Tracy Gillis Tolboe 52 of Putnam, CT formerly from Southington, CT passed away on July 29^th 2017 from a brief illness.

She is survived by her longtime companion and friend Dave Ploughman, a daughter Amber Tolboe, her sister Barrilynn Yother, her husband John Yother, two nephews Ryan & Austin Yother and many close friends.

Tracy is predeceased by her mother Nancy Rich, stepfather Ed Rich and brother Alan Gillis,

Tracy enjoyed so many things, but above all she held her family and friends close to her heart.  She was a loving, caring and giving woman.  She loved animals especially her beloved dog Lily and cat Boo.  She enjoyed long talks, music, Harleys and the beach.  Tracy had a great sense of humor, a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh.

She would have wanted the memory of her to be a happy one.  Please join us in celebrating her life on Saturday August 26^th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm @ Testas Banquet family located at 26 South Center St. in Southington.

Doug Hageman

By JEN CARDINES

STAFF WRITER

Douglas Hageman, a longtime Southington resident and local official, died on the morning of July 28 at age 66. Hageman lived in town for over four decades and was active in the community through many facets.

He was a former member of the Republican State Central Committee, the Connecticut Regional Planning Board (which has since dissolved and is run under the Capital Regional Council of Governments) and a board chairman for the Southington Chamber of Commerce. Hageman was also a former Zoning Board of Appeals chair and was on the ZBA throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

Hageman was also a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Friendship Lodge in Southington, and a member of the Elks Lodge.

Observer editions editor Mike Chaiken, who covered Southington during Hageman’s tenure, called the politician his “eyes and ears” of the town.

“Hageman was a bit of a gad fly, but he always had the best interest of Southington at heart,” Chaiken said. “As Queen Street built up, he made sure that from the vantage of the ZBA, Southington would avoid looking like Disneyland.”

Though Hageman was a staunch Republican, he didn’t let party affiliation interrupt a longstanding friendship with former Democratic town councilor Art Secondo.

“We never put that in the middle of things,” said Secondo, who last saw Hageman when they went out for coffee two weeks ago. He said that Hageman even helped promote him for his last two council terms.

“Doug was well-versed in government,” Secondo said. “He really cared about Southington and knew what went on behind the scenes.”

A memorial service was held on Tuesday Aug. 8 at Bethany Covenant Church. Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Covenant Church to support Camperships, 785 Mill St., Berlin, CT 06037.

For Hageman’s obituary, click below:

Obituary: Douglas Coulson Hageman, 66

Ann (Szczupaczynski) Morytko, 74, of Southington, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 6, 2017.  She was the wife of Bruno Morytko with whom she recently celebrated 55 years of marriage.

Ann was born in New Haven on November 17, 1942, one of three daughters of the late Frank and Rose (Kolodziej) Szczupaczynski.  A longtime resident of Southington, she was a member of Mary Our Queen Church.

In addition to her husband, Bruno, she leaves her daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and John Swiatek of Bristol and Patricia and Brett Wilson of New Hartford; her grandson, Shawn Morytko; her sisters, Audrey Copperthite and Doreen Morse and her husband, Gary; along with many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Ann may be remembered with contributions to the Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave, Meriden, CT 06450.

A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Ann’s life will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St, Southington.  Committal will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery.  Family and friends may gather on Wednesday prior to the Mass, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St, Plantsville.

For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.PlantsvilleFuneralHome.com

Roland E. Paquette, 62, of Southington, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. He was the husband of Jennifer Klepacki.

Roland was born on May 23, 1955 in Holyoke, MA, the son of the late Eugene and Jeannette (Francoeur) Paquette. He was an independent software engineer and an accomplished musician, having produced more than 200 songs throughout his career, many of which can be listened to on www.ropaq.com.  He loved his family and friends, the beauty of this planet, and driving fast cars with the top down, music blaring.

In addition to his beloved wife Jennifer, he is survived by his children Michael Raymond and Elizabeth Kate Paquette of Boston, MA; his brother Robert Paquette and his fiancée Bonnie Stromgren of  Medford, MA; his sister Renee Paquette and her wife Anna Hall; his stepchildren TaraFawn Maen and the Klepacki Family as well as his doggies Silver and Lily.

He was predeceased by his brothers Sgt. Raymond Paquette and Ronald Paquette.

A private graveside service was held in Chicopee, MA In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a memorial contribution to the Environmental Defense Fund.

For online condolences please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Cynthia B. Melander, 73, of Southington, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2017 at the Hospital of Central CT, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Beatrice (Anderson) Melander.  Cynthia was a former New Britain and Plainville resident, moving to Southington in 2004.  She was formerly employed as a Claims Adjustor at MetLife, Cigna and Zurich.  She was also a longtime employee of New Britain General Hospital.  Cynthia was a lifelong member of Bethany Covenant Church where she served as the Church Council Secretary and on the Fellowship and Service Ministry.  She was also a member of Women’s Ministries, the Women’s Book Club and a faithful volunteer for the church newsletter.  She was an avid Red Sox fan.

Surviving are her sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Roy Wennberg of Kensington; ten nieces and nephews, who were like her own children: Gail Cianci-Hageman, Susan Yantz, Roger Kelly, Gary Carlson, Nancy Lancaster, Sharon Orlich, Don Kelly, Dan Kelly, Rich Kelly, and Jimmy Carlson; eighteen grandnieces and grandnephews; and sixteen great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.   In addition to her parents, Cynthia was predeceased by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and Lincoln Carlson and Clarise and Jack Kelly, and by her grandnephew, Richard Cianci, Jr.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 21st at 11 AM at Bethany Covenant Church.  Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain.  Calling hours are Sunday, August 20th from 5-7 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St., New Britain.  Memorial donations may be made to the Building Fund at Bethany Covenant Church 785 Mill St.  Berlin, CT  06037.  Please share a memory of Cynthia with the family in the on line guest book @ www.ericksonhansen.com.

Amanda Lee Yorski, 37, of Southington, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Hospital of Central CT, Bradley Campus.

She was born Nov. 18, 1979 in New Britain the daughter of Raymond and Darlene (Carroll) Yorski. She was a graduate of Southington High School and a parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Church.

Besides her parents she is survived by a brother Russell Yorski, 2 sisters, Pamela and Marissa Yorski all at Southington, 2 nephews Anthony and Joey Henderson of Southington. She also leaves her Paternal Grandmother Yolanda Yorski of Southington and Maternal Grandmother Bernice Carrroll of W. Rutland, VT.

The Funeral will be held Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to the Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m.  Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, 5-8 p.m. For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Emilia (Sica) Canonico, 94, of Southington passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the Summit of Plantsville surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 11, 1922 in Naples, Italy she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Concetta Sica.

Emilia was employed by GE for 17 years until her retirement and later worked for  Casertano Nursey.

She was a special mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved by everyone. She was a member of the St. Thomas Italian Rosary Society, she loved to cook, sing and dance to Italian music, going to the casino and Lenny & Joe’s Restaurant.

She is survived by her daughters, Lola Specyalski of Southington, Rose Romano of FL; two grandchildren, Robert Specyalski and wife Joanne of Southington and Lisa Lewis and husband John of Woodbury; three great-grandchildren, Justin and Stephanie Lewis and Cara Specyalski. She was predeceased by one brother and three sisters.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, 10:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to Mary Our Queen Church, 248 Savage St., Plantsville for a Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Winthrop B. Thurlow, 90, of Southington, passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2017 at Autumn Lake in New Britain. He was the husband of the late Anne (Karash) Thurlow and the late Irene (Normandin) Thurlow.

Born February 10, 1927 in W. Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Smith) Thurlow.

Winthrop was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving both WW II and the Korean War. He retired from Cuno of Meriden and Pratt & Whitney tool division. He was President of the Jenson’s Social Club and was an avid golfer.

He leaves his daughter, Sandra Woolley and husband Robert of Bristol; three grandchildren, Jennifer Dean and husband Bradford, Christine Woolley and Robert Woolley and wife Andrea; four great-grandchildren, Isiah, Brayden, Kenzie and Emma along with many nieces and nephews. Winthrop is also survived by stepchildren Leo Normandin and wife Deborah of Litchfield and Beth Rogala of Southington.  He was predeceased by a brother Lawrence Thurlow and a sister Alice Thurlow.

A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday Aug. 29, at St. Stanislaus Cemetery, 310 Ann St. Ext., Meriden. There will be no calling hours. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington is in charge of the arrangements. For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com

Laurel (Jablonski) Nyerick, 87 of Southington, loving wife of the late Edward Nyerick Sr. for 54 years, died on August 14, 2017 at Southington Care Center.

Born in New Britain on August 9, 1930, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Kokoszka) Jablonski, she lived in Southington since 1959. Laurel was a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1948 and received a B.S. degree in secondary education from the University of Connecticut, class of 1952. She retired as an Intensive Reading Teacher from East Hartford Public Schools. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Southington where she was a member of the Immaculata Women’s Club. Laurel was an avid reader, a fan of UCONN and IU Hoosiers Basketball and thoroughly enjoyed doing the daily crossword puzzle and word jumble in the Hartford Courant.

She is survived by four sons, Stephen and his wife Beth of Southington, Carl and his wife Sasheen of Las Vegas, NV, Edward Jr. and his wife Joanne of Southington and Scott and his wife Bess of Warminster, PA. She was a special Babci to eight cherished grandchildren: Jared, Evan, Emily, Jessica, Natalie, Olivia, Nicole and Valerie.

She was predeceased by a sister, Geraldine Soulier. She also leaves a special cousin, Dorothy Sak of Kensington and two former daughters-in-law: Jacqueline Nyerick and Susan Rutkowski, both of Southington.

A Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of  Laurel’s life will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Southington. Committal will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Southington. Family and friends may gather on Friday, prior to the Mass, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Summer St., Southington, CT 06489.

For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.PlantsvilleFuneralHome.com.

Rosemary (Kowar) Sabatella, 84, of Southington, passed away at her home on August 17, 2017. She was the wife of Francis Sabatella and they were married for 59 years.
Rosemary was born on Dec.21, 1932 in New Britain and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Kowar.

Rosemary was a graduate of New Britain High School. She performed secretarial work part time for many years, but was mostly a stay at home mom. She cared for her family and was known to keep an immaculate home. She attended St. Thomas Church and had many friends there. She was funny, good- natured and was well liked. She also liked UCONN girl’s basketball and the Red Sox.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her 3 children, Christine Cusano, Francis Sabatella Jr., and Diane Sabatella. Rosemary also leaves 3 grandchildren, Steven Cusano, Drew VanAlmkerk and Melissa Violette and her husband Matthew, 3 great grandchildren, Kayleigh (who nicknamed her “Rosie”), Jackson and Braden. She also leaves a sister Florence Dickman and a brother Joseph Kowar and his wife Dorothy. She also leaves many nieces, nephews who have fond memories of Aunty along with many friends. She was predeceased by her sisters, Anna Kowar, Pauline Mindek, Carol Petruska ,Virginia Bonola, Frances Wisk and a brother Theodore Kowar.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday September 6th 10 a.m. at St Thomas Church 99 Bristol St. in Southington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Donations may be made in Rosemary’s name to Southington Community Services 91 Norton St. Plantsville, CT 06479.

Jack London, 89, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the loving husband of Judie (Wininger) London. They married on March 2, 1957 and were blessed with 60 wonderful years of marriage.

Jack was born on May 9, 1928 in Krikilan, Indonesia to the late Albert and Lucia (Mollinger) London.

He proudly served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at Miller Company in Meriden where he met his wife Judie and then retired from Somers Thin Strip of Waterbury after many years of service.

Jack enjoyed golfing, photography, chess, watching sports and spending time at the beach. He was a lover of spicy foods and loved spending time with his family, especially at family parties.

In addition to his wife Judie, he is survived by two daughters: Cindy Masterson and her fiancé Gary Dumas of Wallingford and Donna Herbert and her husband Michael of Meriden; two granddaughters: Melanie Esposito and her husband Bobby of Cheshire and Michelle Masterson and her fiancé Matt Stocking of Meriden and one great-granddaughter to-be, Luciana Jacklyn Esposito. He is also survived by his sister, Pam London of Seal Beach, CA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105 or to Connecticut Food Bank, 2 Research Parkway, Wallingford, CT 06492.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017 at South End Cemetery, South End Rd. in Southington. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

George O’Keefe, 84, of the Plantsville section of Southington passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital Vitas. He was the husband of the late Marita (LeRoy) O’Keefe.

Born August 1, 1933 in New Haven he was the son of the late, John T. and Rose (Ryan) O’Keefe.

George was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and Fairfield University. He was employed for 30 years at Waterbury Farrel as an engineer. He loved to watch his grandchildren play sports and was an avid Red Sox and UCONN fan.

He is survived by his three children, Rosanne Whitney and husband Peter of Plymouth, Stephen O’Keefe and wife Deborah of Plantsville and Francis O’Keefe and wife Ginny of Southington; six grandchildren, Matthew Whitney and wife Amanda of Southington, Michael O’Keefe and wife Erica of Wolcott, MariJo Rupp and husband Dave of PA, Allison O’Keefe of Berlin, Emily O’Keefe of Southington and Stephanie O’Keefe of Plantsville; four great-grandchildren, Lily and Aubrey Rupp, Stephen O’Keefe and Logan Whitney along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Edward and John O’Keefe and a sister, MaryLou Paul.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville for a Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to; Sacred Heart High School, 142 S. Elm St., Waterbury, CT 06706 or St. Mary’s School, 43 Cole St., Waterbury, CT 06706. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com

Joseph “Yoy”Mihalak, 94, of Southington passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Julia (Barry) Mihalak for 57 years.

Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, which later became the U.S. Air Force serving as a pilot during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Pratt & Whitney Aircraft after 25 years of service and from the Air Force in 1982 with the grade of Major. He was a 50 year member of the Civil Air Patrol, American Legion Post 72 and the Holy Trinity Men’s Club. Joe also loved to be outside in his garden.

In addition to his wife he leaves his four children, Aleta Lea and husband Patrick of WA., Nancy Lalla and husband John, Janice Daviault and husband Justin and Joseph Mihalak all of Southington; 11 grandchildren, Douglas, Patrick, Christopher and Kathy Lea, Samantha, Kristen and Joseph DiMartino, John Lalla, Aurora Salazar, Amber Woodward and Aidan Daviault along with many great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Steven and John Mihalak and three sisters, Helen Halavka, Josephine Wicrowski and Anna Triano.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church, 200 Summer St., Plantsville for a Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Polish National Catholic Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday from 4-7 p.m. For online condolences please visit,www.dellavecchiafh.com

Ernest A. Stanco Jr., 88, of Southington, formerly of Waterbury, passed away at his home on Monday, August 21, 2017 surrounded by his devoted  family.  He was the loving husband of Dianne (Dichele) Stanco.

Ernie was born on April 29, 1929, son of the late Ernest A. Stanco Sr. and Rose (Parziale) Stanco.  Ernie graduated from Leavenworth High School and worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years until his retirement in 1987.  Ernie was also a proud Veteran of the United States Army where he served in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was also the former owner of the Robinwood Lunchonette in Waterbury from 1968 to 1973.

Besides his wife Dianne, he leaves behind his four children; Michael Stanco and his wife Joanne of Waterbury, Ernest Stanco III of Florida, Karen Nappi and her husband Mark of Southington and DeeDee Hill and her husband Patrick of Bethlehem, his seven grandchildren; Elisabeth Pasqua and her husband Daniel, Suanne Kolesnik and her husband RJ, Joseph Nappi, Lisa Abucewicz and her husband Kyle, Alyson Hill and her fiancé Peter Cipollone, Ashley Hill and Andrew Stanco, as well as his great grandchildren, Sophia and Cooper Kolesnik, Olivia Pasqua, and several  nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his sister, Rose Stein , his brother, Edward Stanco and his daughter-in-law Ceil Stanco.

The family would like to thank Dr. Edmund Caporaso and VITAS Healthcare for the care and compassion given to Ernie during his illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. at St. Lucy’s Church, 24 Branch Street, Waterbury.  Friends and family are asked to meet directly at the Church. Calling hours with his cremains present, will be held Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: VITAS Healthcare, 199 Park Rd. Ext. Suite 102 Middlebury, CT 06762

For more info or to send e-condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com

John C. Monroe, 56, passed away on Tuesday , August 22, 2017 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital after a courageous 10 year battle with heart disease.

Born in Waterbury on January 9, 1961, he was the son of the late Ernest “Dick” and Ruth (Seymour) Monroe. He attended Wolcott Schools and worked as a painter for Driscoll & Muller and was self employed.

“Johnny Rotten” loved life, family and many friends. His only regret was not being able to say goodbye to all of them.

He is survived by his sisters Patricia (John) Holcomb, Marilyn Monroe all of Wolcott, Barbara Commerford of Canaan, a brother William Monroe of Winsted and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his three brothers Richard, Gary and Geno Monroe who died just six weeks ago.

Calling hours will be Friday Aug. 25 from 6 to 8 PM at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home 690 Woodtick Rd. in Wolcott. There are no other funeral services. Visit www.dellavecchiafh.com for online tributes and directions.

John A. “Jack” Kania, 70, of Southington died peacefully at home on Aug. 10th. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Greene) Kania.

Born in New Britain Aug. 16, 1946, he was the son of Otley (Anderson) Kania and the late Andrew J. Kania.

He served in the U.S. Army Signal Co in Vietnam. He retired from Yankee Energy System (Eversource) after 30 years of service.

He enjoyed hiking mountain trails, classic car and air shows, and visiting many historical sites; but most of all, his family and friends, whenever together, gave him much joy.

In addition to his wife Deborah, he is survived by his mother Otley, and brother Edwin and wife Gerri Kania, all of Southington; and many dear cousins, nieces and nephews.

Private funeral services were held on Aug. 15th at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial with military honors was at Oak Hill Cemetery. Donations can be made to the ALS Assoc., CT Chapter, 4 Oxford Rd., Milford, CT 06460. 

Sheila Hamilton Rowland (nee Schmidt), 92, died Tuesday, August 22nd at the Residence at Shelburne Bay in Shelburne, Vermont.

Born in Geneva, NY on October 21, 1924, to Marguerite and Franklin Schmidt, Sheila grew up with her mom, her step-father Bill Galvin, sister Joyce, Aunt Isabel and Uncle Charlie in Ithaca, Bound Brook, NJ and White Plains, NY where she graduated from White Plains High School.  She went off to college in 1943 discovering her “Camelot” in Middlebury College. After 3 years of accelerated study due to the war, and many antics with her best friend of now 75 years, Cam (Joan) Shaw, she graduated in 1946.  Sheila stayed on in Middlebury working for the food service at the college where she met Jack Hamilton in November of 1947 when he attended on the GI Bill.  They fell in love and were married (after Jack asked permission from Cam saying “I have more fun with Sheila than a barrel of monkeys!”) on June 12, 1948.

Sheila and Jack started their family in Chester, Vermont with the birth of son Michael (wife Daria Burns).  Jack then took a job with the International Silver Company which would start a process of regular moves to Ohio, Illinois and back to Ohio before they landed permanently in Southington, CT.  By then they had 2 more boys, David and Greg (wife Mary Beth) and in Southington had their last child, Mary.  Sheila was a long time, devoted member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Southington, and was active in the League of Women Voters and the Red Cross.  She went back to work in 1973 eventually becoming Clinical Coordinator at Wheeler Clinic, a therapeutic clinic for children and families in Farmington, CT.  She loved this work and was beloved by the staff and clients alike.

Jack died suddenly in 1974 leaving Sheila to lead the family solo. She began that journey by taking the whole family on a trip to England, the start of a love of European travel that would take her to Paris, Italy, Provence, Switzerland and beyond.

Eight years after Jack’s death, Sheila married long time family friend Bill Rowland doubling her then adult family with Bill’s kids Jim, Jean, Billy and Mickey.  Sheila and Bill filled their days with travel, gardens (Sheila), woodworking (Bill), and a family-gathering vacation home in New Hampshire.  They moved to Plattsburgh, NY in 2001 to be closer to Mary (and then husband John Homer) and Greg.

Sheila returned to her Camelot in 2012 moving to the Lodge at Otter Creek in Middlebury.  She loved drives into town and up to the campus on the hill to reminisce about her days there.

Sheila was funny, intelligent, opinionated, an extraordinary cook, a voracious reader, had a terrible singing voice (she’d be the first to tell you), a lover of cats, rabbits, flowers and Italian food.  She was a passionate Francophile, tennis player, an early practicer of yoga and a collector of antiques.  She was a wonderful friend and mother and she will be sorely missed.

Predeceased by second husband Bill, she leaves her own and Bill’s kids and grandchildren: Megan, Emma, Jack, Will, Lily, Isabel, Maggie, Sam, Adam and Mircea on the Hamilton side and Chandler, Molly, Billy, Alice, Jamie and Carol on the Rowland side.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Residence at Shelburne Bay especially Brandon, Jessica, Dragana, Bifoko, Lindsey, Marie-Claire, Christian, Samuel, Anet, Suki, and nurses Aimee, Molly and Jeanine.  We would also like to thank the staff at Bayada Hospice, especially Mel and Martha.  And a final thanks to Dr. Frank Landry who consistently had mom’s back.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Heifer International at www.heifer.org.

Marilyn Carol Dionne, 73 beloved wife of Joseph Henry Dionne for 54 years, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family early Tuesday evening August 15, 2017 at the home of her daughter Lori Korngiebel and son-in-law David in Southington, CT.

Marilyn Carol was born on June 5, 1944 in Sinclair, Maine. Marilyn Carol was the oldest of eleven children to Norman St. Peter and the late Freda (Collins) St. Peter.  She and her husband lived in Connecticut for many years before returning to Cross Lake (Guerrette) Maine after their retirement in 1999. They were parishioners of St. Joseph Church in Sinclair. While in CT, Marilyn worked for 21 years at Pratt & Whitney along with her husband. She was also a member of St. Dominic Church in Southington.

Marilyn enjoyed Bingo, visiting the casino, playing cards with family and friends, and loved large gatherings at her home where the more the merrier. She created many memories of happy times with her cousins and friends. She was especially devoted to her loving grandchildren and always hosted Sunday dinners.

Besides her husband and father, she leaves her son Kevin Dionne; daughters Lisa Dionne and Lori Korngiebel along with her husband David; brothers Greg, Rudy, Andrew, Howard, and Jules St. Peter; sisters Norma, Marquis, and Marylou Ouellette and all their spouses.
She was the most loving Memere in the world to her grandchildren Amanda, Ashley, Aaron, Matthew, Ryan, Jennifer, Luke, David Ryan, Kaylie, Austin, Devin, and Nathan; and great grandchildren Aubree, Keith, Isaac, Landon, Ryan and Jenna; along with many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her brothers Raymond, Lloyd and Wayne St. Peter.

We all want to thank her for leaving us so many loving, joyful and funny memories of her. She will be greatly missed, we will be sure to carry on her life motto “C’est Bon!” meaning ‘It’s good!”.

Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Intention at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd, Southington.

Jacqueline Robinson: knitter, bingo playing, cookbook collector, and apple pie baking grandma died on August 24. 2017.

Jackie was born on April 24, 1945 to John Elliott and Anne Rae Elliott.  She grew up on Long Island, married, and had two children.  As a stay at home mom, she was dedicated to her family.  In 1985, she settled in Southington where she discovered her love of golf, and later, the fun of knitting with friends.  She enjoyed baking, going out to eat, and going to Calendar House.  She was always the first in line at her grandchildren’s events.

In the last few days of her life, she was surrounded by family, friends, and her dog Maggie.  She listened to Colorado stories from her son, Chris, recalled family trips to Disney and Hawaii, and listened to music sung by her favorite artists: Reilly and Connor Lincavicks, and the King, Elvis Presley.  She knew she was loved and quietly and peacefully passed. With Jackie’s passing, stock in QVC and Coke a Cola will definitely plummet.  Holidays will never be the same without her special baked treats.

Jackie was predeceased by her parents and sister, Sharon Meyer of Harkers Island, NC.  Jackie will be remembered by her children, Deborah Lincavicks and her husband Robert Lincavicks of Southington and Christopher-John Robinson of Telluride, Co.  She will also be remembered by her grandchildren, Reilly and Connor Lincavicks.

The family would like to acknowledge the spectacular care she received on 5th Floor North in New Britain General Hospital.  The doctors, nurses, residents, and aids made the last few days full of hugs, dancing, and most importantly dignity.  We would also like to thank Pam Brown for her care, comfort, and support throughout these difficult weeks.

Jackie’s family will receive family and friends at Della Vecchia Funeral Home, Southington, on Friday, September 1 from 5 to 7 pm.  A mass celebrating Jackie’s life will be on Saturday, September 2 at 11:00 am. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – 145 Main St. Southington.  Interment will follow at the St. Paul Memorial Garden following the service.

Memorial donations can be made in her honor to Southington Fire Department, 310 N. Main Street, or The Calendar House, 388 Pleasant Street.

For directions and online condolences, visit ww.dellavecchiafh.com.