All Obituaries

Kathleen (Lynch) Lawson, 65, of East Hampton, beloved wife of Bruce Lawson, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born March 8, 1953 in Meriden, she was the daughter of Jack and Jean Lynch. Kathleen had worked as an LPN for the Visiting Nurse Assoc. She was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in East Hampton. Kathleen was active in the Sisters of Mercy as a Mercy Associate and the St. Vincent DePaul Soup Kitchen in Middletown for many years. She also taught CCD in St....

Curtis G. Strong Sr., 77, of South Glastonbury and formerly of East Hampton, husband of Susan C. (Applegate) Strong died Friday Sept. 14, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. Born March 30, 1941 in Hartford he was the son of the late Milton and Ruth (Goldstone) Strong Jr. Curtis had been Vice President of Operations at American Distilling in East Hampton. He had been a member of the Hartford Engineering Club, the former East Hampton Kiwanis Club, The North –South Skirmish Assoc., Northeast...

Virginia Novak, born May 21, 1924 passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept 13, 2018 at home. She was preceded by the love of her life, Chester Novak and now gets to spend the rest of eternity with him. She leaves behind her family, Chester, Patrick and wife Ann, Daniel, Sandra Philbrook and husband Kelley, Mary Lane and husband Kevin, Michael and wife Deborah, Susan Barnett and husband Paul, Peter, Tony and wife Jamie, Judy Costen and husband Vincent.  Many grandchildren and great...

Patricia Tansey Clark, 63, of East Hampton, beloved wife of William Clark passed away Monday Sept. 10th at Middlesex Hospital. Born Oct. 15, 1954 in Hartford, she was the daughter of Roger and Gloria (Nelson) Tansey. Patricia was a 1975 graduate of Middlesex Hospital School of Nursing. Besides her loving husband she is survived by her two sons Ryan Clark and wife Britney of New Britain, Christopher Clark of Northampton, MA, her daughter Corinne Barney and husband Steven of East Hampton,...

Robert S. Morrill (Pops), born June 13, 1935 passed away on August 28, 2018.  Pops is fondly remembered for his boisterous and earthy sense of humor, his passion for boating, gardening and the Elk’s Club, for which he was a longtime member.  He is survived by his four children; Robert Belke-Morrill and wife Barbara of Lebanon, CT, Frank Morrill and wife Jennifer of Westbrook, CT, Patricia Kloo of East Hampton, CT and John Morrill of East Hampton, CT.  Pops will also...

David Bradley Newberg, 65, of Ellington, lifetime love of Lynne (Wilson) Newberg passed away Monday August 27th at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. Born March 6, 1953 in Hartford, he was the son of Patricia (Newberg) Clarke and the late Warren Roy Newberg. David was a member of the Rockville Fish and Game Club and a past member of C.A.R.P. Rowing Club. Besides his wife Lynne he is survived by his sister Polly Silva and husband Stephen of East Hartford, a brother John Newberg and wife...

Vitauts J. Disereits, 65, of Meriden, beloved husband of Wanda (Campbell) Disereits passed away unexpectedly on Friday Aug. 24th in east Hampton. Born Sept. 24, 1952 in Meriden he was the son of Arvida Ositis. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Vitauts was employed as a truck driver for many years. He and his family enjoyed camping, especially at Nelson’s Family Campground in East Hampton. Vitauts also enjoyed watching both soccer and wrestling....

Wayne H. Denman Jr., 86, of East Hampton, beloved husband of Janice (Heath) Denman passed away peacefully Wednesday Aug. 22nd at Chestelm Health and Rehab. in Moodus. Born Oct. 22, 1931 in Middletown he was the son of the late Wayne and Josephine (Tocco) Denman. Wayne proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He had worked as an I.T. professional for the Aetna Life Insurance Company before his retirement. Wayne was an active member of the Haddam Neck Covenant...

Donald Eugene Julian, 87, of Marlborough, beloved husband of Theresa (Martel) Julian, died Saturday Aug. 18th on vacation in North Hero, VT. Born May 15, 1931 in Winooski, VT he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Hamilton) Julian. Donald proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Donald had worked as a truck driver before his retirement. He was an active communicant of St. John Fisher Church in Marlborough, and a Life member of the American Legion in...

Evan Joseph Basso, 27, of East Hampton, husband of Shae (Kogut) Basso passed away Thursday Aug. 16th in Cobalt, and is now In God’s Hands. Born Feb. 9, 1991, He was the son of John and Elizabeth (Rogers) Basso of East Hampton. Evan was a 2009 graduate of Vinal Tech and had been employed at Pratt & Whitney as a machinist. Evan had been a Boy Scout in East Hampton and had served as a Junior Fire Fighter in the East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department.  He was also...