Farley-Sullivan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services

07/20/2026

Helen (Simmons) Manning, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 20, 2026. Helen was born on December 10, 1935, to the late Charles and Helen (Connolly) Simmons. She grew up in Troy, New York, graduating from the town’s Catholic High School in 1954. She had a very long and successful career with Mass Mutual Insurance. After retiring in 1996, she enjoyed traveling the shoreline especially in Connecticut, Myrtle Beach, and Florida. She also loved golf and was an avid reader. She was a dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Helen will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.

Helen is survived by her sons Michael Manning, Joseph Manning, Robert Manning and Daniel Manning; her grandchildren Christopher Manning, Caitlin Manning, Sean Manning, and Shannon Manning; and her great-grandchild Riley Manning. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Alongside her parents, Helen was predeceased by her brother Charles Simmons and Anne Robideau.

There will be no calling hours. Services and burial will be private. To extend condolences please visit FarleySullivan.com.

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07/20/2026

Mrs. Cheryl Ann Gordon passed away in Glastonbury on the evening of Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 79.

She was born in Hartford on April 19, 1947, the oldest child of the late Kermet Griswold and Nicolena (Infante) Griswold. She grew up in the Elmwood section of West Hartford and later Glastonbury, where she graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1965. Cheryl’s caring and curious mind led her into a career in nursing, and she graduated from nursing school at Massachusetts General Hospital in 1969.

She soon embarked on a cross-country adventure in her cobalt blue Volkswagen Beetle, arriving in San Francisco just as the hippie era was coming to an end. Cheryl worked at a hospital there for a year before returning to eventually settle down in Glastonbury, where she and Albert F. Gordon Jr., known to many as Al or Joe, got married in May 1972. She went on to work in the newborn nursery at Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut Health Center until her retirement decades later.

She would joke with Joe that she wanted 10 children, but they settled on two: Albie, born in 1978, and Ian, born in 1981. Cheryl was a doting and thoughtful mother, an eager and patient tutor, and a tireless worker for her sons and husband.

Cheryl was a woman of deep Catholic faith and convictions, with a strong sense of right and wrong. She also was quick to laugh, especially with her family, including her four grandchildren. She loved driving to meet up with her friends, dipping her feet in the water at the beach in the summer, asking questions (so many questions!), remembering obscure details no one else even thought to remember, sending cards to friends and family to mark occasions both big and small, and going to car shows with Joe in his red and white ’56 Ford.

Cheryl is survived by Joe, her husband of 54 years; her brother, Brian Griswold of Lake Worth, Florida; her son Albie Gordon of Glastonbury and his children, Caleb and Nicolena; and her son Ian Gordon of West Hartford, his wife, Brooke Toczylowski, and their kids, Max and Zadie.

Visitation will be on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Ave. Glastonbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Paul Church of SS. Isidore and Maria Parish, 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury. Burial will be private.

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07/20/2026

Dennis B. Clair, 76, beloved husband of Nancy (Aiello) Clair, of Rocky Hill, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026 in Hartford Hospital. Dennis was born in Hartford on April 22, 1950 to the late John J. and Winifred (Beakey) Clair. Dennis had many fond memories of growing up in Hartford and West Hartford in a lively, large family. He attended Northwest Catholic High School and Conard High School. He continued his education at St. Francis College in Biddeford, Maine, where he made many good friends. Following his marriage to Nancy, he settled in Rocky Hill where he spent the last 50 years devoted to his family. A life-long Red Sox fan, that love of baseball spurred him to coach youth teams for many years. Dennis also enjoyed many years as a high school basketball referee. As a man of deep faith, he was a long-time parishioner of both St. James Church in Rocky Hill and Holy Trinity Church in Hartford. After retiring from Altria Group in 2012, Dennis found joy in time with his beloved grandchildren. He was an avid reader and especially enjoyed reading historical nonfiction. Some of his happiest times were his weekly golf games at Goody Park with his pals in the “Dirty Dozen “. Dennis was the best possible husband, father, “Bapa”, brother and friend. His always smiling face will be missed by so many.

In addition to his wife Nancy, Dennis is survived by his daughter, Megan Aldridge, her husband Justin, and their children Hadley, Claire, William and Charles of Hingham, MA and his son Brendan Clair of Rocky Hill. He also leaves a sister, Patricia Ann Clair of Wethersfield. He is predeceased by his sister, Margo C. Greenhut and his brother, John David Clair.

Friends and family may call on the Clair family on Thursday, July 23, 2026 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Dennis’ life will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:30am in Saint James Church of Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish, 767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill. All attendees are asked to go directly to church. Burial will follow in Village Cemetery, 1 Marsh Street, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staton Island, NY 10306. The Clair family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Syeda Dania Shujaat and Dennis’s nurses, Carina and Sophia. The wonderful compassion and support we received by his care team will always be remembered. For further information, or to leave a condolence, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

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07/20/2026

Sylvia (Lemieux) Jezouit, 90, of South Windsor, beloved wife of Raymond Jezouit, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hartford on August 2, 1935, Sylvia was the cherished daughter of the late Alfred and Delia (Fournier) Lemieux.

Sylvia married her high school sweetheart, the love of her life, Raymond, in 1955. Together they raised their five children in Windsor before retiring to Jupiter, Florida, and moving back to CT in 2024.

Sylvia worked for many years at the family business, Charter Oak Oil, where she served as secretary and bookkeeper. She later concluded her career working for FEMA, a role she loved that allowed her to travel throughout the country while helping communities recover following natural disasters.

Sylvia’s greatest joy was caring for her family. She expressed her love through her cooking and baking, preparing nearly everything from scratch. Her brownies, Finnish pancakes, pumpkin rolls, and the baked stuffed shrimp as well as her husband’s favorite Polish dish, golabki.

Sylvia had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved playing checkers with her grandchildren, cards, bingo and the slot machines. Above all else, she treasured time spent with her family.

Sylvia will be remembered for her unconditional love, generous heart, infectious laugh, and unwavering devotion to her family.

In addition to her beloved husband, Raymond, Sylvia is survived by her daughters, Kim Lemieux and her husband, Frank; Sandra Rovella and her husband, Jim; Kathy Taft and her husband, Paul; and Karen Valente and her husband, Dan; her daughter-in-law, Darlene Jezouit; her cherished grandchildren, Brittany Williams and her husband, Frank; Courtney Heiner and her husband, Dave; Frankie and Kraig Lemieux; Jason Lemieux and his wife, Janice; Alexander Jezouit and his wife, Stephanie; Aaron Jezouit; Daniel Rovella and his wife, Caitlin; Marc Rovella and his wife, Lauren; Danny and Matthew Valente; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Blake, Baker, Kai, Brooke, Preston, Charlotte, Callie, Jack, Jordyn, Jenna, and Luka.

She was predeceased by her beloved son, Michael Jezouit, and her eight siblings: Yvonne, Doris, Al, Nellie, Irene, Gloria, Raymond, and Robert. As the last surviving of nine children, she became the matriarch of her family, always welcoming others with love and generosity.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Sylvia’s life at a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Gabriel Church, Saint Damien of Molokai Parish, 379 Broad Street, Windsor. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Sylvia and her son, Michael, to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.

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07/04/2026

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we wish everyone a safe, fun, and memorable Independence Day. Whether you’re spending time with family, enjoying a barbecue, or watching fireworks, we hope your holiday is filled with gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy and the people we share them with.

Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home!

06/23/2026

Today is National Family Owned and Operated Business Day!

Did you know that less than 25% of businesses in Connecticut are still family owned?

Being family owned and operated is something that we are extremly proud of and will keep going for many years to come.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day,

To all the father’s still with us thank you for the love, strength and guidance.

To the father’s who have gone before us, your memory lives on forever.

With love and remembrance,

The Sullivan Family

06/18/2026

To many, a funeral home, understandably, can be an unnerving place. A funeral home is where so many experience the hardest days in our lives, whether it is for planning a loved one's funeral or attending a dear friend's visitation.

At the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, it is our goal to ease the pain and grief for not only you but your family, friends or anyone in your life.

We do this in a couple of ways. We have always been family owned and operated, so you see and hear the same faces and names that have been here for over 80 years, our employees are all local and are a part of the community and while our facilities are more modern, we like to keep a touch of home so you feel like you're walking into a familiar place, even if it is your first time here.

Whether it be just a friendly conversation, funeral related or just looking for information, we are always here for you.

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06/10/2026

The Farley-Sullivan Funeral Homes is proud to serve the people of Wethersfield, Glastonbury and the surrounding towns. While many of you know our funeral homes in Wethersfield and Glastonbury, some of you may remember where we started over 80 years ago on Webster Street in the South End of Hartford (Pictured Below).

Tom and Kevin Sullivan still own and operate Farley-Sullivan today, with Tom's son Brendan, also a licensed funeral director, makes up the third generation of Sullivan's to serve the community.

We would be remisced to not mention the late Robert "Bob" Sullivan, Sr. and late Robert "Bobby" Sullivan, Jr. who also served the communities for many years.

To read more about the history of our funeral homes please visit, https://www.farleysullivan.com/about/our-history

06/04/2026

Katherine “Kay” Walsh, age 92, wife of the late Edward Walsh, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026 with family by her side at her home in South Glastonbury.

Born in 1934 in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Malcolm and Catherine Aldrich, Kay grew up in Meriden and graduated from the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in 1955. Married in 1958, Kay and Ed moved to South Glastonbury in 1972 and raised their four sons there. She was predeceased by her sister Ann Sampson and her brothers William and Malcolm Aldrich. She is survived by her dear friend and sister Jean Petit of Meriden; by her sons Michael (Portland, Maine), David (South Glastonbury); Chris (and Mary of Cambridge, Massachusetts); and Peter (Tampa, Florida) and by her beloved grandchildren Julia, Anna, Matthew, Tess, Calla, Cece, Malcolm, and Jack. She leaves behind also many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends as well the good people of Stockade Road, where she lived for 54 years. Bill and Kathy Casey were wonderfully supportive from the time they moved in next door in 1978 until Kay’s very last days; Tommy French provided different kinds of support and friendship over that same span; and many others—too many to name—“around the circle” past and present gave Kay a true neighborhood, for which she and her family are forever grateful. As a nurse who had a long and rewarding career before retiring at the age of 74 and who cared for Ed in his last years, Kay would also want us to thank her primary care physician of many decades, Dr. Paul Vella, the kind aides of BeWell Care at Home, and the compassionate professionals of Hartford HealthCare Home Hospice. Kay appreciated anyone who treated others with love and respect, and who knew how to laugh with others and at themselves—things that she did her whole beautiful life.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on the Walsh family on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Naubuc Avenue, Glastonbury. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Kay's life will take place at 11:30 am in St. Augustine Church of Ss. Isidore and Maria Parish, 55 Hopewell Road, Glastonbury, with a reception to follow. Burial will be held at a later date. To share a memory with the family, or to leave a condolence, please visit FarleySullivan.com.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Kay’s memory to the Jimmy Fund, the Connecticut Humane Society, or to the Irish American Home Society.

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