All Obituaries

Bonnie-Lee (Olson) Blake, 66, sadly passed away unexpectedly at home, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. She was born on September 18, 1955 in Norwich, Connecticut to Elva (Haskell) Bray and Frederick Olson. Bonnie graduated in 1973 from Norwich Technical School in Norwich, CT. She worked in Elderly Care until her retirement. Bonnie leaves behind her close cousins, Linda Dooley, Cynthia Kuster, Cheryl Giuliano, Betsy Haskell, Pamela Scheller and Laura Castagna, also aunts Patricia Morris and...

Diana Susan Brunelle, age 73, of Lisbon, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. Diana was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts on September 17, 1948 to the late John J Hlastawa and Muriel M (Lavers) Hlastawa. She was predeceased in 2015 by her loving husband of 46 years Jack C. Brunelle. She was also predeceased by her brother Paul Hlastawa. She is survived by her daughter Heather Brunelle and her son John Brunelle, his wife Tracy, and John’s children...

Melissa (Missy) Lee Ibbison, age 45, entered into eternal life unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31st, 2022. The oldest of four siblings, Missy was born on February 26, 1977 in Westerly, Rhode Island. She graduated from Griswold High School in 1993 with a nearly perfect SAT score. Missy was accepted into Ivy League colleges but chose to further her education close to family at UCONN, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History and English. Hard-working and driven, Missy was an...

Irene Margaret (Semancik) Bouley entered eternal life on Sunday, July 24, 2022. She wanted to be remembered for her love and trust in God and her devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary. Her joy in life was filling the role of wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher and friend. She was born on January 29, 1926 in the historic house called Burnham Tavern, North Burnham Highway, Lisbon and was the daughter of Andrew Semancik, Sr. and Susan (Barbalics) Semancik who predeceased her. She was also...

Paul G. Langlois Jr. 69 of Pleasant View St, peacefully passed on July 18, 2022 at his home, lovingly surrounded by family. Paul was born July 25, 1952 in Norwich, CT, son to the late Paul Langlois Sr. and Evelyn (Boulanger) Langlois. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1969-1972, stationed in Germany. On September 16, 1972 he married the love of his life, Lois (Kumiega) Langlois. During his 51 years with Lois, they built a home and raised a family, making countless memories along...

Preston - Assunta “Sue” Richard, 85 , passed away peacefully on Saturday, July16, 2022 at her home in Preston.  Her beloved husband of 66 years, Roger was by her side. Sue was born in 1937, the youngest daughter of Michael and Corradina Caputo.  She was preceded in death by her older sister Mary Scibilia (Caputo) and her parents. Sue graduated from Stonington High School in 1955.  Shortly thereafter she married the love of her life Roger Richard and began a...

Voluntown – Anne M. Long, 101, formerly of Voluntown, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022 at the Villa Maria Nursing Home in Plainfield, CT.    She was born November 21, 1920 in New Haven, CT to Jacob and Lempi (Tuomivirta) Kallio who emigrated to the United States from Finland.  She was predeceased be her husband Lester H. Long whom she married on July 19, 1947.  She was also predeceased by her son Richard H. Long of Manchester, CT, her sister Celia Lovequist...

In Loving Memory of John Minta, Jr.  born November 12, 1947.  Passed away at home July 14th 2022 in the morning surrounded by his family who loved him with all their hearts, wife Susan and daughters Christine, Denise, Kelly, Janine and his grandchildren Dylan, Ian, Logan and Maya, also his puppy Josie, as well as a amazing friend Justin.   John had the choice of farming or to accept a job in fisheries and wildlife in the state of RI, he chose to carry on the legacy of his...

GRISWOLD - Jordan Donald Robillard, age 30, of Glasgo, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 11, 2022. He was born on April 26, 1992 in Norwich, son of Alan Robillard Sr. of Glasgo and Joanne (Davis) Mileski of Griswold.   As a child Jordan spent most of his days riding bikes, playing wiffleball, kickball, and manhunt with his brothers, cousins, and neighborhood friends. He was an all around athlete playing every sport from a young age. Jordan then attended Griswold High School where...

Preston – James Cameron Bell, 79, of Preston passed away July 3, 2022 at Hartford Hospital. Jim was born December 5, 1942 in Norwich to John H.R. and Isabel (Henault) Bell, who predeceased him. He graduated from Marianapolis Preparatory School and attended Georgetown University.   Jim was active in Preston civic activities serving as vice chair of the Preston Redevelopment Agency and the Public Safety Committee.   Jim is survived by his wife Patricia Rotella Bell, his...