Recent Death Notices From Oxford: Oct. 28, 2026

OXFORD, CT — Here are recent death notices from Oxford, compiled for the Nov. 12, 2026, roundup. The summaries below are based on the linked obituaries.

John J. Dunleavey, 82, of Oxford, died Oct. 28 at Havencare at Filosa in Danbury, according to his obituary. A retired SNET central office manager, he served in the Army from 1965 to 1968 and was stationed in Korea. His obituary recalls that his backyard family reunions were "among the proudest moments of his life." He was predeceased by his wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" Dunleavey, and leaves three children and nine grandchildren.

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The linked obituary includes the full tribute and information about arrangements and ways to offer condolences.

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