The Suffield Observer - A Watchful Messenger

Connecticut Children’s Hospital Benefits from Generous Donation

By Johanne Presser | November 1, 2025

The DeSimone Family Trust, established by long time past Suffield residents Jerry and RoseMarie DeSimone have donated $2.5 million dollars to support a neonatology intensive care facility and services in the newly built tower at Connecticut Children’s.

Suffield Sidekicks – Teens Helping Seniors

Suffield Sidekicks matches local seniors with teens to help with light household chores and yard work, such as dusting, vacuuming, raking leaves, planting, weeding, home organization and computer assistance.

Retirement Perks

Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.

History

A Moment in Time: Old Photos Invited from Our Readers

By Natalie Mahoney | October 1, 2023

The Suffield Market’s delivery wagon is shown in about 1910.

Churches

Sacred Heart Events

By Father Joseph Keough | October 1, 2023

The month of October brings a variety of events for all ages as we take advantage of the last few opportunities for some outdoor events and get ready to move inside for the cold weather to come.