All Obituaries

Richard Joseph DeLorge Sr. August 14, 1939 – September 28, 2023   On September 28th, 2023, Richard Joseph DeLorge Sr. took his final sleep and went to the hands of God.  Richard was born on August 14th, 1939 to the late Leo Joseph DeLorge and the late Winifred Mildred (Murry) Watrous. Richard grew up and lived most of his life in the Norwich area.  Attending Norwich schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the peak age of 17 where his Aunt Betty...

Griswold - William Russell Edmond, 81, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 20, 1941, in Norwich, CT, son to the late Theodore and Florence (Brand) Edmond. On 9/1/1962 he married the love of his life, Janet (Messier) Edmond after meeting her at a town hall dance. Beginning life as a humble young couple in a summer cottage as their home, soon after matrimony, Russell came along, then Denise and Eric. William worked hard to...

Griswold - Susan Pendergast, 73, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at her home in Griswold.  She was born July 11, 1950 in Middletown, CT, to the late Clifford and Eva (Russell) Lavallee.  She enjoyed long walks with her dogs, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great nephew.  She is survived by son Jason Pester and his wife Lorry of Mapleville, RI, grandchildren Kadyn and Kaena Pester of Mapleville, RI, sister Patricia Rand and her...

Catherine “Cathy” M. (Rohan) Harrelle, 67, of Canterbury, passed away at William W. Backus Hospital, on Friday September 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Cathy was born in Windham, CT on July 31, 1956, daughter to the late Robert Rohan and Judith (Johnson) Rohan.     In the late 1970’s, Cathy met the love of her life, Theodore “Teddy” Harrelle at The Bach Dor Cafe.  They had a love story for the books.  They went on to get married on...

Uncasville — Ervina “Jay” Coyle, 98, passed away peacefully Sept.1, 2023, at home in Uncasville, while under the care of Masonic Care Home Health and Hospice. Born Feb. 26, 1925, in Taunton, Mass., to the late Mary Rose and William John Wilson, Jay graduated from Stonington High School and attended Thames Valley State Technical College. She was one of the first female welders to work at General Dynamics/Electric Boat during World War II. She also worked as a telephone...

Michael Penardo, 77, of Voluntown, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023, at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. He was born in Cranston, Rhode Island, on February 7, 1946, and lived in Connecticut most of his life. Mike was a respected professional in the field of construction and OSHA safety. He worked as a Construction Safety Director for over 50 years and worked to protect and educate hundreds of workers through the course of his career. He was known in his field...

Eric Lee Moore passed away peacefully in his sleep on  Tuesday, August 22nd at Westview Healthcare Center in Dayville, CT.    Eric Lee, known as Rick to his friends, was born on October 5,1942 to Charles and Dorothy Moore. He was the oldest of six children. He is survived by two sisters, Lynne Allard of New Hampshire and Patty Biagioni of Maine. Three of his siblings have passed on before him, a sister, Janet and a brother, Scott. Another sister, Nancy Sue, passed away as a...

On August 18th 2023 Maureen C. (Orcutt) Verville of Poquetanuck CT passed away in her home. She was born March 28th 1926 in Johnston, Rhode Island to Francis T. Orcutt and Margaret (Leonard) Orcutt. She was youngest of 2 children. She is survived by her son Michael Verville, his wife Joy Verville of Jewett City CT, daughter Linda A. Verville of Poquetanuck CT, 4 grandchildren Austin Verville, his wife Stacey Perry, Thomas Verville, his wife Carole Verville, Jennifer (Verville) McKenna, her...

Brittany Ann Gauthier, born Schalla, of Norwich, CT passed away August 17, 2023 at the age of 32 following an illness. She was an amazing Wife, Mother, Daughter, and Friend. Brittany was determined, strong willed, and nothing snuck by her! When she loved you, it was a love that no one else in this world could ever compare to. She loved hard. Day or night Brittany was always there to help anyone thru anything. To have such dedication from one person, is unbelievable, she would not back down...

Charles Phillip Gaudreau, Jr., 78, of Edmond Road, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the W.W. Backus Hospital, Norwich CT surrounded by his loving family.   He was born July 18, 1945, in Norwich, CT son to the late Charles Phillip and Doris (Barry) Gaudreau, Jr. On January 14, 1967 he was married to Jane (Flexer) Gaudreau.  She survives him.   Charles worked for many years as a truck driver in the construction industry.  He was a member of Mid Shipmen of...