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11/10/2025

Thomas William McCollum Sr.

Thomas W. McCollum 68 of Willimantic passed away Saturday November 8th, 2025, at Windham Hospital after a courage battle with cancer born in Willimantic on his mother's birthday April 16th, 1957. He is the son of the late Arthur McCollum. He is Survive his by his mother Irene McCollum by his Children Thomas McCollum Jr. and daughter Jessica McCarty. Brothers Harold and David's. Sisters Linda Sanchez and Brenda Caiazzo all of Willimantic Several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Service will be held at a later date.

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11/08/2025

Lillian Hesselman

With heavy hearts we want to announce the passing of our cherished Lillian Hesselman who departed this life at 74 on November 2nd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was the wife of the late Eugene Hesselman. Married for fifty and more loving years.

Lillian was born in New Haven, CT. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Thomas and Lillian (Dempsey) Thomas.

Lillian attended Durham High School and later moved to Putnam CT, where she attended St. Mary’s Church.

Lillian is and will always be the definition of unconditional love. Lillian will forever be the matriarch. Always willing to give to anyone around her and the community. Her love was pure and she found immense joy in her kids and grandkids and even great-grandkids lives.

Lillian is survived by her many brothers and sisters. Paul from VT, Raymond in WV, Rose in WV and Eve living in CT. She was also the sister of the late Herbert, Bill, John and Vera.

Lillian was the most loving mother of Tracy and significant other, Roland of Willimantic CT. Catherine Hesselman and her husband, Pete of Putnam, CT. Doreen Romann and her significant other, Chris from Chaplin CT. Teara Hesselman and her significant other Michael McRae. She was also the loving mother to the late Laura Blanchette.

Lillian was also surrounded by her loving grandchildren; Amanda (Pablo), Jonathan (Sheila), Kenny (Samantha), Mariah (Josh), Mason (Marcia), Brooke, Gerald, Miranda (Jordan), Shawn, Otto (Olivia), Emily, Sabrina, Izabel, and Alyvia. As well as many, many great grandchildren.

Lillian was loved beyond words or emotions. May her kindness and laughter continue to inspire all who knew her. She lived fully, loved deeply, and leaves behind a legacy of joy. Lillian will forever remain in our hearts. As she always said, “I love you more.”

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10/27/2025

💗 We’re Going Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness! 💗

Today, our team proudly joined the nationwide Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness day to show our support for the fighters, survivors, and all those affected by this disease.

1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime — early detection saves lives. We wear pink to raise awareness, honor those we’ve lost, and stand with those still fighting. 💪🎀

10/24/2025

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10/15/2025

Robert Peter Santos

Robert (Bob) Peter Santos, of North Windham, CT, passed away on Monday, October 13, at his residence surrounded by family, at the age of 66. A long time resident of Stoughton, he was born and raised in Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of the late Judith Santos, and the son of Peter and Marilyn (Child) Santos. He was a restaurant manager for many years. He loved scuba diving, bowling, rock music, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his children Robert (and his wife Kimberly Young), Amanda, Ashley (and her husband Chris Simons), and Danielle. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Tristan and Violet Welch. He was the brother of Kathy Ciulla, Rick Santos, Kim McMahon, and David Santos and had many treasured nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed.

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09/12/2025

John Joseph Coope

John passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 7th 2025. We are so very saddened and lost to lose such a kind, loving, caring father, friend, grandfather, brother or just family. He was my rock, my best friend, and he is missed very much. All of our lives will never be the same. It gives me peace to know that he is with my mom now. He was the best grandfather, and I’m so happy and grateful that he had lots of fun and joy before he left us.

He and Cheryl Coope had 3 children together, April Coope and her partner Michael Madden, granddaughter Rayna Madden, his son, Jonathan Coope, and his wife Melissa Coope and their children, Haden Coope and Daisy Coope, and his youngest son Bryan Coope and his husband Michael Rabuyo and his kids Dominik Coope and Rory Coope. We cannot forget his fur baby, Cheetah Coope AKA his best friend, and all his other fur babies he loved very much.

He also loved the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots and if you knew him well enough, then you would have had many sports conversations with him. He loved his sports. He also loved to just take a cruise in his car on a nice day just to enjoy the weather but not without stopping for his Powerball and scratch tickets. He was the best listener, if you needed to talk, he would stay on the phone for hours. Now, what he didn’t love and is probably dancing in heaven right now that he doesn’t have to read the news is Trump. If you were ever smart you would never mention his name otherwise the veins in his neck would pop. He was very passionate about his opinions, but that’s what I will now miss the most. He had love in his heart like no other and you were blessed to have been able to call him your friend or family.

My dad was the best dad a girl could have asked for. He will forever be missed and loved but never forgotten.

We love you always and forever, John Coope, AKA Dad.

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08/18/2025

Maria Dina Ortiz Ojeda, 68, of Manchester, passed away at Hartford Hospital after a long illness. Born June 24, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York; she was a daughter of Maria M. Ojeda and the late Emilio Ortiz. She is survived by her mother Maria, siblings John Ortiz and Migdalia Colón.

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07/24/2025

Brendan W. Johnson of Bolton, CT. A beloved son, friend, and brother passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 27. Born on October 14, 1997.
He leaves behind his mother and caregiver Kimberly Johnson, his father Timothy Johnson, and his brother Evan Johnson of Bolton CT. He also leaves behind...

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