Lena M. Pepe, 106, of Kensington, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019.  Born in Stafford Springs, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Sophia (Mezzio) Veneziano and the wife of the late Edward J. Pepe.Lena worked at Prentice Mfg. Co. in her younger years.  After her marriage, she was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her family.  Lena loved social gatherings with her family and friends. Music was her passion and she loved singing and dancing.   Lena enjoyed writing...

Patricia Ann (Patti) Audette, 77, beloved companion of Joseph Wise, of Prospect Connecticut passed away on March 6, 2019 in Middlefield with her loving family by her side.  Born in New Britain a daughter of the late Armand T. and Irene V. Audette. Patti was the owner/operator of B&R stables in Prospect, CT for over 35 years, where she was known for a lifetime of dedication to her beloved families and each and every horse she ever had the pleasure to meet.  She was an...

Andrew Gregory Chatlas, 66, of Kensington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, March 4, 2019. Andy was the beloved husband of 26 years to Kathleen (Littlefield) Chatlas and the loving and proud Dad of Joseph Frederick Chatlas.  Andy was born June 2, 1952 in New Britain to his devoted and loving parents, Steven and Mary (Kochanowsky) Chatlas who predecease him.   Andy was raised in New Britain and Kensington and, in 2004, happily moved his family back to his...

Clara (Dyer) Charest, a life long resident of East Berlin, died peacefully Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home.   She is survived by her son Wayne Charest from East Berlin, stepdaughter Brenda Hebert from Southington, grandson Samuel Charest from Bridgeport, granddaughter Kelsey Charest from Wallingford, brother Richard Dyer from New Hartford, sister Patricia Dickinson and her husband Charlie of Cromwell, nieces, nephews, 4 step grandchildren, several great grandchildren and...

Dr. Matilda Lenk, a longtime New Britain resident and podiatrist with a practice on West Main Street until 1998, died on February 27 after a short illness. She was 92. Dr. Lenk was born in Hartford, a daughter of Elizabeth and Frank Lenk, who emigrated from Lithuania in the 1910s. The family moved to New Britain in 1931, first living on Franklin Street, and then on Church Street, where they were parishioners at St. Andrew’s. Dr. Lenk attended St. Mary’s School and New Britain...

Lena T. Dechichio 94, of Kensington passed away on Feb 21, 2019.  Born in Yonkers N.Y. on 11/5/1924, wife of the late Daniel Dechichio and a daughter of the late Giovanni and Assunta (Tromboni) DeLorenzo.   She retired from Stanley Works in 1982 and was a member of the AARP and the Berlin Senior Citizens. Lena is survived by her two sons and daughter-in-laws: Michael (Claudette) Dechichio of Willington and Daniel (Diana) Dechichio of Wesley Chapel FL, two sisters: Julia DeStasio of...

Everett Gerard Hill, 87, of Kensington, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife Eleanor Dukett Hill of 64 years.  Everett was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Air Force from 1952 to 1955 at the 446th Bombardment Squadron, Pinecastle Air Force Base, FL. He was awarded the good conduct medal and/ or clasp for his demonstration of honor, efficiency and fidelity during PD INDC. He was a member of the American Legion and served at St....

Isabel M. Prey 97, of Kensington passed away on Saturday February 2, 2019.  Born in New Britain a daughter of the late Louis J. and Mary (Padelli) Prey.  Isabel worked for various companies as executive secretary and retired from the American Cancer Society - New Britain Unit as the executive director.   Isabel loved crocheting, knitting, oil painting and was a clothes horse.  She was a life-time member of the Wethersfield Art League and a member of St. Paul...

Jane O. Clemens, 92, of Berlin CT, joined her husband Robert (Bob) Clemens, son Paul and daughter Gail in heaven on December 29, 2018.  Born March 8, 1926 to the late James and Theresa Flanigan Oliver of Hartford, Jane was preceded by her brother James Oliver. Jane leaves her children, Mark Clemens, Beth & Peter Campanelli, Ruth & David Sturgeon, Judy & George Procko, Neal Clemens, and Dean & Donna Clemens.  Grandchildren Nicole & Marco Barbagallo, Kelly &...

Mary “Mae” M Besse, 87, of Bristol, wife of the late Elmer F Besse, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday January 7, 2019 after a long battle with dementia and COPD.  Born in Bridgeport, CT, Mary was the daughter of the late Arthur W. and Anna V. (Baluha) Shortell and is predeceased by her sister Florence A. Costa and her stepson David Besse. Mary was employed as a factory worker at Avco Lycoming in Stratford, CT as well as a bank teller for...