Torres, Porter, Wahlquist: Recent Death Notices From Clinton

CLINTON, CT — Recent death notices from Clinton.

Christopher W. Porter, 68, of Clinton, died Oct. 7. The family suggests donations to the Wounded Warrior Project or Disabled American Veterans.

Sofia Montoya, 92, of Clinton, died Sept. 21. She was born in Clinton in 1933 and lived in the town.

Mark Keith Sr., 99, of Clinton, died Aug. 29 at Middlesex Hospital. Born in Boston, he attended Pinkerton Academy and trade school before joining the service. The widower of Marjorie Keith, he is survived by four children, Mark Keith Jr., Gayle Melson, Doreen Berry and Daniel Keith, five grandchildren and a sister, Nancy Murphy.

Rosa Aida Torres, 85, of Clinton, died Aug. 11. Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, she worked as a machine operator at Chesebrough-Ponds/Unilever for more than 30 years. Her husband, Guillermo Torres, died before her; she is survived by three children, William Torres, Iris Cummings and Diane Torres, and four grandchildren.

David "Ted" Wahlquist Jr., 88, of Clinton and The Villages, Fla., died Aug. 10. An Eagle Scout and U.S. Air Force veteran, he earned a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Bridgeport and worked for Sikorsky Aircraft, Electric Boat, several airlines and Pratt & Whitney. He was a member of Holy Advent Church in Clinton and the Clinton Country Club. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin Salerni, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.