All Obituaries

  Eleanor Poole (nee Rockwell), 93, was born in Hartford 3/4/25 and married Robert Poole in ‘44, but lived more than 65 years in Middlefield, dying 12/30/18.  Eleanor earned a B.S. from UConn in ‘68, just months after the birth of her fifth child.  Eleanor and Bob shared their hearts, house and organic vegetables with many renters, friends, and family members; they were very involved in RC Counseling, South Church, Green Mountain Hiking Club, and the AMC. She and...

Angela Carmela (Morretta) Lambriola, 90, of Middletown, wife of the late Vincent J. Lambriola, passed away at home on Monday, March 18, 2019.  Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Jeannie (Mancuso) Morretta. Angela lived in Middletown for nineteen years and was a member of Saint Sebastian Church.  She was a former vice president of the Middletown Chapter of AARP and a member of Altrusa International.  Angela also lived in Montauk, NY for seven...

Rose Louise (Brewer) Exner, 102, of East Hampton, predeceased by her husband and sweetheart, Dennis J. Exner, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019.  Born in Toronto Ontario Canada, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Louise (Boswell) Brewer. Rose is survived by her son, Frank Exner of Lubec, ME; her daughter, Corinne “Pinky” Perra and her husband, John of East Hampton; four grandchildren, Tracy Perra Szeghy and her husband John, Kevin Perra and his wife Margie...

Rev. Thomas Francis Beck, 86, of East Haven, husband of Gail (Markman) Beck, passed away on March 16, 2019 at his home.  Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Don) Beck. Tom graduated from Upsala College. After graduating, he served in the United States Air Force for four years.  He graduated Seminary school in Virginia where he became an Episcopal Priest.  Tom served parishes in New Haven, Stafford Springs, Yantic and the Middlesex Area Cluster...

Jacqueline Ann (Topa) Negrini, 90, of Cromwell, wife of the late Peter Negrini, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.  Born in Norwalk, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Antoinette (Bizis) Topa. Jackie lived in Cromwell over sixty years and was a member of Saint John Church.  She worked many years in the Cromwell and Glastonbury school systems.  She enjoyed spending time at the beach with family and friends.  Jackie’s biggest joy was helping raise...

     Richard William Wiebe, 94, of Middletown, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Water’s Edge Center For Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Newark, NJ on June 4, 1924, he was the son of the late William Frederick and Esther Victoria (Jacobson) Wiebe. Dick was predeceased by his wife of seventy years, Pearl Caroline (Lehnes) Wiebe, who was his constant companion since they first met in September of 1939 while walking their dogs in Lyndhurst, NJ.  ...

Helen Marie (LoGuidice) Bousquet, 90, beloved wife of Paul Bousquet for sixty-three years, was called to her heavenly Father peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 8, 2019.  Born and raised in Middletown, Helen was the daughter of the late Joseph and Giuseppina (DiPaola) LoGuidice. Helen lived in Middletown all her of life and was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Church.  As a young woman, she worked at Goodyear Rubber, E.I.S. and the family...

Harold Frank Johnson, 86, of Middletown, husband of the late Shirley Ann (Dunn) Johnson, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Branford Hills Health Care Center peacefully with his family by his side.  Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late Charles and Alpha (Hayes) Johnson. Harold grew up in Middletown and spent the last thirty years in Killingworth.  He cherished time with his family, particularly his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He had many hobbies...

Peggy Joyce (Trubee, Lastrina) Lucco 76, born in Dayton, Ohio, passed away February 24, 2019.  At the age of 12, her mother Betty Lou Trubee married Andrew Lastrina and moved to New Britain, CT.  Joyce married  Ronald H. Lucco in 1963 of New Britain in Saint Anne’s Church at the young age of 21.  Together with two children, Nat and Pat, Joyce and Ron started building their Cromwell home in 1966.  She liked to be called “PJ”.  In the 56 years...

William Lee Sneed, Jr., 84, of Middletown, husband of the late Barbara (Steele) Sneed, passed away at home with family by his side on Friday, March 1, 2019.  Born in Middletown, he was the son of the late William, Sr. and Christianity (Logan) Sneed. Bill lived in Middletown all of his life.  He graduated Middletown High School where he excelled in football, basketball and track and field.  He went on to attend Lincoln University.  Bill served in the United States Air...