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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...

Patricia Petta, 81, of Wolcott, entered heaven on March 7, 2021. She was the wife of Lorenzo Petta. Patricia was born in New York to Anna and Rocco Fosco. She graduated from Thomaston High School, and soon after, met Lorenzo. Pattie retired from St. Mary’s Hospital after 25 years of service. Patricia was a Wolcott resident for 55 years. She was a member of St. Pius X Church for many years. Pattie and Lorenzo had many adventures. They loved to take cruises. They enjoyed all tropical...

Wolcott – Bernice R. (Francis) Corbo, 90, of Wolcott, passed away on March 6, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Salvatore Corbo who predeceased her in 2019. Bernice was born on July 10, 1930 in Danbury, daughter of the late Louis and Virginia (Margiano) Francis. Bernice is survived by her three children, Virginia Chepurna and her husband Robert, Rose Marie Corbo, and Louis Corbo and his wife Robin; five grandchildren, Cassandra Corbo, Stacy Rail, Jessica...

Wolcott – Frances J. Fairchild, 61, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. She was the wife of James Fairchild for 37 years. Frances was born in Waterbury on February 6, 1960, daughter of the late Philip and Barbara (Browne) Beliveau. She worked at Webster Bank for over 25 years, her most recent location being in Southington. Fran was an amazing woman who enjoyed painting, knitting and crocheting, skiing, and adventures with her husband. Together, they enjoyed traveling to many...

Waterbury – Suzanne L. Wiggins, 63, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Suzanne (Sue AKA “Titi”) was born in Waterbury on September 24, 1957, daughter of the late Gabriel Wiggins and Ruth (Bansleben) Austin. She recently retired after 20 plus years from Webster Bank, most recent location being Southington. She had an amazing heart-full of love for everyone who came into her life. Sue loved crafts, gardening, baking and her biggest love, quilting. She made sure...

Wolcott - Faye Margaret (Klinzmann) Penhallow, 87, widow of John R. Penhallow, passed away on February 24, 2021. She is survived by her son, Mark Penhallow of Wolcott, her daughter, Nancy (Penhallow) McCarthy and her husband, Kevin of Bristol; and her son, Scott Penhallow and his wife, Jennifer (Luddy) Penhallow of Waterbury, CT. Faye also leaves behind her four beloved grandchildren, Ryan McCarthy, Sean McCarthy, Emily Penhallow and Molly Penhallow. She also leaves behind her brother,...

Watertown – Frances Regina (Roth) Wiseman, 100, passed away on February 23, 2021 at Apple Rehab in Watertown. She was the loving wife of the late H. William Wiseman. Frances was born in New York City on May 31, 1920, daughter of the late Joseph W. Roth and Regina Louise (Walter) Roth. She was an installation manager at Sears and a part-time realtor. She loved cooking for her family, parties and dancing; and her book club at the ocean in Hampton Bays, Long Island. She enjoyed her...