All Obituaries

J. Andrew “Drew” Engelhardt has vacated the planet on January 13, 2020 at 72 years of age having begun his adventures in Middletown, CT on February 6, 1947. Continuing in the words of Drew, after a tumultuous 16 years growing up in Connecticut, Florida and California he left home an angry young man. In his youth he mowed lawns, delivered newspapers and worked the tobacco fields of Mulnite Farms in East Windsor. His early employment was as a counter person for Friendly Ice Cream,...

Natalie Sue (Field) Bevis, 82, of Portland, wife of Stuart F. Bevis for fifty-nine years, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Keene, NH, she was the daughter of the late Winfred and Ruth (Blandin) Field. Along with her husband, Natalie is survived by her daughter, Susanna; a sister, Cynthia; a daughter-in-law, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Jon. Family and friends may call on Saturday, February 1 from...

Heriberto Perez Sosa, 93, of Cromwell, husband of Carmen R. Perez for thirty-five years, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Saint Francis Hospital.  Born in Pinar del Rio, Cuba, he was the son of the late Sara Perez. Heriberto enjoyed fishing, bowling and gardening.  He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who loved his family dearly.  Heriberto was loved by everyone and will be remembered as always having a smile on his face. Along with his wife, he is...

Paul Edward Nightingale, 78, of Higganum, beloved husband of Sandra A. (MacQuarrie) Nightingale for fifty-one years, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Chestelm Health & Rehabilitation Center.  Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Clarence and Marjorie (Perkins) Nightingale. Paul lived in Higganum since 1969 and was a member of Higganum Congregational Church and Second Congregational Church of Middle Haddam.  He was employed by the State of Connecticut,...

Leoncia Sylvain Perrin, 89, of Middletown, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Hartford Hospital.  Born in Cavaillon, Haiti, she was the daughter of the late Bruno and Emilie (Cyril) Sylvain. Leoncia lived in Haiti most of her life, continuously travelling back and forth to Connecticut, New York and Florida.  She worked in the restaurant business since age sixteen and went on to own her restaurant.  She helped many people in her community get a good education, also...

Ruth Maron (Robinson), 86, a lifelong resident of Middletown beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Maron, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Ruth previously resided in Boynton Beach, FL where she enjoyed playing tennis with the ladies and a round or two of golf on Sundays with Bob.  She is survived by her three daughters Ellen and son in law, Dr. Henry Gross of Norwalk, CT, Jill Maron of Acton, MA and Nanci Maron and son in law, Mark...

Theodore (Ted) Dyndiuk, 84, of Durham, husband of Karen (Chittenden) Dyndiuk for fifty-seven years, passed away on December 19, 2019 in Middletown, CT.  Ted was born in Hartford, CT on June 11, 1935. He was the son of the late Alexander and Genevieve (Kaczynski) Dyndiuk. Ted was a tool and die maker at the Lee Company in Westbrook, retiring after 33 years. Ted served in the Connecticut National Guard for twenty-one years and was a member of the Connecticut State Police Auxiliary. ...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Edward Parr, of Middletown, joined his father Edward “Skip” Parr in heaven on December 10, 2019 at 38 years old. Jeff’s love for his family and friends was insurmountable and he is truly missed. Jeff leaves behind his “beautiful and strong” ( as Jeff would say) mother Dale Parr of Cromwell, his sister Jamie Sienna and husband Nick of Cromwell, his paternal grandmother Eileen Parr of Oceanside, CA, his Aunt Jean Feegel of Barrington NH,...

Carmen “Moe” Joseph Scollo, 85, of Middlefield, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Middlesex Health.  Born in New Britain on October 20, 1934, Moe was the son of the late Salvatore and Rose Scollo.  Carmen and his family lived in Middlefield for more than fifty years. Carmen was a friend to all.  He was adored by so many people including family, friends, neighbors and his union brothers.  His jovial sense of humor and engaging personality is what...

  Martha Abeline (Alford) Robinson, 97, of Middletown, beloved wife of the late John Henry Robinson for seventy-two years, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Middlesex Hospital.  Born in Timmonsville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Leone and Julia (Williams) Alford. Martha lived most of her life in Middletown, graduating from Middletown High School, Class of 1941.  She was a longtime member of Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church.  Martha worked...