1966 ~ 2021 Griswold – Richard L. Dzurenka, Jr., 55, of Nowakowski Rd, died Tuesday September 21, 2021, at home. Born in Harrison Township, MI, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Irene Rita (Bridschge) Dzurenka, Sr. Mr. Dzurenka worked as a self-employed landscaper. He enjoyed fishing, go-cart racing and NASCAR. But,… Continue Reading
1935 – 2021 Pomfret – Gail (Sutherlund) McElroy, 85, of Blossom Dr., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert McElroy for 59 years until his passing in 2014. Born in W. Roxbury, MA, she was the daughter of the late John… Continue Reading
1928-2021 Putnam – Helen (Rice) Miner, 93, of Putnam, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was the loving wife of John Henry Miner, who passed December 30, 2013. Born in Holyoke, MA in 1928, she was the daughter of James and Jennie (Hodak) Rice. She attended school at St. Joseph’s and Tourtellotte Memorial High School… Continue Reading
1931 – 2021 Thomas Penrose Laskey, 90, of Woodstock, CT, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 11, 2021 in Dayville. Born in Old Town, ME, Tom was the son of the late Samuel and Grace (Wickett) Laskey. One of nine children, Tom had many fond childhood memories and remained close to his siblings… Continue Reading
1935 – 2021 Sandwich, MA – Theodore Vriga, 86, of Lady Slipper Lane, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Royal Nursing Center in Falmouth, MA. Born in Thompson, CT he was the son of the late Thimia and Dumnica (Vanghele) Vriga. Teddy was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1954 and played… Continue Reading
1961 – 2021 Brooklyn – Brenda S. Blackburn, 60, of Dawn Ln., passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her home. Born in Norwich, CT, she was the daughter of Prescott and Catherine (Jodoin) Bousquet. Brenda worked as a C.N.A. She enjoyed skiing, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, and taking care of her plants. Relatives… Continue Reading
1936 – 2021 Putnam – William Beaudoin, 85, of Putnam, died September 9, 2021, in Day Kimball Hospital. Married February 5, 1955, he was the loving husband of Anita (Ethier) Beaudoin for 66 years. Born in New Britain, Connecticut, he was the son of the late William and Eleanor (Guilbeault) Beaudoin. Mr. Beaudoin worked for… Continue Reading
1970 -2021 Woodstock – Randall William Hicking, 51, residing in Dayville, CT, passed away September 7, 2021, in Hartford Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Windham, Connecticut, he was the son of Richard and Cheryl (Hoevet) Hicking. Randall lived in Woodstock most his life. He worked for the Marian Fathers Monastery as… Continue Reading
1948 – 2021 Putnam – Dana A. Jordan, 73, died early Wednesday morning September 8, 2021, at Brookside Rehabilitation Center in Webster. He was the loving husband of Jo-Ann (Guertin) Williams. Born in Southbridge, MA, he was the son of the late Abram and Muriel (Goulet) Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a proud veteran serving with… Continue Reading
1943 – 2021 N. Grosvenordale – Raymond H. Brouillette, 77, passed September 6, 2021. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Ruth (LaPorte) Brouillette. They were married for nearly 35 years. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late Raymond & Loretta (Calvey) Brouillette. Ray retired in 2008 from his… Continue Reading
