Joan F (Cyr) Siering, 87, of Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday March 21, 2021.  Joan was born on April 26, 1933, in Fort Kent, Maine.  After moving to Connecticut, Joan graduated from New Britain High School in 1952. In October,1953, she married Peter R. Siering at the Burritt Hotel in New Britain. The couple then moved to Crater Lane in Kensington in January,1958, where they lived happily until Peter’s death in October 2016. Joan retired from Fafnir...

Hannah “Anna” (Speirs) McCaig of Kensington, beloved wife of Hugh McCaig, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday March 19, 2021 only nine days before her 78th birthday.  She was the daughter of the late James Speirs and Margaret (Smith) Speirs of Anniesland (Glasgow) Scotland where she was born and raised with her pre-deceased siblings James, Margaret, and Marie.  She also had many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the US and overseas in Scotland, England, and...

Samuel J. Calvo, 68 of Berlin, CT, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 13, 2021 surrounding by his loving family. Sam grew up in New Britain and worked in the family business (Calvo’s Auto Body) for most of his life and most recently before retiring, worked for the Town of Newington Municipal Garage.  Sam or Sammy as some called him, loved his cars.  From drag racing his ’57 Chevy...

John Richard Allison, Jr., 82, of Berlin, Allison, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Bartose) Allison for 49 years, until her death in 2009.          Born in New York City, a son of the late John R. and Tonia (Ojala) Allison, John attended schools in Berlin and Southington.  Following 4 years in the U.S. Air Force, John was employed at Pratt & Whitney as a jet engine mechanic, before working...

Christa Ouellette, 81, of Kensington, passed away on January 17, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Buttler) Trautenbach and the wife of the late Albert Ouellette. They were happily wed for over 55 years until his death in 2010. Born in Germany, Christa moved to the US in 1954.  Christa loved to cook, and followed her dreams as she established, owned and operated Christa’s Restaurant at the Miller Company in Meriden. She was then employed in the deli at...

Donald A. Mesek, of Berlin, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, at his home at the age of 69. He was born in Meriden, CT, a son of the late Francis Mesek and Rose (Zapal) Mesek. After graduating from Wilcox Technical High School, Donald attended Waterbury State Technical College and was employed by Aerospace Techniques. Donald was a lifelong car and aviation enthusiast. He is survived by his daughters, Aimee (Mesek) Haynes & Michele Mesek; brothers, Richard Mesek & James Mesek;...

Gail (Bisson) Angeletti, 67, of New Britain died January 5, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with kidney failure. Daughter of the late Gerald and Muriel Bisson, she was raised in New Britain and graduated from NBHS in 1971 and married Ralph Angeletti that same year. They were happily wed for 45 years until his death in 2015.         Gail's greatest joy was her family. She was so proud of her sons, Jason and Christopher, her daughter...

Florence J. (Szufnarowski) Nowek, 97, of Kensington passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020.  Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva (Dobranski) Szufnarowski and the wife of the late Philip Nowek Sr.  She worked as a timekeeper for American Hardware in New Britain for many years.  Her love and passion was her home and her devotion to her family.  Additionally, she was a member of Holy Cross Church in New Britain. Florence is survived by...

Genevieve Janet (Musial) Skene, 92, of Berlin passed away on December 31st at home surrounded by family.  Genevieve was born on July 28, 1928 in New Haven the youngest daughter of Stanley and Magdalena (Bulka) Musial. Following her marriage in 1953, to George Joseph Skene, Jr she became a lifelong resident of Berlin. Gen is survived by her six children, twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Marsha and Philip Kulas and their daughter Kyra Elizabeth of Berlin....