Carlson Funeral Home

Sylvia (Soderquist) Herberts, 87, of Newington, transitioned from our earthly existence Sunday (Sept 24, 2023) at home. Sylvia was predeceased by three husbands, Karl Arne Nilsson in 1974, Joseph Moran in 1987 and William Herberts in 1996. Born in New Britain, she was a longtime Newington resident and had resided in Meriden for 5 years. A graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1954, she later graduated from New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1957. Sylvia worked at New Britain General Hospital as an RN for 21 years, and later worked at Andrew House and Cassena Care before retiring in 2016. An active member of First Lutheran Church of the Reformation in New...

William (Bill) Morgan Mahoney, 72, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his entire family. He gallantly fought against brain cancer (glioblastoma; GBM) from October 2021 until August 2023, after multiple clinical trials at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and compassionate final care from Dr. David Cachia and his staff at UMass Medical Center. Bill was born in Boston, MA, and was raised his entire adolescent life in Norwich, CT. Through his entire life, vacationed and lived at Attawan Beach, in Niantic CT. He was the son of William D. Mahoney and Mary Wagner Mahoney, who preceded him. He leaves behind is devoted wife of 48 years, Florence Beebe Mahoney; their four children, William M....

William (Bill) Morgan Mahoney, 72, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his entire family. He gallantly fought against brain cancer (glioblastoma; GBM) from October 2021 until August 2023, after multiple clinical trials at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and compassionate final care from Dr. David Cachia and his staff at UMass Medical Center. Bill was born in Boston, MA, and was raised his entire adolescent life in Norwich, CT. Through his entire life, vacationed and lived at Attawan Beach, in Niantic CT. He was the son of William D. Mahoney and Mary Wagner Mahoney, who preceded him. He leaves behind is devoted wife of 48 years, Florence Beebe Mahoney; their four children, William M....

Sandra (Kallberg) Abucewicz, 79, of Plainville, loving wife to Thomas Abucewicz, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, at Apple Rehab of Farmington Valley in Plainville, CT. Sandy was born in New Britain on May 8, 1944, daughter of the late Alvin A. and Marion (Fowler) Kallberg. Sandy was a 1962 graduate of Plainville High School. Residing in New Britain for most of her life, Sandy and Tom shared 54 years of love and friendship. She was employed at H.O. Penn in Berlin until her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church in New Britain. She will be remembered for her steadfast love and support and fierce...

Emilie (Linderme) Yukna, 95, of Kensington, wife of the late Alfred Yukna, passed away Friday (August 4, 2023) at her home. Born in Portland, CT, she was a former New Britain resident, moving to Kensington in 1957. Emilie was a graduate of Portland High School, class of 1947, and received her bachelor and master's degree in Education from the University of CT. She taught Home Economics at Martin Kellogg in Newington and then Berlin High School for 25 years, where she served as Berlin Education Association President, retiring in 1983. She was active in many local civic and non-profit organizations and served as Past State and Chapter President of Alpha Delta Kappa; Past President of the...

Margaret (Maggie) Capsalors 87 peacefully surrounded by her loving family passed away as she entered internal life on August 3rd, 2023. She was born in New Britain, CT on August 16, 1935, to Esther and Saul Moses. Maggie worked at Connecticut Light and Power Company and retired from New Britain General Hospital. She also worked for the City of New Britain Town Hall and the police department. Maggie was a pillar of the St. Thomas Assyrian Church of the East in New Britain. She loved spending many hours preparing food and cooking for church functions. She was a member of the church choir and never missed a Sunday. Maggie was known for being an exceptional cook. She loved to cook and...

William J. "Bill" O'Connor, 84, of Meriden, husband of the late Charlotte (Cap) O'Connor passed away Saturday (July 22, 2023) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Waterbury, son of the late Joseph and Marie O'Connor, he was a former New Britain resident. He also maintained homes in Eastham, MA and Bonita Springs, FL. Bill graduated from Notre Dame High School in West Haven, served in the US Air Force, and then attended the University of Connecticut, graduating in 1967. He was a Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity member. Bill served as a social worker for the State of Connecticut in the Department of Children and Families at Long Lane school for 25 years. He...

William "Sonny" Solomon Jr., 56, of New Britain, son of Jessie (Hall) Solomon and the late William L. Solomon Sr., passed away Monday (June 26, 2023) at the Hospital of Central CT. Born in Hartford, he lived in New Britain most of his life. William was a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1985, and was a Machinist in New Britain. Besides his mother Jessie, he leaves two daughters, Jazzlia Merzeus and her husband Andy in Massachusetts; and Vanessa Solomon of Bristol; a granddaughter, Na'iymah Merzeus; two brothers, Darren and Will Solomon, and a sister, Leola Solomon, all of Florida; his girlfriend, Shelley Pontes of Bristol; an uncle,...

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Carol (May) Eigenraam,84, on June 23, 2023. Born July 12, 1938 to Walter and Anna (Henrikson) May, Carol grew up in New Britain graduating from NBHS class of 1956. Carol married Bill Eigenraam in 1961. Following his death in 1968, Carol forged on independently as both a single mother and a working woman. Carol worked at New Britain National Bank, retiring from Fleet Bank. Carol had a great love of country, the Boston Red Sox and a "good lobster roll". Her greatest joy was her family and close friends. Carol leaves behind her only daughter Sally Eigenraam and her husband Peter Dudanowicz, her grandsons, William Fraello (Colleen), Anthony Fraello...

Arthur A. Morneau, 76, of New Britain, husband of Mary Ann (Bombardier) Morneau, passed away Wednesday (May 31, 2023) at the Hospital of Central CT. Born in Holyoke, Mass, he lived in New Britain since 1974. A graduate of Granby High School, in Granby, Mass, he served 22 years with the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Art was Plant Manager of Klingberg Family Centers in New Britain for 42 years, retiring in 2015. He was a member of First Church of Christ, Congregational in New Britain and a 50 year member of Mount Holyoke Lodge, AF&AM in South Hadley, Massachusetts. Besides his wife Mary Ann, he leaves two sons, Eric Morneau of Kensington; and Arthur J. Morneau and his fianc?e...

Paul R. Sziabowski, Jr., 35, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (May 23, 2023). A New Britain native and lifelong resident, Paul is a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 2006. He was employed at the Bake Shop of Stop & Shop in New Britain for 15 years. Paul was an avid lover of all sports! You name it, he enjoyed watching it, especially his favorite teams, the Patriots, Yankees, Nets and Redwings. He had a true passion for playing fantasy football. Surviving are his father, Paul R. Sziabowski, Sr. of Bristol; his mother Katherine "Katie" (Parker) Sziabowski and her boyfriend John Zielinski of New Britain; his longtime girlfriend Vanessa Napolitano of...

Thomas Christian "Tommy" Meigs, 56, of Berlin, passed away Monday (May 8, 2023) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, after a brief illness. He lived in Berlin most of his life and graduated there. Tommy briefly, but proudly served in the US Marine Corps. He educated himself and created a career in Water Treatment for the town of Bristol and then Suffield for many years. Besides his parents David and Marilyn (Nielson) Meigs, he leaves his brother, James Meigs and his wife Jane of Newington; his sister, Terri Linnea Meigs of Berlin; his nephews, Steven and Eric Meigs, and many beloved cousins, aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his infant son, Zachary. He...

Darlton C. Glasper, 68, of New Britain, passed away Friday (May 5, 2023) at his home. A native and lifelong New Britain resident, he was son of the late Thomas Glasper Jr. and Sylvia (Mitchell) Glasper and attended local schools. Darlton formerly worked in Grounds Maintenance at the UConn Medical Center in Farmington. Surviving is his wife Nancy (Demirs) Glasper; four brothers, his twin brother, William Glasper of New Britain; Ulysses Glasper of New Britain; Marvin Glasper of Southington; and Allison "Al" Glasper, also of New Britain; a sister, Colleen Wellman in Florida; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Besides his parents, Darlton was predeceased by two brothers,...

Linda (D'Amato) Larson, 75, of Berlin, widow of Captain Philip E. Larson, passed away Friday (April 28, 2023) at Bristol Hospital. Born in New Britain, Linda was a long time resident of Berlin and was a part of the 1965 graduating class from New Britain High. She was employed by Nutmeg State Federal Credit Union in Rocky Hill for over 15 years before retiring. Linda loved spending her time sewing, crafting, and helping out at her daughters dance studio designing costumes. Her proudest moments were spent as a "Mama" to her grandchildren; from teaching Kendall how to sew and watching her shine onstage at her dance events to having nerf fights and cheering on Kooper at football and...

Debra J. (Erickson) Caswell, 72, of Fremont, NH, widow of Walter W. Caswell, Jr., passed away unexpectedly Sunday (April 23, 2023) at her home. She was born in New Britain to the late Arthur and Jane (Hulsizer) Erickson. She was a longtime Kensington resident before moving to New Hampshire in 2020 to be closer to her children. Debra graduated from New Britain High School in 1968 and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from CCSU. A lifelong educator, she was an English teacher at McGee Middle School in Berlin until her retirement. Previously she had taught at Plainville High School and CCSU. She was also a former part-time secretary at First Lutheran Church in New Britain....

Debra J. (Erickson) Caswell, 72, of Fremont, NH, widow of Walter W. Caswell, Jr., passed away unexpectedly Sunday (April 23, 2023) at her home. She was born in New Britain to the late Arthur and Jane (Hulsizer) Erickson. She was a longtime Kensington resident before moving to New Hampshire in 2020 to be closer to her children. Debra graduated from New Britain High School in 1968 and received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from CCSU. A lifelong educator, she was an English teacher at McGee Middle School in Berlin until her retirement. Previously she had taught at Plainville High School and CCSU. She was also a former part-time secretary at First Lutheran Church in New Britain....

Elisabetta (Iozzo) Facciolo, 93, of New Britain, widow of Joseph Facciolo, passed away Sunday (April 9, 2023) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in Calabria, Italy, Elisabetta was employed at the former Brothers Cleaners on North Street in New Britain and later for 18 years in the Laundry Department at New Britain General Hospital retiring in 2008. Surviving is her son, Frank Facciolo and his wife Peggy of Kensington; a daughter, Barbara Bahjat and her husband Bill of Farmington; a sister, Fiorina in Italy; three grandchildren, Gena Zotter and her husband Michael, Michael Facciolo and his wife Amanda and Sean Facciolo and his wife Heather; two great granddaughters, Adalyn...

Nancy (Gibney) Klepacki, 76, of Berlin, beloved wife of William Klepacki, passed away Saturday (April 1, 2023) at MidState Medical Center in Meriden, Born in Waukegan, IL, Nancy was a lifelong Berlin resident and is a graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1964. She was employed as a Pharmacy Technician at Hartford Hospital and the Children's Hospital for many years. Besides her husband William, she leaves two sons, Ken Klepacki and his wife Sonia of Berlin; and Kevin Klepacki of Wolcott; a daughter, Jill O'Connor and her husband Sean of Berlin; a sister, Gail Greaney also of Berlin; seven grandchildren, Macie, Emma, Katherine, Abigail, Cassidy, Kelsey and Luke; and three...

Thomas "Tommy" Bichun, 66, of New Britain, passed away Wednesday (March 29, 2023) at Grandview Health & Rehab in New Britain. Born in New Britain, Tommy was a graduate of Farmington High School, Class of 1974 and was a former Bristol resident. A Machinist by trade, he was previously employed at Mallory's in Farmington and several other local companies. Tommy was a former member of Our Savior Episcopal Church in Plainville. He was an avid New York Giants and Yankees fan, enjoyed food, and loved listening to music on his favorite radio stations, The Whale and The River, and especially loved Jimmy Buffet. Surviving is his daughter, Jamie Bichun of New Britain; a brother, James...

Ann (Belas) Sencio, 100, of East Berlin, widow of John Sencio Jr., passed away Friday (February 24, 2023) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in New Britain, daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Kerelezja) Belas, she lived in East Berlin since 1949. A graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1940, Ann graduated from New York University School of Nursing. As a Registered Nurse, she served as the head nurse in the Pediatrics Unit at New Britain General Hospital. She also taught at the New Britain General Hospital School of Nursing and later was in charge of Staff Development at James Andrew House in New Britain, retiring in 1980. Ann was a member of St....

Arthur E. "Bud" Crandall, 98, of Kensington, husband of Norma (Ulkus) Crandall, passed away February 19, 2023, with family by his side. Born in Berlin, son of the late Arthur Edgar Crandall and Anna Marie (Witz) Crandall, he was a former Wethersfield and Bristol resident, living in Kensington most of his life. Bud was a graduate of Berlin High School, served as Staff Sargent with the Army Air Corps during WWII and received his Bachelor's in Business Administration from UConn in 1949. He began his insurance career at The Phoenix Insurance Company, then joined The Traveler's in Hartford as their Director of Corporate Accounting, retiring in 1984 after 35 years. Bud was a member of the...