Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
Mr. Terrance "Tjae" Saunders Jr
Jul 7, 2026
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Terrance Saunders, Jr. age 40, known to so many as “Tjae”, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
Terrance was born on March 27, 1986 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late Terrence “Bertie” Saunders and Hazel Dawkins. He dedicated...
Ms. Zaniya Dawkins
Jul 6, 2026
Zaniya Ariona Dawkins entered into her eternal rest on July 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Saint Mary's hospital.
Zaniya "Nini" "The Queen" Ariona Dawkins was born on June 17, 2008 in Waterbury, CT to Tyjuan Dawkins and Tanoa Arline. Zaniya was a loving daughter, sister, niece, aunt and a very caring friend to many.
Zaniya worked very hard at...
Mr. Michael Joseph Perugini
Jul 5, 2026
COLCHESTER -It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mr. Michael Joseph Perugini, age 80, of Colchester, formerly of Waterbury, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, July 5th 2026, at Backus Hospital in Norwich, after a short but valiant battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Diane (Cipollone) Perugini.
Michael was born...
Mr. Peter Vincent Carroll
Jul 4, 2026
WATERBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Peter Vincent Carroll share the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the comfort of his home after spending many years courageously battling a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Kathleen (Pierce) Carroll, with whom he shared 40 loving years.
Peter was...
Ms. Christine Otano
Jul 3, 2026
BRISTOL— It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Christine Otano, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Civita Care, Sheriden Woods in Bristol, surrounded by the blessed love of her family.
Christine was born on February 16, 1971, in Waterbury, the cherished daughter of Carmen (Gutierrez) and Angel Otano....
Mrs. Laura Sharp
Jul 2, 2026
OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Laura (Maksymiw) Sharp, age 71, of Oakville, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, July 02, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Leslie Sharp.
Laura was born on November 25, 1954, in Bridgeport, CT,...
Mrs. Barbara Cavanaugh
Jul 2, 2026
Barbara Ann (Sullivan) Cavanaugh
WATERBURY - Family and friends above all else. Any attempt to put our mom into words starts there because that was the secret to her long, incredible, joyful, love and laughter-filled life. Although she left us at 90 years young on July 2, 2026, she gave us all countless wonderful memories and stories that will keep her with...
Ms. Andrea Campbell
Jul 1, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Andrea Carlene Campbell, age 51, of Waterbury, shares the news of her passing on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
Andrea was born on August 25, 1974, in Kingston, Jamaica, the beloved daughter of Leopold Campbell and the late...
Mr. Rainer G. Ertl
Jun 30, 2026
WATERBURY — It is with profound sadness and deep sorrow that the family of Mr. Rainer G. Ertl shares the news of his peaceful passing on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the VITAS Inpatient Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was the cherished husband of Mrs. Lynne (Stockbridge) Ertl, with whom...
Mrs. Alice E. Regan
Jun 30, 2026
Alice E. (Prior) Regan, age 92, of Watertown, CT, formerly of Waterbury and Prospect, passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Old Glory Days Assisted Living, after spending her final days surrounded by the love of her family. She was the widow of George L. Regan.Alice was born on February 18, 1934, in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late...
Dr. Thomas Teardo
Jun 26, 2026
SOUTHINGTON - Thomas F. Teardo, age 81, of Southington, Connecticut , died on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Florisa (Verrico) Teardo.
Dr. Thomas Teardo was born October 5, 1944 in Waterbury, Connecticut the son of the late Angelo and Mary Ann (Bauza) Teardo. Tom honorably served in the United States Naval Reserve and held a variety...
Ms. Shirley A. Minnis
Jun 23, 2026
WATERBURY - It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Ms. Shirley Ann Minnis, age 77 of Waterbury, shares the news of her unexpected passing on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her loving family.
Shirley was born on February 21, 1949 in Waterbury, the daughter of the late...
Mr. Robert John Morency
Jun 21, 2026
WATERBURY — It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mr. Robert John Morency, affectionately known as “Bob”, “Rob”, “Moose”, and many other nicknames, shares the news of his passing on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by the love of his family.
Robert was born on September 5, 1960, in Waterbury, the...
Det Francis Cavanaugh
Jun 20, 2026
CAPE CORAL FL - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Francis Cavanaugh, age 73 of Cape Coral FL and formerly Waterbury, say farewell for now, to our beloved brother and uncle following his peaceful passing on June 22, 2026 at the Hope Hospice House in Lee County, FL.
Fran was born on July 27, 1953, in Waterbury...
Mrs. Marilyn Toro
Jun 20, 2026
Marilyn Toro of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in San Germán, Puerto Rico, on November 19, 1962, Marilyn was the daughter of Tomas Ayala and Maria Ayala and the third of eight siblings.
Marilyn enjoyed a long and happy marriage of 44 years with her husband, Luis Toro. She was the...
Mrs. Jill Abbott
Jun 20, 2026
TERRYVILLE- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Jill Ann (Kresmery) Abbott, age 73, of Terryville, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, surrounded by the love and comfort of her loving family. She was the beloved wife of William “Bill” Abbott Jr.
Jill was born...
Mr. Leonardo "Bebo" Feliciano Jr.
Jun 19, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and deeply broken hearts that the family of Leonardo “Bebo” Feliciano Jr., age 34, shares the news of his unexpected passing on Friday, June 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Leonardo was born on February 17, 1992, in Waterbury, the son of Leonardo Sr and Olga (Rodriguez) Feliciano. He graduated from Crosby High School and...
Mrs. Joan R. Cestar
Jun 18, 2026
WATERTOWN- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Mrs. Joan R. (Mayor) Cestar, age 81, of Watertown, formerly of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Masonicare Health Care in Wallingford. She was the widow of Kenneth A. Cestar.
Joan was born on December 24, 1944, in Waterbury, Connecticut,...
Mr. Jean Guy Joseph Paquin
Jun 17, 2026
OAKVILLE- It is with deep sadness that the family of Jean Guy J. Paquin, age 80, of Oakville, shares the news of his peaceful passing into the merciful embrace of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, at Complete Care in Middlebury after an extended illness. He was the widower of Barbara (Brazee) Paquin.
Jean was born...
Mrs. Patricia A. Griffin
Jun 17, 2026
CHESHIRE- Beloved Sister, Aunt, and Friend, Patricia Ann (Donovan) Griffin, 78, of Cheshire, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by her cherished loved ones. She was the widow of Deputy Chief Michael Griffin, of the Waterbury Fire Dept, who passed in 1998.
Born on April 10, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late...
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