Annette R. Galante of Kensington, CT passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 4th, 2023.  Annette was born January 14th, 1946 in New Britain to the late Etta (Elton) and Ernest Theberge. She grew up in Kensington as the youngest of three girls, attending local schools and graduated from Berlin High School in 1964. She held various positions over the years at local businesses in administrative and sales positions and as an assistant at the local animal hospital. Annette...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald on March 3,2023 surrounded by his family at Touchpoints in Farmington after he lost his courageous long battle with dementia at the age of 93. He is finally at peace and enjoying a reunion with his beautiful bride June and all of his other angels, sons Scott and Todd. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the son of William C. and Mabel Norton born in Kensington June 25,1929. He was employed at Pratt...

Robin G. (Drzymalski) Black, 61, of Berlin passed away suddenly on Monday (February 27, 2023). Ms. Black was born July 28, 1961 in New Britain, CT. Ms. Black was employed at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington as Supervisor of Interventional Radiology. She was also an equestrian throughout her life and an avid gardener. Her family will always remember her high-spirited love of life and her ability to always find the humor. Robin was a devoted, loving mother to her...

Richard L Fiori, 93, of Kensington, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Kensington, to the late Attilio and Linda Fiori, he was retired from General Electric in Plainville. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Kensington Vol. Fire Dept where he served as Chief of the Department and the Berlin VFW post 10732. He also was a parishioner of St. Paul Church.  Besides his parents, Richard was...

Richard Alan Rampone, 81 of Kensington passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Aldo and Mildred (Motto) Rampone. Upon graduating from New Britain High School in 1959, Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, stationed in Camp LeJeune NC, and San Diego CA where he worked as a draftsman and received the rank of Lance Corporal. His dedication to public service then continued as a Patrol Officer with the Berlin Police...

Marva Anne Rasche, of East Berlin, passed away on Monday January, 16, 2023 at her home. Born in New Britain she was a daughter of the late Chester and Mary (Mariotti) Slepski.  Marva was currently employed by Power House GYM in Berlin where she be dearly missed. She was a avid gardener and shared her crops with her family and friends, Christmas was her favorite family holiday, backing cookies, breads and decorating very creatively.  She is survived by her brother:  Chester...

 Joel Patrick (“JP”, “Joe”) Cyr, 79, of East Berlin, beloved husband of Penny Marie Cyr, died on Dec. 31, 2022. JP and Penny met in high school and were married for 54 years. JP is also survived by his daughter, Giselle Cyr, and her husband, Mark, of Kensington; and his son, Roy Cyr of East Berlin.  He also leaves two grandchildren, Nicole Cyr and Ryan Cyr of Kensington; a sister, Dorothy Bouchard, and her husband, Roger, of Canada; two sisters-in-law,...

Vilma Frances (Piatek) Stifel, passed away on December 30, 2022. She was 94 years young. Vilma was born in New Britain, CT on July 10, 1928.  She was a lifelong resident of Kensington and recently moved to Old Lyme, CT.  Vilma leaves behind two daughters Karen Stifel and Lisa Stifel and her husband Brian Skupa. She also leaves behind a grandson, Joseph Roberge and his wife Alaina and her sister, Irene Kramer. Vilma was a grandmother, a great grandmother to...