Robert "Bob" Grenier, 79, of Durham and Barefoot Bay, Florida, loving husband of JoAnne (Mintzer) Grenier, died Saturday, May 8, 2021, at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in New Bedford, MA, son of the late Helen (Pellerian) and Antonio Grenier. Bob served his country during Vietnam, stationed at Walter Reed Hospital, in Washington DC, where he "famously" carried President Eisenhower from a train. He was the proud owner of Uncle Bob's Garden Center and a dedicated fan of the Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and UCONN basketball. Bob's greatest joy was watching his grandchildren play sports. He also had very fond memories of his years coaching youth sports and basketball at Coginchaug. He was...

Bonita Irene (Beyers) Schulz, 77, of Middletown, wife of the late Lester Bernard Schulz, died Thursday May 6, 2021 at Portland Care and Rehab Center. She was born in New Britain, CT daughter of Francis and Helen (Gut) Beyers. She attended Woodrow Wilson High School and retired to Simpsonville, SC where she and Lester lived for 17 years. Bonita is survived by her children, Persis "Pam" Zimmerman, of Ivoryton, CT, Scott Morehouse of Weymouth, MA, Wesley Schulz and partner Jennifer Sussman of Wolcott, CT, Kristine (Schulz) Mangan and husband Scott Mangan of Newington, CT and her sisters, Henriette (Beyers) Boyle and husband Robert Boyle of Ocala, FL, and Holly (Beyers) Ellis and husband Jim...

Lillian (Heath) Nosal passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Springfield Rivers Nursing Home in Springfield, Vermont. Lillian was predeceased by her husband Frank (Snowball) of sixty-four years. She was predeceased by her parents Raymond and Bertha Heath, two sisters Lena and Dora and two brothers Howard and Gerald. Lillian leaves behind two daughters and sons-in-law, Pat Muzzulin and Jim of East Haddam CT and Kathy and Don Stusse of Sioux City, IA. In addition, she leaves behind two granddaughters and their husbands, Aimee and Kris Kalvelage of Albion, NE and Amanda and Jarred Monroe of Sloan, IA. She also leaves behind four greatgrandchildren with another on the way, Madison Monroe, Lillian,...

Alice M. Kalandyk, 86, of Durham, CT, died Monday, April 19, 2021, at Middlesex Hospital. She was born in Wallingford, daughter of the late Joaquin Fernandes and Mary (Silva) Fernandes. Prior to her retirement, Alice worked as an accountant for the Town of Wallingford. Alice is survived by her loving children, Kim Thompson and her husband, Mark Thompson, of AL; Karen Kalandyk of Durham; Kelly Kalandyk Smith, and her husband, Timothy Smith, of MA; Kathleen Purtill, and her husband, Jay Purtill, of Cheshire and John Kalandyk, Jr. of AL. Besides her children, she is survived by her two brothers, Anthony Fernandes and Jack Fernandes, her sister, Evelyn Fernandes, and her eight grandchildren,...

Cynthia Sue (Lawton) Wall passed away, at her home in Durham on April 19th, after battling Alzheimer's Disease for more than twenty years. Her beloved husband of 53 years, Dave, was by her side. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son Michael and wife Karen of Zionsville, IN; son Douglas and wife Carrie of Douglas, MA; beloved grandchildren Emma, Kate, Andrew, Callie and Adam; and special cousin Judy and husband Nick Magnano of Norwich. Cynthia was born in Norwich, CT on January 26, 1947. She was the only child of James E. (Ed) and Elizabeth Lawton. She attended Norwich public schools where she met her lifelong companion, soul mate and future husband in kindergarten at the age of...

Edward "Stasky" Staskelunas, 88, of Middletown, formerly of Higganum, husband of Barbara (Owens) Staskelunas, died Friday March 26, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital. Eddie was born in Manchester, CT, November 23, 1932 to Margaret (Klisus) and Edward Joseph Staskelunas. He grew up and began his glory days in New Britain where he starred in four sports: baseball, football, basketball and track. He was a recipient of the Burns Memorial Award for Excellence in Academics and Athletics and was inducted into the New Britain Sports Hall of Fame in 2008. After High School he went on to Springfield College and then served this great country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After returning from...

Maria Anna Nielsen, SFC, Ret., 53, passed away on March 16th 2021 at Honor Heath Deer Valley Medical Center Phoenix Arizona with loving family by her side. She was born September 25,1967 in New Britain, CT, daughter of Rosemary M Tolis and the late Carmine Colossale. She was a graduate of Averett University of Virginia class of 2012 after receiving her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, she continued her education and in 2014 graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration in International Business from Western International University of Arizona and had been living in Phoenix Arizona for the past 16 years. She joined the U.S. Army National Guard in 1989 and did her...

Maria Anna Nielsen, SFC, Ret., 53, passed away on March 16th 2021 at Honor Heath Deer Valley Medical Center Phoenix Arizona with loving family by her side. She was born September 25,1967 in New Britain, CT, daughter of Rosemary M Tolis and the late Carmine Colossale. She was a graduate of Averett University of Virginia class of 2012 after receiving her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, she continued her education and in 2014 graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration in International Business from Western International University of Arizona and had been living in Phoenix Arizona for the past 16 years. She joined the U.S. Army National Guard in 1989 and did her...

Irene (Czapski) Babula, 87, of Buffalo, wife of the late Leonard Babula, died Friday March 5, 2021 in Middletown, CT. She was born in Buffalo, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cieszka) Czapski. Irene worked for many years as a seamstress doing alterations for J.C. Penney. She volunteered at St. John Kanty Church working the Lenten Friday fish fry dinners and making pierogi during the holidays. She was loving mother to Karen (Edgar) Hettrich of Middletown, CT and Peter (Mindy Tousley) Babula of Cleveland, OH; grandmother to Nicole, Cali (Thorngate), and Todd Hettrich and great grandmother to Crystal, Ashley and Hailey Arn-Hettrich and Hannah Thorngate. She was predeceased by her...

Casimir "Cas" P. Kovalaski, 94, of Cromwell, formerly of Torrington, passed away on February 7, 2021 at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. He was born in New Milford, CT on February 5, 1927, the son of the late Gladys and Julius Kovalaski. He later moved to the north end of Torrington where he was surrounded by his loving family of two sisters, Josephine and Jennie, and four brothers, Joseph, John, Julius and Zigmund, all of whom predeceased him. He graduated from North School, which is now the home of the Torrington Police Department, and was also a graduate of Torrington High School Class of 1946. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1950 from Teachers' College of...

Thomas J. Rys Sr. of Tyngsboro, MA, loving companion of Claire Haynes of 30 years, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was born in Middletown, Connecticut son of the late Stanley J. Rys and Irene (Klimek) Rys. He was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School Class of 1964. He was an Air Force Veteran and served in Thailand during the Vietnam War era. After a long career in computer programming and electronic engineering, he retired in 2014. He enjoyed spending time at the Tyngsboro Sportsmen's Club. He liked hunting, fishing, time with his family, cooking, walks, yearly Cape Cod vacations, playing his guitar, and great conversations. He is survived by his sister Carol and her...

Seth William Flynn, 54, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Marianne Buck Flynn and his son, Evan Caleb Flynn. He is also survived by his parents, Edgar and Janet Flynn, his sister Nora, her husband, Mark, and their children, Emma and Jillian. A graduate of Maloney High School, Seth was the co-owner of the North Haven Bike Shop for 17 years. He also maintained the equipment for several Edge Fitness Centers. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Wallingford where he served as trustee. Seth was also an avid mountain biker and loved music and bass guitar. Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Wallingford on Sun., Jan. 17, at 1...

Seth William Flynn, 54, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Marianne Buck Flynn and his son, Evan Caleb Flynn. He is also survived by his parents, Edgar and Janet Flynn, his sister Nora, her husband, Mark, and their children, Emma and Jillian. A graduate of Maloney High School, Seth was the co-owner of the North Haven Bike Shop for 17 years. He also maintained the equipment for several Edge Fitness Centers. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Wallingford where he served as trustee. Seth was also an avid mountain biker and loved music and bass guitar. Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Wallingford on Sunday (Jan 17th) at...

LTC (Lieutenant Colonel) Paul James Rouleau, 67, of Clinton, beloved husband of Susan Dearborn, passed away Wednesday evening January 6th, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born in Providence, R.I. son of the late Raymond Rouleau and Margaret (Shea) Rouleau. He grew up and resided in New Britain for almost 50 years before moving to Clinton with his wife Susan. Paul started his 41 year career with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services as a Mental Health Worker and then as a social worker and finally the Unit Director of Battell North 4 at Connecticut Valley Hospital. Paul had 30 years of military service. He started as a member of...

Bernice Prue, 99, of Rockfall, wife of the late Leonard L. Prue, Sr., died Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Wadsworth Glen Health Care. She was born in Middletown, daughter of Charles and Antoinette (Bystrek) Jay. Bernice was a very active person well into her 90's, she enjoyed mowing her lawn and shoveling snow. Bernice was a caring person, always willing to help; for many years she was the primary caregiver for her sister, Rose and her brother-in-law, Walter. Bernice, may you finally find peace back in the comfort of your husband and son. Bernice's family would like to thank the staff at Wadsworth Glen for the care and compassion they gave to Bernice over the past 5 years. Bernice is survived...

Lee Equinox Sawyer, of Middletown, Connecticut, departed this world peacefully, but unexpectedly, on the morning of October 31, 2020. He was 38. The first child of Diana Lynn Newman and the late Phillip Neal Sawyer, Lee arrived on November 11, 1981, in Marlow, New Hampshire. He was a beloved father, husband, brother, son, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, mentor, friend, and pillar of the community. He is survived by his wife, soulmate, and best friend, Samantha Claire Sawyer, and their three beautiful daughters, Sadie Claire (13), Natalie Winter (10), and Raina Stone Sawyer (5). He also leaves his mother Diana and her husband Tom Newman of Maine, his aunt Cathy Lee Ramsdell of Maine, his...

Cheryl "Cheri" (Colavito) Morris, 68, of Durham, beloved wife of John Morris, died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Cheryl was born in Middletown, daughter of the late, Patrick and Jacquelin (Ahrens) Colavito. Besides her husband John, Cheri is survived by a daughter, Lisa Warzecha of Middletown, a sister, Patricia Sheehan and her husband, Edward of Florida, two step sons, John "Jack" Morris and wife Nicole of Middlebury and Peter Morris of Middlefield, two step grandchildren, Jack and Grace, and an adored nephew, Justin Sheehan, also of Florida. In addition, Cheryl was blessed with many wonderful in-laws, cousins, friends, and two beloved family dogs, Barley and Henry....

Carl T. Tirone, 90, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2020 at Coccomo Memorial Health Care Center after a long illness. His beloved wife of 64 years, Elizabeth "Nean" (Palau) Tirone was at his side. The oldest son of Mario A. and Michaline (Konopka) Tirone, Carl was born and raised in Middletown, CT. Carl graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1948 where he played football, and "was a great track man and a fair tuba player" according to one of his classmates. Carl enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Korean War as radar technician with the 7th Fighter Squadron of the 49th Fighter Bomber Wing. After his honorable discharge in 1954, he attended the University...

James B. Vibberts, 91, of Cromwell, husband of the late Anna "Nancy" (Geary) Vibberts, died Thursday, October 1, 2020 at his home with family at his side. James was born in East Hartford son of the late Charles and Bessie (Freeman) Vibberts. Prior to his retirement James was an electrical engineer with SNET. He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army. James was a true renaissance man, with many gifts. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and angler. He enjoyed carving, sculpting and painting, and earned his art degree when he was in his eighties. James (even after his 90th birthday) could often be found riding his bike or on the slopes of Powder Ridge. He yearned to return to the skies...

Dr. Donald W. Edwardson, 72, of Durham, died Monday September 28, 2020 at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Edward and Mildred Smucygz. Donald was a psychiatrist, most recently practicing at Waterbury Hospital. He is survived by his son, Dan Edwardson of Durham; a brother and two sisters. Funeral services and burial are private. There are no calling hours. Those who wish may send donations via GoFundMe at gf.me/u/y3chty. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

Dr. Donald W. Edwardson, 72, of Durham, died Monday September 28, 2020 at Middlesex Hospital. He was born in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Edward and Mildred Smucygz. Donald was a psychiatrist, most recently practicing at Waterbury Hospital. He is survived by his son, Dan Edwardson of Durham; a brother and two sisters. Funeral services and burial are private. There are no calling hours. Those who wish may send donations via GoFundMe at gf.me/u/y3chty. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.