All Obituaries

Lura Anna (Bailey) Michelson, known to all as “Anna” passed from this life peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020.  Anna was born Dec 26, 1922 in Middletown to the late Lura (Barton) Bailey and Harry Bailey, Sr., formerly of East Hampton.  Anna was a lifelong resident of East Hampton.  She was a student of East Hampton High School’s first graduating class in 1940.  However, before the opening of East Hampton High School, she attended Middletown High where...

Lester J. Michaud, 65, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. He had been the loving husband of Carlene (Bouchard) Michaud for 42 years. Born on July 26, 1954 in Fort Kent, ME to the late Joseph and Egline (Bernier) Michaud, he had been a longtime Southington resident. Lester worked as a butcher for over 42 years. He loved NASCAR, playing cribbage (especially with his son-in-law) and always making everyone around him...

Michael Mastrianni, age 87, loving husband of Ann (Brayfield) Mastrianni entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Waterbury, CT on December 18, 1932, and was the son of Anthony and Grazia (Angelicola) Mastrianni.  He enlisted in the US Army during the Korean War and was proud to serve his country for 4 years. In his early adult years, Mike was a driver for Lombard Bros. Trucking Company in Waterbury, CT. ...

Robert “Bobby” D. Martin, 83, of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut.  Bob was born in Fairland, Oklahoma on August 5, 1936 to the late Roy and Kizzie (Testerman) Martin.  He lived in Miami for most of his life, only recently moving to Connecticut to be closer to his daughter and her family.  Bob worked at B.F. Goodrich for many years before starting his career in real estate.  He worked for...

 Eileen (Gregg) Sperry, 106, of the Plantsville section of Southington, daughter of the late Frank and Bessie (Boone) Gregg, was born on September 25, 1913 in Rowena, New Brunswick, Canada. The family moved to Washburn, Maine when she was eight years old and she attended local schools. She married her late husband James, on March 22, 1931. In 1953, they moved to Meriden and lived there for 5 years before moving to her longtime home in Plantsville. When living in Maine, she was very...

Merrill “Mitch” C. Leach, 88, of Southington, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He had been the loving husband of  Arneta (Lovley) Leach for 68 years. Mitch proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of the Faith Living Church. He enjoyed boating, water skiing and camping. Mitch was a committed family man and had a strong faith in God. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, daughter,...

On September 1, 1936 Alan D. Brown, first child of William and Elizabeth Brown, was born in New Haven, CT.  Following a lengthy, hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's, Alan lost that battle on March 24, 2020. Survived by his long-time love and companion, Barbara Bradley, her son Scott and daughter Cheryl he also leaves behind his daughters and their spouses: Kathy Brown of Vernon, Susan and Scott Rule of Florida, and Laura and Ty Jamieson of Manchester, along with a son William...

Vincent "Michael" Lombardo, 74, of Southington, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at The Summit at Plantsville.   He was born on Nov, 30 1945 in Waterbury, CT. to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Barbieri) Lombardo, and was a lifelong Southington resident. He loved his town and was a member of many community groups throughout the years. Michael proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked as a flooring installer,...

Anita (Guyer) Styring, 94, of Cromwell and formerly of Southington, made her last curtain call on Saturday, March 21, 2020 after failing health, resulting from a stroke. Anita was born in Laconia, New Hampshire, April 5, 1925 to the late Alfred “Pete” and Rose (Fecteau) Guyer. She was one of eight children.  Anita attended Sacred Heart School, in Laconia and was a telephone operator in New Hampshire and CT for most of her life. She was a vocalist for many weddings and...

Eugene R. Bystrak, 89, of Southington, beloved husband for 66 years of Joanne (Parciak) Bystrak, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in the company of family.  Born in New Britain on December 31, 1930, son of the late John and Jennie (Bober) Bystrak, he had been a longtime resident of Southington. Eugene proudly served and was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Pratt and Whitney in Southington after many years of...