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David Michael Riva
Jul 16, 2025
CANAAN — David Michael Riva, born May 30, 1949, died unexpectedly June 27, 2025, after a brief illness at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
Born to Angelo and Betty Riva, he grew up in Canaan where he learned the value of hard work from his father. He worked at a young age at Canaan Country Club where he learned to play golf, one of his favorite past times. His job was another one of his passions. He enjoyed working in the lumber yard at Lindells and cherished the bonds he made with customers and contractors alike. He worked 7 days a week for most of his adult life, made time for family, and also had time for all of his weekly chores. Even in retirement he worked hard every day.
He is survived by his wife Dina Riva of Colebrook, his sons and family; Jared, Brooke, Elodie, and Vallie Riva, youngest son and his wife, Kurt and Zuny Riva and his two sisters, Betsy Devino and Lynette Godburn. He will be missed dearly by all.
David requested no services.
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Niels Pedersen Sr.
Jul 16, 2025
SHARON — Niels (Pete) Pedersen Sr. of Sharon,passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 94.
Born in Sharon, he possessed the ability to talk with anyone and make them feel at home.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend known for his storytelling and truck driving. In 1960 he and his brothers started the Pedersen Bros. Bus Company. He later left Pedersen Bros. to drive his tractor trailer truck hauling large farm equipment.
His greatest joy was being surrounded by his family, especially at Sunday night dinners and enjoying his wife’s cooking. He also enjoyed driving his Peterbilt across the country and loved when his wife was able to accompany him.
He is survived and missed by his two sons; Niels (Peter) Pedersen, Jr and wife Lori of Sharon, Dennis Pedersen and wife Bonnie of Winchester and his daughter Deborah Pedersen of Winsted. He will forever be remembered by his granddaughters; Hollie Boyuk and husband Michael, Sarah White and husband Michael; five great-grandsons, Dylan and wife Ashley, Brandon, Caleb, Christopher and Jacob and numerous other family members who will forever cherish his memory.
Pete is now reunited with his wife of almost 75 years, Marion Pedersen, and his four siblings Hans, Edward, Anna and Betty.
Calling hours will be held on Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Kenny Funeral Home, 41 Main St., Sharon, CT. Burial will be private.
The Kenny Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
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Camilla Cloney
Jul 16, 2025
LAKEVILLE — Camilla Cloney, (née Duncan), May 24, 1930-July 7, 2025, beloved by her husband Tom; stepson Tom (Hiromi) and stepdaughter Mary; brother George (MaryLou); sister-in-law Cathy; brothers-in-law Jack, Bob, and Gerry; her niece Janine, and nephews John, Chris, and Marc.
A proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma (Pi Beta Phi), 1950, and the University of Michigan, 1952 (B.A. in Music), she was also a Fulbright fellow in Munich. Camilla lived a life filled with music, joy, and generosity—sharing her talents as a pianist, percussionist, singer, arranger, music historian, and storyteller.
Memorial services will be arranged by the family at a later date. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Camilla’s name to the Sharon Playhouse at www.sharonplayhouse.org/donate or mailed to:
Sharon Playhouse
P.O. Box 103
Sharon, CT 06069
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Frederick L. Baldwin
Jul 16, 2025
CORNWALL— Frederick L. Baldwin was born March 22, 1938, in Cornwall, Connecticut.His parents were Lester F. Baldwin and Esther Strattman Baldwin.He had two siblings, a brother, Lester (Sonny) Baldwin and a sister, Betty Baldwin Bernoi of Canaan.They have both predeceased their brother.He had three daughters; two of them, Katherine Baldwin, and Constance Badwin Whitton, have both predeceased their father.Fred is survived by his daughter, Lisa Baldwin Cragoe of Seattle, Washington, and his grandson, Kevin Whitton of West Hartford.Fred shared many happy years with his life long friend, Barbara Monroe Commerford of Canaan.
Mr. Baldwin graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School (1956), received a B.S. degree from Central Connecticut State College (1960), and an M.A. degree from The University of Connecticut (1964).He did doctoral work at both The University of Connecticut and at The University of Miami.
He taught for five years in the Clinton, Connecticut school system, three years at Central Connecticut State College (laboratory training schools), two years at Florida Atlantic University and twenty eight years at Miami Dade Community College where he retired as Economics Professor Emeritus.
At his request there will be no public funeral services.His remains will be placed in the Hillside Cemetery in East Canaan, Connecticut.
Arrangements are under the care of the Newkirk-Palmer Funeral Home 118 Main St. Canaan, CT 06018.
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