Stratford Death Notices: March 13 Through March 25, 2005

STRATFORD, CT — Below are recent death notices from Stratford.

Harry W. Eads, 90, died Mar. 13, 2025. A U.S. Army veteran and retired machinist who spent over 30 years at American Chain and Cable and 17 years as a school custodian at Wilcoxson School, he enjoyed time with his grandchildren and was known throughout the community.

Evelyn V. (Krizan) Tkacs, 86, died Mar. 17, 2025. A retired CNA with more than 30 years at Park City Hospital and Urology Physicians, she enjoyed baking cookies, making ceramics, and visiting the casino.

William A. Priestley, 81, died Mar. 19, 2025. A retired production control manager at Sikorsky Aircraft who later designed kitchens at Home Depot, he enjoyed playing golf and was known for his quick wit and generosity.

Paul R. Lutson, 79, died Mar. 21, 2025. A U.S. Army veteran and retired Field Splicing Supervisor for Fairfield County with a long career at SNET and AT&T, he remained active in multiple veterans' organizations and enjoyed regular gatherings with former colleagues.

Ronald G. Kuchta, 82, died Mar. 22, 2025. A Bullard Havens Tech graduate and longtime owner of Milex Auto Repair Shop, he enjoyed gardening, casino trips, playing his numbers at Sam’s News, and socializing over meals with friends.

Robert J. Figlar, 78, died Mar. 23, 2025. A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era and retired Sikorsky Aircraft employee, he was a graduate of Bullard Havens Technical High School.

Gary Wilson Normandin, 59, died Mar. 24, 2025. A devoted father and longtime youth sports coach, he enjoyed family dinners, backyard gatherings, and dancing the night away to “September” with those he loved.

Jason T. Crowley, 52, of Stratford, passed away March 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side.