Emma B. Robillard
October 31, 2011
1908 – 2011
Putnam – Mrs. Emma B. Robillard, 103, of Ella Grasso Gardens died Sunday, October 30, 2011. Mrs. Robillard was the wife of the late George Robillard. Born January 2, 1908 in Bridgeport, CT she was the daughter of the late Louis and Malvina (Dutil) Bourget.
Mrs. Robillard is survived by her daughter, Sr. Jacqueline Robillard, DHS of Putnam; nephews, Paul Robillard and his wife, Diane and George Cote and his wife, Mary Ann. She is also survived by a cousin William Corriveau and his wife Sharon.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am on Friday November 4, 2011 in the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Provincial House Chapel, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT. Visitation will take place one hour before mass. Burial will be held in Florida at a later date. 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 has been entrusted with Mrs. Robillard’s arrangements. For Memorial Guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
John F. Hession
October 31, 2011
1960 – 2011
Thompson – John “Jacky” Hession, 50, of Sand Dam Rd, died Sunday, October 30, 2011 peacefully at home. Born in Putnam, he was the son of John D. Hession and Constance (Lonergan) Hession both of Thompson.
Mr. Hession worked as an estimator for Norampac in Thompson for 34 years. He loved golfing, singing, and rock and roll music. He especially loved his children and family. He was a member of the Saturday 3:00 pm Club.
In addition to his parents, John is survived by his son, Michael J. Hession of Thompson; his daughter, Amanda Bonin and her husband Jason of North Grosvenordale; his brother, Dan Hession and his wife June of Uxbridge, MA; his sister, Kathy Houle and her husband Tom of Thompson; and his grandchildren, Isabella and Aubri Bonin.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 9:00 am on Thursday, November 3, 2011 in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Memorial donations, may be made to P.A.W.S, 244 Rte 171, Woodstock, CT 06281
Alice G. (Bousquet) Savary
October 28, 2011
Alice G. Savary
1921 – 2011
Putnam – Alice G. Savary, 89 formerly of Ella Grasso Gardens, died Friday October 28, 2011. She was the loving wife of the late Normand Savary Sr. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Kenyon) Bousquet.
Mrs. Savary worked as a bookkeeper for EastConn. She was a member of the Putnam Grange and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Albert J. Breault VFW Post. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting and received several awards for her talents at the Woodstock Fair.
Alice is survived by her son, Normand Savary, Jr. of Putnam; her brother, Ernest “Sonny” Bousquet of Putnam; and her sister, Jean Bousquet of Putnam. She was predeceased by two sisters, the late Bernice Frechette and Marjorie Gaumond.
Private burial was held in St. Mary Cemetery. Gilman Funeral Home was entrusted with her arrangements. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
David L. Gagne, Sr.
October 24, 2011
1954 – 2011
Quinebaug – David L. Gagne, Sr., 57, of Highland Dr., died Monday, October 24, 2011 at home with his brother by his side. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Leo and Pauline (Guertin) Gagne.
Mr. Gagne worked as a package machine operator for Frito-Lay. He loved to cook and ride his motorcycle.
David is survived by his son, David L. Gagne, Jr. of Thompson; his step-daughter, Tammy Doss of Plainfield; his brother, Daniel Gagne and his wife Deborah of Dayville; his sisters, Barbara Steere and her husband Timothy of Putnam, and Nancy Smith and her husband Linnell of Tennessee; his grandchildren, Parker, Preston, and Amber. He was predeceased by his sister, the late Sandra Dexter.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with David’s family at 9:00 am to 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Putnam, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00am 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.
Calla L. Gould
October 13, 2011
1927 – 2011
Calla Linnea Gould, nee Otto, 84, of Sunset Hill, Academy Rd, Woodstock, Ct., died unexpectedly Thursday October 6 at Day Kimball Hospital. She was wife to the late John Nathan Gould, d. February 14, 2010.
Calla enjoyed fashion design, dressmaking and modeling, and collecting antique rugs, African art, couches, and ducks. She was practical and down-to-earth, a good cook, and loved animals and gardening; always poised, gracious and generous, she could readily offer an intelligent view, an artist’s eye, and a pointed remark.
Born in Salt Point, New York, on March 26 1927, to George Myers Otto and Irma Charlotte (John) Otto, she grew up on Ragged Mountain in Danbury, New Hampshire. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design, where she did fashion design and modeling, and taught there for a time after graduation. Calla then set out to New York City to find fame and fortune, but she was pursued and married by a determined young man from Brown.
They lived in Flushing, NY and Plainfield, Ct. before finding their family home, an old inn on Woodstock Hill, where they began the raising of four sons. With husband and mother helping she ran it as an inn for a time. During this period she was a founding member of the Quinebaug Valley Health and Welfare Council, and helped create a listing of human services in the area.
Her husband’s work first as an arbitrator then as trade unionist took the family to Pittsburgh, where she continued social work and costume design; thence to Africa, where she lived in Ghana, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya and Egypt. In Ghana she undertook an exhaustive study of traditional ceremonial costume and regalia in the village of Akwamufie, where she was made an honorary Queen Mother for her work; in Kenya she worked with tailor’s unions to set up a tailoring school.
After 25 years in Africa they retired home to Sunset Hill.
Calla is survived by three sons, David, of the Virgin Islands and Woodstock, George, of Putnam, and John of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. Her oldest son Nathan died in 2000. She has a brother George in Chicago and a sister Genevieve in Maine. There are two nieces, four nephews, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She is loved, and much missed.
Funeral arrangements for Calla are private. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Thomas J. Toolan
October 12, 2011
Thomas J. Toolan
1917 – 2011
Dayville – Thomas Joseph Toolan, 93, of Ware Road, formerly of Putnam, died Monday October 10, 2011 in Westview Healthcare Center. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Thomas and Deborah (Lynch) Toolan.
Mr. Toolan worked for the Putnam Woolen Manufacturing Co. and later Hale Manufacturing. He was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation. He was a member of the Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus, and the Monsignor Jean C. Mathieu Assembly, Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus. He enjoyed watching baseball and was an avid Red Sox fan.
He is survived by a brother, Joseph F. Toolan and a sister, Anna E. Toolan both of Dayville. Tom was predeceased by his sister, Mary T. Toolan who died in 2008.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Graveside Service for Thomas at 10:00 am on Saturday October 15, 2011 in St. Mary Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Richard A. Briere, Sr.
October 5, 2011
Richard A. Briere, Sr.
1942 – 2011
Putnam – Richard A. Briere, Sr., 69, of Church St., died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 peacefully in his home. He was the loving husband of Carol (Brissette) Briere for 45 years. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Blanche (LePointe) Briere.
Mr. Briere worked as a machine operator for 33 years in several area manufacturers. He also worked as the head of maintenance for the Kings Inn. He was a member of the Forester’s of America. He enjoyed fishing, but loved working in his garden. He took great pride in growing a 70 pound pumpkin and even won 1st prize at the Woodstock Fair for having grown the largest zucchini.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by his sons, Richard A. Briere, Jr. of Thompson, and Joseph A. Briere of Putnam; and his grandson, Timothy “TJ” Briere.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Richard’s family from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Friday October 5, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT 06260. A gathering will begin at 8:30am on Saturday, October 8, 2011 with a 9:00 am Funeral Service in the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
John W. Salkiewicz
October 2, 2011
John W. Salkiewicz
1960 – 2011
North Grosvenordale –John W. Salkiewicz, 50, of Brickyard Road, died Saturday October 1, 2011 at home after a long illness. Born in Putnam, CT, he was the son of Edward Salkiewicz of North Grosvenordale and the late Irene (Popowicz) Salkiewicz who died in February.
Mr. Salkiewicz was a graduate of Central New England College and worked as a computer programmer for Digital Computer Corporation. He was a volunteer fire fighter and EMT for the West Thompson Fire Department where he taught CPR classes.
He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed gardening and skiing.
In addition to his father, John is survived by his brothers, Edward P. Salkiewicz and his wife Lynn of North Grosvenordale and Joseph P. Salkiewicz and his wife Dawna of North Grosvenordale; his sister, Katherine A. Kimball and her husband David of St. Albans, ME; his nephews, Nicholas E. Salkiewicz, Ethan E. Salkiewicz, Douglas Kimball and his nieces Audrey Kimball, Alaina R. Salkiewicz, Rhianna Curotto and Lindsey O’Connor.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday October 4, 2011 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 9:00 am on Wednesday October 5, 2011, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice of Northeastern Connecticut, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Bruno L. Latici
October 2, 2011
1921-2011
Woodstock – Bruno L. Latici, died September 24, 20011 at Day Kimball Hospital after a short illness. He was born January 31, 1921 in Putnam, CT the son of Clementina and Albert (Umberto) Latici, Sr. He was a veteran of WWII, enlisting while a student in the School of Engineering at the University of Conn. He served as a B-17 pilot in the 8th Air Force in Framlingham, England. On his 26th mission, his plane, The Avenger, was shot down over Dusseldorf, Germany. With the plane in flames and loaded with bombs, he held the aircraft steady; bailing out only after all his crewmembers had safely escaped. He spent the remaining nine months of the war as a POW in Stalag Luft One in Barth on the Baltic, Germany. In April 1945 after the German’s deserted the camp ahead of the advancing Russian army, Bruno and three of his fellow prisoners fled on bicycles making their way to Allied lines and a Scottish regiment. Soon after, the Russians closed all the borders sending those who followed back to the camps to await repatriation. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the POW Medal of Honor. After returning to the states, he married Gertrude Moynihan and they made their home in Boston while Bruno attended Northeastern University. In 1946, Bruno and Gertrude moved back to Connecticut where he worked as a manager for Wycoff Steel Company for 30 years. He then became an independent salesman working for various steel manufacturing companies until his retirement in 1988. In 1963, Bruno and Gertrude purchased their beloved cottage, “Tuckaway” on Nantucket Island, which they generously shared with their friends and family. After his retirement, they moved to the Island and remained there until 2009. On Nantucket, Bruno enjoyed many of the Island’s natural bounties, fishing, scalloping, clamming and making beach plum jam. He taught himself to weave intricate and exquisite Nantucket baskets, painstaking carving whales out of ebony to adorn the covers. He made many baskets for family, friends and charities. While on Nantucket, he was an avid member of the Nantucket Anglers Club and was a volunteer for the Hospital Thrift Shop. Bruno was charismatic, enthusiastic, curious and creative and had many diverse interests and hobbies. He was a voracious reader, gardener and beekeeper. He learned to restore furniture, sew, cane chairs and can tomatoes. His two greatest loves, however, were restoring old houses and antique cars including a 1969 MG and 1938 Ford truck. He was active in the Woodstock and Pomfret communities serving as a Boy Scout leader for many years. He was a member of the Woodstock Players, the Woodstock Theft Detecting Society and the Pontefract Boat club. In addition to his wife of 66 years he leaves his five children: Elena Latici of Bologna, Italy and her husband Alvin, Renald Latici of Woodstock, Steven Latici and his wife Laura of Gilmanton, NH, Jennifer Latici of Woodstock, Cristina Latici-McAvoy and her husband, Justin of NYC; his five grandchildren: Justin Latici and his wife Lisa of Golden, CO, Margot Latici of San Diego, CA, Finn, Blaise and Millicent Latici-McAvoy of NYC. He is also survived by his brother Donald and his wife Theresa of Montvale, NJ and many nieces and nephews. He leaves his good friend Grover Swearingen of South Union Ohio, the last remaining crew member of his B-17. Two brothers, Renald Latici and Albert Latici, Jr, predeceased him. A memorial mass will be held on October 8, 2011, 11:00 A.M. at Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret, CT followed by burial service with Military Honors at Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock, CT. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to the Nantucket Athaneum Library, PO Box 808 Nantucket MA 02554 or Hospice and Palliative Care of NECT, c/o Day Kimball Hospital Development Office, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Arrangements are entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. For Memorial Guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com