Obituaries/Tributes

Armand Alex Gorneault, 89, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Wolcott, died on Thursday (May 13, 2021). Armand was born on January 3, 1932 in Frenchville, Maine and was a son of the late Fred and Cecile (Deschaine) Gorneault. Prior to retiring he was employed at Marlin Rockwell in Plainville, and Acme Monico in New Britain. He had a great love of fishing, hunting, and any other thing he could do outdoors. Armand is survived by his two daughters: Elaine Carlson and son-in-law, Bruce, and Renee...

Funeral Services have been scheduled: Marcel L. Boisvert, 98, of Austin, TX, formerly of Bristol, widower of Antoinette (Calderoni) Boisvert and Jennie (Segretario) Boisvert, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Marcel was born in St. Guillaume, Quebec, Canada, on December 22, 1922 and was a son of the late Edward and Diane (Boucher) Boisvert. Raised in Canada, he moved to Bristol in 1941 where he worked for Superior Electric for 40 years retiring in 1985. He was active at the Bristol Senior...

David (Dave) Jendrejcak, 79, passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2021 at UConn Medical Center. A member of Farmington High School's Class of 1960, Dave went on to attend Central Connecticut State University. A proud veteran, Dave served in the United States Army as a member of the military police stationed both in Fort Riley, Kansas and Vietnam from 1964-1966. Dave married Janet (Jan) Robotham in June 1968 and together they had son Michael Jendrejcak followed by Brian Jendrejcak. For...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Tyler passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the age of 92 years old. Jackie was born on November 25, 1928 to Rose (Martin) and Rosario Jean. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and worked for Plymouth Spring for 20 years. On April 29, 1950, she married the love of her life, Richard Tyler, with whom she shared over 62 years of marriage before his passing in May 2012. The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jackie. She had a passion...

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph John Pisarski, 77, of Burlington, husband of Mary Jane Pisarski. Joe passed away unexpectedly on June 10th 2021 from complications of a cardiac event. Joseph was born on August 20th 1943 in Bristol to the late Regina and Alphonse Pisarski. Joe attended Bristol Central High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Joe was a proud member of the 101st Airborne...

Francis R. Boilard, 90, of Bristol, beloved husband of Pauline (Dupont) Boilard, died on Sunday (June 13, 2021) at Bristol Hospital.  Francis was born in Bristol on March 29, 1931 and was one of five children of the late Emile and Maria (Riquier) Boilard. A lifelong Bristol resident, he served three years in the Connecticut Army National Guard. He enjoyed a career with Northeast Utilities as a lineman and supervisor before retiring and was a parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Parish...

Nathan J. Barganier, affectionately known as “Nate”, 39, of Bristol, CT passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2021 following a sudden cardiac event. Nate was born on September 26, 1981 in New Britain, CT to JoAnn Barganier and the late John Barganier. Nate was fortunate enough to meet the love of his life Carrie at the young age of 16. They shared 24 years together, 13 of them in marriage, and were blessed to have three beautiful children who were the light of his life. He was an...

Tina L. Gillette (Drouin) 57, of Bristol CT passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on June 10, 2021. Tina was born on November 13, 1963 in Hartford, CT and was raised in Southington, CT. Her mother is Carolyn Gabriel (Rix), and her father the late Roger Drouin and step-father the late Robert Gabriel. Tina has a large family which included her siblings: Tamera Stamand, Terry Pritchard, Betty Wilson, Angel Foss, Pamela Cox, Bill Brunelle, Carol Walker, Roy Gabriel, Debbie Palmer, Scott...

Salvatore J. Amenta, 86, of Bristol, beloved husband of Susan (Larson) Amenta, died on Thursday (June 10, 2021) in Farmington. Sal was born on January 5, 1935 in New Britain and was a son of the late Joseph and Ann (Carrubba) Amenta. Raised in Plainville, he was an avid softball player and inductee into the Softball Hall of Fame. He served in the United States Army which included duty in Germany and where he also played softball. He also enjoyed duckpin bowling and had bowled a couple of...

James (Jim) Greco, 55, beloved father, brother and friend passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2021 surrounded by family. Born on Sept. 1, 1965 in Middletown, CT., Jim graduated from Bristol Eastern High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Technology from Central Connecticut State University. Jim worked at United Technologies for 20 years, after which he was employed by Triumph Group for 15 years as a Senior Electronics Engineer. He was a committed and devoted...