All Obituaries

Linda R. (Caffyn) McKelvey, 73, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully Sunday August 1, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. Linda was born in Hartford on January 19, 1948 to the late William Caffyn Jr. and Anetta marsh Caffyn. Linda is survived by her two children Arlene McKelvey of Marlborough and Laura McKelvey of Colchester, and four granddaughters. She was predeceased by her long time companion Ellery Weir whom she loved farming, wine making and cooking with, and her sister and best friend Marion...

F. Joseph Dawson, Joe, of Moodus, CT and Naples, Fl died on July 26, 2021, after holding Parkinson’s Disease at bay for more than eight years.  Joe was born March 17, 1941.  He was the oldest of five siblings in Middletown, CT.  Joe raised his family in Glastonbury, CT.  He enjoyed his retirement by splitting time between Naples, Florida and Moodus, Connecticut.   Joe and his, wife Judy Kutzner Dawson, who met in highschool, were married for 57 years  He...

Ann Carol Terp was born on June 5, 1937 to the late Carl Terp and Ellen Peterson Terp of East Hampton; loving wife to Joseph Walters and mother of Christine Costa, mother in law of Peter Costa and grandmother of Nicholas and Christopher Costa. Ann passed away at the age of 84 early Sunday morning on July 25, 2021 peacefully in her sleep in her favorite chair with her dog on her lap at home.  Ann grew up in East Hampton and graduated in 1955 from East Hampton High...

Brian J. Smith, 68, of Marlborough, husband of Linda (Hoffman) Smith passed away peacefully on July 16, 2021. Born April 29, 1953 in Middletown he was the son of the late Arthur L. and Anna (Gemeasky) Smith. Brian worked as a cabinet maker for many years. Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter Lorna Smith and her partner Eric Blackman, his grand daughters Anna Blackman and Mara Blackman, his son Michael, his brother George and his wife Phyllis, his brother-in-law Dennis Orange...

Debra Lee (McManus) Brown, 65, of Marlborough CT, beloved wife of James L. Brown passed away at Hartford Hospital with her daughter and granddaughter by her side, after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer on July 14, 2021. She was born on August 26, 1955 in Windham, CT, daughter of Peter G. McManus and Virginia Rose (Barry) McManus, and beloved stepdaughter of Rachel McManus. Debbie grew up in Storrs, CT near the UConn campus where her father took care of the UConn Husky dog and she...

Jane Kinney-Knotek, 69, of East Hampton (Middle Haddam), Connecticut died peacefully on July 11, 2021 after a two year battle with cancer. Jane was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late George and Catherine (Martin) Kinney. Jane graduated from SUNY College Buffalo, Niagara University, and Western New England University School of Law. She spent her legal career serving the low income population while working at Communities Law Center and Statewide Legal Services of...

Lawrence Day of East Hampton was born in Montague City, MA, to Ruth (Peterson) and Howard Day on January 15, 1937. Larry grew up in Orange, MA and excelled in all sports at Orange High School and Wilbraham Academy. As a freshman at UCONN he passed up the opportunity to play Major League Baseball to continue his education and his outstanding career playing football  at UCONN setting many records. He graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1959. Larry leaves his wife of 59 years Deborah...

Candice Ann (Rickards) Hartzell of Middletown, CT, loving and well loved, passed away July 2, 2021 in Hartford, CT. Candice was born in Bangor, Maine on March 2, 1949 to George (Ted) and Orlie Rickards. She was the second of six children, the oldest of four girls. As a young child, they moved and lived in Middletown and Portland where Candice attended Portland High School, prior to moving to Moodus.                         ...

Edith “Honeygirl” Nichisti, 81, of East Hampton, CT, wife of Gary Nichisti Sr., passed away at Hartford Hospital on Saturday, June 26, 2021.  Edith was born in New Britain, CT on September 5, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Edith Marie (Heidorn) Kowalski and Frederick Henry Kowalski.                             Dubbed...

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...