Putnam – Claire A. (Bouthillette) Lajeunesse, 91, of Woodstock Ave., died Friday, January 15, 2021 at Matulaitis Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of George L. Lajeunesse. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Yvonne (Vadnais) Bouthillette.
Mrs. Lajeunesse worked for many years as a salesclerk at Sandy’s Dress Shop and Kay’s Dress Shop.
She was a member the daughters of St. Mary, Ladies of St Ann’s, and was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam and enjoyed knitting.
Claire is survived by her son Lionel Lajeunesse and his former wife Jeanine of Danielson; two grandchildren, Lance Lajeunesse and his former wife Danielle and Shannon Schroth and her husband Jay and two great grandsons, Jonathan Lajeunesse and Dylan Deotte and many nieces and nephews.
George L. Lajeunesse, 93, of Woodstock Ave., died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Claire A. (Bouthillette) Lajeunesse. Born in Burlington, VT, he was the son of the late Alcide and Donalda (Lavigne) Lajeunesse.
Mr. Lajeunesse worked for many years as a salesman at Benoit’s Radio & TV as well as Modern Hardware and enjoyed doing yardwork around his home.
George is survived by his son Lionel Lajeunesse and former wife Jeanine of Danielson; two grandchildren, Lance Lajeunesse and former wife Danielle and Shannon Schroth and husband Jay and two great grandsons, Jonathan Lajeunesse and Dylan Deotte and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Henri, Lucien, Robert, Emile, and Rene Lajeunesse, Rose St. Peters and Germaine Morris.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2021, in St. Mary Church of the Visitation Church, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Church of the Visitation, P.O. Box 665, Putnam, CT 06260. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Lea Herrick
Dear Lionel,
I am so so sorry to hear that both your parents succumbed to COVID. My heart aches for you and your family during this very sad time. Please know you remain in my thoughts and prayers
Denise Verba
Lionel, Jeanine, Lance and Shannon as well as all of your families.
Our hearts ache that you had to loose both of your parents so quickly. May God bless them both together up in Heaven, and you here that loved them so much.
Love, Bob and Denise
Raymond and Ann Morris
Lionel, Our condolences to you on the passing of your parents. We know that they are with the Lord. They were great people and although we didn’t get to see them as much as we had hoped we will miss them very much.
Mike and JoanneCoderre
Lionel & family,
Sorry to hear of your parents passing, may you find strength through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike & Joanne Coderre
Lori and Francis Schroth
SHANNON Condolences To you and your entire family. Your parents are forever with you, they are together as one in heaven.
Hugs to you all
Deacon Leo & Simone LaRocque
Lionel…I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and dad. Growing up together, I have so many fond memories of time spent with you and your family and always considered your mom & dad as my adopted parents. I will always remember them as kind, generous, and faith-filled. I have no doubt that your mom and dad are with the Lord. Our God, is a God of surprises and He saves the best surprise for last. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gloria Comtois
Lionel and family. My deepest condolences with the loss of both of your parents. They are together in heaven and are now your guardian angels watching over you. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Michael A Lajeunesse
Lionel &Family, My condolences on the passing of your parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless !! Hugs !!!
Audrey. St. Peter
To Lionel &family. My condololences on the passing of your parents &my Aunt & Uncle , Thoughts & prayers are with you, God bless. Audrey
Paul and Audrey St Peter
Lionel and Family, Audrey and I are saddened to learn of Aunt Claire and Uncle George’s passing and offer our deepest condolences. We have many fond memories of time spent with your family going back to your time on Battey St and then onto Woodstock Ave. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and our memories of what they both shared with us shall not fade. God Bless
Deborah A. Savage
They were the sweetest people, and I always enjoyed spending time with them at my mother-in-aw Loretta Langlois’ home. I’m so sorry for this terrible loss. May your memories comfort you.
Alcide lajeunesse
Sorry for loss of both parents enjoyed visiting them with Gloria from my brother and sisters our condolence to your family may they rest in peace alcide Gloria lajeunesse
Spencer Hall
Dear Lionel and family,
Spencer and I are so very sorry for the loss of both of your parents. They were both beautiful souls. Sincere condolences.
Hank & Carol {Lajeunesse} Eaton
Lionel and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the passing of your parents. May you find comfort and peace in the memories you have. Our condolences.
Art Lavigne
Dear Lionel, am so very sorry to hear of your parents passing. When your dad and I were a lot younger, I was helping my father build his house on Maynard Street. From time to time, your dad and I would head to Southbridge Mass to a local “watering hole” for some refreshment. Those were fun times. Will keep them in my prayers.
Constance Vadnais
I know that you don’t know me, but I knew your parents very well. Louis Vadnais was my father in law.
I knew you when you were a baby. . It was so shocking to know about your parents.
,My condolences to your family.
I have a niece in Ct that sent me the newspaper clipping.
I now reside in Charlotte NC. I have 6 grown children. 4 boys and two girls.
Many grand children and 6 great g.
I have a son one year younger than you.
Once again so sorry about your Mom and Dad. Love. Constance Vadnais
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