Obituaries

Bobby Brooks, 76

posted: Jan 7, 2025 12:59 pm | Comments (0)

Bobby Eugene Brooks of New Haven, Conn., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Bobby was born on Feb. 25, 1948, in Sumter, South Carolina. Bobby was the second of four sons born to the late Solomon Bernard Brooks and Beulah Sanders Brooks.

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Dennis Day, 65

posted: Jan 3, 2025 12:30 pm | Comments (0)

Dennis was born and raised in New Haven, Conn., on July 24, 1959. He attended James Hillhouse High School. Shortly thereafter he went to work for Yale University in the Mail Room, and over the years he worked his way up in the physical plant to roofer. Dennis retired after nearly 30 years of service.

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Barbara Jean Rey-DeLoatch, 74

posted: Jan 2, 2025 3:00 pm | Comments (0)

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Rey-DeLoatch, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, who passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2024, at the age of 74. A lifelong champion of justice, a nurturer of family, and a beacon of love, Barbara leaves behind a legacy of kindness and unwavering dedication to the people and causes she cherished.

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Ben M. Ligon, 95

posted: Dec 24, 2024 6:00 am | Comments (0)

Ben M. Ligon, age 95, of New Haven, Conn., passed away on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. He was the husband of Martha A. Ligon, who passed away in 2011. Ben was born on Feb. 20, 1929, to the late George W. Ligon, Sr. and Gussie Finley Ligon in Laurens, S.C.

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Esther Lavache, 55

posted: Dec 20, 2024 12:04 pm | Comments (0)

Esther Veronica (Terry) Lavache transitioned at home on Dec. 12, 2024. She entered this world on Nov. 8, 1969, in New Haven, Conn., to parents Annie Pearl Terry and the late Walter Paul Terry. Esther attended St. Aedan’s Grammar School where her brother Derek, her son Kenneth, and her daughters Kiarra and Candace attended as well. She attended St. Mary’s High School in New Haven where she graduated in 1988. 

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Dr. James Williams, 80

posted: Dec 17, 2024 2:15 pm | Comments (4)

Dr. James Jimmy” Williams was born on Jan. 12, 1944, in Mullins, South Carolina, son of the late Masciene Thompson. On Dec. 14, 2024, at 10:45 a.m., the angels escorted Jimmy to his eternal home. His two loving sons, Ramsey Williams and Reginald Williams, were at his side to comfort and support him through this transition.

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Johnny Dye, 84

posted: Dec 10, 2024 1:36 pm | Comments (0)

Johnny Dye was born to Flora Booker and Dave Dye, in Batesville, Mississippi, on July 22, 1940. He was the youngest of seven children: two sisters and four brothers. John’s early education was in Batesville, Mississippi, and Memphis, Tennessee. In 1959 Johnny moved with his brother and sister-in-law to New Haven, Connecticut. There he continued his education at Hillhouse High School and graduated high school while being employed at Yale New Haven Hospital.

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