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Rachel F. Power

Published: August 22, 2011 5 Condolences

Rachel

1941 – 2011

Putnam – Rachel (Lafontaine) Power, 70, of Woodstock Ave., died Monday August 22, 2011 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of Joseph R. Power and the late Richard Rodio. Born in Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Martel) LaFontaine.

Mrs. Power worked as a certified nurse’s assistant for Matulaitis Nursing home and Community Health and Homecare. She retired in 1989 due to illness. She enjoyed her grandchildren and would say, “They were just what the doctor ordered!”

In addition to her husband, Rachel is survived by her daughter, Brenda Pontbriand and her husband David of Woodstock; her son, John Rodio of Woodstock; her sister, Ann Gendron of Danielson; her grandchildren, Rachel Pontbriand, Sophia Pontbriand, Autumn Rodio, Ke Mathew Sherman, Dustin Rodio, Richard Rodio, Delaney Power and Gracie Power; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves her Himalayan Persian, Brutus, who stayed close to her and gave her comfort.

She was predeceased by her brother, Rene LaFontaine, her sister, Jane Caplette

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rachel’s family from 4:00 to 7:00pm, on Wednesday August 24, 2011 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale CT. A gathering will begin at 9:00 am on Thursday August 25, 2011, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 20 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Webster, MA. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of North East Connecticut, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Ann Gendron, Brenda Pontbriand, Danielson, David Pontbriand, Gilman & Valade, Hospice of Northeast Connecticut, John Rodio, Putnam, Rachel F. Power, Rachel Pontbriand, Sacred Heart Cemetery, St. Joseph Church, Valade Funeral Home, Webster, Woodstock

Condolence Messages

  1. Naomi Peterson

    August 23, 2011 at 11:26 am

    May you find comfort in sharing your memories…
    I am here if you need anything.
    With love,
    Naomi

  2. Deborah Lamiotte

    August 23, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    Rest in peace Rachel.

  3. donald rodio

    August 24, 2011 at 8:19 am

    take comfort in knowing that now you have a special
    guardian angel to watch over you.

    donald&wanda rodio

  4. Dumas Family

    August 25, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers go out to Rachel and her family and friends.

  5. Sophia Pontbriand

    June 9, 2012 at 9:32 am

    i love and miss you memere!! I will never forget you. Ever!! Rest in Peace. I miss your warm hugs and kisses, i miss your unbelievable passion for your family. And most of all, I just miss you! I cant wait to see you again! and i cried so hard when my mom told me you had passed away. Just know you are in a better place with the people whom you love and cherish your time with.
    XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOX…..ECT..
    Your Biggest fan,
    Sophia Louise Pontbriand <3
    goodbye old friend. you were one of by best friends.

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