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Francis Vincent “Mac” McMahon, 100, passed away peacefully in his home on January19, 2023. He was born December 29, 1922 to Robert and Rose McMahon (née Sheridan) in Gilboa, NY alongside brother Robert and sister Irene. After living most of his life in Preston, CT, Francis moved to live with his granddaughter, Debbie, in Fort Pierce, FL in 2019.  After graduating from Goshen High School (NY) in 1940 and working a few odd jobs, Francis decided to enlist in the United...

John J. Osga Jr., aged 80, of Griswold, CT passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023 after a brief stay at Backus Hospital.  John is survived by his wife Carol, to whom he was married for 59 years, he is also survived by his sister Frances Hogan and his brother Andrew Osga.  John was predeceased by his parents, John and Agnes (Siluk) Osga Sr. and his sister Dorothea Sakowicz.  John is survived by his four children, Lisa (Andrew) Fessenden, Laureen (Bruce) Thivierge, John...

Louise Cholewa, 100, passed peacefully on Jan. 11 2023. Born Dec 5, 1922, she was daughter to the late Mary (DiSorba) and Frank Oropello both of Italy. Louise married Stanley Cholewa in 1954 at St. Mary`s Church in Jewett City, CT. She worked at Southwire in Jewett City for 16 years before retiring in 1985. Louise loved decorating for Christmas with lights and figurines spread across her yard and always an oversized Christmas tree in her living room. She also enjoyed playing the slot...

Deborah Rose Barry, 83, passed away on January 5, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Deborah was born on January 15, 1939, to the late Eleanor (Peckham) and Kenneth Rose.  She is predeceased by her husband Arthur Joseph Barry, Jr., her husband of 64 years, and her daughter Denise Barry Dion. She is survived by her daughter Donna (Barry) Schiano, son Ken Barry and wife Tiffany, daughter Michelle Manseau and husband Kyle, son-in-law Wayne Dion and her seven grandchildren: Angelina...

PLAINFIELD—Evelyn Doris Sadowski, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Villa Maria Nursing Home.  She was born in Norwich, CT on August 10, 1930, daughter of the late William Joel and Elsie (Thiel) Barber.  She was predeceased on January 10, 2022 by her husband Tony, the love of her life.  Evelyn worked for many years at Rapid Transit, Inc. until they closed.  After that she worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company until she retired....

Dorothy Marie Cole passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 2, 2023 at her home.    She was born July 19, 1941 in Norwich, CT to the late Raymond and Rose (Hoyt) Rakuza.  She was married to Harry Cole who predeceased her in 1995.   Everyone loved my mom.    Dorothy is survived by her daughters Dawn Coon and her husband Glen and Linda Soja, sisters Barbara Watson and her husband Sunny and Shirley Bork, brothers Roy Rakuza, Bobby Rakuza and Richard Rakuza,...

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Maria Amador Figueroa Maria Amador Figueroa was born 09-8-29 in Puerto Rico. She came to the U.S. and married Manuel A. Figueroa. They chose to make a life here, and Maria began working at Pratt and Whitney. She is predeceased in death by her beloved husband, Manuel A. Figueroa, a son, Manuel Figueroa Jr. and her cherished grandson Anthoney Nigro, whom she helped raise. Maria is survived by 2 daughters, Camelia Conner and Maria Lamay. She had 5 grandchildren: Anthony Nigro, Jason and Eve...

Shannon Allane Stahecki was a determined, strong woman with exceptional principles and beliefs. She lived her life to the fullest and forged ahead even in the face of life’s greatest struggles. On December 25th, 2022, her path took her to Heaven where she can now enjoy everlasting peace. She was 67 years old.   She was born to Owen and Marie McCormick on November 1, 1955. After graduating from Chariho High School, Shannon went on to Beloit College in Wisconsin, and then embarked...

Carol Ann (Meskiewicz) Roy, 79 of Ledyard, CT passed into the presence of Jesus Christ Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  She was surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born in 1943 in Pachaug, Connecticut and grew up in the Pachaug/Griswold area.   Upon graduation from Windham Regional Technical School in 1969 with her LPN, Carol began her nursing career at Windham Community Memorial Hospital.  Carol was a compassionate and courageous woman, always available to friends...