Helen M. Bousquet
November 21, 2009
Helen M. Bousquet
1939 – 2009
Putnam – Helen M. (Poore) Bousquet, 70 of 65 Ballou St. died Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Putnam. She was the loving wife of Francis W. Bousquet Jr. for 53 years. Born in Webster, MA, She was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Helen D. (Gorela) Poore. She lived in Tucson, AZ for 11 years before moving back to Putnam in 1999.
Helen worked as a solderer and conformal coder for the Electron Company in Webster and for Allied Signal in Tucson.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Michael Bousquet of Worcester, MA, Charles Bousquet of Woodstock, CT, Terry Bousquet of Webster, MA, Jason Bousquet of Scotland, CT; her daughter, Sandra Chesanek of Putnam, CT; her sister, Barbara Swol of Willimantic, CT; eight grandchildren, Megan Park, Jamie Jarvis, Joann Chesanek, Ryan Bousquet, Jesse Bousquet, Timothy Chase, Jr., Susan Chase and Peter Chase; and three great grandchildren, Hannah Jarvis, Julia Jarvis and Briana Connors. She was predeceased by her great granddaughter Elisabeth Jarvis.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Helen’s family from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A gathering will begin at 9:30am Wednesday, November 25, 2009 in the funeral home with a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in Saint Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Putnam, CT 06260. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery.
Ann (Russo) Carminati
November 16, 2009
Ann (Russo) Carminati
1925 – 2009
Woodstock – Ann Carminati, 84, of West View Drive, died Sunday, November 15, 2009 in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the loving wife of Chris Carminati for 55 years. Born in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of Vincent and Anna (Grasso) Russo.
Mrs. Carminati was a homemaker who loved family gatherings. She also enjoyed cooking and entertaining her many friends during the holidays. She was an especially loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
In addition to her husband, Ann is survived by her sons, Vinnie Carminati and his wife Rosemary of Dayville, and Tony Carminati of Woodstock; her brothers, Jim Russo of Southbury, CT, and Tony Russo of Saddle Brooke, NJ; her sisters, Millie Tenore of Commack, LI, and Phyllis Poggioli of Commack, LI; her grandchildren, Natalie, Michael and Antonia. She was predeceased by her brothers, the late Michael and Pat Russo.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ann’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, November 19, 2009 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at 9:00 am on Friday in the funeral home; followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT. Burial will follow in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 279 New Britain Road, Kensington, CT, 06037.
Jason K. Key, Sr.
November 12, 2009
Jason K. Key, Sr.
1973 – 2009
Putnam – Jason K. Key, Sr., 35, of Walnut Street, died Friday, November 6, 2009, after a long courageous battle with cancer at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the loving husband of Pamela (Duhaime) Key. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of Dessie (Green) Key and the late Ezarick O. Key, Sr.
Jason played little league in Danielson and played football for Winmin Jr. High and Tollgate High in Warwick, RI. He also played basketball for 4 years at Tollgate High in Warwick. After graduating from Tollgate High School, he attended the Community College of Rhode Island. Before becoming ill, he worked in the shipping and receiving department for Convenient Graphics in North Grosvenordale.
Jason was a proud and loving father. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox, Patriots, Lakers, and enjoyed watching boxing. He was creative in art illustration and cooking, had a love of music, and was a great dancer. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Besides his wife and mother, Jason is survived by his sons, Korbin Key of Putnam, Jason Key, Jr. of Chicago, Ethan Key of Putnam; his stepson Joshua Desrochers of Putnam; and his stepdaughter, Jordyne Desrochers of Putnam; his brothers, Randy Lomba and his wife Ginny of CA; Leslie “Snookie” Alston and Marielle Lemieux of Montreal Canada, Carlo Key and his wife Amy of Putnam, Ezarick Key, Jr. and his girlfriend Debbie Bernier of Putnam; his sisters, Robin Alston of CA, Ericka Key of RI; his grandmother, Gladys Key of Georgia; his nieces and nephews; James Lomba, Fabian Alston, Cassie Alston, Joshua Key, Chelsea Key, Blair Alston, Dimitri Key, Ezaviar Key; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was predeceased by his sister, the late Bridget Key.
Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260 has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of condolence gifts, memorial donations may be made to the Jason K. Key, Sr. Memorial Fund, c/o Putnam Bank, 40 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260. (860)928-6501
Laura E. (Oleszewski) Cartier
November 12, 2009
Laura E. (Oleszewski) Cartier
1927 – 2009
North Grosvenordale – Laura E. Cartier, 82, of Riverside Drive, died Tuesday, November 10, 2009, in Regency Heights of Danielson. She was the wife of the late Bernard Cartier, Sr. who died in September of 1990. Born in North Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Kania) Oleszewski.
Mrs. Cartier worked as a textile worker for Matson Mills. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, and playing cards. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Laura is survived by her son, Bernard Cartier, Jr. of Danielson; her daughters, Naomi Peterson and her husband Philip of Putnam, Kathy Neal of Florida, and Jackie Mainville and her husband Mike of Thompson; her sister Rose Laskowski of Putnam; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her daughters, the late Susan Cartier and the late Linda Bates; and her grandson, the late Joshua Peterson.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral service with Laura’s family at 11:00 am Saturday, November 14, 2009 in the Congregational Church of Putnam, Main Street, Putnam, CT. Burial in the West Thompson Cemetery at a later date. The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam has been entrusted with arrangements.
Donna L. (Lamondy) Bianchi
November 9, 2009
Donna L. (Lamondy) Bianchi
1947 – 2009
Putnam – Donna L. Bianchi, 61, of Walnut Street, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 8, 2009. She was the loving wife of Gerard Bianchi, Sr. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of Eva (Cote) Lamondy and the late Clarence A. Lamondy, Jr.
Mrs. Bianchi devoted her life to caring for her beloved husband and children. She loved to draw and was a life-long Beatles fan. She was a homemaker and volunteered as a teacher’s helper at Saint Mary School for many years. Donna enjoyed movies on video, dining out, going to movie theaters and crusin’ with her husband Gerard, the “love of her life.”
In addition to her husband and mother, Donna is survived by her son, Gerard Bianchi, Jr. and his wife Cristina of Putnam; her daughters, Michelle Bianchi of Jacksonville, FL, and Angela Bianchi of Jewett City, CT; her brothers, David Lamondy of CA, and Dennis Lamondy of Putnam; her grandchildren, Ariana Bisson and Erica Gleason; many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Donna’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Saint Mary Church of the Visitation, 219 Providence Street, Putnam, CT 06260. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, Putnam.
Memorial donations may be made to Legacies, Unity School of Christianity, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065-0001, or a monetary donation in Donna’s memory to Saint Mary School, 23 Marshall Street, Putnam, CT 06260.
Sr. Claire Francis Pelletier, DHS
November 3, 2009
Sr. Claire Francis Pelletier, DHS
1913 – 2009
Putnam – Sr. Claire Francis Pelletier, 96, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in the Holy Spirit Health Care Center where she had been in residence since 1995.
Sr. Claire Francis was born on February 22, 1913, in Fitchburg, MA, the daughter of the late Arsene and Loria (Dupuis) Pelletier. In 1937, she entered religious life and made her religious profession on August 22, 1940 at the Motherhouse in St. Brieuc, France.
After her profession, Sr. Claire served in France for two years during WWII. From 1942-1944, she was an internee at Vittel, France. Upon her return to the US, she taught briefly. From 1946 to 1959, she served as Mistress of Boarders at Putnam Catholic Academy, Putnam, CT. She was then assigned as Superior/Coordinator of Holy Ghost Convalescent Home in Uncasville, CT and then, at St. Bernard, New London, CT and the Villa St. Joseph, Putnam, CT. From 1971-1978, she was appointed Provincial Councilor. Following this, she performed various community services in Massachusetts and Hartford, CT. She retired to the Provincial House in 1995.
Survivors include one brother, George Pelletier of Fitchburg, MA; one sister, Gloria Piccicuto of Leominster, MA; several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Sr. Claire’s family from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, November 5, 2009 with a prayer service at 7:15 pm in the Provincial House Chapel, 72 Church St., Putnam. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am Friday, November 6, 2009 in the Holy Spirit Provincial House Chapel, 72 Church Street, Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.
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.