William R. Beausoleil
November 29, 2010
1933 – 2010
Putnam – William R. Beausoleil, 77, of Woodstock Ave., died Sunday, November 28, 2010 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Rudolphe and Alma (Gagniere) Beausoleil.
Mr. Beausoleil was a Korean Conflict and Vietnam Air force Veteran where he served as Master Sergeant. He went on to serve in the Air Force for 22 years. He was a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University and Quinebaug Valley Community College with high honors. After his retirement from the military, he worked various part time jobs in the area. He was an avid golfer and chess player and enjoyed to read. He was a member of Albert J. Breault VFW post # 1523 and the Woodstock Chess Club.
William is survived by his sister, Rita Giordano of Groton; and several nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his brother, the late Jean Paul Beausoleil.
At Williams’s request, services will be private. The Gilman Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Jean Lange
November 24, 2010
1913 – 2010
Putnam – Mrs. Jean (Black) Lange, 96, of Thurber Rd, formerly of Chappaqua and Goldens Bridge, N.Y., died Monday, November 15, 2010 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, December 8, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Annie (Stryker) Black. Mrs. Lange was the wife of the late Bertram J. Lange, advertising executive and art dealer of Mt. Kisco, NY and Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Jean was a lady of classic mold, but an educated, modern woman too. She was a mother of love and gentleness, who marshaled broad experience and education, mixed with fortitude and good sense to the service of her family. Jean was quietly elegant and ever gracious. Always well dressed (with a scarf to complement every outfit), she never raised her voice, was patient and kind to even the youngest family members, threw wonderful parties, and was thoughtful and charming to all. She will be greatly missed.
Her childhood was well ordered but far from ordinary. She was two when her family, in the service of the Methodist Church, decamped from Brooklyn, NY to Fuzhou, China, where her father, a civil engineer, had responsibility for the care of church property. He also taught engineering at Fuzhou University where Jean’s mother Annie taught English. Returning from China in 1920, the family moved to Mechanicsburg, PA. Jean was very active in girl scouting in its early years and also in activities of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Jean graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania with a pre-med degree and was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She was working in Harrisburg, PA for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) when she met her husband, Bert Lange. She moved to Washington D.C. where they were married at the National Cathedral on March 4, 1939.
During WWII, while her husband served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe, she lived with her children at her parents’ home in New Cumberland, PA.
Following the war, Jean and Bert lived in White Plains, NY, Barrington, Rhode Island, and Roslyn, NY. The family eventually settled in Chappaqua, NY in 1954. Jean worked as a medical secretary while helping her husband build the Pinchpenny Gallery art business, establishing galleries in Mt. Kisco, NY and Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Together, they built a house on the Maine coast. Jean especially loved the house in Maine, and the two spent each summer there until Bert’s death in 1991.
Jean had a lovely singing voice, and was a skilled piano player with an encyclopedic knowledge of both popular and sacred music. She was an avid gardener and a serious collector of American antiques, with a special love for early American architecture. She was interested in genealogy and the many branches of her family. One of her great pleasures was to share family lore, from the early 19th century Hatfield Ironworks on the Brandywine Creek that manufactured steel beams used in the dome of the U.S. capitol building, to ancestors who fought at the Battle of Hastings.
Jean was a wonderful wife and mother who provided constant encouragement to those around her, finding the good in most any situation. She had no time for petty grievances and would not speak of negative or hurtful things. Her favorite scripture verse was Phillipians 4:8.
Mrs. Lange leaves her daughter, Patricia Flemma and her husband, John Borise, of Norwalk, CT; her son, Peter Lange and his wife, Donna of Thompson, CT; 11 grandchildren, one pre-deceased; and 15 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at Alexandria Presbyterian Cemetery in Alexandria, PA on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 3:00 pm. Gilman Funeral Home has been entrusted with her arrangements. For memorial guestbook, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Claire M. McGee
November 17, 2010
1935 – 2010
Quinebaug, CT – Claire (Guerin) McGee, 75, of Charlene Drive, died Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in UMass Hospital University Campus, Worcester, MA. She was the loving wife of Donald J. McGee for 55 years. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Philias and Emma (Lambert) Guerin.
Mrs. McGee graduated from Holy Name High School in Worcester in 1953. She went on to graduate from Clark University in 1968 with a B.A. in English. She worked at the former American Optical Corporation for 24 years as a Patent Administrator before continuing this position in the private sector until her retirement in 1998.
She spent her retirement years going on a number of cruises, as well as typing for her husbands books, and enjoying time with her grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Claire is survived by her sons, Michael McGee of Charlton, MA; Thomas McGee and his wife Denise of Oxford, MA, Donald McGee and his wife Jean of Charlton, MA; her daughter, Maryellen Menzone and her husband Anthony of Agawam, MA; her sisters, Cecile Deschenes of Auburn, MA, and Lorraine McDonough of Marassas, VA; her grandchildren, Lisa, Joseph and his wife Jessica, and Domenic Menzone all of Agawam, MA, Timothy McGee of Charlton, MA, Carolyn, Donald, and Patrick McGee all of Charlton, MA, and Thomas, William and Mathew McGee all of Oxford, MA. She was predeceased by her brothers, Paul Guerin, George Guerin, Norman Guerin, and Richard Guerin; and her daughter in-law, Marlene McGee.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Claire’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, November 19, 2010 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 20, 2010 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial at a later date in Saint Joseph Cemetery. For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Dorothy E. (Wittke) Moore
November 9, 2010
1925 – 2010
Dayville – Dorothy E. (Wittke) Moore, 85, formerly of Hartford Pike, Dayville, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 in Regency Heights of Norwich. She was the loving wife of the late John Moore, Sr. Born in Manchester CT, she was the daughter of the late Henry “Hans” and Margaret (Zanis) Wittke.
Mrs. Moore enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and crocheting.
Dorothy is survived by her sons, John Moore and his wife Brenda of Enfield, CT, William Moore and his wife Robin of Clarksville, TN, and Gary Moore and his wife Loretta of Coventry; her daughter, Margaret Slattery and her husband Dan of Florida; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be private. Gilman Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For memorial guestbook, please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to “Relay for Life – American Cancer Society” PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Kevin J. Kilborn
November 8, 2010
1957 – 2010
Woodstock – Kevin “KK” Kilborn, 52, of Peake Brook Road, died Sunday, November 7, 2010 in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of Sue (Nelson) Kilborn. Born in Webster, MA, he was the son of the Lorraine (Mason) Kilborn, and the late George Kilborn, Jr.
Mr. Kilborn worked as a carpenter for Quinebaug Construction. He was a talented musician who played the guitar, banjo, dobro and Grandma’s organ. His Passion was music. He played in several local bands including R.O.A.D., The New Polish Cowboy, and Tripp Road. He enjoyed gardening, growing hot peppers, cooking and kayaking. He especially enjoyed being with Sue, family & friends.
In addition to his wife and mother, Kevin is survived by his brother, Ronald Kilborn of Norfolk, VA; his sisters, Susan LaBonte of Woodstock, Linda Seele of Moosup, Laurie Swenson of Putnam, and Lisa Durand of North Grosvenordale. He was predeceased by his daughter, the late Aliza LeBeau.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Kevin’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 11, 2010, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial at a later date will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery. For memorial guestbook, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Vivian C. Houle
November 3, 2010
1940 – 2010
Treasure Island, FL – Vivian C. Houle, 70, of 116th Avenue, formerly of Alexander’s Lake, Dayville, CT, died Sunday, October 24, 2010, at her home. She was the loving spouse of Rachel Doucette and they enjoyed 29 years together. Born in Webster, MA on January 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Alcide and Eva (LaFlamme) Houle.
Vivian spent her childhood in North Grosvenordale, CT, graduated Valedictorian from Tourtellotte Memorial High School and Annhurst College in Woodstock, CT, and completed her Masters at the University of Connecticut. She moved to Florida 20 years ago, adopting the easygoing lifestyle for which Florida is so famous.
Ms. Houle worked for the Putnam School System as a foreign language teacher for 28 years, specializing in French. Vivian had a gift for drawing even the shyest out of their shell, paid attention to all present and warmed them with her sunny smile. A lively, energetic and entertaining personality, she left an indelible impression on all who were fortunate to know her. Vivian loved to travel, taking many cruises including one to Europe’s Capitals. She enjoyed casinos and was an adept player of the slot machines.
In addition to Rachel, she is survived by her brothers, Lawrence Houle of Brooklyn, CT, Fabien Houle and Lionel Houle of Webster, MA; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brother, the late Armand Houle; and her sisters, the late Belva Paradis and Leona LaRose.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Vivian’s family at 9:00 am Saturday, November 13, 2010 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Mary Church, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will follow in All Hallows Cemetery, Moosup, CT. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Memorial donations may be made to the Suncoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760 or on-line at www.suncoasthospice.org and/or The Lustgarten Foundation, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. (100% of all donations are used for Pancreatic Cancer research.)