Recent Obituaries From Naugatuck: Donovan, Young, Lada

NAUGATUCK, CT — Recent obituaries from Naugatuck.

Michael F. Donovan, 70, died Jan. 13, 2026. He built a career with IBM and later Big Y, and in recent years enjoyed the companionship of his dog, Hank.

Rose (Carbone) Young, 82, died Jan. 13, 2026. She enjoyed Cape Cod, advocating for animals—especially dogs and cats—along with television, music and good food.

Matthew A. Erickson II, 68, died Jan. 7, 2026. He was a middle school science teacher for 25 years, the owner of a landscaping business and an avid sailor and windsurfer, fisherman, golfer and longtime ski instructor.

Ryszard Lada, 67, died Dec. 31, 2025. He was a self-employed carpenter who also worked for several companies and was known for helping family and neighbors.

Marcia Mary (Holda) Solomon-Olsen, 83, died Dec. 28, 2025. She was a Notre Dame High School graduate and a woman of strong faith who most recently attended Calvary Chapel.