William John Tata, 76, of Plainville, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Born in Waterbury on December 26, 1942, he was one of four children to the late Eugene and Edna (Pomeroy) Tata.  Raised in Waterbury, he attended local schools, and enlisted in the US Navy after graduating high school.  He proudly served his country for 3 years, and was honorably discharged in 1963.  Bill met the love of his life, Doris (Beliveau) upon his return, with...

Michael T. Boyiatzis, 60, of Bristol, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, May 17, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer that he fought with much determination and optimism. Born in Upland, California on May 11, 1959, he was one of three children to Sophia (Tsiaparas) Boyiatzis of New Britain, and the late Nicholas Boyiatzis.  He attended New Britain schools, and was a naturally talented musician from a young age, gifted at playing instruments of all types,...

Maria Dolores (Vazquez) Forcella, 82, formerly of Plainville, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Livewell in Plantsville.  She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 45 years, Ermanno, who predeceased her in 2003. Born in Puerto Rico on August 15, 1936, she was one of 8 children to the late Juan and Felicita (Lopez) Vazquez.  She and Ermanno settled in Plainville where they raised their family and were longtime members of Our Lady of Mercy Church.  Maria worked for...

Patricia (Leonard) Shorey, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.  She is now reunited with her loving husband of 60 years, Gilbert T. Shorey, who predeceased her only 18 months ago. Born in West Enfield, Maine on February 15, 1936, she was the second of eleven children to the late Francis V. and Odella (Shorette) Leonard.   It was while selling tickets at the West Enfield drive-in movie theater that she met the love of her life in 1953, at the age of 17....

Shana Marie Thomasen, 30, of Plainville, passed away at home, on Monday, April 22, 2019. She was a beautiful child born in Bristol on April 26, 1988, the daughter of Barry Thomasen of Plainville and Melissa Matthews of Bristol.  Shana faced many struggles in her short life, and is now at peace.  She will be greatly missed by those who knew her. In addition to her father, Barry, she leaves her daughter, Eliana Brielle Thomasen; her son, Benjamin Wesley Gallaher; several aunts,...

Louella (Babin) Reichert, 73, of Plainville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Hartford Hospital.  Born in Fort Kent, Maine on January 14, 1946, she was one of ten children to the late Adrian and Blanche (Pelletier) Babin.  She settled in Plainville where she raised her two daughters, and was a longtime, well-known bartender at many area establishments, including the former Georgio’s, where she served up a mean margarita. Known for her no-nonsense...

Josephine (Arcidiacono) Salerno, 93, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on Easter morning, Sunday, April 21, 2019, with her family by her side.  She now joins her husband, Frank, who predeceased her in 2013. Born and raised in New Britain, Josephine was the youngest of four children to the late Salvatore and Giovanna (Bordiere) Arcidiacono.  A lifelong resident, she was a graduate of New Britain High School and worked for the city’s Health Department as the assistant to...

Robert Arthur Yawin, Sr., 88, of Plainville, passed away at 10:50 p.m. Sunday, April 21 at Bristol Hospital, Bristol, Connecticut, surrounded by loving family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen (Ferrarese) Yawin, 8 children, 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Camille Paradis and her husband, Norman of Worth, New York; daughter, Lenore Haikara of Lacona, New York; son Robert, Jr. of Mobile, Alabama; daughter,...

Family and friends may gather in celebration of Roger's life on Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Plainville Funeral Home.  Committal services will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol.

Betty (Babcock) Rousseau, 92, of Plainville, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Bristol Hospital.  She now joins her husband of 43 years, Nazaire “Sonny” Rousseau, who predeceased her in 1994. Born in New London on July 21, 1926, she was the only daughter to the late Leon and Agnes (Quinn) Babcock.  Raised in New London, she attended local schools, and went on to attend the Catherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Rhode Island, and, after working for a brief time for...