1930-2013
Webster, MA / Putnam, CT – Maurice J. Cloutier, 82, of Colonial Rd., formerly of Putnam, CT, died Sunday, January 20, 2013. He was the loving husband of Pauline V. (Lavallee) Cloutier for 57 years. Born in Webster, MA, he was the son of the late Leon C. and Eliza M. (Bernier) Cloutier.
Mr. Cloutier served his country during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Assumption Preparatory School, Assumption College, and went on to earn his Master’s Degree from Middlebury College. He was a French teacher for Putnam High School for 35 years. After he retired he worked as a substitute teacher for 15 years for both Putnam High and Woodstock Academy culminating his 50 year teaching career. He was a member of the National Education Association, the Putnam Education Association, and life member of the American Association of Teachers of French and the Connecticut Education Association; he was the Putnam High School Year Book Advisor for 25 years and served on the Board of Trustees for Annhurst School of Music. A communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation, he was an active member of the church including singing in the choir, volunteering for Nocturnal Adoration and serving on the St Mary School Board of Education. He was a member of the Albert J. Breault V.F.W. Post 529, and of L’Union Ste Jean Baptiste. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren on Webster Lake.
In addition to his wife, Maurice is survived by his sons, Maurice L. Cloutier, his wife Denise of Hamden, CT., and Paul Cloutier, his wife Kathy of Quinebaug CT.; his daughters, Deborah Babcock, her partner Todd Lee of Newton, MA, and Gloria Prunier, her husband Raymond of Merrimack, NH; his sister, Shirley Armendo of Worcester, Ma; and ten loving grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Maurice’s family from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2012 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin at the funeral home at 9:30 am Saturday, January 26, 2013 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am in St. Mary Church, 218 Providence St, Putnam, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Webster, MA. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Mary Tina Grabarczyk
Dear Moe and to your entire family:
I am so sorry about the loss of your father. You are in my prayers and I hope you get the strength to get through this very very difficult time.
With hearfelt sympathy,
Mary Tina
Jean Anne Bowersox
To all the Cloutier Family,
I have heard such wonderful stories from Gloria about what a wonderful father and grandfather Mr. Cloutier was. I hope that all the happy memories that you have gives you some comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
JeanAnne Bowersox
Tina Delano
To Mr. Coutier’s Family,
I was one of his students at PHS back in the mid 60’s. He was a great teacher and turned on us to learning French. Even though I did not major in it in college, I loved studying the language. In 1995 I spent part of one summer in a college French immersion program so he gave me my foundation and sparked the interest. Many happy memories.
My sympathy goes out to you.
Tina Delano
Lori Drouin
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Cloutier. It is my hope that your memories of good times shared help to see you through this difficult time.
With All My Sympathy,
Lori (Picard) Drouin
Pat and Bob Blain
Pauline and family
At this time of sorrow there so little that we can say except to offer our words of sympathy. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Pauline if there is any thing that we can help you with please give us a call.
Pat and Bob
Anne Briere
Aunt Pooey and family,
I am truly sorry to hear that Uncle Moe has passed away. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.
Stay strong, and may peace find you in the coming future.
Love to all,
Annie
Sharon Foster
Moe,
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sharon
Rob Shields
Moe-Joanne and I are very sorry for the passing of your Dad. We will keep you and your entire family in our prayers!
God Bless. Rob
Jamie & Debra Heath
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Cloutier was a wonderful teacher and neighbor.
Omer J. Cormier
Sorry to hear of Maurice’s death. Mo was a good friend, both of us commuting in college, Mo by jumping over the fence near his house and I from Gardner. He was always friendly, co-operative, willing to help, well-oriented. He greeted me warmly at our last meeting. My condolences to his family and friends, I will miss him…Omer Cormier
Robert Kleinman
Moe,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Dad. I hope you and your family are comforted by many positive memories and experiences that you shared together. Please know that you have many people thinking of you at this time.
Robert Kleinman
Rachel Dery Avery
Dear Pauline and family,
We were sorry to hear about Maurice’s passing. My sister-in-law
Bev called to tell me this weekend.
Please pass on our condolences to Shirley and the children.
Sincerely, Rachel
Barry & Catherine Rosenbloom
Moe, Denise & Alex-
We have just heard of your Dads passing and would like to express our deepest sympathy to the entire Cloutier family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Barry, Cathy & Family
Melissa
My sincere condolences to Mr. Cloutier’s family.
I had Mr. Cloutier as a substitute teacher many times. He always brought something special to classes. Unlike many substitutes, he did his best to carry out lessons and make his time in the classroom a meaningful experience.