Obituaries

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

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

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...

Dec 2, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Hayat Abouanni, age 70, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of her family. She was the loving wife of Nicholas Abouanni.

Hayat was born January 11, 1955, in...

Dec 1, 2025

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

Nov 30, 2025

BETHANY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Richard Colt Scott, mostly known as “Colt,” age 74, of Bethany, share the news of his peaceful passing on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Meriden Health and Rehab after a courageous battle of Dementia. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Hoppe) Scott. 

Colt was born in New...

Nov 29, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Dana Shirley (Vining) Coffill, age 74, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family after an extended illness on Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

Dana was born March 3rd 1951 in Boston MA, the daughter of the late...

Nov 29, 2025

OAKVILLE- It is with profound sadness that the family of Carol J. (Morrison) Durante., age 94, of Oakville and Port St. Lucie, FL, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Cook Willow Health Care Center. She was the widow of Henry Durante.

Carol was born on November 12, 1931, in Waterbury, CT, the daughter of...

Nov 26, 2025

WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness that the family of Iluminada “Lily” (Martinez) Correa, age 82, of Waterbury, shares the news of her peaceful passing on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Iluminada was born on October 04, 1943, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Manuel Martinez and Lydia Villanueva. She...

Nov 26, 2025

WATERTOWN- It is with profound sadness that the family of Frank H. Brickett, age 91, of Watertown, shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Waterbury Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the widower of Barbara (Girard) Brickett.

Frank was born on March 9, 1934, in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of the late Charles...