All Obituaries

James S. Shukie, age 70, of Newtown, CT beloved husband of Margaret “Peggy” Conlisk Shukie for 45 years, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 13, 2021.  Jim lived in an extraordinary life and had a positive impact on everyone that was fortunate enough to know him.  Its with joy that we look back on his fulfilling achievements and life. Jim was born in Westport, CT on December 10, 1950 to the late John and Mabel Clark Shukie.  Jim attended Assumption...

Theodore “Ted” Larkin, 89, of Milford, died January 11, 2021.  He was born in 1931, in Waterbury, CT the oldest child of Rosalind and Harry “Buzzy” Larkin. Ted served as an instructor at West Point Academy during the Korean War, and graduated from Fairfield University, paying his way by working at the University as a janitor. He worked as a Yellow Pages salesman at SNET for over 35 years. Ted married MaryJane Stierhem Larkin in 1949. He spent many years...

Kenneth Wilhelm, age 70, of West Haven, beloved father, died on Monday, January 11, 2021.  Ken was born in Milford on January 18, 1950 to the late Leonard and Leonora Nastu Wilhelm.  He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a master’s degree in music education.  He went on to teach music in Milford at Calf Pen Meadow and Simon Lake elementary schools, and gave lessons at Fladd Music Center.  He loved music and played multiple instruments in local...

Gertrude (Trudy) Tremml Simpson, age 94, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Edward V. Simpson, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021.  Trudy was born in Bronx, NY on September 26, 1926 to the late Peter and Gertrude Behrivanger Tremml.  She was an active parishioner of St. Mary Church (Precious Blood Parish) for many years.  Trudy worked at the Kennedys/Nyden’s clothing store at CT Post Mall and later retired from the City of Milford Registrar’s Office where she most...

Diane H. Riley, age 88, of Old Saybrook, died on Saturday, January 9th, 2021.  Diane was born in West Haven, CT on February 17, 1932 to the late Harold and Dorothy Elliot Miller.  She graduated from Milford High School in 1949 and was the President of the Milford High School EAN Sorority.   Diane was the Managing Editor at the Daily Milford Citizen, Editor at the Stamford Advocate and Editor at the Westport Monthly Magazine Carousel.  She later worked for...

Joseph Dunbar Lang, age 87, of Milford, beloved husband of the late Shirley Daniels Lang, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.  Joseph was born in Cottage City, MD on October 28, 1933 to the late George and Mabel Synder Lang.  He was a parts manager at Milford Auto Sales and Waters Auto Sales for many years.  He was a 50 year Mason member, was the past Master of Ansantawae Lodge #89 and a member of the Jolly Mariners.  Survivors include his children: Susan Louise Lang of...

Barbara Hanson, age 82, of Milford, beloved wife of the late Robert Hanson, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.  Barbara was born in Mount Vernon, NY on February 28, 1938 to the late Franklin and Mildred Breese Pratt. Barbara worked at Bic Pen for many years in Milford, where she met her best friend and sister Patti Tichy. Survivors include her children: Lori Foncello of Stratford, Robert Hanson Jr. of Milford, Lindy Smith of Milford and Kenneth Hanson of Milford, two grandchildren, Amy...

Inez T. Adkins, age 82, of East Haven, (formerly of Jamestown, RI) beloved wife of the late Donald R. Adkins Sr., died on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021.  Inez was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 10, 1938 to the late Adelino Rodrigues and Lillian Candeias Rodrigues.  Inez worked at Heating Oil Partners for many years.  She is survived by her children: Donald R. Adkins Jr. and his wife Dianne of Hawaii and DawnMarie (Adkins) Portoff and her husband Howard of Milford, CT, and...

John Francis Jones, 75, of Stratford CT, passed away on January 3, 2021.  Born in Cranston, RI on April 12, 1945 to the late Eva Cobb & Arthur Jones, John is survived by his wife Sandra, daughter Natasha Peruzzi (Ronald), son John Jones II (Hedieh) and daughter Nickole Staves (Andrew). He found great joy in his four grandchildren,  Ana Peruzzi, Alexandria Peruzzi, Benjamin Staves and Katherine Staves. John is also survived by his five siblings, Arthur, Leah, Mary-Lou,...

Judith (Judy) Delaney, age 81, of Milford, CT passed away on January 3, 2021 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife of 59 years of Jack Delaney. Judy was born in Hyannis, MA on November 1, 1939, the daughter of the late Richard and Miriam Cochran. She graduated from Wellfleet, MA High School in 1957 and from the University of Massachusetts in 1961 with a degree in Elementary Education. She and Jack met at UMASS and they married in June 1961. In...