John Bonalli, 97, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was the loving husband of the late Carolyn (Harris) Bonalli. John was born August 11, 1923 in New Britain, CT, son to the late Giacomo and Emilia (Romeggiti) Bonalli. John graduated from New Britain High School and Goodwin Technical School. John was a veteran of World War II having served honorably as a staff sergeant in the US Army Air Forces where he was the recipient of the Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster and EAME Theatre Campaign Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars. After leaving the Army, John worked as a plant superintendent at Emhart for 40 years. In his free time John enjoyed wood...

SOUTHBURY, CT - James "Jack" A. Britton passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's at the age of 90, just three weeks away from his 91st birthday. Born in Greenfield, MA the third of six children to the late Ruth (Higgins) Britton and James A. Britton. Jack was predeceased by three sisters - Janice, Joyce and Marcia. Jack attended Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, MA, Syracuse University and Wharton School of Finance at the University of PA. He spent his whole career in the field of commercial finance and commercial property appraisal retiring in his mid-eighties. He appraised properties in 49 of the 50 states, missing North Dakota, the Caribbean, Europe and the Middle East....

Stella Levesque, 100, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2021 at Touchpoints at Farmington. Stella was born in Fort Kent, ME on April 8, 1921 to the late Henry and Hattie (King) Gagne. Stella married Aurele Gagnon with whom she had two daughters and later Rosaire Levesque. Stella was an avid embroiderer and reader who loved to spend summers at her family camp Eagle Lake in Maine. She was a gardener with a great love for flowers who found her greatest joy in her five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her last few years were spend at Touchpoints at Farmington where she enjoyed coloring and received wonderful care from the staff which was made so evident in the special 100th birthday...

Adrian Antonelle, 95, passed away on April 11, 2021 peacefully at home in Bristol. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Bailey) Antonelle. He was born in Plainville, a son of the late Earnest and Vera Antonelle. Adrian was a veteran of World War II having served honorably as a staff sergeant in the US Army Air Forces where he was the recipient of the WWII Victory Medal, American Theater Campaign Medal, and EAME Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Disabled American Veterans. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters: Andrea and her husband Dr. Andre Kaplan, and Vivian Green both of Plainville; his sister: Corinne...

BRISTOL - Frances (Pedrolini) Braiewa, 97, of Bayberry Drive in Bristol, since 1947, passed away on March 26, 2021 at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley. She was the wife of the late Adolph Braiewa and mother of the late Mark Braiewa. She was born on January 15, 1924 in Plainville, CT, to the late Bartolo and Rosa (Delmolino) Pedrolini. After graduating with honors from Plainville High School in 1942, Frances worked as a noise tester at New Departure General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 1975. Frances then became a voluntary secretary for the seniors of the United Auto Workers/GM Bristol, CT for 15-20 years. She was also a Sunday school teacher at St. Matthews Church in Forestville for 8 years...

William R. Naples Sr., age 92 of Bristol, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Ingraham Manor in Bristol CT. William was the loving husband of the late Angeline (Aparo) Naples for 68 years. William was born on January 26th, 1929 in New Britain, CT, to the late Francisco and Lugia (Prisco) Napolitano. Also known as Bill, William served in the United States Army, playing for the US Army Band. To know Bill is to know his passion for jazz music. The second love of his life after his family was his saxophone. Bill began playing his beloved instrument as a young boy and went on to make music with various bands throughout his life. He was a proud member of Bristol's Senior 8th Notes and enjoyed...

Helen P. Thompson, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Bertrand L. Thompson, Jr. Helen was born in Bristol on April 12, 1923 to the late Bronislaw (Benjamin) Podchajski (Podhajski) and Wladyslawa (Emily) Zetarski (Zeszotarski). She was a home maker and an active member of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and cribbage with her friends. She was an avid reader and completed two crossword puzzles each day. Helen is survived by her son Attorney Barry L. Thompson and his wife Therese Pac of Bristol, her daughter Linda A. Procko and her husband Stephen J. Procko of Plainville, 6 grandchildren and 13...

MALBOROUGH- Gladys Pietrowicz, 93, formally of Plainville, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Marlborough Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough, CT. She was born in Terryville on August 14, 1927 to Anna and Vincent Preskanas, and was known to all as "Lollie". She was united in marriage to William J. Pietrowicz on January 29, 1949 in New Britain. He predeceased her in 1993. She was employed at Fafnir Bearing in New Britain for most of her life, retiring after over 40 years of service. She was a member of St. Matthew Church in Forestville and the Ladies Guild of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Plainville. She was also a member of the Plainville Senior Citizens. She enjoyed cooking...

BLOOMFIELD - Sharon Lynne (Flagg) Morse, 64, passed away on February 17, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital after a short illness. She was born on October 8, 1956 in Hartford. Sharon grew up in Burlington and graduated from Lewis S. Mills High School prior to taking classes at Tunxis Community College. She worked for Travelers and Cigna Insurance before working for Hooker & Holcomb for over twenty years. She enjoyed golf and was an avid gardener and was a two time award winner for landscaping in Bloomfield. Dearly loved by her friends, family and coworkers, Sharon is survived by her sisters: Audrey Laurel and her husband Nelson of Florida, Diane Tice and her husband Alan of Bristol; her...

Barbara Johnson Slate Hardy, 89, of South Carolina, formally of Plainville, CT, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2021. Barbara was born on September 5, 1931 in Illinois, daughter of the late Adna F. Johnson and Caroline (Zeeb) Johnson. She attended New Britain and Berlin public schools graduating in 1950 from Berlin High School. Barbara attended the University of Hartford where she met Charles Slate. They were married in 1954. They had two children, Diane and Barbara Ann. Barbara worked many years as secretary at New Britain Machine where she met her second husband, Paul W. Hardy. They were married in 1980. Barbara enjoyed life to the fullest. Taking after her father, a national...

Lucy Pestillo, 96, passed away on January 27, 2021 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut. She was the wife of the late Peter Pestillo. She was born in Plainville on June 1, 1924. Prior to retiring, she had worked in human resources at Marlin Rockwell. She is survived by her nephews: Charles (Re), Rev. Mark (Marlene) and Tony (Millie) Santucci; and her niece Judi (Robert) Breault. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her father, Anthony Santucci. Services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, Plainville. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.BaileyCares.com.

Gordon Granger McCann of Plainville passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in Hartford on March 5, 1932. He was the son of the late Herbert and Bessie (Shellington) McCann. He was a descendant of Gideon Granger who served as Postmaster General in President Thomas Jefferson's administration (1801-1809). Gordon's early years were spent in Windsor Locks. In 1945, he moved to Plainville. For 37 years (1950-1987) he was employed as a supervisor in the Bond Underwriting Department of the Aetna Casualty & Surety Company of Hartford. He was a member of the Aetna Life Men's Club. From 1952-1954 he served in the United States Army, taking basic training with the 101st Airborne Division...

Corby a Coperthwaite passed away January 5, 2021. Corby was born in New Britain and is predeceased by her parents Patricia A Coperthwaite and Walter Coperthwaite. She lived in Forestville most of her life until moving to Bloomfield. She is a Veteran of the United States Army and received an undergraduate degree at CCSU in psychology and later a PhD in psychology at UCONN. She had a long and successful career in the CT Community College system as Director of Institutional Planning, Research and Assessment. Corby's colleagues regard her as a respected friend and incredibly talented professional in pursuit of greater higher quality education. Even as accomplished as she was, later in life...

Louise Ann (Baruffi) Garewski of Plainville CT, wife of the late Alexander W. Garewski, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Louise was the daughter of the late Frederick and Lottie (Januskiewicz) Baruffi. She was born in New Britain, CT on February 10, 1935. She was a graduate of New Britain High School (class of 1953). It was there she met and later married her classmate and best friend Alex Garewski. She was a graduate of the Meriden-Wallingford Hospital School of Nursing (class of 1956). Her nursing career spanned over 47 years at Meriden Hospital, New Britain General Hospital and at Plainville Health Care. She also worked many years as a private...

Patricia (Gorski) Mangiafico, 75, passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021, in Bristol Hospital. She was the wife of the late Joseph Mangiafico. She was born in Bristol on September 15, 1945 to the late Stanley P. and Helen (Fitzgerald) Gorski. Patricia is survived by her beloved children; a son, Todd Mangiafico of California, her daughter, Amy Goldsberry and her husband Jonathan of Bristol, and her granddaughter, Emma Goldsberry, whom she adored. Services will be private at the convenience of the family. The Bailey Funeral Home of Plainville has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.Bailey-FuneralHome.com.

Francis L. Dorbuck, 95, of Plainville passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was the husband of the late Margaret (Jones) Dorbuck. He was born in Greenfield, MA, a son of the late William and Theodore (Rosco) Dorbuck. Frank graduated from high school in New Britain. After graduating he enlisted in the Merchant Marines. While in the service, he met the love of his life in England and was married after his discharge and moved back to the State. He was employed for many years at Stanley Works as a machinist. After retiring, he moved back to England. Francis was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy in Plainville and was a member of the Plainville Senior Center. He enjoyed traveling...

Patricia A. Bowman, 84, departed this life on December 26, 2020 at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center in Bristol. She was the loving wife of Robert E. Bowman for 66 years. Pat was born in Brattleboro, VT on May 9, 1936. She was the beloved daughter of the late Donald T. and Esther M. (Casey) Foster. She moved to Plainville as a young girl and attended local schools. Both she and Bob were 1954 graduates of Plainville High School. They were married later that same year. In addition to raising three children, Pat worked many years as a cashier at the A&P in Forestville. She was employed by Classic Coil for a time and was a hostess at Roy Rogers in Bristol for several years. She was a...

Vincent Moreno, 88, passed away on December 25, 2020. He was the loving husband for nearly 60 years of the late Joan (Janes) Moreno. Vincent was born in New Britain on May 9, 1932 to the late Nicola and Florence (Penta) Moreno. He was preceded in death by his brother Vito Moreno. After graduating from Plainville High School (class of 1950) and Cheshire Academy, Vincent went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of the Holy Cross in 1955. Upon graduation, Vincent spent months prospecting for uranium in the Hudson Bay area of Canada. Upon his return, he served in the US Army as an MP in Korea. He settled in Plainville with his wife Joan to raise their family and run their...

BRISTOL - Sara P. Cameron, 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020 at Cook Willow Health and Rehab Center in Plymouth. She was born April 28, 1924 in New Haven to the late Carmen and Marie (Saffiole) Pisano. Sara had spent thirty years working at the Hawthorne Inn. An avid quilter, she was a member of the Southington Arts and Crafts Association, the Southington Women's Club and was named an honorary member of the BBB Quilt Guild. She will be cherished in the memories of her daughters: Barbara Acampora of Bristol and Renna Chalmers of Florida; fourteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Cosenza and daughter, Donna Hazen. A...

BRISTOL - Sara P. Cameron, 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2020 at Cook Willow Health and Rehab Center in Plymouth. She was born April 28, 1924 in New Haven to the late Carmen and Marie (Saffiole) Pisano. Sara had spent thirty years working at the Hawthorne Inn. An avid quilter, she was a member of the Southington Arts and Crafts Association, the Southington Women's Club and was named an honorary member of the BBB Quilt Guild. She will be cherished in the memories of her daughters: Barbara Acampora of Bristol and Renna Chalmers of Florida; fourteen grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Cosenza and daughter, Donna Hazen. A...

Robertine (Voisine) Gorneault, 83, of Plainville passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. She is now reunited with her loving husband, Wilfred J. Gorneault, who predeceased her in 2002. Robertine was born on July 26, 1937 in Fort Kent, Maine, daughter to the late Baptiste and Modest (Deschaine) Voisine. She had worked at Smith Medical as a machine operator before retirement. She was a faithful Catholic and a longtime communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Plainville. She is survived by her son, Darrell Gorneault, of Plainville; her grandchildren, Elena Gorneault and Darrell Gorneault Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will...