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George A. Materas, Jr.

Published: 4 Condolences

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1938-2016 Branford, CT – George A. “Matte” Materas Jr., 78, a longtime Southbridge resident, passed away at The Connecticut Hospice on July 25th, 2016. Born on March 5th, 1938 in Southbridge to the late George A. Materas Sr. and Claire (Gauthier) Materas, he grew up in Southbridge then moved to the Groton, CT area where… Continue Reading

Patricia A. Nelson

Published: 43 Condolences

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Putnam – Patricia A. Nelson, 55, of Five Mile River Rd., died Monday, April 20, 2015 in her home. Born in Branford, CT, she was the daughter of the late Grace Clasen. Patricia was a supervisor in the custodial department for Marianapolis Preparatory School. She adored the students, faculty, and staff. She enjoyed running, walking,… Continue Reading

Joseph L. Choiniere

Published: 6 Condolences

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1920– 2012 N. Grosvenordale – Joseph “Larry” Choiniere, 91, of Pasay Rd, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Marcella (Coderre) Choiniere. Born in Grosvenordale, he was the son of the late Joseph and Clarinda (Champagne) Choiniere. Mr. Choiniere was a radio operator during WWII… Continue Reading

Ethan James Slosek

Published: 16 Condolences

In Memorial

January 12, 2012 Plainfield – Ethan James Slosek, infant child of Jason and Brenda (Cost) Slosek passed from this world on January 12, 2012 in Putnam. In addition to his parents, Ethan is survived by his two brothers, Deven and Logan, his three sisters, Emily, Kaylee and Karissa; His maternal grandparents, Nancy Delaere of Foster… 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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