Obituaries

Obituaries: Dutka, Stetson

Alan John Dutka passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, from a long illness.

Alan was retired from CT Dept. of Transportation with 24 years of service. Prior to DOT, he worked at Uraco of Deep River for 17 years.

Alan was a 15 year member of the Chester fife and drum corp and a member of the S-X Sportsmens Association for 30 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was looking forward to traveling.

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Wayland L. Stetson, 55, of Oakdale, passed away at The William W. Backus Hospital on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

He was born March 31, 1958, in Norwich, a son to Priscilla (Powe) and Frank Wayland Stetson. His parents survive him. Wayland was a resident of the MOSAIC Group Home where he received the wonderful care that he was in need of. He was special and thoughtful, doing many things for others such as always sending cards to family on holidays. Through the volunteer program at the MOSAIC Group Home, he enjoyed delivering dog biscuits to the Humane Society and bookmarks to the Waterford Library. He loved his family and friends, truly touching all who knew him. The family would like to thank the MOSAIC Group Home for the excellent and loving care he received. 

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