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Anita Cecile (Langlois) Ducharme

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1929 – 2018 Putnam-Anita Ducharme, 88, formerly of Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, passed away peacefully at Day Kimball Hospital on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, surrounded by her family. Anita was predeceased by her loving husband Andrew (Andy) Ducharme. Born in Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Alcide and Delia (Blanchette) Langlois. Anita was… Continue Reading

Jean D. Swenson

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Jean D. Swenson, 71, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2015. Jean was born in 1943 to George F. and Ethelyn (Mount) Dickinson in Hartford, CT. She grew up in West Hartford, and later moved to Woodstock, CT. Jean worked for many years as a visiting nurse and supervisor for Community Health… Continue Reading

Lucille (Morrell) Wlaszkiewicz

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Lucille G.Wlaszkiewicz 1939–2012 Woodstock – Lucille (Morrell) Wlaszkiewicz, 73, of Peak Brook Rd., died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in her home. She was the loving wife of Alex Wlaszkiewicz for 52 years. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Aurore (Remillard) Morrell. Mrs. Wlaszkiewicz worked at Bates Shoe Co. until… 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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