Albert Earl Cummings of East Haddam, passed away on April 20, 2024. Born on December 16, 1935 in Middletown, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph Brean Cummings and Mabel (Parkman) Cummings. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 68 years, Nancy (Gustafson) Cummings; a daughter, Debra and husband George Corey of East Haddam; son, Michael Cummings of Moodus, eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends.  Albert was predeceased by a...

Ritamarie Peatie, age 76, of Baltic, CT, passed away on April 14, 2024. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Ritamarie was known for her funny and spontaneous personality, always keeping her loved ones on their toes. She is survived by her daughter Teresa Masci (Peatie), granddaughters Kristin Oddis (Michael Oddis ll) and Tiffany Masci, great granddaughters Makayla and Bonnie Oddis, as well as her brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Ritamarie was...

Eleanor Feldman 98, of Colchester, CT, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Eleanor was born on March 2, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY.   Eleanor was the daughter of the late Harry and Rachel (Leventhal) Lockfeld. She grew up in New York and married her husband, Robert Feldman in 1947.  Soon after they were married, the couple moved to Colchester, CT where they made their home and raised their family.  Robert predeceased her...

Kimberly I. Perkowski, age 47, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on April 5, 2024, with her family by her side. She was born in Norwich, CT on May 16, 1976, to Henry and Judy (Sanborn) Perkowski Jr. Kim grew up in Yantic, CT and was a 1994 graduate of Norwich Free Academy. She received her bachelor’s degree in 1998 from Eastern Connecticut State University in sports and leisure management. After graduating, always having a spirit for adventure, Kim moved to Maine to live in...

Alma Albert, of Colchester, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at Apple Rehab. in Colchester, CT, where she had been recently residing. Her beloved family was attentively by her side. Alma was 83 years old. She was born on February 26, 1941, in Ft. Kent, ME, a daughter of the late Baptiste and Eva (Plourde) Theriault. Alma married her beloved husband, Philip Louis Albert on August 8, 1961. The couple settled in Colchester where they made their home and raised their family. Alma was a...

Raymond Marie R. Paquette, 86, of Hebron, CT passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at home surrounded by family. He was born to the late Ernest and Rhenda (Lucier) Paquette on June 30, 1937, in Laconia, New Hampshire. Raymond served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. He married his beloved wife Dorothy Lefebrve in 1960. Ray retired in 1992 from the Internal Revenue Service after 31 years of service. In his spare time, he volunteered as a Boy Scout leader in Wethersfield...

Sean Henry Cooper, 53, of Wethersfield, CT, passed away on February 16, 2024, Born March 23, 1970, in Springfield, MA. Sean was a son of Nelson and Jane Cooper. Sean had an infectious smile that would light up a room with a heart of gold to go with it. He most enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and talking about the old times. Sean truly was young at heart and a free spirit. He could always make you laugh by telling an old story or busting out a dance move. While Sean...

Janette Marie Ardelt-Hiltgen, age 74, of Colchester, CT, passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, with her loving husband Chris by her side. Janette was born and raised in the Bronx, where she graduated from Evander Child’s High School in 1967. She was the first person in her family to obtain a college degree when she graduated from Lehman College in NYC with a Bachelor of Arts in 1971. After college, Janette found employment at Otis Elevator Company, and left...

Leah Porter Tanger was a beloved wife, mother, GiGi, friend, aunt, and sister, and transitioned peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, at the age of 69. She's left an indelible mark on her community and was considered by many as “everyone's mom”. Leah was raised in East Hampton, CT and later moved to Lebanon, CT with her husband Richard (Dick) Tanger of Norwalk, CT. Leah's considerate presence and genuine care for all who crossed her path will be missed...

Dorothy F. Fedus, 98 of Colchester passed away on March 26, 2024, Born December 26, 1925, in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna (Rak) Los. Dorothy attended Newtown High School. She was a graduate of The College of Rochelle, Class of 1947. Dorothy earned her Master’s Degree in 1950 from Teachers College, Columbia University and her 6th Year Degree from Central Connecticut State University. Dorothy was a Certified...