Obituary: Chris Carlson, 59, Formerly Of West Hartford

Chris, who had a long career in the restaurant business, was a dedicated father, an endlessly patient husband, supportive brother & son.

Obituary: Ann Farrell Barrows, 86, of West Hartford

While teaching grammar school in West Hartford, she met John “Jack” Barrows at Barkhamsted Reservoir and they were married for 62 years.

Obituary: Sheila Driscoll, 70, of West Hartford

She will be remembered for her 20+ years of caring for others throughout her nursing career, as well as being a loving mother & grandmother.

Obituary: Richard H. Flores, 68, of West Hartford

He was an All-American Swimmer in college and was instrumental in helping to organize the West Hartford Waves Swim Team.

Obituary: Patrick F. Martin, 64, of West Hartford

He will be remembered for his lifelong passion for family, friends, music, writing, collecting & his legendary recall of youthful escapades.

Obituary: Susan Huber Gross, 84, of West Hartford

She was a child piano prodigy blessed with absolute pitch, performing in recitals along with duo-pianist Rial Ogden & the Hartford Symphony.

Obituary: Dr. Anibal R. Barreto, of West Hartford

He effected the lives of many people through philanthropy, loving guidance and a dedication to medicine.

Obituary: Michael A. Guglielmo (Mike), 92, of West Hartford

Mike was the owner/proprietor of Michael’s Package Store in West Hartford Center for 30 years,

Obituary: Richard G. MacKay, 67, of West Hartford

Richard taught at Watertown Public Schools and also worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.

Obituary: Austin M. Page, of West Hartford

Every Christmas, Austin’s beautiful woodworking and stained-glass creations were eagerly awaited and grace the homes of family.

Obituary: ​Russell Freeman Bjorklund, 79, of West Hartford

He was also a member of Boy Scout Troop 29, West Hartford Squires and a lifetime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church.

Obituary: ​Janet Simmons Eblen, 90, of West Hartford

Janet graduated from The Loomis Chaffee School, class of 1945 and Connecticut College, class of 1949.

Obituary: ​Joan Maxwell, 92, of West Hartford

After leaving St. Francis Hospital, she worked for the State of Connecticut as a Laboratory Inspector for 27 years before her retirement.

Obituary: ​Thomas Patrick “Pop” Burns II

Mr. Burns was a longtime coach and official with the West Hartford Youth Baseball League and West Hartford Girls’ Soccer League.

Obituary: Paul T. ‘Pa’ Glover Sr., 86, of West Hartford

He was instrumental in acquiring 8 acres of property in West Hartford to be used as soccer fields, now known as "Glover Soccer Complex."

Obituary: Anne Haviland Taylor, 99, of West Hartford

Anne, who taught at Hall High School and Oxford School, loved to sing and did so well into her 80s. Her social passion was Women’s Rights.

Obituary: Barbara Ann Bougie, 91, Of West Hartford

A Broadway actress, she worked in a theatre group with Ernest Borgnine. Charles Nelson Reilly and Don Rickles were in her circle of friends.

Obituary: Ronald R. Booth, 64; Formerly of West Hartford

He began working at Hall’s Market in West Hartford at 14 when his father bought the business. He later owned and operated it with his wife.

Obituary: Rehanna Suleka “Pookie” Mungroo, of West Hartford

Pookie, a 2007 Conard graduate, worked at St. Francis Hospital Patient Care Technician, displaying a wonderful knack for caring for the sick

Obituary: Salvatore J. 'Sam' Pagano, 88, of West Hartford

He served in the Korean War and was retired from Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, where he was an electrician.

Obituary: Pauline M. Nastri Scalise 89, of West Hartford

Prior to her retirement Pauline was a claims examiner for Blue Cross.

Obituary: Gerald D. Bullock, 88, of West Hartford

He was employed by The Hartford Insurance Group for more than 30 years.

Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Ann Jones (Gendreau)

She had a strong (and sometimes stubborn) French Canadian spirit with an intense love and passion for life, family, people, laughter & music

Obituary: Joan E. (McCaffrey) Hill, 70, of Elmwood

She graduated from Northwest Catholic and was most recently employed as a Senior Tax Advisor at H&R Block for over 25 years.

Obituary: Ann S. Balog (Sottile), 89, of West Hartford

She attended Weaver High School and was employed by Connecticut General, Heublein and Russell Gibson von Dolan for many years.

Obituary: Shelagh Heffernan O'Neill, 87, of West Hartford

She went from a local law firm to co-founding Leete, O'Neill & Kosto, the first firm in Connecticut of all women lawyers.

Obituary: Alathea King Filon, 99, Of West Hartford

She was a survivor of the 1944 Hartford Circus fire and a former teacher at William Hall High School.

Obituary: ​Louise Widell Korder, 93, of West Hartford

She was also active with the Merry Weeder’s Garden Club, the Junior Women’s Club of West Hartford, and the Town and County Club.

Obituary: Kathleen ‘Kate’ M. Schrass, 66, of West Hartford

She worked in special education with West Hartford Public Schools and enjoyed every moment of it.

Obituary: Janice (Koutsos) McLeod

Memorial services will take place on Dec. 9

Obituary: Nancy Dale Woodworth, 84, of West Hartford

She wrote a restaurant column for the West Hartford News and was co-author of multiple editions of 10 regional food and travel guidebooks.

Obituary: Barbara M. White, 87, of West Hartford

Barbara was an educator in Bridgeport. She was an elegant, soft-spoken woman, who valued learning, family and friends.

Obituary: Michael L. Long, 62, of West Hartford

Michael enjoyed playing in a weekly card game, and loved spending time with family and friends.

Obituary: Joseph (Joey) A. Ripepi Jr., 45

Joey showed extreme courage in the face of many challenges and taught all of us so much about the strength of love and the human spirit.

Obituary: Hayley R. Mullins, 22, of West Hartford

She was a star athlete at Hall High School and played Division 1 soccer at American University in Washington, D.C.

Obituary: Lorraine F. Lucht, 92, of West Hartford

She was an avid gardener until 91, taking great pride in her flower beds. She was also a capable baker, and loved to travel.

Obituary: Jason Daniel Guzick, 33, of West Hartford

An avid outdoorsman, Jason was in his element while hiking in the woods, exploring nature, and most especially fishing.

Obituary: Barbara Ney Baine; West Hartford Native

She loved animals, large or small. Her cats were her constant companions. She was an avid gardener until scoliosis took most activities away

Obituary: Mark J. Stankoski, 56, of West Hartford

Mark treasured spending time with his family — especially spoiling his grandchildren with trips to the toy store.

Obituary: Salvatore A. Di Giorgio, 92; Former Attorney, Teacher And Champion Ping-Pong Player

A man of incomparable honesty, integrity and modesty, Sal modeled his life on justice and always doing what is right.