Vincenzo (Vincent) F. Caronna, “Jimmy”, of Colchester and formerly of Glastonbury, widower of the late Dorothy (Miller) Caronna, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 at Middlesex Hospital.  Born Jan. 30, 1927 in Enfield, he was the son of the late Francisco and Maria (Gannuscio) Caronna.  Mr. Caronna served proudly with the U.S. Navy during World War II.  Vincent went on to work as a draftsman with Dunham Bush Commercial Refrigeration for many years before his...

Gladys A. (Webster) Peay, 86, of Colchester, passed away on November 18, 2018 at the Middlesex Hospital Hospice with her beloved family by her side.  Gladys was born on October 5, 1932 in Lebanon.  She was a daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (Murowski) Webster.  Gladys was a very hard-working woman.  Her accomplishments were many, including being the first woman constable in Colchester as well as serving on several Colchester town Committees.  She also...

Richard Joseph Stoddard, 69, of Colchester, beloved husband of Linda (Howk) Stoddard, passed away Friday (Nov. 16, 2018) at Hartford Hospital.  Born Feb. 28, 1949 in Flushing, NY, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Marchand) Stoddard.  He served proudly with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and went on to work as a custom gunsmith for Colt Firearms for 38 years before his retirement in December of 2012.  A talented workworker, Richard was a member of the Eastern...

Doris Diane Bernier, affectionately known as “Tatante”, of Colchester and formerly of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 15, 2018 at the age of 83. Born Oct. 14, 1935 in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Hormidas and Adele (Lizotte) Bernier. Ms. Bernier had worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for L.J. Electric Co. in Bloomfield for many years before her retirement.  She leaves her beloved sister, Pauline “Polly” Leonard of...

Helen A. Lecce, 82, of Norwich, passed away on November 13, 2018 at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London.  Born in Norwich on January 15, 1936, she was a daughter of the late Antonio and Regina (Elia) Lecce.  Helen retired several years ago after a career as a Physician’s Executive Secretary for Norwich State Hospital and Connecticut Valley Hospital.  Prior to that she owned and operated her own florist shop in Montville, known as Helen’s Flower Garden...

Jack Joel Herman, 69, of Colchester, beloved husband of the late Harriet (Cohn) Herman passed away unexpectedly Sunday (Nov. 11, 2018) at home. Born March 23, 1949 in New York City, he was the son of the late and Harry and Anna (Lerner) Herman. He was a graduate of Bacon Academy and UCONN School of Pharmacy.  Upon graduation from pharmacy school in 1972, Jack married Harriet and shortly thereafter opened Nathan Hale Pharmacy in Moodus, CT.  Jack's passion was helping his...

Madeline (Semmelrock) Gocka, 86, of Palm Harbor, FL and formerly of Lebanon, CT,  passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, Nov. 9, 2018.  She rejoined her late husband of nearly 59 years, Lucien A. Gocka, Sr.,  who predeceased her nearly 10 years to the day on Nov. 12, 2008.  Born March 30, 1932 in Lebanon, CT, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys (Fargo) Semmelrock.  In December of 1949, she and Lucien were married at Sacred Heart Church in...

Kathleen R. Berryman, 98, of Colchester, passed away at home on November 6, 2018. She leaves to mourn her loss a son and his wife, Richard and Elaine Carone of Columbia; four grandchildren, Cheryl and husband, Jim Powers of Lebanon, James Carone of Myrtle Beach, Kimberly Carone of Newington, Mark Carone of Rocky Hill; four great grandchildren, Allison and Ryan Powers, Ava Carone and George Carone; and numerous extended family members and friends.  Kathleen was Born in Waterbury on March...

Francisca Roche, 94, of Marlborough, passed away Sunday (Oct. 28, 2018) at Marlborough Health & Rehabilitation Center in Marlborough. Born November 16, 1923 in San Juan, PR, she was the daughter of the late Narcisa Medina Cruz and Susano Lopez Pesante. She was ever devoted to her family and leaves her two sons, Eliseo Roche of New Jersey and William Roche of Marlborough; three granddaughters, Cindy, Linette and Mariaantonia; six great grandchildren, Devyn, Ella, Brianna, Jayden, Sethos...

Patricia Ann LaGrega, 79, of Colchester, widow of the late Richard A. LaGrega, passed away Friday (Oct. 26, 2018) at home.  Born on March 17, 1939 in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Adelaide (Benedetti) Tedesco.  Only second to that of her family, Pat had an incredible love for the community of Colchester.  After her children started school, she first took a position with Social Services and later ran and won the election for Town Clerk / Tax Collector...