Town of Eastford (Windham County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Eastford ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Eastford. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Astrid Allwyn (Actress)
- She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday).
- Manchester is located in Hartford County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Astrid Allwyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Southbridge is located in Worcester County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Ashton (Actor)
- Full name: John David Ashton
- He was born in Springfield (MA) on February 22, 1948 (a Sunday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on September 26, 2024 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Ashton<1>
Harvey Ross Ball (Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Ross Ball<1>
Martin 'Marty' Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
William Aloysius Bergen (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday).
- North Brookfield is located in Worcester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north of Eastford. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Aloysius Bergen<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to St. John's Cemetery
Elizabeth Bishop (Poet)
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Hope Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Eastford. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Bishop<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Hope Cemetery
Kitty Bransfield (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north of Eastford. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kitty Bransfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to St. John's Cemetery
Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County, West Virginia.
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the north of Eastford. The cemetery is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to St. John's Cemetery
Barbara Carroll (Musician)
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 25, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 2017 (a Sunday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Mt. Judah Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barbara Carroll<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Judah Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Judah Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Mt. Judah Cemetery
Gail Castleberry (Actress)
- She was born in Springfield (MA) on August 3, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 4, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Eastford. The cemetery is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gail Castleberry<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Oak Grove Cemetery
John Conte (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Palmer (MA) on September 15, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on September 4, 2006 (a Monday).
- Palmer is located in Hampden County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Conte<1>
William H. Crane (Actor)
- Full name: William Henry Crane
- He was born in Leicester (MA) on April 30, 1845 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 7, 1928 (a Wednesday).
- Leicester is located in Worcester County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William H. Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Zara Cully (Actress)
- Full name: Zara Frances Cully
- She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 1978 (a Tuesday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zara Cully<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William Arthur Cummings (Major league baseball)
- He was born in Ware (MA) on October 18, 1848 (a Wednesday) and died in Toledo (OH) on May 16, 1924 (a Friday).
- Ware is located in Hampshire County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northwest of Eastford. The cemetery is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Arthur Cummings<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Aspen Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Aspen Grove Cemetery
Hal K. Dawson (Actor)
- He was born in Rockville (CT) on October 17, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Loma Linda (CA) on February 17, 1987 (a Tuesday).
- Rockville is located in Tolland County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Loma Linda is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal K. Dawson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joel 'Taz' DiGregorio (Musician)
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 8, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Nashville (TN) on October 12, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joel 'Taz' DiGregorio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
- Moosup is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Eastford. Both communities are located in Windham County.
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Eastford. The cemetery is located in Windham County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Evergreen Cemetery
Eileen Farrell (Opera singer)
- She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Willimantic is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Eastford. Both communities are located in Windham County.
- Park Ridge is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Castine Cemetery, which is located in Hancock County, Maine.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eileen Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Castine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Castine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Castine Cemetery
Robert Frazer (Actor)
- Born: Robert William Browne
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on June 29, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 17, 1944 (a Thursday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Frazer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Lillian Gallo (Producer)
- She was born in Springfield (MA) on April 12, 1928 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 6, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Springfield is located in Hampden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Eastford (which is located in Windham County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Gallo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Eastford to Los Angeles National Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.