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Rosalind Hogan Loudon, 70, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Christopher Loudon (former Chief of Cheshire Police), passed away on November 22, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, RI, to the late Frederick and Eugenia Hogan, Roz attended Southern Connecticut State University and worked as a special education teacher and then with the CT state health department. Her greatest role was as a stay-at-home mom to her two children. She will be dearly missed by her son, Dane Loudon and daughter, Molly (Loudon) Vespa; her son-in-law, Billy Vespa; and her companion, Chris Wolper. Roz also leaves behind two grandchildren, Lucy & Leonardo Vespa of Boston who brought her many smiles and laughs, and will...

Rosalind Hogan Loudon, 70, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Christopher Loudon (former Chief of Cheshire Police), passed away on November 22, 2023. Born in Woonsocket, RI, to the late Frederick and Eugenia Hogan, Roz attended Southern Connecticut State University and worked as a special education teacher and then with the CT state health department. Her greatest role was as a stay-at-home mom to her two children. She will be dearly missed by her son, Dane Loudon and daughter, Molly (Loudon) Vespa; her son-in-law, Billy Vespa; and her companion, Chris Wolper. Roz also leaves behind two grandchildren, Lucy & Leonardo Vespa of Boston who brought her many smiles and laughs, and will...

Jane W. Clark, 98, of Cheshire, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2023. She was born in New Haven on February 12, 1925, daughter of the late Jerome and Grace Casey Walsh. Jane was predeceased by her beloved husband, Wilbur Edmund Clark. She is survived by her four children, Stephen E. (predeceased Andrea), William T. (Debra), Mark J. (Cathy) and Sharon (Nick) Gaeta. She also leaves seven grandchildren, Julia, Timothy and Branden Clark, Ryan and Dylan Clark and Sara and Nicholas Gaeta; and one great grandchild. She joins her sisters and brother in eternal rest. Jane was a graduate of St. Francis School, Hillhouse High School and Southern Connecticut State College. She was a teacher...

Wallingford - Sharon Abbatiello, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at MidState Medical Center. She was born November 6, 1948, the daughter of the late Francis and Katharina Conlon. Sharon was the wife of the late Donald R. Abbatiello and the fianc? of the late Thomas J. Williams. Sharon leaves behind her siblings, Biff and Regis; stepson, Thomas J. Abbatiello of Wallingford; and step-grandchildren, Ben and Claire. She also leaves behind her fianc?'s children, Cheryl Williams of Asheville, NC, Tammy Lobota of West Palm Beach, FL, Tom J. Williams of Cheshire, and Luke Williams of Guilford; and her fianc?'s grandchildren, Olivia Williams, Devin Williams, Jonathan Lobota,...

CHESHIRE - It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Barletta announces his passing. Despite his long battle with Parkinson's Disease, Michael never complained. His focus was always on the person he was with, cherishing every moment. He coped with his illness with strength and courage. He could always be counted on to make you feel better. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on December 9, 1942, the eldest child of Henry W. and Rita (Donato) Barletta. He met his loving wife while they were employed at the New Haven Office of the FBI. He worked for The Hartford and Travelers Insurance companies finishing up his career corporately as the Administrator of the Workers' Compensation...

Elaine Carol Giamette, 77, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023. Elaine was born on February 19, 1946 in New Haven, CT to the late Harold Gerald Schlank and Frances Pauline Grammatico Schlank. Elaine immensely loved her family and her grandson and attended all his baseball games. She had a great sense of humor. Elaine enjoyed her annual trip with her friends Pam and Liz to New York to see a Broadway show, followed by dinner at Ruth Chris Steakhouse. Elaine was a lifetime NY Giants fan. She loved to cook and cherished living by the beach until she moved in 2018. Her cat, Cookie, held a special place in her heart. Elaine leaves behind her daughter, Jackelyn Elaine Bishop...

Nicholas Bo "Nick" Roche, age 25, of Austin, TX and formerly Cheshire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, 2023 in Austin, TX. He was born March 18, 1998 in New Haven, CT, the beloved son of Robert and Vera (von Schmeling) Roche. Nick was kind, smart and a great listener, who always made his friends and family laugh and was instantly likeable to those he met. He graduated with the Class of 2016 from Cheshire High School and attended the University of Connecticut, where he earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2020. Nick grew up with and remained close to his amazing friends in Cheshire. During his time at college, stand-up comedy piqued...

Kellen Patrick Henry McIntosh, 16, of Southington, CT, passed away on September 4, 2023, in Storrs, CT. He was born on August 18, 2007, and brought joy to everyone he encountered with his boundless energy, infectious laughter, and unwavering love. Kellen's legacy is one of kindness, resilience, and the cherished memories we shared with him. Although his time with us was too short, the impact he made on our lives will endure forever. Kellen was a remarkable young man who had a passion for gaming, building and fixing things. He was very handy and loved to cook, earning him the title of a Foodie. Additionally, Kellen adored his two dogs, Neela and Bo, and cherished the time he spent with...

Carmen McKee, 79, of Hamden, CT beloved wife of the late George McKee, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023. Carmen was born on April 21, 1944 in Hartford, CT to the late Carolyn Thom and Constantine JP Allen. She graduated from Norwich Free Academy and received a degree from Yale New Haven Hospital in Radiation Therapy. She was active in her church at Mount Carmel Congregational Church. She enjoyed her activities in the garden club as well as her dogs. She leaves behind her son, Theodore Marek and partner, Nancy Cioffi, sister, Eleanor Eccleston and several nephews and nieces. In addition to her husband, George, she was predeceased by her sisters, Constance Bradley, Charlotte Allen...

Donald Hellerman, 61, of Cheshire, CT, passed away on August 21, 2023. Donald was born on September 21, 1961, in Doylestown, PA to Doris Mellor Hellerman and the late Richard Hellerman. Donald graduated from Penn State with a B.S. in Quantitative Chemistry which led to a career focused on Quality Management. During his career, he completed certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt which lead to his most recent position as Site Quality Leader for Perkin Elmer Shelton. Donald was an avid fisherman and boater who loved offshore tuna fishing trips. Donald was also a cyclist who cycled more than 2000 miles a year. Donald was also a marksman who enjoyed target shooting and had recently won a...

Geraldine Ross Slocum, 100, of Cheshire, beloved wife of the late Charles D. Slocum, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023. Geraldine was born on May 15, 1923 in Patchogue, Long Island, New York, to the late Arthur and Josephine Ross. During WWII, Gerrie had a civil service job in Washington, DC for the War Department, typing death notices for soldiers who died in the war. She later worked as a clerk/typist for Social Security. At the end of the war, she was working in Patchogue at Swezey & Newins Department Store where she met Charlie. It was love at first sight. They were happily married for 60 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and homemaker,...

Jon Smardin, 78, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Joanne Smardin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 14, 2023. Prior to their move to Connecticut in 2020, they spent many happy retirement years living in Rhode Island. Jon was born on July 21, 1944, in New York to the late Sidney and Molly Smardin. When he was five years old, the family moved to Norwalk, where he grew up and attended local schools. A dedicated family man, he spent countless hours volunteering on the board of the local Red Cross chapter, as Past President of the Silvermine Association and coaching his children's sports and activities. He was ever-present with his camera to capture all of the...

Dorothy (Draves) Parker, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Donald H. Parker. Dorothy, also known as Dottie or Dot to her friends, Sis to her family, and Grammy/MeMe to her grandchildren, was born on May 13, 1940 in Norwalk, CT, daughter of the late Richard and Dorothy (Stratton) Draves. Dottie graduated from Norwalk High School and started a career as a nurse's aide at Norwalk Hospital. She and Don together made their home in Norwalk and Milford before settling in Cheshire. Dottie also worked at The Cheshire Convalescent Home for many years before retiring...

Keith A. Terrien, 58, of Cheshire, CT, beloved husband of 24 years to Cheryl (Iava) Terrien, passed away on July 2, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with Multiple Myeloma with his family by his side. Keith's humor kept those around him smiling, even during the difficult times. He was born on June 11, 1965, in Norwich, CT, to Norma Lamothe Terrien and the late Alfred Terrien. In addition to his wife, Cheryl, he leaves behind his son, Nicholas Terrien; sister, Michelle Terrien and her wife, Karen; mother, Norma Terrien; his other son, Andy Lamothe; niece, Courtney Iava-Savage; and his play date companion, Richard Prendergast, as well as all of his friends, who were by his side through this...

Stephen Charles Greenwood, 56, of Cheshire, beloved husband of Jennifer Greenwood, passed away on June 19, 2023. Stephen was born on November 9, 1966 in Palo Alto, CA to Ann Marie Wozmak and the late George Greenwood. Although born in California, Steve grew up in Cheshire, Connecticut. He attended all levels of school in Cheshire, and graduated from Cheshire High School. Stephen began his career in wine working at Wine and Whiskey in Cheshire. He moved to Hartley & Parker where his love of wine first developed and enduring friendships were born. Once he joined San Francisco Wine Exchange, he was able to travel while enjoying good food, wine, and friends. His most recent position...

Carolyn Hardin Engelhardt, age 79, of Bloomfield, CT passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was married for over 53 years to the late Reverend George Christian Engelhardt. Carolyn was born on May 10, 1944 in Memphis, TN, daughter of the late Melvin Loyd Hardin and Helen Harriet Hardin (Morrison). Carolyn grew up in Arkansas and remained very tied to her Southern roots throughout her life. Carolyn graduated from Malvern High School in Malvern, AR. She received a BA from Hendrix College in Conway, AR and an MDiv from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, where she met George. Carolyn worked in the field of Christian education for her whole career,...

David Berson, 83, of Cheshire, beloved husband of 61 years to Virginia Berson, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2023. David was born on September 14, 1939 in Scranton, PA to the late Samuel and Susan Berson. David worked for Swan Engraving in Bridgeport until his retirement in 2004. Afterwards, he worked for the Cheshire Senior Center for several years. David was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and family man. He was a "people person" who never met someone who didn't become a friend. He and Virginia greatly enjoyed camping, boating, traveling and riverboat cruises. They made a couple trips to Italy over the years and their last destination was to Israel. David loved to...

Carolyn Clark (Davison) Tucker, 89, of Cheshire, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of Edwin Marshall Tucker. Carolyn was born July 14, 1933 in Bad Axe., Michigan. while her parents, the late William Franklin and Virginia (Vary) Davison and family were vacationing. She grew up in several towns in upstate New York, including Cortland, Rome, and Rochester, where she attended Monroe High School. from 1945-1947. Her Junior and Senior years of High School were spent in Newark, NJ, where she attended Barringer High School. She attended Bucknell University, graduating in 1955 as an Elementary Education major. While there she formed...

Mr. Theodore (Ted) Spagnola, 92, of Cheshire passed away November 30, 2022 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Maureen (Furlong) Spagnola with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Ted was born in Waterbury, on September 16, 1930, the son of the late Frank and Evelyn (Petillo) Spagnola. He retired from Bristol Babcock after many decades. He was a proud USAF Veteran having served during the Korean War. Ted shared his love of the Cape, a good meal, and enjoyment of new cars with his family. PopPop/Grampy was adored by his grandchildren. He taught them to fish at Mixville, cook scrambled eggs, and to appreciate a good sense of humor. Ted is survived by his son, Bill...

Marius "Mickey" Olesen, 80, of Cheshire, passed away on November 19, 2022 after a long illness. Mickey was born on December 24, 1941 to Marius and Elizabeth (Downes) Olesen. Mickey grew up in Northford, CT, and graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. He worked for many years as a mason for Hamden Masons, and later years at Durham Manufacturing. He was a long-time member of the Naugatuck Elks Lodge 967 and an avid player in their golf and setback leagues. Mickey was a die-hard Boston Red Sox and New York Giants fan and enjoyed many a friendly rivalry with Yankees fans. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dolores; his daughter, Kim (Steven); his son, Michael (Susan); his...

Winifred (Winnie) J. Garrity, 67, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully Thursday November 17, 2022 at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford after a brief battle with cancer. Winnie was born January 28, 1955, in New Haven. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Joseph E. and Mary Lois Garrity. Raised in Cheshire, Winnie spent more than 40 years in Richmond, Virginia, before returning to CT in 2010. She is a graduate of Cheshire High School and Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Special Education. A devoted a teacher who loved her children, Winnie worked in the Richmond, Virginia school system, retiring after more than 35 years of teaching. ...