Obituaries

Gary A. Seamon

Gary A. Seamon

Jun 19, 2019

Gary A. Seamon, 53, of Southington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend.

Gary was born on May 28, 1966 in New Britain to Irene (Gregoire) Seamon and the late William F. Seamon.

He was a machinist by trade and loved music and golfing....

Stanley J. Bouchard

Stanley J. Bouchard

Jun 19, 2019

Stanley J. Bouchard, 63, of Southington, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 surrounded by his family at the HOCC at New Britain. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend.

Born on March 22, 1956 in Fort Kent, ME to Cecilia (Theriault) Bouchard and the late Rosaire Bouchard, he had been a longtime Southington resident. Stanley was a...

Walter "Archie" Zajac

Walter "Archie" Zajac

Jun 17, 2019

Walter “Archie” Zajac, 89, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the HOCC at New Britain General.

Born in Southington on March 31, 1930 to the late Matthew and Anna (Uliasz) Zajac, he had been a lifelong Southington resident.

Archie was a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion Post 72...

Helen C. Crispino

Helen C. Crispino

Jun 11, 2019

Helen C. Crispino, 93, of Plantsville, passed away on June 11, 2019 at Mulberry Gardens in Plantsville, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her five children: Ralph Crispino, Jr. of East Haddam, Donald Crispino and wife Shan of Ocala, FL, Jerry Crispino and wife Robin of Southington, Dennis Crispino and wife Kathleen of Bristol, and Diane McNicholas...

Peter John Robertson

Peter John Robertson

Jun 8, 2019

Peter John Robertson, 73, of West Hartford, passed away on June 8, 2019.

Peter was born on February 7, 1946 in Leeds, England to the late Walter and Sylvia “Joan” (Bowden) Robertson.

Peter earned his degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Southampton. He worked as an aeronautical engineer at British Aerospace, and after moving to the United States,...

Scott A. De Rosa

Scott A. De Rosa

Jun 6, 2019

Scott A. De Rosa, 47, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 6, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Allison (Scarfo) De Rosa.

Scott was born on October 16, 1971 in Meriden to Nicholas De Rosa Jr. and the late Rosemarie (Konenborg) De Rosa. He was a talented chef and an avid Patriots fan.

In addition to leaving...

David G. Guerrin

David G. Guerrin

Jun 4, 2019

David George Guerrin lead the next generation of his family when he was born on February 26th, 1956. He took a peaceful leap to Eternity on June 4, 2019.

David lived a full life serving others at work, local and global community, and in his church homes.  With his beloved wife Amy of almost 35 years by his side, he...

Michael E. Chubet

Michael E. Chubet

May 28, 2019

Michael E. Chubet, 67, longtime Southington resident, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. 

Michael was born on August 27, 1951 in Natick, MA, the oldest son of ten children to the late Edward and Florence (Billingham) Chubet.

Mike was a Southington High School graduate, Class of 1969. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Post...

Evalyn C. Phelps

Evalyn C. Phelps

May 23, 2019

Evalyn C. (Joy) Phelps, 95, of South Windsor and formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. She had been the loving wife of the late Robert H. Phelps for 54 years.

Evalyn was born on November 17, 1923 in Southington to the late Albert and Edith (Taylor) Joy. She worked as an...

Terrence L. Emery

Terrence L. Emery

May 23, 2019

Terrence “Terry” L. Emery, 81 of Bristol and formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville.

Born on August 22, 1938 in Lincoln, Maine to the late Sherwood and Ella (Sleeper) Emery, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Terry loved music, especially country music and playing the guitar.

He...

Elizabeth S. Statkiewicz

Elizabeth S. Statkiewicz

May 9, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” (Snow) Statkiewicz, 77, of Southington, passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at HOCC at New Britain.

Born on June 24, 1941 in Bristol to the late Myron and Mary (Sweeney) Snow, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

Betty met the love of her life, Edward J. Statkiewicz, at the Southington Drive-In. She...

Cheryl R. Burkhardt

Cheryl R. Burkhardt

May 5, 2019

Cheryl R. Burkhardt, 75, of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 5, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on February 11, 1944 in Houlton, Maine to the late Raymond and Hope (Alward) Ritchie, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

She was a devoted mother and loving Nana. Her entire life was...

Jean L. Paradis

Jean L. Paradis

May 3, 2019

Jean L. Paradis, 87, of Southington, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Village Green of Bristol. He had been the loving husband of the late Phyllis (Washburn) Paradis for nearly 62 years.

Born on Dec. 27, 1931 in Frenchville, Maine to the late Alfred and Modeste (Boucher) Paradis, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Jean was a...

Joseph N. Racine

Joseph N. Racine

Apr 30, 2019

Joseph N. Racine, 66, of Southington, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Hartford Hospital. He was the loving husband of Gail (Spencer) Racine for 44 years.

Joseph was born in Langely, VA on June 20, 1952, son of Roger Racine and the late Doris (Tatro) Racine. He was a 1970 graduate of Enfield High School and earned his...

Richard H. Fortier

Richard H. Fortier

Apr 29, 2019

Richard H. Fortier, 90, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019 at MidState Medical Center. He had been the loving husband of the late Carmella (LoRusso) Fortier.

Born on May 19, 1928 in Waterbury to the late Henry and Adrienne (Trottier) Fortier, he had been a longtime Southington resident.

Richard was a graduate of Leavenworth High School...

Joseph A. DiLeo

Joseph A. DiLeo

Apr 25, 2019

Joseph A. DiLeo, 90, of Southington and formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the HOCC of New Britain. He had been the loving husband of Anne (Smith) DiLeo for nearly 58 years.

Joseph was born on May 30th 1928 in Waterbury to the late Nunzio and Teresa (Favale) DiLeo. He proudly served his...

Melvin Morris

Melvin Morris

Apr 24, 2019

Melvin Morris, 81, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  He was born in South Dakota, son of the late Harvey and Cora (Dinger) Morris.  He was predeceased by his loving wife Harriet (Borajkiewicz) Morris who is sure to be giving him an earful right now.  

Melvin enlisted in the Army out of high school and met the...

Leonard M. Parente

Leonard M. Parente

Apr 23, 2019

On April 1, after a long illness, my father’s breathing became erratic and was rapidly declining.  After a few days he stabilized.  A week later I said to his nurse, “I thought he was going to pass last week.”  She smiled and said, “Nope, that’s just Leonard being Leonard, the ultimate April Fool’s Joke!”  Then we laughed, hugged and cried!

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Tracy A. Heim

Tracy A. Heim

Apr 21, 2019

Tracy A. Heim, 45, of Southington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born on February 14, 1974 in New Britain to Philip Heim and the late Nadine (Rider) Heim, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

Tracy worked for many years as a special education para at the Linden Street School and other schools in Plainville. She also...

Rose Earley

Rose Earley

Apr 20, 2019

Rose (DeMartino) Earley, 76, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully after battling lung cancer on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at The Orchards in Southington.

Born on February 20, 1943 in New Haven, CT to the late Leo and Carmel (Calabrese) DeMartino, she had been a longtime Cheshire resident.

Rose was a talented chef and co-owned and operated the Victorian House in...