All Obituaries

Marie Anastasia Grandoni Cannamela O’Neil Mom was born July 17, 1921, in New London, Connecticut to the late Enrico (Riccardo) Grandoni and Elisa Boiani Grandoni, Italian immigrants from Fano, Italy- a beautiful little town on the Adriatic Ocean. Marie had an older brother Joseph (born in Fano, 1911) and a younger sister Inez, who was married to Pete (Lawrence) Silva, also of New London. The Grandoni family bought and lived in the big, beautiful three-story house on the corner of ...

Mystic - The family of Janice Louise Stern, of Mystic, is deeply saddened to share that she passed away July 4, 2026, at the age of 78. Jan left this world peacefully surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Faith, family and community were the foundations of Jan's life. A devoted, lifelong member of the Church of God, she lived her faith through quiet acts of kindness, opening both her heart and her home to anyone in need. Through her home daycare, Jan nurtured generations of ...

New London - Loretta C. Brown, 85, of New London entered eternal life June 16, 2026, at home in the company of her loving family. She was born March 26, 1941, in New London, the daughter of the late Edmund and Marguerite (Cini) Cantin.  She spent her early childhood years in Downtown Mystic, before the family moved to New London. She attended local schools and graduated from New London High School, class of 1959. She was united in marriage to Terry "TK" Brown, Jan. 21, 1961. ...

ROSSETTI: Phyllis Rossetti, 88 of Waterford, entered eternal life on June 18, 2026. She was born April 14, 1938, in New London, the daughter of the late Anthony and Kathryn (Staplin) Rossetti. She attended local schools, and graduated from New London High School, class of 1956. Phyllis, also known as “Boo Boo”, worked as a bookkeeper for many years, first for S. Levine Distributing Co. and retired from F&F Distributors. LLC. She is survived by her sister Fran and husband Al ...

TACKLING: Joan Tackling, 85 of New London entered eternal life on June 11, 2026. She was born Sept. 23, 1940, in New London the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Souders) DesFosses. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Tackling, Sr.  Joan was a lifelong resident of New London attending local schools. She is survived by a son Ernest Tackling, a grandson James Tackling, a great grandson Alex Tackling, and a sister Louis Dustin. She was predeceased by a son Robert ...

Bernard Joseph Breen, 83, of Waterford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. His passing leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, but his legacy of hard work, integrity, generosity, and devotion to family will live on for generations. Born on March 9, 1943, in Norwich, Connecticut, Bernie grew up in New London, where he developed the strong work ethic, determination, and character that would guide him ...

Waterford - Brian Keith Adamson passed away peacefully June 6, 2026. He was born in New London, Aug. 9, 1988, the son of Brenda L. (Harlow) Adamson. Brian's youth was wrapped in the loving care of his mother and his grandparents, who were all instrumental in his upbringing. His grandparents often introduced him to outdoor activities such as fishing at Hamburg Cove, swimming at Pleasure Beach, and appreciating the simple beauty of nature. Those early experiences remained a source of joy ...

PARZYCH: Joseph Stephen Parzych, 70 of New London entered eternal life on June 5, 2026, in the company of his loving family. He was born Jan. 23, 1956, in New London the son of the late Ignacy and Ewa (Dmytrow) Parzych. A lifelong resident of New London and the first Parzych to be born here. He was a graduate of St. Bernard’s High School, class of 1974 and later graduated from Mitchell College and New Haven University. He was united in marriage to Rowena Marciniak on Sept. 19, 1981, in ...

Waterford - Thomas Edward “Tom” Ward, 85, of Waterford, entered eternal life June 5, 2026. He was born Aug. 31, 1941, in The Bronx, N.Y., the son of the late Arthur and Peggy (Elliot) Dunn. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. serving during the Cuban Missile Crisis, ”Bay of Pigs,” and was honorably discharged. He was united in marriage to the former Roseann Giuliano June 28, 1980, in Connecticut. Roseann died May 21, 2025. He was ...

Barbra-Jean Marcille passed away on May 31, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), surrounded by her loving family. Barbra-Jean is survived by her mother Karla Marcille, and her son Billy Keane of Stonington, CT, as well as her sisters Susan, Andrea and husband Nick, brother Frank and his wife Sunshine as well as many loved cousins. She is predeceased by her beloved father Frank (Skip) Marcille, Jr. and sister Denise Cox. She leaves behind nieces and nephews; Ashley, Zachary, Frankie Ann, ...