Beecher and Bennett Funeral Home- Hamden

Mary-Elizabeth LeDuc, 55, of Hamden, passed away on May 7, 2021, after a long illness. She was born on March 11, 1966 to the late Richard W. and Joan O'Brien LeDuc. Mary attended St. Rose School in Meriden and was a 1984 graduate of Mercy High School in Middletown. She had a successful career in corporate security, working at Norden Systems and US Surgical in Norwalk, and Ensign-Bickford Industries in Simsbury. While working full time, she furthered her education, putting herself through school. She graduated from Norwalk Community College in 1991 with an AS; Post University in Waterbury in 1998 with a BS; and Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2002 with a JD. She was admitted to the...

Carmela M. Mills, 97, of Castleton, NY (formerly of Pittsfield, MA) died January 13, 2021 due to complications of Covid-19. She was born August 2, 1923 in Southington, CT, the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Musto) Dascoli. Carmela was the widow of Ralph G. Mills. Carmela retired after 14 years as a Switchboard Operator/Receptionist and Cashier at Hellawell Car Country and Shake Automobile Dealerships in MA. She is survived by her niece Roseann Aszklar Vye (Gerald), 2 great-nieces; Samantha Ayala (Anthony) and Jacklyn Martin (Jared), 1 great-great niece, and 5 great-great nephews who were like the grandchildren Carmela never had, all of Castleton, NY. Also survived by three nephews;...

Diane M. (Signor) Raccio, 65, of Wallingford, passed away on October 10, 2019. Born in New Haven on August 15, 1954, she was the daughter of Josephine (DeLeonardo) Signor of Branford and the late Stephen Signor, Sr. Diane is also survived by her husband Frank J. Raccio; her daughter Lori R. Blanchette and her husband David of Wallingford; her son Frank J. Raccio, Jr. of Wallingford; her grandchildren Connor, Brianna and Brayden Blanchette; and her brother Stephen Signor, Jr. and his wife Mary of North Haven. Diane was a Hamden resident for many years before moving to Wallingford over 35 years ago. She was a payroll clerk/CDH for Stop & Shop Stores for over 30 years, prior to that Diane...

Louise V. (Sirico) Gadd, age 95, of Wallingford, passed away on Sept. 10, 2019. Louise was the widow of George E. Gadd. She is survived by her daughter Marjory (Rocco) Palladino; sons Gregory & Thomas Gadd; 8 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. Friends may visit with her family on Friday, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at BEECHER & BENNETT FUNERAL HOME, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden and may attend her Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Rita Church, Whitney Ave, Hamden. Contributions in Louise's memory may be made to Franciscan Home and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT 06451. To send a condolence to her family please see: www.beecherandbennett.com