obituaries

Dec 6, 2014

Lakita M. Williams, 38, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on December 6, 2014.

Born in New Haven, CT, November 27, 1976, she was the daughter of Richard White and the late Troy Washington-McRae.

In addition to her father, she is survived by a daughter, Troynasja Shaw; maternal grandparents, Eugene and Maebell Washington; paternal...

Dec 6, 2014

Robert Ford, 35, of Hamden, Connecticut was called to his eternal home of rest from Smilow Cancer Center at Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

Robert was born to Olga Wright and the late Frank Ford on August 6, 1979. He graduated from James Hillhouse High School and at the time of...

Dec 4, 2014

Mary Alice Pina, 90, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on December 4, 2014. She was the widow of Anthony Pina, Sr.

Born in Troy, AL, May 2, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Clark, Sr. and Levada Clark.

Mrs. Pina is survived by sons, Samuel (Barbara) and Lawrence Phillips and...

Nov 17, 2014

Leroy Dumas, 88, of Hamden, departed this life on November 17, 2014. He was the husband of Louise Dumas.

Mr. Dumas was born in Mt. Gilead, NC, on October 9, 1926.

He was employed at Brockway Smith Trucking Co. as a Truck Driver and was one of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 30 years.

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Nov 13, 2014

Leslie Kelson, Jr., 69, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2014. He was the husband of Earlene Kelson.

Born in Stockton, AL, August 22, 1945, he was the son of the late Leslie Kelson, Sr. and Dorothy Elizabeth Stevens Kelson.

Mr. Kelson was a self-employed Electrician for numerous years and was...

Nov 13, 2014

Vernell R. Gilliard, 68, of West Haven, entered into eternal rest on November 13, 2014.

A celebration of Ms. Gilliard's life and legacy will be held Saturday, November 22, 2014, at 9:00 AM at Church on the Rock, 95 Hamilton St., New Haven. Viewing will be held at the church from 8:00-9:00 AM. Burial will be in...

Nov 3, 2014

Bernard N. Chadwick, 55, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on November 3, 2014.

Born in New Haven, CT, June 7, 1959, he was the son of Thomas Chadwick and Doris Barker Chadwick.

He was previously employed at the Hospital of St. Raphael as a Parking Attendant.

In addition to his parents,...

Oct 24, 2014

James Willie Peterson, 50, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on October 24, 2014.

Born in New Haven, CT, January 10, 1964, he was the son of Elijah and Shirley McMillan of New Haven and the late Pearl Peterson.

In addition to his father, he is survived by a sister, Mary Ann Morgan; and...

Oct 16, 2014

Sylvia Ruth Rowe, 73, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on October 16, 2014. She was the widow of Frank Rowe, Jr.

Born in Jacksonville, AL, July 6, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Williams Blackwell and Elnora Green Blackwell.

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Rowe was employed by the City of New...

Oct 13, 2014

William Arthur Lee, 88, of New Haven, departed this life October 13, 2014. He was the widower of Lelia Robinson Lee.

Born in Faison, NC, December 20, 1925, he was the son of the late Ada Jane Faison.

Mr. Lee was employed for numerous years by Charles Smith and Son Construction Co. in Groton.

Oct 9, 2014

Sara Thomas-Greaux, 60, of West Haven, departed this life October 9, 2014.

Born in New Haven, CT, February 19, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Herberto Fernandez and Estelle Smith Fernandez.

Ms. Thomas-Greaux was previously employed at Paradigm Healthcare Center as a Certified Nurse's Assistant.

She is survived by daughters, Raquel...

Oct 8, 2014

Tyrus Emmett Henderson, 67, of New Haven, departed this life October 8, 2014.

Born in Clifton Forge, VA, December 13, 1946, he was the son of the late Russell Henderson and Myrtle Thomas Henderson.

Mr. Henderson was a member of Beth El Ministry of Grace.

He is survived by sisters, Dorothy Minor Marion...

Oct 5, 2014

Laurie Helena Hewitt Moore, 50, of New Haven, CT, loving daughter of Elnora Hewitt Potter and the late Charles A. Hewitt, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 5, 2014.

She attended James Hillhouse High School and was a member of their Majorette Squad. While a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church of New Haven, Ms....

Oct 5, 2014

Eunice Baker Royster, 94, of Bethany, departed this life October 5, 2014. She was the widow of Marshall T. Royster.

Born in New Haven, CT, March 15, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Willoughby Baker and Rachel Huggins Baker.

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Royster taught at the Yale Divinity Nursery School. She was...

Sep 26, 2014

Valerie J. Dolphin, 61, of New Haven, departed this life September 26, 2014.

Born in New Haven, CT, January 10, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Thelma Frison.

She is survived by sons, Donald Frison of Bridgeport, CT, and Danny (Antwan) and Jeffrey Dolphin of New Haven, CT; a daughter, Angel...

Sep 21, 2014

Ludelia C. Daniels, 99, of Hamden, formerly of New Haven, departed this life September 21, 2014. She was the widow of John Daniels.

Born in Macon, GA, September 19, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Hillard Huckaby and Sarah Callaway Huckaby.

Prior to retiring, Mrs. Daniels was employed at the former Winchester Repeating...

Sep 20, 2014

Harry Anthony Teabout, Jr., 93, of West Haven, departed this life September 20, 2014.

Born in New Haven, CT, July 12, 1921, he was the son of the late Harry A. Teabout, Sr. and Cora Gretchen Henderson Taylor.

Mr. Teabout was a U.S. Army veteran and was employed by the late Mr. and Mrs. T.A.D....

Sep 19, 2014

Eleanor "Helen" Bryant, 74, of New Haven, departed this life peacefully, September 19, 2014.

Born in Kingstree, SC, July 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Louise D. Williams and Fred Nesmith.

Eleanor was a graduate of Wilbur Cross High School. Prior to retiring, she was employed for many years by the former...

Sep 17, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Bell, 95, of New Haven, departed this life September 17, 2014.

Born in Lewisburg, WV, March 30, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Haynes and Janie Knight Haynes.

Prior to retiring, Ms. Bell was employed at Macy's as a Sales Clerk. She was a member of Dixwell Avenue Congregational United...

Sep 16, 2014

Analdi Diaz, 62, of Uncasville, departed this life September 16, 2014. He was the husband of Oree Diaz.

Born in Puerto Rico, October 16, 1951, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Carmen Trujillo Diaz.

Mr. Diaz was employed at Sargent Manufacturing as a Machine Operator. He was a member...