1920 – 2018
Pomfret Center – Mrs. Louise (Roy) Champney, 97, of Deerfield Rd., formerly of Woodstock, died Saturday evening, September 1, 2018 in Day Kimball Hospital. Born in South Troy, VT, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Marie Louise (Roy) Roy. On September 12, 1940, Louise married the love of her life, the late Harold Champney who died in 1999.
Louise worked as a first cook for Annhurst College, retiring after 20 years of service. She served as president of the Woodstock Elementary School PTA. She enjoyed cooking and playing Scrabble. Louise lived in Seely Brown Village for the last 10 years where she had many friends whom she loved dearly.
No matter how ill Louise was, she would come alive when her great grandbabies would visit their “Mem” or “Weez,” as some called her. They would light up her life on the darkest days. They were her greatest treasure.
Louise is survived by her children, Ronald Champney and his wife Mary Ann of East Woodstock, Dennis Champney and his wife Beth of Holland, MA and Fran Champney and her husband Larry Bates of Windham; her grandchildren, Megan, Kelly, Ryan, Nicole, Matthew, Benjamin, Lindsey, Sara and Josh; her great grandchildren, Jemma, Callie, Conor, Noah and Chloe; her sisters, Rita Cutler of Pomfret, Yvonne Hart of Danielson, and Rosemarie Poulin of Plainfield. In addition to her husband, Louise was pre-deceased by a daughter, Georgette Anne Champney in 1949.
The family would like to thank the DKH nurses of 127. They are grateful for the loving care and respect that they gave their Mom.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Louise’s family from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 7, 2018 in the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT. All are invited to a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Rd., Pomfret CT. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, or to the Alzheimer’s Association. For Memorial Guestbook, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com
Jutta Ares
My deepest sympathies to Fran and Family.
Love and Light,
Jutta and Children
Bev Spink
We are so sorry for your loss. I wish my mother could have seen your Mom before her death. They go back a lot of years — a lot of Scrabble games, phone conversations and of course, their favorite, raising their kids in that great neighborhood.
We know you will all miss her greatly. May your many wonderful memories and support of each other be a comfort.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth Phaneuf
Ron, Dennis, Fran and families,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of an absolutely lovely lady! My Mom (Alyce Boies) so often said how much she enjoyed Louise and getting together to do crafts or just visiting.
I remember visiting with her as I delivered her mail many years ago. I’m sure you all have wonderful memories to help you through this sad time.
Regards, Betty Phaneuf
Lori & Jack Durney
Dear Kelly you are in our thoughts and prayers..may you r Meme Rest In Peace.. love , The Durney’s
Sue Genest
So sorry for your loss Ron and Mary Ann. My sympathy to both of you and your family.
Gary and Lori Dickens
Our sympathy to the Champney family on the passing of Weez. We will remember her as such a sweet lady who always had a smile. Our thought and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Debbie and John Stephen
Fran and Sara and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you …….
Lea Herrick
Dear Fran and family,
Please know you remain in our thoughts and prayers. So saddened to learn of your loss. My mom and your mom shared many many memories.
We both send our sympathies
Lea Herrick and Madeleine Gastonguay
Karen Zeiser
So very sorry to hear of Mem’s passing. We enjoyed being with her at Scott and Sara’s for get togethers. She had quite the remarkable spirit. Wishing you all peaceful hearts and beautiful memories. Love, Marty and Karen Zeiser
Kathy Olson
Thinking of you Fran and family.
Sincerest Sympathy,
Kathy
Ann Marie Hynes
Dear Fran, Sarah and Josh,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Mimère, I am thinking of you and sending you lots of hugs.
Ann Marie
Richard Sandberg
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Louise. I have enjoyable memories of her.
Richard Sandberg
Deb and Rick Cyr
Ron, Mare, Kelley, Tucker, Ryan, Nicki,
We are thinking you of all during this difficult time of loss. The few times I was in her company she was so pleasant and had a great smile. Treasure the memories. Love and prayers,
Sonia Mihok
Dear Fran and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
Sonia and Richard Mihok