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Elodie T. Semmelrock

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1936 – 2016 Venice, FL – Elodie Theresa (Coutu) Semmelrock, ‘Ellie,’ passed peacefully on January 31, 2016 after a long and difficult battle with dementia. She was born in Willimantic, CT the daughter of the late Marianne (Allore) Coutu and Alphonse Coutu. Elodie grew up in Norwich before moving to Pomfret with her mother in… Continue Reading

Bella M. Sherlock

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BELLA MARIE SHERLOCK 1919-2012 Bella (Marchesseault) Sherlock passed away at her home in Hampton, NH with her family and friends at her side. She was born Mary Bella Marchesseault in North Grosvenordale, CT on August 2, 1919 to the late Henry and Rose (Breault) Marchesseault. On Oct. 7, 1939, she married the late Norman Anthony… Continue Reading

Laurie Ann (Rasicot) Champany

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Laurie Ann (Rasicot) Champany March 1, 1969 – March 19, 2010 On March 19, 2010, Laurie A. Champany, 41, of Pomfret CT passed away as a result of breast cancer complications.  The most important thing in her life was her family.  After 16 years of marriage she was still the beautiful bride of Ben Champany… 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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