In Memoriam

Amos B. Fisher, 83, passed away at his home here in Hampton on July 1, 2021. Born in Gordonville, Pennsylvania, he was a dairy farmer, later working for Charles Poultry Company, and after retirement, he volunteered at Re-Use-It in New Holland, Pennsylvania. A member of the Old Order Amish Church, Amos is survived by his wife, Rebecca, two sons, Sam and his wife Rosetta, and Calvin, four grandsons, Maxwell, Adam, Spencer, and Ben, a sister, and several brothers. He was preceded by his grandson, Samuel, and his granddaughter, Savannah. Our condolences to his family.

Wayne Maheu passed away on July 1, 2021 in the 61st year of his life. Born on May 22, 1960, the son of the late Romeo and Rita Mahue, Wayne lived in Hampton all of his life. Graduating from Windham Tech in 1980 and well-known as a “backyard mechanic”, Wayne worked for many years for F. W. Mayo & Sons and Willimantic Waste Paper. Predeceased by two brothers and one grandson, Wayne is survived by four children, Sarah, LeeAnn, Michael and Matthew, eight grandchildren, six sisters, and two brothers. Our condolences to all.

Thomas J. Marrotte, 70, passed away on October 2, 2021. Born in Willimantic in 1951, he was the son of the late Gerard and Elizabeth (Moran) Marrotte. He was the loving husband of his late wife, Ellen, and the beloved brother of Christopher Ivan-Marrotte, and his wife Murielle, and Daniel Marrotte. Our condolences to them. Memorial donations in Mr. Marrotte’s memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Church in Willimantic.

Sara K. Kelly passed away on October 7, 2021 in the 85th year of her life. Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, she was a retired State of Connecticut employee and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Hobert Kelly, her daughter Shawn, and her brother, Kit. Our condolences to her daughters, Sharon Ballou and her partner, Terry Holbrook, and Michele Fontaine and her husband, Rodrick, four grandchildren, Sara, Katherine, Kristina, and Ethan; and one great grandson, Hunter. Memorial donation may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Abigail “Abbie” B. Fenn, 70, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021 at her home here in Hampton, where she and her husband, Bruce Kittredge, raised animals and vegetables on their small farm. Born January 25, 1951 in New Britain, she served in the U. S. Army as an x-ray technician, attended college and began a career in information technology, teaching students computer programming and system development and retiring from the State of Connecticut where she was a Systems Administrator. Our condolences to her family. Donations in Abigail’s memory may be made to The ALS Association Connecticut Chapter.

Evelyn A. McKenna passed away on January 8, 2022 in the 88th year of her life. Born on March 31, 1933 in Washburn, Maine, she worked as an office clerk for Brand-Rex Company for 15 years. Predeceased by three brothers, she is survived by her children, Larry of East Hartford, Terry of Ashford, Edward of South Carolina, and Debbie of Hampton, six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Our condolences to all. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimers Association of Connecticut.