Obituaries
Mona L. Smith
Apr 10, 2017
Mona L. Smith, 74, of Terryville passed away April 10, 2017 at Cook-Willow Convalescent Hospital.
Mona was born in New Haven on August 24, 1942, daughter of the late Carl and GullieThureson. She worked for many years at Brothers Two Restaurant in New Britain, CT. After her retirement, she loved to crochet blankets and scarves for her great...
John H. Fray
Apr 9, 2017
John H. Fray, 85, of Bristol, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Helene (Wolinski) Fray.
John was born in Poland, on June 13, 1931, the son of the late August and Emilia (Fray) Fray. He had been a resident of Bristol since 1952 and was employed for 35 years in Marlin...
Phyllis June (Charette) Pinette
Apr 9, 2017
Phyllis June (Charette) Pinette, 81, of Southington, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Everett H. Pinette for 63 years. Phyllis was born on June 15, 1935 in For Kent, Maine, and was the daughter of Maurice and Mary Jane (Marquis) Charette of Wolcott, CT. Past president of the Emblem...
Rita (Follandri) Semprini
Apr 1, 2017
Rita (Follandri) Semprini, 93, formerly of Bristol, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Kennebunk, Maine. She was the widow of Colombo Semprini. Rita was born in Bristol on April 2, 1923, the daughter of the late Natale and Angelina (Elazzi) Follandri. She lived in Bristol most of her life before she moved to Maine 12 years ago. She was...
Margaret (McGray) Bodamer
Mar 16, 2017
Margaret Bodamer, 84, of Cromwell passed early Thursday morning March 16, 2017 at Middlesex Hospital. Marge was born October 3, 1932, daughter of the late Burton Lewis, and Letha P. (Rancourt) McGray.
Predeceased by her two brothers Wendell McGray and Aubrey McGray, survived by her sister Carol Gorneault. Mother to Kerry Bodamer and Grandmother to Shannon Bodamer, Sean...
Doris Ann Archer
Feb 14, 2017
Doris Ann Archer, 73, of Old Saybrook, widow of William Archer, passed away on Tuesday, February 14th. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 14th, 1943. She was a longtime resident of Bristol, and New Britain, CT. She was a resident of Gladeview Healthcare Center. She is predeceased by her daughter Sharon Archer and is survived by her daughter...
Danny Lee Seyler
Feb 13, 2017
Danny Lee Seyler, 56, of Bristol passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, at his home. Danny was born on Jan. 24, 1961, in Bristol as the son of Eldie Seyler. Danny proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and enjoyed time camping with loved ones. Danny was predeceased by his brother, Kenneth Seyler. He is survived by his...
James J. "Duke" Duncan, III
Jan 27, 2017
James J. “Duke” Duncan, III, 70, of Bristol passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at the Bristol Hospital. He was born in Bristol, the son of the late James J. Jr. and Lucille (Salvas) Duncan.
He worked for and retired from Avon Public Schools. He was also a proud member of the Bristol Lodge of Elks #1010 for over 40...
Rocco T. Lauretti
Jan 11, 2017
Terryville, Rocco Lauretti Sr., 83, of Bristol passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Apple Rehab in Plainville. Rocco was born August 16, 1933 in Bristol, the son of the late Francesco Saverio Lauretti Sr. and Anita (Pannone) Lauretti.
He was an Army veteran who served 7 years and during the Korean War , stationed for one year at Yong...
Linda J. (Bard) Fahringer
Dec 15, 2016
Linda J. (Bard) Fahringer, 69 of Bristol, passed away December 15, 2016 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut. She was born in New Britain, CT on June 17, 1947 the daughter of the late Lezime and Gladys (Collins) Bard. She worked as a Home Companion for Bristol Community Organization, and was a member of St. Ann Church. She is...
Regina (Chapulis) Serapilia
Dec 14, 2016
Regina (Chapulis) Serapilia, 90, passed away December 14, 2016 at Cook-Willow Convalescent Home in Plymouth. She was the widow of Joseph Serapilia. Regina was born in Bristol, CT on September 7, 1926 the daughter of the late William and Annie (Korotie) Chapulis. She was a devoted Mother and a very spiritual person. She will be remembered by her wonderful...
Shannon Corinna Roche
Dec 12, 2016
Shannon Corinna Roche, 40, of Bristol, CT passed away December 12, 2016 in Hartford. Shannon was born in Bristol, CT on April 14, 1976, a daughter of Tina (Roche) Yard and the late Raleigh Jenkins. She was an energetic child who excelled in gymnastics. As a young woman she fell in love with writing. She has been published in...
Ashley M. Paparello
Dec 6, 2016
Ashley M. Paparello, 36, of Bristol, passed away December 6, 2016 at Hartford Hospital. Ashley was born in Bristol, CT on September 29, 1980 the daughter of Mark J. and Susan Lynn (Stolfi) Paparello, Sr. The love of her life were children, she would do anything to help everyone she meet. Beside her parents, she is survived by two...
Rita Boguslawski
Dec 2, 2016
Rita Boguslawski, of Bristol, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Bristol on November 3, 1935 the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Margaret (Maro) Boguslawski. She was a member of St. Ann Church and St. Anthony Church, in Bristol. Family and Church were a priority in Rita’s life. She devoted...
Beata D. Kwoczala
Nov 28, 2016
Beata D. (Sojak) Kwoczala, 46, of Terryville, CT passed away Monday, November 28th, at her residence. She was the wife of Robert Kwoczala.
Beata was born in Mragowo, Poland on March 9, 1970, a daughter of Theresa (Topa) Szymula and the late Joseph Sojak.
She was a member of St. Stanislaus Church.
Beata was a devoted mother...
Carrie Ann Caron
Nov 24, 2016
Carrie Caron, 43, of Bristol, died peacefully at her home on Nov. 21, 2016. She was a beautiful person who loved life and always put others before herself.
She was born in Bristol on January 17, 1973 the daughter of William Paul Caron of Bristol and Gail (Richard) Myers of Townsend, VT. She leaves behind her two sons,...
Richard D. Salgado
Nov 8, 2016
Richard D. Salgado, 45, of Bristol, CT passed away Tuesday, November 8th, at his residence. . Richard was born in Brunswick, NJ on August 3, 1971, the son of Rosenda (Crus) Salgado and the late Gary Eato.
Besides his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Sabrina Muccino of Bristol. Two sisters, Walesca Salgado and Cheri Seright.Religious...
Shirley M. Lodovico
Oct 20, 2016
Mrs. Shirley M. Lodovico, 81, died on October 20, 2016 at Grace Rehabilitation Center in Vero Beach, Florida.
Shirley was born in Meriden, Connecticut and grew up in Southington, Connecticut, where she lived and met the love of her life, Dan Lodovico, while playing golf at Pine Valley Country Club. They married and raised their two wonderful daughters in Bristol,...
