Bethel Death Notices: Remembering 5 Community Members

BETHEL, CT — The Bethel community recently said goodbye to five residents whose lives included careers in education, music, business and public service.

The following death notices were compiled from published obituaries.

Donald Bruce Campbell, 89

Donald Bruce Campbell, 89, of Bethel, died Oct. 13.

Born and raised in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, Campbell graduated from McMaster University and built a career in marketing and sales. His work brought his family to Bethel about 50 years ago, where they became members of Bethel Methodist Church.

He married his wife, Betty, in 1962.

Joanne F. Budzilek, 80

Joanne F. Budzilek, 80, of Bethel, died Oct. 12 following a brief illness.

A longtime educator, Budzilek taught in the Bridgeport public school system. She graduated from the University of Bridgeport, where she earned a master's degree and sixth-year certification.

Leonard John Savoie, 74

Leonard John Savoie, 74, died Oct. 10 at Danbury Hospital following a 20-year battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

A musician and writer, Savoie composed and produced music for advertising campaigns, including one for Banana Boat sunscreen.

He lived in Bethel for the past 15 years and led a French conversation group in Wilton.

He is survived by his children, Lucas Savoie and Rosalin Karadimas, and eight siblings.

Sandra June "Sandy" Sarracco, 83

Sandra June "Sandy" Sarracco, 83, of Bethel, died Oct. 3.

Raised in Danville, New Hampshire, Sarracco lived in Bethel for more than 50 years. She worked for the Internal Revenue Service for 25 years before retiring.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Pasquale A. Sarracco, two children and four grandchildren.

Paul Chmielewski, 80

Paul Chmielewski, 80, of Bethel, died Sept. 26 at Bethel Health Care.

Born in Danbury, Chmielewski spent much of his life there and worked for most of his career at Castro Convertible. He later worked as a groundskeeper at Western Connecticut State University.

He previously lived in Danville, Vermont, before returning to the area earlier this year to be closer to family.