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Dennis Robert Edwards

Published: 3 Condolences

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1949-2021 Woodstock – Dennis Robert Edwards, 72, died unexpectedly on September 27, 2021, at Bridgeport Hospital. He last resided at The Crossings East, New London, Connecticut, where he lived since 2015. Dennis was born in East Woodstock and was a graduate of Woodstock Academy, class of 1969. After graduation, he moved to the Groton/New London… Continue Reading

Francis E. Gardner

Published: 10 Condolences

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Putnam – Joe Gardner, 80, passed away at home on April 26, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer and COPD. He was adamant to live his final moments at home, with the care of DKH Homecare and Home Instead. Francis Edward Gardner, but known to everyone as “Joe” – had a deep voice, a… Continue Reading

George A. Materas, Jr.

Published: 4 Condolences

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1938-2016 Branford, CT – George A. “Matte” Materas Jr., 78, a longtime Southbridge resident, passed away at The Connecticut Hospice on July 25th, 2016. Born on March 5th, 1938 in Southbridge to the late George A. Materas Sr. and Claire (Gauthier) Materas, he grew up in Southbridge then moved to the Groton, CT area where… Continue Reading

Annette C. Vincent

Published: 7 Condolences

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Groton – Annette C. (Beaudoin) Vincent, 69, of Buddington Rd., died Monday, January 5, 2015, in Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Guibeault) Beaudoin, Sr. Ms. Vincent worked as a comptroller for the Girard Group for over 40 years. She was an avid New York… 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.

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