Iris Centeno
Jul 7, 2026
A celebration of Iris's life will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Colonial Funerals, Hamden, CT 06514 at 12pm. Viewing in Colonial from 10am-12pm. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven, CT. Condolences may be expressed at colonialfunerals.com
Rodney Anderson
Jul 5, 2026
A memorial service of Rodney’s life will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 1pm-3pm at Colonial Funerals, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT. Condolences may be expressed at Colonialfunerals.com.
Bernard Antonio Andrews
Jul 4, 2026
Bernard Antonio Andrews
February 19, 1956 – July 4, 2026
Bernard Antonio Andrews was born on February 19, 1956, in New York City. He was the first of two children born to Antonio and Maud Andrews of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Bernard was baptized in the Roman Catholic faith, made his First Communion, and served as an altar server, beginning a lifelong...
John D McLaurin Jr.
Jul 1, 2026
John D. McLaurin Jr.
June 25, 1975 - July 1, 2026
John D. McLaurin Jr. aka DeeJay, was born June 25, 1975, in New Haven, CT to the late Patricia Holmes and John D. McLaurin Sr. DeeJay was fun-loving, out-going and good natured. He loved his children, family and friends. He was very kind hearted and would help anyone who needed help....
Grant Douglas Durant Jr.
Jun 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of Grant Douglas Durant Jr.
Grant Douglas Durant Jr., affectionately known and loved by many, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1969, and spent his life bringing joy, laughter, and love to everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Grant was the beloved son of Grant Durant Sr. of Fulton County, Georgia...
Gwendolyn Ross
Jun 28, 2026
A celebration of Gwendolyn’s life will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11am at Colonial Funerals, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT. Viewing in Colonial from 10am-11am. Condolences may be expressed at Colonialfunerals.com.
Mary Helen Martin
Jun 28, 2026
Mary Helen Martin was born on November 19, 1940, in Camden, South Carolina, to Ned Carter and Priscilla English-Carter. Mary peacefully entered eternal rest on June 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was known for her kind heart and enjoyed cooking, fishing, bowling, and caring for others throughout her many years as a dedicated caregiver. Her strength, unwavering faith,...
Shimshon Akebi Higgs
Jun 28, 2026
Shimshon Higgs, 71, of Waterbury, Connecticut, passed away at home on June 28, 2026,with his sister, Adina Higgs, his nephew, Chaim Russ, and his niece and devoted caregiver, Sylvia Russ.
Born in New York, New York, on November 20th, 1954, he was the beloved son of Sylvia Roberts Higgs and John Emmanuel Higgs. He received his education at a private school...
Willie Larry Freeman
Jun 26, 2026
Willie Larry Freeman was born on February 7, 1950, inSkipwith, VA. He passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026, in his Hamden, CT home, surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his 76 years, he was guided by faith, anchored by his family, and driven by a passion to shape young minds.
Legacy
Willie was predeceased by his father, Nixon Russell Freeman, Jr. and...
Karen Denise James Gaskin
Jun 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Karen Denise James Gaskin
April 22, 1965 – June 24, 2026
Karen Denise James Gaskin, 62, of New Haven, Connecticut, was born on April 22, 1965, in Tarboro, North Carolina, to her late parents, Vilma James and Joseph Bunn. Karen peacefully departed this life on June 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the...