All Obituaries

Philip Alberte Bourgoin, 67 passed away very unexpectedly on Thursday October 22nd 2020.  He was born on June 16th 1953 in New Britain CT and was a life long resident. Phil was a veteran of the US Navy and served during Vietnam. He worked at Stop n’ Shop as a deli clerk for many years. He was a kind and loving partner to his girlfriend Polly, as well as an amazing father to his sons Doug, Jason, and Jesse.  Phil was a kind and caring man who would always put the...

Charles William Hinckley of Torrington, CT passed away in peace at the age of 62. He was born in Bridgeport, CT, graduated from Central High School, and also pursued a degree in Social Work from Ashford University. Charles worked at the Stamford Advocate as a Pressman for over two decades, and most recently was a Medical Transportation Driver assisting patients throughout Litchfield County. Charles was the son of the late Dorothy Francis; and loving father of Tahnee Garay, Jamie Hinckley,...

Thomas James Luddy, 76, of South Kensington and New Britain, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Born in New Britain, the son of the late James T. and Rita (Murray) Luddy. Thomas Graduated from St. Joseph’s Jr. High School, St. Thomas Aquinas High School, Tunxis Community College, CCSU and Hartford State Technical School for Fire Engineering. He also attended the McAllister School of Embalming and graduated class of 1963. Thomas joined the CT Army National Guard in 1965 and graduated...

Beverly L. Wood, 88, a lifelong resident of Vernon, passed away October 1, 2020 after a year of declining health.  She was born  March 19, 1932 in Rockville Hospital to the late George and Helen (Curran) LaChappelle.    Bevie was educated in the Vernon school system and graduated from Rockville High School, class of 1950.  She was a member of the Vernon United Methodist Church. She began her working career at the Traveler’s Insurance Company and ended it at...

Harold (Bob) Farrar of Tolland, CT passed away at the age of 80, on Friday, September 25th at Manchester Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.  Bob proudly served his country in the Army National Guard followed by the Navy, where he travelled the world, bringing back stories he loved to tell about life on the open ocean. After being honorably discharged at 24 he married and started a family. They settled in Coventry where he successfully owned and ran Connecticut Driveway Service...

Shirley A. (Sawczysyn) Parlante passed away suddenly at home on September 21, 2020.  Shirley was born and raised in New Britain, CT and graduated New Britain High School Class of 1959.  She received her LPN nursing degree from the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing and celebrated a rewarding career of over five decades at Hartford Hospital where she met her husband Fred. He was walking on a steel beam as a cement concrete worker on the Bliss Wing Project.  Shirley would...

On Monday, September 21, 2020, Josephine Anne David passed away at the age of 93. She was a Loving and supportive daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and best friend. Josephine was born on April 16, 1927 to Barbara and Michael Nich. She lived in New Britain all her life and married John Richard David on September 3, 1952. They raised three children, Kathleen Graham, Richard David and Joanne LeBlanc. She had two grandchildren, Richard David and Carey David and two...

Adela Virginia Luckingham, age 92, has gone home peacefully to be with her Lord on September 14, 2020. Del, as most knew her, was born on September 5, 1928 in Hartford, CT to Swedish immigrants, Andrew and Julia Larson. She eloped in New York City to Ruel “Lucky” Luckingham in the 11th hour just before he was enlisted in the Army on September 30, 1941. They enjoyed a very long and deeply loving marriage for 70 years. Del was predeceased by her Sister and two brothers: Violet...

Thomas (Heanue) Miller, age 56, of South Windsor, passed away September 9, 2020 after a 30 year battle with his injury. Tom leaves behind many loved ones including his soulmate and wife of 40 years Ginny Miller. A son Tom Miller, Jr., a daughter Mariah Wyatt, a son in-law Mike Wyatt, and two amazing grandchildren Alena and Braxtyn Wyatt. Tom’s past times included spending time with his family and close friends, taking trips to Myrtle Beach and the Berkshires and spending time with...

Patricia "Patty" Denardo, passed quietly in her sleep Monday, September 8, 2020 at River Glen Health Care Center of Southbury, CT. Born March 14, 1937 in Waterbury, CT, Patty was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Druan and George Druan; grandson, Tayler Sebring; and brother-in-law, Roger Doyon. Patty is survived by her: husband, Richard Denardo, Sr; sister, Ginger Doyon; brother, Thomas Druan and his wife Maria; sister-in-law, Trudy Druan, wife of Jerry Druan; son, Mark...