Evelyn Forrester Wootton King Schutz, 98, of Federal Way, WA, and formerly of Colchester, CT, passed away on January 15, 2019.  Born in New Haven, CT on December 13, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur Forrester and Matilda (Moeller) Wootton. Evelyn grew up in Hamden and graduated from Hamden High School in 1939.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Russell E. King, in January 1968.  Evelyn later married Joseph J. Schutz who also predeceased her. She was...

George F. Gardner, 62, of Colchester and formerly of Salem, passed away suddenly at home on March 13, 2019. George was a kind and gentle soul with a big heart who loved to make people laugh. George was a talented musician, vocalist, photographer, and lover of growing beautiful flowers. Especially his favorite, Morning Glories. George enjoyed camping and hiking in New Hampshire and Maine. He loved reading the bible and discussing God’s words with friends and like-minded people. George...

Harold “Hal” Woltag, 82, of Colchester, beloved husband of Fay (Gelbert) Woltag, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday (March 13, 2019).  Born March 30, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late David and Eva (Marenberg) Woltag.  He served proudly with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.  Hal went on to work as a Quality Assurance Inspector for Pratt & Whitney for many years before his retirement in 1999.  His...

Kristopher Paul Kahle, 35, of Salem, CT, died the weekend of March 9th, 2019, of an apparent opioid overdose after a decade-long battle with a substance use disorder.  Kris was born September 20th, 1983. He had a love for all things technical and mechanical. He had a particular interest in cars, but he was enraptured by anything with speed and power. He was known for his charisma, his recklessly adventurous spirit, and his quick wit.  Kris was preceded in death by his beloved...

Richard Earl Verizzi, 80, of Hebron, passed away on March 10, 2019 at Windham Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born August 16, 1938 in Hartford, he was a son of the late Vito Verizzi and Evelyn (Allshouse) Strickland. Rich married his beloved wife, Nancy Graves on October 10, 1959.  Soon after, the couple made their home and raised their family in Hebron. Richard was a proud veteran having served our country in the US Marine Corp. He later went to work for the state, retiring after...

Ella (Hamel) Woods, 93, of Colchester, and formerly of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, widow of the late Edward J. Woods, passed away Sunday March 3, 2019.  Born July 24, 1925 in Pembroke, NH, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Laurence (Ricard) Hamel. Among her favorite things, Ella loved camping and had owned a campground for several years, playing solitaire on the computer, watching the Red Sox and Patriots play and her lollipops or cough drops. Mrs. Woods went to college...

Brian Ralph Kaye, 66, of Lebanon, passed away on March 10, 2019.  Born on February 3, 1953 in Central Falls, Rhode Island, he was the son of Milton L. and N. Shirley (Ousey) Kaye.  He married his beloved wife Linda McNally in 1973.  The couple made their home and raised their son in Lebanon.  Brian service in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service for over 28 years, retiring as Master Chief.  Brian loved watching westerns and playing video games.  Most...

Charles “Chuck” Bartkowski, 72, of Amston, Connecticut, died Thursday, February 28, after a long illness. Chuck is survived by his wife, Karen Larson Bartkowski; son David Bartkowski and his wife Stephanie Bartkowski, of Torrington, Connecticut; and son Matthew Bartkowski, his children Morgan and Zachary Bartkowski, his partner Kelly Larson and her son Jordan Morales, of Waterford, Connecticut. Chuck was predeceased by his parents, Stephen Bartkowski and Eunice Pratt Bartkowski;...

Shirley Arlene (Stanley) St. Hilaire, 72, of Lebanon, widow of the late James E. St. Hilaire, passed away Saturday (Jan. 26, 2019) at Yale-New Haven Hospital.  She grew up in Wallingford and had worked as an accountant with Blue Cross/Blue Shield before her retirement.  Shirley was active and supportive, encouraging her children at their horse shows and sporting events growing up. Over the years, Shirley "fostered" (but ultimately adopted) countless less fortunate...

Walter James “Corky” Sawchuk, age 53, of West Chester, OH and formerly of Colchester, CT, passed away at home unexpectedly after a brief illness on Sunday, March 3, 2019.  He was born June 16, 1965 in Middletown, CT, loving son of Dolores (Bengston) Sawchuk of Colchester and the late Walter Henry Sawchuk.  Corky grew up in Colchester and graduated in 1983 from Bacon Academy and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from Lincoln Memorial University (Harrogate, TN)...