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PLYMOUTH - Elaine Rose (Weaving) Norris passed away after a brief and sudden illness on September 20, 2022, surrounded by her four children and loving husband. She moved onward to heaven alongside her mother, Genevieve Weaving, who passed that very same morning. Born in Southbury, CT in 1962, Elaine was a free-spirited and loving mother, sister, daughter, and aunt. The beloved daughter of James Phillip Weaving, Sr. and Genevieve Weaving, she is survived by her devoted husband, Sigurd Norris, as well as her four children, Rose Sorrell (Tom), Carl Norris, James Norris, and David Norris. She grew up as a member of Sacred Heart Church. As a nature enthusiast, Elaine was a gentle soul and an...

Genevieve Strubbe Weaving passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Shelton, CT in 1925, Genevieve lived a blessed life of 97 years, brimming with family, friends, and faith. As a graduate of St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, Genevieve retired from nursing at the age of 90 after 70 years of servitude to the Cadet Nurse Corps, St. Mary's Hospital, Wellspring, Visiting Nurses Association, Griffin Hospital, Lutheran Home, and area schools. Genevieve's greatest passions were her family and her faith. She is predeceased by her loving husband James Phillip Weaving, Sr., as well as her daughter, Elaine Weaving Norris, who unexpectedly passed...

Helen T. Dilley, 92, passed away on September 7, 2022, at River Glen Health Care Center. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph H. Dilley, Sr. for 40 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Sacred Heart Church, 910 Main St. South in Southbury. Interment will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery in Southbury. Memorial donations can be made in Helen's name to Special Surfers, PO Box 752, Saco, ME 04072 or Shriners Children's Hospital. The Carpino Funeral Home of Southbury has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.CarpinoCares.com.

Jennifer Gracy received her angel wings on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Jennifer was born on December 2, 1967 in Waterbury, Ct. to the late Fred and Virginia (Bassett) Gracy. Jen grew up in Southbury, CT, one of the six Gracy girls. She graduated from Southbury High School and moved forward to live an independent life. Her family and friendships meant the world to her. Jen loved art; she made and sold pieces at East St. Arts in New Haven. Jen's love, laughter, patience, kindness and inclusion emanated from her spirit and heart. Jen is survived by her twin Jessica DiGiavocarlo, Melissa (Brendon) Egan, Jan (Bob) Giroux, Cynde (Ken) Butler and Debby (Larry) Rodriguez. She is also survived by nieces,...

SOUTHBURY - Robert Joseph Hatch of Southbury died suddenly Thursday, July 21 of natural causes. Robert was the beloved husband of Norma and father of Patricia Hatch (Stephen) of VT, Timothy and Christopher Hatch both of CT, Nancy Robinson (Glenn) of CT and Cathleen Maccio of CT along with his five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren ... all of whom were his passion in life. Bob was born in Cheshire, CT to the late George M. and Mary Sheehan Hatch. He served honorably in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob is also survived by his sister Alice Hatch of Cheshire along with several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his siblings Mary Fede, George and Phyllis Hatch. Robert had...

William "Mr Bill" W. Conran, 66, died peacefully at his home on June 28, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was the son of Kathleen and the late Robert Conran. A graduate of CCSU, he worked at Sikorsky Aircraft as a Master Scheduler, later changing his career to work for Region 15 School District in the Special Education Department. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Claudette, his pride and joy, daughter Erin and son Scott (Chelsea). He also leaves behind brothers: John, Michael (Karen) and sister Ciorsdan (Rob) along with many family and friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church, 910 Main St, in Southbury on August 27, 2022 at 11:00 am. There are...

Todd Michael Leblanc, 56, the loving husband of Sasha Fowler-Leblanc, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2022, after almost 10 years of marriage. Born on December 30, 1965 in Attleboro, MA to the late David and Mary (McMahon) Leblanc, Todd graduated from Naugatuck High School in 1983. Following his passion for cars, he continued his studies at Porter and Chester, later becoming a Master Mechanic and Technician. Todd (Crash) started his career as a Mechanic and went on to work for Sikorsky Aircraft as an Aircraft Assembler, Inline Plastics as an Electro-Mechanical Technician A and Avalence as Chief R&D Technician. During his time at Sikorsky, he was invited onto the Presidential VH-60...

Theresa (Gelinas) Bessette, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife to the late Robert Bessette for 74 years. Theresa was born in Quebec, Canada on August 31, 1927 to the late Lucien and Diana (Langlois) Gelinas. Theresa held a variety of factory positions at The Princeton Knitting Mills (Waterbury) , Uniroyal (Naugatuck), and Scovils in (Watertown) Theresa will be missed by her daughter: Diana (Bessette) Kenney and her husband Timothy Kenney; her two sons David Bessette and his wife Lisa (Sciortino) Bessette and Dennis Bessette. She is also survived by her six grandchildren: Lori (Kenney) Kooger and her husband Albert Kooger,...

James L. Jossick (Jim), 87 of Kensington New Hampshire passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts on Sunday May 28, 2022, after a brief illness. James loved his family and was a devoted husband to Maria K. Simms with whom together they shared 10 children. Jim raised most of his children in Newtown, CT which he held fondly in his heart before moving to New Hampshire. Born and raised in Bridgeport, CT on November 10, 1934, to Louis A. Jossick and Helen J. Jossick (Murzyn). He attended Fairfield Preparatory School in Fairfield, CT 1948-1951 and graduated from Harding High School in 1952. He was a graduate of Louisiana Christian...

Our beloved Antonio ("Tony"), a man as kind as he was generous, a force of friendship and love, passed away peacefully, on May 13th, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Tony exemplified whole-hearted love, an openness to embrace without bias, a welcoming laugh, and the generosity of advice and invaluable wisdom. Tony embodied a wonderful American immigrant story. Born in Ururi, Italy on July 5, 1941, he immigrated to Connecticut in 1960 where he met the love of his life, German-born Helga (Rippe) in English school. They fell in love, married, and settled in Stamford, CT where they lived for almost 50 years and raised their two daughters,...

WATERBURY - Mary Ann Rhodes, 83, passed away May 8, 2022 at her home in Waterbury, CT with her devoted husband by her side. She was born July 16, 1938 in Elmira, NY to Michael and Marian Novick. In Elmira, she met her husband Don of 62 years while attending St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing. Soon after being married they became long-time residents of Torrington, CT. Mary Ann was the caring mother of David, Mark, Kevin, and Kyle Rhodes. During their childhood, she was a Torrington school nurse. In later years, she was involved in many civic and social organizations such as the St. Francis and Immaculate Heart of Mary churches as a folk group singer, the Warner Theater as a lead...

Shaye C. Sheehan, 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was the loving wife of Mark Sheehan for thirty-six years. Shaye was born on April 12, 1953 in Ansonia, CT, to the late Richard and Faye (Childs) Cody. Shaye was a lifelong advocate for individuals with specials needs. She worked as a Preschool Teacher and Principal at Ripton School in Shelton, CT and became the Supervisor of Student Services for Cheshire Public Schools. Shaye always said it was her passion to work with students with special needs, and her colleagues described her as a student's greatest advocate. Shaye is survived by her husband Mark Sheehan, daughter Alaina Boyd, son-in-law, Donnie Boyd, grandson Liam...

SOUTHBURY - Shaye C. Sheehan, 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 18, 2022. She was the loving wife of Mark Sheehan for thirty-six years. Shaye was born on April 12, 1953 in Ansonia, CT to the late Richard and Faye (Childs) Cody. Shaye was a lifelong advocate for individuals with specials needs. She worked as a Preschool Teacher and Principal at Ripton School in Shelton, CT and became the Supervisor of Student Services for Cheshire Public Schools. Shaye always said it was her passion to work with students with special needs, and her colleagues described her as a student's greatest advocate. Shaye is survived by her husband Mark Sheehan, daughter Alaina Boyd, son-in-law, Donnie Boyd,...

Elsie Mae Lund, 91, of Southbury CT, and formerly Long Island, NY passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022. Elsie was a blessing to all, as she loved everyone so deeply. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Lund. Elsie is survived by her nephew Albert L Krapf, Jr (Audrey), step-daughter Ellen Grady (Tim), step-daughter-in-law Helen, many great-nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. She also leaves her beloved Annie and Emmie. Elsie was preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas, her adored sister Gloria (Krapf), and step-children Susan, Nancy (Owens), and Thomas; and her cherished companion Impy. Friends and family may visit Carpino Funeral Home, 750 Main Street South,...

Michael A. Mercaldi of Southbury, CT passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 27th, 2022 at the age of 88. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on April 22, 2022 at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury. His family will receive visitors prior to Mass in the Daily Chapel of the church from 9:00 - 10:45 AM. Interment with military honors will be at New North Cemetery in Woodbury. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Fisher House Foundation, 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.CarpinoCares.com.

SOUTHBURY - Domenic A. "Lefty" Narducci Jr., 93, of Southbury, departed this life on March 23, 2022 at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. He was the beloved husband of Josephine (Perugini) Narducci for 67 years. Dom was born in Waterbury, CT on March 10, 1929, to the late Domenic A. and Rose (Mancini) Narducci Sr. He grew up in Naugatuck, CT and, after graduating from Naugatuck High School, convinced his parents to let him join the U.S. Army with a buddy while just 17 years old. He served honorably in Korea from 1946-1948. And then followed his brother Don to the University of Notre Dame. Graduating in 1952 with a BS in electrical engineering, he was hired by the Bristol Company in Waterbury...

Edward F. Board, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He and his loving wife Veronica just celebrated their 60th anniversary on March 4, 2022. Ed was born on February 21, 1936 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Edward and Stella (Nawrocki) Board. He served honorably and proudly in the United States Army. Ed started his career as a draftsman for Bell & Howell, Bridgeport, CT which brought him here from New Jersey. He was then a Purchasing Manager for Ledu Corp. in Trumbull, CT then for Cornell Carr in Monroe, CT from which he retired five years ago. He loved watching his Yankees and Giants. His biggest passion was watching his UConn girls basketball especially...

ROXBURY- John A. Denisevich, 93, of Roxbury, formerly of Heritage Village in Southbury, passed away on March 5, 2022. He was predeceased by his brother Sam, his sister Anne Anderson, and his wife Evelyn (Pavlo) of 64 years. John was born May 31, 1928 in Bridgeport, CT to the late John and Nadia (Molchan) Denisevich. In 1948 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force for three years, trained to maintain airborne radio equipment. John ultimately earned a bachelor's of science degree in industrial management from the University of Connecticut in Storrs. After graduation, he was employed as an industrial engineer, analyzing, planning and relocating manufacturing operations for major corporations, such as...

SOUTHBURY - Leonora Dugan, 73, departed this life on February 17, 2022. She was the beloved wife of Ronald Dugan for 51 beautiful years. Leonora was born in the Bronx, NY on May 21, 1948 to the late Leo and Theresa (Scarola) Orifici. Leonora is survived by her husband Ronald Dugan; her daughter Jennifer Colonese; her son Ryan and daughter-in-law Jennifer Dugan; sister Linda DeGuisto and her husband Ed; brother Joseph Orifici and his wife Sue; five beloved grandchildren Gavin, Ian, Jack, William and Samantha; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Lee leaves behind an extensive community of friends and family who have loved and supported her over her lifetime. She...

SOUTHBURY - William McGetrick, 85, passed away on February 4, 2022, at Masonicare in Wallingford, CT. He was the loving Husband of Geraldine Owens McGetrick for 56 years. William was born on April 11, 1936 in Danbury, CT to the late Jack McGetrick and Ethel Johnston. After graduation from Danbury High School in 1955, William enrolled in the Army where he served honorably and proudly from 1955-1957. He was stationed at Fort Collins in Colorado and in Germany. Following his service, William started his career as a railroad engineer with Conrail, and later worked for Metro-North, retiring after 40 years in the railway industry. William loved sports, especially horseracing, Detroit Tigers,...

VERO BEACH, FL - Michael J. Kenney, Jr., age 85, peacefully passed away in Vero Beach, Fla., Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Firstborn to Michael and Gertrude (Shanahan) Kenney, Mike was born March 15, 1936, in Waterbury. He attended St. Francis Xavier School and Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury. He attended Temple University and graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1958. He later earned a master's degree in education from Western Connecticut. He began his career as a teacher at Sprague School in Waterbury. He moved to Southbury in 1968 and became involved with the Young Republicans and local government, successfully running for the office of first selectman of Southbury in...