Donald J. Neumann, 77, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 3 at his home.

Donald was born in Bristol on Sept. 6, 1938 and was a son of the late Julius and Martha (Behrendt) Neumann.  He was a longtime Burlington resident and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bristol.

He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Richard “Randy” and Linda Neumann, of Bristol.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. at Peacedale Cemetery.  There are no calling hours and the Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol is in care of the arrangements.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or School, 154 Meadow St., Bristol, CT 06010. Please visit Donald’s memorial website at www.FUNKFUNERALHOME.com

Mary (Triplett) Singleton, 72, of Bristol, passed away on Sept. 1 at her home.

Born on Nov. 25, 1943 in Finchville, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Claude and Julia Rose (Todd) Triplett. Prior to her retirement, Mary worked for New Departure, O-Z Gedney and General Electric. She enjoyed bowling, being a member of several leagues at the former Bristol Ten Pin. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends. Mary was a very outgoing, caring person and was always willing to help others who were in need.

She is survived by her three daughters, Denise Joyce Singleton, Phyllis Singleton-Tucker, and Erika Cane Singleton, all of Bristol. She also is survived by five brothers, Joe, Billy, Wade, George, and Melvin Triplett; three sisters, Suzanne Triplett, Evelyn Mack, and Yvonne Triplett; four grandchildren, David L. Singleton, Nicholas J. Tucker, Jasmine M. Smith, and Tylor A. LeBlanc; two great grandchildren Liliana Rose Nauss and Khalid Mwanilelo, and a large extended family, including many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by three sisters, Julia Rose Boykins, Polly Triplett, and Pearl Baynard, and two brothers, Finesse and Howard Triplett.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. at DuPont Funeral Home, 25 Bellevue Ave., Bristol. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Family and friends may leave a condolence message by visiting www.DUPONTFUNERALHOME.com

Mary L. Wisnewski, 90, a longtime Bristol resident, passed away on Friday, Sept. 2, at Bel Air Manor, Newington.

She was born on Dec. 4, 1925 in Jamestown, Penn., a daughter of the late Francesco and Giovannia (Colontone) Marrocco.

During her life, Mary worked for both Sessions Clock and Fletcher Terry and was married to Frank Wisnewski, Jr. for over 50 years before his passing in 2006.

She is survived by her siblings, Ora Miezkowski of Bristol, Elisa Guerrera of Waterbury, Frank and Mary Marrocco of New Britain, Rosemary Gonzalez of Bristol, Fern and Nancy Champagne of Terryville, Dewayne and Donna Rancourt of Bristol; her sister-in-law Ruth Marrocco and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Mary was predeceased by her siblings, Anthony Marrocco and Margarita Marrocco.

The family would to thank Bel Air Manor and Masonicare of Wallingford for taking such good care of Mary during her time of need.

A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at St. Gregory Church, Maltby St. Bristol at 10:30 a.m., followed by a procession to St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Per Mary’s wishes, there are no calling hours and O’Brien Funeral Home, Forestville/Bristol is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Claire “Bo” (Dube) Gagnon, 75, of Terryville, widow of Ernest B. Gagnon, died peacefully at her home after battling cancer for 18 months.

Claire was born on Feb. 17, 1941 in Eagle Lake, Maine, daughter of the late Leo and Jean (Vaillancourt) Dube.  Prior to her retirement she was employed by Risdon Mfg. of Thomaston.  She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church, Terryville.  She was a great mother, sister, grandmother and adored her great granddaughter, Kalie.  Claire loved feeding the birds.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Donald Ray of Terryville; her brothers, Roland Dube and Donald Dube both of Maine; her sisters, Dolores Paradis of Maine, Jean Dube of Maine, Norma Torza of Colchester; her great granddaughter, Kalie Smith and her mother, Sarah.  She was predeceased by her son, Keith and grandsons, Nicholas and Michael Smith.

A memorial mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Terryville. Entombment will be in Holy Family Mausoleum, Bristol.  Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main St., Terryville is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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Bruce M. Suchinski, 65, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Bruce was born in New Britain on Sept. 25, 1950, the eldest son of Stanley J. Suchinski and Nancy (Soucy) Suchinski, both of Bristol.  Bruce had worked at Mackson Manufacturing and recently retired from working on the legislative floor of the state capitol.  For over 30 years, Bruce was very active in state and local political campaigns as a member of the Bristol Democratic party.  An avid reader, he was a good friend and the “go-to-guy” to get anything done.

Besides his parents, he leaves his daughters,  Kendra Dull and her husband Jeff of New Britain, Kristine Suchinski of Bristol; brothers Brian Suchinski of Bristol and Michael Suchinski of Terryville; sister Cindi Haire of Bristol; and his grandchildren, Joseph Brooker of New Britain and Renée Singleton of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours for Bruce will be held on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 between 2 and 5 pm at O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Forestville/Bristol.  A service will follow at 5 p.m.  Graveside services will be held on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery (south side), 522 Terryville Ave., Bristol.  To leave an online message of condolence, share a memory or a photo, please visit Bruce’s memorial page at www.OBRIEN-FUNERALHOME.com.

Marion Julie (Larese) Gifford, 73 of Southington, went home to her God on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Marion was born in Bristol on Feb. 22, 1943 daughter of the late Julio and Gladys (Selvestrovich) Larese and grew up in Terryville.  She was a 1965 graduate of the St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Waterbury and moved to Cape Cod after marrying Harold Gardner Gifford.  She was the Director of Nursing at Orleans Convalescent Home, Orleans, Mass. and was Public Health State Surveyor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  She returned to Connecticut following the death of her mother, settling in Southington.  For 10 years she was affiliated with the American Red Cross Blood Services.  Marion was a member of Our Lady of Mercy in Plainville then moved to the Church of St. Dominic, Southington in September 1998.  Although Marion has been at the Southington Care Facility for the past 11 years she considered St. Dominic’s her home.

In 1987, James B. Dunning, founder of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate, became her teacher and inspiration which led to her tireless work with RCIA.

She leaves cousins including Joye Maloney and George Biscoe. 

Calling hours for Marion will be held on Monday, Sept. 12 at O’Brien Funeral Home, 24 Lincoln Ave., Forestville/Bristol beginning at 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at which time all are invited to go directly to the Church of St. Dominic, 1050 Flanders Rd, Southington for light refreshments prior to the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 1 p.m.  Committal services and interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Terryville.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bristol Tramps Inc., P.O. Box 644, Bristol, CT 06011-0644 or to the Franciscan Hospice Home Care, 267 Finch Ave, Meriden, CT 06451 or to the Church of St. Dominic. 

To leave an online message of condolence, share a memory or a photo, please visit Marion’s memorial page at www.OBRIEN-FUNERALHOME.com.

The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For further details, look to our print or e-editions on Friday.

Marilyn M. (Mowatt) Wells, 68, of Bristol, wife of Philip G. Wells, died at Bristol Hospital Monday, Dec. 15 after a battle with cancer.
Richard “Dit”, “Rit”, P. Dittman, IV, 66, of Hedgesville, W. Va. and Bristol died on Dec. 14 at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Virginia. He was the husband of Lisa (Savage) Dittman.
Lucy M. (Mossa) Doty, 84, of Bristol, wife of William P. Doty, died Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Village Green of Bristol after a long battle with illness.
Carl W. Suchodolski, 93, of Bristol died on Monday, Dec. 15. He was the husband of the late Joanna (Sroka) Suchodolski to whom he was married for 58 years.
Helen (Barry) Monahan, 95, of Bristol, died Saturday, Dec. 13. She was the wife of the late Paul J. Monahan.
Andrew J. Regis Jr., 83, of Southington, died on Friday, Dec. 12. He was the husband of Mary (Tormay) Regis for 62 years.
John “Jack” Patrick Hayden, 59, of Bristol, former Seymour resident, husband of Cheryl (Mooney) Hayden died Friday, Dec. 12.
Elsa (Mattson) Lindblad, 93 of Avon, formerly of Bristol, widow of Frank L. “Larry” Lindblad died Wednesday, Dec. 10 at River Ridge in Avon.
Roger W. Hall, 71, of Bristol, died Monday, Dec. 15 at Ingraham Manor, Bristol.
Reah M. (Doucette) Abramczyk, 91, of Plainville, widow of Stanley W. Abramczyk, Sr., died on Friday, Dec. 12 at Bristol Hospital.
Stephen A. Raczka, Sr., 88, of Bristol, husband of Stella Mary (Skorupski) Raczka, died at home on Dec. 11.
Helen (Barry) Monahan, 95, of Bristol, died Saturday, Dec. 13. She was the wife of the late Paul J. Monahan.
Janice Moore, 62, Bristol, died on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Doris (Bobroske) Rinas, 93, of Bristol, widow of William F. Rinas, died Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center.
Jasson L. Saucier,37, of Terryville, died Saturday, Dec. 13 at home.
Charlotte (Woodard) Zapor, Bristol, widow of Henry Zapor, died on Saturday, Dec. 13 at Village Green, Forestville.

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Marie E. (Massaro) Ciarmella, 87, of Bristol, widow of James Ciarmella, died on Thursday, Dec. 25 at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center.
Lucille Zdanis, 81, of Bristol, widow of Joseph Zdanis, died on Wednesday, Dec. 24.
Anne Marie (Vono) “Chickie” Bourgoin, 74, of Bristol, wife of Ronald Bourgoin, died on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Michelle Andrea Curry, 45, a lifelong Bristol resident, lost her life unexpectedly on Friday morning, Dec. 19.
Kevin B. Mendez, 20, a lifelong Bristol resident, died Sunday morning, Dec. 21.
V. Beatrice “Bea” (Rushton) Trafton, 94, died Thursday, Dec. 25. She was the wife of the late Paul Trafton for almost 75 years. They were married on Sept. 20, 1939.

The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For more information, look to Friday’s print or e-edition.

Lydia (Jabs) Strunk, 92 of Bristol, the widow of Ferinand Strunk, died Thursday, Jan. 1.
Luther A. Hadsell, 96, of Burlington, widower of Faith (Clark) Hadsell, died Thursday, Jan. 1.
Edna (Munson) Egidio, 100, of Southington died on Dec. 24 at the Summit of Plantsville. She was the wife of the late Dominic (Jiggy) Egidio.
Amelia (Rindfleisch) Malsheske, 88, of Bristol, the widow of Ernest Malsheske, died on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015.
John T. Laye, 93, of Southington formerly of Bristol, died on Christmas Day, Dec. 25 at Mulberry Gardens. He was the husband of the late Margaret Tilley and Bessie H. Huard.
Doreen Fafard Graugard, 69, died at the Sebastian River Medical Center, Sebastian, Fla. on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. 
Norman C. Davis, 84, of Bristol, husband of Marian (Bushnell) Davis died Tuesday, Dec. 30 at Bristol Hospital.
Marjorie (St. Lawrence) Bycoski, of Waterbury, widow of Joseph Bycoski died Wednesday, Dec. 31 at VITAS at St. Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury.
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The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For additional information, go to our print or e-editions.

Henry Joseph Gesicki, 98, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, Jan. 16 at Sheriden Woods.
Isabel (San Juan) St. Pierre, 83, died on Wednesday, Jan. 14. She was the widow of Roger Luc St. Pierre, to whom she was wed for 61 years.
Albert J. Girardin, 57, of Bristol, CT passed away Wednesday, January 14th, at his residence. He was the husband for 32 years to his loving wife, Pamela M. (Caron) Girardin.
Pasquale Mastroianni, 64, of Bristol died on Monday, Jan. 12.
Irene E. (Cobb) Choquette, 89, of Bristol, died on Friday, Jan. 9 at Bristol Hospital.
Clara Belle (Barnes) Brown, 96, of Colorado Springs, Colo. wife of the late Roland L “Brownie” Brown, passed away on Jan. 8, 2015.
Real “Ray” Joseph Methot, 79, of Bristol, died Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Nellie O. Weeks died Jan. 15.
Annette (Camire) Malsheske, 81, of Orlando, FL, widow of Paul E. Malsheske, died on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Dr. Philips Hospital, Orlando, Fla.
Beverly C. Dewyea, 85, of Eastham, Mass., died at the home of her daughter in Harwinton on Saturday, Jan. 10.

Marian M. (Shafer) Breault, 92, of Bristol, died on Friday, Jan. 9 at Ingraham Manor. She was the widow of the John B. Breault, who preceded her in death in 2003.

The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For more information, look to our print or e-edition this Friday.

Joseph F. Skelskey, 97, died Jan. 19. He was the widower of Charlotte Skelskey and Kathleen Hayes Skelskey.
Norman J. Gagnon, 80, of Bristol, husband of 61 years to Gladys (Parent) Gagnon, died on Thursday, Jan. 22 at his home.
Walter H. Hintz, 83, of Bristol, died on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Southington Care Center.
Martial O. Brasseur husband of Priscilla (Pinette) Brasseur, died on Jan. 16.
Joan L. (Jacquemin) Strecker, 72, wife of James Strecker, died Monday, Jan. 19 at Bristol Hospital.
Robert Edward Parker, Jr. 68, of Bristol, died on Thursday, Jan. 15 at John Dempsey Hospital after a long illness. He was the husband of Ann Louise (Wrisley) Parker.
Rita Elizabeth (Gould) Gervais died on Friday, Jan. 16.
Wallace A. Mendela of Middletown, former Terryville resident, died Sunday, Jan. 18 at his home.
Mildred Sogan, 84, of Bristol, died on Friday, Jan. 23 at Village Green in Bristol.
Ellen (Zahn) Wilbur, 73, of Bristol, died Sunday, Jan. 18 at Countryside Manor, Bristol.
Carole (Koloski) Truiolo, 73, of Bristol, widow of Jack J. Truiolo, died on Monday, Jan. 19 at Yale/New Haven Hospital in New Haven.

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Louis J. Cyr, of Terryville, husband of Geraldean “Mabel”(Burton) Cyr died Thursday Jan. 29, 2015 at home.
Leona (Simpson) Wright, 80, of Bristol, died Thursday, Jan. 29. She was the widow of Donald E. Wright.
Antonio Riccardi, 86, of Bristol, husband of Caterina (Labbadia) Riccardi, died on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Bristol Hospital.
John A. Sanchirico, Sr. passed away. He was the husband and full-time caregiver to his wife of 52 years, Marie (Raffanello) Sanchirico.
Daniel C. McCarthy, 80, on Jan. 26.
Yvette (Gagnon) Fillion, 88, of Bristol, widow of Thuribe Fillion, died Friday, Jan. 23 at the Pines at Bristol.
Edwin C. Kohl Sr., 81, of Terryville, husband of Carol (Bishop) Kohl died Saturday, Jan. 24.
Frances E. Thomas, 78, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. died on Saturday, Jan. 24 at Meridian Manor. She was the widow of Arthur L. Thomas to whom she was married for 56 years.
Deborah Bohlen, 60, of Bristol, died at her home on Saturday, Jan. 24.
Donna Robinson, 64, of Plainville, wife of Dennis Robinson, died on Monday, Jan. 26 at Bristol Hospital.
Josephine Hartman Woodhouse, 93, of Bristol, died on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the VITAS Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury.

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Eleanor (Dowd) Turley, 94, of Bristol, wife of Nicholas N. Turley, died on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Bernice Alma (McCarthy) Goodine, 86, of Farmington, formerly of Bristol, wife of Vernon R. Goodine, died on Sunday, Feb. 1 following a brief illness.
Salathiel “Sal” Shaia, 37, of Bristol, died on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Charlotte-Hungerford Hospital, Torrington.
Theresa M. (Dumas) DuPont, 94, of Bristol, died Sunday, Feb. 1 at Cook Willow Convalescent Hospital, Plymouth.
Joseph Ernest “Ernie” Fecteau, 87, husband of Katherine (Hopley) Fecteau, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Eugene P. Rhault, 57, of Bristol, died on Thursday, Jan. 29 at Bristol Hospital. 
Sovann Chhun, 75, of Bristol, died at his home on Feb. 3.

The following obituaries will be published in the Feb. 20 Observer. For additional information, look to our print or e-edition on Friday.

Doris H. (Bourgoin) Saucier, 59, of Bristol, wife of Normand G. Saucier, died on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at VITAS, St. Mary Hospital, Waterbury.
James McCary, 75, of Bristol, husband of Lauren (Laurie Zurell) McCary, died Monday, Feb. 9 while in hospice care at Bristol Hospital.
Florence Lazny, 83, of Bristol, died Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Grace (Santorso) Gonsalves, 89, of Bristol, widow of Manuel “Manny” Gonsalves, died on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Bristol Hospital.
Anna Rose (Savino) Zaepfel, 83, of Bristol, widow of James Anthony Zaepfel, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 11 after a battle with cancer.
Daniel Joseph Raffanello, 48, of Torrington, died Wednesday, Feb. 11 at Wolcott Hall in Torrington.
Blanche (Daviau) Gaudreau, 103, of Dearborn, Mich., formerly of Bristol, widow of Oliver “Ollie” E. Gaudreau, Sr., died Monday, Feb. 2 at Marycrest Manor in Livonia, Mich.
Marion (Mays) Main, 79, of New Britain, died Monday, Feb. 9 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.
Alice Ricardo Braga, 89, of Naugatuck, died on Feb. 10. She was the widow of Luis Dos Santos Braga, who predeceased her in 2007.
Henry S. Orlikowski, 78, of Bristol, husband of Joanne (Falkowski) Orlikowski died on Monday, Feb. 9 at Ingraham Manor.
William “Bill” H. Ingham, III, 56, of Bristol, died on Monday, Feb. 9 after a long illness. He was married to Janice (Donovan) Ingham.
Bertrand J. Pinette, 69, of Terryville, husband of the late Grace (Stevens) Pinette died Wednesday, Feb. 11 at home.
Dominic “Sonny” Colapinto, 80, of Bristol, died on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Bristol Hospital.
Ardra Cook Jessen, 85, of Bristol, died Feb. 7 at Ingraham Manor.
Gurli “Mary” (Lysgaard) LaMothe, 89, of Canton, died on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington.
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The followign obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For additional information, look to our print or e-editions on Friday.

Anna (Graziano) Baptist, 95, of Bristol died on Friday, Feb. 20 at Bristol Hospital. She was the widow of John Baptist.
Norman A. Riquier, 77, of Palm Coast, Fla., died on Thursday, Jan. 29 after a short illness of natural causes.
Joseph M. Bosco, III, 37, of Bristol, died on Monday, Feb. 16.
Jacqueline Suzanne (Nicklin) Williams, born in Alexandria, Va. on March 15, 1921 died on Jan. 30.
Angela Ostrowski, 77, of Bristol, died Friday, Feb. 13 at Ingraham Manor Nursing Home.
June L. (L’Heureux) Morin, 87, a long-time resident of Bristol, died on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Southington Care Center, where she resided for the last two years.
Andre J. “Andy” LeFebvre, 81, of Bristol, widower of Shirley (Simons) LeFebvre, died on Sunday, Feb. 15 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford.
Vasilios “Bill” Katsaounis, 73, of Bristol, husband of Donna (Pethybridge) Katsaounis for 45 years, died on Sunday, Feb. 15 after a battle with lung cancer.
Joseph Everett Petke, 61, of Bristol, died Saturday, Feb. 7. He was the husband of Jennifer (Thompson) Petke.
Erwin “Eddie” Szandarowsky, 89, of Bristol, the husband of 63 years off Rose (Bettua) Szandarowsky, died Sunday, Feb. 15.
Elfriede R. Burlock, 86, of Bristol, died Monday, Feb. 16 at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of Kenneth Burlock.

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Roger D. Barrett, 83, of Bristol, husband of Joyce (Cook) Barrett, died on Saturday, March 7 at Bristol Hospital.

David R. “Shoemaker” Desmarais,74, of Bristol, died Friday, Jan. 30 at Bristol Hospital.

Verla Ahl (Stephenson) Gabrielson died March 7 after a brief illness with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Florence Mikulak, 86 of Gainesville, Va. and formerly of Bristol, died on Tuesday, March 10. She was the wife of Michael Mikulak.

Ruth (Werner) Neumann, 79, of Burlington, widow of Raymond E. Neumann, died on Thursday, March 5 at Countryside Manor, Bristol.

Ann Marie Reynolds, 84, of Bristol, died on Friday, March 6 at Ingraham Manor.

Cynthia (Cesare) Roys, 50, wife of Richard Roys, died Tuesday, March 10 at Ingraham Manor.

Norman Simard, Sr., 86, of Bristol, widower of Rebecca (Greenlaw) Simard, died on Monday, March 9 at Countryside Manor after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Jean Sorey died on Tuesday, March 10 after a brief illness.

Rose (Fortunato) Turcotte, 98, of Bristol, widow of John J. Turcotte, died on Friday, March 6.

Joan Mary (Bacon) Wheeler, 80, of Bristol died on Friday, March 6.

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The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer:

Carolyn Charlotte Vilkas, 89, died while surrounded by her family on April 7 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
Marjorie Staines Hearn of Bristol died Friday, April 3.
Irene (Matysik) Lukasiewski, 82, of Bristol, widow of Zygmunt Lukasiewski died Tuesday, April 7 Waterbury Hospital.
Alan R Libby Jr., 53, of Bristol, lost his battle with cancer on April 2.
Donna (Lyga) Borysewicz, 56, of Terryville, wife of Thomas Borysewicz, died Saturday, April 4 at Hartford Hospital after a fight with chronic illness.
Barbara J. (Wilson) Gleason, 81, of Burlington, widow of Robert C. Gleason, Sr., died Monday, March 30 at Bristol Hospital.
David M. Begey, 37, of Bristol, died April 3.
Barrie J. Cook, 72, of Bristol, died Monday, April 6 at VITA’S Hospice, Waterbury.
Edward D. Shamper, Sr., 74 of Bristol, died Saturday, April 4 at home.
Dino W. Esposti, 95, of Plainville, died on April 2. He was the husband of the late Gertrude (Hannan) Esposti. 
Charles W. Mackey II of Bristol, husband of Claire Mackey, died April 5 at Sheriden Woods Health Center, Bristol.
Mrs. Carmen A. (Riera) Zalewski, 79, of Bristol, formerly of Plainville, died Sunday, April 5 at her home. She was the widow of Frederick D. Zalewski.
Alice M. Taber, age 67, of Bristol and formerly of Cheshire died Monday, April 6. She was the wife of the late Rufus Taber.

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Robert A. Klim, 68, of Terryville, husband of Sandi (Zong) Klim passed away on Monday at Hartford Hospital.

Bob was born May 20, 1947 in New Britain, CT, son of the late Lucien & Elizabeth (Moffet) Klim.  He was a graduate of EC Goodwin Technical School , New Britain. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran.  Prior to his retirement he was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft of Strafford, CT.  Bob was a retired member of the Terryville Volunteer Fire Dept, Hose Company #4.  He enjoyed model trains and was an avid fan of railroads.

Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter, Jodi Klim.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11:30AM at the Scott Funeral Home, 169 Main St., Terryville with military honors to follow.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 19 Jacobs St., Bristol, CT  06010.

David Lawrence Gruhn, 56, of Bristol, passed away Friday, July 22 from complications of pneumonia, his close friend Veronica was by his side.

Dave was born on Dec. 19, 1959 in Damariscotta, Maine.  He is the oldest of five children.  Dave attended schools in Oakland and Fairfield. He was an iron worker and a member of the Iron Workers Union Local 15 for many years.   Before becoming an iron worker he worked in the beautiful woods of Maine as a wood cutter.  Throughout his life he lived and worked in many states.  Dave was a hard worker and lived his life to the fullest.  He had numerous friends and was known as Stretch and Big Dave to many.  He enjoyed horseshoes, country music, Nascar racing and camping.  He was an avid fan of the New York Giants and enjoyed spending time with friends.  Dave loved to come to Maine and spend time with his family.

Dave will be sadly missed.  He was kind and friendly to everyone.  He had a larger than life personality.  When meeting him for the first time people instantly liked him.  If someone was in need Dave would always help them out and gave whatever he could.   He was very protective of his family and friends.

Dave was predeceased by his mother, Joan Westman of Fairfield and his father, Frank Gruhn Sr. of Waldoboro.  He is survived by his sister Mary Bixby and her husband Joseph of Oakland, brother Frank Gruhn of Fairfield, nephew Christopher Gruhn of Fairfield, brother Robert Westman and sister-in-law Bobbi-Jo of Oakland, and sister Patricia Hagerty, brother-in-law Patrick and niece Emily Hagerty of Clinton, step-nephews Dorian and Zachary French of Fairfield, step-niece Ashley Trembly of Old Hickory, TN, step-niece Danielle Bixby of Smithfield and her daughter Claire Bell of Smithfield, his Aunt Jeanette Wells of Melrose, MA, close friend Veronica Renock of Bristol, CT, many cousins and numerous friends.

A private burial with family and close friends will be held at a later date.  The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Bristol Hospital for taking care of Dave and for being so kind.