Obituary of Marie A. LaFlamme

Marie A. LaFlamme, 88, of Farmington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Apple Rehab in Cromwell, CT. Born on June 29, 1936 in New Britain, CT, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Hilda Tosatti. She was predeceased by her husband Reginald LaFlamme who died on August 25, 1989. Marie graduated from New Britain High School in 1954. She lived most of her life in New Britain and obtained her first job at Stanley Works after graduating high school.

She was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Church and was an active member of the Rosary Guild. Marie also enjoyed volunteering her time at the Hospital of Central CT in the cancer center, after losing her beloved husband of over 30 years to cancer in 1989. Her volunteer work at the hospital brought comfort and loving compassion towards others dealing with cancer. She had a friendly, upbeat way about her that helped others navigate through difficulties. Marie loved being with her family and was a stay at home mom who was a good listener, provided loving guidance, and was respectful and kind to all.

Marie is survived by her children, Lisa and her husband Donald O’Leary of Bristol, Gary and his wife Marilyn of New Britain, along with her grandchildren; James O’Leary and his wife Trisha, Tessa O’Leary and her partner Isaiah Chamis, Vanessa Savage and her husband William, and Gregory LaFlamme; her adoring great grandchildren, Maddyn and Lydia O’Leary, Chloe, Ethan, and Lola Savage. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her siblings Raymond and Joan Tosatti, and sister-in-law Renee Quinn. She also leaves behind her sisters-in-law Rita LaFlamme and Muriel Flores and brother-in-law Richard LaFlamme. In addition, she is also survived by many cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The LaFlamme family would like to thank the staff at Apple Rehab of Cromwell for their outstanding care and compassion they showed towards our mother.

Calling hours for Marie will be held Monday (March 3^rd) 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Farrell Funeral Home, 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain. Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday (March 4^th) at 10:30AM directly at St. Joseph Church, 195 So. Main Street New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, 1141 Stanley St. New Britain.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in Marie’s name to a charity of your choice.