All Obituaries

Elizabeth R. Harkin of Pilgrim’s Harbor, Wallingford, passed peacefully away February 26, 2021 at home. Born August 3, 1923, Betty was the fourth daughter of Patrick L. and Genevieve (Dillon) Harkin. She graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1940 and received her associate’s degree from Weylister Junior College in 1942. Following a business career, she retired as the administrative assistant to the director at the Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1986. She lived in the...

Andrea B. Principato of Plainville, CT, passed away on July 23, 2021 at her home.  Her loved ones are currently composing her obituary, which will be posted here once it's completed. The Bailey Funeral Home of Plainville has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave a message of remembrance, please visit www.bailey-funeralhome.com.

WALLINGFORD - Barbara L. Cutts (95) passed away July 21, 2021 at Masonic Health Center.  She is now reunited with the 'Love of her life', her husband, Robert Cutts. Barbara was born in White River Junction, VT and was one of seven children born to Lillian and Ira Parker.  She graduated from West Lebanon High School in New Hampshire.  When Bob came home from WWII, they were married and lived in Meriden, NH.  They moved to Connecticut in 1956 with their two...

Pauline Manfield, 79, entered into eternal peace on July 20, 2021, in Milford, CT after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family and will be sadly missed.   Pauline was born in Coleraine, QC, Canada on December 11, 1941, to the late Alexandre and Anna (Baribeau) Roy. She moved to New Haven, CT in 1974 before settling in Hamden, CT.   Pauline is survived by: son Robert Manfield (Deborah); son Peter Manfield; son Joseph Manfield (Janet) and daughter...

MERIDEN- Sharon L. Dugan, 35, passed away peacefully surrounded by her son and family at Connecticut Hospice in Branford on July 20, 2021. Sharon was born in Middletown, CT on September 29, 1985 to Marisa (Robles) Dugan and the late Charles Dugan III. Sharon lived life to the fullest and touched so many hearts along the way. Her main focus in life was her son Jovian and ensuring he was loved and cared for unfailingly. She loved making her mother angry with her many...

Julie Anne (Johnson) Buchanan, of Deep River, CT and Stowe, VT, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Julie was married for 44 years to the love of her life, Kevin Buchanan, and was the Mom of the brightest stars in her sky, Victoria (Tori) Buchanan and Elizabeth (Liz) Buchanan, and Grandmother to her sunshine Macallan Silva, Easton Silva, and Ryland Silva.   Julie will be remembered for her grace, elegance, and caring way. She inspired everyone around her to pursue their own ideas and...

Frank Murawski, age 65, passed away on July 18, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Janice (West) Murawski. Frank was born in New Britain to Jan Murawski and the late Janina (Waloszek) Murawski. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by his brothers Walter and Henry and two daughters and two sons. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 26th from 4-5:45 PM with a prayer service to follow at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...

Marianne Dalkin Horn, wife of Peter C. Horn, died on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden, CT.  Marianne was 88 years old and has recently been living in Wallingford.  She was born in East Haven on January 10, 1933, where she grew up before moving to Northford. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruby Dalkin. Marianne and her husband Peter were married July 17, 1954 at St. Barnabas Church in North Haven. Graduating from high school in East...

MERIDEN- Gerald "Gerry" McDonagh Griffin, 71, passed away on July 16, 2021 at his residence. Originally from Maryland, he was born the third son and middle child of nine siblings of the late Dr. John Henry Griffin and Mary Louise McDonagh Griffin on May 1, 1950. The family moved to North Haven, CT when Gerry was 14. While at North Haven High School, Gerry thrived athletically in both football and track and field. In later years, Gerry became an avid skier and tennis player. Gerry...

Marilyn Sevigny, 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, July 12, 2021 at the Southington Care Center. She was born on December 16, 1931 in New Britain, CT to the late Joseph and Katherine (Lucas) Baylock. After graduating from New Britain High School, Marilyn was a member of the American Hardware Company Secretaries Club in New Britain.  She served as President of the combined New Britain “Hardware City” Secretaries Club.  She married Richard...