Archive for Obituaries

Matthew Hurlock April 21, 1972 – July 6, 2011

by: admin July 8, 2011
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His family and coaching boys basketball and girls volleyball at Coventry High School were his passions.

Matt Hurlock- Heart of a Champion

by: admin July 7, 2011
Matt Hurlock, whose touched impacted a countless number of young lives as a teacher and coach in the Coventry school sys­tem, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday when he passed away at the age of 39. Photo by Roxanne Pandolfi

Hurlock, who guided the Coventry girls volleyball team to seven CIAC Class S state tournament titles in the last eight years, lost the biggest fight of his life on Wednesday, passing away after a nearly year-long battle with colon and liver cancer. He was 39.

This weekend – Farmers Markets, Parades and more

by: admin July 1, 2011

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, University of Connecticut’s Depot campus, will host a puppet show at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.

James Stanley Romanow July 14 1950 – May 08 2011

by: admin May 11, 2011
James S. Romanow

Over the years he belonged to many bands. Most recently, he was a member of The Kingpins and over the past year had become involved with helping Bruce John with his Breadbox series.

Donald E. Griffin Sr. – July 17, 1925 – April 17, 2011

by: admin April 19, 2011
Donald Griffin, Sr., former Hebron CT Fire Chief and Fire Marshal, and retired Captain of the UConn Fire Department.

He was most proud to be a member of the Hebron Volunteer Fire Dept. and of his more than 65 years with them. He was the Fire Chief for 25 years, Hebron Fire Marshal and retired as a Captain in the UConn Fire Department.

Gary Martin Zimmer Jan. 4, 1944 – Feb. 9, 2011

by: admin February 12, 2011
Gary M. Zimmer

After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2008, he generously participated in several research projects, including donating skin cells for iPS stem cell research.

Timothy Allan Quinn June 18, 1925-Jan. 16, 2011

by: admin January 21, 2011
Tim Quinn (seated) at the opening of the River Park opening on Sept. 13, 2008. Photo copyright by Brenda Sullivan.

Tim Quinn’s full and productive life included Windham Schools music director, Deputy Mayor of the Mansfield Town Council, Vice Principal of Stafford High School, and so much more.

Robert Dunnack, Sr. July 4, 1927 – Dec. 22, 2010

by: admin December 29, 2010
Robert Ashton Dunnack Sr.

Bob was employed for 24 years at UConn as a mason, until heart issues forced retirement.

Lena Mary Looman March 30, 1912 – Nov. 26, 2010

by: admin December 29, 2010
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She was active in the Grange for many years, a member of the Storrs Congregational Church and the Parish Piecers Quilt Group.

Elna Elizabeth Daniels July 24, 1918 – Nov. 21, 2010

by: admin December 13, 2010
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Elna particularly enjoyed getting together with family and friends. Many of those who were aware of her penchant for fanciful hats, lovingly and affectionately bestowed upon her the sobriquet, “The Hat Lady,” a distinctive tribute that she wore as proudly as her hats.