Robert K. Erling, 72
Robert K. Erling, 72, longtime Bristol resident, beloved husband of Cynthia (Solak) Erling, died on Sunday at Jerome Home, New Britain. Bob was born in New…
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Anti-racism rally held at site of white supremacist demonstration
By David Fortier A small crowd gathered in person and others joined the event via livestreaming to share their strong opposition to recent white supremacist…
Shirley Ann (Nemeth) Stellon, 82
Shirley Ann (Nemeth) Stellon, 82, of Bristol, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on Aug. 26. Shirley, a daughter of the late Francis and Marion…
Sigmund Seroczynski, Sr., 83
Sigmund Seroczynski, Sr., 83, of Bristol, died on Friday, Aug. 25, at Sharon Health Care Center. Sigmund was born in France on Sept. 12, 1939, and…
Croceann (Petrolito) Caccamo, 78
Croceann (Petrolito) Caccamo 78, of Bristol, widow of Joseph F. Caccamo, Jr., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 26, after a long illness. Croceann, known to…
Community-wide discussion and rally, another family get together and provocative reading and listening
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, word is that there will be a community action and response to a recent white supremacist demonstration at the…
Bristol Historical Society honors members of the community, volunteers at its annual dinner
At its annual dinner, the Bristol Historical Society recognized a member of the community for his contributions capturing an important element of Bristol history, awarded…
Gloria Lucia Hyland, 97
Gloria Lucia Hyland, 97, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 22. She was born on Oct. 14, 1925, in Waterbury, daughter of the late…
Irene LaValley
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene LaValley on Aug. 21. Born in Bristol to her late parents, Rosario and Agnes…
Robert E. Dougeneck, 78
Robert E. Dougeneck, 78, of Bristol, widow of Linda (Schubert) Dougeneck, died on Monday, Aug. 21, at Bristol Hospital. Bob was born in Waterbury on July…
Lois (Park) Conrod, 95
Lois (Park) Conrod, 95, of Bristol, widow of Ernest P. Conrod, died on Sunday, Aug. 20, at Bristol Hospital. Lois was born in Albany, N.Y.,…
Patricia Ann (Duperry) Bayer, 83
Patricia Ann (Duperry) Bayer, 83, formerly of Bristol, peacefully exhaled her final breath on Aug. 16 after one week of hospice care in Palm Coast,…
A wonderful day for a wonderful event, some old writers reread and a podcast rerun to shed light on now
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, another Rockwell Summer Festival will have come and gone. Kudos to the West End Association and their partners for…
Rockwell Park Summer Festival features record number of vendors, expanded KidZone, wide variety of food offerings and 12 bands at two venues
The organizers of the 2023 Rockwell Summer Festival encourage people to “Come hungry” to this year’s event, this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…
Peace march draws longtime activists and newcomers
By David Fortier Sunday’s March for Peace drew almost 50 people to the Federal Hill Green for the 1.2-mile walk to Birge Pond where there…
Marguerite M. Elliott, 90
Marguerite M. Elliott, 90, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13. She was born on July 31, 1933, in Bristol, daughter of the late…
Lightning storms, a show for kids, controversy on the local Board of Education and things to do
Come Sunday morning, the lightning and thunder and pounding rain from Saturday night will be behind us, at least for the time being. For Mary…
Dorothy A. Baxter, 88
Dorothy A. Baxter, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Aug. 7. She was born Feb. 18, 1935. in Torrington, daughter…
Walter Peter Waskiewicz, 80
Walter Peter Waskiewicz, 80, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, Aug. 7. He was born on May 4,1943, in Plainville, son of the late Walter…
Frank Warren Gress, 87
It is with indescribable heartache and sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Gress, 83 years old, at UConn Hospital in Farmington after a…