1936 – 2011
Putnam– Emily (Mikat) Lafleur, 75, of Sunnyside Avenue, died Sunday, February 6, 2011 in UMass University Campus. She was the loving wife of the late Richard L. Lafleur. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Adam and Annie (Stefanik) Mikat.
In her early youth, Mrs Lafleur worked in Mikat’s Market of Putnam, the family grocery store. She continued her work as a bookkeeper for A&P and Stop & Shop for 45 years. She was a communicant of Saint Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam. Emily’s true commitment, joy and life were her children and grandchildren.
Emily is survived by, four sons and two daughters, Susette Cote and her husband Roger of Concord, NH, Laurent Lafleur and his wife Katherine of Clarksville, MD, Phillip Lafleur and his wife Nicole of East Killingly, Leonard Lafleur and his wife Leigh of Putnam, Dennis Lafleur of Putnam, and Denise Wesolowski and her husband Timothy of North Grosvenordale; her sister, Anna Peckham of Putnam; and 15 grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John Mikat and Evelyn Lukowski.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Emily’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 11, 2011 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at 9:00 am on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at10:00 am in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam. Burial will take place at a later date in St. Mary Cemetery. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Mary Church, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260
Karen Cassin
My thoughts and prayers to the family. She was a fun, caring and kind woman and will be missed by all.
Earl & Lisa Pina
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Emily. We were neighbors for over twenty years. We will miss her wave and the sound of her voice every time we were out in the yard. It will never be the same without her!
God Bless her and her family!
Becky Lambert
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Hope you are able to find comfort in your memories, in each other and in the love you will always have for your mother. She will always love each of you, even now from heaven.
Kathy Cooper (formerly Chiasson)
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Your family was always fun to visit and your Mom was a lovely woman.
alice coderre
It was a pleasure to have met Emily through DKHH’s driving her from dialysis. My sympathy and prayers go out to all her wonderful family who she loved so much.
Phil Lafleur
On behalf of our entire family I wish to extent our grateful thanks to all of those who shared in our time of loss. Your thoughts and prayers will not be forgotten. Mom was a very loved person by her family as well as her freinds. She will be gretefully missed by all.
We also would like to extend our appreciation to all the staff at Gillman’s Funeral home. With them, they made this process in our lives as comforting as possible. Thank you all.
George Smith
I didn’t know Emily, personally, but, I remember seeing her for many years at the super markets. As soon as I saw her picture I knew who she was. My sincere sympathy to all of Emily’s family for their loss.
Rob and Chris Gosselin
Phil, Lenny, and families –
Our sincerest sympathy is extended to you both and your entire family as we just learned of Mom’s passing. Know her legacy will always live in yourselves and her grandchildren. ~ Rob & Chris Gosselin
Bernie Chenette
Sue, I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your mom was a loving and caring person. She will be missed.
Susette (Lafleur) Cote
My mother, so perfect to me, loved all she had met and known.
Mom prayed daily, yet silently, to Mary, Mother of God, in whom she loved so greatly. She tried to live her life to Honor Her and her own mother and father.
I cannot seem to cope without her at this time, but
In my family’s time of sorrow, I have seen so much kindness and love for her, I know she will not be forgotten.
Love and Thank you to all.
Mom, we love you.