Noella A. (Perron) Paradis, 91, of Plainville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was the wife of the late Clifford Paradis. Born in Biddeford, ME on December 23, 1928, she was one of eight children to the late John and Ilexia Perron.  She and Clifford were married in 1954, settling in Plainville in the 1960’s where they raised their four children.  Their Cooke St. home was always open to friends and neighbors, all who...

Joanne (Seneschal) Marandino, 77, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.  She is now reunited with her husband, John Rocco Marandino, who predeceased her in 1992. Born in Bristol on January 3, 1942, she was one of nine children to the late Herman and Lydia (Pelletier) Seneschal.  Her childhood years were spent in Southington with her many siblings and parents on their family's many acres of land.  After raising her family in...

Russell Martin, 69, of New Britain, CT, husband of Kimberly (Fowler) Martin, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019. Born in St. Agatha, ME on April 4, 1950, he was one of four sons to Loretta (Collin) Martin of Plainville and the late Charles Martin.  Russell graduated from Plainville High School.  He enlisted and proudly served his country by serving with the United States Marine Corps. He and Kimberly lived in New Britain where they shared 31 years of marriage. Russell worked...

   Ivan Cyr, Jr., 79, of Southington, beloved husband of Monique (Dumais) Cyr, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.  Born and raised in Frenchville, ME, he was one of nine children to the late Ivan Cyr, Sr. and Alma (Paradis) Cyr.  He married his high school sweetheart, Monique in 1963, and settled in Southington where they raised their two daughters and was a dedicated parishioner of St. Dominic Church.  “June”...

Jeannette A. (Caron) Granger, 83, of Plainville, passed away at her home on Monday, November 11, 2019.  She was the wife of the late Nelson Granger. Born in Caribou, ME on October 20, 1936, she was one of fifteen children to the late George and Anne (Dubay) Caron.  She and Nelson settled in Plainville where they shared 56 years of marriage and raised their family of four.  They worked alongside each other as owners and operators of Granger Dataforms for more than 30 years and...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mother Lena Morante Gawrys on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Lena was born in Plainville, in the house that her father built on Shuttle Meadow Rd, on August 31, 1923 to the late Rocco and Domenica (Daddario) Morante. She graduated from Plainville High School in 1941 and upon graduation went to work at General Electric known to many then as Trumbull’s. She loved to reminisce about the wonderful friendships, summer vacations and...

Lorraine (Litke) Woerz, 103, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019.  Born on April 4, 1916 to the late Gustav and Angela (Sirko) Litke, Lorraine is now reunited with her beloved husband of 70 years, Arthur, who predeceased her in 2009.  Lorraine was a charter member of Grace Lutheran Church where she served as the organist for over 45 years.  She was involved in the Little League Auxiliary, was a Girl Scout Leader, and Treasurer of the Ladies Guild at Grace for...

Joseph Francis Kelliher, 92, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Sheriden Woods in Bristol.  He was the husband of Lois (Bighinatti) Kelliher, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Hartford on February 27, 1927, he was the youngest of five children to the late John T. and Johanna (Curran) Kelliher.  Raised in Hartford he attended local schools, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944.  He proudly served his country for two years...

Armand Giroux, 93, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, 2019, joining his beloved wife, Elizabeth (Deminski) Giroux, who predeceased him by 28 years. Born in Canada on May 8, 1926, Armand was a lifelong resident of New Britain.  He attended local schools, and tried to join the U.S. Navy at the age of 17, but had to eagerly await his 18th birthday to officially enlist.  He proudly served his country during WW II, returned back to his home town upon being...

Melissa (Therrien) Shapcott was born to Ronald and Theresa (Karwacki) Therrien, and was one of three children.  Raised and educated in Plainville, she was a graduate of Plainville High School, where she met her best friend and future husband, Michael.  They shared more than twenty years together, and were fortunate enough to work alongside one another for more than ten years as she supported Michael in his art career.  Melissa had many artistic talents as well, as an...