1927 – 2021
Putnam – Arlene H. (McNally) Altmeier, 93, of Liberty Highway, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of the late Theodore W. Altmeier, Sr. who died in 2007. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Una (Fortney) McNally.
Mrs. Altmeier was a volunteer worker in the gift shop at Day Kimball Hospital for many years. She enjoyed cooking for others, making puzzles, bird watching, and traveling to see her daughter in Montana. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary in Putnam.
Arlene is survived by her children, Theodore W. “Bill” Altmeier, Jr. of Putnam, Marc Altmeier and his wife Patricia of Putnam, Barbara Paulsen and her husband Fred of Gardiner, MT, and Christine Altmeier and her longtime partner Jackie Benoit of Willimantic; her siblings, Phyllis Miller of Oneco, and Sandra Peterson of Putnam; four grandchildren, Jerrod Altmeier, Elaine Altmeier, Jamie Paulsen, and Ian Holt; seven great-grandchildren, Sierra and Anika Kolodziej, Julianne, Gwyneth, and Hannah Altmeier, Noah Holt, and Makayla Lavallee; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her siblings, Francis McNally, Florence Kennette and Cynthia Laurion.
Funeral services are private and have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. Memorial donations may be made in Arlene’s memory to the Day Kimball Hospital Oncology Department, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Lea Herrick
To the Altmeier Family,
So saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Such good memories of your mom and your family during our years growing up off of Hawkins road. Please know you all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Madeleine Gastonguay and Lea Herrick
Diane Moylan-Cooke
To Barbara, Chris, Bill, Marc and Extended Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences. May the soul of your beautiful mother rest in eternal peace. It was always a pleasure running into ‘Arlene and friends’ at the end of mass; she was a hot ticket! May your memories of her love give you peace and fill your hearts forever. God bless you all.
Respectfully,
~Diane
Kimberly DiLuciano
My deepest condolences to all Moms friends and family. I love her like my own mother. Blessed to have many wonderful memories. I will miss our visits and the many meals we shared.❤️
Joyce and Michael Adams
To the Altmeier Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences and wishing you peace in knowing we have a gained an angel. Arlene was the sweetest, generous and most kind person. We have many fond memories of her and was fortunate to have a known her. She will be missed and remembered fondly. We am so very sorry for your loss.
Steven Cartier
So sorry to hear the news about Arlene. My condolences to Bill, Mark, Chris, Barbara and the whole family. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen any of you, but y’all were like a second family. Many fond memories of your Mom, Dad and Grams and days spent at the farm. Not sure how we all got this old….
anne Milliard
So sorry.
Deborah Dunn
Bill, Marc, Barbara,, Chris & family.,
So very sorry for your loss .My thoughts & prayers are with each of you
Deb Dunn
Carl Ducharme
My sincerest condolences to the entire Altmeier family. Especially Bill.
Paul Desaitels
My prayers go out to the family. I grew up next door to the McNally’s. They were all wonderful people. Arlene was older so I didn’t know her as well but, do remember her. Fond memories of a very close family.
Christine Lockhart
Chris, Barbara, Marc and Bill- So saddened to hear of your Moms passing. So many wonderful times and so many laughs at the Altmeier house! Mrs. Altmeier was one of the kindest people I have been blessed to know! Peace to you all… Chris (Waterman) Lockhart