Marian E. (Dooling) LaLiberte
October 28, 2009
Marian E. (Dooling) LaLiberte
1917 – 2009
Grove City, OH- Marian E. (Dooling) LaLiberte, formerly of Woodstock, CT, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Grove City, OH, while surrounded by family and friends. She was a lovely 92 years of age, having been born to the late William and Catherine (Carty) Dooling on Jan 31, 1917. Marian was happily married to her soul mate Albert LaLiberte until his death in 1994.We smile to think of the loving embrace that awaited her as they were reunited.
Marian had many interests in addition to making a lovely home for her family. She served, as a reader in the Most Holy Trinity Church for over 30 years, was a member of St. Monica’s Guild ILOF, and served as a volunteer for the Woodstock Volunteer Ambulance Corp. In earlier years, she and her sister, Anna May, sang on their own WATR Waterbury Radio as the “Dooling Sisters”. She continued her claim to fame by winning so many prizes on the show “Concentration” that Albert went to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to pray she would lose so he could afford to pay the taxes on all the loot! At the urging of her son Ken, she entered the “Miss Keenage” pageant where she came in second–this at the age of 75. In addition, throughout her life, Marian enjoyed composing poetry and loved singing and performing.
After moving to Ohio to be with her daughter Joan, she spent many years delighting in her time spent with her wonderful 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. The last word she spoke was to her littlest angel Jaden–it was “Wow” as Jaden was making a great deal of noise! Thank you, dear family, for loving “GiGi” so much and for bringing such joy to her life. Her son Kenneth LaLiberte, his wife Linda; her daughter Joan (LaLiberte) Snyder, and husband Stephen will also miss her dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Marian’s family from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, October 30, 2009 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A gathering will begin at 8:00 am Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 in the funeral home with A Mass of Christian burial to follow at 9:00 a.m. in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Road, Pomfret, CT 06259. Burial will follow in Elmvale Cemetery in Woodstock.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Woodstock Ambulance Corp., P.O. Box 222, South Woodstock, 06267
A reflection:
Of course, we are saddened by the loss of our beloved Mother, but we trust that she is truly never gone. She is with us in each remembered embrace, in the strength and values she imparted, and in the certainty that we were and still are loved. How we will miss you, sweet Miss Marian!
Theresa (Alix) Chauvin
October 25, 2009
Theresa (Alix) Chauvin
1920 – 2009
Thompson – Theresa Chauvin, 89, of Thompson, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in the University of Massachusetts Memorial Healthcare. She was the loving wife of the late Francis Alix, and the late Armand Chauvin. Born in Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Marie Rose (Aubin) Martin.
Mrs. Chauvin worked as a self-employed hairdresser.
Theresa is survived by her sister, Marie Leona Strzelewicz of New London; and her niece Janice Garosshen of Canterbury. In addition to her husbands, she was predeceased by her brother, the late George Henry Martin, and her sister, the late Marie Alvia Burbee.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 2:00 pm in Saint Joseph Cemetery, 20 Main St., North Grosvenordale, CT. Gilman Funeral home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Theresa Gravel Duquette
October 23, 2009
Theresa M. Gravel – Duquette
1928 – 2009
Brooklyn – Theresa M. Gravel, 81, of Cantebury Street, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Pierce Memorial Baptist Home. The former wife of the late Maurice Duquette. Born in Clinton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Albani and Amerilda (Harvey) Gravel.
Mrs. Gravel worked at Bates Shoe and also worked for American Optical in Southbridge, MA. Upon her retirement she worked partime at Cady Brook chicken farm in East Putnam for good friends Cathy & Fern. She enjoyed making puzzles, trips to the casino, and especially loved her bird, “BJ.”
Theresa is survived by her son, Maurice “Mick” Duquette and his wife Grace of Escondito, CA; her daughters, Linda Menard and her husband Jerry of North Grosvenordale, Lucille Raynsford of Danielson, Judy Lefevre and her husband Bob of Danielson, Diane Morris and her husband Kenny of Escondito, CA, Tammy Duquette of Woodstock; her sister, Jeannette Taratuta of Clinton, MA; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, the late Marlena Boucher; and her sister, the late Lucille Houle.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial for Theresa on Saturday November 7, 2009 at 10:00am in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT. Burial will be private. Gilman Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements.
Sr. Regina Fortier, DHS
October 23, 2009
Sr. Regina Fortier, DHS
1924 – 2009
Putnam – Sr. Regina Fortier, DHS, 84, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Holy Spirit Health Care Center. Born in St. Theodore D’Acton, PQ Canada, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Regina (Berger) Fortier.
She entered religious life in 1945 and made her religious profession August 16, 1949 at the Holy Spirit Provincial House, Putnam, CT. She was then known as Sr. Regina des Anges.
Her first assignment in 1949 was at St. Joseph’s Guest House, New Haven, CT. and from 1953 to 1965 she taught in elementary schools in Burlington, VT, Bridgeport, CT and Fitchburg, MA.
In 1966, Sr. Regina took an LPN course from Bullard Haven Vocational Technical School in Bridgeport, CT. and from 1967 to 1979, she served as a nurse in Putnam, CT, Providence, RI, Danielson, and Mansfield, CT. She retired from nursing in 1979 and did gardening at the Provincial House thereafter until 1998.
Survivors include two sisters, Bella Pavlak of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Sr. Irene Fortier, DHS, of Brooklyn, CT; one brother, Henry of Waterbury, CT; and several nieces & nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Calling hours at Holy Spirit Provincial House will be on Monday, October 26 from 6-8 PM with a Prayer Service at 7:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 11:00 am in the Holy Spirit Provincial House Chapel, 72 Church Street, Putnam, CT followed by burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery, in Putnam, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Retirement Fund, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260
Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT has been entrusted with arrangements.
Martha Labonte
October 18, 2009
Martha Labonte
1937 –2009
Thompson– Martha Labonte, 72, of Labonte Road, died Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Winchester, VA. She was the loving wife of the late Leo Labonte. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Arlene (Fortin) Perreault.
Mrs. Labonte worked Johnson Corrugated until her retirement and as a twister for Hale Manufacturing for 15 years. She was a member of the Jehovah Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Putnam.
Mrs. Labonte was dearly loved by her four children.
Martha is survived by her son, David Labonte of Webster; three daughters, Ruth Reyes of Piedmont SC, Paula Ruoppo of Thompson, and Brenda Balcunas of Thompson; and two sisters, Anita Lambert of Putnam, and Georgette Lambert of Willimantic, CT. She was predeceased by her grandson, the late Leonard Balcunas III.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Service for Martha at 3:00pm on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 11 Hill Road, Thompson, CT. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangement entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home.
Peter W. Reed
October 18, 2009
Peter W. Reed
1931 – 2009
Jaffrey, NH – Peter W. Reed, 78, of Gilmore Pond Road, formerly of Plainville and Avon CT, died Wednesday, October 14, 2009 in Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT. He was the loving husband of Tinka (Risk) Reed. Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late William P. Reed, MD and Charlotte (Whiting) Reed.
Mr. Reed attended Middlebury College and graduated from Cornell University. He was a member of Sigma Phi Fraternity. He served in the United States Army and went on to work as an engineer for Fafnir Ball Bearing Company in New Britain CT. Mr. Reed enjoyed building and flying model airplanes and was deeply involved in the National Miniature Pylon Racing Association.
Besides his wife, Peter is survived by his sons, Michael W. Reed of Seattle, WA, and Barry W. Reed of La Cañada, CA; his daughter, Wendy R. Johnson of Nashua, NH; his brother, Christopher D. Reed of Cambridge, MA; and 6 grandchildren.
Peter’s funeral is private at the family’s request. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. Memorial donations, may be made to the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301.
Carla B. Salvietti
October 9, 2009
Carla B. Salvietti
1983 – 2009
North Grosvenordale – Carla B. Salvietti, 26, of Main Street, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in her home. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of Ralph and Loren (Levy) Salvietti.
Carla had a Degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University. She was studying Human Services at QVCC. She was a loving aunt to her niece and nephew, and loved to cook. She enjoyed yoga, reading and watching movies. Carla was artistically talented and enjoyed listening to music. Carla was a very caring person and liked to help others.
Carla is also survived by her sisters, Kerri Osborne, and her husband Taiwo Osborne of Thompson, and Casey Salvietti of Manhattan, NY; her niece Yasmeen; her nephew, T. J.; and her maternal grandparents, David & Jeannette Levy of Pembroke Pines, FL.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Carla’s family from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 13, 2009 with a funeral service at 5:00 pm in the Gilman Funeral Home; 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT. Burial will be private.
Memorial donations may be made to United Services, P.O. Box 839,Dayville, CT.
Paul J. Bernier
October 9, 2009
Paul J. Bernier
1940 – 2009
Chaplin– Paul J. Bernier, 69, of Park Road, died Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Our loving father went to the big ride in the sky. He was the loving husband of Bonniebelle (Raymond) Bernier. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Dolor and Arlene (Provost) Bernier.
Mr. Bernier worked as a millwright for United Technologies and Pratt & Whitney. He was a member of Eastern Connecticut Sportsman’s Club and was an avid motorcyclist with a passion for freedom. He enjoyed charity motorcycle rides, hunting and fishing.
Our father, husband, and friend whom journeyed to the next phase in his life, leaves on this earth, his wife, Bonniebelle Bernier, his beloved children, his son, Christopher Paul Bernier of Dayville, his daughter Amanda Grace Bernier and her husband Daniel of Brooklyn; his brother Gerard Bernier of Scotland, CT; his only granddaughter with whom he adored, Addison Belle; and many treasured and loved friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Paul’s family from 5:00 to 7:30pm, Thursday October 15, 2009 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam with a funeral service at 7:30pm in the funeral home. A reception will follow. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to a charity of you choice.
Sr. Rita Bérard, DHS
October 8, 2009
Sr. Rita Bérard, DHS
August 2, 1921—October 8, 2009
Sr. Rita Bérard, DHS, 88, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Holy Spirit Health Care Center, where she had been in residence since March of 2000.
Born on August 2, 1921, in Websterville, VT, she was the daughter of the late Dosithée and Carrie (Dupré) Bérard. Sr. Rita entered religious life in 1937 and made her religious profession at the Motherhouse in St. Brieuc, France on August 22, 1940. She was then known as Sr. Anne Rita.
After her religious profession, Sr. Rita was assigned to Landivisiau and St. Anne d’Auray in France where she performed domestic duties. After spending two years as an internee in Vittel, France during World War II, she returned to the United States in 1944 and began teaching assignments in Swanton, VT; as well as Jewett City, and Waterbury, in Connecticut.
She went to California in 1957 and served there until 2000. While there she received a B.A. from Dominican College, San Raphael, CA and an M.A. from Holy Name College, Oakland, CA. She then served in elementary schools in Fairfax; West Sacramento and Stockton as well as Marin Catholic High School, Kentfield—all in California. Her last 8 years were spent at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Convent in Patterson, CA. where she was in semi retirement.
Survivors include one sister, Agnes Laliberté, of Barre, VT; and several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews.
Calling hours at the Provincial House chapel will be on Sunday, October 11, 2009 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm with a Prayer Service at 7:15pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Provincial House chapel followed by burial at St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Retirement Fund, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT has been entrusted with arrangements.