanne E. Leroy
Jul 20, 2014
Suzanne E. LeRoy died Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Hartford Hospital Hospice care. She had struggled courageously for several years with kidney failure. Suzanne was born December 1, 1951 in Hartford. She was the daughter of Marjorie S. (Shea) LeRoy and Milton LeRoy. She attended Hartford schools and worked at TRW for over 10 years and at CIGNA for 22...
