Lyons Funeral Home

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.

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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.

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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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01/21/2026

James Walter Bothroyd

Thomaston – James Walter Bothroyd, 93, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. He was the loving husband of Beatrice (Kentana) Bothroyd for 50 years.

James was born in Thomaston on June 21, 1932, son of James Earl and Virginia (Haney) Bothroyd. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He ran Jimmie’s Fuel Service in Thomaston for many years before moving onto O&G in Torrington until his retirement. He was an avid horseback rider, motorcycle enthusiast, and UConn Women’s basketball fan. He enjoyed spending his winters in Florida for over 30 years. Most of all, Jimmy was proud of his family, which he loved dearly.

Including his wife, Beatrice, James is survived by his children, James R. Bothroyd and his wife Michelle and their children James N. and Willow Bothroyd; Robert Curtiss, his wife, Kathy, and their daughter, Kourtney; Debbie Martinelli, and her children, Brandon, Daniel, Halie, Laura, and Jordon; and Jimmer Curtiss, his wife, Corky, and their children, Alexandra, Ashlie, and Jacob; his 11 great grandchildren, with one on the way; several nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

He was predeceased by his siblings, Nancy, Scott, and Robert.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Thomaston, with a service to follow at 12:30 p.m. at the Covenant Church, 64 Grove Street. Burial with a Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring to be announced.

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01/18/2026

Thomas A Sampieri

Thomas A. SampieriLitchfield – Thomas A. Sampieri, 69, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Susan (Sabo) Sampieri for over 41 years.

Thomas was born in Waterbury on June 13, 1956, son of the late Delphio and Sophie (DuBicki) Sampieri. He was raised in Prospect and graduated from Waterbury State Technical College with a degree in electrical engineering.

Tom was deeply passionate about his lifelong career as an emergency lighting design engineer. Over the years, he designed innovative products for companies, including Dual-Lite, High-Lites, Hubbell, Philips Lighting, and Best Lighting, while also dedicating the past 20 years to running his own business, XL Magnetics, in Prospect. His unique expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence left a lasting mark on the industry.

His hobbies also included gardening, spending time with his three German Shepherds, and 4-wheeling on the beaches in Cape Cod and Rhode Island. He was an avid NHRA and Mopar fan and traveled to attend many races with his brother. Their favorite trips included Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey, and New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire. In his free time, he rebuilt a 1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express. Most of all, Tom loved spending time with his family.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Susan; his daughters, Brianna Harrington and her husband, Iam, and Danielle Sampieri; his cherished grandchildren, Bennett and Elayna Harrington; his brother, Paul Sampieri and his wife, Marie; his nephew, Daniel Sampieri; as well as extended family members and friends who will forever hold him close in their hearts.

A celebration of life will be held in June for family and friends.

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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to hoponacure.org or teamgleason.org.

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01/14/2026

Ernest G Barks

Ernest G. Barks

Beloved Brother and Uncle

Ernest (Ernie) Barks passed away on Sunday December 28th at Cook Willow Health and Rehab in Plymouth, Connecticut.

Ernest was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 30th, 1947, the son of the late Howard and Shirley (Poyas) Barks. He was a graduate of Thomaston High School, Class of 1966. He was employed at Whyco Technologies for 35 years. Ernie enjoyed traveling and following his favorite sports teams, the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

Ernest is survived by his sister, Leslie Contadine, and her husband, Carl; his sister Susan Barks; and brother, Howard Barks, and his wife, Deborah. Ernest was predeceased by his sisters, Bethany Barks and Shirley Johnson.

The family would like to thank the staff of the Cook Willow Health and Rehab facility for their care and support.

Burial will be in the Spring at Hillside Cemetery in Thomaston. A private memorial service will take place at this time.

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01/08/2026

Marshall T. Roman

Watertown – Marshall T. Roman, 81, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. He was the loving husband of Darlene (VanBuren) Roman for 50 years.

Marshall was born in Waterbury on December 13, 1944, son of Dominick and Jennie (Rogozinski) Roman. He was a graduate of Thomaston High School and The Hartford Institute of Accounting with an associate’s degree. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Siemon Company for a few years and General Motors for over 30 years. He will always be remembered for his love and dedication to his family.

He was an avid fan of UConn Men’s Basketball; loved collecting antiques, especially oil lamps, postcards, comics, and pictures. He was also an animal lover, especially his fur babies, Tiggy and Poo.

To carry on his legacy is his wife, Darlene Roman; his daughter, Kelly Ann Roman; his grandchildren, Latrell Roman and Brianna Roman; and several nieces and nephews.

Including his parents, Marshall was predeceased by his siblings, Myron Roman and Florence Stiklius.

A service will be held on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00 a.m. at The First Congregational Church, 135 Main St., Thomaston. Please meet directly at church. Burial will be held in the Spring.

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01/07/2026

Joyce Recchia

Southington – Joyce M. Recchia, 68, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Joyce was born in Waterbury on May 20, 1957, daughter of the late Gerard and Jean (Lewandowski) Guillet. Raised in Thomaston, Joyce attended Thomaston schools and graduated from Thomaston High School. Her love of education brought her to earn her Bachelor’s from Post University in Political Science Legal Studies, an Associate’s in art from NCCC, Masters from SCSU in Political Science and Government, Masters from University of New Haven in Fire Science/Emergency Management, and a certificate in Paralegal from Boston University.

Joyce will be remembered for many things, including her love of art, hiking, and the beauty of nature; but most importantly, how much she loved and cared for every person in her life.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Stephen Recchia, and Liam O’Connor; her partner, John Bigham; her siblings, Roger Guillet, and his partner, Sharon Stone, Ruth Fields, Elaine Pont; her nieces and nephews, Marc, Michael, Scott, Dorene, Erika, and Kelsey; her former husband, Anthony Recchia; as well as other extended family and friends.

Including her parents, Joyce was predeceased by her son, Joshua Recchia.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, January 11, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Thomaston. A funeral home service will be held at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joyce’s name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital at stjude.org, CT Humane Society at cthumane.org, or UConn Health Carole & Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center at health.uconn.edu.

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01/02/2026

Raymond W. Batick

Raymond Batick, 76, passed away on December 15, 2025.

Raymond Batick was born on October 8,1949 in Waterbury, CT, to Philip Batick Sr and Pearl S Batick. Raymond graduated from Thomaston High School in 1967 and attended Laurel College where he played Basketball and was class president. He was always a gifted basketball player and a star Berkshire League Player. He was offered a full scholarship to Villanova.

In a wintery night in January 1972, his life tragically changed when he was involved in a car accident. He never made it back to playing the sport that he loved so much. Although he had many trials and tribulations, he will always be remembered as a great guy, never in a bad mood and always making friends laugh, and the ladies smile with his looks and charm.

Ray leaves a few nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family services are private with no calling hours.

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