All Obituaries

Carl Edwin Aubin Sr., 74, of Terryville, beloved husband of the late Rosemary (St. John) Aubin, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 5, 2026, surrounded by the family who meant everything to him. He was born on December 20, 1951, in New Britain, the son of the late Wildy and Josephine (Kubala) Aubin. Carl spent many years working at Holo-Krome before retiring. He also proudly volunteered with the Fall Mountain Fire House Station #3 in Terryville, always willing to lend a hand ...

Ronald Delpha, 73, of Bristol, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. He was born September 28, 1952, in Bristol, son of the late Harold and Juanita (Nypert) Delpha. Ron proudly served his country in the US Army. He was the owner of Ronnie D’s Painting, in Bristol. He loved music and classic cars. Ron enjoyed being active, going on walks or biking around Norton Park, even skiing in his younger years. He was a very organized and ...

Evelyn Jean Burke, 95, wife of the late Walter Burke, passed away peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 25th at Ingraham Manor, Bristol, where she had resided for the past year.  Born in Pequabuck Ct. On May 21, 1930, to the late Frederick and Helen (Govotski) Faunce, she was a lifelong Terryville resident. She attended local schools, graduated from EC Goodwin Tech, and later married Walter Burke in June of 1950. Together they built a life, ...

Richard Wayne Hurlbert, 68, of Terryville, husband of Debra (Kucirka) Hurlbert, passed away at home unexpectedly, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born December 28, 1957, in Bristol, son of Blanch Barry and the late Lloyd Hurlbert. Prior to his illness, Richard was employed by Rowley Spring and Stamping. He received his pilot’s license in 2005 and loved to fly. He often went to Robertson airport to watch the planes take off and land. He enjoyed going out to breakfast on ...

Carol (Miastkowski) Hansen (86) of Rocky Hill, CT, wife of 33 years to the late Howard J. Hansen, passed away on February 20, 2026.  Carol was born at Hartford Hospital December 25, 1939, to Joseph and Edith (Klepps) Miastkowski of Terryville, CT. She was the first of 6 Christmas babies born in Hartford that year. A graduate of Terryville High School, Class of 1957, she was a long-time employee of CL&P/Northeast Utilities and later of South End Autobody in Rocky Hill.  Carol ...

Dorel Dawn Simpson, 62, of Bristol, wife of Claire Dickinson, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at home. She was born March 16, 1963, in Waterbury, daughter of Kathleen (Doyle) Simpson of Terryville and the late Terry F. Simpson. Dorel grew up in Thomaston and graduated from Thomaston High School, class of ’80. She had always wanted to be a paramedic, but an accident took that opportunity from her. Dorel found work at a factory in Bristol, but still felt as if she needed to ...

Denise Marie Lukavic, 52, resident of Bristol for 25 years, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Smilow Cancer Center at Yale New Haven Hospital, after a long battle with lung cancer. She was born October 9, 1973, in Sleepy Hollow, NY, daughter of John and Lynn Lukavic of Wappingers Falls, NY. Denise graduated from Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School in Wappingers Falls, NY, class of ’91. She played softball for the town of Wappingers and the RCK High School. She then went on to ...

George James Franek, Jr., 80, of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026. He was born on October 18, 1945, in Chicago Illinois. He was an aerospace engineer and enjoyed working at Pratt & Whitney. He was also on the East Hartford Town Council for twelve years. He loved to talk with his granddaughters about life, teaching, and future college & career aspirations. George is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Wanda L. Franek; son, George James ...

Marie “Mimi” (Sambuco) Millette, 86, of Bristol, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Ingraham Manor in Bristol. She was born March 24, 1939, in Waterbury, CT, daughter of the late Anthony Sambuco and Natalie (Maccione) Morelli. Mimi, originally from Waterbury, went to East Farms Grammar School and was a graduate of Wilby High School. She loved to collect and make ceramics. She enjoyed sewing and going to a good tag-sale. Mimi loved being in her yard, making it as glorious ...

Ann Marie (Tellier) Mason, 87, of Torrington, wife of the late Richard Mason, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington. She was born on September 1, 1939, in Keeseville, NY. Prior to her retirement, Ann was employed by SNET as a phone operator. She was a graduate of Terryville High School, class of ’56.  Ann was a social butterfly, she loved to talk and get to know everyone. She enjoyed going to North Carolina to visit her son and ...