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Sarah M. Gore

Sarah M. Gore

Nov 2, 2018

Sarah M. Gore, 68, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on November 2, 2018.

Ms. Gore was born in Georgetown, SC on November 29, 1949, a daughter of the late Leonard Canteen and Martha Canteen.

She was a member of Rock Tabernacle Ministries in New Haven and prior to retiring, she was employed at Pratt &...

James L. Hodge

James L. Hodge

Nov 2, 2018

James L. Hodge, 88, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on November 2, 2018.

Mr. Hodge was born in Middletown, CT on June 12, 1930, a son of the late James Hodge and Gertrude Hodge.

James was employed for many years in New York as a Chef and was a Marine Corps. veteran.

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Henry E. Parker

Henry E. Parker

Sep 29, 2018

Henry Ellsworth Parker, 90, the former state treasurer of Connecticut, died on September 29, 2018 in New Haven, Connecticut.

Parker was elected state treasurer in 1974, on the Democratic ticket that saw Ella T. Grasso gain office as the state's first female governor.

As Connecticut treasurer, Parker was sole fiduciary of the state's

.8 billion...

Carol Lynn Davis

Carol Lynn Davis

Sep 25, 2018

Carol Lynn Davis departed this life unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

She was a graduate of South Central Community College where she earned an Associate degree in Accounting. She was a member of Varick Memorial A.M. E. Zion Church in New Haven.

Carol was predeceased by her husband, John W. Davis Jr.; her parents,...

Marion Baker Green

Marion Baker Green

Sep 19, 2018

Marion Baker Green, 94, of North Haven, died on September 19, 2018. She was the widow of David A. Green, Sr. Mrs. Green was born in New Haven, CT on February 16, 1924, a daughter of the late Willoughby Baker, Sr. and Rachel Huggins Baker. She is survived by a son, David A. (Maria) Green, Jr; a daughter, Victoria...

James E. Jr. Perkins

James E. Jr. Perkins

Sep 15, 2018

James E. "Rudy" Perkins, Jr., 71, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 15, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Lillie E. Perkins. Mr. Perkins was born in Whiteville, NC on December 13, 1946, a son of the late James E. Perkins, Sr. and Rheedes Perkins. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and prior to...

Glenn R. Sr. Merritt

Glenn R. Sr. Merritt

Sep 14, 2018

Glenn R. Merritt, Sr., 72, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on September 14, 2018. He was the widower of Ann L. Merritt.

Mr. Merritt was born in New Haven, CT on September 1, 1946, a son of the late Eli and Bernadine Merritt.

Prior to retiring, he was employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital for...

None Otilio Medina-Rosas

None Otilio Medina-Rosas

Sep 14, 2018

Otilio Medina-Rosas, age 67, of New Haven, entered in eternal rest on Friday September 14, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Mr. Medina-Rosas leaves to cherish his memories, three brothers, Hermino Hernandez, Jose Medina, and Maximo Antonio Torres; two sisters, Irma Medina, Guadalupe Bravo; and a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death...

Willard Jr. Allen

Willard Jr. Allen

Aug 24, 2018

Willard Allen, Jr., 79, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on August 24, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Hattie Allen.

Willard was born in Durham, NC on June 24, 1939, a son of the late Willard Allen, Sr. and Sadie B. McLean Allen.

He served as a Marshal for the State of Connecticut for...

Hoyt G. Cox

Hoyt G. Cox

Aug 8, 2018

Hoyt G. "Peanut Man" Cox, 80, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on August 8, 2018. He was the husband of Mary Cox.

Mr. Cox was born in Ayden, NC on April 14, 1938, a son of the late Clennie and Fannie Cox.

Prior to its closing, Hoyt was a longtime employee at the Stop...

Laila Sydney Walters

Laila Sydney Walters

Jul 17, 2018

Laila Sydney Walters, daughter of Paula Graham and Lester Charles Walters, became an angel on July 17, 2018.

Calling hours and visitation will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Service will begin at 12:30 p.m. Burial will be in Evergreen...

Troy Sr. Lee

Troy Sr. Lee

Jul 15, 2018

Troy Lee, Sr. was born January 11,1962 in New Haven, CT.  He departed this life on July 15, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital – St. Raphael Campus, after a long and hard battle with stage four cancer.

Troy leaves behind, his wife, Shaylah McQueen-Lee; three sons, Troy Lee, Jr. "Tugga" (the youngest who had been at his...

None Cornelia Younger

None Cornelia Younger

Jul 14, 2018

Cornelia Younger of Hamden, CT passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Saturday July 14th, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Cornelia was born in Roanoke, Virginia on April 19, 1930. She was the devoted wife of the late David Younger.

She leaves to cherish her...

Cassidie E. Schloss-Anderson

Cassidie E. Schloss-Anderson

Jul 12, 2018

Cassidie Eugenny Schloss-Anderson, was born August 20, 1944 in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. At the age of 73, she went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by her entire family. She was the daughter of Matabell Reid and Hector Wolcott. She is survived by three brothers, Wycliffe Brown, Jimmy...

Patricia L. Simon

Patricia L. Simon

Jul 4, 2018

Patricia L. Simon, 75, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on July 4, 2018. She was the widow of Hubert Simon.

Mrs. Simon was born in Winston-Salem, NC on January 19, 1943, a daughter of the late Raymond and Francine Miller.

She worked at Yale for 48 years as a Manager in the Technical Services...

Virginia W. Mcknight

Virginia W. Mcknight

Jul 2, 2018

Virginia W. McKnight, 77, of West Haven, died July 2, 2018. She was the widow of Shafter McKnight, Sr.

Mrs. McKnight was born in Sumter, SC on March 30, 1941, a daughter of the late Isaac White, Sr. and Rosa Lee White.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at the Hospital of St. Raphael as...

None Rose Evans

None Rose Evans

Jun 22, 2018

Rose Jean Smith Evans, 100, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2018 at the Hamden Healthcare Center.

Rose was born on October 20, 1917 in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Rev. Alexander and Elsie Smith.She was the beloved wife of the late Lorenzo Evans, Sr.

Rose was a wonderful cook/baker. Her favorite hobbies...

Clarence E. Crawley

Clarence E. Crawley

Jun 7, 2018

Clarence E. Crawley, 70, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on June 7, 2018. He was the widower of Vivian Crawley.

Mr. Crawley was born in Newport News, VA on July 5, 1947, the son of the late Will and Helen Crawley.

Clarence was a self-employed Contractor; a Vietnam War Army veteran; and was a longtime...

Sandra E. Young

Sandra E. Young

Jun 5, 2018

Sandra Elizabeth Young, 74, of New Haven, passed away on June 5, 2018.

Sandra was born in 1944 and was the youngest daughter of the late Charlie W. Stanley and Arthlia Marshburn Stanley. She was the wife of Buster Young and the mother of Anthony W. Young.

She also leaves 3 sisters, a sister in-law;...

Lily Mae Lowe

Lily Mae Lowe

Jun 2, 2018

Memorial service will be held Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Christian Church, 295 Treadwell St., Hamden.

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