
William J. Richard
1949-2009
Putnam-William J. Richard, 60, of Grove Street, died Friday, November 27, 2009 in Regency Heights Healthcare. He was the loving husband of the late Dianne (Tremblay) Richard. They were married in Saint Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam on June 28, 1975. Born in Webster, he was the son of the late Joseph “Sonny” and Claire (Reil) Richard.
Mr. Richard worked as a finisher for Putnam Herzel Fishing Company for many years.
William is survived by his brother in-law, Richard Tremblay, and his wife Dianne of Putnam; his niece, Cheryl Passeri of Windsor, CT; his niece Christine Parente and her husband Lee of Torrington, CT; his great nephews, Ryan and Nicholas; and his great nieces, Juliet, Olivia, and Lauren.
A private funeral service was held on Friday, December 4, 2009 in Saint Mary Church of the Visitation. Gilman Funeral Home was entrusted with his arrangements.
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