1934 – 2016
Woodstock Valley – Joseph J. Welch, 81, died January 10, 2016, in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Mills) Welch. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Michael and Lillian (Orpen) Welch.
Mr. Welch worked as an entrepreneur in real estate for many years. He enjoyed watching classic movies, woodworking, animals, and cars. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Joseph is predeceased by his daughter, Joanne and his son in-law Charles and survived by grandson, Ryan Brown.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter Jeanne, son-in-law Gordon and granddaughter, Taylor B. McGregor; daughter Sarah, son-in-law Scott and granddaughters, Madison E. and Avery B. Bailey; and son, Thomas, daughter-in-law Taryn and granddaughter, Ellie M. Welch.
Services are private and have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Doctors Without Borders: http://events.doctorswithoutborders.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=3417 or mailed to: Doctors Without Borders, Fundraising Events 333 7th avenue Floor 2, New York, New York 10001 in honor of “Joseph Welch.” For memorial guestbook visit www. GilmanAndValade.com
merry burke
January 14, 2016 at 3:38 pmDear Trish,
Thinking about you at this difficult time. Glad you will be surrounded by your children and grandchildren and Bruce.
It’s never a good time to lose someone but some never make it to 81.
Please send my condolences to your family
Merry Burke
Karen Olah
January 14, 2016 at 3:40 pmI am so sorry for your loss, Trish. Frank and I are saying prayers that you and your family will be blessed with knowing what a wonderful man your husband was.
Robin Smith
January 14, 2016 at 3:50 pmI am so sorry for your loss My thought are with your family.
Wendy Cavagnet
January 14, 2016 at 6:39 pmSo sorry for your loss, Trish. Your family is in my prayers.
Gloria Hanczar
January 14, 2016 at 8:49 pmTo Trish, Sarah, Tom and family,
We are so , so sorry for your loss. Enjoy the great memories and family stories, and remember that many, many friend are thinking of you all in the days ahead as you cope with the loss of a husband, father, and grandfather.
Dennis and Gloria Hanczar
Heidi Montigny
January 15, 2016 at 9:37 amDear Trish,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the love and support of family and friends will help to comfort you. May wonderful memories help during difficult times. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Priscilla Colwell
January 15, 2016 at 3:20 pmWe were so sad to hear about the death of your father and husband. Our staff at the Putnam Library has known Tom for 9 years and we know how much he loves his father. We saw that he has always been very attentive to the needs of his parents. We’ll be thinking of you all in the days to come.
All the best from the staff of the Putnam Public Library
Cassie Kiley
January 17, 2016 at 8:41 amTrish I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Patricia Harrington
January 17, 2016 at 2:25 pmTrish, Sarah, Tommy, and family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and father. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that love of family will help all of you during this very sad and difficult time.