All Obituaries

John R. Layton, age 86 passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023. A lifelong resident of Terryville, a graduate of Terryville High School, class of ‘55. He proudly served our country as an Airman in the US Air Force.  In his youth, John was a member of DeMolay, and as an adult joined the Freemasons and was an active member of the Sphinx Shriners in Newington, where held many positions. His infectious zest for life, card shark skills, and love for his family, faith, and community will...

Krista (Casey) Legnani, 53, of Hartford, passed away Tuesday, August, 22, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held for her 9 AM, Saturday, September 30, at The Church of St. Dominic - ST. Luke Parish, 1050 Flanders Rd, Southington, CT 06489.

Michael David White, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 at his home in Canaan, CT. He was born on July 3, 1958 to Dolores (Bartz) White and Robert Raymond White of Bristol, CT. Mike was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer on March 16, 2016 and was later informed that less than 25% of people with this diagnosis survive five years.  Mike, being the true warrior that he was, defied the odds and continued to live a full life for nearly seven and one half...

Raymond W. “Smoe” Siemiatkoski, Jr, 91, of Terryville, husband of Hildegarde (Jahn) Siemiatkoski, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023. He was born October 3, 1931, in Bristol, son of the late Raymond Sr. and Ethel Siemiatkoski. Prior to his retirement, Ray was employed by Plume and Atwood Manufacturing Co.  As a young man he also worked at the Terryville Bakery, a family business.  He was a longtime member and officer of the Bristol Polish American Club.  Ray...

Dorothy (Lampron) Nicholls, 101, of Killingworth, widow of Douglas Nicholls, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at home. She was born December 25, 1921, in Watertown, daughter of the late Louis and Ellen Agnes (Daley) Lampron. Dorothy was employed by Seth Thomas in Thomaston, and continued to work until she was 90, driving buses for M&J Bus Co. in Clinton. Dorothy wanted to instill in her children a good education, hard work and honesty. She loved her grandchildren. Dorothy is...

Holly Sekorski, 50, of Unionville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Bristol Hospital. She was born July 9, 1973, in Bristol, daughter of Karen (Beaucar) and the late Walter E. Sekorski. Holly worked in the PCA office at New Horizons as a switch board operator and at the before-school and after-school programs at Hubbell School. She was a parishioner of St. Matthew Church in Bristol. Besides her mother, Holly is survived by her uncle Ronald Beaucar of Bristol; her companion Jamie...

Raymond W. Dery, 69, of Bristol, husband of Sharon (Markie) Dery, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at home. He was born June 11, 1954, in Waterbury, son of the late Arthur and Virginia (Boucher) Dery. Ray proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He grew up in Thomaston and settled in Terryville with Sharon to raise their family. Ray was a skilled laborer, helping his father paint in his younger years, and then taking great pride in the buildings he helped to sandblast....

Terry W. Stevenson, 76, of Winchester, husband of Mary (Rotkiewcz) Stevenson, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 20, 2023, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. He was born July 28, 1947, in Bristol, son of the late William and Carmen (Raymond) Stevenson. Prior to his retirement, Terry was the owner and operator of TW Stevenson Home Remodeling. He was a man of integrity and a talented craftsman with a strong resolve, Above all else he was a devoted and loving husband, father...

Joseph M. Boglarski, 85, of Bristol, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at Sheriden Woods Health Care Center in Bristol. Joseph was born January 24, 1938, in Bristol, son of the late Michael and Anna (Parylovich) Boglarski. Prior to his retirement, Joe was employed by New Departure. He was a member of St. Michaels Byzantine Catholic Church in Terryville. Joe is survived by his niece Kimberly Boglarski and her husband Andrew Zides of Boston; his nephew Kory Boglarski and his wife Bethany...

Gregory M. Wegh of Farmington, age 71, died peacefully at his home on Monday August 14, 2023. Greg was born April 25, 1952, in Waterbury CT, the son of Vera (Gabor) Wegh and the late Emery M. Wegh.  Greg grew up in Terryville CT and graduated from Terryville High School.  Greg later obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business - Industrial Engineering from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts.  Greg greatly...