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Volume 42, Number 9 Published by The Glastonbury Citizen December 1, 2017 Attack on Dog Devastates Couple by Elizabeth Regan Bill Barrows said it was over in seconds. Wilcox tickets for both infractions, as well as That’s how long it took for a Portland Rott- one for having a nuisance dog. weiler to grab Barrows’ four-pound Yorkshire Jake was put on a two-week quarantine at terrier, Lizzie, and shake her to death on a dusky Wilcox’s residence because he didn’t have a afternoon in mid-November, he recounted this current rabies shot, according to Perruccio. week. State law permits animal control officers to al- Barrows said he was walking his small two low home quarantine in cases where dog bites dogs on the sidewalk in front of a four-family occur on the owner’s property. rental home on 380 Main St. when the Rott- The dog must also be leashed and muzzled weiler escaped from the front porch. for the rest of its life, Perruccio said. Barrows had already scooped up eight-year- A nuisance dog is described in state statute old Lola and was reaching out for four-year- as one with a “vicious disposition” or one that old Lizzie at the moment the dog attacked, he barks too much. A first-time offender gets a said. ticket, while any subsequent violations of nui- The Rottweiler’s owner rushed out, striking sance dog laws are treated as misdemeanor the large dog with his fist until Lizzie was re- crimes. At that point, decisions regarding the leased. “restraint or disposal” of the dog may be made A report from Animal Control Officer Karen by a judge. Perruccio identified the owner as Ronald In a brief response this week, Wilcox said Wilcox and his dog as Jake. Jake has never done anything like this before. Jake’s leash had been secured under Wilcox’s “I regret what happened,” he said. “And I’m foot before the dog got away, according to the complying with everything that the state’s asked report. me to do.” Barrows described rushing home to 350 Main Perruccio, who has been an animal control St., where his wife, Ann, administered mouth- officer for 10 years, said she had not received to-mouth to an unresponsive Lizzie. any complaints about Jake before or since the “I knew in my heart the dog was gone,” Bar- November attack on the Barrows’ dog. I Think I’m Gonna Like It Here… Podium Players will present Annie, the classic rows said. But the couple got in their car and She emphasized the importance of reporting musical based on the comic strip Little Orphan Annie, at East Hampton High took her to Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center any attacks when they happen, adding that there School this weekend. The show stars 14-year-old Mary Rainville as the plucky in Middletown anyway. are more enforcement options available for sub- Several subsequent attempts at resuscitation sequent offenses. and optimistic orphan who finds a family in the billionaire “Daddy” Warbucks by veterinary technicians were unsuccessful. “If people report it, we can use the laws that and his secretary, Grace Farrell. Rainville is seen here with Jordan Werme, who Perruccio said the dog was not licensed or we have,” she said. plays the butler, Drake. See story, additional photo on page 17. up to date on rabies vaccinations. She issued See Attack page 2 Marlborough Needs Green for Its Gathering by Julianna Roche have been much slower this year, but still ex- With just one week left before the town’s pects this year’s celebration to draw in even Gathering on the Green event, the Marlborough more people than last year’s 1,800 to 2,000 at- Volunteer Fire Department (MVFD) is still tendees. He said attendance grows each year. seeking more than $3,000 in donations needed Three years ago, Asklar explained that the to meet the $5,000 used to put on the annual holiday event actually almost failed – with noth- holiday celebration – which includes a lighted ing more than simple Christmas tree lighting fire truck parade, Christmas tree lighting and and no more than 25 residents in attendance. fireworks display. “There was no firetruck parade, no music. It As of Thursday morning, the MVFD had was just a little get-together, but the members raised $1,930, according to their Go Fund Me of the fire department said ‘this could be a fan- page – an amount Rescue Captain Mark Merritt tastic thing,’” he said, adding that each year, said is “far lower” than what the fire depart- changes have been made to the event to make ment had collected at this point last year. it more “spectacular.” Indeed, in 2016, the MVFD had hit the Standing by a “bigger and better” motto, $2,000 mark three weeks before the event, giv- Asklar added that this year’s event will include ing them enough time to raise the full amount a more elaborate fire truck parade, with fire – though, Merrit noted, even that goal was trucks from six neighboring towns, and an “even reached “at the last minute.” bigger” fireworks show than in the past. Whatever is not raised by the day of the event In addition to pictures with Santa, a reading – scheduled this year for Saturday, Dec. 9 at of The Polar Express, holiday games and ac- 4:30 p.m. – is paid for by the MVFD. tivities, music, snacks and refreshments, the Merritt, who leads the fundraising and orga- MVFD also chooses a “special family” each Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Captain Mark Merritt (left), nizing efforts along with Fire Marshal Joe year to flip the switch for the Christmas tree- and Fire Marshal Joe Asklar mark and cut down trees to make enough space for a Asklar, said he wasn’t sure why contributions See Gathering page 2 launch area for the annual Gathering on the Green’s holiday fireworks display. Cover Story ï Cover Story ï Cover Story ï Cover Story ï Cover Story ï Cov From the Editor’s Desk Attack cont. from Front Page Bill Barrows conceded he failed to report an Observations & Ruminations earlier attack by Jake that he said occurred about by Mike Thompson six months ago as he was walking Lola in front I hope you all had happy Thanksgivings Elizabeth Warren as “Pocahontas.” He used of the Barrows’ home. That’s when he heard last week; that you ate well, rested well, made the term time and time again during his presi- the large dog rushing up behind him on the side- some great memories with friends and fam- dential campaign to try to disparage Warren, walk. ily – and, who knows, that you maybe even a Democrat. In 2012, when she was running “I scooped up my dog, held her against my started on early Christmas shopping, if that’s for Senate, a story broke that in the 1990s, chest, trying to get away from the dog,” Bar- your thing. (I typically wait until mid-De- Warren was listed by Harvard Law School, rows said. Then the larger dog ripped the leash cember to start it; hey, I’m a guy.) where she was a member of the faculty, as out of his hand and dislodged Lola’s collar from I spent last week in the warmth and sun- being an American Indian. Warren, who was around her head, according to Barrows. light of California, visiting family for the born in Oklahoma, has said she had mater- He said Wilcox had to tackle Jake to halt the holiday. It was a wonderful time, and when nal ancestors that were members of the attack. Cherokee and Delaware tribes; she based this The couple has hired a lawyer to recoup vet- Thanksgiving rolled around I ate quite well erinary bills and the roughly $1,500 cost of the indeed. (Bacon-wrapped turkey. Need I say assertion on “family lore.” No concrete proof dog, they said. Letters will be sent to Wilcox more?) Major tip of the hat to reporter Eliza- has yet to surface proving that Warren does as well as the owner of the rental property. beth Regan, by the way, for filling in for me indeed have Native American ancestry. The 1839 home is owned by Frederick at the paper last week. So Trump continues to pounce, calling her Scribner, of Hartford. Scribner declined to com- Anyway, while I may have taken a vaca- “Pocahontas” to make fun of her for one time ment this week. tion last week, here’s one thing that didn’t: claiming to be Native American – because “We’re brokenhearted,” Ann Barrows said. the seemingly-endless amount of sexual as- apparently Pocahontas is the only female Na- “In my opinion, you can’t replace perfect – sault/harassment allegations against every- tive American he knows of (note to Mr. Presi- one from movie stars to TV news anchors to dent: Pocahontas was Powhatan, not Chero- which is how we felt about her.” Bill and Ann Burrows with their Ann Barrows plans to advocate for a stron- U.S. senators to even Ryan Seacrest. kee), and because apparently the whole thing ger stance in state law regarding dog-on-dog surviving Yorkie, Lola. Republicans gleefully jumped on the Al is so gosh-darn hilarious. attacks. to the abutting property owner or the town? Franken news. And I have to admit, it doesn’t Trump was soundly criticized by, well, just “In the state of Connecticut, [you] can get “We have to have some clarification here. look good for Franken. As more allegations about everyone for this “Pocahontas” crack away with dog killing dog and there’s no re- This has to do with public space, private prop- come forth about him, I unfortunately can’t during, of all things, a ceremony to honor percussions. They don’t even have to be quar- erty and overall public safety,” she said. “What see how this ends in anything less than a res- Native Americans. Sarah Huckabee Sanders antined. And that’s what bothers us,” she said. are the property owner’s rights? What are the ignation. – she knows what she signed on for – imme- Local Ordinance dog walker’s rights?” Still, at least the Franken news gave Re- diately rushed to Trump’s defense, saying that East Main Street resident Sara Sterry Rutter Portland ordinance regarding roaming and publicans at least a more relevant rebuttal. she feels “what most people find offensive is has been a proponent for revising local laws nuisance dogs was added to the town law books Ever since the Roy Moore news broke, many Sen. Warren lying about her heritage to ad- regulating roaming and vicious dogs. in 2000. Republicans cried, “But what about Bill vance her career.” (Warren has denied using Rutter, who has two large dogs that she ad- First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield said this Clinton?” That was more than 20 years ago, it to advance her career, and there’s no con- mits “tend to bark,” has been on both sides of week she will be reviewing the ordinance, and there’s also the little matter of Clinton crete proof of that either.) dog-related complaints. speaking with the police department and ani- not running for the U.S. Senate. Of course, Perhaps the harshest rebukes of Trump She said a pit bull being walked on the side- mal control officers, and bringing the roaming beating on Clinton also gave Republicans an came from Native Americans themselves. walk in front of her property attacked her and nuisance issue to selectmen at their regular opportunity to beat on Hillary too and they Jacqueline Pata, executive director of the basenji in her front yard. On another occasion, meeting on Dec. 20. never miss a chance to do that, because evi- National Congress of American Indians, said, both her basenji and Labrador/Rottweiler mix Asked by the Rivereast if she plans to form a dently Election Day 2016 hasn’t happened “For Indian Country, which has a very high were accused of causing damage to a dog walk- panel to decide if Jake should be deemed vi- yet and there’s still a chance that lying bitch level of participation in the military and vet- ing by. cious, she said she would “certainly consider might win. erans’ service, it was a real honor to be at Rutter has advocated in front of the Board of it.” As for the Hollywood actors and person- that event today, and it is unfortunate that it Selectmen on multiple occasions this year to She said she has already spoken to Bill Bar- alities, it seems that every day another one was used as an opportunity to once again try strengthen local ordinance by clarifying defi- rows and plans to get more information from gets alleged of assault or harassment. And to use the word ‘Pocahontas’ in a negative nitions and provisions, as well as making sure him in the coming weeks. fast work is being made of their careers in way towards a political adversary.” it is in line with state statute. “I’m very grateful that Mr. Barrows had the response. Which makes me wonder: Why is Russell Begaye, president of the Navajo Clarification of the ordinance would ensure interest and fortitude to come forward and let it that folks like Kevin Spacey and Jeffrey Nation, said Trump’s use of the name was everyone is treated according to the same spe- people know,” Bransfield said. Tambor are losing their movie and TV gigs “derogatory” and “disrespectful to Indian na- cific set of rules, she said. Bill and Ann Barrows said this week it’s been – and yet Donald Trump still gets to be presi- tions.” An updated ordinance would also make it difficult coming to terms with the fact that their dent of the United States? “The campaign is over,” Begaye said. “The easier for people to understand what their rights dog is considered property in the eyes of the * * * nation needs to move forward, and using Na- and responsibilities are when it comes to own- law. Speaking of Trump: Does he have to em- tive Americans in this way, in this type of ing a dog. “You get so attached. Now that we’re older barrass himself, and by extension the office honoring setting is something that should not Some of the issue, she said, also goes back and the kids are gone, this is our big deal. It of the presidency, on a daily basis? be happening.” makes it a hard thing to handle,” Bill Barrows to a prominent question in town: Does respon- Monday, as I’m sure many of you have It shouldn’t be happening, but it is – and it said. sibility for what happens on sidewalks belong heard by now, a ceremony was held at the will likely continue. Trump was elected presi- White House to honor Navajo veterans of dent more than a year ago, folks; the hopes World War II. Which seems like a pretty that he’d change once he won are most cer- Portland’s Law on Vicious Dogs simple thing to not screw up. Say some nice tainly dashed by now. What we saw in 2015 words, shake hands, take pictures, and move and 2016 is what we’re seeing today. Only Portland’s local law regarding vicious dogs came onto the property to commit a crime, or on to the next appointment, controversy-free. now it’s as president of the United States. came about in 2000 because the number of if the dog was being teased, tormented, abused But that’s not our Donny. What a sad, embarrassing thought. “unprovoked attacks by vicious dogs” was in- or assaulted before it attacked. No, Trump had to kick off his comments * * * creasing across the country at a time when • Dogs deemed vicious must be confined to with one of his favorite jabs: referring to Sen. See you next week. existing laws didn’t deal adequately with the a locked enclosure and may only be let out threat, according to the ordinance’s stated under direct supervision. Outside of the en- purpose. closure, vicious dogs must be muzzled and The local law specifies: attached to a chain-type leash no longer than • A dog cannot be identified as vicious based 3-feet long. The owner is required by the or- on “past behavior or propensity” alone, ac- dinance to post warning signs on the property. cording to ordinance. It’s up to a three-mem- • If a dog identified by animal control as ber panel composed of the first selectman, a vicious is found unattended out of its enclo- state-licensed veterinarian and a public health sure, unmuzzled, or unleashed, it is to be im- official to make that determination as part of pounded for two weeks. If it’s impounded a public hearing. twice, local law allows the “expeditious and • The panel can be convened by the first humane” killing of the dog pending a hearing selectman once an animal control officer has before local officials. The dog owner is also probable cause to believe the dog is vicious. entitled to a hearing before the commissioner • The ordinance defines a vicious dog as one of the state Department of Agriculture. that bites, inflicts injury, assaults or otherwise • The ordinance also allows the town to put attacks a human being or domestic animal down a dog already deemed vicious if the ani- without provocation on public or private prop- mal wounds or kills a person or domestic ani- erty. mal. The owner may appeal the decision to • A dog is not considered vicious under the the Department of Agriculture. ordinance if the animal harms someone who

Cover Story ï Cover Story ï Cover Story ï Cover Story ï Cover Story ï Cov Gathering cont. from Front Page lighting, which starts at 6 p.m., just before the 4:30 p.m. The lighted fire truck parade and ar- fireworks. rival of Santa will begin at 5 p.m. From 5:15-6 “It’s always been our intent to have a better p.m., pictures with Santa will be taken and at 6 celebration year after year,” Asklar said. “And p.m. the Christmas tree lighting and fireworks this year will be the absolute, ultimate, fantas- display will start. tic celebration we’ve ever had.” To donate, visit the event’s Go Fund Me page * * * at gofundme.com/4obd6a8. Checks can also be The Gathering on the Green, which is hosted made payable to Marlborough Volunteer Fire by the MVFD in partnership with the Knights Department and sent to P.O. Box. 237, of Columbus and the Marlborough Parks and Marlborough, CT 06447. For more information, Recreation department, will kick off with fam- call 860-295-6203. ily activities, crafts, holiday music and more at Annie Takes the Stage This Weekend in East Hampton by Elizabeth Regan “They give me the lines,” she laughed. For a lot of people, just seeing these song And while she can’t exactly relate to Annie’s titles in print will be enough to keep them hum- experience as a parentless 11-year-old in the ming all day long: “Tomorrow,” “You’re Never 1930s, she said the plucky and positive little Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” and “It’s a girl “is a fun character to play.” Hard Knock Life.” Hurd said the Podium Players board of di- But Podium Players Director Patrique Hurd rectors chose the musical Annie because of its promised that watching this weekend’s live large cast, room for a lot of children, and its performances of the musical Annie at East holiday theme. Hampton High School will yield an even more “Annie takes place around Christmas and enthusiastic, nostalgic and immersive experi- ends on Christmas Day, so it’s very seasonal ence. and very timely,” she said. “Plus, everybody “It’s a great holiday show and everybody loves to see their children do shows.” knows the tunes,” Hurd said. “I’m sure by bows, This is Hurd’s first show with the Podium everybody’s going to be singing ‘Tomorrow’ at Players. With a degree in theater, she has the top of their lungs.” supplemented a day job in medical administra- With its origin in the Little Orphan Annie tion with numerous creative endeavors through comic strip that brightened newspaper pages the years and across the state. from 1924-2010, the musical first hit the stage Hurd owned a production company based out on Broadway in 1977. It ran for almost six of the former Marco Polo Restaurant in East years. Hartford that put on original, interactive din- The musical follows Annie as she gets a tem- ner theater productions for a decade. She also porary reprieve from the orphanage run by evil works as a performer at the Connecticut Re- Miss Hannigan. The break comes after she naissance Faire, with whom she also serves as manages to score an invitation from billionaire the education coordinator. Con artist Rooster Hannigan (Keith Cummings, back left) and a police officer Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks to spend Christmas No stranger to Annie, she said she has both (Scott Minnick, back right) make trouble for Annie (Mary Rainville) and her dog at his mansion. directed and acted in the musical. Sandy (Klara Cygas) in the Podium Players production of the musical Annie. The multi-generational cast boasts 19 chil- “I played Miss Hannigan, the bad guy,” she dren as orphans, an adult ensemble that includes said. “That’s my specialty. I’m a villain.” in front of the boys in my class, though.” place that’s their own,” she said. a handful of teenagers, and several adult lead It was Hurd who made the decision to cast a Hurd said the show, which is under the mu- The group currently practices at the high actors. human in the part of Sandy, the dog, due to a sical direction of Kristine Pekar, features about school, middle school and library community Mary Rainville, an East Hampton High dearth of acting dogs and an abundance of act- eight people playing a dozen instruments. room as space and time allows. Props and cos- School freshman, will play the recognizable ing kids. “We have wonderful live musicians,” she tumes are stored in member’s homes and ga- red-haired, red-dressed title character. Klara Cygas, 9, plays the canine in a fluffy, said. “The show sounds terrific.” rages. Rainville has been acting since she was about light brown costume made for her by her Podium Players started in 1959 as a Hebron- “It’s just a lot easier when you keep things four years old, a pastime she enjoys because it mother. based barbershop quartet and has grown into a in one place,” Hurd said. gives her the opportunity to become someone Cygas has performed for three years in the well-established community theater program in The production will begin tonight at 7 p.m. she’s not. East Hampton-based Young People’s Center for East Hampton. It will continue Saturday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. and “I’m an awkward person. I’m bad at speak- Creative Arts. According to Hurd, what’s missing now is a 7 p.m., with a final performance Sunday, Dec. ing,” she said of her real-life persona. She is currently a fourth-grade student at dedicated space for the nonprofit group. 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at Acknowledging the irony inherent in mak- Center School in East Hampton. “Their biggest difficulty is the fact that they podiumplayers.org for $15/adult and $12/stu- ing herself the center of attention on stage, she “I mostly like to act when there’s singing in do not have their own venue. It would be great dents and seniors. Tickets will be available at said it works because she doesn’t have to come it. I just sing all the time,” Cygas said, before if the community got together and perhaps tried the door. up with the words on her own. pausing to add this giggled caveat: ”I don’t sing to see about raising funds to get them some

Yankees Cap Leads to Carjacking Arrest in East Hampton by Elizabeth Regan Based on DNA evidence from a New York cert tickets, in the backseat. Her friend, Walter affidavit said, but about $8,000 had allegedly felony convictions for third-degree burglary, Yankees baseball cap, East Hampton Police last “McBride” Willis, told police there was $7,500 been taken from the back. possession of narcotics and possession of mari- week arrested an East Haven man in connec- in cash in a backpack he had intended to use to East Hampton police dog Ardo and Connecti- juana. tion with an armed carjacking on Haddam Neck purchase a silk screening business. cut State Police canine Brutus were unable to State Judicial Branch records show Richkow- Road in March. O’Brien told officers she noticed a man in a track the suspect from the recovered vehicle, ski had been arrested two times in August on a Edward Richkowski, 45, is alleged to have gray hoodie walking toward Route 151 near her according to the affidavit. Police said they were host of charges, including third-degree burglary jumped into the driver’s seat of a Subaru Legacy house around 2:45 p.m., according to the affi- not able to find any fingerprints from the sus- and resisting arrest. and taken off after a brief struggle with the davit. She said the stranger asked her if every- pect, either. According to the Shoreline Times, Richkow- owner’s friend, according to the arrest warrant thing was okay, to which she replied she was It wasn’t until Oct. 18 that toxicology results ski was apprehended on Aug. 14 in a large affidavit. DNA from the baseball cap that fell fine – then the man ran to the car and jumped in. came back identifying Richkowski’s DNA as marsh where he was hiding as police officers off the suspect’s head during the scuffle was The affidavit said both O’Brien and Willis part of the mixture found on the Yankees hat, from Guilford, Madison, North Branford, the sent to the state toxicology lab and ultimately told police they ran toward the car, with O’Brien the affidavit said. Connecticut State Police and the Department used to identify Richkowski, police said. opening the driver’s side backdoor to try to get Police said Richkowski submitted to a com- of Energy and Environmental Protection Richkowski was charged with first-degree her belongings while Willis opened the driver’s parative DNA test, the results of which have searched from land and air. robbery, carjacking, second-degree larceny, door and attempted to grab the keys out of the not yet been received, and invoked his Miranda The Shoreline Times reported in September third-degree assault, second-degree threatening ignition. Willis told officers the man elbowed rights on Oct. 19. Though he refused to give a that Richkowski was being investigated for and carrying a pistol without a permit. He was him in the face numerous times before saying statement without a lawyer present, police said possible involvement in a spate of residential also charged with four separate counts of fail- “I’ll f—ing shoot you” and then pointing a he provided his cell phone number. burglaries in Madison, Guilford and neighbor- ure to appear stemming from burglary charges handgun at him. Subsequent investigation revealed several ing towns. in the shoreline area. The car went south on Haddam Neck Road, phone calls were made on his cell phone within The East Hampton investigation remains Meghan O’Brien’s car was running in the police said. About two hours later, after offic- the vicinity of the robbery around the same time, open, the affidavit said. driveway of her 12 Haddam Neck Rd. residence ers had initiated interviews with witnesses and according to the affidavit. Richkowski is currently being held on as she loaded it up for a trip to Pennsylvania on started a search, the car was located on Basket Police said Richkowski has a criminal record $250,000 at MacDougall-Walker Correctional March 17, the affidavit said. She had about $350 Shop Road in Haddam Neck. Of the money, going back 25 years, with misdemeanor and Institution in Suffield. in a pouch in the front seat and $500, plus con- O’Brien’s $300 was still in the front seat, the Portland Police News Bourbeau Appointed as Finance 11/13: Matthew Gut, 21, of no certain ad- said. dress, was charged with third-degree burglary, 11/16: Kyle Eighmie, 26, of 95 Rhoda Lane, Board Alternate in Marlborough sixth-degree larceny and violation of protective Bristol, was charged with third-degree larceny, by Julianna Roche having obtained master’s degree in mathemat- order, Portland police said. police said. Resident Deborah ics and managing financials in her own house- 11/13: Michael Shelton, 45, of 4 Anthes Ave., 11/16: Tony Lee, 18, of 1 Brainard Dr., was Bourbeau may have hold for years. Sandy Hook, was charged with operating un- charged with possession of drug parapherna- struck out at the polls “It’ll take a meeting or two to listen to der the influence and driving wrong way on lia, police said. on Election Day last what’s been going on and where we’re headed divided highway, police said. 11/16: Wayne Therrien, 18, of 116 Chestnut month, but she’s a new [and then] hopefully I can give a valuable con- 11/14: Shannon White, 28, of 5A Village St., Dr., Colchester, was charged with possession member of the Board tribution,” she continued. Deep River, was charged with two counts of of less than four ounces of marijuana and pos- of Finance anyway. Board of Finance Chairman Doug Knowlton probation violation, possession of drug para- session of drug paraphernalia, police said. Bourbeau was ap- – who said he’s known Bourbeau for years, phernalia, and criminal impersonation, police pointed Nov. 21 to fill both personally and as a former teacher to his a vacant alternate po- own children – said this week that the new sition on the finance alternate’s “strongly opinionated” nature will board – a seat left bring a new and “quite historical” perspective open after former al- Deborah Bourbeau to the board. East Hampton Police News ternate Ryan Gritter moved to another town. “To me it was a no-brainer – why wouldn’t 11/4: Steven Bortz, 28, of 41 Glenn Rd., East charged with illegal possession of cocaine and Her term runs through 2019. you appoint the one other person that was will- Hartford, was arrested and charged with driv- intent to sell, police said. Bourbeau, an Independent who ran on the ing to run [for the finance board]?” Knowlton ing under the influence, failure to drive right, 11/18: Neil Singhal, 37, of 148 Salem Dr., Democratic ticket, was vying for one of two said, adding that Bourbeau’s input will be valu- operating under suspension and resisting arrest, Cromwell, was arrested and charged with driv- open full seats on the finance board in the Nov. able while the town is “facing some tough East Hampton Police said. ing while under suspension, failure to drive 7 election. She lost her bid by a mere 19 votes, times coming up” in terms of setting future 11/12: Brittany Delaware, 27, of 54 Midwood right, and failure to carry registration, police a tally that held up at the following week’s town budgets. Farm Rd., was arrested and charged with oper- said. recount. With her first Board of Finance meeting as ating an unregistered motor vehicle and oper- Also, from Nov. 13-19, officers responded However, with the alternate vacancy avail- an alternate approaching on Dec. 13, Bourbeau ating a motor vehicle while under suspension, to 15 medical calls, eight motor vehicle acci- able thanks to Gritter’s departure, the Board said her main concern while seated will be to police said. dents, 12 alarms, and made 21 traffic stops, of Selectmen appointed Bourbeau last week work closely with fellow board members to During the same incident, Heath Galvin, 28, police said. to the board. come up with “creative solutions” to solving of 54 Midwood Farm Rd., was arrested and “I’m excited to be able to serve,” she said the budget crisis. this week, adding she felt “truly grateful” for “I’m still concerned with the state budget everyone who backed her during the campaign and how much money is being withheld from and voters who have since voiced their sup- the towns, and where that money is going to port of her serving on the board. come from,” she said, adding the board needs Colchester Police News “I feel like I can make a difference,” to come up with a “multi-year solution” rather 11/15: Colchester Police said Christopher of 83 Bellview Ave., Bristol, was arrested and Bourbeau added. “I said when I ran I would than a one-year solution when putting forth Allen, 32, of 12 Balaban Rd., Apt. 211, was charged with possession of a controlled sub- not play politics because in small towns, poli- future budgets. arrested and charged with second-degree fail- stance, sixth-degree larceny, and conspiracy. tics shouldn’t be an issue. We’re all friends “We’re all part of the problem, so we all ure to appear. 11/24: State Police said Thomas M. and neighbors, and all living in the same town need to be part of the solution,” she said. “Ev- 11/17: Colchester Police said at approxi- Soboleski, 27, of 70 Cato Corner Rd., was ar- so no matter what affiliation we are, we have eryone is going to need to take some kind of mately 1:49 p.m., they received a report of a rested and charged with criminal violation of a to work together.” hit, [but the hit should be] as easy to swallow theft from a residence on Chestnut Hill Road, restraining order: non-threatening, second-de- Having been a Marlborough resident for as possible.” in which the victim claimed an unknown per- gree criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct. 42 years and a Marlborough Elementary Bourbeau joins newcomer Republicans Bob son had made forced entry through the unoc- 11/24: Colchester Police said Timothy K. School (MES) teacher for 35, Bourbeau said Cindric and Liz Gorgoglione as the third Board cupied home’s front door and allegedly stole Cromwell, 41, of 123 Gill St., was arrested and she feels her longtime involvement in town of Finance alternate. There are six full mem- numerous jewelry items. This case remains charged with disorderly conduct and third-de- and her background will be assets to the board, bers of the board. under investigation. gree assault. 11/17: State Police said Aurora Houghtaling, 11/27: State Police said Malcolm Armati, 25, 43, of 23 Louis Ln., was arrested and charged of 15 Haywardville Rd., East Haddam, was ar- for sixth-degree larceny. rested and charged with second-degree failure Hebron Police News Marlborough 11/22: State Police said Ryan Deraffaele, 35, to appear. 11/12: State Police said Jefferson R. Barbabosa, 25, of 30 Long Hill Rd., Andover, Police News was arrested and charged with operating a mo- 11/24: State Police said Pamela A. Arias, 24, tor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alco- of 2 Best View Rd., Quaker Hill, was arrested hol and making an improper turn. and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol. 11/24: State Police said Darren Paradis, 53, Man Transported by Life Star Andover Police News of 436 Burrritt St., New Britain, was arrested After Utility Pole Crash in Colchester and charged with operating a motor vehicle 11/22: State Police said Anthony J. by Julianna Roche under the influence of drugs/alcohol and fail- Robinson, 21, of 16 Boston Hill Rd., was ar- After crashing into a utility pole, a northbound side of the road before striking a ure to drive in the proper lane of a multiple lane rested and charged with fourth-degree crimi- Glastonbury man was carried by Life Star to mailbox and utility pole with its front end. highway. nal mischief, disorderly conduct, and violation the hospital for possible head injuries Friday, Police said the Dodge came to a final rest of a protective order. Nov. 24, police said. in a wooded area and Ayers was transported According to police, Alexander D. Ayers, by LifeStar to St. Francis Hospital in Hart- 25, of 395 Addison Rd., Glastonbury, was ford for potential head injuries. driving his Dodge Ram 2500 southbound on Upon arrival at the hospital, Ayers was Amston Road, when the vehicle crossed the found to be suffering from non-life threaten- center double yellow line, moving across the ing injuries and the case remains under in- northbound lane and off the roadway on the vestigation, according to police. Obituaries Colchester Marlborough Portland East Hampton Peter Charles Doyle Frederick A. Nichols Jr. Robert H. Lentz Jr. Howard W. Boutillier Peter Charles Doyle, Frederick A. Nichols Robert “Duster” Howard W. Boutil- 62, of Lake Hayward, Jr., 87, of Marlborough, Hugh Lentz, Jr., 53, of lier, 88, of East Hamp- beloved husband of husband of the late Portland, beloved hus- ton, passed away peace- Kimberly, passed away Louise (Coleman) band of Joal (Balzer) fully at Middlesex Hos- Thanksgiving Day, Nichols, died Saturday, Lentz, passed away on pital with his loving Nov. 23. Born Nov. 14, Nov. 25 at Marlborough Monday, Nov. 20 at The family at his side. Born 1955, in New Britain, Health Care. Born July Hospital of Central Jan. 5, 1929, in Hartford, he was the son of 18, 1930, in Middle- Connecticut. Born in he was the son of the late Marian (Giannotta) town, he was the son of Hartford, he was the son Elwood and Frieda Crane of Fort Pierce, the late Frederick and of Robert and Lilly (Rehm) Boutillier. Fla. Pete passed on his Beulah (Goff) Nichols. Diane (Lundell) Lentz, Howard was prede- 38th wedding anniver- Frederick and Louise Sr. of Haddam. ceased by his loving sary, when he married moved to Marlborough Duster lived in Port- wife of 60 years Jose- the love of his life, Kim- in 1957. He was retired land since 1998 and was phine (Prete) Boutillier; berly Ann Belliveau, in 1979. from the State of Connecticut Highway Depart- a member of Faith Lutheran Church in two sisters, Jean Rackle, Rose Boutillier and one Pete was known as the “Tree Guy” as owner/ ment and also from Coca-Cola in East Hartford. Middletown. He graduated from Haddam- brother Roy Boutillier. Howard is survived by five operator of Pro Property Care. He was also a Frederick served his country in the Army National Killingworth High School in 1982 and Rhode Is- children, Howard Jr. and wife Trisha of Texas, printer by trade for many years. A truly selfless Guard during the Korean War. He was a member land School of Photography. Rob was employed Lisa Boutillier and her wife Ginnene Branch, John man, he was always willing and able to lend a of the American Legion Post in Marlborough, the at Comcast for over 25 years and was an avid and wife Beverly of East Hampton, Linda Kriss hand or ear to anyone at a moment’s notice. East Hampton VFW Post 5095, and a life mem- Dallas Cowboys and Boston Red Sox fan. of East Hampton, Joseph and wife Marina of East Most importantly, he was a devoted family man ber of the Marlborough Volunteer Fire Depart- Along with his wife and parents, Rob is sur- Hampton; 12 grandchildren, Christopher and wife who, in addition to his mother and wife, leaves ment. He was a lifelong camper and a member of vived by his son, Troy Lentz of Portland; two Debbie Boucher of New Britain, Michael Boucher three children: Jessica Crocker (Lewis) of Berlin, the Nutmeg Winnebago Club. daughters, Elizabeth St. Paul of Middletown and and Michelle Mohr of Wethersfield, Sarah Moyer Sara Charbonnier (David) of Salem and William He is survived by his three sons, Frederick A. Stacey Lentz of Portland; a granddaughter, and husband Matthew of Middletown, Allysa Doyle of East Haddam; five grandchildren: Layla, Nichols III and his wife Maureen of Virginia, Natalya Ledger; a brother, Scott Lentz of Haddam; Boutillier of Enfield, Bryan Boutillier of Port- Marlee, Ozzy, Samuel and Evan; two sisters: Brian C. Nichols of Marlborough, and Kevin E. his aunt and uncle, Sylvia and Richard Lundell land, Lindsey, Taylor and Garrett of Texas, Maria Nancy Cservak (Brad Gaddy) of Vero Beach, Fla. Nichols and his wife Melissa of Moodus; his of Haddam; an uncle, Ralph Lentz and an aunt, Kauffman and husband Brandon of Portland, Jo- and Martha Finke (James) of Columbus, Ind.; daughter, Karen N. Cole of Marlborough; sisters- Nancy Lentz, and several first cousins. seph Boutillier of East Hampton, Thomas and mother-in-law, Arlene Belliveau of Unionville; in-law Barbara Roberts and husband Zane and Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 3, Dana Kriss of East Hampton; four great-grand- and numerous extended family and friends. Jean Coleman; cousin Elaine Bentley; seven at 4 p.m., at Haddam Neck Covenant Church, 17 children, Deanna, Dylan, Vanessa Boucher of He was predeceased by his father, Robert grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Haddam Neck Rd., East Hampton. Burial will be New Britain and Mikah Boucher of Wethersfield; Crane, as well as his father-in-law, Richard Friends called at the Spencer Funeral Home, at the convenience of the family. two nephews, Fred and wife Jackie Rackle of Belliveau. 112 Main St., East Hampton, on Tuesday, Nov. Family and friends may call Sunday afternoon Wethersfield, William and Debbie Rackle of Iowa; The family will receive guests from 2-5 p.m. 28. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. from 3-4 p.m. at the church. two sisters-in-law, Rosemary Maglieri and Atilda Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral 29. Burial followed in Marlboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Duster’s Harvey. Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. Ser- In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be memory may be made to Camp Calumet, P.O. Box Howard worked for the Hartford Fire Depart- vices and burial will be private. made to the Roy B. Pettengill Ambulance Assoc. 236, West Ossipee, NH 03890. ment and Pratt & Whitney for 33 years. Howard The family would like to extend their heartfelt P.O. Box 308 Marlborough, CT 06447 or to To share memories or send condolences to the belonged to the AF & AM Anchor Lodge 112 of thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of both the Marlborough Congregational Church P.O. Box family, visit doolittlefuneralservice.com. East Hampton for 53 years. He also belonged to S4 and Hospice Units at Middlesex Hospital. In 57, Marlborough, CT 06447. the Sphinx Shrine of Newington for 20 years. appreciation, those who wish may make memo- To leave online condolences, visit spencer While serving at Sphinx Shrine Howard was chief rial contributions to Middlesex Hospital Hospice, funeralhomeinc.com. of the False Alarmers for 3 years. Howard man- Office of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent St., Colchester aged for the East Hampton Little League for 17 Middletown, CT 06457 (middlesexhospital.org). Colchester Marion Irene Culhane years, where he coached his sons John and Joe. He took his Little League Teams to seven cham- Marion Irene Cul- pionships and coached four All Star Teams. Sondra Ann Champagne hane, 89, of Colchester, Colchester Howard always said, “Without family you have Sondra Ann Champagne, 83, of Colchester, was called home to the nothing.” Mason Lee Ford Sr. passed away Saturday, Nov. 25, at Apple Rehab Lord and many trea- Friends called at Spencer Funeral Home, 112 Mason Lee Ford Sr., in Colchester after a long illness, with her beloved sured loved ones who Main St., East Hampton, Thursday Nov. 30. There 72, lifetime resident of family by her side. Born in Hartford Jan. 16, 1934, had gone before Mon- was a Masonic service that evening, with his Colchester, passed away she was a daughter of Jack and Edith (Kashkin) day, Nov. 27. Born May brothers from the Anchor Lodge. A funeral lit- Thanksgiving Day, Nov. Solomon. 25, 1928, in Brooklyn, urgy will be held today, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. in St. 23. Mason was born Sondra married Philip Raymond Champagne N.Y., she was a daughter Patrick Church in East Hampton. Burial will fol- Sept. 7, 1945, to the late and the couple made their home and raised their of the late John and Irene low in St. Patrick Cemetery. Carter and Thelma family on South Main Street in Colchester. Philip (Moisan) McCarthy. To leave online condolences, visit spencer (Reeves) Ford. predeceased her Feb. 8, 1996. She married John F. funeralhomeinc.com. Prior to his retirement Sondra retired several years ago after having Culhane Oct. 1, 1950. in 2006, Mason worked worked as a clerk for the Connecticut Lottery. She The couple moved from as a professional truck enjoyed crocheting and knitting crafts but she will New York to Connecticut where they made their Marlborough driver for most of his be remembered most for the love and devotion home and raised their family. They shared 25 years life, served as town con- she gave so generously to her beloved family. together before John predeceased her Dec. 9, 1975. Jean F. Moody stable in Lebanon for 10 She will be sadly missed but always remem- Marion was a registered nurse, and will be re- Jean F. (McKnight) Moody, beloved wife of years and was a life member of the Colchester- bered by her children, Stephen and his wife Linda membered for her caring and compassionate na- the late Richard W. Moody, passed away peace- Hayward Volunteer Fire Company, serving as a Champagne of Jewett City, Robin Lynn of ture. Her kindness and warm, welcoming smile fully on Sunday, Nov. 19, in Citrus Springs, Fla. fire police officer and ambulance driver. Colchester, Wendy and her husband Dick Ford will be remembered by all whose lives she Jean was born to the late Esley and Margaret (Gal- Mason had a love for trucks, wrestling, drag of Hebron, Barri and her husband Craig Fox of touched. Marion was a communicant of St. An- lant) McKnight in Stoneham, Mass., on Aug. 6, racing and any muscle car out there. He had an Salem; a brother, Gary and his wife Judi Solomon drew Church in Colchester. She was a member of 1934. She was raised in Stoneham, Mass., and even greater love for his family and friends. He of Palm Springs, Calif.; an aunt, Mildred Kashkin Colchester Grange No. 78 and had served as sec- attended local schools. leaves his loving wife of 11 years (and compan- of Colchester; 13 grandchildren, Drew Cham- retary for many years. In her spare time, she en- After graduation she met and married the love ion of nearly 30), Barbara (Light) Ford; three pagne, Jack Champagne, S.J. Champagne, joyed watching birds as well as UConn basket- of her life, Richard Moody. They later moved to children, Vanessa and Rob Migliore of East Hart- Amanda Young, Jessica Young, Jennifer Tussing, ball. However, her greatest joy was found in her Marlborough and raised their three children, ford, Mason Ford Jr. of Magalia, Calif., and Mat- Jackie Reynolds, Staci Tomer, Derek Whitneck, family, to whom she was ever devoted. Steven, Linda and James. While raising their fam- thew O’Connor of Lebanon; grandchildren/great Jennifer Orfitelli, Richard Ford, Nicole Ford, She leaves five children, Thomas Culhane and ily, Jean and Richard cherished the memories of grandchildren, Michael, Kennedy, Dominic and Chelsea Fox; several great-grandchildren and wife, Patricia of Colchester, Kathleen Culhane of snowmobiling together in the Berkshires and Nina; sisters, Arlene Ford of Manchester, great-great-grandchildren; and numerous ex- Colchester, Gary Culhane and his wife, Lucille camping in the summer in Ashaway, R.I. They Geraldine and Winston Blake of Hartford and tended family and friends. of Parker, Colo., Vincent Culhane and his wife, also spent countless summers vacationing at their Virginia Green of Springfield, Mass.; sister-in- Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 30, Carolyn of Westfield, N.J., and Eileen Culhane beloved family camp in Weston, Maine, a tradi- law, Cathleen and Harry Leonard of Sefner, Fla.; at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old of Brooklyn, N.Y.; nine grandchildren, Racheal tion that still continues today. brothers-in-law Bruce Light of Enfield and Paul Hartford Rd., Colchester. A funeral home chapel Follacchio and Thomas, David, Steven, Kelly Jean and Richard retired to Florida in their later and Lori Light of Rocky Hill; numerous nieces, service followed that morning, with Sondra’s Rose, Sara, Christopher, Jonathan and Matthew years, joining lifelong friends from Marlborough. nephews, and cousins, and lifelong friends, Basil brother Gary officiating. Burial followed in the Culhane; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Ian Much of their time was spent golfing, getting to- Spedaliere and Arnold Ewing. He also leaves his State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. and Nathan; a sister-in-law, Mary Driscoll of gether with friends or visiting family. Jean was a beloved fur baby, Buttons. Donations in her memory may be made to the North Andover, Mass.; and numerous extended member of the American Legion Post 197, the In addition to his parents, he was predeceased Hartford Health Care at Home, 1290 Silas Dean family members and friends. MVFD Women’s Auxiliary, the VFW in Citrus by two sons, Kevin and Sgt. Richard Ford, and a Hwy. Ste. 4B, Wethersfield, CT 06109. In addition to her parents and husband, she was Springs, Fla., and the Red Hatters (Citrus Sassies). sister, Thelma Hubbard. For online condolences, visit auroramccarthy predeceased by two siblings, Elizabeth English Jean loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will Friends called Tuesday, Nov. 28, at the Aurora- funeralhome.com. and Robert McCarthy. be deeply missed by her family and friends. McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., The family would like to extend their deepest Jean was predeceased by her husband Richard Colchester. The funeral assembled Wednesday, Colchester gratitude to Gary and Patty Vuylsteke and Ted of 59 years. She is survived by her three chil- Nov. 29, at the funeral home, before a chapel ser- Beebe for all of their love and support through- dren; Steven Moody, Linda Myers and James vice that morning. Burial with fire department G. Ellen Graichen out the years. Moody and his wife Heidi; her grandchildren honors followed in the Linwood Cemetery. G. Ellen Graichen, 84, of Colchester, widow Friends may call 4-7 p.m. today, Dec. 1, at the Brett and Kraig Moody and their mother Gail, In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may of the late Clifton A. Graichen, passed away Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hart- Alexa and Allison Gattinella, Amber and Abby be made to the Colchester-Hayward VFC, 18-54 peacefully Sunday, Nov. 19. Born May 21, 1933 ford Rd., Colchester. The funeral liturgy will be Myers and Matthew and Rebecca Moody; her Old Hartford Road, Colchester 06415 or to the in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Frank celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, directly at sisters Ellen Smith and her husband Brian and American Diabetes Assn., P.O. Box 15829 Ar- and Lillian (Vandeusen) Moore. St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Ave., Colchester. Susan Sanborn and her husband William; brother- lington, VA 22215 (diabetes.org). Ellen was a 1951 graduate of Bacon Academy She will be laid to rest alongside her late husband in-law Wayne Moody and his wife Mary Ellen, in Colchester. She was a devoted wife, mother following Mass in the New St. Andrew Cemetery. sister-in-law Helen Warner and her husband John and grandmother who loved the simple things in In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory and several nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong life, especially working in the garden and cook- may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. friends. ing and baking for her family. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 (dav.org) Services will be held at the families’ discretion She leaves three children, Clifton “Al” Graichen or to the Cove Center for Grieving Children, 250 in Weston, Maine, in the spring of 2018. of Uncasville, Kathleen Graichen of Wisconsin Pomeroy Ave., Ste. 107, Meriden 06450 A special thanks to “The Hospice House” of and Daniel Graichen (and his wife, Gloria) of (covect.org). Citrus County for the loving and compassionate Clinton; four grandchildren; and numerous ex- For online condolences, visit auroramccarthy care they gave our mother. tended family. funeralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Fero Fu- Care of private arrangements has been entrusted neral Home in Beverly Hills, Florida. to the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester. Obituaries continued East Hampton Portland Hebron Edward V. Siwicki Jr. Edmund Glinski Joseph J. Zachmann Edward “Ed” Siwicki Edmund A. Glinski, Joseph J. Zachmann, Jr. of Port Charlotte, 89, passed away Tues- 90, of Hebron, beloved Fla., formerly of East day, Nov. 14, after a husband of the late Rena Hampton, passed away long battle with kidney (Borsotti) Zachmann surrounded by his lov- disease, only one month passed away peacefully ing wife and special after the passing of his on Sunday, Nov. 26, friend Al Friday, Oct. 6. wife Jane. with his family at his Ed was born Dec. 11, He was born Aug. 3, side. He was born on 1959, in New Britain. 1928, to the late Walter January 31, 1927 in He was the son of June and Anistasha Glinski Brooklyn, N.Y., son of (Wright) Siwicki and and grew up in Portland. the late George and Edward V. Siwicki Sr. In addition to his wife Elizabeth Zachmann. Ed was raised in Jane, he was prede- Joe was a proud vet- Southington. He and his siblings enjoyed a won- ceased by beloved eran of World War II, derful life with loving and doting parents. Ed Veronica Glinski. serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He was hon- moved to East Hampton in 1976 to live with his Ed was employed at Continental Can in his orably discharged in July 1946, having earned the Uncle Gary and Aunt Edie Nichisiti after losing youth and later by SNET in Hartford until his rank of Fireman 2nd class. After serving his coun- his mom and dad. He went to high school in East retirement. After retirement, he immediately ob- try and returning to graduate high school in New Hampton and then attended Vinal in Middletown tained a part-time job. He could always be found York, he took a summer job at Hill’s Farm in to study auto body repair. Ed worked for the State tinkering in his garage or lending a hand to any- Hebron. of Connecticut DOT until he retired in 2003. Ed one who needed it. He was never idle. This is where he met the love of his life, mar- was a member of the Haddam Neck and then East Ed was especially proud to have become a ried and spent 64 loving years till her passing in Hampton Volunteer Fire Departments. Master Mason and then a Shriner. His family was 2015. In his younger years he was employed as a He married Sharon Wallace and they led a rich also very proud of that achievement. truck driver for the NYC Parks Dept. Joe was a life enjoying family and friends, camping, boat- Ed and Jane were both extremely hardworking carpenter by trade and had been employed for over ing and riding motorcycles. Ed enjoyed holiday people who spent their lives loving and taking 27 years with G. Fox & Co. in Hartford as well as celebrations and gatherings and had a special love care of their family and each other. They were a house framer for U&R Construction. He was of Christmas cookies. He likely developed this married Jan. 8, 1949 and survived 68 years of also a truck driver for Dart’s Dairy and the Bentley fondness of sweets due to the amazing baking marriage. This just proves their love and friend- Oil Company. Joe was a longtime communicant talents of his mom and sister Carol. ship withstood the test of time and is now eternal. of Church of the Holy Family in Hebron. He was Ed was a member of the Sons of the American Ed is survived by his son, Ed Glinski (and Ed’s a member of the Hebron VFW and the Hebron Legion both here in Marlborough and in Port daughter Janel and sons Rodney and Danny) of American Legion Post 95 where he served in many Charlotte, Fla. He was very supportive and ap- Guilford; and his daughters Betty Ann Glinski (and capacities. He enjoyed carpentry, fishing, hunt- preciative of our veterans and has many friends son Michael Jacobson) of Portland and Mary Grif- ing, taking care of his pool and yard but, most of and relationships built due to the tremendous re- fin (and her daughters Joanna and Karly and son all, family. He had an amazing memory and could spect he has for our veterans. David) of Swansboro, N.C.; five great-grandchil- tell you all about family history. After retiring to Florida, Ed and Sharon taught dren; and many nieces and nephews. Also, their He is survived by his three daughters and sons- us all how to truly live and experience life. He cats Lily of Portland and Sam of North Carolina. in-law: Mary and Patrick Melfi of Hebron, Jean continued his love of motorcycles and camping Graveside services will be held in the spring at and Dale Roberts of Hebron and JoAnn and Rob- and they had many adventures together. He also St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portland. ert Bartucco of Winter Garden, Fla.; two broth- explored his love and fascination with aviation Donations in his memory and in wife Jane’s ers, Gerard Zachmann of Clifton Park, N.Y., and and achieved a pilot’s license and purchased a memory may be made to: Sudan Shriners George Zachmann of Manchester; three loving small private plane that he enjoyed immensely. Children’s Hospital, 403 East Front St., New Bern, grandchildren and three great-grandchildren: He surprised Sharon with an antique mustang NC 28560. Timothy and Melissa Dunn and their daughter for her birthday (something that she desired for Ashlyn, Melanie and Kevin Merkel and their two years). He also met many other antique car en- Portland children, Adele and Joseph; and Andrew Tarbell. thusiasts and developed friendships with many of In addition to his wife and parents he was pre- them. He became especially close to his friend Jane Glinski deceased by his brother, John Zachmann, and his Al, who shared his love for antique vehicles. Jane (Carlson) Glin- twin sisters, Elizabeth and Margaret. The passion did not stop there; Ed developed a ski, 89, passed away Calling hours were held at Holmes-Watkins love and appreciation for Hibiscus and joined the Saturday, Oct. 14 after Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester, Thurs- Hibiscus Society in Port Charlotte. He was espe- a brief illness. She was day, Nov. 30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be cially proud of his beautiful Hibiscus flowers and born June 30, 1928, the celebrated today, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m., at the Church shared photos often. He made many very special daughter of the late of the Holy Family, 180 Church St. (Route 85) in friends through this membership. Albin and Dorothy Hebron. Everyone is asked to please go directly He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Carlson. to the church. Sharon Siwicki of Port Charlotte, Fla.; sister Donna She was predeceased Burial with military honors will follow in New Siwicki and brother Wayne Johnson of California, by her sister, Janet Hebron Cemetery. Memorial contributions may sister Carol Reed of New Britain; extended fam- Landey (whom she loved be made to the Hebron V.F.W. or the Hebron ily Uncle Gary and Aunt Edie Nichisti, Darlene and missed dearly). American Legion Post 95. Dubowsky of East Hampton, Gary Nichisti Jr. of Jane was born and To leave an online condolence, visit holmes Portland, and many nieces and nephews. raised in Portland and watkins.com. Eddy is especially close to Bella Siwicki of attended Portland schools where she met, dated California, who is so much like his loving mom, and eventually married Edmund Glinski. and Scott and Lisa, who he saw daily as they were She was a loving wife and homemaker; no one growing up. could make an apple pie as good as hers. When He will be missed by many, and remembered her children were grown, she took a job at the for the life lessons he taught us, leading us by his Optical Department in Middletown, where she example. Laugh often, give love freely, be kind, was highly-respected by her peers and made life- especially to those who really need it and pursue long friends. After she retired, she kept herself your dreams. busy with her hobbies. She loved knitting Afghans Please join us in a celebration Ed’s life with fam- for everyone she knew and especially making ily and friends Saturday, Dec. 9, at the American them for the Ronald McDonald Houses; shop- Legion Post 197 in Marlborough, CT at 1:00 p.m. ping on QVC and taking care of her family. Jane is survived by one sister and brother-in- law, Ann and Bud Johnson; son Ed Glinski (and his daughter Janel and sons Rodney and Danny) of Guilford; and daughters Betty Ann Glinski (and son Michael Jacobson) of Portland and Mary Grif- fin (and her daughters Joanna and Karly and son David of Swansboro, N.C.); five great-grandchil- dren; and many nieces and nephews. Also, their cats Lily of Portland and Sam of North Carolina. Graveside services will be held in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Portland. Donations in her memory and in husband Edmund’s memory may be made to: Sudan Shriners Children’s Hospital, 403 East Front St., New Bern, NC 28560.