All Obituaries

  WALLINGFORD - Kenneth (Ken) Michael Twomey of Wallingford, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. He was the husband of Kathy Powell Twomey. Ken was born July 23, 1953, to the late Caufield and Helen (McClellan) Twomey in Portland, ME. His family moved to Cheshire, CT in 1958 where he spent his early life. He attended public school in Cheshire and enjoyed many skiing trips with his family. He was a member of Mt. Southington’s original ski...

Linda J. Bordeau passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023 at Bristol Hospital. She was born on October 5, 1946, the daughter of the late Lucien E. and Barbara (Palmer) Bordeau. After graduating from Plainville High School in 1964, Linda enjoyed working and living on Shadow Farm Estate in Rhode Island near the ocean.  In 1987, she moved to Gualala, California and gave birth to her pride and joy, Shane. In 2009, Linda came home to Connecticut. Linda braved her battle with Multiple...

Violet Daigle passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 at Bristol Hospital.  She was born on December 2, 1926 in St. Clairsville, Ohio to the late Henry and Mary Pyzia Yoker.  She was predeceased by her former husband, Elzear N. Daigle Jr., and proudly worked for the Pratt & Whitney Machine Tool Division in West Hartford, CT for many years as a machinist, and as the only female among 30+ men. Violet was the last remaining member of the Yoker family, and was predeceased by all...

  WALLINGFORD - Anthony G. "Tony" Torino, 67, departed this life on January 15, 2023, at his residence in Clinton, CT. Tony was born in New Haven, Connecticut on April 2, 1955, to the late John and Mary (Warden) Torino, Jr.  Tony's favorite past time was riding his Harley Davidson with Billy, Jimmy and friends. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races. His true calling in life was cooking Italian food. He spent many years as well-known Chef at Leon's Restaurant...

Margaret E.  Barry, 86, departed this life on January 15, 2023 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. She was the beloved wife of the late Dennis Barry.  Margaret was born in Meriden, CT on December 29, 1936 to the late Joseph and Margaret (Toth) Ferri. A lifelong resident of Wallingford, she was a graduate of  Lyman Hall High School class of 1955.  Margaret is survived by her children: Barbara Marie Durkin of Wallingford, Denise Ann Becker (George) of South Carolina and...

PLAINVILLE - Eunice (Whittaker) Carden, widow of the late George Carden, passed away at the age of 92 on January 14, 2023. A longtime resident of Plainville, CT, she grew up in Shelton, CT, the  youngest child of the late Harold and Anna Whittaker. Upon graduating from Bay Path  Secretarial School in Longmeadow, MA, she pursued this career throughout her lifetime.  She retired in 1995 after working for 27 years as the first school secretary for the Louis Toffolon ...

Katherine Ann Swenson, daughter of Frank E. Boyne and Katherine A. Spies, passed away on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. She is predeceased by her husband, George Francis Swenson, who died on Oct. 6, 2022. Katherine was born on July 28, 1943, in the town of Boundbrook, NJ, then moved to Fanwood, NJ, and graduated from Culmen High School in 1961. She initially started college at Montclair State College, however, she fell in love and married George F. Swenson on July 27, 1963. After having four...

Branford, CT - Reverend Dr. Richard Clinton Diehl, age 87, formerly of  Wallingford, CT died on January  13, 2023.  Born June 2nd 1935 in York, PA, Richard was a son of the late Ralph E. Diehl and Anna (Danner) Diehl.  Reverend Dr. Diehl served in the US Army during the Korean War.  Rev. Diehl was a devoted alumnus of his alma maters, Heidelberg College, Andover-Newton Seminary School and Hartford Seminary.  He was a minister, servicing churches in Connecticut...

  MERIDEN - Richard Carl Braccidiferro, 62, of Meriden, departed this life on December 29, 2022 at Midstate Medical Center in Meriden. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan (Purtell) Braccidiferro. Richard was born in New Haven, CT on April 18, 1960 to the late Robert and Marie (Busher) Braccidiferro.   Richard had a passion for building and fixing things, finding mistakes in movies, spending time with his loved ones, his beloved Camaro and Knucklehead, feeding his dog...

Linda Marie (Nestor) Bianco, 63, of Wallingford, CT, peacefully departed this life surrounded by family on December 29, 2022. She is the daughter of the late Michael and Margaret (Ryan) Nestor.  Linda was born in Carmel, NY, and resided in Peekskill, NY for the majority of her childhood. Here she attended Walter Panis High School where she co-captained the flag twirling team. In addition, Linda gave much of her time volunteering in the community, specifically in places that sprouted...