Death Notices - May 1, 2015

Lillian T. Goulet

Lillian T. Goulet, of Winsted, died April 20, 2015. Calling hours, followed by a prayer service, were held April 25 at Montano-Shea Funeral Home.

Ann J. LeGeyt

Ann J. LeGeyt, of Barkhamsted, died April 21, 2015. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held May 2 at St. Joseph Church, Winsted. Burial will follow in Barkhamsted Center Cemetery.  Montano-Shea Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

Jane Mary Lemelin

Jane Mary Lemelin, 74, of Woburn, Mass., and formerly Winsted, died April 22, 2015. Funeral services were held April 27 at St. Joseph Church, Winsted. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Maloney Funeral Home has care of arrangements.

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