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Dorothy “Dot” Kaschak Johns, 104 years young of Bristol and Misquamicut, RI, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022, at the family home in Bristol where she lived for the past six years with her daughter, Barbara. Born on November 7, 1917, she lived most of her first 75 years in Bristol. As a young adult she attended local schools and after high school graduation, worked at Veeder Root Company and graduated in 1938 from Comptometer School in Waterbury. She then worked at the...

David Slipke, 63, passed away May 16, 2022 from complications of liver cancer. He will be remembered by his children and his grandchildren, whom he affectionately called “The Little Monsters,” as a loving father and papa, a dedicated farmer with unparalleled work ethic, a kind stranger to anyone he encountered and a loyal friend who would give the shirt off his back. David also suffered from addiction, a disease that caused his untimely death. Farming was in his blood. David...

Joseph "Joe" Dess, 97, of Bristol, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 5, 1924 to the late Joseph Dess and Sophie (Rusnica) Dess, Joe was part of the Greatest Generation – and deservedly so. Not only did Joe serve in the United States Army as well as work at the Barnes Group for 48 years, where he ultimately worked as an Estimating Engineer, but Joe was a devoted husband, son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who...

Raymond G. Cargill, Jr., 76, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at home. He was born on September 13, 1945 in Bristol, son of the late Raymond G. and Josephine (Luciano) Cargill, Sr.. Raymond was the loving husband of the late Susan Cargill for 53 years before her passing in 2020. He served our country in the U.S. Air force at Phu Cat Air Force Base during the Vietnam War, where he worked on The Misty Airplanes. After being honorably discharged, he worked at Pratt and...

Elizabeth A. Careb, 93, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. She was born on June 11, 1928 in New Britain, daughter of the late James W. Adams Janjanian and Ossanna (Bayandorian) Janjanian. Betty was the loving wife of the late Albert “Bebs” Careb whom passed away in 2013. Betty was a member of the First Congregational Church in Bristol. She graduated from New Britain High School and received her degree in elementary education from Teachers College of Connecticut...

Maureen “Moe” Acampora, 83, of Bristol, loving wife of Salvatore Acampora, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022, with her husband and children at her side.  Maureen was born on October 31, 1939, the beloved daughter of the late Nick and Rita (Cote) Colette. Maureen was a proud graduate of St. Anthony High School in Bristol and St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Waterbury. She worked for many years as an Operating Room Nurse for Bristol Hospital, where she loved caring...

Sean A. September, 51, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2022, following a long battle with cancer with his family by his side.  He was born on November 25, 1970, in Springfield, MA, to Albert September and the late Sheila (Sugrue) September.   Sean was a project manager for Cigna Healthcare until his forced retirement due to his illness.  He spent his last year doing what he loved most, playing golf with friends.  He was passionate...

Linda Joyce Hayward, 74, of Bristol, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022 after a 3 year battle with cancer. She was born in New Britain on December 13, 1947, the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Camp. She graduated from Plainville High School in 1966.  Linda worked for Caldors, Allstate and AA Plus Bonding, where she was still working as surety bond underwriting assistant.  She loved to travel with her husband through the United States and Abroad.  Her favorite site...

My Final Thoughts - By Craig Yarde Craig Yarde died peacefully while surrounded by his family on January 25th, 2022, at the age of 71. He is survived by Barbara, his devoted, loving wife of 50 years and his two adoring children, Tracy & Craig Yarde. The three of them have provided constant love, support and laughter, not only over the past few challenging years, but for all of our years together.  This memory of my time is unique as I wrote this obituary myself. I did not want to...

Theresa June Kaiser, 94, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2022. She was born in Southington, on June 1, 1927. She was a self-proclaimed ‘Tag Sale Queen’. Theresa is survived by one son, David Peidl; three granddaughters Heather (Peidl) Shovlin, Jennifer (Peidl) Dube, and Melissa Peidl; and two great-grandchildren Natalie and Gavin Dube. She was predeceased by her son Walter Peidl. Services will be held at the convenience of the family.