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Calvin A. Tarr

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In Memorial

1950 – 2018 Pomfret Ctr. – Calvin A. Tarr, 68, of Freedley Rd., died Sunday, April 15, 2018 in Webster Manor Healthcare Center. He was the loving husband of Lorna (Tucker) Tarr for 49 years. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Carroll Tarr and Thelma (Houdlette) Tarr. Mr. Tarr worked as… Continue Reading

Nancy R. Rauh

Published: 48 Condolences

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1947 – 2017 Pomfret Ctr. – Nancy Rourke Rauh passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Nancy was born in Manchester, CT on June 1, 1947 to Joseph A. and Greta (Torrence) Rourke. She graduated from Manchester High School and Saint Louis University with a degree in Business. Prior… 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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