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Janice K. (Dunphy) Mackiewicz, 61, of Waterbury passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 14th 2021. Janice was born February 8, 1960 and was a lifelong resident of Waterbury.  She loved her family and found comfort having a close relationship with God. Janice is survived by her mother, Maureen T. Dunphy and her sister Leanne Dunphy of Waterbury.  She is also survived by her three children, her son, Jason Taylor and his wife Dana, of Wolcott; Kevin Taylor II of Wolcott, and Ryan...

Waterbury – Gary Robert Maheu Sr., 78, of Waterbury, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully after an 11-year courageous battle with multiple myeloma on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was the husband of 48 years to Rebecca Rose (Cassel) Maheu. Gary was born on December 15, 1942 in Derby, son of the late Harold and Tea (Bolduc) Maheu. Gary was a dedicated advocate of the Boy Scouts (past commissioner for Long River Council) and remained...

Naugatuck – Cynthia M. Legg, 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was the wife of Raymond Legg for 38 years. Cynthia was born in Waterbury on August 6, 1953, daughter of the late James and Mafalda (Maglio) Reno. Cindy was very active in the Naugatuck Grange. She enjoyed square dancing, where she met her beloved husband, Raymond. She was past president of St. Pius X Church Ladies Guild. Cindy loved her family dearly, especially her granddaughter, Arabella. Including her...

Ruth J. Vanasse of Wolcott, CT passed away peacefully after a short illness on May 5, 2021. Born Ruth Jessie Farquharson on December 24, 1929 in New Haven, CT, she was the third child of James and Emma (Kolb) Farquharson, sister to James and Carl Farquharson. Ruth graduated from East Haven High School, Class of 1947 and attended New Haven State Teachers College with aspirations of becoming a Physical Education Teacher. She met her husband, Louis, at a drum corps meet and they married in...

Jammie Ray Taplin, 53, of Waterbury, Connecticut passed away on April 22nd. Jammie was predeceased by his parents, Jannie May Taplin and John Taplin Sr. He leaves behind his older siblings Katie Taplin, Jesse Taplin, John Taplin Jr., Theresa Taplin-Smith, his niece and nephews; Kieyonna Taplin, Jermaine Taplin, and Casie Taplin. He was loved and adored by his great nieces; Adriana Taplin, Jazmin Vasquez, Zariah Taplin, and Kiarah Taplin. Jammie was an active member of his community; he...

Wolcott – John (Jack) Ahearn Sr (81) of Wolcott passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 20th, 2021 at Gaylord Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Evelyn Bisaillon Ahearn for 55 years. Jack was born Dec. 29th, 1939 in Waterbury, the son of Margaret Byrne Ahearn and Charles Ahearn, he was a graduate of Wilby High School, a member of Bristol Fish & Game, and a valued member of the Knights of Columbus.  Jack was a Machinist at Pratt & Whitney for...

Waterbury – Helen Roberts, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Howard E. Roberts, Jr., for almost 75 years. Helen was born in Dorchester, MA on June 6, 1927, only child to the late George and Hannah (McMillan) Kelley. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She loved her trips to the casino and her strawberry daiquiris. She also enjoyed shopping for pocketbooks and going to flea...

Waterbury – Zoilo (Flaminio) Delgado, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He was the husband of Ana Rodriguez. Zoilo was born in Bonao, Dominican Republic on April 25, 1951, son of Jose Germosen and Leonora Delgado. Including his wife, Ana, Zoilo leaves behind his children, Ambioris Delgado; Flaminio Delgado; Fabiola Delgado; Jeffrey De La Rosa; and Jennifer De La Rosa; his siblings in Dominican Republic; and other extended family. Visitaion will be held on Tuesday from 4:00...

Wolcott - Antonio Lucci passed away Saturday March 27, 2021 in Waterbury. Funeral services were held privately.

Maynard Preston Olmstead, longtime Wolcott resident and founder of Wolcott Sand & Gravel construction, died Saturday, March 20th at his home. He was 84. Maynard was married for 52 years to the late Eleanor "Sid" Morrison (Bent) Olmstead, a West Hartford native. She died in 2008. The eighth son of the late Ollis and Martha (St. Peter) Olmstead, Maynard was born Nov. 18, 1936 on the family farm in Woodland, Maine. There he attended classes in a one-room schoolhouse until the...