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Barbara Dexter

Published: November 17, 2013 12 Condolences

Barbara

943 – 2013

Putnam – Barbara (Drost) Dexter, 70, of River Road, died Friday, November 15, 2013, in her home.  She is the loving wife of 50 years to Thomas R. Dexter.  They were married on October 26, 1963 in Saint Michael Cathedral in Springfield, MA. Born in Ludlow, MA, She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Mildred (Wolak) Drost.

Mrs. Dexter enjoyed flower gardening, vacationing in Florida and Cape Cod, and especially spending quality time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Barbara is survived by her sons, Mark A. Dexter and his wife Maureen of Ellington, CT, and Russell E. Dexter of Mansfield, CT ; her daughter, Tracey D. Matthews and her husband Lee of Feeding Hills, MA; her grandchildren Brandon, Timothy, Madison, Emma, and Marek.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at 1:00 pm, in the Clark Memorial Chapel at the Pomfret School, 398 Pomfret St, Pomfret, CT, 06239. The Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deary Memorial Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 688, Danielson, CT 06239. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Condolence Messages

  1. Terry Hamlin

    November 17, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Tom (and the entire Dexter Family),

    I was so saddened to learn of Barbara’s passing. She was a wonderful and joyous person. She will be dearly missed by all. You have my heart-felt, deepest sympathy.

    May God hold her and keep her in his arms.

    All my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,

    Terry

  2. Dan Brodeur and Kathleen Goodwin

    November 17, 2013 at 6:05 pm

    Our deepest condolences to Mark and his family, and to all the Dexters. Warm memories of Guy Grube’s, Chuck’s Steakhouse, Photo Patio, and Lady Slipper Ledge.

    Such a warm, wonderful woman!

    Dan and Kathleen

  3. shirley houle

    November 18, 2013 at 6:42 am

    Toughts and prayers to tom and family.Shirley Ray,Phil Houle

  4. marian smat

    November 18, 2013 at 7:56 am

    have no words, she was like a sister to me, always there, caring, loving, listening.Barbara I will miss your laugh,your smile,and just being able to share a cup of tea.When I see a cardinal I will know it is you checking on me.. REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND, YOU DESERVE IT..Love to all the family, you also are dear to me.

  5. Athena Nagel

    November 18, 2013 at 8:07 am

    To the entire Dexter family – I am so sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Athena (Chaput) Nagel

  6. Sandra Dery

    November 18, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Dear Tom, Mark,Tracey & Russell, & children,
    We were so sad to hear of Barbara’s passing. She had such a zest for life and such a positive attitude.Her love for her family came before anything else! She enjoyed her time with her grandchildren,nourishing them and watching them grow! As neighbors of the Dexters we enjoyed many years of each others company and lasting memories were forged.
    Barbara will be sadly missed by all who new and loved her. Our deepest condolences go out to you Tom and your family at this sad and difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Richard & Sandra Dery

    Will always remember our chit- chats together where we solved all the problems of the world! Such a Special Lady!

  7. Dave Babbitt

    November 18, 2013 at 8:56 am

    Tom & family, Hard to believe, but we go back all of those 50 years, plus…Our thoughts and prayers go out to you…May Barbara be at peace….Love, Dave & Peg Babbitt

  8. Joann Verrette- Desrochers

    November 18, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    My deepest sympathy to the whole family. Tom I remember Barbara when I was younger living next door . She was a really wonderful person who will be missed by her family

  9. MICHAEL R. CODERRE

    November 18, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    TOM, OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES. MAY SHE NOW BE AT PEACE WITH THE LORD. WITH OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS .MIKE & JOANNE CODERRE

  10. The Grady Family

    November 19, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Dearest Tracy:

    Please accept our sincere condolences. We were very sorry to hear about your mother. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love to you Lee and Emma.

    Mary, Darryl and Rachael

  11. William & Janice Rice

    November 19, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the difficult
    loss of Barbara. May our Lord truly share HIS comfort, peace and love with you at this time. Barbara’s spirit will continue to be here
    today, tomorrow, forever.

    Bill & Janice Rice

  12. Barbara Goloski

    November 24, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Barbara was the best. She always made me smile as we gave each other a big hug. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. Barbara Goloski

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