Water Witch Hose Fire of New Milford has announced the passing of Veteran Member Mark Lathrop who served the department for 49 years. Throughout Lathrop's years at the department he served as a firefighter, engineer, as well as holding the rank of Fire Police Captain.   Fire company officials say his personality, humor, and laughter filled the bays whenever Mark was there.  He worked tirelessly for the department at fundraisers even as he battled illness.  Funeral Services will be announced in the upcoming days. 

Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company has announced the passing of Past Chief Richard Gavin. He was a 20 year member of the department, leading it as Chief for 2 of them.  The 80-year old died on Wednesday a his Newtown home.  He worked 31 years as a psychiatric aide at Fairfield Hills Hospital.  The family will receive friends at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street in Newtown, on Saturday, between 11 am and 2 pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.