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W. Todd (Guild) Tourangeau, 74, of Bristol, beloved wife of John Tourangeau, died on Saturday (October 24, 2020) at The Pines at Bristol. Toddie was born in Quincy, MA on December 1, 1945 and was a daughter of the late Franklin and Ann (Fisher) Guild. She was raised and lived in Quincy and graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH. A Bristol resident since 1970, she served as property manager of Pinebrook Terrace apartments for 25 years. She was a snow baby and teddy bear collector. In addition to her husband of 47 years, Toddie is survived by a son: G. Scott Melvin and wife, Heidi of Bristol; two step-daughters: Pamela Ann Quinones of Georgia and Tammy Ann Strain of Bristol; a...

Jeffery C. Luther, 63, of Bristol, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Born in Nyack, NY, on March 13, 1957, he was a son of the late Jean (Swett) Luther and Herbert Luther. He was raised in Southington, moving to Bristol in 1983 and worked as a cook, most recently at Amberwoods Health Care Center. He loved music and was a guitar player. Jeff is survived by three brothers, Herbert C. Luther, Jr., of Florida, David W. Luther of Southington, Richard A. Luther of Middletown, a sister, Gloria Mae Martin of Bristol, a daughter and two grandchildren, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, James A. Luther. A graveside service and burial will be held...

Daniel M. Bruneau, 60, of Terryville, husband of Diane (Sok) Bruneau, died on Friday (October 16, 2020) at UConn John Dempsy Hospital, after a long battle with an inflammatory disease, AS. Daniel was born on November 10, 1959 in Newport, Vermont and was a son of the late Henry and Jeannine (Auger) Bruneau. Daniel was raised in Naugatuck and attended Naugatuck High School. He retired from Pratt and Whitney after 23 years. Daniel loved his 65 Chevy Cars. You would often hear him talking about cars with his brothers. He also loved old coins, reading, the History Channel and feeding the birds in the winter. Daniel adored his dogs, Jess and Peanut, but had a special place in his heart for his...

John "Jack" J. Walsh, Jr, 89, long time Bristol resident, widower of Margaret "Peggy" Ann (Ward) Walsh died on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Edgehill in Stamford. Jack was born in Bristol on April 19, 1931 and was the son of the late John Joseph, Sr. and Arline (Quinlan) Walsh. Jack was raised in Thomaston and graduated from Thomaston High School in 1949 where he captained the basketball team. Jack graduated from Trinity College, Hartford in 1953 majoring in Mathematics. He received his Master's Degree in Engineering from the University of Hartford in 1957 and his degree in Management Development from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in (1958). Jack served in the both the US Navy...

John "Jack" J. Walsh, Jr, 89, long time Bristol resident, widower of Margaret "Peggy" Ann (Ward) Walsh died on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Edgehill in Stamford. Jack was born in Bristol on April 19, 1931 and was the son of the late John Joseph, Sr. and Arline (Quinlan) Walsh. Jack was raised in Thomaston and graduated from Thomaston High School in 1949 where he captained the basketball team. Jack graduated from Trinity College, Hartford in 1953 majoring in Mathematics. He received his Master's Degree in Engineering from the University of Hartford in 1957 and his degree in Management Development from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in (1958). Jack served in the both the US Navy...

Ronald G. Boisvert, 82, of Bristol, beloved husband of Gloria (Vasques) Brophy Boisvert and the late Rachel (LePage) Boisvert, passed away on Tuesday (August 11, 2020) surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Biddeford, Maine on November 15, 1937 and was a son to the late Joseph and Frances (Ducharme) Boisvert. Ron has lived in Bristol since 1956 and was a parishioner of St. Ann Church, Bristol. In 1993, he retired from Pratt & Whitney after 35 years. Ron (Dad) was such a good man, and he showed his family how to live a good, happy life. He was devoted to his first wife, Rachel, and it was a surprise and joy when he found love with Gloria and married her in 2018. His grandchildren were...

Ronald G. Boisvert, 82, of Bristol, beloved husband of Gloria (Vasques) Brophy Boisvert and the late Rachel (LePage) Boisvert, passed away on Tuesday (August 11, 2020) surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Biddeford, Maine on November 15, 1937 and was a son to the late Joseph and Frances (Ducharme) Boisvert. Ron has lived in Bristol since 1956 and was a parishioner of St. Ann Church, Bristol. In 1993, he retired from Pratt & Whitney after 35 years. Ron (Dad) was such a good man, and he showed his family how to live a good, happy life. He was devoted to his first wife, Rachel, and it was a surprise and joy when he found love with Gloria and married her in 2018. His grandchildren were...

Vincent J. Lodovico, 56, of New Hartford, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Vincent was born on April 17, 1964 in Bristol and was the son of Margaret (Hagan) Lodovico and the late James Lodovico. Vincent was an avid sports fan, as a coach, player and spectator. He loved coaching little league and girls basketball and was a player and coach on a men's hard ball league. He was a huge Giants, UCONN and Yankees fan. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing and going to live concerts, especially his favorite band U2. He loved life but loved his family more. He had a larger then life personality and will be incredibly missed by his family and all who knew him. In addition to his mother, Vincent is...

Vincent J. Lodovico, 56, of New Hartford, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Vincent was born in Bristol and was the son of Margaret (Hagan) Lodovico and the late James Lodovico. Vincent is survived by his two children and their mother; his four sisters; his brother; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private. Please visit Vincent's memorial web-site at www.FunkFuneralHome.com.

Louise (Chabot) Jodoin, 91, wife of the late Henry Jodoin, passed away on May 17, 2020. Louise was born on April 13, 1929 and was the daughter of the late James and Edna (Morin) Chabot. A lifelong Bristol resident, Louise was a parishioner at St. Ann Church. She worked at IMO in Plainville for 18 years before retiring. Louise is survived by her several nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, she is predeceased by her brother: Robert Chabot; and her sister: Jane "Lillian" Russell. Services will be private. Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol, CT is honored to serve the Jodoin family. Please visit Louise's memorial web-site at www.FunkFuneralHome.com

Dennis A. Rogers 76, of Harwich, MA, died Thursday (May 14, 2020) at Wingate of Harwich from complications of the COVID-19 Virus. Dennis was born in Bristol, CT on December 31,1943, and was one of three children of the late Carroll A. Rogers and Simonne (Dumont) Rogers. He was raised and lived in Bristol until 2013 where he graduated from St. Ann's Grammar school in 1958, and Bristol Eastern High in 1962. He proudly served in the Connecticut Army National Guard during the Vietnam Era. receiving an honorable discharge in December 1966. On June 23, 1966 he was sidelined due to injuries sustained in a horrific motorcycle accident. After months in a coma followed by months of physical...

Daniel J. Hanifin, 82, of Berlin, CT, beloved husband of Janice (Ashe) Hanifin, died on Tuesday (May 5, 2020) at UConn John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington, CT of complications from a stroke. Dan was born in Gloversville, NY on April 28, 1938 and was one of three children of the late Harold and Alice "Betty" (Millerd) Hanifin. He was a lifelong Gloversville resident until moving to Berlin, CT in 2014. He graduated from Gloversville High School in 1957 and was employed by Hussmann Corporation for 42 years before retiring. In his younger years, Dan enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Pine Tree Rifle Club. He also enjoyed keeping his yard in shape, travel, and trips to the casino. He was a...

Shirley (DeMerchant) Oakes, 84, of Bristol, wife of Vernie Arden Oakes, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital. Shirley was born on September 10, 1935 in Fort Fairfield, Maine and was the daughter of the late Donald and Helen (Kennedy) DeMerchant. Shirley was raised in Fort Fairfield, Maine. She graduated from Fort Field High School in 1953. After graduating, she got a job at New England Telephone Company being a switch board operator in Presque Isle, Maine, because of this job, she would room with other woman friends at the well known Bell House. Shirley was a great piano player and used her talent at her local church. In 1955, Shirley joined hands in marriage to...

Virginia (Johnson) Luckner, 93, of Southington, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at Southington Care Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Dermott G. Luckner for 71 years. Virginia was born on April 27, 1926, and was one of three children of the late Walter and Elsa (Palmquist) Johnson, both Swedish immigrants. Born and raised in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, she graduated from Bassick High School and went to work for the John Goodsell Insurance Agency. Virginia and Dermott were married at Salem Lutheran Church in Bridgeport and settled in Trumbull. There, they raised their three daughters before moving to Southington, upon retirement. Virginia,...

David A. Schunk, 64, of Bristol, CT, formerly of East Longmeadow, died on Tuesday (March 24, 2020). David was born in Springfield on September 26, 1955 and was a son of Howard Schunk of Springfield and the late June (Spindler) Schunk. He was raised in Springfield and graduated from the former Springfield Technical High School and Springfield Technical Community College. He settled in East Longmeadow and worked for the United States Postal Service bulk mail center in Indian Orchard for 35 years before retiring. He was a ham radio operator and talented artist and enjoyed photography. In addition to his father, David is survived by four siblings: Paul Schunk and wife, Susan of Derry, NH,...

David J. Thormahlen, 90, of Bristol, husband of the late Angela (Culotta) Manizza, died on Wednesday (March 11, 2020) at Ingraham Manor, Bristol. David was born in Mattoon, Wisconsin on September 2, 1929 and was a son of the late Reverend Theodore H. and Selma (Behrens) Thormahlen. He was raised in Addison, Illinois and graduated high school in Staten Island, New York. He was a longtime resident of New London before moving to Bristol in 2018. He retired after forty years working at Electric Boat. He enjoyed volunteering with Seniors Helping Seniors after retirement. David is survived by his five children: David T. and his wife Tammy of Bristol, Scott A. and his wife Brenda of Norwich,...

BRISTOL, CT-Brian M. Farrell, Sr., 73, of Bristol, beloved husband of Marianne (Barry) Farrell, died on Saturday (March 7, 2020) at Bristol Hospital. Brian was born in Albany, NY on October 26, 1946 and was one of six sons of the late William "Dapper" Farrell and Rose Mary (McArdle) Farrell. He was raised and lived in Albany graduating from Christian Brothers Academy High School and Siena College, where he was a basketball standout. He worked in the Claim department of Aetna Property and Casualty and moved his family to Bristol when he went to work for both Aetna and then Travelers in Hartford. He retired in 2006 when he would establish his insurance consulting business, BMF Insurance...

Elaine (Salisbury) Majewski, 82, formerly of Canaan, widow of Frederick T. Majewski, Sr., died on Monday (March 2, 2020) after having been in the care of Bristol Hospital Home Care/Hospice and Ingraham Manor, Bristol, CT for the past 9 months. Elaine was born in Waterbury, CT on July 11, 1937 and was the only child of the late William and Harriet Salisbury. Raised in Middlebury, CT, she graduated from Wilby High School before attending Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated from nursing school in 1958, married Fred, and moved to Bristol, CT. She raised her family and worked as a registered nurse for both Waterbury Hospital and Associated Springs. In 1997, she retired from...

Shirley Ann (Dallman) Jobin, 76, of Bristol, beloved wife of Thomas Jobin for 51 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was born in Bristol on May 11, 1943, the daughter of the late Gary and Ann (Kopsak) Dallman of Forestville and the step daughter of the late Ella (Feifer) Dallman. She graduated from Bristol Eastern High School in 1961 and Tunxis Community College in Farmington with an Associate of Science degree in Secretarial Science. She was also a certified Medical Transcriptionist. Prior to retiring, she was employed as a Medical Secretary and Office Manager for Robert Thorsen, M.D., a neurologist in Southington, CT. She was an active member of St. Joseph...

Sylvia (Farrell) Barbati, 83, of Bristol, beloved wife of Christopher S. Barbati, left this world in peace and dignity on Friday (January 17, 2020) in her home, surrounded by her children and family. Sylvia fought pancreatic cancer for two years with her enduring strength. She was born in Waterbury on May 12, 1936, and was a daughter of the late Herbert P. Sr. and Ann (Russell) Farrell. Sylvia worked at Guard Pharmacy and then Bristol Hospital Medical records department for many years until retirement. Sylvia was very involved with St. Francis De Sales, where she was a parishioner and part of the Rosary Society. She loved attending the church dinners. Her greatest gift to all of us was her...

Patricia (Goff) Williamson, 78, of Brewster, MA, formerly of Barrington, IL, beloved wife of Glenn Williamson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Patricia was born in Bristol, CT and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dorothy (Osgood) Goff. In addition to her husband, Patricia is survived by her two beloved daughters; Gretchen Barcus and her husband Thomas, and Ellen Struber and her husband Scott. Patricia is predeceased by her sister, Mary Jane Goff. She will be remembered for her endless generosity, welcoming smile and loving heart. To know her was to love her. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at...