Carol H. Jensen,89, formerly of Millerton, NY and Torrington, CT died peacefully on May 17th at Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Canaan, CT. Born in New York, NY on January 7, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Max and Jennie (Gunther) Haiman. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen of 45 years and her twin sister, Janice of Raleigh, North Carolina. Carol graduated from Walton High School, Bronx New York. After graduation, she attended college and then worked as a bookkeeper...

At 98 years old, our loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother Eda Theresa (DeGrandis) Ruzbasan formerly of Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT, passed away on May 3rd, 2022, at Cherry Brook Health Care Center in Canton, CT. She is now with her handsome dancing partner and devoted husband of 74 years, Paul J. Ruzbasan.  They were inseparable and danced every chance they could at the Elks to their favorite song, “Two Hearts” by Phil Collins. Their deep love for each...

Sylvia M. LaCasse (Kelsey), age 63 and 51 weeks, passed peacefully at home early Sunday May 1st, 2022.  Born May 8th, 1958, to William and Audrey Kelsey in Winsted, CT.  She was a graduate of Oliver Wolcott Tech, Class of 77.  She worked as a salon specialist and nail technician for many years.  Eventually taking a position at Richard Septic Systems in 1986.  Giving 36 years of dedication, she ran that business like a fine time piece.  Balancing dramatic...

Pauline Anne (Whitehouse) Field, 90, of Torrington, CT, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at Litchfield Woods.  She was the wife of the late Cryril (Charlie) Field. Pauline was born December 1, 1931, in Coventry, England, the daughter of the late James and Constance (Simpson) Whitehouse.  Her family was from the English Midlands and during WW2 she was one of many children evacuated from heavily bombed Coventry with her name and destination in the countryside pinned to her...

Irene E. (Mueller) Barillaro, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away with family by her side Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. She was the wife of the late Vincent Barillaro. Irene was born November 19, 1934, in Lithuania, the daughter of the late Karl and Aneila (Tiedman) Mueller. She was employed by The Register Citizen as a Collator until her retirement. She is survived by one son, Karl and Jane Barillaro New Milford CT; two daughters, Teresa and Robert...

Richard “Rick” Lombard, 75, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Karen (Gurtowsky) Lombard and his special feline companions Sugar and Spice. Rick was born on November 29, 1946, in Winsted, CT, to the late George and Cecilia (Gara) Lombard. Raised in New Hartford, CT, he is a 1964 graduate of Northwestern Regional 7 High School. Rick was employed by Ovation Instruments, Inc. for over 28 years. He also...

Richard F. Bottass, 78, of Torrington, CT, passed away April 13, 2022. He was the beloved husband to Patricia “Patty” (Bissell) Bottass for 57 years. Rich was born September 14, 1943, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Castelli) Bottass. He was employed by O & G Industries as an equipment operator for 44 years, retiring in 2008. He loved working with machinery, from farming to construction. He was a member of the Winchester Grange, the Connecticut...

Yolanda Parente, 91, of Torrington, CT passed away Monday, April 11, 2022.   Yolanda was born November 27, 1930, in Torrington, Connecticut.  She was the daughter of the late Rocco and Mary Rose (Pelosi) Parente.  Yolanda’s husband of 69 years, Liberato, recently passed away in January.  She was predeceased by her sisters Hilda Parente, Anna Dioria and Marzia Villareale and her brother Vincent Parente.  Yolanda was a communicant of St. Peter Church. ...

Derwin S. Vaill, 87, of Torrington, CT, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, April 7, 2022, with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of Alma (Formaggioni) Vaill for 67 years. Der was born September 3, 1934, in Torrington, CT, the son of the late Derwin and Evelyn (Schroeder) Vaill.   He was a graduate of the Torrington High School Class of 1952.  In 1949 his Dad started a milk hauling business, Rapid Dairy Transport. Der took over Rapid Dairy...

William A. Carpentier, 86, of Somers, CT, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (O’Connor) Carpentier for 56 years. Bill was born December 8, 1935, in Winsted, CT, the son of the late Francis and Louise (Carr) Carpentier. He served his country for 4 years with the U.S. Marine Corps, Honorably Discharged during December of 1957. He was employed by the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind with...