Recent Death Notices From Windsor: Oct. 28 To Nov. 5, 2026

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

Silas Shannon Jr., 77, of Windsor, died Nov. 5, according to his obituary. An Army Reserve veteran, he taught graphic communications at A.I. Prince Technical High School and later led its adult education program before retiring in 2003. He also served on Bloomfield's Board of Education. He leaves his wife, Judith A. Shannon, three children and five grandchildren.

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Marcella M. Riggles, 96, of Windsor, died Oct. 28 in Stafford Springs, according to her obituary. She moved to Windsor in 1959 and belonged to First Church in Windsor. Her obituary recalls that bowling nights were "less about the scores and more about the laughter, friendships, and shared memories." She was predeceased by her husband, John A. Riggles, and leaves three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

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

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