Obituaries

Ludwig Samuel ‘Sam’ Gahr, 105

Ludwig Samuel “Sam” Gahr, 105, of Bristol, widower of Frances (Bashaw) Gahr, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Countryside Manor of Bristol. Sam was born on May 13,…


Barbara Lou (Carlson) Moris, 88

Barbara Lou (Carlson) Moris 88, widow of Richard J. Moris, passed away peacefully at Village Green of Bristol Saturday, Dec. 16, where she had been a resident for many years. Despite…



Nancy Hoffnagle Hoyt, 88

Nancy Hoffnagle Hoyt, 88, of Burlington, widow of Robert Edward Hoyt, died on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Avon Health Center. Nancy was born in Bristol on May 3, 1935.  She…


Christine (Protu) Giordamnis, 72

Christine (Protu) Giordamnis, 72, of Bristol, beloved wife of Iordanis Giordamnis, died on Friday, Dec. 15, at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington. Christine was born on Jan. 29, 1951, in Rhodes,…


Mary F. Santorso, 93

Mary F. Santorso, 93 of Forestville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 18. She was born on July 8, 1930, in Bristol, daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Catucci) Fortunato….


Florence S. Buttaro, 87

Florence S. Buttaro, 87, of Forestville, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at home. She was the wife of the late Sebastian Buttaro. Florence was born in Unionville in July…


Sharon MacRae DuTremble, 55

Sharon MacRae DuTremble, 55, of Bristol, passed away surrounded by her husband, daughter and friends on Dec. 15, at Bristol Hospital. She was born in Bristol on Aug/ 11, 1968. to…


Robert A. Martel, Sr., 88

Robert A. Martel, Sr., 88, of Bristol, beloved husband of Claudette (Thibodeau) Martel, died on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at St. Vincent Hospital, Bridgeport. Bob was born on Jan. 22, 1935,…


Norman D. Martineau, 92

Norman D. Martineau, 92, of Bristol, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9. He was born on June 23, 1931, in Kensington, son of the late Delphis and Rosa (Lafond) Martineau….


Brian McCutcheon, 64

Brian McCutcheon, 64, of Avon, beloved husband and father, passed away surrounded by family on Nov. 3. Born in Bristol on July 24, 1959, he was the son of the…


Mary L. Stokosa, 74

Mary L. Stokosa, 74, of Bellevue, Neb., formerly of Bristol, died on Thursday, Dec. 7. Mary was born in Bristol on June 2, 1949, and was one of three daughters of…



Robert J. Avolt, 80

Robert J. Avolt, 80, beloved husband of Nancy (Knibbs) Avolt, died on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Bob was born July 30, 1943, in Bristol…


Jane (Vachon) Caron, 89

Jane (Vachon) Caron, 89, of Birchwood Terrace, Bristol, died on Thursday, Nov. 30, at Bristol Hospital. Jane was born in Auburn, Maine, on Aug. 10, 1934, and was the only child…


Roxanne Vona, 68

Roxanne Vona, 68, of Bristol, beloved wife of Joseph Vona, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 28, surrounded by her husband and three children. Roxanne was born in Southington on Dec. 20,…


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Mallie Gladis, 98

Mallie Gladis of Bristol, Conn., passed away peacefully at the age of 98 on Monday, Nov. 27, following a brief illness, with her son and daughter by her side. Mallie was…


Claude L. Paradis, 85

Claude L. Paradis, 85, of Forestville, widower of Sharon (Zimmer) Paradis, died on Thursday, Nov. 23, at The Pines at Bristol.   Claude was born in Bristol on April 2, 1938,…