Survivors of Suicide Loss-The focus of this group is to give support and comfort to survivors as well as a venue for them to express their feelings, their thoughts, their fears, and their frustrations! In sharing these emotions some survivors come to realize that they are not alone in this unbelievable form of grief. The group is confidential and non-judgmental and its only purpose is to offer support to survivors in coping with their loss. Participation is totally voluntary and free of charge. Meeting held the third Wednesday of Every month 7-9pm St. Pius X Church, 525 Woodtick Road, Wolcott, CT AFSP Facilitator Alice Reagan T-203-518-0636 Email-RGNAC@MSN.COM

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In an effort to broaden awareness, during the month of October, every member of our funeral home family will be wearing a pink tie or scarf during all wake and funeral services, as well as pink pins. Complimentary pink pins are available in the Funeral Home foyer. We encourage you to take one and wear it to help spread awareness as one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to the Susan G. Komen website. For helpful information on breast cancer as well as symptoms and statistics, please visit http://ww5.komen.org. To assist in the fight against Breast Cancer we will be donating to Susan G. Komen.

Living with Loss; Griffin Hospital offers support groups for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one. The meetings provide grief education and support that can help ease the pain of loss as well as to encourage healing and growth. The groups are in 8 week cycles and require pre-registration. Afternoon and evening groups are offered. GENERAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR ANYONE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE WHEN: Tuesday afternoons- 2:30 - 4:00pm (Group is ongoing and new members are welcome) OR Tuesday evenings- 6:30 - 8:00pm (New session beginning April 21, 2015) WHERE: Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT Please ask at the main entrance front information desk for the exact location of the session. You may visit www.griffinhealth.org for more information. TO REGISTER PLEASE CONTACT: JANICE LAUTIER 203-732-1126 or CORMAC LEVENSON 203-732-1100

The Buckmiller Family, after more than 80 years of dedicated funeral service to Naugatuck and the surrounding communities, has passed the baton to two well know, local Naugatuck families. Jeffrey R. Thurston, a 28 year licensed funeral director and embalmer, is the son of Myrna (Long) Thurston and the late James F. Thurston, Jr. Jeff was born and raised in Naugatuck and grew up working in what was then the family run oil and ice business, D. Thurston and Sons, on Rubber Avenue. His wife, Melissa Thurston is a Southington native and together they own and operate the Rowe Funeral Home in Litchfield, where they currently reside with their one year old daughter, Morgan. James A. Mengacci, a licensed funeral director and embalmer for over 34 years, and the former owner of the Fitzgerald-Zembruski-Mengacci Funeral Homes, is a lifelong resident of Naugatuck and an active member of the local community. Jim is the son of Connie (Gallucci) Mengacci of Naugatuck and the late Adam T. Mengacci. Jim is the proud father of James A.Mengacci, Jr., and Michael R. Mengacci both of Naugatuck. Jim, Jeff and Melissa are well known for the high quality, compassionate care that they have been providing for many years.