We regret to announce the passing of Robert (Bob) J. Bilafer, aged 86, who passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2023 in Berlin, CT. Bob was the 3rd of 4 children to Gracia and Matilda Bilafer in Arlington, MA born on May 14, 1937.  After serving his country in the US Air Force, he made his way to Connecticut where he met and married Patricia, they settled in Higganum and had three sons. He is survived by his wife Patricia W. Bilafer and his three sons; Keith (Vicki), Kurt (Michele) and...

William Grant, 70, of Berlin, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2023. He was born March 26, 1953. He is pre-deceased by his mother Ruth Blanch McKay and father Robert William Grant Sr. William is survived by his daughter, Sarah Beth Branco and son-in-law Norberto Branco, two beloved grandchildren Emily Irene Branco and Bria Elisa Branco, two sisters, Joanne Hammill and Kathleen Grant and one brother, Roger Grant. He is also survived by his Aunt Carolyn Tkacs, Uncle Paul Lucas, as well as...

Diana Joyce Allario, 85, of Berlin, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She was born March 20, 1938 to Fiore and Anna Malvezzi of Bristol. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Allario, first-born son Robert (Bobby) Allario, and great-grandson Aiden Guimond. Diana, the most loving and devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt, is survived by her two loving sons, Ken Allario, Scott Allario and daughter-in-law Ruth Allario, beloved grandchildren Joseph Allario and wife Shannon...

Victor A Nowak 88 years old resident of North Windham formally of Berlin Connecticut passed on April 20, 2023 at home surrounded by family and devoted wife of 68 years. He was born in Augres Michigan on 11–9–1934 of the late Leo Nowak and Lena Suida Nowak. He was the youngest and last of 13. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona with wife Donna and three children. After his discharge they settled in Connecticut where he...

Robert Walter Smith, 89, of Kensington, passed away on April 18, 2023.  Bob was born in Bethlehem, PA the son of the late Walter Charles and Thelma Ruth (Milheim) Smith.  He was a graduate of Allentown High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman during the Korean War, aboard the U.S.S. Duxbury Bay AVP-38 and aboard the U.S.S. Yellowstone AD-27, he was awarded the Good Conduct National Defense and Korean Service Metals.  Bob was a...

Catherine Carolyn Barrett Catherine “Kay” Rapacz Barrett 101, wife of the late Joseph Barrett formerly of Berlin, CT died on April 15, 2023. She had been living with her daughter, Carol Ann Goodhart and husband Eric in Hubbardston, MA. since the fall of 2020. During those years she was always cognizant and would greet Carol and Eric every morning with a cheerful “good morning, how is everyone”. Her quiet attentive manner and interest in the wellbeing of others is the...

Annette R. Galante of Kensington, CT passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 4th, 2023.  Annette was born January 14th, 1946 in New Britain to the late Etta (Elton) and Ernest Theberge. She grew up in Kensington as the youngest of three girls, attending local schools and graduated from Berlin High School in 1964. She held various positions over the years at local businesses in administrative and sales positions and as an assistant at the local animal hospital. Annette...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald on March 3,2023 surrounded by his family at Touchpoints in Farmington after he lost his courageous long battle with dementia at the age of 93. He is finally at peace and enjoying a reunion with his beautiful bride June and all of his other angels, sons Scott and Todd. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the son of William C. and Mabel Norton born in Kensington June 25,1929. He was employed at Pratt...

Robin G. (Drzymalski) Black, 61, of Berlin passed away suddenly on Monday (February 27, 2023). Ms. Black was born July 28, 1961 in New Britain, CT. Ms. Black was employed at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington as Supervisor of Interventional Radiology. She was also an equestrian throughout her life and an avid gardener. Her family will always remember her high-spirited love of life and her ability to always find the humor. Robin was a devoted, loving mother to her...