Francis Eugene Burdick passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021 at Danbury Hospital. Francis was born on July 7, 1937 in New Milford, CT to the late Lois (Smith) and Leon Burdick. Husband of Carol (Leviness) Burdick.  Francis was the middle child of 7often referring to himself as the youngest boy and oldest girl. Three older brothers, Philip, predeceased Richard (Dickie) and predeceased Alan and 3 younger sisters predeceased Fayleen Sauer, predeceased Sherry Powell and Gail Niles. With...

Kim Thi Nguyen passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 at the St. John Paul II Center in Danbury, CT. Kim was born on October 7, 1933 in Ha Moi, Vietnam. Kim was an active member of the Catholic church.  She enjoyed being a housewife for 51 years and caring for her grandchildren.  Her hobbies were cooking, gardening, and tailoring for herself and her family.  Kim is survived by her loving children Ngoc Oanh Lee, Loan Vu, Lien Geer (Bob Geer), Huy Vu (Diem Vu)...

Sharon Johnson Collins passed away on July 19, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on November 5, 1932 in Fresno, California to the late Betty Lee (McKeighan) and Col. Floyd M. Johnson. Sharon, aka Mom, Shannon, Grandma, Shasha, was a vibrant woman who had a great sense of humor. She loves gardening, cooking; especially with her grandsons, spending time with family, friends and our huge extended family. She loved to visit her sister, Michelle, in Antigua and her...

Gail M. (Allen) Krompinger passed away on July 15, 2021 at Regional Hospice in Danbury, CT after a courageous battle with cancer. Gail was born on October 19, 1959 in Bridgeport, CT to Marguerite (Malaney) and the late, great Harold Allen. A lifelong Bethel resident, she graduated from Bethel High and raised a family there. She then went back to school to become a Surgical Technologist at Danbury Hospital, a job she loved with coworkers who made her smile every day. Quick-witted and...

Charles T. Gartland, known to many as “Chuck”, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2021 at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT. He was the beloved husband of Leslie Lickert Gartland. Chuck was born on November 28, 1948 in Springfield Gardens, New York to the late Charles Gartland and Grace Golden Gartland.  Chuck was a proud Marine Corps veteran, having served in the Vietnam War. Following his service, he spent some time at college and later became the owner of Good Time...

Helen Beuka passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021 at Regional Hospice of Danbury, CT. Helen was born on August 13, 1932 in Mt. Kisco, NY to the late James Kelly and Katherine Fitzgerald Kelly. She was the beloved wife to the late William Beuka.  Helen received her bachelor’s degree from SUNY New Paltz and went on to teach 3rd grade at the Bedford Road School in Pleasantville.  She met the love of her life, Bill, on a blind date arranged by her Aunt, and they married on...

Marjorie E. Shaker passed away peacefully on July 13, 2021 at the age of 94. Marjorie was born on June 21, 1927 in Stamford, CT to the late James Carey Sr. and Edna Lindstrom Carey. She worked as an administrator for Viking Wire in Danbury, CT for many years before retiring to Daytona Beach, FL with her beloved husband, the late Daniel M. Shaker. She loved puzzles of any kind, but especially complicated jigsaw puzzles, and she always confidently completed her Sunday crossword puzzles in...

On July 10, 2021, Rachel Marie Botelho lost her courageous battle with cancer. She is the wife of Richard Manuel Botelho, and daughter of Rose and the late Emery Boudreau. Rachel was born on January 11,1950 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She passed away at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. Rachel was an avid reader and a wonderful writer. She was also an accomplished knitter, quilter and seamstress. But, perhaps she was happiest among her gardens: Rachel’s green thumb was...

Edward J. (Muciaccia) Paule passed peacefully July 9, 2021 while in the Glen Hill Nursing Home. Edward is survived by his son Dr. Michael Paule and his wife Abby, his daughter Diane Zormeir and her husband Robert. He is also survived by his stepson Thomas Kriz and his wife Christine and his stepson James Kriz. He leaves 3 loving grandchildren Meredith Kriz, Erik Kriz and Michael Kriz. He also leaves his love and wife of 27 years Kathleen Kriz Paule. Edward was predeceased by his wife...

Matthew D. Patton, age 26 passed away July 6, 2021. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut on November 18, 1994. Matthew was a Danbury High School graduate. Matthew was a free spirit and loved people, especially his family and close friends. He was an exceptional writer and spent many hours writing in his journals. Matthew loved to cook for his friends and family, and always put his own unique spin on what he was making. He loved to hike and to be outside doing just about anything. Matthew was...