Obituaries

Dec 11, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Elinor Hardison, age 65, of Waterbury shares the news of her unexpected passing at her home on Thursday December 11 2025. She was the loving wife of Charles Hardison Top of Form

Elinor was born on October 5, 1960, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the daughter of Rose Catanesi. Elinor was a beacon...

Dec 11, 2025

Peter Marie Antonius Mommers passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 at the age of 86.

Peter was an altruistic man, dedicated to his family and friends. He was the best Opa any grandchild could have. He was a true champion of the arts and conservation, donating whenever he could. Peter immigrated from The Netherlands in 1962 and spent most of...

Dec 10, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Henrietta (Slaughter) Gibson, age 70, of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of Nathan Gibson.

Henrietta was born in Auburn, Alabama on February 4,...

Dec 9, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and truly broken hearts that the family of Robert Raymond Blake, age 90, of Plymouth, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of his unexpected passing at Bristol Hospital on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. He was the loving husband of Ellen (Murphy) Blake.

Robert was born August 31st, 1935, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the...

Dec 9, 2025

WEST HARTFORD- We take heart in rejoicing in the eternal transition for our beloved, Mildred “Milly” Roberts, age 84, of West Hartford, as she transitioned to her peaceful resting place on December 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Mildred Roberts was born in 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina where she lived until the age of 20 years old until, she...

Dec 7, 2025

STRATFORD- Thomas “Tom” Edward Fogarty passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2025, at the age of 77, surrounded by the deep love of his family. Tom was born on September 1, 1948, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and made his home in Stratford at the time of his passing.

Tom spent most of his life in Connecticut, apart from 15 cherished years in...

Dec 7, 2025

WATERBURY - Van E. Snyder, a longtime educator and principal for Waterbury public schools, died peacefully on Sunday Dec. 7, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 83.

Van was married to Kathleen (Wallace) Snyder for nearly 60 years.

Born on Dec. 17, 1941 in Waterbury, son of the late Van L. and Louise (Finn) Snyder, Van attended Sacred Heart Grammar and...

Dec 6, 2025

All services are to be held privately.

Dec 6, 2025

CAPE CORAL FL - It is with profound sadness that the family of Mr. Richard J. Tirpak, Age 85 of Bonita Springs FL and longtime resident of Waterbury, CT, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, FL

Richard was born on July 14, 1940, in Torrington, CT, the...

Dec 6, 2025

An obituary will be published as soon as one becomes available. 

Dec 5, 2025

All services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Dec 5, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Lucien E. Larrivee, fondly known as “Champ”, age 79 of Waterbury, shares the news of his peaceful passing in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love and care of his family, on Friday, December 5, 2025. He was the devoted husband of Karen (Sawczuk) Larrivee.

Champ was born...

Dec 5, 2025

WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness that the family of Wilhelmina (Correia) Plourde, age 91, shares the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love and care of her family, on Friday, December 5th, 2025. She was the devoted wife of Joseph Plourde.

Born on December 20, 1933 in Waterbury, CT, the daughter...

Dec 5, 2025

Dec 5, 2025

WATERBURY – It is with deep sadness and extraordinarily broken hearts that the family of Roberta “Berta” Ennis Markure shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury after a brief illness. Her sister, beloved family, and friends were by her side when she passed.

Berta was born in Barre, VT, on...

Dec 4, 2025

BAREFOOT BAY FL - Thomas D. (Dave) Deeley, 83, formerly of Waterbury, CT, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 4, 2025, in Barefoot Bay, Florida.

Dave was born on January 10, 1942, in Waterbury, CT., a son of the late Joseph and Mary Catherine (McDermott) Deeley. He grew up in the East End on Elliot Avenue in the shadow of Saints...

Dec 4, 2025

Thelma Robinson, born March 24, 1963, to Otis Jordan and Doris Rountree, was one of ten children. After both of her parents fell ill, Thelma was lovingly raised by John and Edna Walton (Sis), who welcomed her as their own. She completed her education at Kennedy High School and answered a calling to care, becoming a devoted caregiver at Southbury...

Dec 4, 2025

WOLCOTT- It is with profound sadness that the family of Peter M. Favale, age 81, of Wolcott, shares the news of his peaceful passing in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love and care of his family, on Thursday, December 4th, 2025. He was the husband of Edna (Sherman) Favale.

Peter was born on May 29, 1944, in Waterbury,...

Dec 3, 2025

CHESHIRE- It is with profound sadness that the family of Pamela (Carkner) Elbakhar, age 57, of Cheshire, shares the news of her peaceful passing at Bridgeport Hospital on Wednesday, December 03, 2025, surrounded by those she loved.

Pamela was born on August 20, 1968, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of the late Robert Carkner and Ruth (Bartholomew) Konovaluk. She attended local...

Dec 3, 2025

WATERBURY - James Edward Kernan, 78, of Middlebury, Connecticut and Nokomis, Florida, passed away on December 3, 2025. Born January 27, 1947 in Waterbury, Connecticut, Jim was the beloved husband of Sally (Wesson) Kernan, to whom he was married for 58 years.

A graduate of Boston College and George Washington University Law School, where he earned his J.D. with honors, Jim...