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William E. Pederson

Published: 13 Condolences

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1950 – 2022 Thompson – William Pederson, 72, of Thompson, CT, passed away on October 9, 2022, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Born in Jamestown, New York, he was the son of the late Robert and Gloria (Swanson) Pederson. Bill is survived by brothers, Robert R. Pederson and wife MaryLou, of Quinebaug,… Continue Reading

Catherine A. Thomas

Published: 9 Condolences

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1952 – 2019 Thompson – Catherine (LaRoche) Thomas, 67, of School St., passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Day Kimball Hospital. Born in Putnam, and a life long resident of Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Constance (Borse) LaRoche. Ms. Thomas was a student at Annhurst College and a… Continue Reading

Vernon Stevenson Gray, III

Published: 11 Condolences

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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

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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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