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CT Man Dies Suddenly, Leaving Pregnant Wife; Community Rallies Around Family
A Connecticut community is rallying around an expectant mother after her husband died suddenly earlier this month.
Matthew Dolbey, of Chester, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 18, his family said in his obituary. The 35-year-old was expecting the birth of a child with his wife, Melissa Carpenter. His family did not disclose the cause of death.
A GoFundMe campaign to help support his wife and unborn child has raised more than $67,000 of its $110,000 goal as of Monday, March 23.
Dolbey, who worked as a bartender at Little House Brewing Company in Chester, is being remembered for his big …
CT Woman Killed In Maine Ski Town Remembered As 'Most Loving Girl'; Boyfriend Charged
A 23-year-old Connecticut woman fatally shot in a small Maine ski town is being remembered by her family as a caring sister who loved baking, painting, and helping others, according to an online memorial. Police have charged her boyfriend with the shooting.
Makayla Rose DeSantis, of Colchester, was shot and killed Sunday, March 8, in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, where she worked at the Sugarloaf ski resort. Police charged 24-year-old Austin Doucette, a co-worker, with murder, WMTW in Maine reported.
DeSantis' family said she and Doucette had been dating for more than seven years. Polic…
Cape Cod Tragedy: Community Rallies After 2 Mass Fishermen Killed In Boat Sinking
The Massachusetts fishing community is mourning the loss of two fishermen killed when their boat sank off Cape Cod last week.
Angel Luis Nieves, 37, and Truitt Holcomb Jr., 61, both of New Bedford, were aboard the scallop boat Yankee Rose about two miles off Provincetown on Thursday, March 5, when it capsized and sank, state authorities said. There were no survivors.
Nieves was an engaged father of four, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family.
"He loved the ocean; it was his passion," the fundraiser said. "But more than that, he loved God and his family. He worked so hard ev…
CT Man, 31, Killed After Car Slams Into Retaining Wall
A 31-year-old Connecticut man was killed over the weekend in an early morning crash when his car crashed into a retaining wall, authorities said.
Shahlique Payne, 31, of Manchester, crashed his 2013 Hyundai Sonata into the wall near the intersection of Elizabeth Street and North Beacon Street in Hartford shortly after 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, police said.
He suffered critical injuries in the crash. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable to save his life.
It's unclear what caused Payne to crash, but Hartford police are investigating. …
CT Quadruplets Mourn Loss Of One Of Their Own: Remembering Adam Blum, 36
For 36 years, it was always the four Blums: Alana, Arielle, Dan, and Adam.
This week, that world shattered, and the four who had always moved through life side by side became three on Wednesday, Feb. 25, when Adam died suddenly.
Adam's siblings say he was the family comedian, always ready with a joke that could send a room into gales of laughter.
"Adam was known for his sense of humor, his thoughtfulness, and his deep love for his family," his family told Daily Voice. "He loved to cook and travel, and he was inquisitive, always interested in learning about technology and the world around …
CT Mom Dies Suddenly Days After Giving Birth To Daughter: 'Heartbreaking Loss'
A 34-year-old Connecticut mother of two has died just days after giving birth to her second child, her family said. She is being remembered for her compassion, kindness, and strength.
Amanda Riley, of Ledyard, died on Feb. 17 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London after suffering a heart attack and seizure three days after giving birth to her daughter, Tess. She leaves behind her husband, Patrick, and their 10-year-old son, Charlie, her family said.
Her father-in-law created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral expenses and support Patrick as he navigates life as a suddenly single fa…
College Hall Of Famer, CT Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50
A former collegiate All-American and corporate executive died after a four-year battle with cancer, her family said. She documented her journey on YouTube to inspire others.
Molly Kauffman West, of Easton, Connecticut, died Feb. 10. She was 50. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Brian, and their son, according to her obituary. Her loved ones said she will be remembered for her determination and compassion.
A native of Ithaca, New York, West grew up in Pennsylvania before returning to study at Cornell University, where she was an All-American goalkeeper on the school's field h…
CT Husband, Father Dies Unexpectedly At 49: 'Forever In Our Hearts'
A Connecticut father, husband, and martial arts champion who died unexpectedly earlier this month is being remembered for his devotion to his family, compassion, and drive.
Massimo Lantieri, of Glastonbury, died suddenly at Hartford Hospital on Feb. 7, 2026. He was 49 and leaves behind his wife, Maria Pina (Scionti) Lantieri, and two children, Vittoria and Luke, according to his obituary.
A GoFundMe created to help cover the cost of his children's education has raised more than 11 times its initial goal of $2,000 as of Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Lantieri grew up in Hartford and Wethersfield and f…
