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Blanche J. (Ziobrowski) Mayo

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1927 – 2017 Putnam – Blanche J. (Ziobrowski) Mayo, 90, of Myers Street in Putnam, died Thursday evening, September 28, 2017 at home. She was the loving wife of Bernard “Gus” Mayo. Born in Putnam in 1927, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Eva (Jankot) Ziobrowski. Mrs. Mayo attended St. Mary’s School… Continue Reading

Karen J. Budney

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1954 – 2016 Danielson – Karen J. (Aldrich) Budney, 61, of Cook Hill Rd., died Thursday morning April 14, 2016, in Hartford Hospital. She was the loving wife of Brian D. Budney.  Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. Aldrich and Pauline A. (Hart) Aldrich Weaver. Mrs. Budney worked for… Continue Reading

Joseph A.J. Lefebvre

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Putnam – Joseph A.J. Lefebvre, 76, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2014 in Day Kimball Hospital.  He was born on April 7, 1938 in West Warwick, R.I. to Louis and Rose (Lamoureux) Lefebvre. Joe is survived by his daughter, Ann-Marie Gothreau of Woodstock, and his son, Bryant M. Lefebvre and his wife Amy of… 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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