John Jack' Wentworth Shimeld, Jr.
Jun 14, 2009
John 'Jack' Wentworth Shimeld, Jr, age 91, of Circular Ave., Hamden, passed away June 14, 2009 at Hamden Health Care Center. Jack is the husband of Fay K. Mullen Shimeld; father of Susan Iannucci of Hamden, Shelley and her husband Larry P. Wilson of Summerville, SC and Richard and his wife Cindy Fowler of Virginia. Jack also leaves 5 grandchildren...
Marjorie T. 'Midge' Bishop
Jun 14, 2009
MARJORIE T. 'MIDGE' BISHOP Marjorie T. 'Midge' Bishop, wife of the late Earl D. Bishop of Belden Rd passed away unexpectedly June 14, 2009 in the Hospital of St. Raphael. Loving mother of Linda S. Bishop, with whom she resided, and the late Earl Gregory Bishop, Petty Officer 1st Class, USN. Beloved aunt and great aunt of several nieces and...
Lane Ameen, M.D.
Jun 13, 2009
Dr. Ameen, a longtime Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University, fellow of Jonathan Edwards College at Yale, practiciing psychiatrist, and Medical Director and CEO of a private psychatric hospital, died at his home in New Haven June 13, 2009 after a brief illness. Dr. Ameen came to Yale in the early 1950's, where he remained his entire career....
Ursula 'Ulla' Schultheiss
Jun 13, 2009
Ursula 'Ulla' Schultheiss, 80, beloved wife of Peter Schultheiss, passed away at Whitney Center on June 13, 2009. She was born in Munich, Germany on April 29, 1929 to the late Willy and Kate Grunhut Heimann and escaped to Holland and then Sweden during the Second World War. She worked as a pediatric nurse at the Karolinska Hospital in Stockholm...
Henry Francis Gilmore
Jun 12, 2009
Henry Francis Gilmore, age 85, of Grandview Ave. Hamden, passed away suddenly June 12, 2009. Henry was predeceased by his wife Barbara Wehner Gilmore. He is the father of Patricia 'Burke' Gilmore and Henry 'Happy' and his wife Lizz Gilmore all of Hamden, grandfather of Gary Burke of Colorado and brother of the late Edward J. Gilmore. Born in New...
Joseph Dominic Carabetta, Sr.
Jun 9, 2009
Joseph Dominic Carabetta, Sr, age 61, of Hourigan Drive, Meriden passed away on June 9, 2009. Joseph is survived by his wife of 41 years, Lenor C. Drechsler Carabetta; his son Joseph D. Carabetta, Jr, of Meriden, his daughter Juliet and her husband Marc Browne of Middletown; grandchildren Ryan, Alexandria & Nicholas Browne all of Middletown; brothers in-law Ken Staschke...
James K. Godburn
Jun 2, 2009
James K. Godburn (born June 11, 1920) passed away on June 2, 2009 after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Meriden, Connecticut and a graduate of the Meriden school system. He worked as a tool and die maker in the silver industry at Elmore Silver Company, Meriden Rolling Mill, International Silver Company and Boardman Silversmiths until he...
Karen M. Smith
May 31, 2009
Smith, Karen Karen M. Smith, age 66, passed away at her home on Treadwell St. in Hamden on May 31, 2009. Karen is survived by her sister Mrs. Margaret 'Peggy' and her husband Edward Doiron of Hamden. Born in New Haven on May 16, 1943 she was a daughter of the late John J. and Emma B. Link Smith. Karen...
Rosalind Chatfield Da Re
May 29, 2009
Rosalind Chatfield Da Re of New Haven, peacefully passed away on May 29, 2009. She was born in New Haven on January 7, 1966 to Danette Chatfield and Butch Chatfield. She had attended James Hillhouse High School. As a dedicated member of the community, Rosalind volunteered her time to American Indian Organizations throughout her life. Her commanding intelligence earned her...
Lucien P. 'Red' Larose
May 27, 2009
Lucien P. 'Red' LaRose, age 86, of 592 Center St. Wallingford, passed away at his home on May 27, 2009. Red is the husband of Juliette Cloutier LaRose; father of Christine L. Winter & her husband David of Newport, NY, Elaine L. Aszklar and her husband Richard of Wallingford, Paul P. LaRose and his longtime companion Roberta Tiberski of Northford...
Josephine Sumpter Lawson
May 26, 2009
Josephine Sumpter Lawson, 87, of the Curtis Home, was called to glory on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. She was born January 5, 1922 in Wilmington , NC to the late John & Emma Williams. Mrs. Lawson leaves to cherish her memory, 6 children, Stanley L. Howell, Jr. & wife Melinda Howell, Altone Alvarez & Victor Howell, Montrose Howell, Deborah Lawson...
Michael John Hoppe
May 25, 2009
Hoppe, Michael John Mr. Michael John Hoppe, age 56, passed away at his home on May 25, 2009. Michael is the father of Melissa S. Hoppe of Bethany; son of Margaret Patterson Hoppe of Bethany and the late Harris Hoppe; brother of Linda Dejlitko of Northford, James Hoppe of Bethany, Steven Hoppe of Meriden and the late Carol and Jeanne...
Elizabeth L. Daggett
May 24, 2009
Meriden - Elizabeth L. Daggett, 66 passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at MidState Medical Center. She was born June 4, 1942 in Allegheny, PA a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Troy) Benedict. She was a member of Door of Hope Church and was also part of the Full Gospel Ministry for many years. She is survived...
Susan S. Spencer, M.D.
May 23, 2009
With profound shock and sadness we report the sudden death of Susan S. Spencer, M.D., Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine, on Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Salt Lake City, Utah, from complications of an acute intestinal illness. Dr. Spencer was an internationally recognized expert in epilepsy and epilepsy surgery. She was the co-director of the...
Richard G. Mills
May 22, 2009
Richard 'Dick' Gordon Mills, 59, of Morgan Lane, West Haven passed away suddenly May 22, 2009, while on vacation in Vermont. He was born in New Haven, May 13, 1950 a son of the late J. Gordon and Doris Smith Mills and had resided in West Haven all of his life. He was a home renovating contractor, a member of...
Edward M. Bevins
May 22, 2009
North Haven - Edward M. Bevins, 82, husband of Nellie Bevins passed away at home on Friday, May 22, 2009. He was born Sept. 28, 1926 in New York, NY to the late Patrick and Mary (Devaney) Bevins. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Naval Armed Guard. Ed was a Hamden fireman for...
Rudolph Rudy' W. Beckert
May 18, 2009
Mr. Rudolph 'Rudy' W. Beckert, Jr, age 70, of Lebanon Rd., Bethany CT & Cotuit, MA, passed away at his home on May 18, 2009. Rudy is the husband of Eleanor Salvestrini Beckert; father of Michael Louis Beckert & his wife Pepe of Bethany, Rudolph 'Rudy' W. Beckert III & his wife Cindy of Madison, Alabama and Valerie Esther Strange...
Mary Ann Mcnealy
May 18, 2009
Mary Ann McNealy went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 18, 2009 at Community Hospital Anderson in Anderson, Indiana. She was born Mary Ann Vajner to Jack and Helen Vajner on December 23, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana and lived in Meriden 34 years. She worked as Assistant Recreation Director at Elim Park Place in...
Verlie Margaret Kidney
May 17, 2009
VERLIE MARGARET (DOYLE) KIDNEY Verlie M Kidney, 100, of North Haven, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2009, during one of her frequent visits to Cape Cod . She was the wife of the late James A Kidney. She is survived by a son, James A Kidney of North Haven . Born on October 22, 1908 in...
Christine Brown Pallotto Kucinskas
May 15, 2009
'Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.' - Thomas Moore After a valiant, inspiring 19 month struggle with a brain tumor, our Christine Brown Pallotto Kucinskas left this earthly life. On an exquisite day, May 15, 2009, next to the water at Connecticut Hospice in Branford, Chris's last breaths were taken as she was surrounded by family. Born October...
