Yvonne Claire Remillard
April 30, 2011
Yvonne C. Remillard
1938 – 2011
Putnam – Yvonne (Montpelier) Remillard, 72, of Woodstock Ave, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Ronald F. Remillard. Born in Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Aurore (Desorcy) Montpelier, Sr.
Mrs. Remillard worked as a machinist for the Rexnord Company in Auburn, MA. She enjoyed knitting, going to Foxwoods, and spending time with her friends at the Thompson Speedway.
Yvonne is survived by her sons, Robert Demars of Thompson, and Francis Remillard of Putnam; her daughters, Marie House of FL, Linda Bernier of CT, Donna St. Laurent of NH, Michelle McDonald of MA, and Betty Remillard of Webster, MA; her brother Raymond Montpelier of CT; her sister Jeannette Corriveau of CT; 18 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by eight of her siblings.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Yvonne’s family from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Sunday, May 1, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Burial will be at a later date. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Memorial donations may be sent to G&V, P.O. Box 131, Putnam, CT 06260
Philip O. Lajoie
April 29, 2011
1929 – 2011
North Grosvenordale – Philip O. Lajoie, 82, of Main Street, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Lanessa Extended Care. He was the loving husband of Theresa (Larose) Lajoie. Born in Thompson, he was the son of the late Exeas and Alice (Bellerose) Lajoie.
Mr. Lajoie served his country in the Korean Conflict earning himself the bronze star. He worked as a postal clerk for the North Grosvenordale Post Office and as a professional pallbearer for the Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes for 30 years. He was a communicant of Saint Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale and served as a sacristan for over 60 years. He was a member of the American Legion. He especially enjoyed decorating for Christmas.
In addition to his wife, Philip is survived by his son, Raymond Lajoie of Putnam; his brothers, Roland Lajoie of FL, Eugene Lajoie of FL, Paul Lajoie of Quinebaug, Norman Lajoie of Putnam; his sisters, Lorraine Breault of FL, Margaret Piekarczyk of Dudley, MA, Louise Robbins of Thompson, Claire Bosse of CA; and three grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his brother, the late Gerald Lajoie; and his sisters, the late Theresa Beauregard, and the late Rachel Gibson.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Philip’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, April 29, 2011 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am in the funeral home on Saturday, April 30, 2011 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Memorial donations, may be made to Saint Joseph Church, 20 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
Edd W. Eckard
April 29, 2011
1936 – 2011
Pomfret Center – Edd W. Eckard, 74 of Babbitt Hill Rd died surrounded by his family at the home of his daughter in Putnam. Born in Wittenburg, NC he was the son of the late Alvin and Cora (Moretz) Eckard.
Mr. Eckard worked for US Button in the perform department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his daughters, Jessica Eckard of Putnam and Rebecca Canova of Spotsylvania, VA; two sisters, Betty Pruett of Taylorsville, NC and Nancy Kerle of North Carolina; six grandchildren and two nephews.
A private burial for Edd was held at Abington Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Northeast Connecticut. PO Box 632, Putnam, CT. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Arline V. Richard
April 25, 2011
1928 – 2011
Putnam– Arline (Osborn) Richard, 83, originally of Pomfret Street, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, in Matulaitis Nursing Home. She was the lovingly devoted wife of the late Joseph Gerard Richard who died in 1972. They were married in Saint Mary Church of the Visitation on July 8, 1950. Born in Chicopee, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Dybas) Osborn.
Mrs. Richard worked as a bookkeeper for her husbands business, Richard Plumbing & Heating. She enjoyed sewing gifts for her family; however, her greatest love was her devotion to her husband and family. She was a communicant of Saint Mary Church.
Arline is survived by her son, James Richard and his wife Linda of Putnam; her daughters, Mary Ann Pezanko and her husband Peter of Putnam, Denise Bates and her husband Michael of Putnam; her sister Mary Ann Davis of Pomfret; her grandchildren, Dana Stucke, Kera Morissette, Jody Bates, Jason Bates, and Sara Mayo; and ten great grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her brother, the late John Osborn; and her sister, the late Alice McLaughlin.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Arline’s family from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 1:00 pm in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Memorial donations may be made to Daily Bread, 53 Grove St, Putnam, CT 06260
Winthrop “Wimpy” Lyon
April 24, 2011
1933 – 2011
Pomfret Center – Winthrop E. Lyon, 77, of Youngs Rd., died Saturday April 23, 2011, in Westview Healthcare with his family by his side. He was the loving husband of Marsha (Meader) Lyon. Born in Willimantic, he was the son of the late Rolfe and Clara (Barton) Lyon.
Mr. Lyon worked for John M. Dean while serving as Assistant Fire Chief for the West Thompson Fire Department before leaving in 1970 to start his own construction company, Lyon Construction. He enjoyed music, traveling, his pets, and most especially spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Winthrop was survived by his daughters, Debra Castonguay and her husband Jack of Thompson; and Denise Briere and her husband Albert (Butch) of Putnam; his son, Dennis Lyon and his wife Denise of Plainfield; his step-son Donovan Fickett of Pomfret; his step-daughter Jillian Fickett of Oak Bluffs, MA; his sister, Patricia Marquis and her husband Henry of Putnam; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Winthrop’s family from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, April 28, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am on Friday, April 29, 2011 followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Abington Cemetery, Pomfret. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Raymond H. Dufresne
April 19, 2011
1930 – 2011
Danielson – Raymond H. Dufresne, 80, of Westcott Road, formerly of School Street, Putnam, died Sunday April 17, 2011 in Regency Heights. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Henry and Aldea Leona (Rickey) Dufresne.
Mr. Dufresne worked as a machinist for Pratt & Whitney. He served in the Army National Guard of Connecticut and enjoyed deep-sea fishing and hunting. He was an avid Boston Red Sox fan.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am on Thursday April 21, 2011 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Gilman Funeral home has been entrusted with his arrangements. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Theresa Marie Gaudette
April 17, 2011
Theresa Marie Gaudette
1937-2011
Putnam – Theresa Marie Gaudette, 73 of Providence St. died Sunday April 17, 2011 at Day Kimball Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Caribou, Maine, she was the daughter of the late John and Eugenie (Boucher) Bouchard.
Theresa was a CNA at the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Provincial House for 21 years retiring in 2010. She took great pride in caring for each of the sisters. She enjoyed flying whether it was in a jet, plane or hot air balloon. She also liked camping, fishing, cooking and baking. She was a loving mother and a mémère to us all.
She is survived by her children; Debbie Hughes of Middletown, OH, Norman Gaudette, Jr. and his wife Denise of Thompson, CT; Richard Gaudette and his wife Debra of Plainfield, CT, Laurie Cote and her husband Dave of East Killingly, CT, Cynthia Nowakowski and her husband Ernie of Eastford, CT, Hollie LaPalme of New London, CT, Melissa Russell of Childress, TX, and Philip Gaudette and his wife Rebecca of Putnam, CT, her sisters Germaine Vallee of Southbridge, MA and Nancy Gagne and her husband Roger of Dexter, ME; 18 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Theresa’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Monday April 18, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at 9:00 am on Tuesday April 19, 2011 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at10:00am in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will be private. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Ernest N. Laurion
April 15, 2011
1929 – 2011
Putnam – Ernest “Ernie” Laurion, 81, of Chase St., died Friday, April 15, 2011 in the Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of the late Cynthia (McNally) Laurion. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Ernest and Florence (Chagnon) Laurion.
Mr. Laurion served in the Army during the Korean War. He was employed for A&P Tea Company for 49 years and owned Ernie’s Package Store. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Cargill Council #64, the VFW Albert J. Breault Post, and a life member of the Elks where he obtained “Elk of the Year.” He loved playing cards and Golf, but especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family.
Ernie is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Aldrich and her husband Arthur of North Dighton, MA, and Sharon Briere and her husband Michael of Putnam; his grandchildren, Joshua Aldrich, Ryan and his wife Meghan Aldrich, Melissa Payne, Zachary Briere, and Cynthia Briere; and his great grand daughter Natalie Payne.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Ernie’s family from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will be at a later date in Saint Mary Cemetery, Putnam, Ct. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Memorial donations may be made to Saint Joseph School, 26 Main St. P.O. Box 137, North Grosvenordale, 06255 or Joslin Diabetes Center, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.
Howard E. Newth, Sr.
April 13, 2011
1938 – 2011
Eastford – Howard “Stubby” Newth, 72, of Eastford Rd., died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 unexpectedly of cancer. He was the loving husband of Gloria Newth. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Earl Newth, Sr. and Sara (Thorton) Newth.
Mr. Newth was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam Conflict and worked as a heavy equipment operator at King Trucking for many years. He enjoyed following Nascar and loved working out in his yard. He especially loved his three dogs, Ricky, Rockie, and Dozer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Howard E. Newth, Jr. and his wife Gina of Eastford; his daughter, Barbara Cote and her husband Joe of Westford, CT; his brothers, Frank Newth of CA, and Earl Newth, Jr. of VA; his sisters Earline Williams of Austrailia, and Betty Kowalski of Eastford; and his granddaughter Jessica Badger.
He was predeceased by his sisters, the late Peggy Spink and Bobbi Newth.
As requested by Howard and his family, services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Eastford Fire Department, 6 Westford Road, Eastford, CT 06242. Gilman Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For a memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Jeanne D’Arc Desautels
April 12, 2011
Jeanne D’Arc Desautels
1912 – 2011
Grosvenordale – Jeanne D’Arc Desautels, 98, previously of Riverside Drive, died Tuesday April 12, 2011 in Westview Healthcare Center where she resided for six years. Born in Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Angeline (Lariviere) Desautels.
Miss Desautels worked as a housekeeper for Day Kimball Hospital for eleven years. She had also worked for Grosvenordale Textile Mill in the spinning department. She was a communicant of Saint Joseph Church in North Grosvenordale and was a volunteer at their thrift shop. She just loved going to casino’s, especially Foxwoods. She was a member of the “Royal Travelers,” and traveled with her nephew, sister, and cousins to Atlantic City, N.J. and New York. Jeanne will be missed by many, but her smile will be missed most of all. She was just a great person.
Jeanne is survived by her sister in-law Marie Claire Desautels; several nephews; nieces; and cousins. She left many friends, especially two dear friends Charlotte Ravenelle, and Bernice Choquette whom she loved dearly.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Alferi, John, and Gerard Desautels; her sisters, Orianna Ferland, Anita Desautels, and Florida Grenier; and her nephew Bernard Ferland.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Jeanne’s family at 9:30 am on Friday April 15, 2011 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.