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Dory B. Avritch, 88, of Bristol passed quietly at home, Sunday afternoon, July 25, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Richard T. Avritch for the past 29 years. They were married on May 22, 1992 and she relocated from Haddam to Bristol. Dory was born in Westerly, RI on November 11, 1932 the daughter of the late William and Corinne (Hall) Brown. Dory was an LPN and for many years sold pharmaceuticals to doctor offices, hospitals and pharmacies. Later, she worked for various area doctor offices...

Loren “Larry” D. Fanion, 78, of Bristol, passed peacefully Thursday, July 29, 2021.  He was the loving husband of Joanne (Nigro) Fanion.   Larry was born in New Britain on April 16, 1943 the son of the late Howard J. and Idelle E. (Crossley) Fanion.  Larry was a proud veteran who served in the Army National Guard.  He worked for many years as a mechanical designer and retired from Otis Elevator.  Larry and Joanne have traveled extensively skiing the...

Kenneth E. Lindsley, 91, of Newington, passed quietly Wednesday morning, July 28, 2021 at Hartford Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Jennie S. Lindsley. Kenneth was born in Oneonta, NY on May 11, 1930 the son of the late Gerald and Alice (Powers) Lindsley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and proudly served during the Korean Conflict and honorably discharged in 1954. He had retired from Pratt & Whitney as an inspector in quality control. Kenneth enjoyed archery, bee keeping with...

Linda D. Gagnon, 76, of Southington, formerly of Bristol and Cheshire, passed peacefully with her family at her side at the Hospital of Central Connecticut early Tuesday morning, July 27, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Ray Gagnon. Linda was born in Bristol on September 13, 1944, the daughter of the late William and Doris (Burns) DeMaria. For many years she was the office manager at St. Joseph Cemetery in Bristol. In her quiet time, she enjoyed reading. Besides her husband, Linda leaves...

Edith (Peggy) Pesino, 99, of Bristol, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at home. She was born in Rochester, Victoria, Australia on January 24, 1922, daughter of the late Alfred and Edith (Copeland) Thompson. Peggy departed Melborn, Australia in August 1942 via steam ship with an infant daughter to San Frisco, CA. From there they boarded a train and moved to Bristol, CT. She was a World War II bride and married the love of her life, an US marine, James E. Pesino. Peggy worked...

Carmel A, Musumano, 78, of Bristol, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. She was born on July 17, 1942 in Bristol, daughter of the late Martin and Carrie (Fiorillo) Hovanesian, Sr.. Carmel was the owner of McCormick Restaurant for many years before she retired. She enjoyed playing golf and tennis and was very athletic. She had an amazing sense of humor, as she would say, “If I didn’t have my sensor of humor, I don’t know where I would be”. Carmel was a great Italian cook and...

Gary Michael Santorso, 69, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday July 4, 2021 surrounded by his family at home. He was born on September 24, 1951 in Hartford and was the son of Mary (Fortunato) and the late William Santorso. Gary was a graduate of Marianapolis Prep School in Thompson CT. In 1973 after his father's passing, he stepped into his role as manager of the family business, The Silo Restaurant of Farmington. He spent many afternoons at The Country Club of Farmington, perfecting...

John L. Ericson, 76, of Southington, passed away on July 2, 2021. He was born on November 7, 1944 in CT, son of the late Eric A, and Margaret (Tierney) Ericson. John was a carpenter, very artistic and he enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He had an amazing sense of humor and loved his dogs, Blondie and John. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed dearly. John is survived by his son Leif Ericson and his fiancée Heather of Bristol; grandson Connor Ericson; his...

Daniel V. Caron, 59, of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 28, 1961 in New Britain, son of Valdor and Yvonne (Bonenfant) Caron. Daniel loves spending time with family and friends and just loving life and having a good time. He especially loved spending time with all his grandkids. Daniel had a contagious laugh that could light up any room. He was everybody’s “go to” guy and he would give you the shirt off his...

Paul “Paulie” Barnes, 54, of Old Lyme, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at home. He was born on September 27, 1966 in Bristol, son of the late Alvin F. and Priscilla (Hogan) Barnes. Paulie retired from Tollman Spring. He loved the beach, dancing and music. His heart was open to everyone he came in contact with and he enjoyed making everyone laugh. From his kind heart to his crazy shoes and unmatched socks, Paulie was one of a kind and as he would say “I DO...