Recent Obituaries From Naugatuck: Adams, Martins, Sasso-Billings

NAUGATUCK, CT — Recent obituaries from Naugatuck.

Jacqueline (Bellemare) Adams, 81, died on Feb. 25, 2025, at Beacon Brook Health Care Center; born on Nov. 2, 1943, in Waterbury, CT, she spent her life in Naugatuck, graduated from Naugatuck High School, and worked for many years as a CNA before retiring.

Anita Martins, 76, died on Feb. 24, 2025, at home; born on July 14, 1948, in Germany, she moved to the U.S. in 1967, was a longtime Naugatuck resident, and worked at Deluxe Check Printing until retiring in the early 1990s.

Catherine (Kate) Nancy Sasso-Billings, 47, died on Feb. 22, 2025; born on Mar. 23, 1977, in Waterbury, she graduated from Naugatuck High School, earned a bachelor's in social work from Lyndon State College, worked as a social worker for over 20 years, and enjoyed spending time in northern Vermont, Disney World vacations, and playing with her cat and dog.

Ronald M. McLean, 74, died on Mar. 1, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital; born on June 12, 1950, he was the son of the late Ronald J. and Dorothy (Manthey) McLean.