Woodstock – Walter Liessner, 79, of County Rd., died Friday, October 3, 2014 in Day Kimball Hospital. He is the loving husband of Martha “Janet” (Gohl) Liessner. Born in Monticello, NY, he was the son of the late Albert Walter and Theresa (Bonk) Liessner.
Mr. Liessner was a Principal Mechanical Engineer for Raytheon Company. He was a member of the Carlisle Minuteman in MA, and an active member of Most Holy Trinity Church, as he was a devout catholic. He co-founded the Carlisle Bakery in 1970.
Walter enjoyed working with his hands, doing activities like, gardening, landscaping, carpentry, home repair, was a master stone wall builder, and always carried tools in his pockets. Walter loved Christmas, and always knew how many days until the next Christmas.
In addition to his wife, Walter is survived by his sons, Christopher Liessner, PhD. and his wife Patricia of Georgetown, MA and Greg Liessner and his wife Elina of Orlando, FL; his daughters, Alinda Zawierucha and her husband Marek of Littleton, MA, Karen Lamoreaux and her husband Paul of Carlisle, MA, Dr. Patricia Kalil and her husband Dr. Andre Kalil of Omaha, NE, and Cindy Maher and her husband Dennis of Upton, MA; his grandchildren, Janusz Zawierucha, Thomas Kalil, Vanessa Kalil, and Julianna Kalil; his step-grandchildren, Sarah Nicherson, Daniel Harrison, and Christi Maher; and his sisters, Theresa Seibert of Newton, CT, Eileen McCullough of Upper Marlboro, MD, and Elsie Riley of Duncannon, PA. He is predeceased by his sister, the late, Margie Glaab.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Walter’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, October 6, 2014 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, CT. Memorial donations may be made to UMASS Medical Center, Cancer Research Office, 55 Lake Ave North, ACC 7th Floor, Worcester, MA 01655 or Project Northeast, 218 Providence St. Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Robert and Katya Maher
Dear Liessner Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. We have fond memories of Walter and know what a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law he was to you all. We wish you comfort in this difficult time and want you to know that you are all in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Rob and Katya Maher
Jeremiah an Bonnie O'Brien
To the family
We are so sorry about Walters passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a great gentlemen and will be missed by all that knew him at Most Holy Trinity.
Janet stay strong for the family. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
God Bless you all
Jerry and Bonnie
Christine and Chuck Gangi
To Janet, Cindy, Dennis and family; We are so sorry to hear of Walter’s passing and are thinking of you all during this difficult time. We really enjoyed seeing him at the holiday gatherings. One thing is certain he always had a smile on his face! When you are down just think of a funny moment with him. You are all in our prayers.
Christine, Chuck, Kaylin and Caroline
Belle Henzel
I think I will miss Walters twinkle in his eye when he smiled. Especially after he knew he
had gotten you in one way or another. Silent smile but wonderful. His keen sense of humor is what I will miss most and his sweet smile. He knew more about anything and everything than one could imagine. He could do everything and if he didn’t know how, believe me, the next time you saw him he had the answer:) You will be missed dear friend. I am so happy you were in my life:)
Joan& Jack Reuss
Dear Janet and Family. So sorry to hear of Walt’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We don’t think we can make the funeral but we will try. Our prayers and love to you all . With love Joan & Jack
Joan& Jack Reuss
Dear Janet and Family: So sorry to hear of Walt’s passing. Don’t know if we can make the funeral but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Our Love to all Joan and Jack
Joan & Jack Reuss
DearJanet and family,
So sorry to hear of Walt’s passing. Don’t think we can make the Funeral, but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Our love to all. Joan and Jack.
Kate and Greg Robbins
To the Liessner Family – We were to saddened to hear of Walter’s passing. He was always very kind and caring to everyone around him. He will be sorely missed as he was an incredible husband, father and grandfather. Also a great friend to many. We always enjoyed spending time and laughing with him at family gatherings. May he rest in peace. Sincerely,
Kate and Greg Robbins
Bridgette, Emily and Meghan Cook
Doug and Kim Wootton
Dear Janet and Family,
We were very sorry to hear of Walter’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in all the wonderful memories you have as a family.
Sincerely,
Kim and Doug Wootton
Martin and Cedric
Dear Cindy and Dennis, and all who knew and loved Walter,
Our sincere condolences to you and yours at loss of Walter.
Every time we saw him, he had a big smile on his face. While it is difficult now, those will be the memories of him that you keep and cherish in the future.
Know that he is always with you in all of the jokes that he told, all of the things that he made and all of the love he gave you.
Peace and God bless,
Martin and Cedric
Karen Lyons
Dear Cindy and family, Thinking of you at this sad time. Working with Cindy is a pleasure and knowing what a wonderful person she is let’s me know that her Dad was a very special guy. I hope each day is a little easier and the pain of today will be replaced by the happy memories.
You are in my prayers.
Joyce Michel
Dear Cindy and family,
We are all so sorry about your loss. Your father sounds like he was a terrific man. We hope you will all get through this difficult time and that the best of memories will endure and continue to enrich your lives.
Warmly,
The Michels