All Obituaries

Reverend Robert Temple, “Bob” Johnson of Farmington, CT passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28th. He is survived by his first cousins Bev Eliot, Yvonne Rose and Kay Coxson; his wife Sandra Johnson of Southbury, CT; his son Mark Johnson, his wife Betsy of Morris, CT and their sons Clark, Benjamin and Samuel; his daughter Amy Johnson of Fairhope, AL and her stepchildren Maja, Christine and Benjamin; his son Joshua Johnson of Boise, ID and his children Lily, Joshua Jr, Jacob...

Judith McGehee Otis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 77 years old. Judy was born March 6, 1946, in Washington, DC to the late Martha and John McGehee.  She grew up in Virginia but spent most of her life in Bethel, CT, Southbury, CT, and Newmarket, NH. Family was always at the center of Judy’s life. She was the beloved wife, best friend, and companion of Stephen Otis. She was a loving mother and cherished her four children: Greg Otis (Kate Wicklund Otis)...

Norma (Garron) Perusse, age 83, wife of the late Raymond Perusse, died at her home in Bethel, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. Born in Brewster, NY, Jan. 3, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Della (Dakin) Garron Wadsworth and the late James Eli Garron. She leaves behind her beloved children: Joseph Perusse, Steven Perusse, Susan Perusse; her brother: James Garron and sister-in-law Gail: cousins, nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. Burial is private at Elmwood Cemetery, Bethel. In...

Richard Henry Polzin, of Brookfield, Connecticut, was called home to his heavenly Father on September 14, 2023. He was the husband of Joan (Schwartz) Polzin. He was born in West Seneca, New York, on August 5, 1928, the son of Richard E. Polzin and Betty (Burkard) Polzin.  His family moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Northeast High School in 1946. He graduated from Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois, and was called to be a teacher at Immanuel...

John A. Riley, age 86 of Bethel, CT passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 9, 2023. He was the husband of Lillian W. (Hughes) Riley. John was born in Boston, MA on January 9, 1937, son of the late James Francis and Alice Elizabeth (Murphy) Riley. John was a loving husband and father, an electrical engineer with several patents and a self-taught carpenter, electrician and plumber.  He loved ballroom dancing, wine with family and friends, watching the birds in the...

Patricia Dursse Massaro passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the age 0f 87. Patricia was born on September 18, 1935 in Charleston, SC to the late Nathaniel and Ethel Dursse. She graduated from Ashley Hall in Charleston, SC, then married her late husband Charles Massaro in New York City. She lived in New York City for several years and worked for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield at the World Trade Center. She is survived by her son: Gregory Massaro and his wife Ellie of...

Richard “Dick” William Nelson, age 88 of Danbury, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 in Danbury, CT. He was the husband of the late Nancy (Benedict) Nelson. Richard was born in Bethel on February 26, 1935 son of the late Gustave and Elsie (Wistrand) Nelson. He graduated from Bethel High, then served in the US Army from 1954 to 1958. He was stationed at Fort Dicks in NJ and did a tour in Okinawa. Upon returning home he resided in New Fairfield, and worked at Stryker's...

Mary E. Bennitt, age 81, of Bethel, CT, died Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Filosa Rehabilitation Center, Danbury, CT. She died peacefully, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late Roger S. Bennitt. She was born February 7, 1942 in Danbury, CT, daughter of the late Leonard E. and Mary E. (Haffner) Staib. Mary graduated from Bethel High School in 1959, was a lifelong Bethel resident, and remained very close friends with many of her classmates.  She devoted several years to...

Eleanor Marie (Tucker) Hanzelko February 9, 1926 - August 12, 2023 Eleanor M. Hanzelko, age 97, widow of Robert J. Hanzelko Sr. passed away peacefully at Danbury Hospital on August 12, 2023.  Eleanor was born February 9, 1926, in Fairfield, CT, and was a long time resident of Bethel, CT. She worked for many years at Heli Coil in Danbury, CT, and then at Bob’s Stores as a dressing room attendant until she officially retired at 86 years old. Eleanor loved having conversations...

Bruce Joseph DeShay,76, beloved husband of the late Joyce DeShay, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023 at Norwalk Hospital. Bruce was born in Binghamton, NY to the late William and Dorothy DeShay. Before retiring in 2013 he worked as the executive secretary at the Association of Electrical Contractors in New York City, NY and previously worked at NECA. He also made a significant impact to many as a Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton, NY.   Upon his retirement...