1962 – 2021 Putnam-Brenda J. Heath, age 59, died Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Day Kimball Hospital, after a short two-week battle with COVID. Born in Putnam, Brenda was the daughter of the late Harvey E. and Alma “Elsie” (Lannaville) Bennett, and also the late Allard J. “Red” Heath. She was educated in the Putnam… Continue Reading
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 Danielson – Robert “Bob” Blanchette, 71, of Gladys St., passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born in Moosup, CT, he was the son of the late Lillian Blanchette. Mr. Blanchette worked as a truck driver for Foxwoods and was a “Jack of all Trades” in his free time. He was always… 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
1935 – 2021 Pomfret – Gail (Sutherlund) McElroy, 85, of Blossom Dr., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert McElroy for 59 years until his passing in 2014. Born in W. Roxbury, MA, she was the daughter of the late John… Continue Reading
1933 – 2021 Putnam – Dorothy (Lemoine) Trama, 88, of Putnam, passed away peacefully Friday, September 17, 2021, at home, surrounded by family. She was the loving wife of Peter Trama for 67 years. Born in Norwich, CT, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Florida (Raymond) Lemoine. Mrs. Trama worked for Putnam… 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
