In Memoriam

Donald Custer Williams passed away on February 1, 2020 at the age of 88. Born on November 27, 1931 in New York City, he was a long time resident of Hampton and a U. S. Army veteran. He graduated from Windham High School and attended UCONN’s School of Engineering, retiring from Raytheon Engineering at the age of 65. He loved animals and enjoyed spending time at flea markets and tinkering with electronics. Our condolences to his family. Donations in his name may be made to the Our Companions Animal Sanctuary in Ashford.

Lalluprasad Patel passed away on October 5, 2020 in the 82nd year of his life. Born on February 4, 1938 in India, he was a long-time resident of Hampton where he lived with his family. Our condolences to them, our neighbors, Manisha Patel, Pankaj Patel, Poojan Patel, and Priya Patel. Contributions in Lalluprasad’s memory can be made to the charity of one’s choosing.

Zellie Bernard Block passed away on October 6, 2020 surrounded by family in the 85th year of his life. Born on March 1, 1935 he retired as an EMT in Hartford at the age of 75. Described as “a larger than life person”, he lived life to the fullest and always on his own terms. Predeceased by his wife, Sharon Block, in 2016, he leaves his daughter, his son, his granddaughters and his great grandchildren, and his beloved animals. Our condolences to all.  Donations in his memory may be made to: The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Roger Herriman passed away on October 28, 2020 at the age of 92. Born on November 25, 1927, he was a veteran of the Korean War. A talented musician, he studied piano at the Kansas City Conservatory of Music and was an accompanist in New York City where he established a talent agency representing classical musicians. His love of music and expertise in classical and operatic genres was profound. He and his life partner, Greg Graml, who predeceased him, resided in Hampton for many years. Roger was a great advocate for social justice and gave generously to causes that promoted equality for all. Our condolences to his loved ones.