1924 – 2021 Brooklyn – Thure M. Oja, 97, passed away at Day Kimball Hospital on October 6, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Irja (Kiviniemi) Oja to whom he was married for 77 years. Thure was born in Whiting, IN on June 29, 1924 but spent his teenage years in Finland, his parent’s… Continue Reading
1949 – 2021 Woodstock – Philip B. Dean, 71, it is with deep sorrow that the Deans announce the sudden passing of the patriarch of our family. Philip B. Dean was born in San Gabriel, California on May 13th, 1949. It was Friday the 13th, and the “Lucky Baby” made the local newspaper represented by… Continue Reading
1935- 2021 Putnam – Carol (Franklin) Belliveau, 86, of Munyan Rd, passed away surrounded by her loving and caring family on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Day Kimball Hospital. On May 25, 1957 she was united in marriage at Saint Mary Church to the late Raymond A. Belliveau who passed away in 1993. She was… Continue Reading
1932 – 2021 Woodstock – Donald R. Ducheneau, 89, of Woodstock Meadows, passed away on Friday morning, September 24, 2021, at Harrington Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Judith A. (Dandurand) Ducheneau. Born in Southbridge, MA, he was the son of the late Homer and Rosalie (Paulis) Ducheneau. Donald was a veteran serving… Continue Reading
1947 ~ 2021 Danielson – Donald R. Butts, 74, of Orleans Ave., died Saturday morning, September 25, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Doris F. (Pelletier) Butts. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late Joseph and Thelma (Perry) Butts. Mr. Butts worked as an… Continue Reading
1966 ~ 2021 Griswold – Richard L. Dzurenka, Jr., 55, of Nowakowski Rd, died Tuesday September 21, 2021, at home. Born in Harrison Township, MI, he was the son of the late Richard L. and Irene Rita (Bridschge) Dzurenka, Sr. Mr. Dzurenka worked as a self-employed landscaper. He enjoyed fishing, go-cart racing and NASCAR. But,… Continue Reading
1935 – 2021 Sandwich, MA – Theodore Vriga, 86, of Lady Slipper Lane, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Royal Nursing Center in Falmouth, MA. Born in Thompson, CT he was the son of the late Thimia and Dumnica (Vanghele) Vriga. Teddy was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1954 and played… Continue Reading
1961 – 2021 Brooklyn – Brenda S. Blackburn, 60, of Dawn Ln., passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at her home. Born in Norwich, CT, she was the daughter of Prescott and Catherine (Jodoin) Bousquet. Brenda worked as a C.N.A. She enjoyed skiing, horseback riding, motorcycle riding, and taking care of her plants. Relatives… Continue Reading
1948 – 2021 Putnam – Dana A. Jordan, 73, died early Wednesday morning September 8, 2021, at Brookside Rehabilitation Center in Webster. He was the loving husband of Jo-Ann (Guertin) Williams. Born in Southbridge, MA, he was the son of the late Abram and Muriel (Goulet) Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a proud veteran serving with… Continue Reading
1943 – 2021 N. Grosvenordale – Raymond H. Brouillette, 77, passed September 6, 2021. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Ruth (LaPorte) Brouillette. They were married for nearly 35 years. Born in Woonsocket, RI, he was the son of the late Raymond & Loretta (Calvey) Brouillette. Ray retired in 2008 from his… Continue Reading
