Linda Irene Feldman died peacefully in Hartford, CT, surrounded by family, on July 26, 2025. She was 83 years old. She is survived by five children—Alec (Hilary Wagner) Feldman, Peter Feldman, Dennis Feldman, Jonathan (Amber Davis) Feldman, and Jill (Vishwas Badami) Feldman—and her brother, Robert. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jeffrey Feldman. Mom loved the water and the sun, animals of all kinds, helping others, learning new things, gardening, a raucous laugh, and a well-formed sentence. She was born to Joseph and Gene Palatin in Havana, Cuba, on October 6, 1941, as they awaited passage to America in flight from Europe. The Palatins settled in Long Beach, NY. Linda attended Long Beach High School, where she met Jeffrey. They married in 1962, and had their first child, Alec, in 1964. A Siamese cat, the first of three for the family, perched on her belly throughout the pregnancy. Three more boys followed over the next eight years. In 1988, Linda and Jeff traveled to Peru to adopt their youngest child, Jill. After studying English literature at Barnard College and earning a masters at Yale, Linda attended law school at the University of Connecticut, graduating in 1978. She began a career as a tax and compensation attorney. The work absorbed her, but she didn't find her true calling until 2002, when she shifted careers to become a court-appointed probate attorney for those facing involuntary commitment. Linda was on call for her clients seven days a week, and took a special interest in every one of them. Though she didn't need to, she continued this work until last year, when complications from diabetes made it impossible to carry on. Though always busy with her career, home and family were Linda's life. The house was abuzz with five children and their friends, often serving as the hub, and with a menagerie of animals over the years: from an early mistake with a monkey through Siameses and dogs, tropical fish, parakeets, cockatiels, and lovebirds. Later it was reptiles, including lizards and turtles. Mom spoke with them all. She was the optimist of the family. She will be missed.

Diane (Burnham) Wilcox, 89, of Glastonbury and West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2025. Diane was born on July 11th, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of Arthur and Mabel Burnham, and grew up on Long Island, NY. Driven and fiercely independent, Diane was a first-generation college graduate from the University of Connecticut in 1957. She enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Speech and Language Pathologist within the Newington School System for many years. She had an extraordinary knack for the English language, grammar, and diction. She found her academic career incredibly rewarding. She adored her home in West Hartford, and in her retirement could often be found amongst the trees or garden beds planting something new, and volunteering at the Asylum Hill Congregational Thrift Shop. She enjoyed hosting family and friends for holidays and special occasions. Through this, she created family traditions for years to come. Diane was immensely proud of her family heritage and deeply interested in genealogy. She was a member of the DAR and the Founders of Hartford. Her ancestor, Michael Burnham, was the original owner and editor of the New York Daily News. Additionally, several of her ancestors were founders of East Windsor, CT. Diane was a loving parent, grandparent, great grandparent, and a dear friend to many. She was predeceased by one brother, Major Richard A. Burnham of Colorado, and her former friend and husband, Leland D. Wilcox, Jr. of New Hampshire. Diane is survived by her children, Leland D. Wilcox III (Joanie) of Mystic, CT; Leslie Briggs (Mark) of Glastonbury, CT; and Leslie Wilcox of Millerton, NY; her grandchildren, Parker Wilcox (Carey) of Wilton, CT; Leland Wilcox IV of Colchester, CT; Austin Briggs of Glastonbury, CT; and Abigail Briggs of Northampton, MA; and her two great grandchildren, Leland Wilcox V & Grayson Wilcox of Colchester, CT. She is also survived by her lifelong friend, Dr. Charles Gunderson & his family in Florida. Diane was a longtime member of Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford. A private family service will be held on a later date. The family would like to thank caregivers Vivian and Agnes, as well as the kind staff at UConn John Dempsey Hospital for their commitment and compassion. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Doctors Without Borders or deathwithdignity.org.

Kevin John Slane Sr., beloved husband, father, papa, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Born in Hartford on March 23, 1943, Kevin’s life was marked by warmth, curiosity, and a genuine love for people. A proud alumnus of St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont, Kevin cherished his college years and remained deeply connected to his alma mater throughout his life. He served on the St. Michael’s College Alumni Board of Directors, dedicated to fostering alumni engagement and supporting the college’s mission. In 2020, he was honored as Alumnus of the Year for the Class of 1965. Kevin was also an enthusiastic member of the local St. Michael’s alumni group, the “Lunch Bunch,” and enjoyed participating in its monthly luncheons. This June, Kevin would have celebrated his 60th college reunion, a milestone he looked forward to with pride. Kevin’s professional career spanned over 30 years in the medical device industry, where he earned a reputation for integrity, leadership, and a strong commitment to supporting others. He served as a district manager for Coopervision Cilco in the Eastern Zone and was recognized as an outstanding talent, receiving the prestigious S.T.A.R. Club award for his exceptional performance and dedication. His passions were as diverse as they were heartfelt. Kevin was an avid college basketball fan who never missed a March Madness game and a true foodie long before the term became popular—always on the hunt for hidden restaurant gems to share with friends and family. The beaches of Cape Cod and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, were his sanctuaries, where he found joy and tranquility. A people person through and through, Kevin delighted in learning about others’ stories and making friends wherever he went. His kind heart and generous spirit were evident in every interaction. As a cancer survivor, Kevin gave back to his community as a team member of Plainville’s Relay for Life, Team Dragon. He also enjoyed the camaraderie of his friends from The Connecticut Old Guard. In 2024, he received the Old Guard Distinguished Service Award, a testament to his dedication to service and community. Above all, Kevin’s greatest pride and joy was his family. For 56 years, he was the loving husband of Maureen Elizabeth Slane (née Sennett), his “bride,” and together they built a life filled with laughter, support, and unwavering love. He never missed a sporting event, concert, recital, or milestone in the lives of his children and grandchildren, always cheering the loudest and beaming with pride. Kevin was predeceased by his parents, Mary Jane Boylan Slane and James A. Slane, and his twin brother, John Paul Slane. He leaves behind his cherished wife, Maureen; his daughter, Kathleen Slane McDaniel; his son, Kevin John Slane Jr., and daughter-in-law, Ashley Slane; and his beloved grandchildren: Sean Patrick McDaniel, Clare Elizabeth McDaniel, Fiona Josephine Slane, and Niall Frederick Slane. Though from a small family, Kevin was embraced by the Sennett family, who became his beloved brothers and sisters: Joseph Sennett (Laurel), Thomas Sennett (Beth Ann), Jean Sennett, and Joan Sennett (Robert Compagna), as well as many loving nieces and nephews. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the friends and relatives who visited Kevin in his final days and to the compassionate nurses, doctors, and support staff at UCONN Medical Center who cared for him. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of St. Peter Claver, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford, CT, on Thursday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, CT. Calling hours will be held at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT, on Wednesday, April 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kevin’s memory may be made to the St. Michael’s College (Vermont) Memorial Gift Fund or The Michael J. Fox Foundation—causes that were close to his heart. Kevin’s legacy of kindness, curiosity, and devotion to family and friends will live on in all who were fortunate to know him.

Adrianne R. Sturman died peacefully at her home in Santa Barbara on the night of February 11, 2025 at the age of 96 years old. The fact that only hours earlier she was enjoying her weekly bridge game with friends says much about Ady’s indomitable energy and sociability. Adrianne was born on December 1, 1928 in Bronx, New York, the eldest daughter of Herman and Charlotte Reevman. She attended New Jersey College for Women (now a part of Rutgers University) before moving to the University of Michigan in 1948. There she met George Sturman, who would become her cherished husband of 63 years until his death in 2016. George pursued a career in orthodontics, and they eventually settled in West Hartford, CT, where they raised a family and lived for fifty years. In West Hartford, Adrianne, dissatisfied with being a stay-at-home mom, studied library science at Southern Connecticut State University and became a librarian in the West Hartford public school system. A lifelong love of travel, which she shared with George, eventually led to a career as a travel agent. Adrianne worked with her close friend Joyce Bisberg at Travelrama in Hartford, and later moved to Kenney Travel in West Hartford followed by Huntington Hay in Avon, CT. Travel dominated much of George and Adrianne’s lives, and few could rival in number the many and diverse countries they visited. Adrianne’s love of art and culture, combined with her enjoyment of group activities, led to her becoming a docent at the Wadsworth Atheneum of Hartford and later a member of the Women’s Board at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Intensely social, George and Adrianne filled their lives with bridge games, movies, dinners with friends, and family activities. In 2007, George and Adrianne moved permanently to Santa Barbara to be close to their granddaughters and escape New England’s harsh weather. Here they quickly built a network of new close friends, which included a dinner club (the Fed-Ups). Adrianne honed her skill at bridge and filled her time with adult education classes at City College while continuing to work as a travel agent. After the loss of George, Adrianne persevered and eventually flourished, enjoying time with her family in Santa Barbara and maintaining social activities with her ever-growing circle of friends and admirers. Combining a sunny personality with an inherently New York toughness, Adrianne defied age and physical setbacks with a spirit that was truly admirable. She will be missed by all who knew her. Adrianne is survived by her younger sister Carole Dorris of Worcester, MA, her daughter Sally of New York and France, her son Peter and daughter-in-law Hui-shu of Santa Barbara, and her cherished grand-daughters Leanne and Olivia. Adrianne had a “can-do” attitude that only got stronger with age. As she was a passionate advocate for women’s rights and supporter of girls’ causes, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Girls Inc (https://www.girlsinc.org).

Alice Pardee Jones (Dee) - 4/17/57 – 7/12/2024 Dee passed away suddenly on 7/12/24. She attended Centenary University majoring in Equine Studies. She worked for Clinical Lab Partners for 17 years, leaving in 2016. She loved spending her summers at the family home in Mantoloking, NJ. Her passion for animals was evident not only in the care she lavished on her beloved pets over the years but also her volunteer work with the Connecticut Human Society and Westmoor Park. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents Robert P and Alice P Jones. She is survived by a brother, Craig, and her goddaughter, Sara.