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”...

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...

Fernand “Fern” Paradis, 84, of Plainville, Connecticut, entered his eternal rest and went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 21, 2019. Fern is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Simone, and their children: Vic & Wendy (Briggs) Paradis of New Hartford, Perry Paradis of Plainville, William & Sandra (Paradis) Fray of Texas, John & Beverly (Bailey) Paradis of Plainville, Paul & Debbie (Rusczyk) Paradis of Kensington, and Foster son, Rick Lemke of Bristol....

William Sisto Bergenty, 91, lifelong resident of Plainville, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Apple Rehab in Plainville.  He was the husband of Helen (Broczkowski) Bergenty for 68 years. Bill was born in New Britain on September 5, 1928, a son of the late William F. and Helen (Pelcher) Bergenty.  He attended Plainville schools, and was a member of the Plainville High School class of 1946.  Bill raced motorcycles at Tinty Race Track shortly after high...

Sylvia Y. (Sulinski) Kratka, 70, of Plainville, wife of Roger Kratka, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Warrenton, NC on June 5, 1949, she was one of two daughters to the late John and Dorothy (Young) Sulinski.  Raised in Warrenton, she moved to New Britain in her twenties, where she met the love of her life, Roger, whom she would marry three weeks later.  Together they settled in...

Albert A. Racine, 86, of Plainville, husband of Georgette “Jette” (Huard) Racine, passed away with his family by his side, on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. Born in Brunswick, ME on January 8, 1933, he was one of seven sons to the late Rosario and Imelda (St. Pierre) Racine.  He attended local schools, and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy upon graduation.  He returned home to marry his high school sweetheart,...