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Thomas F. Watson, Sr.

Published: September 1, 2021 5 Condolences

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1935 – 2020 Dayville – Thomas F. Watson, Sr., 85, of Falcons Way, died December 12, 2020, in Davis Place. He was the loving husband of Maria (Bashaw) Watson. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ila Mae (Carroll) Watson. Mr. Watson worked in the wire industry prior to… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Army, Calling hours, Covid-19, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, David Place Nursing Home, Dayville, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Korean Conflict, MA, Park Tribute Center, Sr., Thomas F. Watson, Webster

Fernand E. Phaneuf, Jr.

Published: April 2, 2021 10 Condolences

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1933 – 2021 Woodstock, CT – Entrepreneur, community leader, pilot, and avid fisherman, Fernand Edgar Phaneuf, Jr., 88, better known as Fern, passed away on March 29, 2021. His greatest joy in life was his family, and he was surrounded by them as he passed. Fern is survived by his loving wife of 65 years… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, CT, Fern's Radio & TV, Fernand E. Phaneuf, Guardian Answering Service, In-Touch Communications, Inc, Jeanette Cartier, Jr., Korean Conflict, Lorraine Phaneuf, Motorola, New England Institute of Technology, Tower Sites, Town of Putnam, U.S. Army, Woodstock, Woodstock Academy, Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department

Roger J. Champoux, Sr.

Published: October 26, 2020 26 Condolences

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1936 – 2020 Thompson – Roger J. Champoux, Sr. 84, of Old Rte. 12, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hartford Hospital. He was the loving husband of Evelyn (Krawczyk) Champoux for 61 years. Born in the Mechanicsville section of Thompson, he was the son of the late Alcide and Aurore (St. Pierre)… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: American Legion, Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn, Community Fire Department, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, CT, Hartford Hospital, Holland, Killingly, Korean Conflict, MA, Mechanicsville, Nascar, North Grosvenordale, Saint Joseph Church, St. Joseph food Pantry, Thompson, Thompson Public Schools, Town of Thompson, United States Marine Corps., West Thompson Cemetery, West Thompson Fire Department

Archille O. Bourque, Jr.

Published: August 4, 2020 4 Condolences

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1931 – 2020 Putnam – Lieutenant Colonel Archille Ovila Bourque, USA (Ret.), 88, of Putnam died after a long illness early Sunday morning, August 1, 2020 at Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was born in Putnam, Connecticut, August 26, 1931, the son of the late Archille Ovila Bourque, Sr., and the late Maude (Blackmer) Bourque Emory…. Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Benedictine College, Bronze Star, Calling hours, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, CT, Danielson, Eileen Bourque, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Kansas, Korean Conflict, Matulaitis Nursing Home, Middletown, Putnam, Putnam High School, State Veterans Cemetery, The National Guard, U.S. Air Force, United States Armuy, University of Kansas

James F. Frenzel, Jr.

Published: January 29, 2020 Leave A Condolence

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Age 86, of Manhattan, “Jim” passed away peacefully on January 6th after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Angela Miknius, and two sons and their families from Jim’s first marriage to Jacquelin Wright Frenzel, who predeceased him. James III and daughter-in-law Karen Zeferjahn are residents of Moscow, ID, parents… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Angela Miknius, Chatham, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, CT, Gilman Funeral Home, IN, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Jacquelin Wright Frenzel, James F. Frenzel, Japan, Jr., Korean Conflict, Manhattan, New York City, Nuveen & Company, NY, Onarga Military School, Park Tribute Center, Phi Kappa Psi, United States Army, Wall Street

Irving Post

Published: January 20, 2018 9 Condolences

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1929 – 2018 Putnam – Irving Post, 88, of Park St., died Saturday morning, January 20, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Dorothy (Thomas) Post. Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Philip and Ester (Goldfeld) Post. Irving was a graduate of… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: American Legion, Calling hours, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, CT, Danielson, Electric Boat, Funeral, general dynamics, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Irving Post, Killingly, Korean Conflict, Korean War, Korean War Veteran, Memorial, North Grosvenordale, Park Tribute Center, Putnam, Valade Funeral Home, VFW, Visitation

Salvatore M. Morra

Published: July 31, 2017 Leave A Condolence

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1932 – 2017 Dayville – Salvatore M. Morra, 85, of Fieldstone Road, died July 29, 2017, in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of Elena (Riccio) Morra. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Michele and Adelina (Ruggieri) Morra. Mr. Morra worked for Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Genser Manufacturing… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Connecticut, Cremation, Crematorium, crematory, Danielson, Day Kimball Hospital, Dayville, Funeral, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Korean Conflict, Memorial, Northeast Connecticut, Park Tribute Center, Putnam, Salvatore Morra, US Coast Guard, Valade Funeral Home, Windham, Windham County

Shirley E. McKusick

Published: September 17, 2013 3 Condolences

In Memorial

1935 – 2013  Putnam – Shirley E. McKusick, 78, formerly of Sabin St., died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in Regency Heights of Danielson.  She was the wife of the late Elwood McKusick.  Born in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Irene (Hakey) Evans. Shirley worked at the Memorial Hospital in Worcester,… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: CT, Danielson, Day Kimball Hospital, Elwood McKusick, FL, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Grove Hill Cemetery, Korean Conflict, Massachusetts, Portland, Putnam, RI, Rockville, Sabin St., Shirley E. McKusick, UMass Memorial Hospital, University of Virginia Hospital, USAF, Westerly, Westover Air Force Base, Woodstock, Worcester

George E. Becker

Published: July 28, 2012 18 Condolences

George

1930 – 2012 Thompson – George E. Becker, 82, of Azud Rd., died Friday July 27, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Frances Becker for 53 years. Born in North Calis, VT, he was the son of the late George and Maude (Landry) Becker. Mr. Becker was… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: CT, Danco Manufacturing, Funeral, George E. Becker, Gilman & Valade, Gilman Funeral Home, Korean Conflict, Memorial, North Grosvenordale, Purple Heart, Putnam, Thompson, UConn Huskies Women’s Basketball, Valade Funeral Home

Philip O. Lajoie

Published: April 29, 2011 3 Condolences

Philip

1929 – 2011  North Grosvenordale – Philip O. Lajoie, 82, of Main Street, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011 in Lanessa Extended Care.  He was the loving husband of Theresa (Larose) Lajoie.  Born in Thompson, he was the son of the late Exeas and Alice (Bellerose) Lajoie.  Mr. Lajoie served his country in the Korean Conflict… Continue Reading

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: American LegionRaymond Lajoie, Eugene Lajoie, Gilman & Valade, Korean Conflict, Korean War, Lanessa Extended Care, Lorraine Breault, MA, Norman Lajoie, North Grosvenordale, Paul Lajoie, Philip O. Lajoie, Putnam, Roland Lajoie, St. Joseph Church, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home, Webster

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