Jane Waterschoot (Beebe), lifelong resident of Berlin, passed away at the age of 64, early on the morning of September 11, 2019 due to complications regarding a recent illness. Jane was an active member of Berlin Congregational Church supporting many of the church’s missions and outreach programs.  She enjoyed assisting the homeless through the church’s Family Promise ministry.  Jane also staffed the church’s fundraising booth at the Berlin Fair as well as...

Laurie Mengual Menard, 57, of Berlin, died peacefully Aug. 27, 2019 at Apple Rehab in Cromwell. She was born in New Britain on April 12, 1962 to Fernando and Mary Mengual. Laurie graduated from Berlin High School in 1980 and Middlesex Community College in 1982. She enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family, taking long walks with her father, and cuddling with her beloved cat, Molly.  Laurie is survived by her...

David W. Colite, Sr., 74, of Kensington, husband of Lawrie A. (Petuskis) Colite, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019.  Born in Meriden, a son of the late William R. and Helen (Swienton) Colite, David was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force stationed at the Myrtle Beach Air Force Base in South Carolina, where he was a member of the honor guard.  While in the military, David traveled extensively. David was employed as an electrician by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in Southington and...

Christopher 51, passed away on August 3rd, 2019.  A Mass of Christian Burial for Christopher, was held on August 7, 2019 at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling Street, Kensington.  Burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery New Britain,. The service and Burial was private. 

Joseph J. Briganti, widower of Gilmay (Michaud) Briganti, passed away June 22, 2019. A Kensington resident since 1956, he was born in New Britain on Feb. 28, 1922. He was the son of Paul and Grace (Cimino) Briganti, and attended New Britain public schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Oct. of 1942 and was assigned to the USS Makin Island aircraft carrier CVE 93. He did duty in the South Pacific and earned 5 battle stars, being honorably discharged in 1946. He married Gilmay Michaud in 1952....

Fernando (Fred) Mengual, 88, of Berlin, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, with his beloved wife Mary (Ballester) and loving family and at his side. He was born Jan. 14, 1931 in Avon to Juan B. and Rosario (Sastre) Mengual. Fred proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War and was employed as a machinist at Goss & De Leeuw Machine Co. in Kensington until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time at the beach with his family and cherished dogs,...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the tragic unexpected passing from a devastating fall on May 5, 2019, surrounded by her family at Hartford Hospital head trauma unit.  Our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, June French Norton was born in New Britain, CT, July 24,1929, a daughter of the late Martin and Blanche (Roy) French. She was the loving wife and soul partner of Donald Norton of 68 years this May 21st. They were the picture of long-lasting...

Patricia M. Tipton 75, of Berlin, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019. She was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Robert and Julia (Smigel) Bouchard and the wife of the late Robert Tipton. Pat is survived by three sisters and brothers-in- law: Lucille and Clinton Ross of Wallingford, Joanne and Mike Wirth of North Carolina and Barbara and Joe Buckie of Higganum and several nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to call at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home 96 Main...

The skies opened up and the angels descended.  They had a mission to take our loving mother Florence, home to rest with them.  Born Florence Elizabeth Adamowicz on Feb 22, 1927, to the late Bolislaw and Alexandra (Milewska) Adamowicz on a small farm in Cromwell.  Mom had a large family, many of whom are now deceased.  Stanley, Genevieve, Raymond, Joseph, Edward, Walter, Francis and brother Charles, who died in WWII. She is survived by a...