Justin Michael Piggott, 46, of Norwich, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 26, 2021. Born December 27, 1974; he was a son of Terrance and Anne (Castle) Piggott. Justin was a graduate of East Catholic High School in Manchester, and then attended Southern Connecticut State University, he played hockey for both schools.  Justin was both strong in character and in physical strength, for years he trained and exceled at his passion of body building. In his spare time he loved the little...

Frank Morris Roche, III, age 62, of Colchester, passed away at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021.  Born on May 20, 1959 in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late Francis, Jr. and Karin (Buttner) Roche.  Frank grew up in Hebron and graduated from RHAM High School.  In his younger years, Frank was a martial arts enthusiast, attaining his black belt in Taekwondo.  He also participated in Jukido at the Coventry Martial Arts...

Ray John Ryan, Jr., of Colchester, passed away at home on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 2021.  His loving family was by his side to the end.  Born on April 1, 1929 at the family homestead in Marlborough, he was a son of the late Ray and Alice (Hart) Ryan, Sr.  Ray grew up in Colchester and attended school there.   After high school he worked briefly in Maryland for the Bartlett Tree Company.  While in Maryland he met and married his beloved wife, Mirian Amos on...

Wildred “Willie” Iola Marvin, 95, of Colchester, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, after a 10-year battle with dementia. She was able to stay with her family until the end, and passed with her daughter and granddaughters by her side. Born September 21, 1926, in Niantic, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Ellsworth Rogers and Alice Spencer Rogers. In her early career, she worked at Cohen’s Dress Shop in Colchester and then American Thread in...

We are sad to announce on November 24, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Marie Tarnowski, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Marie, informally known as one of the “Skut” girls, was a strong woman with great character. If you were lucky enough to have known Marie, you were blessed with her love, endless advice, favorite gardening tip or recipe. For those that have the pierogi recipe, keep that one close to your heart, not many do.  She...

Gary Winch, 70, of Colchester passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of November 19, 2021, following a six-week, fiercely fought battle with cancer. He fought the disease with the same dignity and strength that was ever-present in his life. Gary was the son of the late John and Alice (Newman) Winch of Glastonbury. He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Dadona) Winch and his son, Kevin. Gary was predeceased by his daughter, Julie, and infant son,...

Janice Brown Adams, 85, of Colchester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 18, 2021, returning Home to be with her Lord and Savior. Born June 27, 1936 in Colchester, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Palmer) Brown. She graduated from Bacon Academy in 1954 and enrolled in Eastern Connecticut State University in 1964 while raising her five children as a single mother. She graduated ECSU in 1971 and went on to get her...

James Edward Baronowski, age 74, of Colchester, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2021.  Born on October 30, 1947 in Norwich, CT, he was a son of the late John and Edwina (Yorsz) Baronowski.  James was a strong patriot and proud veteran, enlisting and serving with the US Air Force during the Vietnam War.  Following his military service, James went on to earn his college undergraduate and two master’s degrees.  He married his beloved wife,...

Kathryn Anne Houra-Csisar, 43, of Colchester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021. Born October 24, 1978 in Middletown, CT; she was a daughter of the late William Houra, Jr. and Carol Slater. Over the years Kathryn worked in several different positions, for a time she was a laborer for a landscaping company, and crafted instruments for Chefield Ministries, and worked at Cohen's Fashion Optical in the Crystal Mall. She was known for her exceptional skills in the kitchen...

Lilly Effie Simpson McQuarrie. Born Oct 19,1924 to Isaac Simpson and Effie Walton Simpson in Amity, Maine went home peacefully, in her own bed, wrapped in love, surrounded by family and friends after a long, well lived, admirable life of helping people and taking care of her family, On November 13th at 6:30 pm. In her 97 years she enjoyed many things, but nothing more than her family and friends.  Lilly was a strong and steady source of friendship and comfort to many...