Bacon Funeral Home Willimantic, CT

10/09/2025

Michael Brian Jodoin, 76, of Coventry husband of Darlene (Bluto) Jodoin passed away Wednesday October 8, 2025. He was the son of the late Noel and Cecilia (Bergeron) Jodoin. Born on June 15, 1949 in Chicopee, MA he proudly served in the US Navy for 20 years. He loved woodworking, knitting blankets and being on his Kubota tractor out in the yard.

He has joined his parents and two brothers Daniel and Robert in heaven.

Besides his loving wife Darlene, he is survived by his youngest brother Thomas, three sons Brian, Matthew and Jeffrey and their wives along with three grandchildren Brandon, Aria and Noah. He also leaves behind two stepdaughters Loretta and Leighia and their spouses along with his step-grandchildren Quinton, Catherine and two great step-grandchildren Jasper and Makenzie.

Michael was generous man and loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.

Services will be private. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com

10/08/2025

Valente P. Rotondi, 97, of Storrs passed away Saturday October 4, 2025.

He was born on June 30, 1928 in Rome, Italy.

Private entombment will be held at St. Michael's Cemetery in Queens, NY.

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10/04/2025

Jack Allen Cole, 67, of Willimantic,CT. passed away on Friday October 3, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. He was the son of the late Cecil Clinton Sr. and Mary Francis (Wilson) Cole.

Born on February 25, 1958 in Moline, IL Jack was a resident of Connecticut for most of his life. He knew everyone and everyone knew and loved him in Willimantic and further. His favorite thing to do was to work on cars. He was a wonderful mechanic. His favorite song was Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones. Jack loved his family very much and was a kind and gentle soul. Jack was the type of man that would give you the shirt off his back if you were in need. He loved his daughter more than anything in the world and was an amazing dad. He took joy in making sure his daughter knew he loved her very much.

He leaves behind his daughter, Brittany Antunes; his sister, Janell (Cole) Sohoski and Patricia (Cole) Picard; his brother, Troy Martin and brother with his sister in law Cecil Cole Jr and Donna Cole; his nieces, Virginia Mcilwain,Vanessa Mcilwain, Victoria Mcilwain, Elizabeth (Picard) Torres and their children, and nephews Todd Cole and Brian Picard and his aunt Sally Mcilwain and uncle Mark Wilson

Services will be private. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com

10/03/2025

JAMES F. CARDILE, 101, OF WINDHAM PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY AT THE HOME HE PROUDLY BUILT IN 1963, ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025. HE WAS THE HUSBAND OF THE LATE JOSEPHINE (KOGUT) CARDILE, FATHER TO THE LATE JAMES F. CARDILE, JR.

BORN ON JANUARY 24, 1924 IN HARTFORD, CT, HE WAS THE SON OF THE LATE FRANK AND SERAFINA (MOTTA) CARDILE. JIMMY WAS A WWII ARMY VETERAN SERVING THE CORPORAL BATTERY B513TH ANTIAIRCRAFT ARTILLERY GUN BATTALION AS AN AAA GUN CREWMAN SHARPSHOOTER IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES LUZON. HE WAS AN ACCOMPLISHED STONE AND BRICK MASON WITH HIS FATHER AND BROTHER, SERVING IN THE UNION FOR 75 YEARS. HE LOVED TO READ, PLAY CARDS, POKER AT FOXWOODS, GARDEN, COOK, HUNT, AND TELL HIS ADVENTURES TO EVERYONE WHO VORACIOUSLY LISTENED. HE WAS A LIFETIME MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 19, HIS FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT AND PLAY CARDS IN THE AFTERNOONS.

HE WAS PREDECEASED BY HIS SISTERS, MARY DINARDO, ROSE LISTRO, AND LUCIA EWANCO AND HIS BROTHER, ROSARIO. HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY HIS BROTHER, FRANK CARDILE; SISTER, FLO BORGESON; AND HIS MANY NIECES, NEPHEWS, AND LONGTIME FRIENDS.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, WITH VISITATION FROM 9- 11 AM, WITH A SERVICE AT 11AM AT BACON FUNERAL HOME, 71 PROSPECT ST, WILLIMANTIC. BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN ST JOSEPH CEMETERY, WINDHAM. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 19, 339 BRICK TOP RD, WINDHAM, CT 06280. TO SEND AN ONLINE EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY, PLEASE VISIT WWW.BACONFH.COM.

10/02/2025

Carol Goldense Tabor

Carol Sue was born to Louise Cunha Goldense and Anthony Correia Goldense (both deceased) at Chelsea Naval Hospital in Chelsea, MA on March 12, 1952. She was the younger sister to her brother Robert Anthony Goldense (New Jersey) and her sister Joyce Louise Tucker (deceased). When young she moved around with her Navy family until they finally settled in Milford CT where she graduated from Milford High School in 1969.

Carol moved to the Willimantic area in her twenties where she met and in 1979 married her husband Michael Thomas Tabor and became a stepmother to his 2 children Michael Jr.(deceased) and daughter Amy (Colorado). Also, in 1979 Carol became employed by the UConn Co-op Bookstore working in many different positions until her retirement as administrative assistant in 2017. Mike and Carol resided in Eastford.

Carol loved to travel and took trips for 25 years to Mike's annual National Bowling Tournaments with him and they followed UConn Women's Basketball teams to a few Final Fours. Carol also liked to garden and have dinner and wine with friends and family.

In addition to her husband Michael and (step) daughter-in-law Carrie, Carol is survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, a great nephew, (step) grandchildren Mykaela Tabor-Gyhra and Zachary Tabor and a (step) great grandson Jaxon.

Per Carol's request there will be no visiting hours. She would love for all that wish, to attend a Celebration of Life to be held at the French Club on Club Street in Windham, CT on November 22, 2025 from 12-3PM. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com

09/30/2025

Sylvia Mae Capwell Curry
May 3, 1932 – Sept 12, 2025

Passed at home at the age of 93 after a brief illness.

She was pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas Frederick Curry Sr.

She is survived by four sons, Stephen Thomas (Cynthia) Curry, Keith Frederick (Melanie) Curry, David Warfield (Marcella) Curry, Thomas Frederick (Anne) Curry, Jr., and five grandchildren: Joshua, Jennifer, Emily, Brewster, Alison: and eight great grandchildren: Rudi, Thomas, Robert, Haley, Layla, Levi, Benjamin, and Jacob, and her sister Carolyn Capwell Gammell and nieces and nephews and their families.

Sylvia was the daughter of the late Mary Gertrude Anderson and William D Capwell. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island and lived in Coventry, Rhode Island, where she graduated from high school. She attended the University of Rhode Island and graduated from Eastern CT State University with a B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education. She received her M.S. in Education from The University of Connecticut in Storrs. Sylvia taught at the Pomfret Community School for 15 years, later teaching at HeadStart schools in Eastern CT.

Sylvia served as an interpreter guide at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA and as a docent at the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, CT.

She remained an active member of the Hampton Congregational Church for over 60 years where she served on every committee in some capacity. She was also a member of the Hampton Seniors (that she and Fred helped to establish) and the Hampton Antiquarian and Historical Society.

Her other creative and artistic activities were in the study of Early American decorative arts such as, stenciling, theorem painting, rug hooking, and she was an avid gardener. She was probably best known for being a great hostess as she loved entertaining guests with pizazz, and then leading them through her beautiful gardenscapes.

There will be a Church service at the Hampton Congregational Church on Saturday, October 4, @ 2pm, with a reception immediately following in Holt Hall, which is attached to the Church.

09/26/2025

David R. DelMastro Sr., 80, of Windham passed away peacefully Thursday September 25, 2025 at home surrounded by family.

David was born on May 17, 1945 in Hartford, CT, the son of the lateVincent Sr. and Jeannette (Samuels) DelMastro. At the young age of 17, David went on to serve his country in the U.S Army and National Guard. He served in the Vietnam War and in Germany, making an enlistment of six years. Upon being honorably discharged, he discovered his passion of being a truck driver and volunteer firefighter. With many years of service, he eventually became a distinguished member of the Teamster’s 559 and lifetime member of North Windham Volunteer Fire Department. He served as Commander of the American Legion Post 19 and was a life member of VFW Post 1724. He enjoyed sharing the many memories of his life experiences with family and friends while listening to country classics. He loved watching Nascar with his favorite driver being Dale Jarrett as well as old western shows.

He is survived by his children David DelMastro Jr and his wife Karen(Spaulding) of Mansfield, CT., Nicholas DelMastro and his girlfriend Carolyn Hetrick of Windham, CT; daughter in law Alyssa Delmastro of Colchester, John Trudeau and wife Kristy of North Carolina and David Trudeau. He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren and over 8 great
grandchildren.

Relatives and friends may visit on Thursday Oct 2, from 10AM to 12PM at Bacon Funeral Home, 71 Prospect St, Willimantic. Graveside services will follow at 1PM at the State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow La, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The North Windham Volunteer Fire Dept. P .O. Box 41 North Windham Ct 06256. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com

09/24/2025

Mary Frances Kilburn, 72, passed away Sunday September 21, 2025 at Kimberly Hall South in Windsor. She was the daughter of the late John Sr. and Frances (Kelly) Kilburn.

Born on November 5, 1952 in Willimantic, CT Mary lived most of her life in Willimantic, CT where she enjoyed her home town and driving around in her Nissan Sentra. Mary graduated from Windham High School , then she went on to become a Dental Assistant through Windham Tech Program. Mary worked as a Dental Assistant in Glastonbury, Ct for most of her career. Mary took great pride in her occupation and rarely ever missed a day of work. During her free time Mary enjoyed researching family genealogy and always enjoyed family outings. Mary loved cats and especially her last cat Mittens who was very special to her.

Mary is survived by two brothers, John Kilburn (Linda) of Woodstock, Ct and James Kilburn (Carol) of Hampton,Ct along with many nieces ,nephews and cousins.

Services will be private in St. Joseph Cemetery, Windham. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com

09/24/2025

Scott S. Rinn, 63, of Groton passed away Friday September 19, 2025.

Born on November 2, 1961 in Willimantic, CT he was the son of the late Stephen and Joyce (Gamache) Rinn. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years and also served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his son, Ryan Rinn; a stepson, Cameron Somers; a brother, Stephen Rinn and his wife Lisa and a sister, Kelly Rinn.

Services will be held Saturday Oct 4, from 2 to 4pm at First Congregational Church 199 Valley St, Willimantic . Please join the family for refreshments after the service . To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com

09/15/2025

Jayanna Garcia, 25, of Willimantic passed away Thursday September 11, 2025 at Hartford Hospital.

Born on June 14, 2000 in Willimantic, CT she is the daughter of Moises Garcia and Carmen Dominguez.

Besides her parents, she is survived by her loving family.

Services will be private in St. Joseph Cemetery, Windham. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.funerariadelpilarct.com

09/15/2025

Rosemary Connor, 52, of Bolton passed away Monday June 30, 2025.

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09/12/2025