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James E. Sharples, III

Published: 11 Condolences

1956 – 2019 Thompson – James E. Sharples, III, 62, of Thompson Rd, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at his home. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late James and Rosa (Demers) Sharples, II. Mr. Sharples worked as a machinist for Arrow Diversified in Ellington, CT. He was a proud… Continue Reading

Charles H. Lounsbury, III

Published: 19 Condolences

1942 – 2019 Putnam – Charles H. Lounsbury, III, 76, of Richmond Rd., died Monday, March 18, 2019, at William W. Backus Hospital. Born in Danbury, CT, he was the son of the late Charles H. Lounsbury, Jr. and Anne Marie (Ziegler) Lounsbury Ayers. Charlie was a 1964 graduate of the United States Naval Academy… Continue Reading

F. Raymond Dewey, III

Published: 15 Condolences

1941 – 2016 N. Grosvenordale – Frederic “Ray” Dewey, III, 75, of Quinebaug Rd, died Wednesday morning December 21, 2016 at UMASS Medical Center. He was the loving husband of Annette (LeBlanc) Dewey. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Elizabeth (Gettner) Saidi of Chapel Hill, NC and the late Frederic R. Dewey,… Continue Reading

Horace W. Sellers, III

Published: 6 Condolences

Woodstock – Horace W. Sellers, III, 81, of Converse Rd., died Monday, June 22, 2015 in his home.  Born in New London, he was the son of the late Charles Coleman Sellers and Helen Earle (Gilbert) Sellers. Mr. Sellers graduated from Phillips Andover Academy and went on to Bucknell University to earn a bachelor’s degree… Continue Reading

Vernon Stevenson Gray, III

Published: 11 Condolences

Vernon

1946 –2012 Bennettsville, SC – Vernon (Terry) Stevenson Gray III, 66, formerly of Pomfret, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 in the home he shared with his longtime companion Beverly Wranosky. Born in Toledo, OH, he was the son of the late Vernon Stevenson, II and Beth (Warnick) Gray. Mr. Gray was a proud… Continue Reading

JoAnn (LaTour) Mayo

Published: 2 Condolences

In Memorial

1956 – 2012 Pomfret Center – JoAnn (LaTour) Mayo, 55, Grosvenor Rd., died Thursday May 3, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of George G. Mayo, Jr. Born in Putnam, CT, she was the daughter of the late Robert, Sr. and Lillian (Corey) LaTour. Mrs. Mayo worked in… 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.