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Edgar J. Pagé

Published: August 30, 2013 6 Condolences

Edgar

1919 – 2013

Thompson – Edgar J. Pagé, 93, of Cournoyer Rd, died Thursday, August 29, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He is the loving husband of 68 years to Eleanor (Cournoyer) Pagé.  Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Eugene Pagé and Marion (Durand) Pagé Desautels. In addition to Edgar’s wife, he is survived by his son Marc R. Pagé of Norwich, his daughter Denise Olsen of Thompson, three grandchildren, and two great granddaughters.

Edgar was a member of the Putnam High School class of 1937. He also attended the last graduating class of Marianapolis College of 1943, earning his bachelors and master’s degree.  Edgar furthered his education later earning his Doctorate in Polymer Chemistry from BostonCollege.

Dr. Pagé was the Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Chemist for Belding Hemingway Corticelli, retiring after 50 years of service. His many accomplishments include research resulting in the development of Dacron polyester.  Dr. Pagé served in a leadership capacity to various organizations including the American Chemical Society, American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists, and the Association for Scientific Testing Methods.

Dr. Pagé was Past Grand Knights of Cargill Council 64 and a member of Rt. Msgr. Jean C. Mathieu Fourth Degree Assembly 114, Knights of Columbus. He was the first Putnam Boy Scout to earn his Eagle Scout badge, charter member of the Woodstock Lions Club, Woodstock Historical Society, Putnam Elks Club and a member of the Woodstock Theft Detecting Society.

Edgar enjoyed nature and mountain climbing with his wife in New Hampshire where they owned a chalet. Edgar also enjoyed music and played the flute and piccolo in many local bands including the St. Mary’s Band, Killingly Concert Band, East Woodstock Coronet Jubilee Band, and the New London Symphony Orchestra. He had a beautiful voice and sang at St. Mary Church in Putnam and Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret where he was the choir conductor.  He will be greatly missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Edgar’s family from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Monday, September 2, 2013, in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.  A gathering will begin on Tuesday September 3, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial  at 10:30 am in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Rd., Pomfret.  Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations in Edgar’s memory may be made to either The Marion Fathers, 26 Chase Rd. Thompson, CT 06277 or Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Rd., Pomfret, CT 06259. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: CT, Danielson, Day Kimball Hospital, Dayville, Edgar J. Pagé, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, MA, Matulaitis Nursing Home, Memorial, North Grosvenordale, Putnam, Putnam High School, Valade Funeral Home, Woodstock

Condolence Messages

  1. Diane and Steven Cooke

    August 31, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Dear Eleanor, Mark and Family,

    We are very saddened to hear of the loss of Edgar; he was a great man. I will never forget the sweetness he shared to our family during our brief encounters at church. Eleanor, the love you two shared was a pleasure to see each week. You in return took care of him and gave him the love that we outsiders can only hope to give our spouses. God bless you and yours.

    Truly,

    ~Diane, Steve and the boys

  2. Stephanie and Ted Cyr

    September 2, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    We met Edgar while playing with the Mt Washington Valley Community Band. We are from Jewett City and like him played in the band when we were in New Hampshire. He was a fine musician and a fine man. He will be missed very much.

  3. Barbara Luoma

    September 4, 2013 at 9:04 am

    Thinking of you and fondly remembering Ed playing flute and piccolo with the Mt Washington Valley Band summers in North Conway, NH. My daughter, also a flute player, often sat beside Ed.
    He was quiet but ever so friendly. It was great to learn more about his life and family. God Bless all of you, Barbara Luoma

  4. Harry &Roberta Stead

    September 4, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Roberta and I are sorry to read of the passing of Edgar.His chalet was directly across from ours on Chapel St. in North Conway. He was a great neighbor and often let us rent his chalet when ours was on family overload.
    I’m sure Edgar will be missed by all that knew him
    Harry and Roberta Stead

  5. John D. Ryan, DD

    September 4, 2013 at 10:29 am

    Brother Edgar was a good man and a Past Grand Knight (PGK) of Cargill Council 64, Putnam, Conn., K of C. He will be missed. R.I.P., Worthy PGK. Please pray for the repose of his soul and the consolation of his family.

  6. Ed and Mary Seney

    October 21, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    ////You are missed, wished we could have seen you more. We liked seeing you a and your wife at the restaurant once in a while . The Woodstock Lion’s send their best. Would like to talk to Eleanor if possible. Love, Mary

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