All Obituaries

Selina Annette (Scott) Butterworth, 81, of Middletown, beloved wife of Jeremy Butterworth for fifty-nine years, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Middlesex Hospital.  Born in Ardsley, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Selina (Bryans) Scott. Annette had lived in Middletown since 1958 and was a member of South Congregational Church where she sang in the choir.  She graduated from Grace New Haven School of Nursing in 1958 and was an emergency room...

Marie Peterson Anderson was born on Saturday, June 3, 1933 and passed on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Born in Eufaula, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Minnie (Lashley) Peterson. Marie was educated through the Eufaula Public School system. While in Eufaula, Marie was a faithful member of Thankful Baptist. While raising her three children, Marie worked at the Veneer Mill for several years. In 1967 Marie relocated to Middletown, CT, where she took a job at Pratt &...

Robert John Peters, 33, of New Britain and formerly of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at his home.  Born in Elgin, Illinois, he was the son of Michael Peters of Middletown and Laura Kereszturi of Bartlett, IL.  Rob was originally from Chicago moving to Connecticut to work with his Dad in the family business, MJP Offset Services in Middletown where he serviced and repaired printing presses.  He loved animals, music and playing his guitar.  He was a...

Marion Jean (Lang) Martin passed away peacefully November 1, 2018 at the age of 83. She was born September 28, 1935 in Natrona Heights, PA. Marion spent the majority of her life traveling with her late husband Robert Gene Martin. Throughout their travels they spent many memorable times across the world where they were blessed with four beautiful daughters. Marion is survived by her daughters: Dianne and her husband William Evans of Richmond, TX, Deborah and her husband Craig Jones of...

Lucy (Vignola) Earley (72), of Middletown CT, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2018 after a 3 year battle with cancer. She is survived by her two daughters Cindy Andrews (Paul), and Jacquelyn McGrath (Shane); 4 grandchildren Eric, Dylan, Leah and Jake; 3 siblings Julia Mercugliano and Josephine Langhoff and Alfred Vignola; niece Lisa Mucugliano; partner Steve Krevisky; and predeceased by her late husband David Earley. Born as Lucy Ann Vignola, on March 16, 1946, Lucy completed a...

Lois (Anderson) Healy White, 84, of Cromwell, wife of the late Daniel Healy and the late T. Wayne White, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at Middlesex Hospital.  Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Margaret (Russell) Anderson. Lois lived in Cromwell most of her life, was a member of Saint John Church and was a loving mother, grandmother and aunt. Lois is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Healy Egan of Rocky Hill; granddaughter, Christina Egan of...

Henry L. Haddad, of Cromwell and Wethersfield, husband of Judith (Mills) Haddad for 58 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 1, 2018. Born on January 1, 1932 in Willimantic, he was the son of the late Louis and Rose Haddad. Henry was a graduate of Windham High School, Class of 1950. A veteran of the Korean War, he proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1951-1954. He was a member of the American Legion #19. He was a charter member of the Rocky Hill Elks. Henry...

Shawn Hurlburt, 65, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Twin Maples Health Care in Durham.  Born in Middletown, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Mack) Hurlburt. Shawn lived in Middletown most of her life.  She graduated from Mercy High School and worked as a phone operator for Sears.  Shawn wanted these words left “My Spirit is Free”. Shawn is survived by many cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held on...

Cindy Marie (LaPlante) Hastings, 58, of Cromwell, beloved wife of Michael J. Hastings for twenty-seven years, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of Phyllis (Leavitt) LaPlante of Wilbraham, MA and the late Richard LaPlante. Cindy lived in Cromwell for the past sixteen years where she worked as a dedicated operations manager in real estate. She was happiest in the kitchen cooking for her family...

Betty (Anna E. Taylor) McQuillan passed on October 1, 2018 at the age of 93.  She came into this world on Valentine’s Day in 1925 and was loved by everyone ever since. Born in Eden, North Carolina, she grew up in Hagaman and Amsterdam, New York before moving to Connecticut where she raised her family. Betty was an office worker in the carpet mills of Amsterdam, New York during World War II as she awaited the return of her husband, Sam, from the Navy.  She volunteered at the...