Tough times for Ukrainians, prayers and the everyday — all of a piece
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the war in Ukraine will have reached its 11th day and I will have started to moderate my exposure to the news, taking in…
Articles by David Fortier
Peter Haras
Peter Haras, 75, of Bristol, beloved husband of Cheryl (Watton) Haras passed away on Thursday, Feb. 24, at Bristol Hospital. Peter was born on January 6, 1947, in Mannheim, Germany,…
CT Mirror coverage of Diamantis continues on almost a daily basis
The number of stories covering the scandal brewing around Kosta Diamantis, one-time state representative from the 79th District, continues to grow. For instance, CT Mirror has over 20 stories, including state…
Hospital receives donation of x-ray machine in 1922, McHugh breaks scoring records in 1947
Compiled by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – February 1872 Some families in town and in Wolcott have been sorely afflicted with Scarlet Fever and some deaths have occurred, but…
Another grandbaby birthday, some upcoming meetings and more plans
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the second of three grandkids will have turned two years old, and enjoyed the big day as only a two-year-old might–pushing through, fighting that…
Robert R. Leone
Robert R. Leone, 82, of Bristol, widower of Mary B. (Wilson) Leone, died on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Bob was born in New Britain on July…
Alfred Richard ‘Dick’ Kirschner
Alfred Richard “Dick” Kirschner, 97, of Bristol, widower of Ann “Betty” Kirschner and Bernice Shelberg, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Dick was born on Oct. 2, 1924, in New…
Joyce Barrett
Joyce (Cook) Barrett, 90, widow of Roger Barrett, died surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Feb. 18, at Ingraham Manor. Joyce was born on July 22, 1931, in Bristol…
Joseph J. Ferraro
Joseph J. Ferraro, 90, of Bristol, beloved husband of Rebecca (Gentile) Ferraro, died on Friday, Feb. 18. Joe was born in Bristol on April 28, 1931, and was one of…
Snow squalls and TBE future plans
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the temperature will have dipped again to a balmy 18 degrees, with the windchill an even balmier 9 degrees, becoming one of those mornings…
Pauline S. Casey
Pauline S. Casey, 72, of Bristol, died on Saturday, Feb. 12, at The Pines at Bristol. Pauline was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on Dec. 18, 1949, and was…
A visit from grandbaby, viewing the Winter Olympics and a council reversal
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, we will have had a visit from one of the kids and grandbaby. That was on Wednesday, and Mary will have had returned the…
Cathy A. Demers
Cathy A. (St. Thomas) Demers, 73, of Bristol, widow of Luke P. Demers, died on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at New Britain General Hospital with her children by her side. Cathy was born on May 30, 1948, in New Britain and was daughter of the late Edward and Doris (Hadfield) St….
Richard L. Bilodeau
Richard L. Bilodeau, 76, of Bristol, widower of Frances (Merchant) Bilodeau, died on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at Amberwoods of Farmington. Richard was born on Sept. 9, 1945, in Bristol and was a…
Eric P. Boling
Eric P. Boling, 36, of Bristol, died on Friday, Feb. 4, at Bristol Hospital. Eric was born on Dec. 3, 1985, in Bristol to Wayne Boling and Tina (Trelli) Boling. A…
Train wreck redo
By Mike Nicastro This past week the Bristol’s Economic & Community Development Commission (ECD) in conjunction with the Downtown subgroup (tasked with overseeing Centre Square) made simple but meaningful modifications…
An old-time movie, a Board of Ed resolution and a second chance for Wheeler Clinic, perhaps
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, Mary and I will have decided to sleep in after a babysitting stint Saturday night so the parents might get out for a belated…
Board of Ed passes resolution along party lines
By David Fortier Republican board of education members, Wednesday night at their monthly board meeting, passed a resolution, over the objections of their Democratic counterparts, asking that Gov. Lamont rescind…
Henriette (Dallaire) Labrecque
Henriette (Dallaire) Labrecque, 94, of Bristol, widow of Philippe Labrecque, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 2, at The Pines at Bristol. Born in Canada in 1927, she was one of 15…
Anthony DeLorenzo
Anthony DeLorenzo, 80, of Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Southington, beloved husband of Diane (Lonuzzo) DeLorenzo, died on Friday, Jan. 28, at Halifax Health Hospice, Ormond Beach. Anthony was born…