'Heart Of Gold': Loved Ones Mourn Canterbury Man Killed While Watching 'Toy Story' With Child
A 39-year-old Connecticut father who was fatally shot while watching a movie with a 12-year-old child is being remembered for his kindness and generosity.
Andrew Michael Olson, of Canterbury, was shot in the chest around 9:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, inside a home on Pratt Road in Killingly, police said.
Michelle Yeagher, 65, was arrested and charged with the killing, Connecticut State Police said.
A family member launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Olson’s family cover funeral expenses. The fundraiser had collected $3,600 of its $4,500 goal as of Thursday afternoon.
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Virginia Man, 28, Dies On Mother’s Birthday, Less Than Two Weeks After Family Dog's Death
A Virginia family is reeling after suffering several inconceivable losses over the course of just two weeks.
Deryl “Ryan” Mims, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 12, the same day as his mother’s birthday, and shortly after the family had to put down their beloved dog.
The heartbreaking loss came less than two weeks after the family had to say goodbye to their beloved German Shepherd, a tragedy Ryan’s mother, Sheri Mullins-Longwell, said she never imagined would be followed by another.
“This is the last picture taken on my phone (Sept. 29) moments before my 9-year-old shepherd w…
‘Gone Far Too Soon’: Virginia Dad Killed In Crash, Family Begs To Bring Him Home To Guatemala
A Virginia family is heartbroken after a fatal crash claimed the life of Luis Barrera — a devoted husband, father, and friend described by loved ones as “gone far too soon.”
Relatives said Barrera died following a car accident on Carrico Mills Road in Brandy Station, leaving behind his wife, Natalie, and their two young children, Julian and Kimmy.
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The tragedy has rippled through both Virginia and Guatemala, where Barrera’s family is now working to raise money to bring him home.
“He was a beloved father, son, and cousin — gone far too soon,” wrote Barrera’s cou…
Timonium Dad Brendan O’Connell, Lax Standout, Remembered As Devoted Father Of Two Boys
Brendan O'Connell "loved nothing more than his sons," and "had big dreams for their futures" that he will never get to see following a fatal crash.
The Timonium resident and DC native, 49, died late on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in a car crash, leaving behind his two boys and a family that is still grappling with their new future.
"Brendan's sons, Carter and Briggs, were the center of his universe," his obituary states.
"He could often be found cheering them on from the sidelines of many, many local lacrosse and football fields, and most recently, along the region's finest fairways, his bi…
Nicholas Leonor, 14, Of Somers Point Dies Due To Seizure Disorder, Family Says
Support is on the rise following the death of a 14-year-old New Jersey boy.
Nicholas M. Leonor, 14, of Somers Point, died Friday, Sept. 19, at home from a seizure disorder, according to his obituary from Wimberg Funeral Home.
A GoFundMe created by his sister Jennifer Leonor said, “On Friday, September 19th, our family’s world shattered. We lost my baby brother, Nicholas, to Epilepsy. He was only 14 years old, with his whole life ahead of him.”
“Nicholas also lovingly known as Nicky, was so much more than his condition — he was funny, loving, and full of light and so smart,” the GoFundMe sa…
