Elizabeth Jane (Coffey) Gross, widow of the late Michael Edward Gross, of East Haddam passed away suddenly on August 12, 2022.  She was 77 years old.  Born on March 7, 1945 in Hartford, she was a daughter of the late Steven and Helena (Mozdzierz) Coffey.  Elizabeth, more fondly known as Betty, married her beloved husband, Michael in 1968.  The couple settled in East Haddam where they made their home and raised their son, Matthew. They shared 53 years...

Sylvio R. Vaillancourt, 75 of Lebanon, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 8th, 2022. He was a beloved father, grandfather, friend, and exceptional outdoorsman. Sylvio was born on May 21, 1947, in Eagle Lake, Maine, to the late Amible and Blanche Smart. He was the fourth of eight siblings. Interestingly enough, the last names of Vaillancourt and Smart are synonymous with each other. Sylvio was unable to finish high school because his father was involved in a logging accident, and his...

Lillian A. Parsons (neé Kulikauskas), born January 22nd, 1935, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her Salem home. She died in the company of her loving daughters on August 7th, 2022.  Born to Lithuanian immigrants in Pennsylvania, Lillian was the middle of five children. Given her independent spirit, it is no surprise that she left home alone at age 17 and set off for Brooklyn, New York to seek a greater, more modern life for herself.  She met her beloved...

Kayce Matthew Spooner, newborn son of Karissa Vincent and Joseph Spooner passed away Saturday, August 6th at birth. It is with profound sadness  Kayce’s family will lay him to rest in Linwood Cemetery with a private burial. In addition to his parents, Kayce is survived by his paternal grandmother, Janis Spooner of East Haddam and the late, James Spooner; maternal grandparents, John and Keri Vincent of Colchester; Great-Grandparents: Catherine Carter (and the late Richard Carter)...

Gayle Carol Palaski, 77, of East Haddam, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022.  Born February 4, 1945, in Hartford; she was the daughter of the late John and Carol Dannecker, Sr. Gayle was a graduate of Penn Hall College in Pennsylvania and worked for years as a receptionist at Vision Enterprise. Gayle’s biggest passion and joy in life was being a grandmother. She will be forever remembered as a warm and loving, mother, grandmother, and friend. She is...

Ruth Gobelle, of East Haddam, passed away at home on August 5, 2022.  She was 84 years old.  Born in Laconia, NH on June 18, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Hazel (Ames) Webster.  Growing up in Tamworth, New Hampshire, she was a 1956 graduate of Kenneth High School and right after, Ruth married Norman Gobelle, her grade school and high school sweetheart.  Soon after, the couple moved to East Haddam where they made their home and raised...

Jessie Marie Kisner, of Hebron, widow of the late Edward Albert Kisner, passed away at age 94 on August 3, 2022, at Complete Care of Harrington Court in Colchester where she had been residing for the past 3 years. Born on April 2, 1928, in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Alfred and Jessie Sarnmark.  Jessie wore many different hats during her life time, each with style and grace. In her earlier years, while raising her four boys, she volunteered numerous hours, as secretary /...

Howard E. Griffin, known by many of his friends as “Sparky”, passed away in the comfort of his home, Sunday, July 31st, 2022. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and friend. Sparky was born on October 5, 1945 to the late Sherwood and Ellen (Olin) Griffin. He was a hard worker who went on to work for the State of Connecticut. Sparky served the state of CT D.O.T for more than 26 years, keeping our roads clear of snow, repaired of pot-holes, and generally safe for drivers....

Harry R. Riley, of Colchester, passed away at his home on July 31, 2022.  He was 93 years old.  Born in Keeseville, NY on June 1, 1929, he was a son of the late Harry and Nessie (Frazier) Riley.  Harry was a proud veteran having served in two wars, Korean and Vietnam, with the U.S. Navy as a submariner from 1948 – 1967. He was employed at Schuster’s Express as a diesel mechanic until his retirement. He also volunteered for the ambulance...

Attorney William Varney Borst, age 75, a lifelong resident of Hebron, CT, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 27, 2022. William was born in Hartford on June 8, 1947; he was the son of the late William I. and Eleanor (Varney) Borst. He was a graduate of RHAM High School in Hebron and went on to complete undergraduate work at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. He then returned to Hebron and earned his law degree from UCONN School of Law. William retired several...