Rachel (Begin) Bernier, 61, proud mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Bristol, CT on Friday, July 22, 2022. Rachel joined her one true love, her husband, Douglas in the eternal afterlife. Rachel was born in Southington, CT on March 8, 1961 to Theresa (Fortin) and the late Bertrand J. Begin, Sr. Rachel was a lover of all animals. She enjoyed watching the Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys play on TV. She especially enjoyed watching her two grandson’s play youth...

Aline E. Towne (Greenier), 90, of Bristol, widower of John J. “Jack” Towne, passed to heaven peacefully on August 15, 2022. She was born in Limestone, Maine on October 29, 1931, daughter of the late Lenwood and Angelique (Parent) Greenier. Aline worked for many years as a secretary for the City Of Bristol. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Matthew Church. Her passion for Jesus Christ was evident in every walk of her life. She was involved with the Ladies’ Guild,...

Arlene Jeanette Pappas passed from this world on Friday, August 5, 2022. Arlene was born to Bernard and Lucy Stasulewicz in New Britain Connecticut. Shortly after graduating from New Britain High School, she happily accepted her role as wife, mother, and eventually, a grandmother. Eager to provide for her family, she held a number positions of employment, but she found true purpose in the medical field, specifically hospice and palliative care, assisting the staff with complex patient...

Raymond John Fijol, 76, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1946 in Bristol, son of the late Stanley and Anna (Smyrski) Fijol. Raymond is the loving husband of Deborah (Roberts) Fijol of 52 years. Ray passed away at his home, and spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. Ray grew up in Bristol and attended Bristol Central High School. After high school Ray served in the U.S. Army’s First Infantry Division during the Vietnam War...

  Mary “Millie” (Sidlik) Kozikowski, 93, life-long resident of Forestville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Mary was born on January 22, 1929 in Forestville, the daughter of the late Stanley and Mary (Kaczmarczyk) Sidlik. Mary and her late husband “Benny” co-owned the well-known Benny’s Market in Forestville until it closed in 1972. She earned an Associates Degree in accounting from Tunxis Community College in...

Tina M.Thompson, 55, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, July 29th, 2022.   Tina was born in New Britain, CT.  She grew up in Bristol where she made her home with her beloved husband Bruce L. Thompson and her fur babies Sara and Toga. Beginning in high school Tina became Bruce’s whole world and remained so for over 40 years. Tina had an unparalleled work ethic. She dedicated her career to retail, most recently opening and managing Five Below in...

  Dani-Sue Ann Chiarappi, 63, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at The Hospital of Central CT on July 25, 2022.  She was born in Bristol on December 27, 1958, a daughter of the late Louis and Cindy (Donovan) Chiarappi.   Dani-Sue lived for her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed many years as her daughters’ girl scout’s leader and a coach for McCabe-Waters Little League while they were young.  She loved working with disabled...

Joan Ann (Connerton) Prentiss Gravelle, 88, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at Ingraham Manor on July 22, 2022. Joan was born in Winsted on June 8, 1934, a daughter of the late Eugene F. and Mae (Brown) Connerton. Joan was a parishioner at St. Ann Church in Bristol where she also loved playing bingo with friends. She was full of life and loved to dance. Joan is survived by her children, Charles Prentiss, Jr., Cynthia DiGiacomo and her husband James, Margaret LaQuerre and her husband...

Joseph Alexander Quiroga (Sr.), 42 of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 20, 2022. Joseph was born on June 13, 1980 in Hartford, the son of Alfredo C. and Minerva (Martinez) Quiroga. He was a US Army National Guard veteran and a construction foreman. In addition to his parents of Hartford, he is survived by his wife Sandra (Lorenzo) Quiroga of Bristol and their children, Celines, Joseph Jr. and Mia; his sister Ilka Lorraine Lopez Miller and her husband Garin; his brother...

Carol J. Carter, 84, of Bristol, widow of Russell Carter, passed away on Tuesday July 19, 2022. Carol was born on June 4, 1938 in Bristol, the daughter of the late Stanley and Jennie (Pietrowski) Kaczmarczyk. Carol was employed by the state of Connecticut in human resources for over 20 years. She was a synchronized swimming coach at the Bristol Girls club where she taught swimming as well. Genealogy was one of her passions as well as traveling, she saw the world. She is survived by her two...