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We are sad to announce the passing of Arlene Marion Rodman of Preston, CT. She passed at the age of 87 surrounded by her loved ones. Arlene is survived by her best friend and husband Fred Rodman, sister Joy Jastremski, daughter Cynthia Coope, five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Arlene, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a true friend to any who knew her. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral 213...

We are sad to announce the passing of Arlene Marion Rodman of Preston, CT. She passed at the age of 87 surrounded by her loved ones. Arlene is survived by her best friend and husband Fred Rodman,...

Norman Main

Norman A. Main, SCST, Retired U.S. Navy left this earth on May 21, 2023, three days after his 86th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lydia Main, six children; Laura Main, David Main (Lauren), Deborah Main (Warren), Mark (Kathy) Main, Julia (Shanon) Brooks, and John (Heike) Main; thirteen grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was a great father, husband, a friend to many. His sense of humor and helping hand will be missed by all who knew him. His naval...

Norman A. Main, SCST, Retired U.S. Navy left this earth on May 21, 2023, three days after his 86th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lydia Main, six children; Laura Main, David...

Jacqueline Lovejoy Norwich

Jacqueline passed away Saturday May 20, 2023 at the Norwichtown Rehab. She was born to Clara Hutchenson and Paul Palmer on Nov. 25, 1939 in Detroit, MI. She moved to Connecticut in 1958. She married her husband, James Lovejoy in 1961 and had three sons, James, Jonathan and Jack. She was predeceased by her husband, mother, brother and two of her sisters. She leaves behind sons, two daughters-in-law, Michelle and Christy, two sisters Dalores and Sharon, seven grandchildren, sixteen great...

Jacqueline passed away Saturday May 20, 2023 at the Norwichtown Rehab. She was born to Clara Hutchenson and Paul Palmer on Nov. 25, 1939 in Detroit, MI. She moved to Connecticut in 1958. She...

Eric von Tish

Eric A. von Tish, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Born in 1953 to Ted and Fran (Stratker) von Tish, Eric grew up in Sayreville, NJ, with his three sisters and one brother. In high school he cultivated a passion for photography, and upon graduating he enlisted in the Navy, where he found his true calling as a Submarine Torpedoman. After stints on the USS Billfish and USS Pargo, in 1977 Eric was stationed to Naples, Italy. On his first day in Naples, he met and fell in love...

Eric A. von Tish, 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Born in 1953 to Ted and Fran (Stratker) von Tish, Eric grew up in Sayreville, NJ, with his three sisters and one brother. In high...

Peter Mercier Norwich

Peter “Pete” Mercier passed away at his home April 5, 2023, surrounded by his family and his dog, Duffy. Pete was born March 28, 1939 in Tampa, Fla., to Ed and Antionette (Przekop) Mercier. He grew up in Enfield, with his identical twin brother Lee and his “Kid Brother” Bob. In his teens, he worked in the Connecticut River Valley tobacco fields cutting broadleaf for cigar wrappers, which were used in premium cigars world-wide. He was a talented carpenter,...

Peter “Pete” Mercier passed away at his home April 5, 2023, surrounded by his family and his dog, Duffy. Pete was born March 28, 1939 in Tampa, Fla., to Ed and Antionette...

Josephine Breault Preston

Josephine M. Breault, Preston - Josephine Mary Breault 80, of Burdick Road died Monday evening. She was born in Providence, RI on January 23, 1943 daughter of the late Albert Chamberlain and Antoinette Cekala Chamberlain. Josephine loved all crafts and was very gifted winning many blue ribbons from the local fairs. She loved her gardens and her favorite flowers were tea roses and rugosa roses. On November 7, 1964 Josephine was united in marriage to Edward J. Breault Jr., in...

Josephine M. Breault, Preston - Josephine Mary Breault 80, of Burdick Road died Monday evening. She was born in Providence, RI on January 23, 1943 daughter of the late Albert Chamberlain and...

Janet Jakubielski Norwich

Janet (Barclay) Jakubielski, 88, wife of John Jakubielski of Norwich, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Norwich, CT. She was born September 24, 1934 in Fort Fairfield, Maine to Garnett and Annie (LaPointe) Barclay, the second oldest of 12 siblings. Janet is survived by her husband; John, her 5 younger siblings; Patricia, Eleanor, Lavina, Carolyn, and Randy, and 4 sons, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her daughter Theresa, brothers Ralph, Gilbert, Arnold,...

Janet (Barclay) Jakubielski, 88, wife of John Jakubielski of Norwich, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Norwich, CT. She was born September 24, 1934 in Fort Fairfield, Maine to Garnett and...

Stephen Brown Norwich

Stephen Edward Brown passed suddenly at Hartford Hospital on February 24, 2023. He was born July 7, 1968 in Norwich the son of the late Eugene Irving and Nadine Louise (Rhone) Brown. Stephen is survived by his beloved wife, Dena. The two were married in a private ceremony on February 21, 2021. Stephen is also survived by a daughter, Mia N. Brown and granddaughter Zoe of Norwich, stepchildren Tim, Kaitlyn, Megan and Allison (who referred to him as Steveo-Brevo). Stephen “Doc”...

Stephen Edward Brown passed suddenly at Hartford Hospital on February 24, 2023. He was born July 7, 1968 in Norwich the son of the late Eugene Irving and Nadine Louise (Rhone) Brown. Stephen is...

Robert Shahan Norwichtown

Robert James Shahan, 81, passed away Monday February 6, 2023 at Pendleton Health and Rehab. He was born January 13, 1942 in Norwich, CT the son of David and Ruth (Dupre) Shahan. Robert was an artist who loved to draw, paint and sing. He particularly loved Irish and bluegrass music. He grew up in Norwichtown and lived most of his life in his childhood home. He worked for many years at Electric Boat and was a volunteer firefighter with the Yantic Fire Company. He is survived by sister Carol...

Robert James Shahan, 81, passed away Monday February 6, 2023 at Pendleton Health and Rehab. He was born January 13, 1942 in Norwich, CT the son of David and Ruth (Dupre) Shahan. Robert was an...

George Pinder Jr.

George Robert Pinder Jr., 98, passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at Mystic Healthcare. He was born January 20, 1925 in Springfield, MA the son of George Robert and Irene (Goss) Pinder. George was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in WWII. For many years he worked in aircraft engine manufacturing. He enjoyed the ocean, boats, automobiles and loved his dogs. After retiring he enjoyed being a member of the volunteer fire dept. and a school crossing guard. He was married to...

George Robert Pinder Jr., 98, passed away Saturday February 4, 2023 at Mystic Healthcare. He was born January 20, 1925 in Springfield, MA the son of George Robert and Irene (Goss) Pinder. George...