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Noreen R. Cole
Noreen R. Cole, age 67, wife of John W. Cole of Concord, New Hampshire, formerly of Sandy Hook, died Friday October 29, 1999 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Concord, N.H.
She was born in Littleton, N.H. September 3, 1932, a daughter of the late Frank and Dora (Beslands) Guyer.
Mrs. Cole was a resident of Zoar Road, Sandy Hook from 1963 to 1989, when she and her husband moved to Deerfield Beach, Fla. They recently moved to Concord, N.H., but had planned to move back to Sandy Hook. While residing in Sandy Hook, she was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church.
Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Scott Cole and his wife, Karen of Bethel; a daughter, Mary Jane Cole; a brother, Dwayne Guyer of Lisbon, N.H.; three sisters, Natalie Ward of Deerfield Beach, Fla., Linda McKeen of Hopkinton, N.H. and Joyce Guyer; and 2 grandsons, Steven and Daniel Cole.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 5, 1999 at 11 a.m. at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main St., Newtown. Interment will be in St. Rose Cemetery, Sandy Hook. Friends may call Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Madeline Sawyer Hutchinson
Madeline Sawyer Hutchinson, 82, died November 1, 1999 at her home in Newtown. Born in Winchester, Mass. on May 31, 1917, she attended Connecticut College and later earned her M.A. at the University of Bridgeport. As a young woman she was a member of the Boston Theater Guild and participated in local theater productions.
Madeline worked at the University of Bridgeport for 18 years, retiring in 1964 as Director of Career Planning and Placement. She was an active member of Christ's Church in Easton for almost 40 years serving on the vestry and choir.
She is survived by her sister, Margaret Sherman of Maine; her son, Mark H. Hutchinson of Massachusetts; daughters, Anne Hutchinson of Oklahoma and Sara Hutchinson of New Mexico. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Mark, Christopher and Sara Rose.
Services are Thursday at 11 a.m. at Christ's Church on Stepney Rd., Easton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spay and Neuter Association of Newtown, PO Box 352, Newtown, CT 06470 or Regional Hospice of Western CT, 30 West St., Danbury, CT 06810.
Ryan Michael DeFelice
When Ryan Michael DeFelice died from injuries in a car accident Oct. 31, he left behind a legacy as a gifted athlete and loyal friend with an irrepressible love of life.
The sixteen-year old high school junior was born in New Milford, Jan. 24, 1983, the son of Michael and Chris (Cannon) DeFelice.
He was killed when the car in which he was riding flipped over on a narrow rural road in Manchester, VT. shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday.
The driver remained hospitalized Tuesday in serious condition. Police were investigating what caused the car to cross the center line and flip over.
Ryan attended Northville and John Pettibone schools before moving with his family to Manchester five years ago. A passion for basketball, first nurtured at the New Milford Parks and Recreation programs, followed him north.
Ryan was a junior at Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vt., where he was a member of the school basketball team. He was an avid golfer, a snowboarder and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
"I think the most telling, accurate and meaningful thing I could say about him was that he was so well liked by everybody here," Burr and Burton headmaster Charles Scranton said. "He was like a bridge. He transcended every group and had friends in every corner of the school. That's why the whole school is so devastated."
Besides his parents, Ryan is survived by a sister, Mia; his grandparents, Marie and Anthony DeFelice of Woodbury, and Nan Cannon of Dover, N.J.; several aunts, uncles; and many friends.
The Brewster Funeral Service of Manchester Center, Vt. was in charge of arrangements.
A funeral was scheduled for today at St. Paul's Catholic Church with friends of Ryan's serving as pall bearers. A memorial service was set to follow at the school.
"His friends, students and teachers will be reading, speaking and singing," Scranton said. "It's a celebration of Ryan's life."
Contributions in Ryan's memory may be made to the Ryan DeFelice Memorial Fund, c/o Brewster Funeral Service, P.O. Box 885, Manchester Center, VT 05255.
Louis Lovequist
Louis Lovequist, 88, of Bogus Hill Road, New Fairfield, died Tuesday at Danbury Hospital.
Mr. Lovequist was a resident of New Fairfield for the past 40 years and was the husband of Celia Kallio Lovequist.
He was born in Gotland, Sweden January 27, 1911, a son of Otto and Edla Lovequist.
Mr. Lovequist moved from Sweden in 1929 to White Plains and then to Portchester, New York before moving to New Fairfield.
He was the proprietor of Candlewood Printers. Mr. Lovequist was a member of Mason Lodge #40 in Danbury and the Cronan Lodge Order of Vasa also in Danbury. He was a charter member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Brookfield.
Besides his wife Celia, he is survived by his daughter Karen Lovequist of Provencetown, Massachusetts; two brothers, Henry of Sweden and Sture of Florida and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Stuart and two brothers, Fritz and Eddie.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Route 133, Brookfield, CT 06804 or the Pulmonary Unit of Danbury Hospital, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the New Fairfield Funeral Home, Route 37 at Cottontail Road, New Fairfield.
Alma Reames
Alma (Groll) Reames, 85, of Sand Road, New Milford, died Tuesday, October 26, at New Milford Hospital. She was the widow of John W. Reames.
Mrs. Reames was born March 23, 1914, in Baltimore, daughter of the late Franklin and Wilhelmina (Clopine) Groll. She lived in Baltimore for many years. She owned and operated Reames Hilltop Drive-in with her husband. She is remembered for her sense of humor and was loved by her family. She moved to New Milford 6 years ago from Baltimore.
She leaves a son, John W. Reames Jr. of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Sue A. Curran of New Milford and four grandchildren.
At the request of the deceased there will be no funeral. Arrangements by Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford.
Contributions may be made to New Milford Hospital Foundation, 21 Elm St., New Milford, CT 06776.
Malaysia Tallman Kaenleng
Malaysia Tallman Kaenleng, infant daughter of Shaline Tallman and Sovann Kaenleng, died Friday after a two week battle with heart problems.
Her brief time here with her parents brought them happiness and joy which Malaysia takes with her to Heaven.
She leaves behind her devoted parents, Shaline and Sovann; her maternal grandmother, Michelle Tallman; her great grandmother, Karen Latham; her great, great grandmother, Carol Tallman; her great, great, great grandmother, Mary West; her great grandfather, Arthur Heath; her great, great grandfather, Paul Tallman; her paternal grandparents, Buntham Kaenleng and Suvan Kom; her great grandfather, Play Kom and several aunts, uncles, cousins and close family friends.
Malaysia's birth brought to us six living generations and her death brought us together. God's reason for taking her is something we question, but we know His reasons are good.
Calling hours are Wednesday, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Tomlinson Homestead, 336 Main Street, Danbury.
Services are Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Homestead. Burial will follow in the Wooster Cemetery, Danbury. Family and friends will be received at New Hope Baptist Church, 10 Cherry Street, Danbury, for fellowship after the burial.
Susan T. Fassett
Susan T. Fassett, 48, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., died Thursday, October 28, 1999 in Pleasant Valley, N.Y. She was the wife of John Fassett.
Born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. February 26, 1951, she was a daughter of William F. Taber and Helen (Travers) Taber.
Mrs. Fassett was a Personnel Coordinator for the Town of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. since 1985.
She was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church Choir.
In addition to her husband of 24 years, Mrs. Fassett is survived by her mother, Helen Taber of Pawling, N.Y.; her sons, Jason T. Fassett and Christopher J. Fassett of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; her mother-in-law, Muriel Fassett of Daytona Beach, Fla.; her sister-in-law, Diane Fassett of Rhinebeck, N.Y.; and her sister, MaryAnn Taber of New Windsor, N.Y.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Main St. in Pleasant Valley, N.Y.
The funeral will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ted Norelius officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Irene Brannelly Bruggeman
Irene Brannelly Bruggeman died on October 31, 1999, in St. James, N.Y. Born on September 5, 1912, in Manhattan, she was educated in parochial schools and attended Hunter College. She had been employed by Metropolitan Life until her retirement. She was a Consecrated Member of the Third Order of St. Francis, a lay religious community.
She is survived by a sister, Rita Dillon, of Riverdale, N.Y.; two daughters, Marie Schultz of Bohemia, N.Y., and Regina Parker of Phoenix, Ariz. She is also survived by two sons, John Bruggeman of New Milford and George Bruggeman of the Bronx, N.Y. She was predeceased by another daughter, Patricia McTernan, a brother, Gerard Brannelly and a sister, Veronica Feeney.
She will be sorely missed by her children, 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Her grandchildren are Thomas McTernan of Mahopac, N.Y., Elizabeth Horne of Massapequa, N.Y., James Schultz of Patchogue, N.Y., William Schultz of Holbrook, N.Y. and Daniel Schultz of Florida, Michael and Matthew Giannattasio of Phoenix, Ariz., Christina and Ren'E9e Bruggeman of Yonkers, N.Y., David Bruggeman of New Milford and Ellen Bruggeman of Norwich.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home in Riverdale, N.Y. Her funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, November 4, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church in Woodlawn, N.Y.
Marion L. Fonck
Marion L. Hoffman Fonck, age 64, of Monroe, beloved wife of Anthony T. Fonck, died suddenly Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, in St. Raphael Hospital, New Haven.
Marion was born in Bridgeport, a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Ophent Hoffman and had been a Monroe resident for 31 years.
In addition to her beloved husband, she is survived by her devoted daughters and their spouses, Linda Cihocki and John of Danbury, Diane Winckler and Arthur Jr. of Bayville, NY, and Mary Jo Norling and Kenneth of Monroe; a beloved brother and his wife, Charles Hoffman and Martha of Trumbull; and five cherished grandchildren, Stephen, Arthur III, Allison, Billy and Kelly. Marion was predeceased by a brother, Louis Hoffman, and a sister, Agnes Pagliuco.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street & Gorham Place, Trumbull, to St. Jude Church, Monroe, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
David William Randall
David William Randall, 79, of Southbury, passed away on October 24, 1999.
Born in Northville and raised in Bridgewater, David was the son of Harriet and Benjamin Randall. David served in the US armed forces in the Philippines during World War II. He owned Randall's Trucking Company in Southbury for 40 years.
Preceded by his siblings, Charles Randall and Susan Randall Butler, he is survived by his son, Timothy Randall; daughters, Linda Randall, DVM and Cathryn Randall; and his siblings, Janet Randall Farrar, Pauline Randall and Donald Randall.
He is buried at Bridgewater Cemetery on Main Street in Bridgewater. The celebration of his life will be held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Danbury, at 3 p.m. November 13.
Dorothy Harding Callaway
Mrs. Dorothy Harding Callaway, 84, widow of Samuel R. Callaway, formerly of Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, died Sunday, October 31 at Danbury Hospital.
Mrs. Callaway was born January 4, 1915 in Boston, Mass., daughter of the late Francis A. and Dorothy (Warner) Harding.
She is survived by a son, Samuel R. Callaway Jr. of Redding; two daughters, Joan C. Pratt of Brentwood, N.H. and Dorothy C. Munson of Richmond, Mass.; 7 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 21, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Christ, Main St. North, Southbury. A memorial service, followed by interment, will be held at a later date at St. John's Church, Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Church, Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, NY 11754. The Southbury Funeral Home of Munson-Lovetere, 235 Main St. North, Route 6, is in charge of arrangements.
George M. Steinmann
George M. Steinmann, 80, of Danbury, died October 31, 1999 in Danbury.
A New York City native, he was born October 16, 1919 in Woodside, Queens.
Steinmann was a Lt. Commander in the US Navy during World War II. He attended the United States Coast Guard Academy earning his Masters License. He was a career seaman, serving as a Marine Engineer on board commerce shipping for more than 30 years.
His wife, Hildegard, predeceased him in October, 1973. Surviving children are Michael Steinmann of Sparks, Nevada, Carol Goodley of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Joan Mickus of Boulder, Colorado and Peter Steinmann of Reno, Nevada.
George Steinmann was buried in Morningside Cemetery in Gaylordsville. He will be missed by his beloved family.
