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Joseph “Lou” Gravel

Published: March 31, 2020 6 Condolences

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1928 – 2020 N. Grosvenordale – Joseph Lucien Gravel, 91, of Pompeo Rd., passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2020 at Matulaitis Nursing Home. Born in N. Grosvenordale, he was the son of the late Elie and Parmelia (Forrest) Gravel. Joe (or “Lou” as he was known to many) enlisted in the Army as a… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: 82nd Airborn, Belding Heminway, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, CT, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Joseph "Lou" Gravel, North Grosvenordale, Park Tribute Center, Putnam, Risom Manufacturing, United States Army, Valley Springs Sportsmans Club

Florence Z. Surprise

Published: July 16, 2018 7 Condolences

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1943-2018 Pomfret Center – Florence Z. Surprise, 75, of Youngs Rd., died Saturday, July 14, 2018, in William W. Backus Hospital. She was the loving wife of Frank W. Surprise, Jr. of 58 years. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Florence (Latour) Wilson. Florence was a spinner, employed by… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Ann Erskine, Belding Heminway, Boston Red Sox, Calling hours, Cremation, Crematorium, CT, Dennis Courtemanche, Florence Z. Surprise, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Killingly, Laurie Gallup, Pomfret, Pomfret Center, Putnam, Staples, Sterling, William W. Backus Hospital

Joan R. Almquist

Published: March 22, 2018 6 Condolences

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1932 – 2018 Putnam – Joan R. Almquist, 86, of Webster, MA, formerly of Putnam died Monday March 19, 2018. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Alexine (Rothwell) Phaneuf. Joan was an administrative worker for Belding Heminway and later for TJ Maxx. She was a communicant of St. Mary… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Belding Heminway, Calling hours, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, CT, Daughters of Isabella, Gilman & Valade, Joan R. Almquist, MA, Putnam, San Antonio, St. Mary Church of the Visitation, TJ Maxx, TX, Webster, Woodstock

Marcella P. Goulet

Published: June 5, 2015 2 Condolences

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Putnam – Marcella (Blain) Goulet, 85, of Cottage St., died Sunday, March, 1, 2015 in her home. She is the loving wife of the late Edward A. Goulet. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Arsene and Beatrice (Poirier) Blain. Mrs. Goulet worked as a card tender for Belding Heminway. She enjoyed… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: 2015, Arsene Blain, Belding Heminway, Cottabe St., Edward A. Goulet, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Irene Korch, James Korch, Marcella P. Goulet, March 1, Michael Phaneuf, Putnam

Alice M. Montigny

Published: April 20, 2012 6 Condolences

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1931 – 2012 Putnam– Alice (Bourey) Montigny, 80, of Fremont St., died Thursday, April 19, 2012 in Day Kimball Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the loving wife of Richard E. Montigny for 23 years. Born in Plainfield, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche (Blanchette) Bourey. Mrs. Montigny… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Alice M. Montigny, Alzheimers, Belding Heminway, Day Kimball Hospital, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Hale Manufacturing, Joseph Bourey, Plainfield, Putnam, Richard E. Montigny, Woodstock

Yvonne E. (Bernier) Vaillancourt

Published: March 18, 2012 2 Condolences

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Yvonne E. (Bernier) Vaillancourt 1911 – 2012 Putnam – Yvonne (Bernier) Vaillancourt, 100, of Cleveland St., died Saturday, March 17, 2012 in Oakwood Nursing Home. She was the loving wife of the late Hector Vaillancourt. Born in Mechanicsville, she was the daughter of the late George and Rosanna (Lucier) Bernier. Mrs. Vaillancourt worked as a… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Belding Heminway, CT, Foxwoods, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Memorial, North Grosvenordale, Oakwood Nursing Home, Putnam, Putnam Woolen Mill, St. Mary Cemetery, St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home, Yvonne E. (Bernier) Vaillancourt

Doris L. LaBonte

Published: June 27, 2011 Leave A Condolence

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1924 – 2011  Putnam – Doris L. (Larose) LaBonte, 86, of Thurber Road, died Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Matulaitis Nursing Home.  She was the loving wife of the late Raymond LaBonte.  Born in North Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Emma (Dutremble) Larose.  Mrs. LaBonte worked as a machinist for… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Belding Heminway, Cluette & Peabody, Crabree & Evelyn, Danielle Steel, Divine Mercy, Doris L. LaBonte, Matulaitis Nursing Home, North Grosvenordale, St. Joseph Cemetery, Valade Funeral Home

Vanita A. (Brilliant) Brunelle

Published: June 4, 2011 2 Condolences

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Vanita A. Brunelle 1932 – 2011 Putnam – Vanita A. Brunelle, 79 of Woodstock Ave died Saturday June 4, 2011 in Manchester. She was the loving wife of Richard J. Brunelle. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Rose (Montpelier) Brilliant. Mrs. Brunelle worked as a spooler for Belding Heminway… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Belding Heminway, CT, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, North Grosvenordale, Putnam, Sr. Eleanor Baldoni, St. Mary Cemetery, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home, Vanita A. (Brilliant) Brunelle

Dora M. Hrabos

Published: June 21, 2010 Leave A Condolence

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Dora M. Hrabos 1912-2010 West Thompson – Dora Hrabos passed away June 18, 2010 at the Matulaitis Nursing Home.  She was born in Worcester, Mass. to the late Elmer and Mary Phillips (Kangley). She is survived by her daughter Mildred Litke and her husband Samuel Litke of Brooklyn; three grandsons, Samuel of Salem, Oregon, Timothy… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Belding Heminway, Brooklyn, Dora M. Hrabos, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, John Dempsey Training Center, Killingly, MA, Matulaitis Nursing Home, Putnam, St. Mary Cemetery, St. Mary Church of the Visitation, West Thompson, Worcester

Ena Beausoleil

Published: February 23, 2010 Leave A Condolence

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Ena Beausoleil 1906-2010 Putnam – Ena Beausoleil, longtime resident of Putnam, passed away in Gautier, MS on February 21, 2010 at the age of 103.  Ena was born and raised in Putnam and resided there until 1998 at which time she moved south to live with her family in Gautier, MS.  She was a communicant… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Belding Heminway, Bugbee’s Department Store, Circle of Fun, Ena Beausoleil, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Ladies of St. Anne, Putnam, St. Jean de Baptiste Society, St. Mary Cemetery, St. Mary Church of the Visitation, The League of Catholic Women

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