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Catherine "Ce" Sollmer

Catherine "Ce" Sollmer

Mar 17, 2022

Beloved mother of John Marren (Jacqueline) and Tracy Sollmer (James Dowling).  Mom-Mom of Larry, Catherine (Mike), and Ryan Catherine.  Gigi of Nora Lee.  Sister of William, Joe, Annie, John, and the late Beau Galiczynski.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Joan E. Didonato (Nee Watson)

Joan E. Didonato (Nee Watson)

Mar 17, 2022

Joan E. DiDonato (nee Watson) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family March 17, 2022.  Beloved wife of 58 years to Peter "Bucky".  Devoted mother of Paul (Rosemarie), Denise Veneziale (Vincent), Peter (Nicole), and Nicole Bobst (Eddie).  Loving Mom Mom and Nonna of Nicholas (Erin), Paul (Mackenzie), Stephanie, Vincent, Colin, Isabella, Edward, Angelo, Sophia, Peter Luca, Daniel, and Matteo. Joan...

Geraldine "Gerry" Sabara

Geraldine "Gerry" Sabara

Mar 16, 2022

Loving mother of Donna Deninger (Al), Denise Holmes (Michael), Dawn Sullivan (Gary), Francis Sperry (Babe), Robert Sperry (Melissa), Anita Sperry, Joseph Sperry Mench (Julie), and the late Francine Mulholland (Joe) and Gerilyn Fountain (John).  Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  All services private at the family's request.  In Gerry's memory, please send a donation to Children's...

Michael Joseph Koffley

Michael Joseph Koffley

Mar 14, 2022

Michael Joseph Koffley passed away March 14, 2022.  Loving father of Sean Koffley (Jennifer) and Sarah Fontanez (David).  Dear Pappi of Shane, Stephen, Adelaide, Aurelia, Aspen, and Joshua; also survived by his nephew Allen Davis.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 11:30 AM Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road,...

Albert H. Bell, Sr.

Albert H. Bell, Sr.

Mar 13, 2022

Albert H. Bell, Sr passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2022. Beloved husband of Andrea (nee DeSandro). Loving father to Jennifer Palestini (Michael), Karen, Albert Jr. (Amanda), and Christopher. Loving Pop-pop to Julianna, Albert, and Sofie. He is pre-deceased by his sisters Eleanor, Joy Mauro, Julia Thompson, and his brother George. He is also survived by many...

Ronald W. Carrero

Ronald W. Carrero

Mar 13, 2022

Ronald W. Carrero passed away on March 13, 2022 at the age of 77. Loving father of Stefanie Fialkowski (Joe), Geralyn Carrero (Hiram), Ronald W. Jr. (Shannon), and Kathryn (Kevin). Dear pop of Anthony, Lailah, Mariah, Leanna, Braiden, Declan, Mia, Alivia, Armand, and Callie. Brother of Bernice McNamara. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday March...

Edmond G. Watt

Edmond G. Watt

Mar 12, 2022

Edmond G. Watt, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully in his home on March 12, 2022 at the age of 75. He was the best friend and partner of Ari Stein, beloved husband of the late Virginia "Ginny", devoted father of Jennifer Watt (Shawn Hendree), Daniel Brace, and Shannon Geddes (Jason)....

Mark T. Brugler

Mark T. Brugler

Mar 11, 2022

Mark T. Brugler passed away suddenly March 11, 2022. Loving father to Christopher (Natasha), Sara Keefe (Darren), Jessica Bridge (Nathan) and Justin (Melissa). Beloved Grandpop to Shane, Adam, Lila, Ben, Luke, Oliver, Theo, Naomi and Angeline. Son of the late Milton and Eleanor (nee Hunt) Brugler. Dear brother of Michael Brugler (Patty). Loving uncle to Mike, Joe, Courtney and...

Joanne T. Pfeifer

Joanne T. Pfeifer

Mar 11, 2022

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Joanne T. Pfeifer passed away suddenly on March 11, 2022 at the age of 85. She was loved and cherished by many people including her late husband Joseph. Loving mother to Lisa Brosious (the late Phil), Susan Grosko...

Dorothy E. Kuczminski (Nee Pomeroy)

Dorothy E. Kuczminski (Nee Pomeroy)

Mar 10, 2022

Dorothy E. Kuczminski (nee Pomeroy) passed away at the age of 99 on March 10, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother to Marie Riess (the late Franny), Joseph Monteleone (the late Blanche), Allen Jones (Deborah), Ray Jones (Mary) and the late Richard Jones (Linda). Cherished mom-mom and grandmom to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Relatives and...

Lawrence "Larry" J. Mcknight

Lawrence "Larry" J. Mcknight

Mar 10, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" J. McKnight passed away on March 10, 2022 at the age of 70. Loving husband of Elaine (Drozd). Devoted son of the late Lawrence and Ruth McKnight. Devoted father of Lawrence III (Jaclyn), Jeffrey (Jill). Dear Pop Pop of Madison, Lawrence IV, Keegan, Quinn, Finley and Samantha. Brother of Nancy McKnight, Judith Arentzen (Jim), Ruthanne Chelius (Kyle)....

Margaret Creighton

Margaret Creighton

Mar 10, 2022

Margaret "Peggy" Creighton (nee Gardiner) passed away on March 10, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John B. Sr. Devoted mother of John Jr. "Jack" (Bettyann), Kenneth (Deborah), Jean Borbidge (William), James (Barbara), Catherine Forscht (Thomas, Jr.). Dear mom mom of John III, Thomas, Patrick, Mary, Timothy, Serene, Jace, Lauren, Kenneth Jr., Gary, James...

Barbara J. Ward

Barbara J. Ward

Mar 9, 2022

Barbara J. Ward (nee Corbett) passed away on March 9, 2022 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Jr. Loving mother of Kathleen Nelson (Bruce) and Mark (Ashley). Dear Grandmom of Keira and James. Sister of Patricia Rassman, Mary Dianna Corbett , William Corbett (Patricia), Michael Corbett (Lisa), Margaret  Mary  Martin (John) and the...

Jason Ryan Bravo

Jason Ryan Bravo

Mar 8, 2022

JR Bravo passed away on March 8, 2022 in Philadelphia, PA, at the age of 24. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Sandy, and his brother, Elijah. JR graduated in 2016 from Nipmuc High School in Upton, MA and the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. He was an accomplished fisherman, an expert skier, a devout sports fan, and was...

Elizabeth A. Maier (Nee Walton)

Elizabeth A. Maier (Nee Walton)

Mar 6, 2022

Beloved wife of 67 years to David.  Loving mother of Dr. Elizabeth Johnson (Warren), Susan Sorensen, Barbara Hastings (Brian), Martha Filonowicz (Duke), Mary Bar (Michael), Madeline Starr (Greg), and Monica Baldwin (Jeff).  Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, her brother Howard Walton, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Saturday morning,...

Gary M. Phelan

Gary M. Phelan

Mar 6, 2022

Gary M. Phelan passed away March 6, 2022.  Beloved husband of Susan (nee Koellner).  Devoted father of Christopher Phelan (Maura), Gregori Phelan, Daniel Koellner, and Jessica DiGiovanni (Anthony).  Loving Pop Pop of Gregori, Jr., Brendan, Gavin, Bianca, Madison, Wyatt and our angel Georgiana; loving son of Jean Phelan and the late James. Dear brother of Karen McCarthy , Holly...

Dorothy A. Kupp

Dorothy A. Kupp

Mar 4, 2022

Dorothy was the loving mother of John Kupp, Cheryl Sloan (Larry) and the late Denise McFadden (Frank).  Mom-Mom of Bobby (Kate), Jacqueline (Nick), Kelli (Scott), Annie (Ryan), Caitlin (Matt), and Connor.  Also survived by 5 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 11 - 12:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Grace A. Donaghy

Grace A. Donaghy

Mar 4, 2022

Grace A. Donaghy (nee Proudman) passed away on March 4, 2022 at the age of 91.  Wife of the late James A.  Loving mother of Grace St. George (Frank), James, Jr. (Janice), Joseph (Helene), Kathleen Kandybski (Jerry), Susan Gagnon (Joseph) and the late Michael (Anne).  Beloved grandmother of Michelle (William), Kristina (Steve), Johnny, Jennifer, Jimmy, Jason (Debbie), Mike (Stephanie),...

Richard C. Mcgovern

Richard C. Mcgovern

Mar 3, 2022

Richard C. McGovern, age 75, died peacefully at St. Mary Medical Center on Thursday, March 3, 2022.  Rick was preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Esther V. (nee Koelzer) and his brother John J., Jr. (Elaine).  He is survived by his wife Kathleen (nee Kurtz) and sons, Richard E.(Karen) and Sean F.C., as well as his loving...

Michael J. Ryan

Michael J. Ryan

Feb 28, 2022

Michael passed away on February 28, 2022.  Loving companion of Maryann Brady.  Beloved father of Kimberly, Kelly, Danielle, and Michael, III.  Also survived by 15 grandchildren; brother of Thomas and Trudy; and nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to pay respects on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 9 - 11 A.M. at BURNS...

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