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Wolcott – Mr. Raymond C. Mantiglia, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 23, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Raymond was born July 27, 1961 in Waterbury, son of Lavina (Cocchiola) Mantiglia of Prospect and the late Richard Carl Mantiglia. Raised in Prospect he attended local schools and was a graduate of Wilby High School, class of 1979. He was a former city standout in football and track and field. Ray was honored with the Nick Mambruno Football Award for Outstanding Senior in the...

Old Saybrook – Joyce Carolyn Leffingwell, 93, passed away on November 18, 2021. She was the wife of Charles Leffingwell for 66 years. Joyce was born in Meriden on September 7, 1928, daughter of Frederick and Elsie (Benton) Slagle. She was a longtime member of the Wolcott Congregational Church. Including her husband, Charles, Joyce leaves behind her children, Bruce Leffingwell, and his wife, Karen; and Deborah Albert, and her husband, Bruce; her special niece, Kimberly Bosse, and her...

Waterbury - Lawrence "Buddy" Rogers passed away November 17,2021. Buddy was born in Waterbury on Sept. 9 , 1954. He was educated in the Waterbury School System and worked at American Electro Products in Waterbury and Consolidated Industries in Cheshire. Buddy enjoyed spending time with his nephew Brian in the outdoors. He also liked hiking, canoeing and walking on the trails at the beach.He loved animals and was a supporter of the ASPCA. He enjoyed spending the weekends at the home of his...

Wolcott – Harry Platt passed away on November 16, 2021 at the age of 86. Harry’s work was in the insurance world and he did it well for over 50 years. He still had customers he served for almost all that time. His leisure time was spent out on the Links with friends. Harry’s main focus were his children, of whom he was very proud; Heather Platt; Pam Peck, and her husband, Greg; and Dee Morneault, and her husband, Sonny. But when grandchildren entered his life, a new sense...

Wolcott – Stephanie Marie (Bahr) Stirk, 34, of Wolcott, passed away on November 14, 2021. She was the beautiful and loving wife of Gregory Stirk. Stephanie was born July 22, 1987 in Meriden, daughter of William T. Bahr Jr. and Lynne (Peach) Cowen. Stephanie loved being outdoors, swimming, hiking, biking, and taking walks, and going to the beach, town park and playground with her beautiful little family. She enjoyed camping and the yearly trips to the family’s lake house in New...

Waterbury – Theresa M’Sadoques, 93, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021. She was the wife of Aldor M’Sadoques for 68 years. Theresa was born in Notre Dame de St. Rosaire, Quebec, Canada on April 6, 1928, daughter of Joseph and Maria (Girard) Boulanger. Theresa was a devout Catholic, enjoyed fishing, trips to the casino, and had a love for animals. Including her husband, Aldor, Theresa leaves behind her daughter, Diane M’Sadoques; her 2 sisters; her...

Brenda A. Bouley of Wolcott passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Brenda was a special daughter, sister and friend. She touched many lives with her caring ways, talents and generosity. She worked most of her life in retail and her most recent position was the store manager for the UConn Bookstore at the Waterbury Campus. She loved gardening, cooking, pottery creation, crafting and making holistic remedies. No words can express how much she is loved and...

Wolcott – Shirley Ann (Druan) Labonte, 89, of Wolcott, passed away on November 12, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was the widow of Elias Labonte.  Shirley was born on January 8, 1932 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Dolan) Druan. Shirley enjoyed bingo and trips to the casino. She cherished the time she was able to spend with her loving family and always looked forward to her trips with her nieces and sister (-in-law) Pat. Shirley is survived by her five children,...

Oakville - Johanne M. Duren, 76, passed away on Monday , November 8, 2021. Johanne was born in Waterbury on May 19, 1945, daughter of the late Onesime and Hazel (Carrol) Michaud. She leaves behind her nephew, Kenneth Tedesco, and his wife, Robin; her great nieces, Amy Defusco, and Rebecca Bailey; her great nephew, Kenneth Tedesco, Jr.; her great great niece Haileigh Waldron, and several cousins. She was predeceased by her 4 children, Gary Keidel; Michael Keidel; Kimberly Duren; and Kelli...

Wolcott – Anthony R. Albini Sr., 84, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Ingraham Manor in Bristol. He was the loving husband of 58 years to Charmaine (Rosselot) Albini. Anthony was born on October 23, 1937 in Pontelandolfo, Italy, son of the late Michael and Anna Maria Albini. Anthony served honorably and proudly in the United States Army. He worked as a carpenter for the Waterbury Masonry Foundation for a number of years until his retirement. He was a member of the Local 24...