All Obituaries

Roderick Joseph Meara, 83, of East Hampton and formerly of West Hartford, died Monday May 13th at the home of his son David. Born April 15, 1936 in Hartford he was the son of the late John and Eileen (Devaney) Meara. Roderick proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and was a retired Fire Fighter for the City of Hartford where he worked for over 30 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Emerald Society and the Niantic Rotary Club. Rod enjoyed dabbling in real estate and...

Kathleen Ellen (Minori) Hansen, 70, of East Hampton, beloved wife of Carl Hansen died Monday May 6th at Middlesex Hospital. Born June 5, 1948 in New York City she had lived in East Hampton for many years. Kathleen had worked as a Hospital I.V. Technician until her retirement. Besides her husband Carl, she is survived by her two daughters Amy Hansen of Unionville, CT, Jillellen Veazey and husband Chris of South Carolina, her three grandchildren Allison, R.J., Ashley, and great grandson...

John William Bliss, 87, of East Hampton, formerly West Hartford and Tariffville, CT died peacefully at home with his family on Sunday May 5, 2019. Born June 21, 1931 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late William and Ethel (Bowron) Bliss. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, cherishing his time stationed in Germany. John attended Hillyer College and University of Connecticut, working as a Chemist for the State of Connecticut until his retirement in 1986. He was a...

Jeffrey Zigmont, 64, of East Hampton, CT, resident of East Hampton for 25 years and Life Partner of Bonnie McLean died April 30 at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Southington, CT April 23, 1955 the son of John Zigmont and Shirley (Atwater) Zigmont. He was born and raised in Southington. Before retirement Jeff worked as a Supervisor in healthcare Facilities, drove delivery trucks for a bakery company, furniture store and piping company. After he retired he worked part time for the East...

John Charles Duchon, 75, of Marlborough, beloved husband of Marilyn (Meyer) Duchon died Tuesday April 30th at Middlesex Hospital. Born May 24, 1943 in Shamokin, PA he was the son of the late John and Loise (Lantz) Duchon. John had worked as a Physical Education Teacher for the Hartford School System until his retirement in 2007. John was an active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in East Hampton and was active in the Marlborough Youth Athletic League for many years. Besides his wife...

Anthony Joseph Aloisi, age 77, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Middlesex Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Anthony (“Tony” to his loved ones and “Gumpa” to his grandchildren) was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in East Hampton, and former communicant of St. Francis Church in Middletown. A native of Rockland, Massachusetts, he moved to Middletown, Connecticut, where he attended Woodrow Wilson High School, worked as one of the first employees of...

Don Adams Connelly, 75, of East Hampton, CT, beloved husband of his true love Dorothy (Cooke) Connelly of 58 years, passed away Thursday, 25 April 2019. Born on Saint Patrick’s Day, 17 March 1944 in Northfield Vermont, he was the son of the late Francis Connelly and Harriett (Adams) Connelly and had resided in the family home on Lake Poctopaug, East Hampton for the past 40 years.    Don is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Cooke) Connelly; three children, daughters Catherine...

Anne Marie (Delldonna) Aloia (1953-2019) On April 24th, 2019 I was called to God’s side. There I will join my twin sons Steven and David born prematurely on June 20th, 1980. I was diagnosed at age 46 with breast cancer. Had 5 years in remission and then a different form of breast cancer showed its face. After a bilateral mastectomy I thought I had done what was needed to enjoy a long life.  I was right I got to see my sons get married and have their first children.  My luck...

Bryan Robert Buckley of Moodus, CT. husband of Linda (Lewis) Buckley, died at home on April 23, 2019 at the age of 57.  Born March 16, 1962 in Fall River, MA, he was the son of Arnold and June (Tripp) Buckley of Marlborough, CT. Bryan was a long time resident of Marlborough. Besides his wife Linda and his parents Bryan is survived by his two daughters Danielle Buckley of Middletown, Chantelle Buckley of Norwich, a brother Dale Buckley and his wife Violet of North Carolina. He was...

John F. “Coach” Lambert of East Hampton, CT passed away peacefully on April 22nd at the Portland Care and Rehab center.  He was born in Presque Isle Maine on April 5, 1935 to Frank N. and Ruth McHugh Lambert.  His early years were spent in Norway Maine and he graduated from Presque Isle H.S, where he lettered in baseball and basketball. John was a proud veteran of the US Army. He Graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1961 with BS in Education. In 1962 he married...