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Arthur Henry Hutchinson

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Published: June 06 2026 June 06 2026

Arthur Henry Hutchinson, Jr., 73, of Wethersfield, beloved husband for 52 years of Kathy (Whalen) Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

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Natalie "Nikki" (Damon) O'Neill

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Published: May 27 2026 May 27 2026

Natalie “Nikki” S. (Damon) O’Neill, 90, of East Hampton, passed away Monday May 11th at her home surrounded by her closest friends. She was married to Governor William O’Neill for 45 years before his death on November 24, 2007. Born in Leominster, MA, on April 5, 1936 to the late Alice (O’Donnell) and George Damon. She had a brother George Jr. who predeceased her also. Nikki graduated from Leominster High School in 1954 and the University of New Hampshire in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science Degree. She did graduate work at Worcester State Teacher’s College, Boston University, University of Hartford and University of Connecticut.

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An Open Letter from the Rhine River Rebels

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Published: March 27 2026 March 27 2026

Dear all,

As of last night, the Rhine River Rebels have become part of history.

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Robert George Herel

Robert George Herel

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Published: March 20 2026 March 20 2026

Robert George Herel, 93, of Centerbrook, CT, passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2026, with his loved ones by his side. Born on January 7th, 1933 to the late Rudolph Herel and Miriam Gear Herel, Bob was raised in Essex, CT, where he remained a nearly lifelong resident. He attended Pratt High School in Essex, and was in the very first graduating class from Valley Regional High School in Deep River. He met the love of his life, Mary Louise Appell, at his sister's wedding, where he was a groomsman and she was a bridesmaid. They married in July of 1961, and were blessed with 62 years of marriage.

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Daniel Short

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Published: February 22 2026 February 22 2026

Daniel Marshall Short, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

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Ethel Jean Lavelle

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Published: January 10 2026 January 10 2026

Ethel Jean Lavelle, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 26, 2025, at Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing in Berlin, VT.

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The Company of Fifers & Drummers is a non-profit organization formed in 1965 to perpetuate the historical significance and folk traditions of fife and drum music, and to foster the spirit of fellowship among fifers and drummers everywhere.

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