Regan, Spielman, Therrien: Recent Death Notices From Ellington And Somers

ELLINGTON-SOMERS, CT — Here are some recent death notices from Ellington and Somers.

Lisa (Popovich) Regan, 64, of Somers, devoted wife of the late Kevin R. Regan., passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 after a year-long battle with brain cancer. Lisa and Kevin married in 1983 and lived in the Boston area until moving to Somers in 1994. She worked in retail customer service, where she took pride in helping her customers and in the close friendships she formed with her colleagues. When suddenly diagnosed with glioblastoma in spring 2024, she had every right to give up. but instead would say, “I will not just curl up into a ball and die; I’m going to fight.” She gave it everything she had, and continued to support her children and make memories over the last year.

Earl Spielman, 82, of Ellington, passed away on March 31 after a valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was a licensed plumber, a very talented stone mason and Cchief of the Ellington Fire Department from 1974 - 1977. He was a farmer at heart, which was evident if you visited Cabin Hill Greenhouses where he and his beloved wife Gail grew the best flowers around for more than 20 years. Whether he was figuring out how to build Gail's newest display idea or bush-hogging the hay fields Earl was happiest when he was working outside. He never said no when someone asked for help, and he waved to everyone as he drove, even if he did not know them.

Paul Therrien Sr., 69, of Ellington, ended his service and passed away on March 28, 2025, at his home. He was a graduate of Ellington High School, class of 1973, and went on to serve our country with the U.S. Army, and later the Connecticut Army National Guard. He graduated flight school and warrant officer training, and proudly became a helicopter pilot, and later the flight safety officer for Connecticut. He honorably served through Desert Storm, 9/11, and the Afghanistan conflict. Paul was a mentor to many service members in his time, always willing to share his wisdom. He retired in 2009 as a Chief Warrant Officer 5, after 35 years of exemplary service.