Catubig, Burnham, DeForest: Recent Death Notices From East Hampton & Portland

EAST HAMPTON, CT — Recent death notices from East Hampton and Portland. .

Richard Earnest "Dick" Burnham, 94, of East Hampton, died Oct. 5 at Middlesex Hospital Hospice Care. A lifelong East Hampton resident, he was president and valedictorian of East Hampton High School's Class of 1950, and was a builder and public servant.

Edward William Salinsky, 78, of Portland, died Sept. 27 at Middlesex Hospital. A Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, he ran his own contracting business. He is survived by his wife, Concetta "Connie" (Pretronaci) Salinsky.

Bernardita Jayma Catubig, 77, of East Hampton, died Sept. 11 at home. Born in the Philippines, she was a communicant of St. Patrick Church in East Hampton. She is survived by her husband, Jose Catubig.

Richard Edward DeForest, 86, of Middle Haddam, died Sept. 6 at home. A career Marine who served in the Vietnam War, he retired after 20 years of service and later worked as an aircraft mechanic and inspector.