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Alice O. Lychack

Published: 14 Condolences

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1939 – 2021 Putnam – Alice O. Lychack, 82, of Putnam died Sunday, October 10, 2021, in William W. Backus Hospital, after a short illness. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Matthias) Opiela. Mrs. Lychack worked for Crabtree & Evelyn for many years and had separate careers… Continue Reading

John M. Chzaszcz

Published: 9 Condolences

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1952-2018 Putnam-John “Cha-Cha” Chzaszcz, 65, of Oak St, died peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Stanley and Theresa (Adamczyk) Chzaszcz. John began working for American Optical in Putnam and later transferred to their Southbridge location. He then went to work for Crabtree & Evelyn and… Continue Reading

Pearl A. Kulzyck

Published: 17 Condolences

Pearl

1957 – 2011 Pomfret Center – Pearl (Robillard) Kulzyck, 54, of Freedley Rd., died Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in UMass Medical Center in Worcester, MA after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Distefano) Robillard. Pearl was employed by Crabtree & Evelyn in Woodstock, CT for… Continue Reading

Clarence F. Deslauriers

Published: 3 Condolences

Clarence

1937 – 2011  Grosvenordale – Clarence F. Deslauriers, 73, Rachel Drive, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.  He was the loving husband of Theresa Deslauriers for 53 years.  Born in Webster, MA, he was the son of the late Raymond and Florestine (Mainville) Deslauriers.  Mr. Deslauriers worked as a… 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.

At the Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes, we understand the importance of personalizing a funeral. We’ll guide you step by step, and help you create a meaningful event that celebrates your loved one’s unique life and helps the bereaved cope with their loss.

Planning a funeral is one of life’s most difficult challenges. Let us, the staff at the Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and the Park Tribute Center be your personal guide.