Gary R. Rawlings, 65, of Portland, CT, cherished husband of Wendy (Paradise) Rawlings, suffered a heart attack, and died on April 2, 2021. Gary was a kind and gentle soul, that loved his family, and looked for the good in everyone he met. Born in New Britain, he grew up in Berlin, and graduated the class of 1974. Gary recently retired, but was formerly employed at Stanley Works, and most recently as an auditor for Lantern Energy, working with Craig Frankel, a very dear friend that he admired immensely. He met Wendy, his best friend, while volunteering to help shelter pets, at Conn. K-9 in Newington. They married in 2002, and moved to Portland to create their special paradise on a small farm,...

Esther "Eleanor" (Erickson) Anderson, 91, of New Britain, widow of Bernt R. Anderson, passed away Wednesday (March 31, 2021) at home surrounded by her daughters. Born in New Britain, and graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1947, Eleanor was formerly employed at Landers, Frary and Clark in New Britain. She spent her summers in Sweden with her family where she met her beloved husband Bernt. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in New Britain, VASA Park and the SVEA Social Club. Eleanor had many interests which included bowling in a league, gardening, crossword puzzles, and watching game shows. Her main passion was her love of the water and swimming. Surviving are her three...

William (Bill) Livingston IV, 44, of Newington, passed away Monday surrounded by his family after a courageous two year battle with Glioblastoma. Born in New London, Bill grew up in the Ledyard area and has lived in the New Britain/Newington area for over 20 years. A graduate of Ledyard High School, Class of 1995, he received his Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and his Masters in Special Education from Central CT State University. Bill worked at and became a Teacher of Special Education at CREC - River St. Autism Program at the Birken Campus in Bloomfield and was there for more than 15 years. He had a patient, gentle way of connecting with even the most challenging students. ...

Patricia (Paluch) Juzwik, 79, of West Hartford, passed away Saturday (March 13, 2021) at her home. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Richard W. Juzwik. Born in and a longtime resident of New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Matthew S. and Josephine (Kereleyza) Paluch. She moved to West Hartford in 2002. Patricia briefly worked at Stanley Works and later worked as a paraprofessional at Thomas Jefferson School in New Britain. Patricia was a member of St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church in New Britain. She leaves behind two sons, Keith and Scott and his wife Allison. Patricia is also survived by her sister-in-law Jean Anne Kozlowski and her husband Ludwik of...

Joan (Marshall) McLean, 86, of Cromwell, wife of The Rev. J. Alan McLean, passed away peacefully Saturday (February 6) at their home. Born in Boston, MA, she grew up in Sharon, MA, attended local schools and graduated from Windsor School in Boston. Joan received her Bachelor's Degree from Smith College in 1956, and earned a Master's Degree in Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University in 1988. She lived in New Britain for 45 years. She was Librarian at the Watkinson School in Hartford for 10 years and the women's sports coach. For 25 years, Joan was a member of the faculty of the Mooreland Hill School in Kensington, serving as Librarian while coaching all girls sport...

Joan (Marshall) McLean, 86, of Cromwell, wife of The Rev. J. Alan McLean, passed away peacefully Saturday (February 6) at their home. Born in Boston, MA, she grew up in Sharon, MA, attended local schools and graduated from Windsor School in Boston. Joan received her Bachelor's Degree from Smith College in 1956, and earned a Master's Degree in Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University in 1988. She lived in New Britain for 45 years. She was Librarian at the Watkinson School in Hartford for 10 years and the women's sports coach. For 25 years, Joan was a member of the faculty of the Mooreland Hill School in Kensington, serving as Librarian while coaching all girls sport...

Dorothy "Dottie" (Yost) Drachenberg, 86, of Meriden, wife of the late Adolf "Al" Drachenberg, passed away peacefully Sunday (January 31, 2021) at The Village at Kensington Place in Meriden. Born in New Britain, Dottie was a Berlin resident since 1964 and later moved to Meriden in 2018. Dottie was a graduate of Berlin High School, class of 1951, and worked as a Collection Officer for the Edconn Federal Credit Union for 23 years, retiring in 2000. She was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in New Britain and was a vital part of the Fellowship Club and Altar Guild at the church. Dottie was also a Girl Scout Leader in Berlin for many years. Surviving is a son, Glenn Drachenberg and...

Antoinette C.Echols, 75, of New Britain CT passed away peacefully, January 30, 2021. Antoinette was born in Detroit Michigan. She worked at Corbin Russwin for 18 years. She also worked at Friendship Center in New Britain for over 10 years. Antoinette was a member of Spotswood A.M.E. Zion Church of New Britain CT. Antoinette is survived by her daughter Monique (Echols) Darakjian of New Britain, CT. Her son ,Roger (Monica Risco) Echols of New Britain, CT, Stepson Michael A. (Greta) Pierce Sr. of East Hartford . Two sisters Sisters Gail Crockett of West Hartford CT, Ann-Lavern (Thomas) Calagary of Southington CT , Three brothers Theodore Crockett Jr. of Bristol CT, Leonard Crockett, of...

Shirley Helen O'Brien, 97, of Berlin, wife of the late George O'Brien, Jr., passed away peacefully Monday, January 18, 2021, at Middlesex Health Care Center in Middletown. A native and longtime New Britain resident, Shirley was a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1941. Shirley was a war bride, proud of George's US Navy service during WWII, working at Fafnir Bearing Company during those years. Later she was office manager at Plainville Machine & Tool for many years. Shirley has resided in Berlin since 2008 at Sage Pond Place, among helpful neighbors. Shirley was the daughter of Gustave and Helen (Yabs) Rush. She will be dearly missed by her three daughters, Cheryl O'Connor...

Shirley Helen O'Brien, 97, of Berlin, wife of the late George O'Brien Jr, passed away peacefully Monday (January 18, 2021) at Middlesex Health Care Center in Middletown. A native and longtime New Britain resident, Shirley was a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1941. Shirley was a war bride, proud of George's US Navy service during WWII, working at Fafnir Bearing Company during those years. Later she was office manager at Plainville Machine & Tool for many years. Shirley has resided in Berlin since 2008 at Sage Pond Place, among helpful neighbors. Shirley was the daughter of Gustave and Helen (Yabs) Rush. She will be dearly missed by her three daughters, Cheryl O'Connor and...

Charles H. Crockett, 99, of New Britain, husband of the late Celestine (Barnes) Crockett, passed away Sunday (January 17, 2021) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Greenville, MS, he lived in New Britain since 1941. Charles worked for over 30 years at Bristol Brass until his retirement. He was a founding member and church deacon at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Hartford and was also a former male chorus member of the church. Charles also was member of the State of Connecticut Missionary Deacon Alliance. Charles was a 65 year member of Ionic Lodge #7, Prince Hall Masons in New Britain. Surviving are two daughters, Donna Lee Crockett of New Britain and Evelyn...

Walter A. Rotherforth, 88, a Bloomfield resident since 1997, passed away Saturday (January 16, 2021) at Bloomfield Healthcare Center. Born in New Britain, son of the late William Henry and Lillian (Freeman) Rotherforth, Walter was a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1950, and later graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Botany from UConn. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Walter was employed as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service in New Britain and was a caregiver to his mother for many years. He was a master of baking apple pies, only second to grandma. He was also a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in New Britain. Walter is...

Daniel (Bohdan) Justyn Clebowicz, passed away Friday January 15, 2021 at the age of 66 from natural causes after being weakened by COVID-19. A lifelong New Britain resident, he was the son of Peter Clebowicz and Katherine (Duber) Clebowicz. Dan is survived by his brother, Walter A. Clebowicz and his wife Elizabeth Clebowicz and cousins: Krystyna Kaminska, Bohdan Duber, Wlodzimierz Duber and Jan Clebowicz in Poland as well as numerous cousins in the United States, Ukraine and Poland. Daniel is also survived by four special friends: Wala Blumes, Samantha Copeland, Anna Copeland and Joe Grant. Daniel was an outstanding basketball player at New Britain High School graduating in 1972,...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Janet L. (Johnson) Schroeder, 87 of Kensington, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend on January 12, 2021. Janet waged a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease, which took its hold as she fought valiantly. Janet was a fighter - of strong will and fortitude, but small in stature and beloved by the many who knew her. Janet was born on October 2, 1933 to Gladys (Johnson) Johnson and Everett Johnson of New Britain. She graduated from New Britain High School in 1949 and attended Upsala College, East Orange, NJ. It was during her college years that Janet discovered her true love of music, as she took the...

Thomas Henry Hard, Sr., son of the late Lucy (Bailey) and Wallace D. Hard, was born on December 7, 1924, in Chicago, IL, and passed into eternity January 7, 2021, in Farmington, CT. Tom attended Tilden Tech High School in Chicago where he excelled in both education and football. He was voted to the All-City Football Team and his performance proved pivotal in Tilden's win of the Public League Championship. The title game, which Tilden lost to the Catholic League champs, was played in Chicago's Soldier Field before 100,000 fans. At 18 years-of-age Tom joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. During the invasion of Saipan, he was wounded in action and awarded the...

Francis "Frank" M. DeFelice, Sr., 73, of Cromwell, passed away Wednesday (January 6, 2021) at Hartford Hospital. A native and longtime New Britain resident, he lived in Cromwell since 2005. Frank was a graduate of New Britain High School, Class of 1965 and was a US Army veteran. Frank served with the New Britain Police Department for 30 years, retiring as Detective Sergeant. He also worked part time as a mechanic at Hank's Automotive and Beckman's Garage; was a Substitute Teacher at E.C. Goodwin Technical School and was a Judicial Marshal for the Hartford Lockup. He also ran the New Britain Clock Repair Service for many years. He loved cooking and also worked for Kensington Market's...

Catherine S. Joseph, 87, passed away Wednesday (December 30, 2020) at Apple Rehab in Plainville. A native and former New Britain resident, daughter of the late Joel and Sara (Sarkissian) Joseph, she lived in Berlin since 2014. Catherine was a graduate of New Britain High School, class of 1951, and was employed for the State of Connecticut Department of Public Safety at the UConn Health Center for over twenty years. She formerly worked in the medical offices of Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Gold. Catherine was a member of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Church in New Britain. Surviving is her brother, Gerald Joseph and his wife Evelyn of Plainville; a sister-in-law, Donna Joseph of New...

Ann (Doroski) Sachs, 88, of Newington, loving wife of 64 years of the late Raymond Sachs Sr., passed away Sunday (December 27, 2020). Born in Greenport, NY, daughter of the late Adam and Anna (Polywoda) Doroski, she was a former New Britain resident and lived in Newington since 1961. Ann was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit of the Annunciation Parish in Newington. Surviving are five sons, Jeff Sachs of Berlin, Raymond Sachs Jr. of New Britain, Robert "Rob" Sachs and his wife Grace of Berlin, Scott Sachs of Newington, and Christopher Sachs and his wife Sylvie of Rocky Hill; one brother, Zack Doroski of Southold, Long Island, NY; two sisters, Patsy Houston of Newport , News, VA,...

Scott J. Greger, 70, of New Britain, passed away Saturday (December 26, 2020) at the Hospital of Central CT in New Britain. Born in New Britain, he was raised in Berlin and was also a former Bristol resident before moving back to New Britain in 2004. A graduate of Berlin High School, Class of 1969, Scott was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a Metal Worker and did Heating & Air Conditioning work. Scott was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the SVEA Social Club. Surviving is a son, Travis Greger and his Fiancee Diana Rose of New Britain; two brothers, Eric Nielsen and his wife Ann of Springfield, VA; and Mark Nielsen of Honolulu,...

Ian Leslie Lucas June 5, 1931 - December 26, 2020 Ian Leslie Lucas, 89, of Kensington, CT, Husband of Sylvia (Johnson) Wilson Lucas, died after a recent diagnosis of cancer on December 26, 2020. Born in Montreal Canada, on June 5, 1931 to Leslie and Pauline (Lawrie) Lucas, he lived in the New Britain area for the last 22 years. Ian's father passed away when he was four years old and his mother took Ian and his brother Ronald back home to Scotland, she died when Ian was 10. Ian attended Dollar Academy in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. After a brief attendance at the University of Glasgow Medical School, he left to serve in the British Army as a 2nd Lt. in the Royal Artillery during the...

Gerald Pelletier, 96, of Old Town Maine, widower of Miriam (Stearns) Gorner-Pelletier, passed away December 19, 2021 in Maine. Graveside services with military honors are Wednesday (February 10) at 1PM, Section 3 Fairview Cemetery, 120 Smalley Street, New Britain. Carlson Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com where a full obituary will appear.