William H. Barrows Loving father, grandfather and husband WOLCOTT- William H. Barrows, 81, died peacefully on Monday April 22, 2024, at Saint Mary’s Hospital. He was married to the love of his life the late Delores (Natelle) Barrows for 56 years. Bill was born on August 25, 1942, in Waterbury, son of the late Harold and Shirley (Von Tobel) Barrows. He worked as a manager for 25 years at RAF Manufacturing in Seymour before retiring.   Bill proudly served in the US Army...

Frederick R. Carey Retired Superintendent of Farmingbury Hills Golf Course   With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Frederick Raymond Carey III, aged 69, the beloved husband and cherished confidant of Dawn (Passariello) Carey. Fred departed peacefully on Saturday, April 20th, surrounded by loved ones in his Wolcott residence. Fred entered this world in Waterbury on September 24, 1954, as the son of the late Frederick Jr. and Evelyn Carey. Educated at Wolcott High School, Fred...

Mrs. Ikbale Xhengo Beloved wife mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.   WOLCOTT- Mrs. Ikbale (Myftaraj) Xhengo, 75, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital VITAS Unit on Sunday, March 31st. Born in Albania on June 16, 1948, Ikbale was the daughter of the late Zenel  and Selviko Myftaraj. She was a social worker in Albania and came to the US in 2001. She was a devoted wife and matriarch of her family. She enjoyed spending time with her family, taking...

Robert A. Heche Tool and die maker   WATERBURY- Mr. Robert A. Heche, 67, passed away peacefully on March 26th at the VITAS unit in St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Waterbury on December 19, 1956, Robert was the son of the late Adrian “Andy” and Anita (Duplessis) Heche. He graduated from Wolcott High School. Robert was a former employee of Sikorsky Aircraft and is the former owner of Gaynor Electric, of Thomaston. Before addiction, Bob enjoyed and loved life and all...

Mrs. Donna Trumfio Matriarch of her family WOLCOTT- Mrs. Donna (Jacques) Trumfio, 80, beloved wife of the late Thomas Trumfio, passed away peacefully on Thursday March 21st at the St. Mary’s Home in West Hartford. Born in Hartford on November 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Patricia Jacques.  Donna was a lifelong Wolcott resident and was raised by her grandparents Henry and Beatrice Jacques. She was a very artistically talented person who enjoyed crafts, painting,...

David N. Welton THOMASTON- Mr. David Nelson Welton, 75, formerly of Wolcott and Meriden, passed away at Waterbury Hospital on Monday March 18th, less than a week before his 76th Birthday. Born in Waterbury, David was the son of the late Earl and Bertha (Morgan) Welton Sr. He was raised in Wolcott graduating from Wolcott High School in 1966.  He worked as an expert toolmaker for 52 years, beginning at Eyelets For Industry and retiring from Braxton Manufacturing.  In his younger...

Mrs. Pasqualina “Pat” Perrelli Devoted Registered Nurse WOLCOTT- Mrs. Pasqualina “Pat” Perrelli, 93, beloved wife of the late Donald Perrelli, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital VITAS unit on Thursday March 14, 2024. Born in Middletown on December 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Vincenza (Cavaliere) Blancato. She graduated from the Middlesex Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a devoted Registered Nurse for over 40 years,...

Mrs. Doris Marchesseault Loved her cat Jamie   OAKVILLE- Mrs. Doris (Sweeney) Marchesseault, 95, beloved wife of the late Paul Marchesseault, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital VITAS unit on Monday, March 11, 2024. Born in Waterbury on August 25, 1928, Doris was the daughter of the late Clara Sweeney. Doris worked as an office manager for many years for Dr. Pet and Chase Metal Works. Left to cherish her memory are members of her late husband Paul’s family,...

    Bridgeport – Mrs. Judith (Marcil) Asselin, 84, formerly of Waterbury and Southbury, passed away on Saturday evening, March 2, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport. She was the widow of Raymond Asselin. Judith was born December 13, 1939, in Bristol, daughter of the late Romeo and Florence (Phaneuf) Marcil. She attended local schools and was a graduate of Waterbury Catholic High School and then went on the University of Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist School. She...

Robert "Bart" Bartolini   WOLCOTT- Robert "Bart" F. Bartolini passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at VITAS unit in St. Mary’s Hospital on Thursday February 22nd one day after his 68th birthday. Robert was born in Waterbury, son of the late Alfred and Mary (Legge) Bartolini. He graduated from Wolcott High School and married his high school sweetheart Darlene Dollinger.  They were both lifelong Wolcott residents. Bart was...