June M. Herlihy
1924 – 2011
Putnam – June (Morse) Herlihy, 87, of Walnut Street, died Friday, September 23, 2011 in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late John F. Herlihy. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and Jeannette Morse.
Mrs. Herlihy worked in retail at Shaws Stationary as well as Hallmark. She loved football and basketball and enjoyed rooting for UCONN, the Patriots, and the Celtics. Her favorite pastime was watching her grandchildren play sports. Through the hot summer, the rain, or the snow, she never missed their games. She also enjoyed reading and soaking in the sun at the Boa Vista on Cape Cod.
June is survived by her sons, Ellsworth G. “Butch” Herlihy and his wife Diane of Putnam, and Brian J. Herlihy and his companion Mary of Worcester; her daughters, Elizabeth “Betty” Aucoin and her husband Peter of Putnam, Kathryn Saucier and her husband Ronald of Woodstock, and Marianne Loomis and her husband Richard of Putnam; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son John Francis “Jackie” Herlihy.
Services for Mrs. Herlihy are private and entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT. Memorial donations may be made to Daily Bread, 53 Grove St. Putnam, Ct 06260. For guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Dolores Rousseau Kneeland
I feel so sad about losing June. I loved to see her at Chase Rd. Growers every summer. She always had something to tease me about…..I always told her that Thompson was MY town and she was allowed to visit only because she was so sweet. I will miss her smile and her quick wit. Godspeed my friend.
Elaine Criscione
Aunt June, the family picnics in your backyard were
pure summer, and St. Pat’s party the stuff of legends.
Sending love to all, Elaine
Mike Herlihy
Aunt June was one of my favorite Aunts and I’ll miss her very much. I’ll never forget all the fun times we had at all the cook-outs at hers and Uncle John’s house when I was growing up. I always looked forward to talking to her on my many trips to Shaw’s over the years. Family was always improtant to her and she was always interested in how my family and I were doing.
Kevin Shaw
June & I shared many good times and some tough times. She was a dedicated worker and loved the interaction with people. She was never afraid to answer a humerous barb with a equally spicy come back. Her wit and dedication to her family will be how I remember her. Family take care she is home. God Bless.
Cousin Kevin
Sonya Credit-Armstrong
I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Herlihy while working with Kathryn. My condolences.
Benjamin Kondysar
Dear Brian, Butch, Kathy, Betty and Marianne,
Sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a very caring, sweet, and loving woman. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
WIth my sincere sympathy,
Ben
Barbara and Bob
I (Barbara) have such rich memories of June, especially growing up and spending time with her on the Cape. She was always filled with fun and laughter. Bob loved doing business with her when she worked at Shaw’s, and she touched his life as well. June was mighty proud of all of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and somehow seemed to keep up with the goings-on of every one of them.
She was my mother’s very best friend for over 65 years, and she will be missed by so many.
We are honored to make a donation to Daily Bread in loving memory of June M. Herlihy. May she rest in peace and may she now be reunited with those who have gone before her. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her wonderful family.
With all our love,
Bob and Barbara
Roger and Donna Mercier
Dear Maryann, Dick and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear mother. It is never easy to lose a loved one, but know she will always be with you in your thoughts and your fondest memories.
Love,
Donna & Roger
Gloria Marion & Rene Marion
So sorry to hear of your loss
Warren & Jayne Reynolds
June has been one of our most faithful customers for many years. Always looked forward to seeing her. She will be missed. Our sympathy to the family. Hope you will take comfort in the fact that she will be fondly remembered by so many people.
Sincerely,
Warren & Jayne Reynolds
Chase Road Growers
Dorothy Ann Herlihy
Aunt June was a very loving, wonderful, caring person and I will fondly cherish my memories of her and Uncle John, as a child, as well as time spent with them and my cousins. Aunt June & Uncle John’s sense of humor was contagious and their St Patty parties kept family close. They are sadly missed. Love, Dorothy