John D. Adams, Sr., 85, of Uncasville, CT, beloved husband of Joan H. (Mack) Adams. The couple passed away together as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on January 12, 2019.  John was born in Lebanon on June 21, 1933.  He was the son of the late Percy and Helen (Brown) Adams.  He graduated from Lyman High School and went on to College at Bryant University.  John was a proud veteran, having served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He...

Joan H. Adams, 79, of Uncasville, beloved wife of John D. Adams, Sr. The couple passed away together as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident on January 12, 2019. Joan was born in Rockville Centre, NY on December 2, 1939. She was a daughter of the late Adolph and Irene Mack. Joan married John Adams on July 20, 1985. They lived in Ledyard, Lebanon and most recently retired to the Uncasville section of Montville. Joan was a very artistic and talented crafter. She enjoyed...

Heather Lise Norris, 22, of Colchester, went home to the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2019.  Born June 12, 1996, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Francine (Lareau) Norris, Jr.  In addition to her loving parents, she leaves two siblings, Sean and Kristyn; grandparents, Camille and Lise Lareau and Robert and Mary Norris, Sr.; her fiancé, Kameron Klima; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  Heather was a 2014 graduate of Bacon Academy...

Ellen (Hustis) Carfi, 68, of Colchester, beloved and devoted wife of Jack, passed away Friday (Jan. 11, 2019) surrounded by loved ones at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born March 17, 1950 in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Elizabeth (Eyster) Hustis.  Ellen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Design from Endicott College in Beverly, MA.  She was a talented seamstress and custom designer...

David J. Zaccaro, 63, adored husband of Audrey (Burdick) Zaccaro, passed away January 9, 2019. Born December 23, 1955 in Stafford Springs, he was the son of Joseph Zaccaro, Sr. of Enfield and the late Beverly (Yost) Zaccaro.  Known by his loved ones and friends as “Dave”, “The Wave” and “Papa” he met the love of his life, Audrey, at Southern Connecticut State College, New Haven while earning his B.S. in Business Administration. Prior to his studies,...

Judith Anne “Judy” Rabe, 74, of Salem, wife of Norman E. Rabe, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday (Jan. 4, 2019) after a courageous one year fight with pancreatic cancer.  Born on August 22, 1944 in Lebanon, NH, Judy was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mary (Brezinski) Bassy.  She graduated with a nursing degree from the Brigham and Womens’ Hospital and was soon employed at Hartford hospital. With two small children, Judy was widowed at age...

Nicholas J. Malley, 28, passed away on Sunday, December 30th, 2018 in South Carolina.  Nick was born on December 13th, 1990 in Norwich, CT.  Nick attended Lyman Memorial High School in Lebanon, CT.  He was a social butterfly who would make friends wherever he went.  Nick was an outdoors man who enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time.  He upwas a hard worker and was working for Asplundh Tree Experts at the time of his death.  Growing up, Nick always had...

Robert Sheridan Mooney, 98, of Colchester, widower of the late Mildred (Sperone) Mooney, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 2, 2019) at Middlesex Hospital.  Born Dec. 9, 1920 in Hackensack, NJ, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Cahill) Mooney.  Mr. Mooney served proudly with the Army Air Corps 513th Airborne Signal Company during World War II.  Before retiring to Colchester from New Jersey in 1990, Bob had worked as a realtor for many years.  Bob loved having...

Barbara Anne Basal, 77, of Marlborough, passed away peacefully New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2019) at Marlborough Health & Rehab.  Born June 27, 1941 in Cromwell, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Barbara (Hajek) Hoyt.  She took great pride in her home and yard and was the devoted mother of four children, whom she leaves behind, Sherry and Jason Genga of Marlborough, Laurie Soucier of East Haddam, Brenda Basal of Columbia and James Basal of Andover; as well as a...

Pauline Helen (Dumont) Cranton, 96, of Hebron and formerly of North Haven, widow of the late William G. Cranton, passed away peacefully Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2018) at home, surrounded by her loving family.  Born March 16, 1922 in Haverhill, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alvinia (Perron) Dumont.  Mrs. Cranton had been a resident of North Haven since 1960 and was active in the community.  She was a member and communicant of St. Barnabas Parish in North...