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Thomas George Pawelczyk, 73, of Kensington, passed away on January 9, 2022. Born in New Britain, the husband of Elizabeth (Bigoness) Pawelczyk and the son of the late Stanley and Jennie (Choinski) Pawelczyk. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, retired from Emhart Technologies' (ASSA BOYLE) in Berlin after many years. He loved the NY Yankees, NY Giants, and Celtics. Tom also loved fishing, hunting and was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter: Jennifer Pawelczyk of Berlin, a brother: George Pawelczyk and a granddaughter: Victoria LaPosta and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Friends and family were...

Ryszard joined eternal rest, suddenly, on Monday, January 3, 2022. A devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa & friend, he is now back with his beloved wife the late Bernadeta Krzeszowiec, after almost 8 years apart, along with their dog "Bella". Ryszard loved his family & took pride in fishing for stripers with his son David. From memorable fishing trips with David & Roy catching albies & bluefish, he always enjoyed a great moment out on the water feeling free. A master wood worker from Poland, a memorable story-teller, a tremendously kind soul, he felt for others with his huge heart. He loved his pajama bottoms, feeding the squirrels & birds and had no...

Irene (Krolikowski) Lewchik, 95, of Berlin, beloved wife of the late Fred Lewchik died Tuesday, November 9, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born in Simsbury, CT, on June 18, 1926, daughter of the late Joseph and Stephania (Tajmajer), Irene was raised in Simsbury and graduated from Simsbury High School in 1944. She was a communicant of St. Paul's Church, Kensington, a member of St. Paul's Ladies Guild and member of The Berlin Senior Center. Irene retired from Argo Industries in 1999 with over 25 years of service. Irene was an avid flower gardener and prize winner for her Dahlias and African Violets at the Berlin Fair, dog lover, seamstress, cook, baker, vegetable preserver and loved to...

Samuel J. Calvo, 68 of Berlin, CT, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born September 24, 1952 in Bristol, CT, the son of the late Yohn and Rose (Jenkins) Calvo. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 45 years, Jennie (Pawelczyk) and two children, Dana Kavarsky and her husband Ryan, Lisa Vandrilla and her husband, Kristian. He also leaves behind 4 grandchildren, Madison and Parker Kavarsky and Taylor and Samuel Vandrilla. He is also survived by 3 loving and devoted sisters, Susan, Janice, and Marie. Sam was predeceased by his brother Jimmy and...

Christa Ouellette, 81, of Kensington, passed away on January 17, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Buttler) Trautenbach and the wife of the late Albert Ouellette. They were happily wed for over 55 years until his death in 2010. Born in Germany, Christa moved to the US in 1954. Christa loved to cook, and followed her dreams as she established, owned and operated Christa's Restaurant at the Miller Company in Meriden. She was then employed in the deli at Rogers Market in Kensington for 13 years, where her special recipes and creations filled the deli counter. Along with her mother and sister, Christa owned Apple Hill Farms on Southington Rd. in Kensington. She was a...

Genevieve (Musial) Skene, 92, of Berlin passed away on December 31st at home surrounded by family. Genevieve was born on July 28, 1928 in New Haven. She was the youngest daughter of Stanley and Magdalena (Bulka) Musial. Following her marriage in 1953, to George Joseph Skene, Jr., she became a resident of Berlin. Genevieve is survived by her children, Marsha (Philip) Kulas, Susan Skene (Jeffrey Laviana), Lynn (David) Johnson, William (Shawn) Skene, Nancy (Mark) Quinn and Michael Skene, twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was predeceased by beloved husband of 41 years and her siblings Frank (Marion) Mushal, Walter, Michael, Pauline and Josephine Musial and Stella...

In Loving Memory of Renee' LaFlamme In Our Hearts Forever. The Class Of '59 Reunion Committee

Daniel Francis Audette, 34, of Kensington, husband of Joanna (Mach) Audette passed away suddenly on July 25, 2020, while doing his daily run in Walnut Hill Park. Born in New Britain on August 23, 1985, a son of David Audette and his financee' Beata Kornas and her daughter Nina and Amy (DiMauro) Audette and her finance' John McLaughlin. Danny was co-owner of Dav-Co Metal Finishing Co.and Dav-Co Landscaping Co., both of Berlin. Danny enjoyed spending time with his son in their vegetable garden, swimming, Sunday rides with his family, and meticulously detailing the family car. Besides his wife and parents, Danny is survived by a son: Dominik Audette of Kensington, 2 brothers: David...

Richard Valmore Labbe, 78, passed away on July 1, 2020 following a short illness. Richard was born, raised and lived his life in Kensington, Connecticut. He graduated from Berlin High School, attended the University of Hartford and is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam Era. He was the son of the late Valmore J. and Marjorie (Johnson) Labbe and was predeceased by his son, Richard V. Labbe, Jr., in 2017. He is survived by his loving son, Jason E. and daughter in law Kimberly-Dawn Labbe and adored granddog Cuda of Middletown, his sisters, Barbara (Ronald) Steurer of Chesterfield, MO, Carol (Hank) Thompson of Berlin, as well as 6 nieces and nephews: Mark Steurer of...

Robert (Bob) J. Dacey passed away peacefully at his home on Friday May 1st 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was born November 23rd, 1930 in Waltham, MA to the late Agnes and William Dacey. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Clarissa. He is survived by their two sons, Thomas of Old Lime, CT, Dan and his wife Lynn of Medina, OH, his cherished granddaughter Jaclyn, and nephews Robert Dacey, Edwin Dacey and their loving families. Bob entered the army in 1951 during the Korean War and served in Korea with the 35th infantry as a combat infantry man. He was awarded with The Purple Heart and The Combat Infantry Mans Badge. During his army career Bob also served as a Military...

Robert (Bob) J. Dacey, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 1, 2020 after a battle with cancer. He was born November 23, 1930 in Waltham, MA, to the late Agnes and William Dacey. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Clarissa. He is survived by two sons: Thomas of Old Lyme, CT and Dan and his wife, Lynn of Medina, OH, his cherished granddaughter Jaclyn and nephews: Robert Dacey, Edwin Dacey and their loving families. Bob entered the Army in 1951 during the Korean War and served in Korea with the 35th infantry as a combat infantry man. He was awarded with The Purple Heart and The Combat Infantry Mans Badge. During his Army career, Bob also served as a...

Mary (Havens) Martin, 98, wife of the late Charles J. Martin, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Mary was born in Hartford, CT, on January 3, 1922, a daughter of the late John and Ethel (Chapin) Havens. Mary was a graduate of Buckley High School Hartford and employed as a clerk for Travelers' and Aetna Insurance Companies for many years. A longtime resident of Kensington, Mary was a member of St. Paul Church and active in the Ladies' guild. Mary was also a member of the Berlin Senior Center and AARP. Mary is survived by 2 daughters: Carol (Tom) Pac of Kensington and Janet Harrison of Plainville, 4 grandchildren: Amber Lynn Harrison, Nicole (Luke) Bosco, Jeffrey (Kara) Pac, and...

Mary (Havens) Martin, 98, wife of the late Charles J. Martin, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Born in Hartford, CT on January 3, 1922, a daughter of the late John and Ethel (Chapin) Havens, Mary was a graduate of Buckley High School Hartford and employed as a clerk for Travelers' and Aetna Insurance Companies for many years. A longtime resident of Kensington, Mary was a member of St. Paul Church and active in the Ladies' guild. Mary was also a member of the Berlin Senior Center and AARP. Mary is survived by 2 daughters: Carol (Tom) Pac of Kensington and Janet Harrison of Plainville, 4 Grandchildren: Amber Lynn Harrison, Nicole (Luke) Bosco, Jeffrey (Kara) Pac, and Erin...

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Clara Irene (Joy) Salsbury of Kensington, Connecticut. She passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday, the morning of April 5th 2020, leaving to mourn her devoted family and friends. She was born February 20, 1929 in Franklin, Maine and raised in Ellsworth Falls, Maine, the daughter of Alden and Reatha (Gordon) Joy. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 44 years, Raymond Jordan Salsbury in 1991 and her eldest son Raymond Alden Salsbury in 2016. Clara leaves behind her children, Doreen Zigmont and her husband Timothy of East Berlin, Cheryl Wrobel and her husband Joseph of Kensington, and Kevin Salsbury and his wife Marissa of...

Noella (Charette) Daigle, 84, passed away peacefully at 2 am Sunday February 2nd, 2020 after a long battle with illness. She is survived by: her son, Steven Daigle and wife Susan; her son, James Daigle and companion Linda; her daughter Debra Mucci and husband Patrick; her daughter Lisa Daigle; and her daughter Karen Daigle. She was predeceased by: her husband of 63 years, Elbridge Daigle; her son Lester Daigle; and her brothers Herman, Nelson, and Richard Charette. The beloved woman known as "Nana" also leaves behind grandchildren: Adam Daigle, Maria Soto, Sara Bliss, Crystal Pearcy-Blowers, Jennifer Barone, Eric Daigle, "Little" Noella Daigle, Renee Moitoza, Holly Philbrick, Ariel...

Mildred J. Forster 91, of Meriden, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020, she was married for 56 years to the late Bertram W. Forster. Born in Biddeford, Maine, on March 6, 1928, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Elsie (Clegg) Morris. Mildred is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: William and wife, Elisa Forster of Wallingford and Alan and his wife, Theresa Forster of Maine. Funeral and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. To share memories of Mildred with the family, please visit www.berlin memorialfuneralhome.com