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Carmela Oden

Published: March 29, 2011 6 Condolences

In Memorial

1926 – 2011 

Thompson – Carmela Oden, 84, of Thompson Hill Rd., died Monday, March 28, 2011 at home.  She was the loving wife of the late Howard Oden.  Born in New Haven, CT, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Giamo) Perrone. 

Mrs. Oden was a pioneer in the pharmaceutical profession by becoming one of the first female pharmacists.  She was a licensed pharmacist in five states and worked for close to 50 years in her profession.  She began knitting in high school by making stockings for soldiers during WWII.  Her lifelong pleasure of knitting resulted in her founding and operating a Putnam yarn shop called The Wool Works, Ltd. before retiring.  She loved animals and enjoyed gardening, reading, and bird watching. 

Carmela is survived by her children; Wayne Oden of Westford, MA, and Madeline Oden of Putnam; her brother, Carmelo Perrone of Waterford, CT, and four grandchildren, Carly, Brian, Emma, and Steven.  She was the sister of the late Josephine Wilbur. 

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Carmela’s family from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Thursday March 31, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.  A gathering will begin at 9:30am on Friday April 1, 2011 at the funeral home, followed by her Funeral Service at 10:30am.  Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery.  For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.   

In keeping with Carmela’s love of animals, donations may be made in her memory to Sr. Eleanore Baldoni’s Animal Rescue, 22 Pearl Ave, Putnam, CT 06260

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Carmela Oden, Gilman Funeral Home, Howard Oden, Ltd., Madeline Oden, New Haven, Pharmacist, Putnam, Sr. Eleanore Baldoni's animal rescue, St. Mary Church of the Visitation, The Wool Works, Thompson, Thompson Hill Road, Wayne Oden, WWII

Condolence Messages

  1. Holly Mayo

    March 30, 2011 at 11:11 am

    To the family of Cam Oden: My deepest sympathy to you all.
    I had the pleasure of meeting Cam while she was staying at Westview for rehab. She was a roommate with my Grandmother, Blanche Lamothe.
    Cam always loved to say hello to our son, Benjamin, and enjoyed our family company as if it were her own. Cam taught my Grandmother a knitting pattern, which my Grandmother was able to finish as one of her last project.
    One of my last wonderful memories of my Grandmother, included Cam, they were handing out Halloween treats at Westview, both very happy, smiling, and enjoying all the children.
    Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother, and Grandmother.
    ~Holly & Troy Mayo

  2. Dan Kirby

    March 31, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    For Wayne Oden and Family
    My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for strength and understanding at this most difficult time. The wonderful legacy of your Mother will live on in you and your Family as time heals the pain of such a significant loss. May God bless and keep you always. –Dan Kirby

  3. Melenie Hunter

    March 31, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Wayne, Kathy, and Family,

    We are thinking of you at this difficult time and will be praying for you in the weeks to come.

    With deepest sympathy,

    Melenie Hunter

  4. Ed Suraci

    April 1, 2011 at 8:23 am

    My deepest sympathies. Sorry I will not be able to be with you today. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
    Ed Suraci

  5. Anne (Suraci) Korduner

    April 1, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    To Cam’s family … and to Uncle Cam and Aunt Lorraine.. I was so sorry to hear about your loss.. Please know that even though I could not be with you today you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Anne

  6. Kate and Stan Gorczynski

    April 11, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    To Cam’s Family,
    Our hearts are saddened and we will miss Cam very much.
    I first met Cam with my mother at her yarn shop in 1984 and we have been friends all this time.
    I will dearly miss our evenings together having a meal, talking, laughing and watching movies. I learned much about cooking and knitting from her . She will be remembered always.

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