Thomas Gunning
Aug 2, 2026
OAKVILLE- Thomas Francis Gunning, 62, of Oakville passed away peacefully on Sunday August 2, 2026, at his home. He was the beloved husband of Kristine (Johnson) Markham.
Tom was born October 25, 1963, son to the late Frank and Ida (Davis) Gunning. He grew up in Bethlehem and graduated from Nonnewaug High School in 1981. Tom was a lifelong highly skilled...
Helen Olivieri
Jul 28, 2026
WATERTOWN- Helen Olivieri, 102, passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026.
She was honored to be born on December 25, 1923, to the now deceased Sylvester and Victoria (Ciarlariello) DeSocio. She was the widow of Dominic C. Olivieri.
She leaves 2 children, Mary Ellen of Woodbury and Richard Carl of Watertown, whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by a brother Robert and...
Mary Ruth Berdo Siemon
Jul 26, 2026
Mary Ruth was born in a farmhouse in Washington, Iowa on January 19, 1927 and passed reluctantly in her Watertown, Connecticut home on July 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving children. She worked hard, played hard, searched for, and found adventures throughout her life. Her many adventures reflected her courage, will, spirit, and sensibilities. Riding horses bareback, solo flying a...
Thomas Edward Kennedy Sr.
Jul 13, 2026
OAKVILLE- Thomas Edward Kennedy Sr., 89, died peacefully at home on July 13, 2026.
Tom was born January 10, 1937, in Waterbury, CT. His parents Joseph and Mary Ellen (Roach) Kennedy had seven children. Tom was the sixth child and was pre-deceased by his siblings Joseph, John, Ann, Mary Jane, William (“Billy), and Ellen.
Tom served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp....
Emenegilda Corujo
Jun 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Emenegilda "Meri" Corujo
April 14, 1931 – June 27, 2026
With profound sadness and hearts filled with gratitude, we celebrate the life of our beloved
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Emenegilda "Meri" Corujo,
who peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 95.
Though her birth certificate bore the name Emenegilda, to everyone who...
Juan Corujo
Jun 25, 2026
Juan Regino Corujo, lovingly known within the Ifá community as Ogbefun Funlo, passed
away unexpectedly on June 25, 2026, at the age of 76. In his final moments, he was surrounded
by the love and comforting presence of his devoted wife, children, and grandchildren.
Born on April 13, 1950, in Santurce, Puerto Rico, Juan was the beloved son of Juan Bautista
Corujo and Emenegilda...
Regina De Luca
Jun 18, 2026
TORRINGTON- Regina Margaret De Luca, 56, formerly of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Regina was born March 7, 1970, daughter to Margaret “Bunny” (Mennan) De Luca and the late Salvatore De Luca. Regina would attend St. John the Evangelist School in Watertown, CT before attending Sacred Heart High School in Waterbury, CT. Regina always had her eyes set...
John Nadeau
Jun 14, 2026
THOMASTON- With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of John Nadeau, 83, who departed this world peacefully on June 14, 2026, after a short illness. Born on July 16, 1942, in Watertown, John was a beacon of warmth, humor, and unwavering dedication to his family, friends, and community.
John was the beloved son of...
Bernice Proe
Jun 12, 2026
WATERTOWN- Bernice B. (LaPierre) Proe, 99, of Watertown passed away peacefully at her home on Friday June 12, 2026. She was the widow of William D. Proe.
Bernice was born in Waterbury on October 4, 1926, daughter to the late Dona Joseph and Bertha (O’Hara) LaPierre. She Graduated from Wilby High School and Post College. Bernice then worked at Lux Clock...
Sandra Deschaine
Jun 8, 2026
Wolcott: Sandra Deschaine, 57 of Wolcott passed away Monday June 8, 2026 at her home, after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. She was the former wife of Paul H. Bettencourt Sr. The couple always remained extremely close.
Sandy was born in Waterbury, March 31, 1969, daughter of Patrick Deschaine of Oakville and the late Irene (Boucher) Deschaine. She was raised...