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Denise L. Bedard

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1954 – 2021 Putnam – Denise L. (Starr) Bedard, 66, of Park Rd., died Friday, July 16, 2021, in Day Kimball Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Bedard. Born in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Viola Ann (Gifford) Starr, Jr. Denise was united in marriage… Continue Reading

Peter N. Nilsen

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1944 – 2016 Danielson – Peter N. Nilsen, 72, of Westfield Village, died Tuesday morning November 29, 2016 at the UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Martin and Hope (Nelson) Nilsen. Peter was employed over 30 years by the former Anchor Glass Co. in… Continue Reading

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Planning a funeral is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Yet virtually every culture recognizes the importance of commemorating the life and loss of a loved one with a meaningful ceremony.

We operate the Gilman Funeral Home in Putnam, the Valade Funeral Home in North Grosvenordale and the Park Tribute Center, Windham County’s only crematorium. Funerals don’t just signify that a life has ended, they signify that a life was lived and loved.

Funerals offer survivors the opportunity to mourn their loss amongst family and friends and to begin the healing process. So, what type of funeral service should you choose? Since no two people are alike, no two funerals should be alike. From planning a traditional burial with a wake and church service to a simple cremation in our own crematorium, we offer complete funeral care to all faiths and cultures.

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