All Obituaries

Richard “Dick” John Swansiger, 71, of East Hampton, CT, departed from life peacefully on September 11, 2019. He was a very loving husband, father, uncle, and brother. Richard was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 12, 1948 to John and Catherine (Wozny) Swansiger. He grew up in Bridgeport with his older brother Robert Swansiger of Johnstown, PA and younger sister Jean Cayer of Shelton, CT.  Growing up, he attended Catholic school until graduating from Central High School. He...

Marion Anetta (Caffyn) York, 78, of Marlborough, died Tuesday Sept. 10th at Middlesex Hospital. Born Aug. 11, 1941 in Hartford she was the daughter of the late William and Anetta (Marsh) Caffyn Jr. Marion was a life long resident of Marlborough. She was predeceased by her husband Morris York Sr. in April after 58 years of marriage. Marion enjoyed their yearly trips to Alaska, and she enjoyed cooking, but most important to her were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by...

Veronica B. “Ronnie” Stoeckle, 77, of East Hampton, beloved wife of Ralph Stoeckle died Thursday Sept. 5th at Hartford Hospital. Born March 5, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY she was the daughter of the late Charles and bertha (Graf) Biegner. Ronnie was an active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in East Hampton and had worked as a paraprofessional for the East Hampton School System before retirement. Ronnie enjoyed camping and Disney World. She enjoyed collecting Hummels, but her...

Richard H. Shelberg, 77, of East Hampton, beloved husband of Patricia (Lewis) Shelberg died peacefully on Thursday Sept. 5th at Middlesex Hospital. Born April 30, 1942 in Middletown he was the son of the late John and Anna (Tobler) Shelberg. Richard proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War, and then continued his military service in the National Guard. Richard was a member of St. Patrick Church in East Hampton and a member of the Knights of Columbus at the Church....

Mandy Irene Beach, 54, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully at Hartford hospital on Monday Sept. 2, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 2, 1965 in Chelmsford, Essex England, to Wayne and Heather (Longmuir) Beach. By the age of 6 she found a stray cat, which she secretly cared for in the woods. As a teenager she worked and cared for horses at a local farm. She used to say, “All animals if treated well, will never betray you.” Thus her devotion to animals became a...

June Arlene (Peterson) Traceski passed away peacefully at Chestelm Convalescent Home on Monday, August 26, at the age of 92. She was born in E Berlin CT on May 12 1927 to Florence and Egnar Peterson. She was predeceased by her husband Robert and infant son Keith, brothers, Harold and Alan. She is survived by her cousin Gladys Foglia(Leo) and special friend Janice Washburn. June was passionate about her life on Bashan Lake but the true love of her life were her children, Daryl Cook, Donna...

William “Billy” J. Dickenson, 60, of East Hampton died Sunday Aug. 25th at Middlesex Hospital. Born Oct. 11, 1958 in Hartford he was the son of the late Robert Dickenson and Mary Driscoll. Billy was a life long resident of East Hampton and had worked as a pipe insulator and was a member of the Heat Frost Insulator’s Union Local #33. Billy was an avid Red Sox and the New England Patriots fan. He is survived by his companion of over 30 years Elizabeth “Liz”...

J. Natalyia Kremski of Berlin and formerly East Hampton, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019, with her daughters by her side.  Natalyia was born November 8, 1936, at home, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, to Varja (Godleski) and Joseph Czerwinski.  She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Francis; sister Carolyn Victoria and husband Raymond Caouette of Greenfield; sister Irene and nephew Charles who are survived by husband and father Charles Barrett of...

Donald E. (Donny) Brainard, 91, of East Hampton formerly of Shepard St. Old Saybrook and Chapman Beach Rd. Westbrook died peacefully at home early Tuesday morning. Donald is survived by his wife of 64 years Barbara Stiles Brainard, son Scott and his wife Mary, son Glenn and his wife Laura and son Lee. Donald is also survived by 2 grandsons Christopher and Jacob Brainard, a sister Necla Stevens of Waterford and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Donald was predeceased by his parents Harry L...

Bruce Magrath, lifelong resident of East Hampton passed away at home after a very long battle with diabetes.  He was a caring, fun, kind soul who took each day as it came.  An awesome husband of 40 years a great dad, son, father-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, friend and most of all a wonderful papa to Jackson his best little buddy.  They had a bond like no other.  We will cherish our memories and share our stories and laugh and cry at the same time.  A celebration of...