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Loving Mother, Mémére, Sister, Aunt Wolcott – Rita M. Bates, 77, passed away peacefully at Waterbury Hospital on Monday, August 3, 2020. Rita was born in Waterbury on March 5, 1943, daughter of Cyprien and Antoinette (LaBonte) Asselin. Rita received her Sacraments at St. Anne’s in Waterbury. She was the first graduating class of Wolcott High School, Class of ‘62. She was employed by USF&G as a claims specialist for many years. Rita had a real zest for...

Wolcott – Robert E. Ouellette, 90, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was the husband of the late Georgette (Cordeau) Ouellette. Robert was born in Baker Lake, New Brunswick, Canada on December 20, 1929, son of Edmond and Emely (Beaulieu) Ouellette. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Robert was one of the owners of Ouellette Brothers Drywall of Waterbury. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the church choir, and the Senior Center. Robert enjoyed...

Wolcott – Mrs. Patricia Gail (Prescott) Padaigas, 59, of Wolcott, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Bristol Hospital following a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Edward Padaigas of 33 years. Patricia was born on December 5, 1960, daughter of Bernard “Dickie” and Theresa (Doyon) Prescott. Patricia worked for over 25 years at Wakelee Elementary School in Wolcott, a job which she loved. She attended and graduated from Wolcott Schools and graduated from...

Wolcott – Frank Latina, 90, of Wolcott, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 following an extended illness. He was the loving husband of Joan (Sanford) Latina for the past 70 years. Frank was born on June 21, 1930 in Wolcott, son of the late Ralph and Theresa (Fialla) Latina. He served honorably in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division and later worked for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (IUBAC) as a bricklayer for a number of years until his...

Waterbury – Rolande M. Bergeron passed away on July 14, 2020 in Waterbury. She was the loving wife of the late Edgar Bergeron. She was born on March 30, 1925 in Grand Riviere, Quebec Canada. Private committal was held in Calvary Cemetery.

Wolcott - Donald C. Gilbert, 85, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was the husband of the late Bernadette (Ouellette) Gilbert. Donald was born in Waterbury on November 22, 1934, son of the late Valare and Augustine Gilbert. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (1954-1956). He worked for Pratt and Whitney from 1956- 1994 until his retirement. Donald was a member of the American Legion, Post 165. Donald leaves behind his children, Charlene Stroh, and...

Wolcott – Richard E. “Richie” Gamble Jr., 59, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He was the husband of Alicia (Cocchiola) Gamble for 40 years. Richard was born in Meriden on April 8, 1961, son of the late Richard Gamble Sr. and Joan (Willette) Gamble. He ran Richard Gamble & Son in Wolcott for many years, and recently retired from the City of Waterbury. He loved drag racing and working on cars in his spare time. Including his wife, Alicia, Richie leaves behind his 3...

Prospect – Rickie J. Barriault, 66, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020. He was the husband of Donna (Aszklar) Barriault, for 27 years. Rickie was born in Waterbury on April 9, 1954 to the late Cerinus and Cecilia (Molleur) Barriault. He enjoyed working on cars and was a jack-of-all-trades. He worked in maintenance for Carabetta Apartments for 30 years. Including his wife, Donna, Rickie is survived by his children, Craig Barriault, of Waterbury; Kevin Barriault, of Springfield, MA;...

Wolcott - Jeannette (Cordeau) Baggett, 101, formerly of Lawrence, MA., passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 25, 2020. She was born November 29, 1918 in Lawrence, MA., the eldest child of Alice Cote Cordeau and Arthur Cordeau. She was the loving wife of James Baggett who predeceased her in death in 2011. They had celebrated 67 years of marriage just prior to his passing. Jeannette was a graduate of Lawrence High School and the Macintosh School of Business. She was later a key punch...

Wolcott – Antonio DiManto, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Gioconda (Tirino) DiManto. Antonio was born in St. Agatha Dei Goti, Italy. The son of Antonio DiManto and Giovanna (Biscardi) DiManto. Antonio and his family moved to Wolcott in 1966 where he became a Master barber, owning his own shop, Tony’s Barber Shop, in Naugatuck, for 55 years. Along with his wife of 62 years, he is survived by his son, Louis DiManto,...