obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Lucile Harrison earned her wings on August 8, 2023. She was the widow of Willoby Harrison, Sr. Mrs. Harrison was born November 5, 1926, in Kershaw County, Lugoff, SC, daughter of the late McKinley Taylor and Lelia Gripper Taylor. Lucile was educated in the South Carolina school system. After giving birth to eight children, she and her family moved...

Jul 19, 2023

Clinton Lee Robinson was born August 20, 1947, to the late John Lacy and Willa Saloon Moore Robinson in Dunn, North Carolina. Affectionately called "Red" as a child, Clinton was born as the 8th of 10 children. God called him home to rest on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, after being transported to Yale-New Haven Hospital.

In 1963,...

Jul 12, 2023

Charlease Carter, 64, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on July 12, 2023.

Ms. Carter was born in New Haven, CT on June 4, 1959, a daughter of the late Charles Carter and Vivian Ellis Carter.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a Certified Nurse's Assistant.

She leaves to cherish loving...

Jul 9, 2023

Cemal H. Lassiter, 44, of Bristol, CT, formerly of New Haven, died on July 9, 2023. He was the husband of Sheena Lassiter.

Cemal was born in New Haven, CT on November 28, 1978, a son of Michael H. Lassiter, Sr. and Leslie Lassiter.

Cemal attended West Hills School, Eli Whitney Technical School and Hamden...

Jul 5, 2023

Bertha Lee Pugh Watts, 81, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on July 5, 2023.

Ms. Watts was born in Bethel, NC on December 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Rasper Pugh, Sr. and Lossie Bell Pugh.

Prior to retiring, she was employed at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft as a Laser Operator.

Ms....

Jul 3, 2023

Bertha Collins (Sue Tyson), 83, of New Haven, CT entered eternal rest on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Mrs. Collins was born October 31, 1939 in Ansonia, CT, to Jessie Sanders of South Carolina and Virginia Lockett of North Carolina.

She leaves to cherish loving memories, her four children; daughter, Wanda Tyson (Hafeez Shabazz, deceased); sons,...

Jun 25, 2023

Gloria Davis-Delancy, 65 of Bloomfield, CT, and formerly of New Haven, CT was born in Selma, AL on June 6, 1958, a daughter of the late Bessie Davis and a wife to Obed Delancy for 31 years.

Gloria entered eternal rest on June 25, 2023.

Gloria received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology/Public Administration from Fisk...

Jun 14, 2023

Earnestine Bromell Russell, also known as Tina Russell and affectionately called "Stick" by her family and close friends, was the first daughter and third child born to Beatrice Holmes Bromell and Charlie Lewis Bromell. Born on December 19, 1945 in Brookgreen Gardens located in Georgetown County, South Carolina, she grew up in a loving family in Pawleys Island where...

Jun 11, 2023

Nolan Seth Strong III, was born on September 17, 1998, in Hartford, CT to mother, Dorcia Strong (née Bernard) and father, Nolan Strong II.

He was an active member in his community, involved in school/church related organizations and clubs. He matriculated through school, graduated from Hamden High School, and completed one year of college. He worked as...

Jun 8, 2023

Wesley Lamar Pruitt, 31, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on June 8, 2023.

He was born in Frederick, MD, on April 30, 1992, son of Leslie Pruitt and the late Antonio Pruitt. Wesley attended and graduated from Amity High School where he played lacrosse and football all 4 years. He obtained his certification in Heating, Ventilation...

Jun 2, 2023

Ricardo Christopher Ross departed this world on June 2, 2023 in New Haven, CT. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica and later raised in New Haven, CT. Rick attended Lee High School and then obtained his vocational certifications as a mechanic at Eli Whitney. He went on to receive his certificate in telecommunications from Henkel and McCoy.

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May 22, 2023

Elois Williams Barnes, daughter of the late Victor and Louise Gorham was born April 4, 1937 in Falken, North Carolina. She was the loving wife of William Barnes.

Elois left North Carolina and moved to Connecticut. She received training in business from Yale University . Elois, fondly called Lois, was an entrepreneur who started her own cleaning...

May 16, 2023

Hettie M. Kelly, 88, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on May 16, 2023.

Ms. Kelly was born in Hopewell, VA on January 16, 1935, a daughter of the late Rev. Joseph James Rodgers, Sr. and the late Mary Harvey Rodgers.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed at Yale University as a Domestic Engineer....

May 12, 2023

Ronald John Lewis was born on December 6, 1951 in New Haven, Connecticut to his mother, Mildred Lewis, and father, Henry St. John Challenger. He was raised in West Haven, Connecticut by a village of loved ones including his grandmother, Alice Lewis, and numerous uncles, aunts, and beloved cousins. He spent his childhood in West Haven on Beach Street...

Apr 22, 2023

Relford Mitch Ward, Jr., 61, of Middletown, entered eternal rest on April 22, 2023.

Mitch was born in Norfolk, VA on February 1, 1962, a son of the late Relford Mitch Ward, Sr. and Annette Brown Ward.

He was a graduate of Middletown High School and obtained a bachelor's degree from University of New Haven....

Apr 19, 2023

Tony Lee Aaron, 48, of New Haven, entered eternal rest on April 19, 2023. He was born in Clinton, AL on December 8, 1974, a son of Rosa Joyner and Wiley Smitherman.

Tony was employed as a Certified Nurse's Assistant for many years and was a very talented writer.

In addition to his parents, he...

Mar 15, 2023

Veronica J. (Graham) Foster, 92, of Hamden, entered eternal rest on March 15, 2023. She was the widow of Richard Nathaniel Foster, Sr.

Mrs. Foster was born in Eleuthera, Bahamas, on December 7, 1930, a daughter of the late Calvin Graham and Effie J. (Culmer) Graham.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed for many...

Mar 13, 2023

Linneth Mae Chin (Mama Chin), age 95, of Hamden, CT, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2023 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her family by her side.

Ms. Chin was born in Claremont, St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica, WI, on October 5, 1927, a daughter of the late Ralph Williams and Laurel Brown.

She was...

Feb 25, 2023

Charles Lester Daniels Sr. was born on February 22, 1927 to the late Joe and Minnie Smith Daniels in Ayden, North Carolina. He died February 25, 2023 at Hamden Healthcare Center after a brief stay. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Dolores M. Whitfield Daniels; a daughter Leslie Lassiter; a son Charles Daniels Jr. (Natalie); two...

Feb 17, 2023

Arlease Gibbs Edwards, 96 of New Haven, CT departed this earthly life on Friday, February 17, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 8, 1926, in Sladeville, NC to the late Sim and Bessie Gibbs Sr. She was married to the late Lee Edwards, and to this union they had 8 beautiful Children.

Arlease was...