Obituaries

Walter C. Deckert Jr

Walter C. Deckert Jr

Jun 20, 2013

Walter C. Deckert Jr., 80, of Southington passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday June 20, 2013. He was the loving husband of Bonita (Lewis) Deckert for nearly 47 years.

Born October 19, 1932 in Southington to the late Walter C. Deckert Sr. and Bertha (Reinhard) Deckert, he had been a resident of Pittsfield, Maine for over 30 years before...

John F. Hetzler

John F. Hetzler

Jun 2, 2013

John F. Hetzler, 52, of Southington passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday June 2, 2013. He was the loving father of his two adoring daughters, Autumn Silva and Monique Hetzler, both of Bristol.

Born December 14, 1960 in Bristol to Richard and Jacquelyn (Brouillard) Hetzler of Southington, he had been a longtime Southington and Bristol resident.

John was...

Jean M. Freer

Jean M. Freer

May 30, 2013

Jean M. (Mongillo) Freer, 78, of Southington passed away at her home on Thursday May 30, 2013. She had been the loving wife of John Freer for 57 years.

Born March 20, 1935 in Southington to the late Pasquale and Mary (Pelcher) Mongillo, she had been a lifelong Southington resident. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and gardening....

Jean A. Bennett

Jean A. Bennett

May 29, 2013

Jean Adelaide McKay Bennett, 80, formerly of Cheshire (and Southington), went to be with her Lord Jesus on May 29, 2013 with her family by her side. Jean, born March 22, 1933, was known through her life as quiet, sweet, gracious, sacrificial, generous and compassionate. Jean was a devoted daughter who cared for her aging family members with patience and...

Gerald J. Chamberland

Gerald J. Chamberland

May 28, 2013

Gerald J. Chamberland, 66, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 28, 2013 at The Pines at Bristol. He had been the loving husband of Alice (Gonsalves) Chamberland for 43 years.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada on February 22, 1947, to the late Wilbrod and Hilda Boutot, he had been a longtime Bristol resident.

Jerry proudly served his country in...

Joan D. Parker

Joan D. Parker

May 14, 2013

Joan (Derenthal) Parker, 84, of Southington passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the loving wife of the Wilford R. Parker for 51 years.

Born December 8, 1928 in Madison to the late John and Frederika (O'Connell) Derenthal, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

Joan was active in the Women's Club both...

Edwin A. Elliott Jr

Edwin A. Elliott Jr

May 10, 2013

Edwin Alexander Elliott Jr., 78, of Meriden, CT, formerly of Bethany, passed away May 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Ed was born October 17, 1934 to the late Edwin Sr. and Barbara Alice Elliott in New Haven, CT, the youngest of 3 children. He graduated on the Dean's list from Quinnipiac University in 1962.

Ed served in...

Sally Marie Pacia

Sally Marie Pacia

Apr 29, 2013

Sally Marie Pacia, 96, of Southington passed away peacefully on Monday April 29, 2013 at the Summit at Plantsville.

Born in Southington on November 10, 1916 to the late John and Mary (Milnik) Pacia, she had been a lifelong Southington resident.

Sally graduated from Hartford Hospital in 1946 and worked as a registered nurse for many years. She also attended Columbia University...

Claire C. Munson

Claire C. Munson

Apr 22, 2013

Claire Crandall Munson died Monday April 22, 2013 at her home. She was born November 22, 1923 in Waterbury, to the late Harris Crandall Sr. and Helen (Parmalee) Crandall. She lived most of her 89 years in Southington. After graduating from Lewis High School, she married her high school sweetheart, the late Walter W. Munson. She worked for many years...

Willy Tellado

Willy Tellado

Apr 4, 2013

Willy Tellado, 52, of Southington passed away on Thursday April 4, 2013. He was the loving son of Neri (Rosado) Tellado and the late Juan M. Tellado.

Willy was born in Bridgeport, CT on October 24, 1960, and had been a longtime Southington resident.

Willy was an artist at heart and a baker by trade. He will be deeply missed by...