1927 – 2013
Putnam – Eva (Vaillant) Blain, 86, of Ballou St., passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2013 in Day Kimball Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Romeo L. Blain, Sr. Born in Woonsocket, RI, on February 25, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Desirè and Malvina (Morrisseau) Vaillant.
Mrs. Blain was a stitcher for Bates Shoe and Putnam Manufacturing, retiring in 1981. Eva loved to crochet, eat Chinese food on Wednesdays, play cards, bingo, and go to the casino. She was a member of the Putnam VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies of Saint Anne, and the Columbiettes.
Eva is survived by her sons, Romeo L. Blain, Jr. and his wife Joanne of North Grosvenordale and Donald Blain and his wife Cheryl of North Grosvenordale; her daughter Claire Dahl and her husband Robin of Peaks Island, ME; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter; Lorraine (LaPorte) St. Denis.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Eva’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 9:00 am on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Marilyn Smith
Sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will miss her greatly but will always have the wonderful memories she has left. You were lucky to have her as long as your did.
Carol Hade
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It’s so hard to lose your parents at any age. May the many memories you have of her help you at this difficult time.
Monica Stevenson
Please accept our deepest sympathies at the loss of your Mother. I’m so sorry we can’t be there with you, but we will be thinking of you all.
Steve Cole
Don and family……..Sorry for the sudden lose of your Mother. Cherish all the great times and memories that you had with her as you will have those forever.
Julie Kilmartin & Gerald Teplitzky
Dear Claire, We are so sorry to hear of your
Mother’s passing. It is such a difficult time
to go through. We are thinking of you and
hope to see you soon.
Fondly, Juie & Gerald
Jim and Anna Naum
Claire, Romeo and family,
We just heard of your mother’s passing. I remember your mother well as we were growing up. She was one of those special people.
Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you in this most difficult time.
Jim and Anna Naum
Mitch
Claire, Mush, Donald and families…. I am very saddened to learn of MaTante Eva’s passing. Keep all the wonderful memories close to your hearts. I know I will.
Your cousin,
Mitch
Robert & Dawn Laporte
Claire, Mush, Donald and family
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your mother’s passing. We regret missing the funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always fondly remember your Mother and Grandmother.
Robert & Dawn