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Lorraine Duhamel

Published: July 14, 2018 16 Condolences

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.

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Calling hours, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, CT, Day Kimball Hospital, Funeral, Gilman Funeral Home, Lorraine Duhamel, Memorial, Most Holy Trinity Church, North Grosvenordale, Park Tribute Center, Pomfret, Pomfret Center, Putnam, St. Mary Cemetery, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home, Visitation, Woodstock

Condolence Messages

  1. Stephen B Lincoln

    July 15, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Ed sorry about the passing
    Steve Lincoln

  2. Jim Kuper

    July 16, 2018 at 9:29 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss!
    Jim Kuper

  3. Eddie Lempitski

    July 16, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    To the Duhamel family, We are truly saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. Please accept our condolences and prayers. Eddie & Joanna Lempitski

  4. Susan & Leo LaRose

    July 16, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    Ed, Sorry to hear of Lorraine’s passing. Sending healing prayers to you and your family. Susan & Leo LaRose

  5. Deborah Perkins

    July 16, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    Dear 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

  6. Claire Mandeville

    July 17, 2018 at 12:04 am

    So sorry for your loss special thoughts & prayers Richard G & Claire Mandeville

  7. Gordon and Pam Siebenhaar

    July 17, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    Dear Gene, Linda and the Duhamel Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Love, prayers and thoughts to the family.

  8. David Lally

    July 17, 2018 at 2:03 pm

    Gerri, From all of us in the WA Class of 1981, our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother.

  9. Phyllis Salvas-Martin

    July 17, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    My deepest condolences to all of you,

    The Salvas Family

  10. Arlene Gratton Goodwin

    July 17, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    To 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.

  11. Donna Soderlund

    July 17, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    I’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

  12. The Lane Family

    July 17, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    Gene and Linda, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.

  13. Martin H. Carlson

    July 17, 2018 at 11:54 pm

    I’m so so sorry for your loss; she will be greatly missed. But she is in a better place now.

  14. Elaine Hochberg

    July 18, 2018 at 3:41 am

    My heart to all you.

  15. Marilyn

    July 20, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    Ed, Wayne and I, Marilyn are so sad, what a wounderful life you had with Lorraine.

  16. Cheryl

    July 21, 2018 at 8:01 am

    So sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family.

    Jeff & Cheryl

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