All Obituaries

The world lost a great man in the passing of Lloyd Thomas Boutilier of East Hampton, CT formally of Manchester, CT on June 14, 2021. Lloyd was born in Houlton, ME on August 2, 1947 and was the husband, best friend and soulmate of Laura Robb Boutilier. He also was the proud father to Lindsey (wife Amy) and Leland (wife Melissa) who will carry on his legacy. His best role was that of “Bubba” to his five grandchildren Stella, Elle, Landen, Maxton and Boden and special four-legged...

John Meyers Sarnik, 84, husband of his loving wife Barbara, passed away at home on June 3, 2021. John was predeceased by his son David, as well as his parents John and Elsie (McDonald) Sarnik. Besides his wife of 62 years, he is survived by his children John Sarnik and his wife Kathy of Andover, CT, James Sarnik of Cape Canaveral, FL, and Kathleen Filosa and her husband Kurt of Marlborough, CT; grandchildren John-David, William, and David Sarnik; Anna, Emma, Elise, and Laura Filosa, along...

William S. Bailey (“Bill”), 88, of Middle Haddam, beloved husband of Betty (Randolph) Bailey, passed away peacefully Monday May 31 at Hartford Hospital. Born April 29, 1933 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Edward and Lena (Sheldon) Bailey. Bill was a graduate of Morrisville College class of 1953, and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force until October of 1955. Bill had a 45 year career as a Regional Manager in mechanical controls retiring from Landis & Gyr...

Dawn Elizabeth Planeta, 56, of East Hampton, beloved wife of Thomas Planeta died peacefully May 25th at Middlesex Hospital after a brave 15 month battle with cancer. Born Oct. 7, 1964 in Queens, NY she was the daughter of Ardys (Brown) Schufer and the late Everette Hubbard. Dawn was raised in East Hampton and had worked for over 30 years for the Nichols Bus Service as a school bus driver. While being a bus driver, she also worked in the cafeteria at Center School and then at the High School....

Gail Marie Rand, 88, of Old Saybrook, CT , wife of William (Bill) C. Rand, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 16, 2021.  Gail was born in Old Town, ME on February 9, 1933, and was the daughter of the late Valerie and Wilson J. Mishou. At the time of her mother Valerie’s death, Gail was three years old.  She was entrusted into the loving hands of her late aunt and uncle, Laura and Harold Russell of West Haven, CT where she was cherished and nurtured as she grew...

Michael Frank Varni, 67, of East Hampton passed away Tuesday May 11th at his home. Born Sept. 18, 1953 in Hebron he was the son of the late Louis and Madeline (Higgins) Varni. Michael had worked as an upholsterer for Farmatron in Farmington, CT until his retirement. Michael was a quiet man who believed in treating others as he wanted to be treated. He would drop everything to help someone in need. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Michael J. and Lisa Varni of Moodus, his...

Carl Victor Gustafson (Gus) passed away with his family by his side on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Hartford Hospital to join his beloved bride Ruthie Mae.  He was born on May 13, 1939 and was a lifelong resident of East Hampton, CT. Carl is pre-deceased by his parents Nils and Elna Gustafson, brothers John and Nils Gustafson, sisters Ebon Wylie and Doris Stevens and his son Glen Gustafson.   He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Jeff and...

Barbara (Ackley) Banning July 23, 1929 - May 8, 2021 Our family sadly lost a pillar of the community on Saturday, May 8, 2021 when Barbara Banning, also known as Mrs. B., passed away peacefully in her sleep.  Born in Queens, NY on July 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Rita Ackley and the widow of Joseph B. Banning III. Barbara grew up in Brooklyn, NY and moved to East Hampton, CT for her senior year, where she met, fell in love, and eventually married Joe....

Todd Owen Ducas, 57, of East Hampton and formerly of Rockville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on the evening of Saturday May 1st. Born Dec. 26, 1963 in Hartford, he was the youngest son of the late John and Barbara (Goodwin) Ducas. Todd was raised in Glastonbury and had worked as a Sprinkler Fitter at many different Fire Suppression Companies, the most recent was Hart Mechanical of Glastonbury. Todd is survived by his daughter Christina Ducas of Vernon, son...

Willie C. Fuqua, beloved husband of Elizabeth Roberts Fuqua passed away at home on May 1, 2021.  He was predeceased by his first wife, Judith Page Fuqua.  Born in Soperton, GA on December 12, 1936 to Hazel Cook Fuqua and Ira Fuqua, Willie graduated from Treutlen County Training School, attended Hampton University, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from South Carolina State University. He moved to Connecticut in 1956 where he later earned a Master’s degree in...