Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Waterbury and Oakville, CT area
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...
Mr. Thomas "Dave" Deeley
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...
Ms. Lorna Anderson
Jul 15, 2026
WATERBURY — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ms. Lorna (Brown) Anderson share the news of her peaceful passing on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the blessed love and care of her family.
Lorna was born on May 16, 1944, in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, the cherished daughter of the late Lorenzo...
Mr. Henry J. LeClerc
Jul 15, 2026
OAKVILLE — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Henry Joseph LeClerc shares the news of his peaceful passing on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the VITAS Unit of Saint Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved widower of Mrs. Jeannette Rita (Dupont) LeClerc.
Henry was born on January 26, 1929, in...
Mrs. Doris J. Nata
Jul 14, 2026
PLYMOUTH- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Doris J. (Hamel) Nata age 80 say farewell for now to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who passed peacefully at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Plymouth and formerly of Prospect, Doris was the...
Lois Muriel Carrington
Jul 11, 2026
EAST ORLEANS MA — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mrs. Lois Muriel (VonTobel) Carrington of East Orleans MA, formerly of Waterbury CT, say farewell for now to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend following her peaceful passing on Saturday July 11, 2026 after a brief illness in the comfort of her Cape...
Mr. William Charles Gervickas Jr.
Jul 11, 2026
PROSPECT — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. William “Bill” Charles Gervickas say farewell for now to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle following his peaceful passing on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford surrounded by the blessed love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Pamela...
Mr. Bruce L. Grant
Jul 11, 2026
WATERBURY- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mr. Bruce L. Grant say farewell for now, to our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle following his peaceful passing on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Waterbury Hospital, surrounded by the blessed love of his family after an extended illness. He was the treasured husband and best friend of...
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...
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...

