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🌱 Patch AM: Southington and Bristol communities remember the life of Sylvette Rioux

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Morning Avon! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

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  • Southington and Bristol communities remember the life of Sylvette Rioux

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  • Tuesday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 27 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sylvette L (Laforge) Rioux, 94 (bristoledition.org) — Family and friends are mourning Sylvette L. (Laforge) Rioux, 94, a longtime Connecticut resident remembered for her devotion to family, love of crafting, and many years in Southington and Bristol. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, December 30, in Bristol, with entombment at Holy Family Mausoleum and memorial donations suggested to New England Puppy Rescue in Avon.
   

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