Recent Death Notices From Ellington And Somers: Nov. 1–2, 2026

ELLINGTON/SOMERS, CT — Here are recent death notices from Ellington And Somers, compiled for the Nov. 12, 2026, roundup. The summaries below are based on the linked obituaries.

Armand Louis Sasseville, 80, of Ellington, formerly of Marlborough, died Nov. 2, according to his obituary. He worked as a building engineer for Allstate Insurance for more than 33 years before retiring in 2012. "He was known as a man that could fix anything," his obituary says. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Phyllis C. Sasseville, two children and three grandchildren.

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Stephen Olander, 80, of Ellington, died Nov. 1 at Hartford Hospital, according to his obituary. An Ellington High School graduate and Coast Guard veteran, he worked as chief financial officer and treasurer at Koma Precision in South Windsor and served on Ellington's Inland Wetlands Commission. "He enjoyed creating and was a talented woodworker," his obituary says. He leaves his wife, Evelyn, a son and three grandchildren.

Our condolences to the families and friends of those who have died.

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