
1936 – 2013
Putnam – Frederick J. Daigle, 76, of Putnam, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013, in Day Kimball Hospital. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Hoffman) Daigle.
Mr. Daigle worked as a mill hand at Hale Manufacturing.
Mr. Daigle enjoyed talking with his friends on his CB radio with his handle being “Snowman”. He also was able to repair CB radios on his own. But, he was most passionate about the love that he showed to his pet dogs.
Frederick is survived by a brother Roger Daigle and his wife Johanna of Pomfret and Punta Gorda, FL, and a sister Rosalie Andrews of Seminole, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in West Thompson Cemetery, Riverside Rd., Thompson. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Melissa Corriveau
My thoughts and sympathy are you with you at this difficult time.As one of Freddy’s caregiver’s I’m gonna miss him to.I’ll miss our talks and joking around he was very pleasant and never complained.Fred you will be missed very much you where a good friend R.I.P.my friend it was an honor to have cared and met you.Mr.Roger Daigle and his wife I’m really sorry for your loss he was a good man.Not a mean bone in his body.
arnold smith
“Snowman”s voice on my CB as I drove home nights from my sales
calls was always a welcome sound. I had talked to him from New
Bedford, New London and other locations as he had a great location
in Putnam. I also miss all the other “Tri-State Wheeler-Dealers”,
many of whom have also passed.
arnold smith
“Hobo” sends his best to all.