Roland D. Richard, 90
Roland D. Richard, “Rol, Rolo, Rollie, Racy, Dad O’ Dad,” of Bristol, Conn., and recent resident of Burlington, Mass., died on Jan. 11, at 90…
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Omer J. Deabay, 92
Omer J. Deabay, 92 of Farmington passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8. He was born on April 13, 1930, in Ashland, Maine, son of the…
Dominick F. ‘Nick’ Ferro, 81
Dominick F. “Nick” Ferro, 81, of Thomaston, longtime Bristol resident, beloved husband of Judith (Semrow) Ferro of 59 years, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on…
Events calendar, Jan. 9-15
By Anna Bedell Monday, Jan. 9 No events scheduled. Tuesday, Jan. 10 No events scheduled. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Cobblestone Road@The Library Coffee House, 6:30 p.m.,…
An inauguration day, some listening and reading about student success and the value of rest and another appeal
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, inauguration day at the state capitol will have come and gone. Since Mary was taking her oath as a…
Ann Marie Albert, 94
Ann Marie (Soucy) Albert, 94, of Bristol, widow of Gerard A. Albert, died on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Ingraham Manor. Ann Marie was born on June…
Thomas Mark Lyman, 70
Thomas Mark Lyman, 70, of Bristol died on Dec. 27, 2022, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his daughter…
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Murphy, 96
Elizabeth L. (Marchand) Murphy, “Betty,” 96, died peacefully on Jan. 1, at Shady Oaks Assisted Living in Bristol. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of…
Carol L. Kelley, 80
Carol L. (Bradley) Kelley, 80, of Bristol, beloved wife of James D. Kelley died on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. at Bristol Hospital. Carol was born on…
Ercole Labadia, 87
Ercole Labadia, 87, of Bristol and Stuart, Fla., passed away on Dec. 25, with his wife of 40 years Pamela (Plourde) Labadia and his family…
John A. Rizzi, 84
John A. Rizzi, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family with dignity and grace on Saturday, Dec. 31. Born in Bristol, he was the son…
Frances Teti, 77
Frances (Manocchio) Teti, 77, of Bristol, widow of John Teti, died on Friday, Dec. 30, at Apple Rehab in Plainville. Frances was born in Bristol…
Happy New Year! A birthday party, how you can help and more about our plans for 2023
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, come New Year, we will have celebrated the third birthday of baby girl grandchild, a New Year’s Eve baby….
Judy Ann Eason, 82
Judy Ann Eason, 82, widow of John Eason, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, at Ingraham Manor. Judy was born in Bristol on Sept….
William Gaffey Jr., 54
William J. Gaffey, Jr., 54, beloved husband of Brenda (Griffin) Gaffey, died on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Hartford Hospital. Bill was born in Meriden on…
Patricia Santilli, 87
Patricia (Frechette) Santilli, 87 of Bristol, widow of Oswald “Ozzie” Santilli, died peacefully on Monday, Dec. 26. She was comforted at the hour of her…
Louis Pitch, 63
Louis Pitch, 63, of Bristol, died on Tuesday, Dec 27, at home. Louis was born in New Britain on Nov. 27, 1959, and was a son of the late John Pitch, Jr. and Janet (Waluk) Pitch. He lived…
Donna Marie (Plachno) Konieczny
Donna Maria (Plachno) Konieczny, of Fort Pierce, Fla., formerly of Bristol, beloved Mom, Babcia, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Donna (Danusia)…
Christmas Eve, looking forward to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and some very involved podcasts
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, somehow the presents will all have been wrapped and found their way under the tree—a miracle since I will…
Kathy B. Lee, 63
Kathy B. (Fish) Lee, 63, of Bristol, beloved wife of Robert Focareto, died on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at John Dempsey Hospital. Kathy was born on…