Joseph Peter Pandolfo, (“Joe”) of Kensington, CT, died on October 4th, 2020, at age 90.  He spent his last days in the constant presence and voice of his family and passed away peacefully, early in the morning of a sunny autumn Sunday.    Born in New York, NY on September 26th, 1930, Joe took an interest in science at a very early age to better understand his sister’s health condition, sparking a lifelong passion and profession in the sciences. The first in...

Cecilia M. Kurzyn, 87, formerly of Kensington, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020.  Cecilia (Ceil) was born on February 13, 1933, in New Britain.  Ceil was a registered nurse for many years, working mainly at the Grove Hill Clinic in the Surgical and OBGYN departments.  Ceil was pre-deceased by her husband, Louis.  She is remembered by her three daughters, Cheryl, Lori, and Linda, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Ceil loved singing and...

Tom Murray, 76, of Kensington, CT, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020, surrounded by loved ones after a prolonged battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Francis and Rose (Horan) Murray and the beloved husband of Mary Clare (Thibodeau) Murray.   He was born and raised a Connecticut Yankee, graduated from Granby Memorial High School in 1963. He went on to study tool design at Porter School of Design and then joined the United States Air Force where he trained as a...

Emil Morin, 54, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2020.  He was born in New Britain on June 29th, 1966, a son of the late Euclide and Lucille (Lopez) Morin.  Emil lived his life to the fullest! He enjoyed working with his hands and servicing his two Kymco Scooters. They were his main passion in life.  He also enjoyed listening to music of the 70’s and 80’s when music was really music, watching his Patriots play a football game and his Boston Red Soxs'...

Daniel Francis Audette, 34, of Kensington, husband of Joanna (Mach) Audette passed away suddenly on July 25, 2020 while doing his daily run in Walnut Hill Park.  Born in New Britain on August 23, 1985, a son of David Audette and his finance’ Beata Kornas and her daughter Nina and Amy (DiMauro) Audette and her finance’ John McLaughlin. Danny was co-owner of Dav-Co Metal Finishing Co. and Dav-Co Landscaping Co., both of Berlin.  Danny enjoyed spending time with his son in...

Richard Valmore Labbe, 78, passed away on July 1, 2020 following a short illness. Richard was born, raised and lived his life in Kensington, Connecticut. He graduated from Berlin High School, attended the University of Hartford and is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during the Vietnam Era. He was the son of the late Valmore J. and Marjorie (Johnson) Labbe and was predeceased by his son, Richard V. Labbe, Jr., in 2017. He is survived by his loving son, Jason E. and daughter in law...

Frank J. Bianco Jr. “Ning”, a longtime resident of Kensington, CT. passed away on June 30th, 2020 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Frank was born on January 16 1932 in New Britain, CT. He was predeceased by his father, Frank J. Bianco Sr., his mother Mary Polumbo of New Britain, as well as his beloved wife Joan Bianco of Kensington. He is survived by his loving sister Mary J. Bianco, his daughter Sandra Bianco and granddaughter Taylor Diana as well as several...

Stanley J. Pac, 91, of Kensington, husband of the late Lorraine (Rochefort) Pac for close to 65 years, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.  Born in New Britain, on July 6, 1928, a son of the late Joseph and Rozalia (Plocharczyk) Pac, Stanley was a lifelong resident of Kensington as well as a lifelong parishioner of St. Paul Church.  Following 2 years in the US Army, Stanley was employed as a machinist at Stanley Works for 48 years. ...

Norman (Gil) Gilman, passed away on June 16, 2020, peacefully with family by his side after a battle with a six-month illness. Gil was born on November 17, 1947, in Middletown, CT to Mary Rose (Nanfito) Gilman and Norman Gilman Sr. He was raised and schooled in Portland before joining the U.S. Navy in 1966. After leaving the Navy in 1968 he began a career that would span more than 40 years at Pratt and Whitney as a millwright. He lived in Middletown and later Durham raising three children....

  Kimberlee Ann Elliott, 58, of East Hartford, passed away on June 7, 2020.  A daughter of Carolyn Lauro of Tolland.  Kim is survived by a son: Kenneth James Elliott, her daughter: Kassandra Elliott, grandchildren: Gavin, and Gemma, brother: Robert (Tommy) Elliott, sister: Kelli Dolinski and many other family and friends.