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Braden Jockmyhn AKA George V. Poirier

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1980 – 2021 San Diego, CA – Braden Jockmyhn AKA George V. Poirier, 41, of Herman Ave., died suddenly Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at work. He was the son of Marie-Claire (Szkutak) Songhurst of Sparta, NC and the late Robert A. Poirier of Moosup, CT. Braden received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the… Continue Reading

Jane A. Johnson

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1927 – 2021 Woodstock – Jane (Cuskie) Johnson, 93, of Route 169, formerly of Hope Valley, RI passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the home of her daughter. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Johnson. They were married for over 70 years. Born in Southbridge, MA, she was the… Continue Reading

F. Raymond Dewey, III

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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

Peter N. Nilsen

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1944 – 2016 Danielson – Peter N. Nilsen, 72, of Westfield Village, died Tuesday morning November 29, 2016 at the UMASS Medical Center in Worcester, MA. Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of the late Martin and Hope (Nelson) Nilsen. Peter was employed over 30 years by the former Anchor Glass Co. in… Continue Reading

Dr. Stephen J. Kaplowitt

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1930 – 2012 Woodstock, CT – Dr. Stephen J. Kaplowitt, 81, of Green Road, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA. Born in Newark, NJ, he was the son of the late Jacob Kaplowitt and Martha (Glick) Kaplowitt. Dr. Kaplowitt was a professor of modern and medieval German language and… Continue Reading

Suann Lewis

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1960-2011  Florida-Suann Lewis died Thursday, April 21, 2011in St. Anthony’s Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL.  Born in Miles City, Montana, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Rice) Lewis.  Suann had a lifetime of diabetes and cancer but coped with ill health by doing arts, crafts and sewing.  She operated a web site… 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.