Recent Death Notices in Rocky Hill, CT

Rocky Hill mourns the loss of several longtime residents whose stories, though different, all speak to the close‑knit spirit of our town.

Donald Lewis Langevin, 92, slipped away on August 30 after a life of service that stretched from the battlefield to the backyard. A U.S. Army veteran, he climbed to chief warrant officer in military intelligence, served in Korea and Germany, and earned both the Legion of Merit and the Combat Infantry Badge. He is survived by five daughters, a sister, 17 grandchildren and a legion of great‑grandchildren who will surely hear his stories for years to come.

Just eight days earlier, Jacqueline Yolanda Matthews, 59, was remembered for her creative spark and her signature sign‑off – “coco xoxo.” Her artistic flair lit up family gatherings, and her family now includes five children and a cherished granddaughter.

Trevor Roy Cameron, 72, passed on August 4. Born in Spanish Town, Jamaica, he made the U.S. his home in the 1980s and built a reputation for a steady work ethic that his siblings and countless nieces and nephews still talk about. He leaves behind five brothers and sisters, along with a bustling extended family.

Sotiraq Bakri, 77, died on July 23. An Albanian‑born mechanical engineer, he settled in the Hartford area in 1996, sharing his expertise and love of family with his wife Lindita, two sons and six grandchildren.

Finally, Reno Libera, 88, a lifelong Rocky Hill native, left us on July 20. After serving in the U.S. Army’s 3rd Armored Division from 1955‑1963, he spent decades as a master welder for the state Department of Transportation, retiring in 1997. A life member of the Rocky Hill Elks Lodge, he is survived by two daughters, three grandchildren and six great‑grandchildren.

Each of these individuals touched the community in their own way—through military service, artistic expression, diligent labor, engineering, or simply being a friendly neighbor. Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and everyone who feels the void their passing creates.