Articles by David Fortier

William L. ‘Bill’ O’Neil

William L. “Bill” O’Neil, of Bristol, beloved husband of Jeannine (Gervais) O’Neil, died unexpectedly on Friday, Dec. 16, at John Dempsey Hospital. Bill was born on…



Dec. 19-25

Monday, Dec. 19- No events scheduled. Tuesday, Dec. 20- Mama Train @ The Holiday Coffee House, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public Library RSVP: http://www.bristollib.com/ Contact: 860-584-7787…



Bits and pieces

Latest COVID-19 stats Bristol’s COVID-19 positivity rate is 9.3 percent down from 9.7 percent two weeks ago with 52 positive cases up from 54 cases,…


Roland Dumont, 90

Roland J. Dumont, 90, of Bristol, joined the love of his life, Shirley Butler on Dec. 12.  While Roland died peacefully, surrounded by family, peaceful…



Bits and pieces

Latest COVID-19 stats Bristol’s COVID-19 positivity rate is 9.7 percent up from 4.2 percent two weeks ago with 50 positive cases up from 22 cases,…


Adela T. Soto, 89

Adela T. Soto, 89, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Bristol Hospital. She was born on Oct. 19, 1933, in Puerto Rico,…


Thomas A. Jeffway, 90

Thomas A. Jeffway, Sr., 90, of Bristol, widower of Jean (Naylor) Jeffway, died on Friday, Dec. 2. Thomas was born on Oct. 2, 1932 in…



Bits and pieces

American Clock & Watch Museum presents gallery talk by noted author Mary Jane Dapkus, former museum curator and editor of the Timepiece Journal, will present a…


Rita Mastrobattista, 84

Rita (Camire) Mastrobattista, 84, of Bristol, died on Monday, Nov. 28, at The Pines at Bristol. Rita was born in Bristol on May 30, 1938, and…


Ronald C. Messier, 75

Ronald C Messier died peacefully the morning of Nov. 23, five days short of his 76th birthday. He was born to Robert L. Messier and…





Wilma June Pershken, 89

Wilma June Pershken, 89, of Bristol, passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 13, at New Britain General Hospital. Wilma was born Jan. 17, 1933, in Callicoon,…


Theresa M. Shores, 87

Theresa M. (Muscello) Shores, 87, of Bristol, widow of John H. Shores, died on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at home surrounded by family and friends. Theresa…