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Click here to view all obituariesG. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
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Michael Lancaster
May 18, 2022
Michael James Lancaster, 52, of Wallingford, CT passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in South Bend, IN on August 3, 1969, he was the beloved son of Sue Ann (Haas) Lancaster of Ellenton, FL, and the late Michael Lee Coder. “Mike” was raised in South Bend and graduated from Clay High School in 198 ...
James Mahan
October 17, 1929 - - July 02, 2021
James A. Mahan, 91, of Simsbury, husband of the late Betty (Ritz) Mahan, died Friday, July 2, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. His family is indebted to the caregivers from Home Helpers and Amy’s Angels who took amazing care of him. He was born October 17, 1929 in Toledo, OH, son of the late Joseph R. and Lucy (Inge) Mahan and had lived in Northbrook, IL prior to mo ...
Edward Panke
March 24, 1932 - - June 08, 2020
Edward W. Panke, age 88, passed away of natural causes on June 8, 2020 at Meadowbrook of Granby. He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (Greco) Panke. Ed was born on March 24, 1932 to William E. and Harriet (Harlow) Panke. He was a graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1950. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and attained the rank of Sergeant. He was awarded t ...
Joseph Hallifax
May 17, 2020
Ted Hallifax, 83, beloved husband of Carolyn (Tuttle) Hallifax, passed away on the morning of May 17 due to complications of COVID 19 at the Simsbury Governor’s House, though he had been slowly drifting away since his diagnosis of dementia. He was born to Mildred and Eric Hallifax in Bristol, RI, and grew up in Fall River, MA. After high school he joined the U.S. Marine Cor ...
Frank Sottile
June 26, 1929 - - May 11, 2020
Francis "Frank" Samuel Sottile, 90, of Simsbury, husband of the late Mary (Lester) Sottile, died peacefully Monday, May 11, 2020 at Meadowbrook of Granby. He was born June 26, 1929 in Worcester, MA, son of the late Carmelo and Salvatora Rose (Genovese) Sottile and lived on Vining Drive in Simsbury, CT for 54 years. While in high school, Frank played clarinet and saxophone and w ...
Randolph Whipple
May 10, 2020
Randolph Warren Whipple, 78, of Plainville, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Fresh River Healthcare in East Windsor due to complications from COVID-19. He was born March 8, 1942 in Hartford, son of the late Russell Arthur and Julia Elaine (Szawaroski) Whipple. He lived in Simsbury and Farmington prior to moving to Plainville. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the ...
Leroy Spear Jr
August 28, 1925 - - May 09, 2020
LeRoy Freeman Spear, Jr., 94, of Simsbury, husband of the late Ilsa (Chapin) Spear, died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at River Ridge of Avon. He was born August 28, 1925 in Norwood, MA, son of the late LeRoy Freeman Spear, Sr. and Lida (Phaneuf) Spear. He grew up in Walpole, MA and always delighted in others noticing remnants of his Boston accent. During high school, Roy was a tromb ...
Robert Gauthier
June 27, 1932 - - November 07, 2019
Robert C. Gauthier, 87, beloved husband of Frances (Jeffers) Gauthier, died Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born June 27, 1932 in Hartford, son of the late Joseph and Berthe (Dessureault) Gauthier and had lived in Simsbury for the past 55 years. He attended Hartford Public Schools and graduated CUM Laude from UCONN with a BS Degree in Accounting. He w ...
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