obituaries

Feb 28, 2025

George W. Thorne Sr., the son of the late Robert and Truller Thorne Sr was born July 28,1938 in Nashville, North Carolina. He quietly slipped into his eternal life on the day of February 28, 2025. He was educated in Nash County Public School in Nashville NC. George was a devoted lover of his siblings, children, grand and great...

Feb 18, 2025

Teresa Burroughs of North Haven, CT, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 17, 1942, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Antonio Dejesus and Mrs. Carmen Dejesus.

In 1950, Teresa moved with her family to Brooklyn, NY, where she...

Feb 12, 2025

Michelle Phillips Sharif was born on March 21, 1958, in New Haven, Connecticut to Charles and Gladys Phillips. She was the fourth of six children. She peacefully transitioned on February 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

As a lifelong New Haven resident, Michelle was educated in the New Haven public school system. After graduating...

Feb 5, 2025

Celebration of Life Memorial Service:

Saturday, April 12, 2025 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Banquet Hall 2550 Main Street Hartford, CT

Feb 5, 2025

Huzzella Arrington, 63, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. Born on October 17, 1961, in New Haven, CT, she was the beloved daughter of the late Salomon Arrington and Huzzie Ray Cooper Arrington.

Huzzella was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with...

Jan 19, 2025

Doris A. Chadwick, 87, of New Haven, CT, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025. She was the beloved widow of Thomas A. Chadwick.

Born on September 13, 1937, in Loganville, GA, she was the daughter of the late Sylvester Barker, Sr. and Josephine Barker. Doris dedicated many years to her work as a Catalog Assistant at...

Jan 16, 2025

Keisean D. Cotton, 27, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on January 16, 2025. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, on December 30, 1997, he was the cherished son of Rita Taylor.

Keisean was a dedicated employee of Yale-New Haven Health, serving as an Operating Room Supplier. He was known for his warm spirit, hard work, and devotion to...

Jan 15, 2025

Olga V. Bryant, 98, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved widow of Benjamin Bryant.

Born on December 8, 1926, in Battleboro, North Carolina, Olga was the cherished daughter of the late Fate and Sadie Harper. She dedicated 17 years of service to the Southern...

Jan 11, 2025

Mark E. Fletcher, 61, of Orange, CT, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025. Born in New Haven, CT, on April 9, 1963, he was the beloved son of Edna A. Eady Patton and the late Lawrence E. Fletcher.

After graduating from Amity High school, he continued his education at Newberry College in Boston, Massachusetts, where he...

Jan 4, 2025

Siretha Lafatte Bromell, age 59, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on January 4, 2025. She was the cherished wife of Patrick Bromell, Sr., with whom she shared 38 beautiful years of marriage.

Born on May 25, 1965, in Montgomery, Alabama, Siretha was the beloved daughter of Jean D. Crockett and the late Roosevelt Crockett. A graduate...

Dec 26, 2024

Bernice Jeanette Gilmore, 96 of Hamden, formerly of 560 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT entered eternal rest on December 26, 2024. She was the beloved widow of George Gilmore.

Born in Guilford, Connecticut, on July 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Bernice Franklin Mabery and Whit William Mabery.

Ms. Gilmore devoted many...

Dec 22, 2024

JoAnn M. Henderson, 76, of Hamden, peacefully entered eternal rest on December 22, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Born in New Haven, CT, on September 27, 1948, she was the beloved daughter of the late Leslie R. Moore, Sr., and the late  Dorothy M. Moore.

JoAnn dedicated her career to Amtrak, where she served as an...

Dec 22, 2024

Mattie Mae Mazyck, age 77, of North Haven, CT, entered eternal rest on December 22, 2024.

Born on May 12, 1947, in Greeleyville, South Carolina, Mattie was the beloved daughter of the late Moses McKnight and Elease McKnight. Prior to her retirement, she dedicated many years to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a Machine Operator and was...

Dec 11, 2024

David George Conte was born December 26, 1945, in New Haven, CT, to the late David A. Conte and Rose Saccavino Conte. He departed this earthly realm on December 11, 2024.

David lived his entire life in Connecticut, and during his early childhood years, he lived on Green Street in the historic Wooster Street section of New...

Dec 11, 2024

Thomas Daniel Brown, 81, of Wallingford, entered eternal rest on December 11, 2024. Born on April 17, 1943, in New Haven, Thomas was the beloved son of the late Francis Whitney Brown and Lillian Birchett Brown.

Thomas served his country with pride and dedication in the U.S. Air Force, beginning in 1961 and receiving an honorable discharge...

Dec 9, 2024

Betty Lucile Bell James, 89, made her final transition the evening of December 9, 2024.

Betty was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 26, 1935 to the late Andrew Bell Sr. and Lucile Dace Bell. She was the youngest of seven children, affectionately known as Baby Sister. Betty graduated from A. H. Parker High School. Her faith...

Nov 29, 2024

Jeffrey King, Sr., age 60, of Hamden, CT, entered eternal rest on November 29, 2024. Born on December 19, 1963, in New Haven, CT, he was the beloved son of Booker T. King, Jr. and Bessie King Boyd.

A graduate of Richard C. Lee High School, Class of 1982, Jeffrey furthered his education at Eli Whitney Technical...

Nov 27, 2024

Eddie Francis Langly, age 82, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and community service.

Born in Georgetown County, South Carolina, on April 27, 1942, to the late Margie F. Langley and Silas J. Langley, Eddie was the fifth of ten children....

Nov 20, 2024

Paula D. Vassell, affectionately known as "Auntie Paula" entered eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Born on October 1, 1956 in Kingston, Jamaica to parents Ivy Reid and Gerald Vassell. From a young age, Paula believed in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a rebel for Him. In 1971, Paula and her siblings migrated to New...

Nov 19, 2024

Robert John Jackson, affectionately known as Bobby, was born on September 14, 1949, at Grace New Haven Hospital to Peggy and John Jenkins. He was raised by his stepfather, Mr. George Dennis Jackson, and spent his entire life in New Haven, Connecticut.

Bobby graduated from James Hillhouse High School in 1969, where he participated in many sports....