Michal Kokiel
Michal Kokiel, 87, of Bristol, widower of Judith A. (Beaupre) Kokiel, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 28 at home. Michal was born in Poland on June 14, 1934, and…
Articles by David Fortier
Mayor’s connection to former employer raises questions
To the editor: In a recent Facebook comment posted after an event at Bristol Health to recognize health care workers for their heroic efforts during the pandemic, Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano…
Peter David Burke
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and friend Peter David Burke, 83, of Bristol, who died of natural causes on Thursday, Jan….
David M. Mancini Sr.
David M. Mancini, Sr., 60, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 25. David was born on Jan. 9, 1962, to the late Jack and Giovanna Mancini. He lived his entire life…
Cynthia L. (Norton) Usher
Cynthia L. (Norton) Usher, 69, of Plymouth, beloved wife of Ronald Usher, died on Thursday, Jan. 27, at home. Cindy was born on Oct. 17, 1952, in Southington and was a…
Another storm, a couple of losses and a good conversation begins
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the storm will have passed, and it will have turned out we did okay, unlike some other areas of the state and further up…
New snow plowing machine debuts in 1897
Complied by Dave Greenleaf 150 Years Ago – January 1872 Mr. C.S. Bailey was cruelly attacked and badly injured last Thursday at the shop of J.H. Sessions by a shopmate…
Edwina (Michaud) Nadeau
Edwina (Michaud) Nadeau, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 18, in Florida. Formerly of Bristol, Edwina lived in Satsuma, Fla., with her husband, Bob, who predeceased her in 2005. …
Clifford Lawrence Miller
Clifford Lawrence Miller, 89, of Bristol, beloved husband of Theresa Soprano, died on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Born on Jan. 25, 1933, in Warwick, N.Y., he was the second youngest of…
Eleanor F. (Holt) Hurlburt
Eleanor F. (Holt) Hurlburt, 83, of Bristol, beloved wife of Franklin L. Hurlburt, died on Sunday, Jan. 23, at Bristol Hospital. Eleanor was born on Jan. 25, 1938, in Bristol…
Raymond A. Kozaryn
Raymond A. Kozaryn, 52 of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 20, after a brief illness. He was born on Feb. 27, 1969, in Hartford, Conn., the son of the late…
Some venting, a new letters policy and a book on the working-class
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the ice is still with us, sort of. It is definitely in the air, but it is also there underfoot, in patches, so that when I…
O’Neil Bellefleur
O’Neil Bellefleur, 56, lifelong resident of Bristol, died on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at home. O’Neil was the beloved son of Fernande (Plourde) Bellefleur of Bristol and the late Alfred J….
Council member responds to meet and greet article
To the editor, I see that you reposted the article by Anna Bedell after correcting misinformation regarding a recent council meet and greet. I want to thank you for making…
Clarence Sirois
Clarence Sirois, 80, of Bristol, beloved husband of Camilla (Fortin) Sirois, died on Friday, Jan. 14, at Bristol Hospital. Clarence was born in Green River, New Brunswick, Canada, on Dec. 1,…
Always good to hear from readers. Some local enterprises featured on state-wide venues.
By David Fortier Come Sunday morning, the temperature will have dipped to around 0 degrees with a wind chill of –7 degrees. It makes the walk to church, a short…
Stefan Sujecki
Stefan Sujecki, 96, of Avon, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, after a brief stay at Hughes Health & Rehabilitation, West Hartford. He was the husband of the late Anita C….
Warming shelter locations in Bristol
The following are warming shelter locations and times for those in need here in Bristol: Bristol Public Library, 5 High St., Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.Bristol Senior…
Joint board and city council meeting Tuesday evening
Among the items on the agendas for this week Joint Board and City Council meetings is a routine contract update for work on city hall, the allocation of funds to…
Stephen J. Roberts
Stephen J. Roberts 90, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Jan. 8. Steve was born in Stamford, Conn., on Nov. 15, 1931, to the late Frederick and…