Recent Obituaries

OBITUARIES

Samuel John Bartholomew, age 90 closed his eyes on July18, 2024, at home.  Sam was a kind, softspoken man of Christian faith who was devoted to his family.  Samuel was born on Oct. 22, 1933, in Goshen Ct., the only son of Samuel and Mabel (McCallum) Bartholomew to whom he remained a devoted son.
Sam’s memory is cherished by his wife of 66 years, Audrey Bartholomew (nee Wesson), their daughters Cheryl Bartholomew-Miller (Steven), Belinda Wilkinson (Jeffrey), as well as granddaughters Arielle Miller (Eric) and Stephanie Dalleo (Joseph) and a great grandson Joseph Samuel Dalleo named in honor of Sam.    Sam retired to life as a gentleman farmer, loving husband, and giving father after a 36-year Engineering career with the City of White Plains. Sam graduated from the University of Connecticut, where he met his future wife Audrey, earning BA degrees in Agricultural and Civil Engineering.  Sam strove to do good deeds and God’s work on Earth, by lifting up those around him and leading by example through his volunteer work for the Rotary Club in LaGrange and White Plains. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sam’s memory to the charity of your choice .www.phalenfuneral.com.

George Daniel Low, 79, passed away on June 27, 2024. He was the loving husband of Judy-Lynne (Werner) Low.
Born in Brooklyn, NY on February 2, 1945, he was the son of the late George and Dorothy (Carey) Low. He was a proud Army Veteran and worked and retired as Postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service. In addition to his wife, Judy-Lynne, George is survived by his son, Eric W. Low.
He was predeceased by his beloved daughters, Heather Lynne Low and Nancy-Beth Low. Funeral services were private.
Donations in George’s memory may be made to Goshen Fire & Ambulance Co., P.O. Box 193, Goshen, CT 06756.

William “Bill” Breen Jr., 65, passed July 18, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Bill was born Oct. 14, 1958, in Great Barrington, Mass. He is survived by his parents, William Breen Sr. of Southfield, Mass., and Mary Curtis Logerwell, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He also leaves behind his sister, Lynda Breen Turow, of Palm Harbor, Fla., and brother, Richard Campeglio Jr. of Great Barrington, Mass. He also leaves his nephews, Cory List of Largo, Fla., and Jameson Green, of Williston, Fla., and his nieces Kelsey List, of Williston Fla., and Cassie Campeglio, of Great Barrington, Mass. He also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins. Billy graduated in 1976 from Oliver Wolcott Technical School in Torrington, where he studied drafting. Following his graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, where he was stationed for three years in Hawaii.

A self-employed carpenter of remodeling, roofing, and finish carpentry. Bill also managed the estates in the Tri-state area. He was a dedicated veteran and active member of the Lamson-O’Donnell American Legion Post No. 46 in Goshen.