Time for yardwork, a little hoop and a family celebration
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary will have started working a bit in the yard, but the weather is still not ideal—better but not what one might expect this…
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John J. Warkoski, 90
John J. Warkoski, 90, of Bristol, widower of Mary A. (Tedesco) Warkoski, passed away at home on Thursday, April 21, while holding hands with his only child Lynda. John was…
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By David Fortier TBE is pushing ahead as a viable business, with the goal of providing the community with a high-quality news operation that covers Bristol exclusively. Our voluntary effort…
A Saturday afternoon challenge
David Fortier TBE is looking for five (5) people who appreciate good community journalism, one that focuses on our city, the people around us, and even us — look at…
Louis ‘Lou’ J. Castonguay
Louis J. Castonguay (“Lou”), 91, of Farmington, widower of Georgette M. (Lapointe) Castonguay, died peacefully on Thursday, April 21, at the Shady Oaks Assisted Living Facility. Lou was born in…
Roger G. Grandbois
Roger G. Grandbois, 91, died on Tuesday, April 19, at his home with his wife of 65 years by his side. He was born in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada on March…
Dorothea ‘Jean’ St. Amand
Dorothea “Jean” St. Amand, 82, of Bristol passed away on Monday April 18. Jean was born on June 24, 1939 in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of the late Frederick William…
Jean Jones Billington
Jean Jones Billington, age 84, of Bristol, died at her home on Good Friday, April 15, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Forestville on August 14, 1937…
Bernadette C. Dickau
Bernadette C. Dickau, 79, of Holiday, Fla., formerly of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, March 22. She was born on Nov. 24, 1942 in Bronx, N.Y., daughter of the late Stephen…
Thomas ‘Tom’ Patterson Nordgren
Thomas “Tom” Patterson Nordgren, 64, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at UConn Hospital. He was born on Sept. 16, 1957 in New Britain, son of the…
Olive Haviland
Olive R (Taylor) Haviland, 95, widow of Raymond E. Haviland, passed into eternal life on Thursday, April 17, at The Pines at Bristol. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she lived on…
Some ricotta cookies from a friend’s recipe, Easter with the kids and other connections among us
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Easter Sunday at the Fortier household, we will have gone to Mass at 8 a.m. and then hit the road for our Easter dinner…
Kristine Bilodeau
Kristine (Libby) Bilodeau, 55, of Bristol, beloved wife of Paul J. Bilodeau, died on Saturday, April 9, at Bristol Hospital. Kris was born in Bristol on Aug. 3, 1966, and was…
Rose Szandarowsky
Rose (Bettua) Szandarowsky, 90, of Bristol, widow of Erwin Szandarowsky, passed peacefully on Friday, April 8, with her family by her side. Rose was born in Aliquippa, Pa., on April…
Beverly Strong
Beverly (Woodard) Strong, 84, widow of Ralph Strong, passed away on Sunday, April 10, at the John Dempsey Hospital. Beverly was born in Bristol on Dec. 5, 1937, the daughter of Archibald and Susan (Lefebvre)…
Domenic Manocchio
Domenic Manocchio “Dom” “Donny,” 62, of Terryville, died on Thursday, April 7, at Bristol Hospital. Dom was born in Bristol on July 15, 1959, and was the son of the…
One more time to Hartford Stage for another gem, this time from Neil Simon starring Marsha Mason
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have attended another Hartford Stage production, this time Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers, starring Marsha Mason, who also co-directed. She…
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Douglas M. Duval
Douglas M. Duval, 71, of Bristol, beloved husband of Carol (Foley) Duval, died on Tuesday, April 5, at home after a bravely fought battle with cancer. Doug was born in…