Jacqueline “Jackie” Mitchell, 80, widow of Robert Mitchell of Southington, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born on November 2, 1942, in Meriden, CT the daughter of the late Robert and Gladys Berger. Jackie is survived by her son Robert Mitchell and his wife Christy of Bristol; her grandchildren Emily Krawiec and Lauren Mitchell; her daughter Rhonda Alvarado and family, Jackie’s sisters Shirley Escala, Roberta Cullinan, Sandy Munoz, Kathy...

Violet Quintin, 92, formerly of Bristol, CT for 65 years, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. For the past 1.5 years, she and her husband, Gerard J. A. lived with their daughter Linda and son-in-law Bob in Old Saybrook. Violet grew up in Biddeford, Maine. She moved to Connecticut after marrying the love of her life, Gerard J. A. Quintin, to whom she had been married to for 72 years before his passing on August 27, 2023. They are reunited now in heaven along with their son Jerry,...

Lois Ann Howard, 82, of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 after a long illness. She spent her last days in Southington surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 5, 1941 in Bristol, daughter of the late Nicholas and Irene (Fradette) Carucci. Lois was the loving wife of the late Peter Howard who passed away in 2011. While Lois was an ER and Psychiatric nurse for many decades, and dabbled in real estate in her later years, she was happiest when she was with...

Linda Kopsak, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023. She was born on March 7, 1949 in Bristol, daughter of the late Joseph E. and Alice (Chomko) Kopsak. Linda was a dedicated teacher for the Bristol school system for 35 years, spending most of those years as a member the History Department at Bristol Central High School. She loved spending winters in Florida and was an avid guitarist. Linda is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Smith of Cumming, Georgia; brother Joseph...

Gerard J. A. Quintin, Sr, 95, formerly of Bristol, CT for 65 years, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. For the past 1.5 years, he and his wife Violet lived with their daughter Linda and son-in-law Bob in Old Saybrook. Jerry, as he was lovingly called, was born in 1928 in Sanford, ME, son of the late Edmond and Clara (Bruneau) Quintin. Jerry grew up on a farm in Maine and enjoyed sharing stories about his childhood. The life lessons from the farm impacted the way he lived his life, with...

Gloria Lucia Hyland, 97, of Bristol, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. She was born on October 14, 1925 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Anthony and Clara (Mattarazzo) Biancardi. Gloria was the loving wife of the late James F. Hyland, whom passed in 1988. Gloria attended Post University in which she received her associate’s degree in business. She also received her cosmetology license from Kavalas cosmetology school, and was a beautician for many years. Upon moving to Bristol,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene LaValley on August 21, 2023. Born in Bristol, CT to her late parents, Rosario and Agnes(Comeau) Marion. Mom is predeceased by her late husband Oscar LaValley. Mom was a tenacious, fierce woman who advocated for people and causes she believed in. Often stubborn and saying whatever came to her mind. She and Dad collected glass and Amish Items. They often sold things on eBay which kept them both active with technology at the...

Richard “Rick” F. Okula, 64, of Interlachen, FL, passed away on August 18, 2023. He was born on July 26, 1959 in Bristol, CT the son of the late Frederick and Aniela (Rajewicz) Okula. Rick was a longtime Bristol and Wolcott resident working for Pratt & Whitney, before moving to Florida, where he worked as a landscaper. He is survived by his siblings, Jean and Joseph Wierzbinski of Hampton, CT, Stephen and Carina Okula of France and Barbara and Ferdinand Banda of Bristol, CT...

Marguerite M. Elliott, 90, of Bristol, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. She was born on July 31, 1933 in Bristol, daughter of the late Anthony and Florence (Cook) Perfetto. Marguerite was the loving wife of the late John Elliott. She enjoyed traveling but really wanted to be with her family hosting them for big dinners. Marguerite is survived by her nephew Chris Perfetto of Southington and her niece Beth Perfetto of Plainville. Besides her parents and husband, Marguerite is...

Patricia Ann Wilson, 89, widow of Robert P. Wilson, Sr., of Bristol passed away peacefully on Saturday August 12, 2023. Pat, as she was known to her friends, was born on August 30, 1933 in Waterbury, CT the daughter of the late John and Katherine (Fogerty) Skinner. Pat worked for over 40 years for O.V. Snow at O.V. Realty and was a longstanding member of St. Matthew Church. Pat’s love of family was evident at the countless gatherings and pool parties throughout the years. She was...