All Obituaries

John A. Peterson, 100, of East Hampton, beloved husband of the late Alice “Margie” Peterson died Tuesday Feb. 11th at Apple Rehab in Middletown. Born Nov. 16, 1919 in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth “Jenny” Peterson. John was a lifelong resident of East Hampton and attended Middletown and East Hampton schools. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Sergeant in the 43rd Infantry Division. John worked as a mechanic...

Roy G. Hallberg Jr, 90, of East Hampton died Sunday Feb. 2, 2020 at his home. Born Dec 12, 1929 in Middletown he was the son of the late Roy G. and Lila M. (Bidwell) Hallberg. Roy was retired from the State of Connecticut D.O.T. where he worked as an engineer for over 33 years. Roy was a lifelong resident of East Hampton and was a member of the 2nd Congregational Church in Middle Haddam. He was the Past Commissioner of the East Hampton Vol. Fire Dept. , past member of Company #2 Fire...

Frederick P. Hansen, 91, beloved husband of Phyllis S. Hansen (deceased) of East Hampton, died Sunday, Jan 05, 2020 at Middlesex Hospital with family by his side. He is best remembered for his great work ethic, sense of responsibility and duty, and for heeding the call to service for his nation, his community, and his church.    Born Nov. 2, 1928, in Hartford, CT, he grew up in the Wilson section of Windsor on a small farm, the son of the late Peter Christian and Margaret (Rowell)...

Shirley Mae Staples, 83, of Middletown and formerly of East Hampton died Monday Dec. 30th at Glastonbury Health Care. Born Sept. 5, 1936 in Chicopee MA., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Rockwell) Kidd. Shirley had worked many jobs in her lifetime to provide for her family including both, Bevin Bell and Gong Bell, Pratt & Whitney, and as a home health aide. Shirley was also a former member of the East Hampton’s Homemakers Club. She is survived by her three sons...

Roy (Hans) Molt, 59, passed away from cancer on Dec. 30. He was surrounded by family and friends which is fitting, for he made friends out of acquaintances his whole life. Roy grew up in Farmington before moving to Ivoryton and attending VRHS. He played football and participated in many shenanigans with his life-long friends Brian, Charlie, Jenn, Sally, Jeff and Steve. Roy’s education took him to UCONN, where he perfected his partying skills, then to boatbuilding school in Eastport,...

Sandra (Tourtelotte) “Rustie” Durgan, 81, of East Hampton and Marlborough, widow of Carlton Earl Durgan, passed away peacefully at Marlborough Health Care on Friday Dec. 27th. Born Oct. 19, 1938 in Hartford, she was raised in Southington, CT on the Stakey Farm by her loving foster parents Lydia and Fred Stakey. Sandra raised her family in East Hampton on Cone Rd. for 20 years, and then on Gadpouch Rd in Cobalt for 35 years. Sandra was a resident of Marlborough Health Care for the...

Dr. Joseph Edmund Hickey of East Hampton, CT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday Dec. 26, 2019. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on Nov. 15, 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (White) Hickey of Boston. He enjoyed and loved his wonderful family of two sisters and three brothers. He has lived in Connecticut since marrying in 1964. Dr. Hickey graduated from Boston English High School, Saint John’s seminary, Brighton, MA and St. Anselm College...

Robert (Red) Leon McKinney Robert (Red) L. McKinney, age 72, of the village of Middle Haddam, East Hampton, CT, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, due to complications following a stroke.  Born on August 2, 1947 in Hartford, CT, Red was the son of the late Leon Edward and Minnie Theresa (Hickey) McKinney.  A lifelong resident of East Hampton, Red attended East Hampton schools and was part of the graduating class of 1965.  He...

Janet Marie (Abbey) Cook, 78, of East Hampton passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday Dec. 18th. Born Jan. 15, 1941 in Middletown she was the daughter of the late Marshall and Jennie (Alessi) Abbey. Janet was a graduate of East Hampton High School and was a retired X-Ray Technician having worked at Middlesex Hospital for 25 years. Janet was a lifelong resident of East Hampton and was very active in the East Hampton Historical Society, the Old Home Days Committee and had recently...

Frank W. Squier, 89, of East Hampton, widower of the late Elsie Squier, passed away peacefully on Monday Dec. 9th at Water’s Edge in Middletown. Born June 23, 1930 in Marlborough he was the son of the late Walter C. and Laura E. (Burke) Squier. Frank was an active member of the East Hampton Congregational Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. He was a member of the Sons of the Union Veteran’s of the Civil War, and was active in 4-H in the 60’s when his children...