Recent Death Notices From New London County

MacCracken, Pisani, Dahl among those remembered

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Condolences are extended to the families and friends of several individuals who have recently passed away in New London County, Connecticut. The deceased include Kolt MacCracken, Helen Lucille Valliere, Matthew F. Pisani, Norman Scott Dahl, and Carolyn Lenore Crandall.

Why it matters

Death notices provide an opportunity to honor and remember members of the local community who have died, and offer condolences to their loved ones. These notices help preserve the legacies of those who have contributed to the New London County area.

The details

The deceased include Kolt MacCracken, a 23-year-old who attended Montville schools and was known for his passion for football; Helen Lucille Valliere, an 89-year-old from Uncasville who was born in South Dakota and enjoyed retirement in Florida with her husband; Matthew F. Pisani, an 82-year-old from Niantic who was a championship diver in high school and served as an X-ray technician at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital; Norman Scott Dahl, a 51-year-old from Pawcatuck who served in the U.S. Navy and started his own mechanical contracting business; and Carolyn Lenore Crandall, a 78-year-old from Ledyard who was born and raised in Mystic and worked as a hairdresser.

  • The death notices were published on February 9, 2026.

The players

Kolt MacCracken

A 23-year-old who attended Montville schools and was known for his passion for football.

Helen Lucille Valliere

An 89-year-old from Uncasville who was born in South Dakota and enjoyed retirement in Florida with her husband.

Matthew F. Pisani

An 82-year-old from Niantic who was a championship diver in high school and served as an X-ray technician at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.

Norman Scott Dahl

A 51-year-old from Pawcatuck who served in the U.S. Navy and started his own mechanical contracting business.

Carolyn Lenore Crandall

A 78-year-old from Ledyard who was born and raised in Mystic and worked as a hairdresser at Shear Artistry in Groton.

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The takeaway

These death notices serve as a poignant reminder of the diverse lives that have contributed to the fabric of the New London County community, and the importance of honoring and remembering those who have passed on.