Margaret P. Cassella, 96, formerly of Heaton Court, died Wednesday at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington. Born in Easthampton on March 28, 1910, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Gribben Page, she attended schools there. She lived in Pawtucket, R.I., and New Britain, Conn., before moving to Lenox in 1977 and to Stockbridge in 1980. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. Her husband, Stephen J. Cassella, whom she married Nov. 28, 1940, died July 15, 1979. She leaves a son, Dr. John S. Cassella of Stockbridge; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Lois Bober Davis/Brother

Al Guida/Mother

 Lottie (Bish) Guida, 91, died with dignity and grace at home on Thursday, (November 24, 2005) surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of Alexander S. Guida Jr. and was truly a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a family matriarch whose presence will be truly missed. Lottie was a pillar of the community who owned and operated Guidas Ice Cream Parlor for over 50 years. She was a charter member of Holy Cross Church, Holy Cross Ladies Guild and the Polonaise Club. She is survived by her devoted children, three sons and two daughters, Bernie J. Guida and his wife, Phyllis of Bristol; Alexander S. Guida III of Columbia; Michael J.A. Guida and his wife, Judy of New Britain. Lori Zydanowicz and her husband, Henry of New Britain; and Frances Guida of Quincy, MA. She leaves fourteen grandchildren, twenty one great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Monday, November 28, at 8:30 a.m. at New Britain Memorial Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain followed by the funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Sunday, November 27, from 2-6 p.m. at New Britain Memorial Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. New Britain, (directions Exit 37 off I-84 take a right at the exit, 1 1/2 miles on your right). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06452 or American Diabetes Assoc., 300 Research Pkwy., Meriden, CT 06450 or Connecticut 6 Chapter Parkinson's Assoc., 37 Allendale Dr., North Haven, CT 06473 or St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Lane, Memphis, TN 38105. To send a tribute to the family please visit www.mem.com.

Kathy Fagan Giedzinski/Mother

Marguerite "Peggy" (Wood) Fagan, 88, of New Britain, died Thursday, (August 18, 2005) at The Avon Health Center. Born in New Haven, she lived most of her life in New Britain, and was widowed in 1950, at the age of 32, when her husband Charles "Chick" Fagan passed away. She took great pride in successfully raising her three children. A 1935 graduate of NBHS, she was a member and past officer of the New Britain Chapter of Business and Professional Women, a member of St. Maurice Church, its Ladies Guild and Rosary Society, the Legion of Mary at St. Jerome's Church, and served as President of the Girls Club of New Britain National Bank. She worked in the Safe Deposit Department at New Britain National Bank for 28 years. She is survived by her sons Peter Fagan and his wife Gail of Silver Spring, MD, Jack and Julie Fagan of North Granby, her daughter Kathleen and Henry Giedzinski of Kennett Square, PA; eight grandchildren, Gail and Aaron Mazzatenta, David and Jennifer Giedzinski, Sara Lewis, Shani and Robert Miller, Abigail and Scott Murray, Melissa and Brady Perkins, James Morgan, and Christopher Fagan; five great-grandchildren, Megan and Adam Mazzatenta, Samuel and Cecilia Giedzinski, Colin Murray and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 8:15 a.m. from the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq., New Britain, going to St. Maurice Church, 100 Wightman Rd., New Britain, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Britain. Friends may call at the funeral home, TODAY, from 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions in her memory, may be made to either the Avon Health Center, 625 West Avon Rd., Avon, 06001 or to the Farmington Valley VNA Hospice, 8 Old Mill Lane, Simsbury, 06070. To share an online tribute, please visit us at www.farrellfuneralhome.com.

Jim Malone/Mother

Helen Ann (Colwick) Malone, 93, formerly of Kensington, residing at the Jerome Home in New Britain, widow of Robert D. Malone, died Saturday (August 13, 2005). Born in New Britain, daughter of the late John and Anna (Petrilak) Colwick, Helen has been a Kensington resident since 1961 and was employed at Sears for 15 years until her retirement in 1978. She was a member of St. Paul's Church in Kensington; a member of the St. Paul's Ladies Guild. An avid artist in her later years, Helen completed many art courses at CCSU and was a member of the Kensington Art League. Her work was shown at the New Britain Museum of American Art and also the Berlin Fair where she took Best in Show. Surviving is a son, James J. Malone and his wife Joan of Niantic; a daughter, Sharon Malone and her fiance Joseph Schlosser of Farmington; three grandchildren, Kevin Malone of Ft. Lauderdale; Kathleen Smith and her husband David of Ipswich, MA, and Kimberly Thompson and her husband Job of Avon; four great granddaughters, Kylie and Ashley Helen Smith, and Haylie and Jessica Thompson; a sister-in-law, Audrey Colwick of New Britain and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband Robert, she was predeceased by five brothers, John, Alexander, Donald, Michael and George Colwick, and a sister Agnes Laurie. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 9:15 a.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, Kensington. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours will be held Tuesday evening 5-8 p.m. at Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492. Please share a memory of Helen with her family on our online guestbook at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com

Dan Maguire/Mother

Rose (Cicalese) Lupo, 90, of Weatogue, passed away peacefully on Monday, (May 9, 2005) at the John Dempsey Hospital. She was born on March 21, 1915 in Naples, Italy, the daughter of the late Antonio and Agnes (Ducatelli) Cicalese. Rose came to this country when she was 12 years old along with her brother, sister, and mother to be with her father in Bloomfield. She met and married Francis P. Lupo and were together for 67 years before he passed away on March 21, 2004. Rose, better known as Grandma Rose, was a very loving wife, mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother and especially a great-grandmother to her family, and was a member of St. Mary's Church in Simsbury. She will be truly missed by her family and everyone who was touched by her. She is survived by her immediate family of a son, Louis F. Lupo of Weatogue, two daughters and sons-in-law, Marie L. Dixon and her husband, George of Windsor, Frances L. Kallaugher and her husband, Robert of East Granby, two loving granddaughters and their spouses, Lori and Mark Alexander of Glastonbury and Kim and Neal Harris of Niantic; four beautiful great-granddaughters whom she cherished, Rachelle Kallaugher, Alyssa Harris, Marisa Alexander and Gabriella Rose Alexander. She leaves a sister, Josephine Lavieri of Torrington, sisters-in-law: Antoinette Cicalese of Rocky Hill, Alyse Swingle of West Hartford, Petronella Pace and her husband, Americo of West Hartford, Rose Spirito and her husband, Savario of Rocky Hill and many wonderful nieces and nephews along with the Mayo, Walsh, Jollay and Dixon families. Besides being predeceased by her husband, she was also predeceased by her brother, Anthony Cicalese. The family would like to thank the staff at the John Dempsey Hospital for all they did for our Mom. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, Thursday, May 12, 4-7 p.m. Funeral will be Friday, May 13, 8:15 a.m. from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Simsbury. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Archdiocese of Hartford, Office of Radio & Television, 15 Peach Orchard Rd., Prospect, CT 06712-1052.

Bill Heslin/Mother, Frederica Uliano Heslin/Mother-in-law

Gertrude (Walsh) Heslin, 88, widow of William J. Heslin, Jr., died peacefully on Saturday, (November 27, 2004) surrounded by her loving family. She was born, on October 22, 1916 in New Britain, and was the daughter of the late Agnes (Hollfelder) Walsh and John J. Walsh. Gertrude was a Charter Member of St. Maurice Church and a parishioner of St. Jerome Church. A resident of New Britain all of her life, Gertrude spent the past four years in Rocky Hill. She and her husband, Billy, founder of the Heslin Dairy Company, enjoyed many summers at White Sand Beach in Old Lyme. They also cherished trips to Ogunquit, Maine, and southeastern Florida. As the oldest of eight children, she danced with her sisters and brothers in a dance group known as "The Walsh Kiddies." They were well known in the New Britain area in the 1920's and 1930's. She retired from Stanley Works in 1980 after 20 years of service. During her retirement, her life revolved around her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were her life's treasures. Gertrude is survived by one daughter and four sons, Virginia Grover and her husband, William of Rocky Hill, Robert Heslin, Sr. and his wife, Eleanor of Palm Beach Shores, FL, William Heslin, III and his wife, Frederica of Marlborough, John Heslin and his wife, Elena of Kensington, Patrick Heslin and his wife, Marie of Kensington. She also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, Roger Grover and his wife, Donna, Tracey (Grover) McMillan and her husband, James, Trisha (Grover) DeBacco and her husband, Mark, Robert Heslin, Jr., Alicia (Heslin) Winterbottom and her husband, Robert, Patrice Heslin, Anthony Heslin, William Heslin, IV and his wife, Susan, Matthew Heslin and his wife, Andrea, John Jr., Catherine and Lauren Heslin, and Kelly, Erin, Kevin and Benjamin Heslin. She is survived by three sisters, Virginia Walsh of PaIm Beach Shores, FL, Jane Walsh Conway of New Britain, and Rosemary Walsh Ryan of Palm Beach Shores, FL; three sisters-in-law, Jennie Walsh of Coventry, Ann Walsh of Niantic, and Patty Ann Caselli of South Carolina. She also leaves behind 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Alicia Heslin; her two brothers, Dr. Robert Walsh of Coventry, Hon. John F. Walsh of Niantic; her two sisters, Marion Walsh Riley of Somers, and Patricia Walsh Kiniry of Kensington; and her grandson, Michael Heslin of Minnesota. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 2, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at St. Jerome Church, 1010 Slater Road, New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours for relatives and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, December 1 at Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square, New Britain.

Frances Lupo Kallaugher/Father

Francis Patrick Lupo, 93, of Pheasant Lane, Weatogue, husband of Rose (Cicalese) Lupo, died Sunday, (March 21, 2004) at home. He was born September 28, 1910, in Hartford, son of the late Luigi and Cristina (Gallucci) Lupo and had lived in Simsbury for the past 31 years. Mr. Lupo owned and operated Mayfair Upholstering in Bristol for many years prior to his retirement in 1996. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, Simsbury. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Marie L. Dixon of Windsor and Frances Kallaugher of East Granby; a son, Louis F. Lupo of Weatogue; three sisters, Alyse Swingle and Petronella Pace, both of West Hartford and Rose Spirito of Rocky Hill; two sisters-in-law, Josephine Lavieri of Torrington and Antoinette Cicalese of Rocky Hill; two granddaughters, Lori and Mark Alexander of Glastonbury and Kim and Neal Harris of Niantic; four great grandchildren, Rachelle Kallaugher, Alyssa Harris, Marisa Alexander and Gabriella Alexander. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, 4–7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24. Funeral will be Thursday, March 25, 8:15 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Simsbury. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Archdiocese of Hartford Office of Radio & Television, 15 Peach Orchard Road, Prospect, CT 06712-1052.Published in the Hartford Courant on 3/23/2004

Carol Prendergast/Mother

Carol F.(O'Day) Prendergast, 101, who would have celebrated her 102nd birthday Oct. 28th, died Thursday, (October 2, 2003) at a local convalescent home. Born in New Britain, she was the widow of Edwin T. Prendergast and prior to her retirement, had been employed 25 years by Magson Uniforms, in Berlin. She is survived by her children, Edwin and his wife Donna Prendergast of Southington, her daughter Carol Ann Prendergast of Southington, her son David and his wife Karen Prendergast of Cromwell; two grandsons, Todd and his wife Dina Prendergast, and Neil Prendergast all of Southington; a great grandson, Ryan Prendergast of Southington; her cousin and traveling companion, Helen O'Day of New Britain; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Monday, with a procession leaving the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq., New Britain, 9:30 a.m., going to St. Dominic's Church, Flanders Rd., Southington, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home, Monday from 8:30- 9:30 a.m.

Larry Boilard/Mother

Cecelia M. (Dolan) Boilard, 91, formerly of Symko Dr., New Britain, died Sunday, (September 7, 2003) at Brittany Farms Health Center after a long illness. She was born in New Britain, November 8, 1911, daughter of the late Henry C. and Cecelia (McDonough) Dolan and was a lifetime resident. Cecelia was predeceased by her husband, of 56 years, Lawrence F. Boilard Sr.; also two brothers, Rev. Kenneth Dolan C.S.C.P. and Henry Dolan; also two sisters, Mrs. Mable (Dolan) Allgren and Agnes (Dolan) Lombardo. She is survived by her loving family, two daughters, Mrs. Patricia (Boilard) Zonosko and her husband Ted of Las Vegas, NV and Marie Boilard of Wethersfield; a son, Lawrence F. Boilard Jr. also of Wethersfield. Mrs. Boilard is also survived by a grandaughter, Dr. Lisa (Zonosko) Sedor and her husband Dave of Granger, IN and was predeceased by a grandson, Ted Znosko Jr.; also surviving is a great grandson, Logani Thomas Znosko of New Britain and several nieces and nephews.

Cecelia graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 1930, formally known as Teachers College of Connecticut, and taught in the New Britain School System. She was a charter member of St. Jerome Church and served with her husband as campaign trustees in the formation of St. Jerome Church in 1958 and St. Thomas Aquinas High School, from which her children graduated in 1958, 1961 and 1962. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. at the New Britain Memorial/Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain with the funeral liturgy at 10 a.m. at St. Jerome Church, 1010 Slater Rd., New Britain. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours will be TODAY at the New Britain Memorial/Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain from 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Jerome Church, 1010 Slater Rd., New Britain, CT. 06053. Cecelia's family would like to thank Brittany Farms Health Center for their many years of dedicated service to their mother, especially ward 4 north and its staff. 
Published in the Hartford Courant on 9/9/2003.

Elizabeth Davis Potkay, 86, of East Hartford died on Friday, (September 5, 2003) at Summerville Assisted Living in South Windsor. Elizabeth was an English teacher in the East Hartford Middle Schools for 25 years until her retirement. She was married to the late John C. Potkay, head of Housing Code Enforcement for the City of Hartford. Elizabeth was born in New London in 1917, the 6th of ten children of Arthur and Elizabeth Davis of Waterford. She graduated from Willimantic State Teachers College. She was a resident of East Hartford for 47 years. She belonged to the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a member of Saint Christopher Church in East Hartford. Elizabeth is survived by five siblings; and three daughters and their husbands, Elizabeth Keen of East Hartford, Barbara Rommelfanger of Lexington, MA, Joan Potkay of Santa Fe, NM. She is also survived by three granddaughters, Meredith, Suzanne, and Beth; and a son-in-law, Paul. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 9, at 11 a.m. in St. Christopher Church, East Hartford. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Hartford. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 9, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Callahan Funeral Home, 1602 Main Street, East Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Christopher School, 570 Brewer Street, East Hartford, CT 06118. Please visit www.mem.com for an online Dignity Memorial Announcement.
Published in the Hartford Courant on 9/7/2003.

Dorothy Mikalauskas Everett

Joseph A. Mikalauskas, 86, of Vernon, beloved husband of 61 years to Dorothy (Dubicki) Mikalauskas died peacefully Sunday, (August 31, 2003) at Rockville General Hospital. Born in New Britain he is the son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Walauskas) Mikalauskas and has lived in Vernon for the past 23 years previously residing in New Britain. He retired in 1979 from Stanley Tool in New Britain after many years of service, and he was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He also was an avid fisherman and hunter. Joseph will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Besides his beloved wife, he is survived by a son, Kenneth Mikalauskas of Vernon; a sister, Katheryn Mikalauskas of Ellington; three grandchildren, Dawn Pelletier and her husband, Paul of South Windsor, Kim Lajoie and her husband, Kevin, and Kelly Everett all of Vernon; three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Renee Lajoie, Connor Joseph Lajoie, and Kyle Joseph Pelletier; a son-in-law, Ernest Everett of Vernon; a sister-in- law, Freda Mikalauskas of New Britain; and a brother-in-law, David Dubicki of Vernon. He was predeceased by a daughter, Dorothy Everett; and a brother, Major Kenneth Mikalauskas. Funeral services will begin Wednesday September 3, at 9:15 a.m. from the Ladd- Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Rd. (Rte.83), Vernon followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Bernard Church, Rockville. Burial will follow in East Cemetery, Manchester with full military honors. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Donald Amaro/Mother

William J. "Red" Heslin, Jr., 86, beloved husband for 65 years of Gertrude (Walsh) Heslin, died peacefully on Saturday (March 15, 2003) surrounded by his loving family. He was the founder of The Heslin Dairy Company in New Britain. He was born on September 3, 1917 in New Britain, and was the son of the late Elizabeth (Lanzettle) and William J. Heslin, Sr. William was a Charter Member of St. Maurice Church and a parishioner of St. Jerome Church. He also was a member of the Elks Club and Lions Club and played professional roller hockey at the old Stanley arena. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and The University of Connecticut basketball teams. Besides his wife Gertrude, William is survived by a daughter and four sons, Virginia Grover and her husband William of Rocky Hill; Robert Heslin, Sr. and his wife Eleanor of Palm Beach Shores, FL, William Heslin III and his wife Frederica of Marlborough, John Heslin and his wife Elena of Kensington, Patrick Heslin and his wife Marie of Kensington. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, Roger Grover and his wife Donna, Tracey (Grover) McMillan and her husband James, Trisha (Grover) DeBacco and her husband Mark, Robert Heslin, Jr., Alicia (Heslin) Winterbottom and her husband Robert, Patrice Heslin, Anthony Heslin and his wife Christine, William Heslin IV and his fiance Susan, Matthew Heslin and his fiance Andrea, John Jr., Lauren and Catherine Heslin and Kelly, Erin, Kevin and Benjamin Heslin. He also leaves behind 16 great-grandchildren and a sister, Patty-Ann Casilli of South Carolina. He was predeceased by his daughter Alicia Heslin, his grandson Michael Heslin, his brother Kenneth Heslin and his stepmother Katherine (Hart) Heslin. Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 18, with a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at St. Jerome Church, 1010 Slater Road, New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours for relatives and friends will be held from 4-8 p.m., Monday, March 17 at Farrell's Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Square, New Britain.
Published in the Hartford Courant on 3/16/2003

Karen McCue Campbell/Husband

Paul F. Campbell, 72, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Karen M. (McCue) Campbell, passed away Friday (December 27, 2002). Paul was born in Watertown, son of the late Irving and Margaret (McGowan) Campbell. He attended local schools in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School. He continued his education at Boston College graduating in 1953. He served his country during the Korean Conflict with the United States Marines. He retired from the Emhart Corporation in 1988 after 30 years of service. After his retirement he did consulting work for Argo Industries in Berlin. He was a member of the Church of the Incarnation in Wethersfield. Paul lived the last 16 years in Wethersfield and West Harwich Cape Cod, MA. He previously lived in Newington belonging to St. Mary Church were he taught CCD classes for many years. He was also a member of the Newington Kiwanis. Besides his devoted wife, Karen, Paul leaves two sons, Paul Judd Campbell of Framingham, MA, and James P. and his wife Linda L. Campbell of Newington; a daughter, Margaret Campbell of Hartford; four sisters, Margaret E. Campbell of Watertown, Madeline Wraight of Ellington, Mary Lou Pape of Flagler Beach, FL, and Barbara Quill of South Carolina; three grandsons, James, Jeffrey and Michael Campbell; five special nieces, Melanie, Katherine and Elizabeth McCue, Karen Wingert and Emily Wingert; and a special nephew, E.C. Wingert. He was predeceased by his brother, Hugh Patrick Campbell of Wethersfield. Family and friends are asked to meet at The Church of The Incarnation, 544 Prospect St., Wethersfield, Monday, December 30, 11:15 a.m., to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain. Friends may call at the Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home, 205 South Main St., New Britain, Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Connecticut Chapter, 74 Batterson Park Road, Farmington, CT 06032.Published in the Hartford Courant on 12/28/2002.

Pat Burns Najarian/Mother

Eleanor "Joyce" Burns, 79, of New Britain, died Monday, (December 23, 2002) with her family by her side. She was the widow of Matthew J. Burns, who died in 1984, and was also predeceased by a brother, Leonard Joyce. A native and lifelong New Britain resident, Eleanor was a bookkeeper at Stop & Save Supermarkets in New Britain and Plainville for 25 years, retiring in 1989. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Britain. Surviving is a son, Timothy Burns and his wife, Bonnie of New Britain; four daughters, Patricia Najarian and her husband, Harry of Wolcott, Cathleen Paskus and her husband, Clement of Terryville, Mary Jane Czarneski and Maureen Corr and her husband, Robert, all of New Britain; a brother, Francis Joyce of New Britain; a sister-in-law, Martha Joyce, also of New Britain; ten grandchildren, Gary and Darcie Najarian, Christine Lofgren, Jamie and Julie Giantonio, Kendall Burns, Thomas and Laura Paskus, Robert Corr IV and Matthew Corr; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, 9:15 a.m. at the Carlson Funeral Home, 45 Franklin Square, New Britain, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at St. Johns the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday evening, 6-8 p.m. at the Carlson Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the George Bray Cancer Center, c/o New Britain General Hospital, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06051. Please share a memory of Eleanor with her family on our online guestbook at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com
Published in the Hartford Courant on 12/24/2002.

Brenda Fesiak Romeo/Mother

Marian (Kremski) Fesiak, 88, of Newington, died Sunday (December 22, 2002). She was the wife of the late Michael Fesiak. Born in Collinsville, she was a Newington resident for the past 25 years. Mrs. Fesiak owned and operated Marian's Restaurant, New Britain and later worked at Tumblebrook Country Club, Bloomfield. She was a member of St. Patrick and St. Anthony's Church, Hartford and Church of the Holy Spirit, Newington and it's Ladies Guild. Mrs. Fesiak leaves her daughter, Brenda Romeo, of Newington; her four grandchildren, Frank Romeo, III, Esq. and his wife, Ortenzia Romeo, Esq., of Rocky Hill, Marc Romeo, of Los Angeles, Robin Romeo, of North Carolina, Lori (D'Alfonso) Bleckley and her husband, LTC Dennis Bleckley, of Atlanta, GA; her four great grandchildren, Nathan Bleckley, Matthew Bleckley, Frank J. Romeo, IV and Nicholas Romeo; her two brothers, Judge Julius Kremski and his wife, Clara, of New Britain, Raymond Kremski, of New York; her two sisters, Natalie Piccoli and her husband, Wally, of Meriden, Jean Davies, of Wallingford; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Lois D'Alfonso. Marian's family will remember her for her positive outlook on life and her passion for animals, nature, and cooking. She was and will always be loved deeply by her family and friends. Marian's funeral services will be held TODAY, 9:45 a.m. from the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick and St. Anthony Church. Interment will be in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Relatives and friends are invited to call this morning from 8:45-9:45 a.m. at Newington Memorial. Memorial donations may be made to House of Bread, 27 Chestnut St., Hartford, CT 06120. To share a memory with the family, visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.
Published in the Hartford Courant on 12/24/2002

John Francis/Mother

Gertrude "Trudy" (Donaghue) Francis, wife of the late Benjamin F. Francis, of Glastonbury, died Thursday, (December 19, 2002) in St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Sullivan) Donaghue and lived in the area all of her life. Prior to her retirement, she was employed at the Connecticut Mutual Insurance Co. She formerly was a member of the Ladies of St. Joseph at the Cathedral and a communicant at St. Dunston Church of Glastonbury. She was the loving, unselfish mother of three sons, Donald R. Francis and his wife, Margaret, John V. Francis and his wife, Patricia, all of Rocky Hill, Gerald E. Francis and his friend, Linda Ostiguy of West Simsbury; a daughter, Joanne (Francis) Powell and her husband, Charles of Berlin; a sister, Edna Johnson of West Hartford; and a sister-in-law, Jacqueline Donaghue of Bloomfield; and many nieces and nephews. Gertrude also leaves 11 grandsons; eight great grandchildren; and her cousin, Sister Mary Clotilde, RSM of Mercyknoll, West Hartford. She was predeceased by her brothers, Rev. Daniel F. Donaghue and Vincent J. Donaghue  a daughter-in-law Ellen M. Francis and a grandson, Sean M. Francis. The funeral will be held Monday, December 23, 9:15 a.m. from the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave., Glastonbury, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. in St. Dunston Church, Glastonbury. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. TODAY, December 22. Memorial donations may be made to St. Dunston Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
Published in the Hartford Courant from 12/21/2002 - 12/22/2002.

Raymond Grogan/Father

 Raymond F. Grogan, Sr., 86, of Newington and Old Saybrook, died on Sunday, (November 17, 2002) after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was the husband of Virginia (Dziob) Grogan to whom he was married for 64 years. Ray grew up in the Parkville section of West Hartford and had been a long-time resident of Newington, most recently as one of the initial residents of Cedar Mountain Commons. Following in his father's footsteps, Ray had been employed by Royal Business Machines. After 45 years of service in many aspects of the Royal's business operations, he retired in 1981 as Employee Benefits Administrator. Following his retirement Ray worked part-time for the Fissette-Batzner Funeral Home. Throughout his life Ray was actively involved in many civic and social organizations and activities. He was a charter member of Our Lady of Sorrows Fife and Drum Corps (West Hartford) and was the last surviving member of a ``group of seven'' who remained close friends since the Drum Corps days. Ray was a member of the Newington Democratic Town Committee and a former member of the Newington Board of Selectman. He was also a member of the Newington Auxiliary Police Force and on the ballot for the post of Newington Police Commissioner. In 1974 he helped establish the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corp and served as an EMT for many years. Ray was instrumental in the growth and success of the Ambulance Corps and later served in the capacity of Treasurer, then as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the organization. He was an active parishioner of St. Mary Church, a member of St. Mary Men's Club and a third degree brother in the Knights of Columbus #3084. Ray was a member of the Windsor Elks #2060 and was honored to be named as ``Elk of the Year'' in 1993. For many years Ray and Virginia enjoyed traveling to Topsail Island, NC and Florida with Mim and Dick Donahue, happily playing championship domino games with them. Ray was an avid puzzler, spending many hours assembling intricate puzzles that he then gave away as gifts. He loved to joke and tease and will be fondly remembered by his many new friends at Cedar Mountain Commons. Ray was predeceased by his son, Raymond F. Grogan, Jr. In addition to his wife, Ray is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Patricia Grogan of Framingham, MA; a daughter, Marabeth Grogan of Newington; and his late son's wife, Jane Grogan of Newington. Affectionately known as ``Pobbie'' to his seven grandchildren, Ray will be deeply missed by William Grogan and his spouse, Allison Lauretti of Natick, MA; Eric Fairchild and his spouse, Lindsey of Agawam, MA; Sean Grogan and his fianc, Hillary Robbin of Greenwich; Colleen Dasai and her spouse, Nilesh of Newington; Amy Fairchild and her companion, Degan Heavren of Seattle, WA; Raymond Grogan, III and his fianc, Crystal Bixby of Warner, NH; and Bryan Grogan of Texas. Ray is survived by nephews John (Jack) Grogan (the succeeding patriarch of the Grogan family) and Richard Grogan; nieces Kathy Dasney, Janet Shea, Joanne Fyfe, Re Kerrigan, and Judy Hazard along with many nieces and nephews on his wife's side. Ray was predeceased by his parents John J. and Catherine (Dowd) Grogan, a sister, Helen Warner; and two brothers John (Jack) Grogan and Arthur Grogan. He also had a sister, Ruth Kerrigan. Funeral services will be held at Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Fisette-Batzner Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Newington. Interment will be in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Relatives and friends are invited to call Tuesday from 8:30-9:30 am at Fisette-Batzner. The family is extremely grateful to Connecticut Hospice and Cedar Mountain Commons for their caring support and assistance during a difficult time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Conn., 205 West Main St., New Britain, CT 06050-1327, or the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corps , P.O. Box 310061, Newington, CT 06131. 

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Carolyn Moley Lyman/Mother

Mary (Havalis) Moley , 91, of Chester formerly of New Britain died Friday, (April 5, 2002) in the Hospice Unit at Middlesex Hospital. She was the widow of the late George A. Moley and daughter of the late Andrew and Eva (Boyko) Havalis. She is survived by a son, Ronald Moley and his wife, Susan of Terryville; a daughter, Carolyn Lyman and her husband, Charles of Chester; two sisters, Catherine Gut of Newington and Ann Roy of Bristol; four grand-children, C. Elihu Lyman V, William Lyman, Matthew Lyman and Kenneth Moley; a great grandchild, Eve Moley; and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by a brother, Michael Havalis.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Weis Hospice Unit, 55 Crescent St., Middletown, CT 06459.
Published in the Hartford Courant on 4/7/2002

Robert Grace/Mother

Marian (Gaffey) Grace, 87, of Park Place, New Britain, passed away at home Sunday (April 14, 2002). Marian was the widow of Robert M. Grace. She was born in Meriden, daughter of the late John W. and Theresa (Gorman) Gaffey. She was a graduate of Central Connecticut State University and received her Master's Degree from Southern Connecticut State University. She retired from the New Britain school system after many years of teaching at the Slate Middle School. She was a charter member of St. Maurice Church. A former board member of the YWCA and a board member of the New Britain Youth Museum. A member of the Boys & Girls Club auxiliary. Marian is survived by a son, Robert M. Grace of New Britain; three daughters, Mary Ann Gunning of Plainville, Katherine Tullai and her husband Gerald of New Britain, and Sheila Grace and her husband Donald McKinney of Cape Elizabeth, ME; two brothers, John Gaffey of Mexico and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaffey of Wallingford; a sister, Katherine Dorsey of Meriden; five grandchildren, John Gunning and his wife Elise of West Granby, Matthew Gunning and his wife Karen Wright of Ann Harbor, MI, Elizabeth and Aaron Bennett of DesMoines IA, and Benjamin and James McKinney of Cape Elizabeth, ME. . Donations may be made to The Boys & Girls Club of New Britain or the New Britain YWCA.
Published in the Hartford Courant on 4/16/2002

Frederica Uliano Heslin/Mother

Esterina "Esther" (Fargnoli) Uliano, 91, of Rocky Hill, formerly of Victoria Rd., Hartford, and Marlborough, died peacefully with family at her bedside on Wednesday (May 1, 2002). Born December 17, 1910 in Providence, RI, Esther was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Anthony Uliano. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Maria (Faiola) Fargnoli. Esther was a member of St. Luke's Rosary Society and St. Ann's Society of St. Augustine Church. She worked for many years as a receptionist at The Joanne Ferrero School of Dance, where she was fondly known by all the students as "Aunt Esther". She will always be remembered for her love of family, her wonderful cooking, and the way her face would light up with a beautiful smile whenever children walked into the room. Esther is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Frederica and The Honorable William Heslin of Marlborough; her son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Susan Uliano of Cromwell; her five grandchildren, Anthony Heslin and his wife Christine of Danbury, William Heslin of Coppell, TX, Matthew Heslin of Marlborough, Anthony Uliano and his wife Maria of Rocky Hill, and Tina Gibson and her husband Brian of Phoenix, AZ; six great grandchildren, Mark Buckley, Marina and Morgan Heslin, Corrina and Arianna Uliano, and Grant Gibson; four sisters, Ida Martocchio and her husband Edward, Mary LeFebvre and her husband Clayton, Yolande Lyon, and Joanne Fargnoli; two brothers, Enrico Fargnoli and his wife Ruth, and Daniel Fargnoli and his wife Phyllis; a sister-in-law, Nancy Romano; several nieces and nephews; former daughter-in-law and friend, Barbara Uliano; and her dear, caring friends at Cold Spring Commons. She was predeceased by her brother, Frederick Fargnoli. A very special thank you to Nekisha Sweetland and Valerie for their caring and loving manner and to St. Francis Hospice for their help and support, especially, Maria, Elaine and Sue. Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Hospice, 95 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06115. For on line memorials please visit www.desopo.com
Published in the Hartford Courant on 5/3/2002.

Yvonne Depot Williams/Brother

Lionel M. "Lee" Depot, 55, of Westminster, MD, died Thursday, (May 16, 2002) at his home. Born on December 10, 1946 in New Britain, he was the son of the late John Brennan and Elizabeth Russell Depot. He was the husband of Pamela Myers Depot for 25 years. Mr. Depot graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas in New Britain and from St. Michaels College in Winooski, VT with a BA in Economics. He was a veteran with the U.S. Army. He was a vice president at Allfirst Bank and served as an area supervisor in Carroll and Baltimore County and recently opened the Eldersburg Branch of Allfirst Bank. He was active in community service. He was a past president of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and helped annually to organize the Boy Scouts of America Fund Drive Breakfast. He represented Allfirst Bank in founding of the Carroll County Deposit Corporation, being one of the six banks that made the initial funding possible. He was the 2001 chairman of the Carroll County United Way Campaign. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughter, Elizabeth Jean Depot of Westminster; sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and Robert H. Williams of Dale City, VA; brother, John Depot, Jr. of Kent Island, MD; sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Mary Jane and Dr. Peter Mercurio of South Salem, NY; father and mother-in-law, Carroll D. and D. Jean Myers of Punta Gorda, FL; and nine nieces and nephews.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 95 Carroll St., Westminster, MD 21157 or to the United Way of Carroll County, P.O. Box 2047, Westminster, MD 21158.
Published in the Hartford Courant on 5/18/2002.

Carl Symecko/Father

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