Julie M. Sellers, 88, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home. She was born in Staffordville, CT, daughter of the late Joseph F., Sr. and Mary (Kafka) Simons. Julie had worked 25 years for Johnson Woolen Company without taking a sick day, and retired from Home Pride Provisions of Stafford. She was an avid bingo player, bowler, and golfer, excelling in all those activities. Julie has taken her special meekness...

Evelyn (Lajeunesse) Carter, 68, of Coventry, CT, beloved wife of Michael A. Carter, Sr., slipped peacefully into eternal rest at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 11, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Hartford, CT on January 9, 1945, daughter of the late Romeo and Anita (Beaulieu) Lajeunesse. She had lived in Hartford, CT for 25 years before moving to Manchester, CT. She and her...

Wayne L. Senecal, 72, of Somers, CT, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. He was born in Palmer, MA, son of the late Lester and Irene (Sicard) Senecal. Wayne retired as School Superintendent for the Town of Stafford, and served as a Trustee at the Stafford Savings Bank. He is survived by his two children, Christopher Senecal and his wife Sage, and Nicole Pelto and her husband Jonathan; four granddaughters, Mara...

Dorothy Danick, 99, of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late Joseph Danick, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. She was born in Stafford Springs, CT, daughter of the late Paul and Minnie (Thiesing) Turschmann. Dorothy retired as a licensed practical nurse from Johnson Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Stafford Springs Congregational Church, where she served on the Women's Council, was a Deaconess, Trustee, and former chair of the...

Georgette M. Triska, 78, of Stafford Springs, CT, wife of the late Frank G. Triska, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 peacefully in the arms of her daughter Cheryl with whom she made her home. She was born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Joseph and Yvonne (Maheux) LeBlond. Georgette retired from TYCO as a machinist, and was a member of St. Edward Parish and the Stafford Senior Center. She greatly enjoyed knitting and was a...

Lydia A. Tonoli, 92, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Blair Manor, Enfield, CT. She was born in Stafford Springs, CT, daughter of the late Pietro and Guiseppina (Posocco) Tonoli. Lydia retired as a housekeeper from the University of Connecticut, and was a member of St. Edward Parish and the Stafford Senior Center. She is survived by her two siblings, Gloria Panciera and Reno Tonoli; niece and nephew, Pamela...

Nancy (Mottes) Comarella, 44, of Union, CT, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 27, 2013. She was born in Hartford, CT, daughter of Richard and Carol (Utermarck) Mottes. Nancy graduated from Stafford High School in 1986 and went on to earn her Associates Degree from Western New England College and Bachelors Degree from St. Joseph's College. She was employed as Administrative Coordinator of the History Department at The...

Margaret A. Niemitz, 86, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at her home. She was born in Stafford Springs, CT, daughter of the late Louis and Fermina (Spallacci) Passardi. Margaret is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Edward W. Niemitz; two children, Edward A. Niemitz and his wife Alarae, and Nancy L. Case; great grandson, Skyler Bernache; three siblings, Leo Passardi, Charles Passardi and his wife Viola...

Eugene R. Carman, 83, of Willington, CT, husband of the late Sylvia J. (Anderson) Carman, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Blair Manor, Enfield, CT. He was born in Free Port, NY, son of the late Eugene B. and Myra (Johnson) Carman. Gene served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, and retired from the University of Connecticut as a Research Lab Assistant III. He was a member of the Storrs Congregational Church, Mansfield...

Anna J. Cardini, 88, formerly of Manchester, CT and Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Suffield House in Suffield, CT. She was born in Brockton, MA, daughter of the late Frank and Luigia (Azzellini) Fuggetti. Anna was a hairdresser for many years until she decided on raising her beloved family as her full time career. Anna is survived by her four children, Rose Gaudette of Manchester, CT, Jean Tassmer of...