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Wolcott – Deborah “Debbie” (Gamble) Dunne, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Dunne Sr. Debbie was born in Meriden on April 6, 1958, daughter of Richard Gamble Sr. and Joan (Willette) Gamble. Debbie was a Wolcott High School graduate, Class of 1976, and earned her degrees from Naugatuck Valley College and Post University. She was the former President of the Board of Directors for Clearview Hills...

Wolcott – Pat Stafstrom, 29, passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2020.   Pat was born in Waterbury on December 28, 1990 to Eric Stafstrom and the late Donna (Dunphy) Stafstrom. He was a graduate of Wolcott High School and earned his degree in Criminal Justice from WSCU. Pat was an animal lover that enjoyed fishing, board games, comics, and playing Dungeons and Dragons. He wrote short horror stories under the pen name Victor King, most notably “What Hurricane Sandy Uncovered” which...

  Milldale – Dennis Donovan, 61, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. He was the husband of Cheryl (Stolfi) Donovan. Dennis was born in Waterbury on February 14, 1959, son of William Donovan and Shirley (Roberts) (Donovan) Loomis. Dennis served as Deacon and Youth Group Leader at Mill Plain Union Church; Range Officer at Wolcott Landowner Association; served on the board of Waterbury Youth Symphony; and was a founding member of the bands, “Halfway Sober” and “Grass on the...

Terri Lee Cooper 08/23/1951 - 11/14/2020 Southington - It is with a heavy heart we have to say goodbye to our beautiful mother, Terri Lee Cooper who passed away tragically on November 14, 2020 at her home. She will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Terri was a kind and gentle soul with a heart of gold. Her love will fill our hearts forever. She loved her children and family with every ounce of her being, Terri was a God fearing woman and believed in forgiveness and never held any...

Bella B. Nadeau (Lagasse) of Southington, formally of Waterbury, died Tuesday, November 10, 2020 with family by her side. Bella was born July 7, 1925 in Waterbury. She was the oldest daughter of Etienne and Annette (Baril) Lagasse. She was married for 46 years to Joseph Homer Nadeau, now deceased. She was an active communicant at St. Margaret’s Church in Waterbury. Bella’s family moved to Canada when she was young. She was educated in elementary schools in Canada and later at St....

Wolcott – Mary Dowling Lindsay, 90, of Wolcott, passed away on November 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Wilson (Bill) Lindsay. Mary was born on January 25, 1930 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Terrence and Florence Irene (Cassidy) Dowling. Mary received her Masters of Elementary Education from Western Connecticut State University and taught in various schools in Waterbury. She retired in 1992 after 30 years of service. She was a...

Waterbury - Joan L. Smith passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Joan was born August 30, 1931, in Waterbury, and was the daughter of the late Harold and Bernice (Harvey) Hogan. She was a graduate of Wilby High School and lived in Waterbury for most of her life. She was an active member of the Mill Plain Union Church, where she sang in the choir and was a member of the Ladies’ Guild. Joan was a lover of animals and of nature. She often told the story of being a little...

Naugatuck – Daniel R. Czyzyk, AKA Daniel Chesiak, 74, passed away on October, 26, 2020. He is survived by his children, Edward Chesiak and Michelle Chesiak. Services will be held at a date to be announced.

Waterbury – Michael J. Duff, 54, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Michael was born in Waterbury on December 3, 1965, son of Warren Duff and June (Chabot) Titus. Mike loved fishing and was a Giants and Yankees fan. He also loved playing with his great niece and nephew. Mike leaves behind his mother, June Titus; his father, Warren Duff, and his wife, Edwina; his siblings, Kevin Duff (Sue); Michele Caisse (Charles); Richard Duff (Kymberli); Sharon Shaw (Robert); Brian Duff...

Wolcott – John D. Kueider, 80, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was the husband of Carol (Padula) (Christiano) Kueider. John was born in Dickson City, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1940 to John and Pearl (Kaminsky) Kueider. He graduated from Kaynor Tech in 1958 and worked as a leadman at Ward Leonard in Thomaston. John loved sports; especially bowling and golf, and was a Bears fan. Including his wife Carol, of 36 years, John leaves behind his daughters, Laurie Parrino, and...