All Obituaries

Rosemarie DeMaio Campbell, 93, of Southbury, devoted wife for 62 years, of her beloved (late) Alexander Campbell, died peacefully at home on Sunday.  Born and raised in New Haven, daughter of Emilio and Anna (Petresemolo) DeMaio, she graduated from New Haven High School in 1942, where she was a member of the chorus, Italian club, bowling club, Tri-Y, and president of Phi Epsilon Alpha Sorority.  She attended Stone’s Business College.  Entrenched in New Haven’s...

Ronald John Nichols, age 72 of Bethel, CT died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Laurie A. (Piotrowski) Nichols. He was born in Peoria, IL, March 2, 1946, son of the late Howard and Josephine (Clifford) Nichols. He was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in Geography. He was proud to serve his country as a Captain in the Army during the Vietnam War.  Most of...

Emilio Olabarrieta, 74, of New Milford, CT., died on September 30, 2018.  He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on January 29, 1944 and moved to the states over thirty years ago.  He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Annette, his sister, Ada, his children, Aixa Marie(Jose), Naila,(Javier), Emilio Raphael (Julio), Aubrey (Scott), and grandchildren Andrea Paola, JoseEmilio, Isaac, and several cousins.  He loved all of his family and was always there for them. ...

Helen Rita (Boehm) Baumbach, age 93, of Redding, CT, died on September 28 in her home surrounded by her family.  She was the widow of Robert Reinhold Baumbach, who died on May 14, 2018. Helen and Robert had been married for over 70 years and lived in Redding, CT for over 55 years.  She was born on March 12, 1925, in Racine, WI, daughter of the late Stella (Lucas) Boehm and Richard Alois Boehm. Helen is survived by, in her words, her “perfect” family:  Her children...

Ann Margaret (Stevenson) Main of Bethel, CT, passed away on October 1st, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Ann was predeceased by husband James A. Main with whom she was married to for 57 years. Ann was born in Danbury, CT on August 17, 1932 a daughter to the late Edward and Anna (Bighham) Stevenson. She is survived by her three children: James D. Main (Linda), Karen A. Dibble (Robert) and Gary S. Main. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Nicole, Michelle, David, Gabriella,...

George “Rick” Parsons, age 73, of Bethel, CT died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Pamela (Dunn) Parsons. Rick was born in Danbury, CT, June 26, 1945, son of the late Wilson F. and Georgiabelle E. (Sharra) Parsons. He was a graduate of Bethel High School’s Class of 1963 and served in the United States National Guard for six years. Rick worked as a welder for CL&P, which later became Northeast Utilities and then Yankee Gas. He...

Joseph John Cats, of New Milford, CT, husband of Sandra Cats, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on August 30, 2018 at age 70. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph and Alice (Keene) Cats on October 6, 1947. Joe was employed by DeVoe Insurance before opening Cats Insurance, that became Chamberlin and Cats, Inc, retiring in 2016. He loved spending time with his family and cherished pets. His grandson was his pride and joy. In addition to his wife of 53 years, Joe leaves...

Helen May Goodrich Morris, age 105, of New Milford, passed away Wednesday September 26, 2018 at Candlewood Valley Care Center, New Milford. She was the widow of James A. Morris. Helen was born September 16, 1913 in Salisbury Vermont, a daughter of the late Wilbur and Hazel (Douglas) Goodrich. She was a graduate of Middlebury High School, Middlebury VT and the University of Vermont, Burlington. Helen taught in rural schools in Vermont before moving to Connecticut in 1951. She retired from...

John “Jack” Brown, of New Preston, CT passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 13th, surrounded by his loving family, after a fierce, but short, battle with cancer. Jack was born on 11/9/1940 in New York City to Leroy Taylor Brown and Madeline Carroll Brown and grew up in Mexico, Governeur NY and Venezuela. He was an athlete, playing basketball on a state team in Venezuela, as well as football and basketball at The Gunnery. After graduating in 1959, he attended...

Thomas Kocur, age 66, of Bethel, CT died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home. He was born in Yonkers, NY, December 22, 1951, son of the late John and Lillian (Szymanski) Kocur. He is survived by his sister: Barbara A. Williams of Bethel and his nieces, nephews and cousin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Church, Bethel, CT, Thursday, September 27 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY.