December 30,1951 – February 28,2021
Putnam – Louise Anne Mayo, 69, passed away surrounded by family and love at Day Kimball Hospital on Sunday, February 28, 2021. She was born and grew up in Putnam, daughter of Louis and Glenna Ericson, both of Putnam. She graduated from Putnam High School, and worked for Acme White Cross, as well as Crabtree and Evelyn and Linemaster Switch, where she made many lifelong friends and was beloved among her co-workers. Known for her sharp wit and sense of humor, she brought joy and light into every room she was in. After retiring from Linemaster Switch in 2009, she dedicated her time to community service, crocheting hundreds of baby blankets for the Diaper Bank at IHSP-Daily Bread in Putnam. She also donated to the Food Bank at Daily Bread, often using her retirement income to buy holiday dinners for families in need.
Louise is survived by Dennis Mayo, her beloved husband, also of Putnam; her daughter, Sheri Houghton and her husband Shawn of Putnam; her son, Matthew Mayo and his husband Ernest McLemore who reside in Birmingham, Alabama; her grandchild, Haley Houghton and their fiancé Matthew Brisco, and seven brothers and sisters. She is predeceased by her mother and father, Louis and Glenna Ericson, as well as a brother.
Due to the restrictions of the COVID pandemic and concerns for the health and welfare of all, services will be private, although a small outdoor gathering of remembrance for family and close friends will be held later in the Spring. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to the food and diaper bank at IHSP-Daily Bread in Putnam, as well as the American Cancer Society. For memorial guestbook, please visit www.GilmanandValade.com.
Lisa McLemore
Heartfelt thoughts going out to the family in this time of sorrow. She sounds like a great woman that I would have loved to have met.
Sending love and hugs
Crystel L Couillard
My deepest regrets to your whole family. Aunt Louise will be missed.
Marian Smat
Sheri am so so sorry you lost your mom. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Peace to you
Rebecca Naum
I am very sorry about your Mothers passing..Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family..Your Mom will always be with you..My deepest Condolences
Lea Herrick
My deepest sympathy to Louise’s family. I remember her from grade school and was so saddened to hear of her passing.
Betty Lucier-Mayo
Dennis, Sherri and Matt-
I’m so sorry for your loss of Louise. You all have an angel to watch over you now.
BettyJane
Heidi Clifford
Your mom was a wonderful woman and will be missed by all who knew her. I’m so sorry to learn of her passing and will keep you in my prayers.
Patricia Rychwalski
To: Dennis, Sherri and Matt: so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers. If you need anything just call. God Bless.
Nancy Thomas
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, she sounded like a wonderful young lady.
Terry Eller &Chris Dawson
We didn’t get to meet your mom Matt, so very sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debra Farrell, Windham County, CT
My condolences to Louise’s family and friends.
May She Rest in Peace.