Hazel Mae (Graham) Fellin born July 2, 1926 entered Heaven on Feb 3, 2021 and was met by her loving husband of 47 years Bob, her daughter Diane (Furst), and surely is enjoying the reunion with her many friends and family members who have passed before her as she was one who never missed a party. Hazel loved to dance and sing being an active member of her church choir, First Baptist Church in Middletown for many years. In more recent years she enjoyed the sing alongs and shows at Chest Elm in Moodus, CT where Hazel lived the past 5 years. The family would like to thank the caregivers and staff of Chest Elm for making Hazel's past few years very happy. Hazel is survived by her daughter Nancy...

Charlotte Ruth Tulp (Reardon), 96, of Middlefield, loving wife of the late John "Jack" Tulp passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Pilgrim Manor in Cromwell. Born on September 1, 1924, Charlotte was the daughter of the late William and Sarah (Wetmore) Reardon. She was a graduate of Hill House High School and Southern Connecticut State University. She completed her Master's Degree in Education at Buffalo State University. The Tulp family moved from Meriden to Buffalo, New York, in 1962 where Charlotte continued to teach elementary school and raise her family. She and husband Jack were avid golfers. Charlotte was Lady's Champion for several years at Delaware Golf Course. She was a...

Gladys Leola (Etheridge) Fields died peacefully surrounded by her family on January 10, 2021. She was predeceased by her beloved first husband Beverly "Skip" Tower. She leaves behind her beloved second husband, Roland Fields of Middlefield, Connecticut and her daughter and son-in-law, Debbra and Daniel Wheeler of Middlefield, Connecticut. She also leaves behind three step-children and their families, Mark Fields of Old Lyme, Connecticut, Darral Fields of Deerfield Beach, Florida and Heidi DiNino of Lighthouse Point, Florida. Lastly, she leaves behind five grandchildren, Kelly Therrien Rybak (and husband Scott Rybak), Jaclyne Therrien (and partner William Lowe), Beverly Therrien, Daniel...

Frederick "John" Nunney, 86, husband of Linda (Marie Gonzalez) Dean of Middletown, passed away on January 6, 2021 at the Hartford Hospital. Born May 5, 1934 in Plymouth, England, John spent much of his life in the UK, Canada and later relocated to the United States. Like a lot of British kids growing up during WWII and facing extraordinary challenges, once John accepted those as "normal", he was then able to make the best of things always throughout his lifetime. He attended local UK traditional schools and at 17 joined the UK Army, the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (RWF) completing his service in Jamaica, Bermuda, Germany, and Belize. Following that commitment, John thrived at many things...

John Martin Anderson, of Haddam, CT, 4/28/31-12/6/20, 89 Years old. John passed away peacefully in his home, after a beautiful day of family and friends setting up and decorating the Christmas tree he had picked out two weeks earlier, and his favorite, The Sound of Music, playing in the background. Half an hour after everyone had told him that they loved him and gone home, he quietly died in his sleep with his daughters by his side. Born in Concord, NH, John was the youngest of three sons of Henry and Eleanor (Foy) Anderson. John graduated from Concord High School in 1950, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Marines. He served in the Korean War, and continued his service domestically,...

Moeshere Montr? Bartell was called home on December 6, 2020. His soul was laid to rest at the age of 21. He was raised by his mother Qualnisha Lowe and grew up with his sisters Mariah Gomez, Kennyiah Pi?a and Ericka Morton. Moeshere was a high spirited, energetic young man with a heart of Gold. He graduated from Orville H. Platt High School where he played football for the Platt Panthers. He was vibrant, the life of the party and he definitely loved his mom and sister Kennyiah more than anything. He loved to draw, rap and design logos for clothes. He had the biggest heart and he never backed down. His love for others was out of this world and he will be missed by many. Moeshere is survived...

Sophie Pacholski Scarlato passed away at the age of 103, on November 22, 2020 at Pilgrim Manor at Covenant Living of Cromwell. She was born in 1917 in Middletown, CT, to Matthew and Mary Pacholski, as the sixth child of a family of 12 children: nine boys and three girls. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School in Middletown until she was 14 years old, when she moved to Hartford to work. After working several years, she met and married Frank Scarlato in 1934. They had three children: a daughter Bernadette, and two boys, Raymond James (Jimmy) and John Philip (Jacky). These were the Depression years and living was not easy ? no telephones, no television and sometimes no work. When the last of...

Emily David Wildes, a former Groton resident, joined her beloved husband, Warren Freeman Wildes, in their eternal home on October 27, 2020. She died peacefully in Middletown, CT where she had recently moved and celebrated her 96th birthday. Born in Willimantic in 1924, Mrs. Wildes was the eldest daughter of Eva Basila and John David, both deceased. She grew up in New London, where she attended Williams Memorial Institute (WMI) and later became a nursing student at the former Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing. After graduating in 1945, Mrs. Wildes served as a nurse at the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital before moving to California, where she met her husband, Warren. For 65 years, Mrs....

Mary Ann Malmberg, 85, of Portland Connecticut and Derby Line Vermont passed away at home on October 21, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on July 25, 1935 in Barre Vermont, the daughter of John and Alelia (Miller) Calcagni. After attending and graduating from Sheehan High School, Mary graduated from Hartford School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse caring for patients at Middlesex Hospital, Middlesex Convalescent Home and Chest Elm Convalescent Home over the course of her long and dedicated nursing career. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Herbert Malmberg; her son Robert Malmberg and both of her bothers John (Jack) Calcagni and Douglas Calcagni. She...

Mary Ann Malmberg, 85, of Portland, Connecticut, and Derby Line, Vermont, passed away at home on October 21, 2020, after a brief illness. She was born on July 25, 1935 in Barre, Vermont, the daughter of John and Alelia (Miller) Calcagni. After attending and graduating from Sheehan High School, Mary graduated from Hartford School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse caring for patients at Middlesex Hospital, Middlesex Convalescent Home and Chest Elm Convalescent Home over the course of her long and dedicated nursing career. Mary was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Herbert Malmberg; her son Robert Malmberg and both of her bothers John (Jack) Calcagni and Douglas Calcagni....

Dorothy Jean (Mousch) Donegan, 93, of Killingworth, passed away on October 19, 2020 surrounded by family. Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Alice (Beveridge) Mousch. Dorothy graduated Durham High School, Class of young ladies and Class of 1946. She volunteered during World War II in the observation tower which was used for spotting planes. Dorothy was a member of The Church Of the Epiphany in Durham and a fifty year member of the Killingworth Volunteer Fire Department. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Charlene Langston and her husband Robert of Clinton and Sherri Lynn Bishop and her husband Brian of Madison; two grandchildren, Darda Langston and...

A Weston resident from 1960 - 2011, Charles McCullough, died October 17, 2020 at his home at Ashlar Village in Wallingford after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. His wife of 52 years, Honora "Peg" (O'Connor) McCullough preceded him in death in 2012. Born June 2, 1934 in Great Neck, L.I., NY to John B. and Mathilde (Duggan) McCullough, he spent his childhood in Westchester County, NY. He is survived by 3 children: Michael (Susan), of Lakeville, MA, Patricia of Wichita, KS, and Matthew (Yvette) of Kensington, CT; 4 Grandchildren - Katherine & Dennis McCullough and Winona & Donovan McGregor; a sister, Maureen Campbell of Harwich, MA, a niece and four nephews. He was a friend of...

Ronald John Markham, 88, of Durham, wife of Beverly (Deren) Markham for sixty-eight years, passed away on October 17, 2020 at his son's house. Born in Middletown, He was the son of the late John and Mary (Murray) Markham. Ron lived in Durham since 1955. He had graduated Middletown High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy on the USS R.L. Wilson Destroyer Ship as a Navy Pipefitter during the Korean War. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal and the Connecticut Wartime Veterans Service Medal. Ron worked as a Journeyman Steamfitter for sixty-two years with United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the United States and...

Elmer Emilio Chiarappa, 95, of Middlefield, husband of the late Angela (Mancini) Chiarappa, passed away at home on October 14, 2020. Born in Meriden, he was the son of the late Emilio and Grace (Papandarea) Chiarappa. Elmer lived in Middlefield since 1950 and was a member of Middlefield Federated Church. He was the co-owner along with his wife of E. Chiarappa Jewelry for sixty-five years. He graduated Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1944 and went on to serve in the United States Navy during World War II. He was active on the Committee for establishing Midget Football in Middlefield and very active playing tennis where he made lifelong friendships. Elmer was also a member of the...

Henry "Hank" Crandall, Jr., 91, of Middlefield, husband of the late Lillian (Hayn) Crandall, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Born in Meriden, he was the son of the late Henry and Mildred (Trafton) Crandall. Hank was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army in the Ordinance Disposal Squad. He came home to marry his love, Lillian and was married for sixty-six years. Hank grew up in Meriden then moving to Lake Beseck in Middlefield. He worked as a mechanic and had a Texaco Station and garage in Rockfall. He also built his own garage behind his home. Hank loved going to Maine and Rhode Island, boating, NASCAR races and most of all Bluegrass...

Joan P. (Handley) Atwell, 66, of Middlefield, passed away on September 25th, 2020 with her son, daughter, and sisters at her side at Middlesex Hospital. She was born to the late Harold and Sarah Handley on March 5th, 1954. Joan graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School in 1972 and married her high school sweetheart Bob on September 15th, 1973. Joan loved her town and she and Bob purchased Joan's childhood home in 1978 where they would raise their own family. Joan had been employed by Lyman Gunsight, the Lyman Apple Barrel, and most recently by Regional School District #13 after being in food service for over 20 years there. For Joan, her family was everything and the best job of all was...

Bishop Robert Atwell, III, "Bob", 67, of Middlefield, passed away on September 16, 2020 with his son and daughter at his side. He was born to Margaret (Peg) Atwell and the late Bishop R. Atwell, Jr., on August 28, 1953. Bob attended Durham Public Schools and was a member of the first graduating class of Coginchaug Regional High School in 1971. Bob married his high school sweetheart Joan Handley on September 15, 1973. Bob was a lifelong drummer, starting as a child, and following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Bob began his career with the Coginchaug Ancients Fife and Drum Corps, founded by his father. He also played with Chester Fife and Drum Corps, and...

Frederick J. Mackowitz, 83 years old, from Mauro Meadows in Durham, CT, passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2020. The family would like to extend special thanks to the town of Durham for their support. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

George M. Eames III, 94, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 21, 2020, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband for 73 years to Lee Eames. George was born on November 19, 1925 in Fairfield, CT. He was the only child of the late George M. Eames Jr. and Alice (Adams) Eames. A 67-year resident of Durham, George graduated from the University of New Haven in 1946. Upon graduation, George took a position in the Controller's Office at Yale University. George moved to Durham in 1953 when he took the position of Treasurer for Durham Manufacturing Company. Forty-seven years later George retired from Durham Manufacturing, having risen through the ranks to become...

Lucille Marion (Ward) Ouellette, 84, of Middlefield, beloved wife of Louis P. Ouellette for 34 years, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2020 at Wadsworth Glen in Middletown. Born in Alfred, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Harland and Marion (Drown) Ward. Lucille enjoyed children and worked as a stay at home child care provider for many years in addition to being a doting housewife. She was an avid square dancer and belonged to many local square dance clubs. Lucille loved to cook and bake, always trying new recipes that were well received. She was an animal lover and cared for many pets over the years including cats, dogs, birds, and fish. She enjoyed playing games, whether it...

Jean Margaret (Meder) Blomkvist, 77, of Durham, wife of the late Evan A. Blomkvist, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at Wadsworth Glenn. Born in Jamaica, New York, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Catherine (Single) Meder Jean lived in Durham since 2004 and was a member of The Church of Saint Andrews the Apostle in Rocky Hill. Despite Jean's blindness which she developed in her early 60s, she miraculously continued her love of crafts, especially in clay sculpting during which she designed and created some of her best works of art. Jean's designs ended up as special gifts such as Christmas tree ornaments which were representative of her unique creativity and imagination and...