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Ann Marie Soulier (née Hyland) passed away peacefully at her home in Wolcott on Saturday, November 28th, surrounded by loving members of her family. She was 86. The second daughter of the late Frank and Delena Hyland, and sister of the late James and William Hyland, Ann is survived by her two sisters, Elizabeth Parenti and Mary Dudzinski, as well as her brother-in-law, Harry Dudzinski, and sisters-in-law, Gloria and Evelyn Hyland, all of Bristol. She also leaves behind her beloved...

Terry Bazzano, 92, of Bristol, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. She was married to the late Paul J. Bazzano. Terry was born on March 12, 1928, in New Britain, the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary (Gallato) Morrone. Terry retired from the City of Bristol where she served as the Secretary to the Mayor through several administrations. She was highly respected, energetic and enjoyed working with people. She was an amazing cook who enjoyed feeding everyone she could. Terry took...

Judith (Judy) E. LaPointe, 75, of Bristol, passed away on Friday November 27, 2020. Judy was born on July 21, 1945 in Brattleboro, VT, the daughter of Clayton and Gloria (Davey) LaCount. In addition to her mother Gloria LaCount of AZ, she is survived by her daughters Carey LaPointe and her fiancée Susan Cormier of Bristol, Melissa LaPointe of Southington; her son Ronald LaPointe of Peoria, AZ; her grandchildren Mason, Evan, Ryan and Raina; her fiancé Paul “PJ” Barzee of Bristol; her...

John “Jack” Driscoll, 87, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday November 25, 2020. He was born on November 8, 1933 in Bristol, the son of the late John K. and Mabel (Knowlton) Driscoll. John is survived by his loving wife Martha (Roberts) Driscoll of Bristol; his son Daniel Driscoll and his wife Gayle of Burlington, CT; his daughter-in-law Laura Driscoll of Torrington, CT ; his grandchildren, Daniel Driscoll and his companion Heather Favreau along with his former wife Kristin Driscoll and...

Antonie “Toni” (Jesse) Kozikowski, 94, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Born in Germany on June 22, 1926, Toni made Bristol her permanent home after moving to the United States from Freiburg in 1951. She worked for 35 years in the deli for Stop & Shop, where she enjoyed interacting with customers and utilizing her creative talents designing party platters. Besides dedicating her life to her family, she enjoyed holiday cooking, traveling with her...

Concetta C. Rodriguez, 65, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born on September 24, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Dominick and Catherine (Lanore) Citera.   Concetta was the loving and committed wife of Jose for 35 years. Her and Jose were an unstoppable team, always knowing what the other was thinking or feeling. It was not uncommon to find them laughing uncontrollably about something one of their grandchildren said or did. Their bond was...

Linda Maryann Johnston, 56, of Southington, CT, was called home to heaven on November 17, 2020, at UCONN John Dempsey Hospital after a long illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by family, all of whom will miss her dearly. Linda was born on August 2, 1964 in Meriden, CT, to Irene (Maerz) McHugh and Norton Johnston. She attended Southington High School and went on to a long and successful career in the restaurant and food service industry. She was most recently employed at Yarde...

Madeline Elizabeth “Maddie” Bell, 15, of Terryville, passed on Friday, November 13, 2020.  Madeline was born in Bristol on March 21, 2005 the oldest daughter of Owen S. Bell and Naomi (Karlak) Bell.  Madeline was a sophomore at Terryville High School.  She and her family were members of the Hillside Community Church, Bristol. Madeline was different and wonderful and had a strong will and personality from the day she was born.  She was the kind of person who adds flavor and light...

Alfons “Al” Skudlarek, Sr., 79, of Bristol passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Saint Francis Hospital. He was born on June 17, 1941 in Germany, son of the late Stefan and Adelheid (Schurholtz) Skudlarek. Al was the loving husband of Hannelore (Schwarzbauer) Skudlarek for 58years. Al came to the United States in 1960 at the age of nineteen. He started Connecticut Tool and Cutter Inc, and has been in business for 55 years. He took great pride in his work....

Dorothy “Dottie” Ann Peterson, 88, of Forestville, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday November 7, 2020. Dorothy was born on December 28, 1931 in Southington, the daughter of the late Charles and Sophie Deguzis. Dottie was a retired waitress, having worked at the Eldorado Diner in Bristol until its closing and then at The Steak Club in Plainville and various other restaurants. She is survived by her husband Norman R. Peterson, Sr. of Forestville; her son Norman R....