All Tributes - Waterbury, CT

Waterbury – Mrs. Julia Ann Bertrand, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, at her home surrounded by her family. She was an avid negotiator, homemaker and loving grandmother to all of her grandchildren. She is now joined with her lifelong partner, Wilbur Speaks, Sr, daughter Sherry Speaks and son Wilbur Speaks, Jr. In her departure she leaves behind her beloved daughter, Christina Lee Speaks, son-in-law, Lee Mannix, her grandchildren that she leaves behind are, Jennifer...

Waterbury – Mrs. Gloria Matias, 90, passed away on Saturday morning at Autumn Lake at Bucks Hill. Gloria was born July 28, 1929 in Aguada, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Evangilista Miranda and Gumercida Morales. She had worked as a seamstress until her marriage, she then found the joy of motherhood and raised her children. She is survived by her sons, Jose Matias of Waterbury, Carlos Matias of Bloomington, Minnesota, Alfonzo Matias of Waterbury and Edwin Matias of Waterbury; two...

Waterbury- Jose Gonzalez Jr., 102, passed away on Fri., Oct. 25, 2019. He was the husband of the late Ida (Hernandez) Gonzalez. Calling hours will be held on Wed., Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bergin Funeral Home, 290 East Main St., Waterbury. Burial will be held in Garrison Forest Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland at a later date.

HARWINTON – John Robert Bolinski, 72, of Harwinton, passed away on October 21, 2019 at the West Haven VA Medical Center after a fierce battle with glioblastoma. John was born on February 28, 1947 in Wechscheidt, Germany, son of the late Sylvester W. and Wanda B. (Ogrodnik) Bolinski. He served honorably in the United States Navy, including service on board the USS Davidson during the Vietnam War. John earned his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Missouri and his...

Edward J Payton, 95 passed away peacefully on October 19, 2019 at his home with his loving and caring family by his side. Edward was born November 7, 1923 in Waterbury CT to the late James Payton and Mary (Barrett) Payton. He was the loving husband of Alice (Fuller) Payton for their 68 years of marriage. In addition, his loving wife, Edward leaves behind his daughter Deborah Sullivan and her husband Kevin of Gainesville Georgia, his son Craig Payton and his wife Laura of Waterbury, his...

Waterbury – Mercedes R. “Dicey” Lewan, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 02, 2019 at Abbott Terrace. She was the widow of Mr. Stephen J. Lewan. Mercedes was born on July 7, 1926 in Old Town, ME., daughter of the late Israel and Anne Ayotte. Mercedes moved to Waterbury as an infant, went to St. Anne’s School, Wilby High School and enjoyed working the Rubber Shop in Naugatuck. Mercedes loved roller skating at Hamilton Park which is where she met Stephen. Mercedes was...

Waterbury – Mrs. Gertrude M. (Summa) Brouillard, 87, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 1, at her home. She was the wife of Edgar J. Brouillard. Mrs. Brouillard was born August 9, 1932 in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Rose (Brunelli) Summa. A lifelong resident of Waterbury she had been employed at the Scovill Manufacturing Company, retiring from Century Brass Products. She was an active parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.  In addition to her husband...

Waterbury – Marta Estrada, 86, passed away on Saturday morning at the Cheshire House. She was the widow of Pedro Estrada. Mrs. Estrada was born August 9, 1933 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Ramon and Ramona Perez Garcia. She enjoyed cooking and took great pride in sewing all her clothes by hand. She leaves on daughter, Zulma Estrada and her husband Jaime Rodriguez of Waterbury and two grandchildren, Yudelky Santiago and Kidanny Santiago; one brother, Ramon Garcia of...

Waterbury - Carmen Desuss, of Waterbury, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the VITAS Innovative Care Unit in St. Mary's Hospital. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. A funeral home service will be held at 6:30 P.M. Burial is private.

Waterbury - Mrs. Mary Desmond Keating, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. She was the widow of Joseph Anthony Keating. Mrs. Keating was born on January 29, 1933 in Cork, Ireland, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mollie (O’Leary) Desmond. She was a graduate of St. Angela’s College, Cork, Ireland. Mrs. Keating’s greatest loves were her family and her faith. She was happiest spending time with her...