1966 ~ 2021 Griswold – Richard L. Dzurenka, Jr., 55, of Nowakowski Rd, died Tuesday September 21, 2021, at home. Born in Harrison Township, MI, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Irene Rita (Bridschge) Dzurenka, Sr. Mr. Dzurenka worked as a self-employed landscaper. He enjoyed fishing, go-cart racing and NASCAR. But,… Continue Reading
1935 – 2021 Pomfret – Gail (Sutherlund) McElroy, 85, of Blossom Dr., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert McElroy for 59 years until his passing in 2014. Born in W. Roxbury, MA, she was the daughter of the late John… Continue Reading
1947 – 2021 Putnam – Theresa (Sponcey) Desmarais, 73, of Putnam, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Alferie and Rena (Morin) Sponcey. She was a graduate of Putnam Catholic Academy in 1965. An avid gardener, she was an active member of the Woodstock Garden Club… Continue Reading
1933 – 2021 Putnam – Dorothy (Lemoine) Trama, 88, of Putnam, passed away peacefully Friday, September 17, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Peter Trama for 67 years. Born in Norwich, CT, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Florida (Raymond) Lemoine. Mrs. Trama worked for Putnam… Continue Reading
1928-2021 Putnam – Helen (Rice) Miner, 93, of Putnam, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was the loving wife of John Henry Miner, who passed December 30, 2013. Born in Holyoke, MA in 1928, she was the daughter of James and Jennie (Hodak) Rice. She attended school at St. Joseph’s and Tourtellotte Memorial High School… Continue Reading
1931 – 2021 Thomas Penrose Laskey, 90, of Woodstock, CT, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 11, 2021 in Dayville. Born in Old Town, ME, Tom was the son of the late Samuel and Grace (Wickett) Laskey. One of nine children, Tom had many fond childhood memories and remained close to his siblings… Continue Reading
1935 – 2021 Sandwich, MA – Theodore Vriga, 86, of Lady Slipper Lane, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Royal Nursing Center in Falmouth, MA. Born in Thompson, CT he was the son of the late Thimia and Dumnica (Vanghele) Vriga. Teddy was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1954 and played… Continue Reading
1961 – 2021 Brooklyn – Brenda S. Blackburn, 60, of Dawn Ln., passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her home. Born in Norwich, CT, she was the daughter of Prescott and Catherine (Jodoin) Bousquet. Brenda worked as a C.N.A. She enjoyed skiing, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, and taking care of her plants. Relatives… Continue Reading
1936 – 2021 Putnam – William Beaudoin, 85, of Putnam, died September 9, 2021, in Day Kimball Hospital. Married February 5, 1955, he was the loving husband of Anita (Ethier) Beaudoin for 66 years. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, he was the son of the late William and Eleanor (Guilbeault) Beaudoin. Mr. Beaudoin worked for… Continue Reading
1922 – 2021 Pomfret, Ctr. – Al A. Paine, Sr., 98, of Angel Rd., died Saturday afternoon, September 11, 2021, at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Plainfield. He was the loving husband of the late Gloria D. (Baranski) Paine. Born in Pomfret Ctr., he was the son of the late Alfred and Mildred (Fay) Paine…. Continue Reading
