Articles by David Fortier

Bit and pieces

Bakery on Maple co-owners tie the knot The way Dave Landi of Bakery on Maple tells it he and Erika Stirk, co-owner, didn’t want to…



Raymond M. DePatra Jr., 93

Raymond M. DePatra Jr., 93, of Bristol, widower of Dorothy (LaFlamme) DePatra, died on Friday, June 3, at home. Ray was born in Brockton, Mass., on May 7, 1929, and…


Mark Derek Cawood, 67

Mark Derek Cawood, 67, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, May 31. He was born on April 19, 1955, in South Africa, son of the…


David Parker

It is with great sorrow we share the passing of Dave Parker. He passed peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, May…


Isabelle ‘Izzy’ LaFountain, 79

Isabelle (Aubin) “Izzy” LaFountain, 79, of Bristol, beloved wife of Howard R. “Howie” LaFountain, died on Monday, May 30, at Bristol Hospital. Izzy was born in Bristol…



Bits and pieces

Memorial Day weekend celebrations and events A note left on the door of Sporty’s on the corner of Maple and Judd streets notifies patrons that…




Lillian G. Eckstrom, 97

We never truly lose those that pass on.  Their physical presence may leave us, but the heart and the love are not gone, even in…


Bits and Pieces

Bakery on Maple celebrates 1st anniversary Bakery on Maple celebrates its first year in business on May 24. The microbakery’s celebration began Saturday with free…





Bits and pieces

Hahn endorsed, will face Martin in 31st Senate District race On Wednesday evening, former Bristol City Councilor Greg Hahn was unanimously endorsed by the Democratic…