Leo Joseph Bolduc, 78, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Complete Care at Glendale.  He was the devoted husband of Joyce (Hanning) Bolduc, who would have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in July.  Born on June 27, 1944 in Waterbury, he was a son of the late Dorilla M. (Fortier) and Amedee J. Bolduc. Leo was a motorcycle, truck and car enthusiast. For over 40 years, he enjoyed many days on the open...

Vernicia (Rosier) Louis, 93, of Naugatuck, passed away peacefully while surrounded by the love of her family at Waterbury Hospital on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  Vernicia was the widow of the late Joseph Ciceron Louis.  She immigrated from Haiti shortly after Joseph’s death and has been a proud American since 2005. Vernicia was one of ten children of the late Rosemond and Telcina (Mani) Rosier.  As grandmother to her 14 grandchildren, “Gramma” spent her later...

Rosemary Capon, 94, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Apple Rehab in Guilford. Rosemary was born on April 21, 1929 in Sussex, England, a daughter of the late Olive K. (Saunders) and Henry J. Capon. Rosemary came to the United States in 1959 on the Queen Elizabeth with her sister Joan. They braved the trip across the Atlantic along with ten poodles with dreams to begin a pet service. Rosemary would go on to run her own kennel that included grooming and...

Higinio Perez, 93, of Waterbury passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at his home while surrounded by the love of his family. Higinio was the devoted husband of Zenaida (Prado) Perez for 65 years. Born December 4, 1929 in Havana Cuba, he was the oldest son of the late Higinio and Maria (Yanez) Perez. Higinio and Zenaida emigrated from Cuba in 1962. Together they established Onyx Jewelers of Watertown in 1970 where he worked for over 40 years before his retirement. Higinio was an...

Averyll Bradshaw, age 95, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Harry Blackburn and Delmaree (Avery) Blackburn.  Her husband Charles predeceased her on February 4, 2022. Averyll was born May 21, 1927 in Waterbury, CT.  She married Charles on August 30, 1952 and they spent their lives together in Wolcott and Prospect.  She was a member of the East Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Waterbury with whom she shared her love for...

Zelma Von Della Riddick, 52, of Waterbury went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital.  Zelma is a daughter of the late Elmore W. Riddick and Gladys (Smith) Riddick.  Born July 25, 1970 in Waterbury, she is one of 11 children.  Her family was her greatest joy. Zelma brought comfort and healing to her profession as a certified nurse’s assistant.   Her patience and dedication to the needs of others brought solace to...

Charles Lombardo, 72, of Beacon Falls passed away unexpectedly in Florida on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.  Chuck was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Plungis) Lombardo for almost 50 years.  Born May 5, 1950, Chuck was the son of the late Joseph and Marciana (Famiglietti) Lombardo. Everyone who was blessed to know Chuck loved him.  He was a fun loving, gentle man who had the talent of making everyone he met feel like an old friend.  As an entrepreneur he opened his retail...

Mary Ellen (Dowd) King,73, of Prospect, passed away peacefully at her home on April 22, 2023 while surrounded by the love of her family.  She struggled with Huntington’s Disease for over 25 years.  She was the loving wife of Jonathan King. Mary Ellen was born in Howard Beach, New York on August 28, 1949, a daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Fitzpatrick) Dowd.  Prior to her retirement, for over 35 years she taught Theology at Holy Cross High School.  She enjoyed...

Sheila E. Evarts, 72, of Waterbury, passed away on April 20, 2023 at Beacon Brook Health Center in Naugatuck after a brief illness. Sheila was born on March 24, 1951 in Fayetteville, NC, one of five children of Jewel (Williams) and Fred Melvin. She was the loving wife of Willis Evarts for 55 years. Sheila was a certified nursing assistant, working at Cheshire Convalescent Center and Eastview Manor for many years. In addition to her husband, she leaves behind a son, Will Evarts and his...

Carolyn Florence Kwiatkowski, 86, widow of John Kwiatkowski, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Norman, Oklahoma. Carolyn was laid to rest in Edgewood Cemetery, 389 Bound Line Rd. in Wolcott, CT, beside her husband John. Please keep Carolyn and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You are invited to share a fond memory, photo and words of comfort for Carolyn's family on her Tribute Wall on this website.