All Obituaries

Stella Marie Mills, 99 of Manchester and formerly of Moodus and East Hartford, widow of Frank Mills, died Saturday January 12th at Middlesex Hospital. Born Feb. 13, 1919 in Oxford, Maine she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Marcella (Quinn) Baxter. Stella had worked in several factories before her retirement. She is survived by her son Joe Mills of FL, three daughters Elizabeth Robida and husband William of Moodus, Romalea Burg of Marlborough, Teresa Patch and her husband Ron James of...

EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT!    Captain Peter Wirtz, 59, passed away suddenly at home in Clinton, CT on January 10, 2019. Peter, the little German boy, spent his childhood in Manchester, Connecticut. Growing up Peter was quite the drummer, jokester, and life of the party. Peter briefly attended UCONN, and left with more friends than credits, quickly deciding the business route was more his speed.    He and his beloved wife Laura (Botting) settled down in East...

Roger Eric Anderson of Brooklyn, CT  Roger Eric Anderson died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Day Kimball Hospital surrounded by family at the age of 76. He was the husband of Marilla (Senior) Anderson, with whom he enjoyed 48 years of marriage. Born in Waterbury, CT April 19, 1942, Roger was the son of the late Eric Gunnar and Marie Lundquist Anderson, both Swedish immigrants who made a home in Naugatuck, CT.  Upon graduating from Bowdoin College in 1964, Roger returned to...

It is with great sadness that the family of Ruth Mae (Boucher() Gustafson, 79, of East Hampton, announces her passing on January 1, 2019 after a long but dignified battle with Dementia. She will forever be loved and cherished by her husband and best friend of 49 years, Carl. Ruthie leaves behind two children, Butch Kromish of Moodus, Kellie Gosselin of East Hampton and her husband Jeffrey, four grandchildren; Miranda, Lindsay, Monica and Ana as well as four great-grandchildren; Emma,...

Christine (Lindquist) Frontel of East Hampton, age 100, died peacefully at home Sunday, December 30th.  She was born in Portland on January 7, 1918, the daughter of the late Fritz and Odena (Quintin) Lindquist. She was the wife of the late Gabriel Frontel for 72 years. She is survived by her five daughters and their spouses Joan and John Land of CA, Mary Jane and Lee Dutton of NY, Lorraine and Larry Lawrence of East Hampton, Cynthia and George Tourville of East Hampton, Gretchen and...

Stanley T. House, 86, of East Hampton and formerly of Middle Haddam, beloved husband of Heidi  House died Friday Dec. 28th at Middlesex Hospital. Born Feb. 15, 1932 in Middletown he was the son of the late Theodore and Ida (Jones) House. Stanley was a graduate of East Hampton High School and UConn with a degree in Forestry. Upon graduation he served in U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in South Korea for 16 months. While on an R & R trip to Japan he met his wife Heideko...

Roger K. Snell, Sr., 86, of Moodus, CT passed away at home with his beloved wife at his side. He was a gentle and kind man with a contagious smile who believed everyone was a friend. Roger was born in Brooklyn, NY, on January 6, 1932. The family moved from Great Neck, NY  to East Haddam in 1948. He was the son of the late Donald Morrison Snell and Priscilla Bowns  Snell. Roger  attended The Gunnery School in Washington Depot, CT and Hale-Ray High School in East Haddam; Class...

Derek McGregor passed away on December 25, 2018 surrounded by his family. He retired from E.I.S after 37 years, born in Scotland in 1937 and an East Hampton resident for over 50 years and was proud when he became an American citizen. He was an avid Yankees fan, followed NASCAR and formula one racing, loved to cook and to garden and spending time with his family, his pets and friends. He was predeceased by his daughter Kim Umba and his mother, Mina Wood. He leaves behind his beloved wife...

It is with our deepest sorrow to announce the passing of Franklin C. Hull Sr. He was born on September 25th, 1940 in New London, CT and passed on December 24th, 2018 at Middlesex Memorial Hospital in Middletown, CT surrounded by friends and family. He is predeceased by his son Richard A. Hull, his Mother Edna Hull (Fafalla), and his Father William Hull. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara J. Hull (Latham), as well as their children; Donna and John Sforza, Diana Hull and...

Cory Michael Francks (02/08/1995-12/09/2018)             On Sunday, December 9th at 1:41 AM, Cory Francks (The Man, The Myth, The Superhero), lost his final battle for life at Hartford Hospital. Born February 8, 1995 he was 23 years old. A son and a brother to all who knew him, Cory is survived by; his parents Sue and Bob, siblings Tim, Ethan and Sarah, Grandmother Shirley Miller, ninety plus aunts, uncles, cousins and his 4-legged...