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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Readers now have a choice when it comes to their local news coverage. Support The Bristol Edition with a membership or a single donation and…
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…
Accident on Rt. 6 and King forces road closure until noon
A car stuck a utility pole, on Farmington Ave. (Rt. 6) in Bristol, early this morning, and as a result eastbound traffic in the area…