Thomas George Pawelczyk, 73, of Kensington, passed away on January 9, 2022.  Born in New Britain the husband of Elizabeth (Bigoness) Pawelczyk and the son of the late Stanley and Jennie (Choinski) Pawelczyk. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, retired from Emhart Technologies’ (ASSA BOYLE) in Berlin after many years. He loved the NY Yankees, NY Giants, and Celtic.  Tom also loved fishing, hunting and was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington. Besides his wife, he is survived by...

Ryszard joined eternal rest suddenly on Monday, January 3, 2022.  A devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandpa & friend, he is now back with his beloved wife the late Bernadeta Krzeszowiec after almost 8 years apart, along with their dog “Bella”.  Ryszard loved his family & took pride in fishing for stripers with his son David. From memorable fishing trips with David & Roy catching albies & bluefish, he always enjoyed a great moment out on the water...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Marilyn L. (Holmes) Driscoll on December 31, 2021 with her family by her side.  Born October 21, 1942 in New Britain and a lifetime resident of Berlin.  Marilyn was the daughter of the late Roland and Mildred (Gregory) Holmes and the wife of her beloved husband of 26 years, Billy Driscoll. Besides her husband, Marilyn is survived by her three sons:  David Giarratana and his wife Michelle of North Carolina, Michael Giarratana...

Margaret Ottman "Grandma Meg", 68, passed away peacefully with her son by her side on December 29th, 2021 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Ottman until his passing in 2014 and a devoted mother to her son Scott Ottman.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 31st 1953. Margaret had an infectious personality and a heart of gold. Her sarcasm and inspirational talks will live on with her memory. Margaret was a hard...

Ronald L Cox Sr., 86, of Kensington, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 26th, 2021. Born in Terryville, CT on December 20th, 1935, a son of the late Sarah and Delmer Cox.  Ron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1953 to 1956 and was employed as a manager for the A&P food chain for 45 years. He then worked as a custodian for the Town of Berlin at Emma Hart Willard School of Berlin for 15 years before his retirement. He was a parishioner of St. Paul...

Eleanor (Anselmo) LaBier, 93, of Kensington passed away on December 24, 2021 at Midstate Medical Center.  Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of Matilda and Louis Anselmo and the wife of her husband Arthur LaBier.  She graduated from New Britain High School and retired from the V.A. in Newington, she also worked at Dr. Jeffery Steckler’s office for many years and was a member of St. Paul Church in Kensington. Eleanor leaves a special niece: Paula Stimac who has cared...

Michael Joseph Veneziano III of Berlin, CT, 53, beloved husband of Lara (Meyers) Veneziano, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Mike was born in New Britain on January 5, 1968 to Michael J. Jr. and Beverly (Tierney) Veneziano. Growing up in Berlin, Mike graduated from Berlin High School where he played basketball for four years and was the captain during his senior year.  Afterwards, Mike graduated Mitchell College with an...

Mildred (Millie) Snow passed away peacefully at the age of 90 in the caring facility of Rosewood Manor in Harwich, Massachusetts on December 13, 2021.    Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Millie was the youngest of four children born to Mary Meyers Thompson and Fred Thompson. Strong-willed, compassionate, generous, and determined, she graduated from both Bulkeley High School and Hartford Secretarial School in Hartford, Connecticut. Known for having a beautiful singing voice...

Viola Sadin of Kensington, at age 101, died in her sleep on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Viola was born Vitalia Vaznelis on April 18, 1920 in New Britain. The daughter of Lithuanian immigrant parents Antanas Vaznelis and Antále Mascimoviciute, she was raised by the Kardok family of New Britain when her parents died. She worked at Corbin Cabinet Lock Company and for many years as a switchboard operator for Emhart. A lifelong resident of New Britain and Kensington, she loved to read,...

Robert Jacques 66, of Kensington, passed away on Thursday November 25, 2021 with his family by his side.   Born in New Britain; he was the son of the late Joseph and Olive (Getchell) Jacques.   He was employed as a Landscaper for Berlin Landscape Inc. Robert is survived by 2 brothers: Raymond and Roland (Annette) Jacques and 3 sisters: Margaret Davis, Jacqueline Gorn and Barbara (Robert) Haught and several nieces and nephews. Besides his mother and Father, he was...