Paul Robert Nelson, 67, of Plainville, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at his “vacation home”, Touchpoints of Farmington, following a courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, complicated by the effects of Covid 19.  He was the husband of Deborah (Candage) Nelson. Born in New Britain on August 6, 1952, he was the son of Robert and Grace (Johnson) Nelson.  A graduate of Pulaski High School, he went on to enlist in the US Navy, proudly serving his country...

Catherine N. (Sweet) Sladeck, 93 of Plainville, passed away Friday May 15, 2020 at Apple Rehab of Farmington Valley in Plainville. She was the wife of the late John W. Sladeck, who predeceased her in December of 2009 and with whom she shared 39 years of marriage.  Catherine was born April 26, 1927 in Bristol, a daughter of the late Adrian N. and Nellie Josephine (Parker) Sweet. She attended Bristol schools and had been employed by various restaurants in the Bristol area. Catherine was...

John W. Sladeck, 83, died December 12, 2009 at his home in Melbourne, FL. He was the husband of the Late Catherine N. (Sweet) Sladeck who passed away on May 15, 2020 and with whom he shared 39 years of marriage. John was born in New Britain on September 20, 1926 and lived in New Britain for 39 years. He later moved to Forestville and lived there for 34 years, spending the last 14 years in Melbourne. John proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He...

John E. Lainey, 75, of Plainville, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain.  He was the husband of Frances (Lapsansky) Lainey, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Maine on July 17, 1944, he the youngest of eight children to the late Alfie and Alice (Dubois) Lainey.  Educated in Northern Maine, he moved to New Britain after high school, and enlisted in the US Army shortly after, receiving an honorable discharge in...

Jean (Berardy) Munson, 92, of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at Apple Rehab, Farmington Valley from effects of the Covid 19 virus.  She was the wife of the late Robert Munson. Born in New Britain on February 29, 1928, Jean was one of two daughters to the late Anthony and Josephine (Pestillo) Berardy.  A lifelong resident, she was a 1946 graduate of Plainville High School.  Jean and Robert settled in their hometown, where they shared 52 years of love and...

Will F. Rogers, 76, of East Hartford, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Hartford Hospital after a battle with heart disease.  He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Ward) Rogers, who predeceased him in 1992. Born in Jonesboro, Louisiana on December 22, 1943, he was the son of the late Emmett and Bessie Mae (Rose) Rogers.  Raised and educated in Louisiana, he remained proud of his roots and maintained his Southern accent despite his longtime residence in the...

Jordan Scott Chasse, 36 of Plainville, left his family and friends heartbroken on Friday April 24, 2020. The much loved son of John and Ondrea (Smykla) Chasse, he was a lifelong resident of Plainville and graduate of E.C. Goodwin Technical High School. Jordan was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend who enjoyed spending time fishing at Highland Lake and taking fishing trips to Pulaski, NY. He was a NASCAR enthusiast, and often attended races at Stafford Motor Speedway.  Jordan...

Leonard Hazen Wishart of Plainville, CT passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 24 at the age of 90. A Music Man with a deep faith, large laugh and a huge heart, he was never short on words or stories, and more importantly never short on his love for his family. Throughout his young life his family travelled from NY to AZ, TN, ND, and always back to the small fishing village where his roots remain, Tabusintac NB, Canada. Born June 30, 1929 in “Da Bronx”, he was the...

George J. Wentland, 89, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at Countryside Manor on Friday, April 24, 2020.  He was the husband of Marilyn Jean (King) Wentland, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born and raised in Bristol, he was a son of the late Robert and Emilie (Rindfleisch) Wentland.  He attended local schools, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  George and the love of his life, Jean, settled in their hometown, where they raised their three sons...

Josephine (Cutrone) Evangelista, 80, of Plainville, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 after a lengthy illness.  She is now reunited with her husband, Mario Evangelista, Sr, who predeceased her in 1995. Born in Toro, Campobasso, Italy on March 18, 1940, she was one of six children to the late Mercurio and Maria Anna (Quicqaro) Cutrone.  Raised in Italy and educated in both Italy and Argentina, she relocated to the United States at the age...