All Tributes - Wolcott, CT

Wolcott – Robert J. Cote, 89, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Robert was born in Caswell, Maine on June 14, 1930 to Warren and Cora (Turner) Cote. He proudly served his country in the Army, during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. He retired from White Oak Corp Construction, and went on to open Cote’s Café in Wolcott. He was a member of the VFW in Wolcott and enjoyed fast cars. He is survived by his son, David Cote, and his wife, Carol, of Wolcott; his...

Wolcott – Gloria J. St. Pierre, 90, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2019. She was born in Waterbury on October 9, 1929, daughter of Albert and Dorothy (Lawrence) Sheldon. After graduating from Crosby High School, she studied nursing at the New London Naval Base and Meriden Hospital. Gloria met her husband Maurice in 1946. They were married in 1948 and were residents of Wolcott for over 60 years, until his passing in 2016. Gloria’s involvement in the Episcopal...

Panama City, FL - Glenn L. Berthiaume, Currently of Panama City, Fl passed away suddenly at the age of 47 on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019. He leaves behind his son Julian. Glenn was born on September 21st, 1972 in Biloxi, MS., and raised in Waterbury, CT. After he graduated Kaynor Tech High School, He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami, School of Architecture, graduating in 1996. Upon graduation, he enjoyed working as an architect for Austin, Patterson, Disston...

 Wolcott- Richard N. Tolomei, 78, beloved husband of Doris (Lezotte) Tolomei passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born May 20, 1940 in Staten Island, NY to the late Harry and Yvonne (Fortier) Tolomei.  Besides his devoted wife of 48 years Richard is survived by his daughters Jessica Fernandes and Rebecca Tolomei, his grandchildren Cecilia Fernandes and her partner Bruno Franceschi and Richard Fernandes.  He is...

Cheshire – Mr. Richard Orlowski, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 20, at the Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of Julie (Williams) Orlowski. Richard was born March 27, 1943 in Fiedorowizna, Poland, son of the late Wladyslaw and Sabina (Ryszkiewicz) Orlowski. Richard had been employed as a machinist until his retirement and served honorably in the United States Army from 1967 until his discharge in 1969. He was a member of the Waterbury Deep Sea Fishing Club. In addition...

Andover - Maurice Lacombe, 94, of Andover CT, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by loving family, on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Special thanks to the Andover Volunteer Department and the staff at Manchester Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care. He was born in Waterbury, CT on June 15, 1925 to Alfred and Aldea (Gelinas) Lacombe. He left high school to join the Army and was honorably discharged April 1946, Private 1st Class, Company K 376th Infantry Regiment....

Waterbury – Norman J. Chasse, 91, of Waterbury, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Waterbury Gardens after a brief illness. Norman was born on Nov. 4, 1927 in St. Agatha, Maine, the youngest of ten children. Born to Felix and Sophie (Bouchard) Chasse, and lived in Waterbury most of his life where he delivered milk door to door. He leaves behind his wife Mary of Cromwell; his sister Rolande Lannon of Wolcott; and his sister-in-law Margaret Chasse of Southington; and several...

Portland – Otto E. “Buddy” Wagner, husband of the late Cliffeen (Moon) Wagner, left this earth with grace and dignity on October 12, 2019. Otto was born on December 21, 1927 to the late Mary E. Wagner-Smith and Otto B. Wagner in Waterbury, Connecticut. Otto went to work after an eighth grade education to help support his family. Otto later served honorably in the United States Army. Otto met and married the love of his life Cliffeen and raised four children in...

Myrtle Beach, SC- Lucie Pelletier Hanson, 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born in Waterbury, on July 9, 1957 to Laurier Pelletier and the late Eglantine (Beaulieu) Pelletier. Lucie is survived by her father, Laurier Pelletier, and his wife, Elizabeth, of Wolcott; her only son, “little buddy” and the light of her life, Richard “Ricky” Hanson, Jr. and his wife, Amanda, of Wolcott; her brother Laurier Pelletier, and his girlfriend, Bernise Nadeau, of Wolcott; her...

Waterbury - Dolores M. (Trevino) Dery, 91, beloved wife of the late William J. Dery Jr., died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday October 7, 2019. Dolores was born on June 27, 1928 in Massena, NY. The daughter of the late Soltero & Eufracia (Burgos) Trevino. She was predeceased by her son Thomas A. Dery, two brothers and five sisters. Dolores worked at Naugatuck Rubber Factory and also at Cue & Cushion Billiards, in Waterbury CT. She was an active...