1936-2018
Woodstock – Lorraine Duhamel, 81, of 40 Butts Road, died Saturday, July 14, 2018, in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the loving wife of Edward E. Duhamel, Sr. for 58 years. Born in Webster, MA, she was the daughter of Raoul and Sophie (Tryba) Destoler.
Lorraine owned and operated Duhamel Gardens for 25 years. She was a member of the Senexet Grange. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and canning. She was a great baker, taking pride in making her famous cream puffs.
In addition to her husband, Lorraine is survived by her son, Edward “Gene” Duhamel, Jr. and his wife Lynda of Shrewsbury, MA; her daughter, Geraldine Stearns and her husband Douglas of Scotland, her son-in-law, Wilfred Harwood of Dayville, her brothers, Raoul Destoler, and Raymond Destoler both of Harrisville, RI; her sister, Barbara Slader of Harrisville, RI; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Renee Harwood.
Relative and friends are invited to visit with Lorraine’s family from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 in the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church Street, Putnam, followed by a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Road, Pomfret, CT. Burial will follow in St Mary Cemetery. For memorial guestbook please visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Stephen B Lincoln
July 15, 2018 at 11:35 amEd sorry about the passing
Steve Lincoln
Jim Kuper
July 16, 2018 at 9:29 amI’m so sorry for your loss!
Jim Kuper
Eddie Lempitski
July 16, 2018 at 12:24 pmTo the Duhamel family, We are truly saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. Please accept our condolences and prayers. Eddie & Joanna Lempitski
Susan & Leo LaRose
July 16, 2018 at 3:12 pmEd, Sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. Sending healing prayers to you and your family. Susan & Leo LaRose
Deborah Perkins
July 16, 2018 at 7:04 pmDear Gene
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Condolences to you and your whole family. Prayers and hugs to you. May she rest in peace.
Debbie & Mike
Claire Mandeville
July 17, 2018 at 12:04 amSo sorry for your loss special thoughts & prayers Richard G & Claire Mandeville
Gordon and Pam Siebenhaar
July 17, 2018 at 12:55 pmDear Gene, Linda and the Duhamel Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Love, prayers and thoughts to the family.
David Lally
July 17, 2018 at 2:03 pmGerri, From all of us in the WA Class of 1981, our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother.
Phyllis Salvas-Martin
July 17, 2018 at 2:50 pmMy deepest condolences to all of you,
The Salvas Family
Arlene Gratton Goodwin
July 17, 2018 at 3:26 pmTo the Duhamel Family,
My deepest condolences to each of you! I’m so sorry to hear about Mrs. Duhamel. She was the best, and so full of spark just like her daughter Renee. She is now at peace with Renee. I can see the two of them laughing and giggling about everyone and everything. May you be comforted by your family and friends to help the loss, and keep smile with great memories.
Donna Soderlund
July 17, 2018 at 7:06 pmI’m so sorry Uncle Eddie,Gene and Geraldine I loved Auntie very much if I were home I would be there with you all.
Love Donna Soderlund and family
The Lane Family
July 17, 2018 at 9:20 pmGene and Linda, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Martin H. Carlson
July 17, 2018 at 11:54 pmI’m so so sorry for your loss; she will be greatly missed. But she is in a better place now.
Elaine Hochberg
July 18, 2018 at 3:41 amMy heart to all you.
Marilyn
July 20, 2018 at 1:32 pmEd, Wayne and I, Marilyn are so sad, what a wounderful life you had with Lorraine.
Cheryl
July 21, 2018 at 8:01 amSo sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family.
Jeff & Cheryl