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Phyllis W. Woodbridge

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1930-2022 Pomfret Center – Phyllis W. Woodbridge, 91, of Pomfret Connecticut, passed away peacefully April 26, 2022, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Willa and Philip Whitehead on July 3, 1930, in the Lying-In Hospital, now known as the Women’s and Infants Hospital, in Providence and raised in the… Continue Reading

Chester T. Chwalek

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Chester

1943-2011 Norton, MA – Chester T. “Chet” Chwalek, 68 of 91 Codding Road, formerly of Pomfret Center, CT and Thompson, CT died Friday, November 11, 2011 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the loving husband of Louise (Beaudry) Chwalek for 43 years. Born in Putnam, CT, he was the son… Continue Reading

Elvira G. Wilde

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Elvira

1923 – 2011 Providence, RI – Elvira (Greenleaf) Wilde, 87, of Randall Street, passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, in Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Plymouth, NH, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Tina (Nutting) Greenleaf. Mrs. Wilde was a homemaker. She enjoyed… Continue Reading

Marguerite Liard

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Marguerite Liard 1918 – 2011  Lawton, OK – Marguerite (McLaughlin), 92, died Monday, June 6, 2011.  She was the loving wife of the late Theodore J. Liard, Jr.  Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Bridget McLaughlin.  Mrs. Liard earned a Bachelor of Education Degree from the Rhode Island… 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.

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