Lyons Funeral Home

04/04/2026

We had our Easter event today and we couldn’t be happier. We are so grateful to our families and community and watching all the little ones hunt and meet the Easter bunny was truly heartwarming. Thank you all for being a part of our day 🙏

04/01/2026

Richard P Clark Sr.

Thomaston – Corporal Richard Patrick Clark, 85, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Marie Maybelline (Daigle) Clark for 60 years.

Richard was born in Meriden on February 26, 1941, son of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Fagan) Clark. He was a graduate of Leavenworth High School Class of 1959 and proudly went directly into the Marines. He was a member of American Legion and Fish & Game. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, scrapping, and traveling; but most of all - Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, whom he was very proud of.

Including his wife, May, Richard leaves behind his sons, John Clark, Richard Clark Jr., Steven Clark, and his wife, Anna, and Eric Clark; his grandchildren, Steven P. Clark, Kayleigh Como, and her husband, Johnathan, and Shalan Paul; his sister, Carol Marcella, 1 great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Janice Clark.

To leave notes of comfort for Richard’s family, visit his tribute page at www.lyonsfuneralhome.com.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 17 at 12:00 p.m. with military honors at 2:00 p.m. at Thomaston Fish and Game Club, 730 Old Northfield Road, Thomaston.

Cheers to Budweiser back in the day!

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03/30/2026

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03/03/2026

Frederick N Foster

Frederick N. Foster, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Born in Glendale, California, on September 17, 1937, Fred moved to Connecticut and graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury. After graduation he enrolled in the Marine Corps, where he proudly served alongside his brother Robert, an experience he regarded as one of his proudest accomplishments.

Fred was a man of immense work ethic and community pride. He built a 30-year career as a Precision Grinder at Somers Thin Strip in Waterbury, served as an Auxiliary State Trooper with Troop L in Litchfield and as a volunteer with the Thomaston Fire Department.

An avid fan of Thomaston High School Athletics, Fred was a constant champion for the "Golden Bears", attending high school sporting events for decades, even long after his own children had graduated. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life: coffee with the guys, fishing, camping, drum corps, and had a profound appreciation for food, particularly Italian cuisine..

He is survived by his children: Randall C. Foster (MaryBeth), John "Jack" L. Foster (Jen), Jamie Walsh, Robert H. Foster, Stephanie H. Finkbiner (Rodney), and Frederick G. Foster. He was the proud grandfather of Sage, Griffin, Sarah, Miles, Hannah, Amelia and Booker. He also leaves behind his brother, William Foster of Plainville; his sisters, Carol Chase of South Carolina and Lois Innes of Harwinton; and his former wife, Betsy Humiston of Thomaston. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sharon (Kowalski) Foster, his brother, Robert Foster, of Thomaston and his parents, Clarence and Ethel Foster of Thomaston.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High St, Thomaston. A brief service will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM. Burial with full Military Honors will be held in the summer.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Frederick’s memory to the Thomaston Fire Department or the THS Golden Bears Booster Club.

Notes of comfort may be shared on Frederick’s tribute page at www.Lyonsfuneralhome.com.

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02/13/2026

02/11/2026

Steven M. Warner

Steven M. Warner, born November 16, 1968, in Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away, leaving behind a life full of love, laughter, hard work, and a trail of things that may or may not have been broken along the way.

Steven spent much of his life on his parents’ farm in Thomaston, a place that suited him perfectly. He loved his farm animals, the open space, and the freedom it gave him—whether that meant riding his motorcycle, working nonstop on one project after another, or simply hanging out with the guys. A true workaholic and playaholic, Steven believed in giving everything his full energy, whether it was work, fun, or family.

He was a funny guy with a big personality and an even bigger love for his girls, goats, and anything Halloween. He enjoyed creativity in all forms and had a lifelong knack for making, fixing, and—quite often—breaking just about anything he touched. As a kid, Steven was active in 4-H and later participated in raft races along the Connecticut River, showing early on his love for hands-on work, adventure, and a little bit of chaos.

Steven was also a loyal friend to many, forming deep, lifelong friendships that meant the world to him. Whether working, riding, or just spending time together, those friendships were built on laughter, trust, and years of shared memories.

Above all else, Steven’s greatest love was his family. He adored his daughters, Sadie and Lena Warner, with a fierce, unmistakable love. Being their dad was his proudest role, and the bond he shared with them was deep, protective, and unconditional. That love will always be a part of them along with his wife, Lisa S. Briotti who took care of him through sickness and health.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Lewis Warner Jr., and his brothers, William Warner and Lewis Warner III. He is survived by his brothers, Brian Warner and Richard Warner, his nephew Lewis Warner IV, his beloved daughters, Sadie and Lena Warner, and his wife, Lisa S. Briotti.

Steven will be remembered for his humor, his creativity, his relentless energy, and the enormous love he had for the people who mattered most to him. He lived loudly, loved deeply, and leaves behind a legacy that will be felt every day by those who knew and loved him.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Thomaston. A funeral home service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may gather from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be held at a later date.

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02/10/2026

Edmund J. Cwick

Edmund J. Cwick passed away peacefully with his long-time friend Steve Knightly and his wife Sherri by his side on February 7, 2026, at Vitas Center in St Mary’s Hospital.

He was born in Thomaston June 20, 1935, and was the son of the late Albin and Jennie (Luboyeski) Cwick.

Raised in Thomaston, he worked 30 years for the CT Department of Motor Vehicle and had advanced to a Sargent.

He was an avid Red Sox, UCONN Men and Women Basketball fan as well as the Hartford Whalers Hockey Team.

He enjoyed playing golf and was a 50 year member of the Pequabuck Golf Club where he also enjoyed playing cards with his fellow members.

He served in the US Armed Forces.

Ed was predeceased by his sister, Helen Kazmierski, his brother, Joseph Cwick, and recently, his brother, Raymond Cwick.

A mass will be held at St. Thomas Church, 1 East Main St, Thomaston, CT on Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10:00 am.

There are no calling hours and burial will be private at a later date.

To leave notes, please visit his tribute page at www.lyonsfuneralhome.com.

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02/10/2026

Darlene A. Peterson

Darlene A. Peterson (Michitsch), 65, of Northfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 8th, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 14th, 1960, to William and Erika Michitsch of Thomaston, CT.

Darlene was an avid gardener, antiques collector, and tea aficionado. Known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, she made every holiday and family event special with homemade food, thoughtful gifts, and fun activities. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her kindness, and her love for family and friends.

After Darlene’s diagnosis with Glioblastoma in 2024, she formed an annual charity event called “Gunning for Glioblastoma” – a sporting clays competition which raised $42,000 in its first year to help others suffering from similar illnesses. Despite the success of this event, Darlene considered her greatest achievements to be her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Erika Peterson of Bethlehem; son, Austin Peterson and his wife, Taylor of Bristol; and two grandsons, Wyatt and Cooper Peterson of Bristol. In addition, she is survived by her extended family in Germany. Darlene also leaves behind many who, though not related to her, regarded her as a mother and grandmother.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert W. Peterson III and her sister Denise M. Santoro.

A private burial will be held at a later date, followed by a celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the National Brain Tumor Society via Darlene’s event fundraising page: https://nbtsevents.braintumor.org/2026GunningforGBM. For more information about Darlene’s annual charity event, please visit gunning4glioblastoma.com.

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02/03/2026

Linda M Bond

Thomaston – Linda M. Bond, 78, passed away on January 31, 2026, after courageously battling cancer for many years. She was the beloved wife of Wayne M. Bond for 41 years.

Linda was born in Waterbury on September 20, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Cimino) Spadola. She was a graduate of Quinnipiac University and worked for many years as a receptionist for Nonnewaug High School.

Linda had a special love of all dogs, especially her morkie, Stella. She enjoyed cooking and barbecuing for friends and family, and cherished quiet moments spent watching the blue birds and hummingbirds. Most of all, Linda was dedicated to her family, whom she loved beyond words.

Including her husband, Wayne, she leaves behind her children, Kristen Gillette, and her husband, Mark; Douglas Bond, and his wife, Amy; and Evan Bond; her grandchildren, Rebecca Lamoin, Kelly Maldonado, and her husband, Jonathon, Tyler Bond, and Julia Bond; her nieces, Carla Larocque, and Gina Vincenzi; and many close extended family members and friends.

She was predeceased by her siblings, Jane Serra and Joseph Spadola.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Thomaston. A funeral home service will be held at noon. Burial will be held at a later date.

To leave notes of comfort for Linda’s family, please visit her tribute page at www.lyonsfuneralhome.com.

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01/29/2026

Thomas A Budris

Thomaston – Thomas A. Budris, 61, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026. He was the husband of Jessica (Foster) Budris.

Thomas was born in Waterbury on December 26, 1964, son of the late William C. Budris Sr. and Shirley Rae (Brown) Budris. He worked in factory and as a truck driver. He enjoyed motorcycles and hang with his brotherhood of friends. On his free time he played guitars and attending Renaissance Faires. Most importantly, Thomas loved his family dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Budris; his children, Thomas Budris Jr., Noah Budris, Lilith Budris, Sierra Budris, and John Budris. His mother in law Barbara Costanzo, father in law Brian M. Foster and step-mother in law Alexandra Foster. He also leaves behind a brother in law Brian J. Foster and a few sister in law Stevie Babich, Robin Budris and Teresa Budris with several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members of Lauren Budris, Jeremiah Morris and Penny Sedgwick.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Brian and William Budris.

Services will be held at the American Legion in Thomaston, 211 Elm St., Thomaston, CT 06787 on February 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

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