Obituaries
Elizabeth "Betty" Topalian
Jun 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Topalian, formally of Bristol, she passed away June 22, 2024 at Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.
Betty was born in Roseboom, New York on October 27, 1933 daughter of the late George and Leona (Barner) Van Patten.
Betty came to Connecticut in 1955, the year of...
Robert Francis Finn
Jun 15, 2024
Robert Francis Finn of Plainville, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 88 years of age, in the home he built and lived in for 46 years after suffering from an undiagnosed ailment for several months. Born August 10, 1935, in Springfield, MA, “Bob” was raised by his late parents, Daniel and Catherine (Moriarty) Finn, in New...
Lucy Michaud
Jun 11, 2024
Lucy Michaud (1933 - 2024). After a brief illness, Lucy died peacefully on June 11, 2024. She was born in Williamsburg, MA to Robert and Arolyn (Proudy) Mathers. She was predeceased by her husband, Maxwell R. Michaud, her son, Raymond Michaud, her parents and her brothers, Robert Mathers, Jr., John Mathers, Charles Mathers, and her sisters, Elizabeth Bushee, Esther Sousa,...
David Ladd
Apr 21, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of David Ladd, 57, of Bristol, who passed away on April 21, 2024, in Maine. David was born in Bristol on October 17, 1966, the son of Grace Kelley and Alan Ladd.A lifelong resident of Bristol and a graduate of Bristol Eastern High School. He will be remembered by his many friends for...
Marcia Czajkowski
Apr 21, 2024
Burlington - Mrs. Marcia “Marcie” (Hayes) Czajkowski, 62, of Burlington, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. She was born on January 11, 1962, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Raymond and Maureen (Hannon) Hayes.
She was the beloved wife of Brian Czajkowski for 39 years. Aside from her husband, Marcie is survived by two sons,...
Marion Ruth Beckenstein
Apr 17, 2024
Marion Ruth (Larsen) Beckenstein was 89 years of age and was living in New Haven, CT and lived most of her married life in Guilford, CT formerly from New London, CT and East Boston, MA. She was the widow of Fred Beckenstein.Marion was born in Boston on July 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Lambert M. and Ollianna C....
Gordon James Kilduff
Mar 8, 2024
Gordon (Jim) Kilduff, 96 of Bristol died peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024. A lifelong resident of Bristol, Gordon was born on October 30, 1927, to the late Gordon V. and Grace (Hoyting) Kilduff. He was the widower of Genevieve (Thomas) Kilduff whom he married at St. Joseph Church on July 19, 1952. Raised on King St. in East Bristol,...
Elizabeth Perera
Feb 22, 2024
Elizabeth Perera (Sitka) affectionately known as Liz , passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65 in her Bristol home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, with her cherished companion, dog “Buzzy” by her side.
Liz was born in Bristol, CT on October 28, 1958, the daughter of the late George Stanley Sitka, and is survived by her mother, Jean (Weber) Maher....
Steve Allen Raymond
Feb 22, 2024
Steve Allen Raymond, 66, of Bristol passed away, February 22, 2024 at Ingraham Manor in Bristol, with his girlfriend of 20 years Ernestine Martin by his side.
He was born July 31, 1957 in Southington, CT, the son of Emile and Bernice (Pellieter) Raymond.
He worked at Rowley Spring for 28 years and Gemco Manufacturing for 14 years.
He is survived by...
Kathleen (Milne) Falker
Jan 16, 2024
Kathleen Milne Falker passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, shortly after her 80thbirthday.
She lived a wonderful life, filled with everything she dreamed of for herself as a child.Born in Connecticut in 1944, she moved to various beautiful places throughout her adult lifebefore finally returning to Connecticut in 2019.One of her favorite places to visit was Paris, sparked...
Christopher Zering
Dec 31, 2023
Christopher Zering, 60 of Bristol passed away December 31, 2023, at his home. He was the husband of Candice (Lavigne) Zering.
Christopher was born in Bristol Connecticut on May 3, 1963, the son of the late Walter Richard and Elizabeth (Richter) Zering.He worked at Advanced Auto.
Besides his wife of Bristol is survived by two brothers Walter and Frederick Zering. A sister,...
Michele R. Ferry
Dec 30, 2023
Michele R. Ferry, 58, passed away December 30, 2023 at her home.
She was born on July 11, 1965 in Bristol the daughter of Maynard "Red" Ferry and the late Cynthia (Szymanski) Ferry.
Besides her father, she is survived by her stepmother. Christine Ferry of Harwinton. Three sisters, Audrey Brunelle, Karen Picciano and Diana Miller. Plus Aunts, nieces, nephews...
Barbara Ann Bocon
Dec 21, 2023
The Lord came and took the precious, loving soul of Barbara Ann Bocon on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital where she was surrounded by those who loved her.
Barbara was born in Hartford on September 18, 1959, daughter of Stanley and Marion (Vogt) Bocon, Sr. A proud graduate of Torrington High School, Barbara spent most...
Anna Matrazzo
Dec 9, 2023
Bristol - Mrs. Anna (Lacolla) Matrazzo, 97, of Bristol passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 9, 2023 at the Bristol Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph S. Matrazzo who passed away in 1996.
Anna was born in Bristol on March 21, 1926 the daughter of the late Ignazio and Rose M. (Urso) Lacolla.Anna was...
Ronald A. Reed
Dec 9, 2023
Ronald A Reed, 70, of Bristol, passed away December 9, 2023, at his home.
He was born on January 15, 1953, the son of the late Joseph A. Reed, Sr. and Shirley (Huntley) Reed.
He worked as a platter and Foreman for area factories for many years.
He is survived by three brothers Joseph A. Reed, Jr.,...
Nicholas F. Urso
Dec 7, 2023
Nicholas "Nick" F. Urso, left us peacefully in his sleep on December 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family and many wonderful friends. Nick was born in Bristol on March 25, 1950, the son of the late Benjamin P. And Nancy (Serra) Urso.
Nick overcame many obstacles in the past few years and refused to give up life easily. He...
Ora V. Mieczkowski
Nov 22, 2023
Ora V. (Marrocco) Mieczkowski, 99, of Bristol, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at the Village Green in Forestville. She was born in Johnstown, PA on May11, 1924 the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve ( Collando) Marrocco.
Ora loved family gatherings, cooking and baking and loved to watch UCONN Women Basketball. She was a member of St. Francis...
Genowefa (Smiechowiczie) Krymarys
Nov 20, 2023
Genowefa (Jenny) Krymarys, 98, of Bristol, CT, passed away Monday, November 20th, at Countryside Manor, Bristol. She was the widow of Wladyslaw Krymarys.Genowefa was born in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland on November 3, 1925, Daughter of the late Konstaneia (Woiciechowska) and Stanislaw Smiechowicz.She came to this country in 1951, settled in Bristol and worked at Stanley Plating for a number of...
Colleen (McLaughlin) Williams
Sep 28, 2023
Colleen (McLaughlin) Williams
Torrington, CT – Colleen Williams passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28. Colleen was born on June 7, 1956 in Torrington, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Robert and Joan (McCaffrey) McLaughlin.
Colleen attended Torrington High School and was the first female varsity member of the Torrington High School swim team. Colleen worked at the...
Janette McGray
Aug 29, 2023
Janette (Dalanek) McGray, 88, of Burlington, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Cook Willow Convalescent Home. She is the widow of Aubrey L. McGray.Janette was born on May 19, 1935 in Bristol, CT the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Kantorski) Dalanek . She graduated from Bristol High School in 1953.She worked at Wasley Products in...
