$3,000 raised

for autism

WOODSTOCK —  The Inn at Woodstock Hill raised $3,000 for United Services Center for Autism at its 11th annual Summer Fest.

“The Inn at Woodstock Hill is a strong community partner of United Services,” said Diane L. Manning, president and CEO. “We are grateful to Richard Naumann and his staff for their belief and support in the much-needed Autism services we are providing to the region.”

The event featured a varied and delicious buffet and live entertainment from local favorite Bruce John. A portion of each ticket sale was donated to children’s treatment and supportive programs at the United Services Center for Autism.

This is the fourth year The Inn at Woodstock Hill has donated a portion of its Summer Fest proceeds to the Center for Autism. To date, the event has raised more than $11,000 for local Autism services.

United Services opened the Center for Autism in July of 2012 in response to the significant unmet need for autism services in eastern Connecticut. 

The Center’s offerings include comprehensive assessments and gold-standard clinical therapy for people of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorders, complemented by supportive programs.  These “wrap-around” support programs include critical social skills training and social thinking groups, tutoring help, vocational training and recreational opportunities for children and adults with autism, as well as classroom consultations and training and support groups for parents, grandparents and siblings. 

For more information about the Center for Autism, call 860-774-2020 or visit www.UnitedServicesCT.org or the Center’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/CenterForAutism. 

 

 

 

PUTNAM — CorePlus Federal Credit Union recently held its sixth “Unsung Heroes Recognition” event on WINY 1350AM Radio’s Morning Show with host Gary O.  This popular event has members of the listening audience call in to name an ‘unsung hero’ in their community or someone who may have had a special impact on their life so that that person might receive recognition as an “Unsung Hero”.  For every call received, CorePlus then donated $25 towards the local charity of the caller’s choice, in the hero’s name.  

Calls came into the station from 7 to 9 a.m. and were answered by members of the CorePlus team: Brooklyn Service Manager Ashley Poe, Putnam Service Manager Elizabeth Zachow, Putnam Assistant Service Manager LisaBeth Adamick, Brooklyn Assistant Service Manager Sarah Cusimano, branch staff Maryssa Blanchette, Sabra Desrosiers, and Director of Marketing, Susan Dombrowski.  122 callers named their unsung heroes, and $3050 total was donated to dozens of local non-profit and charitable organizations.  

Each caller was asked to explain why the person named was their hero and then each hero was recognized “on the air” by Nicholas Fortson, president and CEO of CorePlus Credit Union, and host Gary Osbrey.  In addition to the names of the “hero’s”, listeners also were told the caller’s name and why the hero was being recognized.   All of the stories were truly from the heart, and provided genuine recognition of the many unsung heroes in our community, including veterans, cancer survivors, senior center and food pantry organizers, religious leaders and family members to name a few.  CorePlus has donated over $20,500 to local charities over the past six years, honoring close to 800 local heroes. 

 

Joseph N. Chattelle,

Army vet

WOODSTOCK — Joseph Normand Chattelle, 82, of Woodstock, went to join his wife Oct. 2, 2015.

He was the husband of Virginia (Larsen) Chattelle. She died March 8, 2006. 

He was born Feb. 23, 1933, in Plainfield, son of the Armand and Antoinette Moreau. 

He worked as a machine operator at General Cable. He made his home in Woodstock all of his life, was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret, active with Boy Scout Troop 27, the Connecticut River Council for 40 years. He was also active with Cub Scouts and was a former baseball coach. He enjoyed farming and woodworking. Joseph was a missionary to Peru for five years. 

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. and was a member of the American Legion.

He leaves seven children, Toni Richie (Dennis) of Brooklyn, Loretta Chattelle (Gordon Hardy) of Greenfield, Mass.; David Chattelle (Cathy) of Terryville, Joanne Eichner (Steven) of Columbia, Michael Chattelle (Rosemary) of Woodstock, Barbara Kelleher (Jeffery) of Woodstock Valley, Thomas Chattelle of Vernon; two brothers Donald and Dennis and other siblings; grandchildren Brian, Kathleen, Jessica, Aiden, Christopher, Sarah, Jessica, Allison, Emma, Keegan, Mathieu, Samual; great-grandchildren, Julia, Jenny, Jared, Jacob, Macy; a dear friend and neighbor, Howard Edwards; pets Meow Meow and Honey. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Virginia. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 5 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, with burial in Elmvale Cemetery with military honors. Donations: Friends of Webster, c/o 72 Pink Row, Uncasville, CT 06382; or Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith and Walker Funeral Home 148, Grove St., Putnam.

 

Jean L. Fairfield

WOODSTOCK — Jean L. Fairfield, 85, of Woodstock, died Sept. 29, 2015, at Davis Place in Killingly. She was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Brockton, Mass., daughter of the late Robert and Jenny (Barrett) Lomasney. She was married to David W. Fairfield Sr. in 1954. He died in 1983. She was the mother of James A. Fairfield, he died in 2007 and David W. Fairfield Jr., he died in 2010.

Jean graduated from Boston University and Boston Teachers College M. ED. She taught in Woodstock Public Schools for 33 years. She also taught in England on a Fullbright Program. 

She was a life time member of The First Congregational Church of Woodstock. Jean belonged to North Woodstock Library Board, ACLU, Woodstock Cemetery, Common Cause, Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital, Woodstock Historical Society, Woodstock Home Makers, and Woodstock Garden Club. Jean was a great friend to all. 

She enjoyed flower shows, opera, theaters, playing bridge and spending days with her sister Eileen Peterson. She was very generous with her donations throughout her life.

She leaves her sister, Eileen Peterson of Dorchester, Mass.; her sister-in-law, Janice Lomasney of Texas; her brother-in-law, Al Mitchell of Arizona; her nephew, Robert Rull (Christine)  and their children Joseph Rull and Kevin Rull who were her caregivers of Massachusetts; her nieces Elizabeth Runkal of Massachusetts; caregiver and Jean Grande of Massachusetts. Jean was predeceased by her siblings Marion Raymond, Robert Lomasney, Barbra Wagner, Lois Perkins and David M. Lomasney.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at The First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169, with burial at Woodstock Hill Cemetery. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Lillian C. Gregoire

PUTNAM — Lillian (Bonneville) Gregoire, 97, of Underwood Rd., died Oct. 2, 2015, in the Westview Nursing Home.  She was the wife of Leodore Gregoire who died in 1982.  Born in 1918 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Eva (Rickey) Bonneville.

Mrs. Gregoire worked as an assembler for the American Optical Company in Southbridge.  She was an avid oil painter and was a life member of the American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary.  

She leaves her son, Francis Gregoire (Susan) of Putnam; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her son, Paul Gregoire.  

The Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 6 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam with burial in St. Mary Cemetery.  Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Joseph G.  Messier

PUTNAM — Joseph G. Messier, 51, of Putnam, died unexpectedly Sept. 29, 2015, in Putnam. He was born on March 27, 1963, in Putnam, son of Gerard and Barbara (Heath) Messier Sr. 

He spent the last several years taking care of his parents. He worked for Sanitary Dash in N. Grosvenordale for many years until their closing. Joseph loved to draw and made handmade cards for family members every year. He also loved to watch wrestling.

He leaves his mother and father Gerard and Barbara Messier Sr.; sisters Valerie Schrump (Donald) of Putnam, Elizabeth Messier of Putnam, Cheryl Piligian (Robert) of Dayville; a brother Gerard Messier Jr. (Tammy Jean) of Putnam; a best friend of many years Heidi Champagne; nieces and nephews Catherine Hebert (Bert) of Dayville, Heather Charron (Michael) of Putnam, Timothy Carlson of Putnam, Justin Mayo (Angela) of Dayville, Jared Carlson (Sarah) of Thompson, Thomas Fletcher (Amber) of Putnam.

A Graveside Service was Oct. 3 in South Cemetery in Brooklyn. Donations: American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005; or American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Edita Gomes Lume

DANIELSON — Edita Gomes Lume died Oct. 1, 2015, at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. She was the wife of the late John Gomes Lume. She was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Madeira, Portugal, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Paula (Freitas) Pestana.

She worked at Belding Heminway in Putnam as a machine operator.  She grew up in Madeira and later moved to Danielson where she made her home. She was a communicant of St. James Church in Danielson and loved cooking and bringing food to other people’s homes. She loved to dance. She was an accomplished seamstress.

She leaves her daughter Luanda Lume LeSage (Robert) of Brooklyn; her brother Albert “Chico” Pestana of Danielson; two grandchildren Colin and Caitlin; niece Maurila Charron (Matthew) of Brooklyn; her nephew Robert Freitas of Danielson and four great-nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Angela Pestana Freitas.  

The funeral will be at noon Oct. 10 from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. at St. James Church, Franklin St., Danielson. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9.

 

Gerard G. Bernier

WEBSTER/THOMPSON — Gerard G. Bernier, 92, died Sept. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital Worcester.  He was the husband of the late Wanda C. (Rydzewski) Bernier. 

He was born in Danielson son of the late Harry and Delia (Chabot) Bernier and lived in Thompson for the past 50 years and Webster for the past 12.  He was retired from Guardian Industries in Webster where he was a carpenter.  He was a member of the Windham County Sheriff’s Assoc. and was a constable in Killingly for 47 years.  His great enjoyment was his trips to Disney World.

He leaves two sons Gerard and Maria Bernier Jr. of N. Grosvenordale, Kenneth and Jean Bernier of Brimfield, Mass.; four daughters Madeline and Edward Golembiewski of Thompson, Mary and Charles Bates of Dudley, Tina Panczyk of Woodstock and Geraldine and Rocky Krasnecky of Putnam; a brother Richard Bernier of Putnam; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Theresa Doyle, a sister Theresa Bernier and a brother, Conrad Bernier..

A Mass of Christian burial was Oct. 2 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, and burial with military honors parish cemetery. Donations: St. Joseph’s Church or the food pantry.  The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Betty Misak

LEBANON — Betty M. ( Kelly) Misak, 86, died Oct 1, 2015, at Vanderman Place in Willimantic.  She was the wife of the late James Misak.  

Betty was born in Willimantic. She loved playing Bingo, listening to music, singing, and Elvis Presley.   She persevered through many hardships but always found ways to enjoy life.  Her tenacity and resilience were ever evident. 

She leaves two sons, Jimmy Misak of Willimantic, Jeff Misak, (Joanne) of Putnam; a daughter Jamie Slotnick (Lew) of Burlington;  six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son, Jed Misak. 

A graveside service was Oct. 7 in St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Windham. Donations: McSweeney Regional Senior Center, 47 Crescent St, Willimantic, CT 06226. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Anthony Napierata,

WWII vet

WEBSTER — Anthony J. Napierata, 87, died Sept. 28, 2015, at the Lifecare Center of West Bridgewater.  He was the husband of Beatrice (Nelson) Napierata who died in 1996.  He was born in Webster, son of the late Henry and Antonina (Kasprizak) Napierata and lived here all his life.  He was a WWII Army veteran.  He was a shift foreman for more than 35 years for General Electric and he then worked for the Post Office for several years.  He enjoyed holidays. He was bowler and enjoyed pitch, and the casino. He was a member of the American Legion, PAV and the PNA. 

He leaves two daughters, Diane M. Gale of Bridgewater and Cynthia Napierata of Brockton, Mass.; a stepson Richard Boss or N. Grosvenordale; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a stepson, Ronald Boss. 

The Funeral Mass was Oct. 1 in St. Joseph Basilica, Webster and burial with military honors by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, in parish cemetery.  Donations: Caring for Kids /Brockton Visiting Nurse Assoc. 500 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Allen A.B. Theodores

WEBSTER — Allen Adam Bruce Theodores, 49, of Danielson, died  Sept. 21, 2015, after a period of declining health at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass. Allen was born Sept. 29, 1965 in, Webster, graduated from Bartlett High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Boston College. Raised in Webster he enjoyed living in California before returning to the local area . Bruce had a great eye for the fine arts and dealing in antiques he and Tony would do shows throughout New England and New York. He enjoyed fast cars and the finer things in life.

He leaves his dear friend, Tony Dibonaventura of Danielson; biological father Bruce Kelly of Orlando, Fla.; one sister: Jacqueline Theodores of S. Woodstock and her children Tyler  and Haley; aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his parents  Louis and Jacqueline (Westberg) Theodores.  

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 8 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.

 

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