Lyons Funeral Home

04/07/2026

Rosaleen Avery

Rosaleen (Burke) Avery of Torrington, CT passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. She was 76 years old.

Rosaleen was born on June 25, 1949 in Derry, Northern Ireland, and was known to family and close friends affectionally as “Rose”. Rosaleen and her family moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland when she was a child, and she attended school there until her early adult years. Rosaleen was a proud Irish woman, and brought not only her heritage, but a lot of great Irish sayings everywhere she went. Rose was a devout Catholic and attended mass regularly, often several times per week in her later years.

In 1971, Rosaleen relocated to South Africa with her then-husband, Samuel, to pursue a life abroad. In 1975, Rosaleen returned to Belfast for a short period before emigrating to the United States in September of 1975. Rosaleen pursued a career in office administration and gave birth to her oldest child Conor in 1979, and to her youngest child Caolan in 1982.

In 1995, Rosaleen and her husband Kenneth were married in Northern Ireland, and settled in Thomaston, CT before ultimately retiring in Torrington, CT. Throughout their amazing 31-year marriage, Rosaleen and Ken enjoyed traveling back to Ireland to visit family, taking trips to the White Mountains, and hosting family and friends. One of their favorite past times included day trips in their convertible to explore the countryside of New England. Rosaleen was a devoted and loving wife, and the definition of hospitality. Her smile would liven the room, her food liven the soul, and her love liven the heart.

Rosaleen obtained many professional achievements, but found ultimate success and enjoyment working as a Human Resources Administrator for ITDS in Stamford, CT. This role allowed Rosaleen to demonstrate her natural desire to help people, a trait that she held near to her heart. Rose went on to win Employee of the Year multiple times over, showcasing her level of dedication to her career, and to her coworkers.

Rosaleen’s greatest passion in life was watching her children and grandchildren grow. Rose had a special place in her heart for children, as if nurturing was second-nature. She laughed with the laughs, knew how to ease the cries, and said just the right words to make everything seem ok. She was truly an amazing mother.

In her free time, Rosaleen enjoyed playing the guitar, refining her cooking skills and baking her world-famous chocolate chip cookies. She also loved exercise, including walking, Callanetics, and yoga. In her early years, Rose enjoyed Irish dancing and golf.

Rosaleen lived for her family and gave everything to them. She was loved by all and will be truly missed.

Rosaleen is survived by her husband Kenneth, her son Conor (Laura) and their children Abigail and Riley, her son Caolan (Kristen) and their children Brayden, Cayce, and Shayne, her stepson Jason (Lonnie) and their daughter Camryn, her stepson Christopher (Lori) and their children Sarah and Evan, and her siblings Mary (James), Alex (Emma), Thomas (Patricia), and Gerard (Brenda). Rosaleen is predeceased by her parents James “J.P.” Burke and Ellen Burke, and her brother John (Ann).

Calling hours will be held at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Thomaston, CT on Tuesday April 14th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A Catholic mass will be held at St. Thomas Church, 1 East Main Street, Thomaston, CT on Wednesday April 15th at 10:00am, followed by a burial at the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Rosaleen’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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04/06/2026

Joan O. Maloney

Thomaston - Joan O. (Ozerhoski-Ziemba) Maloney, 93, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was the wife of the late Patrick J. Maloney for 35 years.

Joan was born July 12, 1932 in Thomaston, daughter of Walter and Helen (Bulbacienski) Ozerhoski. She graduated Thomaston High School, and was employed at Thomaston Savings Bank, Thomaston, for 37 years before retiring in 1994 as Vice President. She was Former Corporator of Thomaston Savings Bank from 1980-2007, Former President of Savings Bank Women of CT 1970-1971, Former member of Thomaston Auxiliary Police, Former member of St. Thomas Church choir for 30 years as a soloist at weddings and funerals.

Joan was an enthusiastic supporter of UCONN women’s and men’s basketball, self-taught artist in acrylic medium predominantly landscapes and seascapes, and looked forward to semi-annual vacations at Cape Cod MA.

She is survived by son, Allan A. Ziemba and his wife Diane, Thomaston, CT; stepdaughters Maura Maloney, Southington, CT and Kathleen Maloney, South Hadley, MA, stepson Timothy Maloney and his wife Lisa, Leicester, VT; two beloved granddaughters, Krista Broyles and her husband, Christopher, Beverly, MA and Alyssa Merrigan and her husband, Sean, of Upton, MA; great-grandsons Wyatt T. Broyles and Emmett A. Broyles, Beverly. MA

Decker T. Merrigan, Upton, MA; great-granddaughter Reese D. Merrigan, Upton, MA; stepgrandson Sean Partee of South Hadley, MA; sister-in-law Helen Ozerhoski, Thomaston, CT; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister Marianne Duval, Holyoke, MA and brother Eugene Ozerhoski, Thomaston.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Church, 1 East Main Street, Thomason. Please meet directly at church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bristol CT.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joan’s name to Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston, P.O. Box 355, Thomaston, CT 06787.

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Remember Me:

To the living, I am gone.

To the sorrowful, I will never return.

To the happy, I am at peace.

And to the faithful, I have never left.

Remember me in your hearts, your thoughts, your memories...

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04/04/2026

We had our Easter event today and we couldn’t be happier. We are so grateful to our families and community and watching all the little ones hunt and meet the Easter bunny was truly heartwarming. Thank you all for being a part of our day 🙏

04/01/2026

Richard P Clark Sr.

Thomaston – Corporal Richard Patrick Clark, 85, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Marie Maybelline (Daigle) Clark for 60 years.

Richard was born in Meriden on February 26, 1941, son of the late Maurice and Dorothy (Fagan) Clark. He was a graduate of Leavenworth High School Class of 1959 and proudly went directly into the Marines. He was a member of American Legion and Fish & Game. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, scrapping, and traveling; but most of all - Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, whom he was very proud of.

Including his wife, May, Richard leaves behind his sons, John Clark, Richard Clark Jr., Steven Clark, and his wife, Anna, and Eric Clark; his grandchildren, Steven P. Clark, Kayleigh Como, and her husband, Johnathan, and Shalan Paul; his sister, Carol Marcella, 1 great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Janice Clark.

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A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 17 at 12:00 p.m. with military honors at 2:00 p.m. at Thomaston Fish and Game Club, 730 Old Northfield Road, Thomaston.

Cheers to Budweiser back in the day!

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03/30/2026

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03/03/2026

Frederick N Foster

Frederick N. Foster, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.

Born in Glendale, California, on September 17, 1937, Fred moved to Connecticut and graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury. After graduation he enrolled in the Marine Corps, where he proudly served alongside his brother Robert, an experience he regarded as one of his proudest accomplishments.

Fred was a man of immense work ethic and community pride. He built a 30-year career as a Precision Grinder at Somers Thin Strip in Waterbury, served as an Auxiliary State Trooper with Troop L in Litchfield and as a volunteer with the Thomaston Fire Department.

An avid fan of Thomaston High School Athletics, Fred was a constant champion for the "Golden Bears", attending high school sporting events for decades, even long after his own children had graduated. He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life: coffee with the guys, fishing, camping, drum corps, and had a profound appreciation for food, particularly Italian cuisine..

He is survived by his children: Randall C. Foster (MaryBeth), John "Jack" L. Foster (Jen), Jamie Walsh, Robert H. Foster, Stephanie H. Finkbiner (Rodney), and Frederick G. Foster. He was the proud grandfather of Sage, Griffin, Sarah, Miles, Hannah, Amelia and Booker. He also leaves behind his brother, William Foster of Plainville; his sisters, Carol Chase of South Carolina and Lois Innes of Harwinton; and his former wife, Betsy Humiston of Thomaston. He was predeceased by his first wife, Sharon (Kowalski) Foster, his brother, Robert Foster, of Thomaston and his parents, Clarence and Ethel Foster of Thomaston.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High St, Thomaston. A brief service will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM. Burial with full Military Honors will be held in the summer.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Frederick’s memory to the Thomaston Fire Department or the THS Golden Bears Booster Club.

Notes of comfort may be shared on Frederick’s tribute page at www.Lyonsfuneralhome.com.

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02/13/2026

02/11/2026

Steven M. Warner

Steven M. Warner, born November 16, 1968, in Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away, leaving behind a life full of love, laughter, hard work, and a trail of things that may or may not have been broken along the way.

Steven spent much of his life on his parents’ farm in Thomaston, a place that suited him perfectly. He loved his farm animals, the open space, and the freedom it gave him—whether that meant riding his motorcycle, working nonstop on one project after another, or simply hanging out with the guys. A true workaholic and playaholic, Steven believed in giving everything his full energy, whether it was work, fun, or family.

He was a funny guy with a big personality and an even bigger love for his girls, goats, and anything Halloween. He enjoyed creativity in all forms and had a lifelong knack for making, fixing, and—quite often—breaking just about anything he touched. As a kid, Steven was active in 4-H and later participated in raft races along the Connecticut River, showing early on his love for hands-on work, adventure, and a little bit of chaos.

Steven was also a loyal friend to many, forming deep, lifelong friendships that meant the world to him. Whether working, riding, or just spending time together, those friendships were built on laughter, trust, and years of shared memories.

Above all else, Steven’s greatest love was his family. He adored his daughters, Sadie and Lena Warner, with a fierce, unmistakable love. Being their dad was his proudest role, and the bond he shared with them was deep, protective, and unconditional. That love will always be a part of them along with his wife, Lisa S. Briotti who took care of him through sickness and health.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Lewis Warner Jr., and his brothers, William Warner and Lewis Warner III. He is survived by his brothers, Brian Warner and Richard Warner, his nephew Lewis Warner IV, his beloved daughters, Sadie and Lena Warner, and his wife, Lisa S. Briotti.

Steven will be remembered for his humor, his creativity, his relentless energy, and the enormous love he had for the people who mattered most to him. He lived loudly, loved deeply, and leaves behind a legacy that will be felt every day by those who knew and loved him.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lyons Funeral Home, 46 High Street, Thomaston. A funeral home service will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may gather from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be held at a later date.

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02/10/2026

Edmund J. Cwick

Edmund J. Cwick passed away peacefully with his long-time friend Steve Knightly and his wife Sherri by his side on February 7, 2026, at Vitas Center in St Mary’s Hospital.

He was born in Thomaston June 20, 1935, and was the son of the late Albin and Jennie (Luboyeski) Cwick.

Raised in Thomaston, he worked 30 years for the CT Department of Motor Vehicle and had advanced to a Sargent.

He was an avid Red Sox, UCONN Men and Women Basketball fan as well as the Hartford Whalers Hockey Team.

He enjoyed playing golf and was a 50 year member of the Pequabuck Golf Club where he also enjoyed playing cards with his fellow members.

He served in the US Armed Forces.

Ed was predeceased by his sister, Helen Kazmierski, his brother, Joseph Cwick, and recently, his brother, Raymond Cwick.

A mass will be held at St. Thomas Church, 1 East Main St, Thomaston, CT on Saturday February 21, 2026 at 10:00 am.

There are no calling hours and burial will be private at a later date.

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02/10/2026

Darlene A. Peterson

Darlene A. Peterson (Michitsch), 65, of Northfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 8th, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 14th, 1960, to William and Erika Michitsch of Thomaston, CT.

Darlene was an avid gardener, antiques collector, and tea aficionado. Known as “Nana” to her grandchildren, she made every holiday and family event special with homemade food, thoughtful gifts, and fun activities. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, her kindness, and her love for family and friends.

After Darlene’s diagnosis with Glioblastoma in 2024, she formed an annual charity event called “Gunning for Glioblastoma” – a sporting clays competition which raised $42,000 in its first year to help others suffering from similar illnesses. Despite the success of this event, Darlene considered her greatest achievements to be her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Erika Peterson of Bethlehem; son, Austin Peterson and his wife, Taylor of Bristol; and two grandsons, Wyatt and Cooper Peterson of Bristol. In addition, she is survived by her extended family in Germany. Darlene also leaves behind many who, though not related to her, regarded her as a mother and grandmother.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert W. Peterson III and her sister Denise M. Santoro.

A private burial will be held at a later date, followed by a celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the National Brain Tumor Society via Darlene’s event fundraising page: https://nbtsevents.braintumor.org/2026GunningforGBM. For more information about Darlene’s annual charity event, please visit gunning4glioblastoma.com.

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