Louise Hough

1934 - 2026

Louise Hough
February 6, 2026
Louise F. Hough, 91, of Torrington, CT, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. Born on April 5, 1934, in Torrington, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Lucy (Battistoni) Finotti.
Louise worked as a secretary at the Torrington Company, where she met her husband, Gary Hough. She then devoted herself to her marriage and their 5 daughters in South Carolina. After his death, she moved her family back to Connecticut to continue raising her daughters while working as a Bookkeeper Night Auditor at the McLean Home. Louise was an avid bowler, loved to travel to the beach, Europe, and spent many summers in South Carolina with her beloved grandchildren. She also loved to watch college sports, especially UCONN Basketball, Clemson Tigers, and Georgia Bulldogs football. Listening to Andre Rieu concerts would always brighten her day and get her dancing. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Her wittiness and sense of humor often led to lively conversations and laughter. Her home was always filled with cats and dogs that were an extension of her family. Louise also looked forward to gatherings with her family and friends. She was known by her loved ones and friends as Weezie, Weezie Girl, Momma Lou, Lou, G-Ma, Auntie Lou.
She is survived by her loving daughters: Lynne Hough (Tracy Weese) of Archer, FL, Christine Lee Hough (Eric Bruckner) of Torrington, CT, Carol Ann Barnett (Craig Ross) of Blythewood, SC, Patti Hough Rogers; son-in-law, David Rogers of Litchfield, CT; and Rebecca Louise Hough of Litchfield, CT, who was her loving caretaker. Louise also leaves behind her sisters, Theresa Richards of Goshen, CT, and Domenica Frances Daley of Torrington, CT; along with cherished grandchildren, Michael Barnett, Kiersten Barnett, and David Barnett. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Gary David Hough; her son, Gary David Hough, Jr.; her daughter, Sue Ann Hough; and her sisters, Norma Johns and Laura Mlynar.
The visitation will take place on February 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:30 AM, at Cook Funeral Home, located at 82 Litchfield Street in Torrington, CT. Burial will be held in the Spring at St. Thomas Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to The Little Guild ( www.littleguild.org ).
Condolences may be sent to Louise's family by visiting www.cookfuneralhomect.com .