W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home

09/09/2025

D. LaVerne McKenzie of Guilford, formerly of Branford passed away Friday September 5, 2025 at the age of 94. She was the wife of the late Edward Dziubinski and Raymond McKenzie.

LaVerne was born on November 7, 1930 in New Haven, a daughter of the late Walter and Beatrice Bonk. She was a gra...

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09/09/2025

Audrey Swanson Hawthorne of Branford, died on Friday September 5, 2025 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of the late Donald C. Hawthorne.

Audrey was born in New Haven on January 20, 1926, a daughter of the late Herman and Evaline Sanger Swanson. She is survived by her ch...

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09/02/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor M. DeFelice, 88, of Branford, who entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was the loving husband of Joanne Laudano DeFelice for 63 years. He is survived by his devoted daughter Therese, son in law Mark Kowalski, and his ...

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08/30/2025

Dr. Mrinal Kanti Sanyal, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 27, 2025 at his home in Guilford. He was the husband of Margaret Jacobson Sanyal of Guilford. He was the father of Shefali Sanyal of Berlin, MA and Joy Shukis of North Reading, MA. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Theodor...

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08/29/2025

Philippa Smith of Branford passed away on Saturday August 23. Known to everyone as Pippa she leaves behind her husband Philip, sister Nicola and many other relatives. She was born in Surrey, England in 1961 to Michael and Wendy Cabot and spent many of her younger years in the town of Farnham. Pippa ...

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08/28/2025

Dorothy Albert Crockett, a lifelong resident of Branford, passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025. She was the wife of the late David T. Crockett. Dottie was born in Guilford, CT on April 29, 1941, daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Zukowski. She was a retired Pharmacy Technician. She is survived b...

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08/27/2025

James Lazar of Branford passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025. He is survived by his significant other Susanne Quinn of Branford. He was the brother of Susan Jason and Harry Lazar, both of Branford. He is also survived by one niece, two nephews, and his cat, Tizzy. He was predeceased by his brother...

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08/23/2025

“The earth laughs in flowers.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Every day from June to August, you’d find Linda in her bathing suit – soaking in the warmth, looking after her cats (Sugar was her favorite), or tending to the outdoors. She welcomed even the hottest days, wasting not a minute of her favor...

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08/22/2025

Matilda Anna Gavigan (née Marelli), 92, of East Haven, CT passed away August 21, 2025 at her home surrounded by loving family. She shared 60 beautiful years with her beloved husband Frederick Paul Gavigan, who she cared for with devotion until his passing in 2015.

Born in New Haven on Augus...

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08/19/2025

Christina Vasas of Branford died Saturday August 16, 2025 at the Village at Mariner’s Point in East Haven. She was the wife of the late William Vasas.

Christina was born on August 30, 1925 in Bridgeport, CT, daughter of the late Martin and Kristina Mulcz Zadravec. She had worked as a mortg...

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08/18/2025

Peter Forbes Lombard, Branford’s King of All Media, has left the building. Like a true night owl, Peter passed away in the late hours of Saturday, August 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born April 14, 1958 in New Haven, CT to the late Arthur H. and Denise B. Lombard, Peter grew ...

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08/12/2025