Allan Eugene Daniels was born on Nov. 8, 1963, in Derby, Conn. He peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. He was the last child born to the late James Edward and Anna Louise Sanders Daniels. Allan was raised in Ansonia, Conn., and graduated from Ansonia High School in 1981. He eventually enrolled at a technical school in New London, Conn., where he concentrated on electronics and furthered his passion for working on automobiles and electrical gadgets.
Throughout his life, Allan remained committed to working as an auto mechanic whenever possible, and by default became the family mechanic, frequently repairing relatives’ cars, making recommendations on which cars to purchase, and advising on how to keep their cars functioning. Allan ate, slept, and breathed all things involving automobiles. It was his love. He also found comfort in music and enjoying the simple things in life.
Kevin H. Diggs, 69, a resident of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Born on Dec. 22, 1955, he was the son of the late Henry and Marjorie (Hodge) Diggs. Kevin graduated from Eli Whitney Regional Vocational School in 1974 where he majored in and received a State Certification as a Mechanical Draftsman.
Owen H. Chambers lived a full and meaningful life. Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1928, Owen spent the earlier part of his childhood growing up in the parish of St. Elizabeth (Kilmarnock / New Market) where he fondly recalled and spoke about his experiences there learning and watching his grandparents, John Brown (“Pa B.”) and Ellen Clarke Brown (“Mammy”) working and living off the land. In Kingston, he received his formal education at Alvernia Preparatory School on Old Hope Road, which was familiarly called “Nuns Pen,” a catholic school that is a part of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegheny, New York. He and his family attended Bethany Fellowship Church on Hagley Park Road where his dearly beloved 107-year-old Aunt Lucille is still a member. As a child, he developed a love for the game of tennis and learned how to play as a result of watching the British soldiers play at the army barracks on Up Park Camp Road where his mother worked.
Annette Glass of Hartford, Conn., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Born in Hartford, Conn., on Aug. 28, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Mary Owens. Annette enjoyed playing cards, taking drives, listening to music and enjoying her favorite foods. Annette will be deeply missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Linda Kathryn Jackson, of New Haven, Conn., died at home on Jan. 9, 2025, while in hospice care, in the loving embrace of her husband and children. She was known as L. Kathryn, or Kate, to friends and family; “Mom,” “Mommy,” “Mother,” “Moma” and “Ma” to her children. She was affectionately known as “Nani” to all of her grandchildren. She was a beloved wife to Daryl Michael Bradley. She was born in Chicago, Ill., on Dec. 13, 1948, to the late Muriel C. Summers of Chicago, Ill., and John Henry Jackson (Banks) of Indianola, Miss.
Reverend Mary E. (Mims) Smith, 88, was born on May 22, 1936, in Aiken, South Carolina, to the late Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Mims. A proud native of Aiken, she later relocated to Connecticut, where she spent many years of her life.
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.
Nancy Osterweis Alderman, 85, a resident of the New Haven area for her entire life, died peacefully, surrounded by family members, at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Jan. 1, 2025, after months of pulmonary illness. She was born on March 16, 1939, in New Haven, Conn., the daughter of Rollin G. Osterweis and Ruth Loewenstein Osterweis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
