Obituaries
Wesley H. Getchell
Sep 15, 2024
Wesley Hanford Getchell Jr. born May 9, 1944 to Wesley H. Getchell and Lillian (Foster) Getchell, passed away peacefully with his son Louis at his home on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, grandparents, a sister Dorothy Hewins and a sister Wilda Guillow.
He is survived by his wife Ginny Getchell of Ohio. His 4 children: Daughters Carla...
Lorraine Wright
Aug 15, 2024
Lorraine (Morin) Wright, 90, of Bristol passed away August 15, 2024 at Ingram Manor in Bristol. She was the widow of William Wright.
She was born October 2, 1933 in Bristol the daughter of the late Edmond and Anna (Hemond) Morin.
She worked at Quality Coils in Bristol for many years until her retirement, she was a member of St. Francis de...
Charles J. Brennan
Aug 14, 2024
Charles J. Brennan, 85, of Wolcott passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of the late Elaine Alice (Mayes) Brennan.
Charles was born in Bristol on August 20, 1938, the son of the late Leo T. and Isabelle M. (Pilon) Brennan.
He worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 37 years before he retired. He...
Frank Orlando
Aug 1, 2024
Frank Orlando, 72, of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Bristol Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Arlene (Mika) Orlando.
Frank was born in Waterbury, CT on May 22, 1952, son of the late Joseph and Ann (Nardella) Orlando. He went to Crosby High School and worked for ShopRite for 35 years from which...
Robert John Campana
Jul 29, 2024
Robert John Campana, 78 of Bristol, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at the West Haven VA Medical Center. Robert was born in Bristol on November 14, 1945, the son of the late, John and Angelina (Tartarelli) Campana, Sr..
He was employed at Bussmann Manufacturing Company and Superior Electric Company for many years.
He is survived by his cousins and a...
Elizabeth "Betty" Topalian
Jun 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Topalian, formally of Bristol, she passed away June 22, 2024 at Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.
Betty was born in Roseboom, New York on October 27, 1933 daughter of the late George and Leona (Barner) Van Patten.
Betty came to Connecticut in 1955, the year of...
Robert Francis Finn
Jun 15, 2024
Robert Francis Finn of Plainville, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 88 years of age, in the home he built and lived in for 46 years after suffering from an undiagnosed ailment for several months. Born August 10, 1935, in Springfield, MA, “Bob” was raised by his late parents, Daniel and Catherine (Moriarty) Finn, in New...
Lucy Michaud
Jun 11, 2024
Lucy Michaud (1933 - 2024). After a brief illness, Lucy died peacefully on June 11, 2024. She was born in Williamsburg, MA to Robert and Arolyn (Proudy) Mathers. She was predeceased by her husband, Maxwell R. Michaud, her son, Raymond Michaud, her parents and her brothers, Robert Mathers, Jr., John Mathers, Charles Mathers, and her sisters, Elizabeth Bushee, Esther Sousa,...
David Ladd
Apr 21, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of David Ladd, 57, of Bristol, who passed away on April 21, 2024, in Maine. David was born in Bristol on October 17, 1966, the son of Grace Kelley and Alan Ladd.A lifelong resident of Bristol and a graduate of Bristol Eastern High School. He will be remembered by his many friends for...
Marcia Czajkowski
Apr 21, 2024
Burlington - Mrs. Marcia “Marcie” (Hayes) Czajkowski, 62, of Burlington, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Hartford Hospital. She was born on January 11, 1962, in Waterbury, the daughter of the late Raymond and Maureen (Hannon) Hayes.
She was the beloved wife of Brian Czajkowski for 39 years. Aside from her husband, Marcie is survived by two sons,...
Marion Ruth Beckenstein
Apr 17, 2024
Marion Ruth (Larsen) Beckenstein was 89 years of age and was living in New Haven, CT and lived most of her married life in Guilford, CT formerly from New London, CT and East Boston, MA. She was the widow of Fred Beckenstein.Marion was born in Boston on July 18, 1934, the daughter of the late Lambert M. and Ollianna C....
Gordon James Kilduff
Mar 8, 2024
Gordon (Jim) Kilduff, 96 of Bristol died peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024. A lifelong resident of Bristol, Gordon was born on October 30, 1927, to the late Gordon V. and Grace (Hoyting) Kilduff. He was the widower of Genevieve (Thomas) Kilduff whom he married at St. Joseph Church on July 19, 1952. Raised on King St. in East Bristol,...
Elizabeth Perera
Feb 22, 2024
Elizabeth Perera (Sitka) affectionately known as Liz , passed away unexpectedly at the age of 65 in her Bristol home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, with her cherished companion, dog “Buzzy” by her side.
Liz was born in Bristol, CT on October 28, 1958, the daughter of the late George Stanley Sitka, and is survived by her mother, Jean (Weber) Maher....
Steve Allen Raymond
Feb 22, 2024
Steve Allen Raymond, 66, of Bristol passed away, February 22, 2024 at Ingraham Manor in Bristol, with his girlfriend of 20 years Ernestine Martin by his side.
He was born July 31, 1957 in Southington, CT, the son of Emile and Bernice (Pellieter) Raymond.
He worked at Rowley Spring for 28 years and Gemco Manufacturing for 14 years.
He is survived by...
Kathleen (Milne) Falker
Jan 16, 2024
Kathleen Milne Falker passed away peacefully on January 16, 2024, shortly after her 80thbirthday.
She lived a wonderful life, filled with everything she dreamed of for herself as a child.Born in Connecticut in 1944, she moved to various beautiful places throughout her adult lifebefore finally returning to Connecticut in 2019.One of her favorite places to visit was Paris, sparked...
Christopher Zering
Dec 31, 2023
Christopher Zering, 60 of Bristol passed away December 31, 2023, at his home. He was the husband of Candice (Lavigne) Zering.
Christopher was born in Bristol Connecticut on May 3, 1963, the son of the late Walter Richard and Elizabeth (Richter) Zering.He worked at Advanced Auto.
Besides his wife of Bristol is survived by two brothers Walter and Frederick Zering. A sister,...
Michele R. Ferry
Dec 30, 2023
Michele R. Ferry, 58, passed away December 30, 2023 at her home.
She was born on July 11, 1965 in Bristol the daughter of Maynard "Red" Ferry and the late Cynthia (Szymanski) Ferry.
Besides her father, she is survived by her stepmother. Christine Ferry of Harwinton. Three sisters, Audrey Brunelle, Karen Picciano and Diana Miller. Plus Aunts, nieces, nephews...
Barbara Ann Bocon
Dec 21, 2023
The Lord came and took the precious, loving soul of Barbara Ann Bocon on Thursday, December 21, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital where she was surrounded by those who loved her.
Barbara was born in Hartford on September 18, 1959, daughter of Stanley and Marion (Vogt) Bocon, Sr. A proud graduate of Torrington High School, Barbara spent most...
Anna Matrazzo
Dec 9, 2023
Bristol - Mrs. Anna (Lacolla) Matrazzo, 97, of Bristol passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 9, 2023 at the Bristol Hospital. She was the widow of Joseph S. Matrazzo who passed away in 1996.
Anna was born in Bristol on March 21, 1926 the daughter of the late Ignazio and Rose M. (Urso) Lacolla.Anna was...
Ronald A. Reed
Dec 9, 2023
Ronald A Reed, 70, of Bristol, passed away December 9, 2023, at his home.
He was born on January 15, 1953, the son of the late Joseph A. Reed, Sr. and Shirley (Huntley) Reed.
He worked as a platter and Foreman for area factories for many years.
He is survived by three brothers Joseph A. Reed, Jr.,...
