1935 – 2013
Woodstock – Richard Phaneuf, Sr., 77, of Ojala Rd., died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth (Boies )Phaneuf. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Laurence and Alice (LeClaire) Phaneuf and was a graduate of the Woodstock Academy class of 1953.
Mr. Phaneuf was a proud veteran of the Korean War serving with the United States Marine Corps.
Mr. Phaneuf was employed as a mechanic at Louie’s Garage. After returning home from the Korean War he worked for his father’s plumbing and heating company prior to founding his own company, Rocky Hill Plumbing, Heating, and Electric.
Mr. Phaneuf enjoyed rebuilding tractors, hunting, fishing, and tinkering and fixing things, but, above all spending time at his camp that he built in Dexter, Maine,
Mr. Phaneuf was a member of the American Legion Post 111 in Woodstock, Putnam Fish and game, and in the 70’s and 80’s he was active in several local area Beagle Clubs.
In addition to his wife, Richard is survived by two sons, Richard Phaneuf and his wife Mary Ann of Woodstock, Raymond Phaneuf and his wife Carol of Woodstock, a daughter Lori Gaudette and her husband Armond of Brooklyn, a brother Bernard Phaneuf and his wife Janice of Woodstock, a sister Constance Black of East Hartford, two sister in laws Janet Phaneuf of Putnam and Esther Phaneuf of Woodstock, a step daughter Kathie Duke and her husband John of Gardner, MA, several grandchildren including Melanie and Holly, and several great grandchildren, and his special kitty Penelope
Richard is predeceased by two brothers Lawrence Phaneuf, Jr, and Robert Phaneuf and a sister Genevieve Phaneuf.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Richard’s family from 10 a.m. to 11a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by a funeral home service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Richard’s name may be made to the Windham County 4H Camp, 326 Taft Pond Rd., Pomfret Center, CT 06259. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Brenda, Steve Couture and Carol Paulsen
Our Dear Betty and Phaneuf Family We are so sorry for the loss of our dear Dick. We know he is in a better place and at peace. We will miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You both have always been so good to us and your dear Springtime! love ya Betty
love
Brenda, Steve, Carol and Springtime
Michelle Sabolesky
To the entire Phaneuf family,
i just want to send you my deepest sympathies for your loss of a wonderful man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Alice Kinney & Bill Reed
Betty and Family, I”m so sorry for you loss. Richard will be missed by Bill and me, he was a very good friend and neighbor.
Theresa Fullerton
Betty, Ray, Carol, Holly, Richard, Mary Ann, Melony, and the rest of the family,
Bill and I were saddened to hear about Dick’s passing. We so enjoyed our time on Ojala rd, and will treasure all of your friendships forever. Dick had a way of making me laugh, and Bill felt priveledged to be included in the “men’s” nights. It was a great time, living near, and spending time with all of you. Our hearts are with you during these days, and know we miss you greatly, and will miss Dick, he was a really good man. With all our love and regards, Bill & Terry Fullerton
Don and Flo Fisher JR
From: Flo– my parents were Gus and Barbara Versocki. They knew the family through the plumbing business and also horses. He will be missed
Don Fisher:–Dick and betty were good friends and Dick will be greatly missed. I knew him for years and used to deliver milk to the family (Fisher Dairy) for years. Sorry for your loss.
Donna Benoit
To the Phaneuf family: I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mert and Dot
to Betty. Ray, Mary Ann, Melanie,
We’re thinking of you.. Wishing you the peace that comes with beautiful memories. We will enjoy remembering
the lunch chats at the Village with our good neighbors. Our sympathy to all your family.
Toni Fowlks
Melanie, i’m so sorry for your lost……
your friend,
Toni
Lynn and Bob Frink
Betty, we were so saddened to hear the news of Dick’s passing. Will always remember our time in Pa. together and dreaming of our log homes!! You and your family have our deepest condolences. Bob and Lynn Frink
Steve Ferreira
Rick,
My deepest sympathies to you and all of your family.
Steve Ferreira (Sager)
Donna Corso
Rick
I am so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Donna Corso
Emily and Jim Godkin
Dear Betty Lou, Please accept our hearfelt condolences. Dick was a heck of a guy and will be missed by all. We apologize for not making the service.
Sam and Lynn Resnick
Dear Betty, Ray,Carol,Holly,Rick,Maryann and Melanie,
So sorry to have lost our wonderful neighbor Dick. Our sincerest sympathy goes out to all of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Sam,Lynn,Cody and Josh
Kerry Fair
I am so saddened to learn of Richard’s passing. I just learned from my sister and we are both thinking of you all. Just this morning I was thinking I have to get up there and visit soon. Richard will always have a very special place in my heart and I have many great memories of him and my Dad and Ojala Road. Some of my best childhood memories are of walking up to the house and sitting in the garage/barn while he worked on this or that, showing me the horses, and just hanging out with him, Dad and the guys at the camp. I am so sorry I did not see him before he passed. All my love, Kerry