All Obituaries

WALLINGFORD- Annette A. Adamec, 96, departed this life on March 23, 2023 at Masonicare in Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Adamec. Annette was born in Cambridge, MA on November 3, 1926 to the late Howard and Annette (Natalo) Ames.  Annette was a longtime resident of Wallingford and member of the First Congregational Church for all of her years in town.  Annette was also honored as a lifetime member of the Wallingford Garden Club and enjoyed planting...

Tammy Ann Garewski, of Plainville CT, passed away at the age of 52 on March 20th, 2023 after an unforeseen medical issue. Tammy was the wife of David A. Garewski and mom to their two children, Davia and Alexa Garewski. Tammy was raised in Plainville by her late mother Dawn (Zompanti) DeBay.   She was a graduate of Plainville High School and earned several degrees including a degree in culinary arts where she graduated with high honors. She received her accounting degree at Charter Oak...

WALLINGFORD - Emma (Davis) Atherholt, 90 of Wallingford, departed this earth to her heavenly home on March 16, 2023 to join her late husband, Earl. She was born in Luzerne, PA to Russell and Argenta (Linskill) Davis on April 26, 1932. After marrying the love of her life, Emma became a homemaker, raising her 3 children. She enjoyed sewing, reading and being heavily involved in her church and weekly quilt group. Emma is survived by her sister Argenta Krazavage of GA, daughters: Carlee and...

  WALLINGFORD - Christine McFarlane, 69, passed away peacefully at home on March 14, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Christine was born in Wallingford, CT on September 19, 1953, to the late Lawrence and Florence (Dembiczak) Kiss. She is survived by her beloved husband James McFarlane. She was a devoted mother to her sons John King and Matthew King, and daughters Lisa Butler and Ryan Marie McFarlane. Christine is survived by her brothers Charles, Jon and sister Lorelei Kiss...

PLAINVILLE - Lorraine M. Corsini, 87, a longtime resident of Plainville CT, passed away on March 11, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond G. Corsini, to whom she was married to for 56 years. Lorraine was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised in the Bensonhurst section of the borough along with her brother John and late brother Bill. After marrying Ray, they moved to Plainville where they raised their daughters.  She is survived by her loving children, Lori Brantner and husband...

  WALLINGFORD - Dana Leigh Larsen, age 48, passed away on March 9, 2023. She was born in New Haven on May 12, 1974. Dana is survived by her brother Timothy Larsen and his wife Andrea of Wallingford; her niece Hannah Larsen; her nephew Nicholas Larsen; and several aunts, uncles & cousins. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert A. "Bob"  Larsen Sr. & Pamela Newell Larsen and by her brother Robert A. "Rob" Larsen Jr.  She was also...

WALLINGFORD - Deborah A. (Carter) Belasco, 71, of Wallingford, passed peacefully in the morning of March 6, 2023, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was a courageous warrior in her fight against breast cancer and fought to the very end. She is survived by her beloved husband and best friend of 22 years, David Belasco, sister Sheri McCarthy, her favorite son David Alejos, her favorite daughters Mikki Melillo and Anjelina Melillo, as well as her “Connecticut son”...

PLAINVILLE - Richard (Dick) F. Drake, 90, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023, at home with his wife by his side. He was born on January 14, 1933 in St. Francis, ME and raised in Ft. Kent, ME. The son of the late Stanley and Eunice (Hatt) Drake, Dick was 1 of 20 brothers and sisters.   Dick served in the United States Army for two years after which he moved to Hartford CT and married Madeline Dube of Wallagrass, Maine. They made their permanent home in Plainville, CT. Dick...

MYSTIC - Liam McDonnell, 26, departed this life on February 27, 2023. He was the beloved son of Maggie (Ryan) and Daniel O. McDonnell, and brother to Owen and the late Seamus McDonnell. Born under a blue moon on June 29, 1996 in New Haven, CT, Liam was known to have a sparkling personality and enjoyed sharing his selfless charm and charisma with his many friends and colleagues. He attended Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford, graduating with the Class of 2014. He then continued his...

PLAINVILLE - Rosia Plourde - Our beloved Rose left us peacefully surrounded by family on February 24, 2023.  She spent her early life in New Brunswick, Canada, married Joseph  and moved to Connecticut where they shared almost 67 years of marriage.  Rose and Joe worked hard, raised their family, traveled widely, and thoroughly enjoyed gathering with friends and family from near and far. Rose's life can be defined by her kindness to others, her volunteerism, and quiet...