dempsey pg 3 12-28-23
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New Book
From left: Nichole Nichols, Father Dempsey, Kathy Zamagni. Aspinock Historical Society photo.
PUTNAM — Father Ed Dempsey recently gave a talk on his new book, “Remembering John Noel Dempsey: A Man Who Did Good”
At a talk hosted by the Putnam Public Library recently Father Dempsey said: “At a time when governors have been sent to jail, presidents have been impeached, and legislatures seem dedicated to gridlock, and adherence to blind partisanship trumps all else, it’s not hard to fathom why American people have become skeptical about politicians and cynical about the entire political process and downright disgusted at what is seen to be governmental shenanigans. It may come, then, as comfort to some and dubious to others to read about a politician who has been dubbed “the genuine article,” a man who personified the adage “what you see is what you get,” a person who believed that life was about giving and not about getting. That’s the kind of man I grew up knowing, the kind of politician, who would no longer fit the current mold, the person I am honored to call “my father.”
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cal pg 5 12-28-23
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Wed. Dec. 27
Art Show
PUTNAM --- “AFTERLIFE: Reimagining 18th Century Grave Carvings” by Laura Tedeschi will be presented at The Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex. The exhibition reinterprets local 18th-century grave carvings in vibrant colors. On display until Dec. 31. Sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council.
Thur. Dec. 28
Camp Game Day
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp is offering a Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for kids ages 6-12. Games, food and fun during the holiday vacation week. $20 includes lunch and snacks. Outdoor gear required. Preregister by 12-22. 860-974-1122.
Bird Walk
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sat. Dec. 30
Owl Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an owl walk at 6 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Lessons and Carols
BROOKLYN --- The public is invited to a Lessons and Carols service at 4 p.m. at Old Trinity Church at 60 Church St. Dress warmly and come to sing! www.trinityepiscopalchurchbrooklyn.org..
Mon. Jan. 1, 2024
Happy New Year!
Sun. Jan. 7
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration materials available. Early bird discounts. www.4hcampct.org.
Thur. Jan. 25
Bird Walk
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Fri. Jan. 26
Lecture
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present the Schwartz Public Lecture, “Ndaba Mandela” at 7 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Free. All welcome. Register: Pomfret.org/Schwartz.
Sat. Feb. 10
Fire and Ice
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the Town of Putnam will present Fire and Ice around downtown.
Thur. Feb. 22
Bird Walk
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sat. Feb. 24
Owl Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an owl walk at 7 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.
Sat. April 20
International Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present International Day.
Sat. May 18
Fairy Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present a Fairy and Magic Fest.
Sun. Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.
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interact pg 5 12-28-23
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Michael Rocchetti mans the kettle.
PUTNAM — “Three cheers for Putnam Rotary’s Interact Club and friends who manned the Salvation Army kettles for five weekends in a row!” Interact Club advisor Roberta Rocchetti was thrilled with the fifth and final day of Salvation Army bell ringing.
More than $1,800 was collected and the grand total was more than $14,000.
“It was another wonderful day,” she said.
The Dec. 23 collection helped the club break last year’s record of $13,000.
“We couldn’t have achieved this goal without the support of our local students,” she added.
Help came from Putnam High School: Jay Patel, Keivon Robinson and Delta Wagner. The Woodstock Academy: Maya Rodriguez, Ben Cross, Ela Gadoury, Grace Pokorny, Celine Leffingwell, Madison Williams, Arthur Soucy, Lillian Beausoleil and Sophia Milardo. Tourtellotte Memorial High School: Alexis Phav, Gia Dipasquale, Anna Bell, Jadon Dakai, Adrian Rivera, Grace Akana and Colby Ormerod. Rotarians: Doug Porter, Pam Brown, Amanda Kelly, Michael Rocchetti.
The Interact Club is a regional club for ages 12 - 18 and meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam Library. For more information contact Roberta Rocchetti -860-933-8603 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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obits pg 6 12-28-23
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THOMPSON — Susan (Stark) Vincent, 78, of Thompson, died Dec. 18, 2023. She was the wife of Robert Vincent for 60 years... Born in 1945 in Meriden, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick Stark Jr. and Elizabeth (Sattler) Stark.
An accomplished equestrian, Sue and her husband Rob raised Arabian horses and showed them across the country including at the National Championship in Kentucky.
Sue was an avid gardener with a knack for plants both indoors and outdoors. She won two top honors for her entries in the Newport Flower Show last year. Her vision and ability in architecture and interior design transformed her homes in Thompson and Jamestown, R.I., into stunning estates. And Susan opened both those homes for fund-raising events for the Jamestown Library and for Hospice, Homecare and Homemakers of Day Kimball Hospital. Susan even invited second graders each year from the Mary Fisher Elementary School to Greystone Farm so they could learn about pioneer life in their town. Her love of history and genealogy extended to setting up exhibitions for the Thompson Historical Society where she served as treasurer. Susan raised thousands for the organization with her annual Christmas Shop at the Thompson Old Town Hall. In 2023, Susan was honored as Thompson’s Volunteer of the Year.
Susan was a long-time trustee of Old Sturbridge Village and she supported many other non-profit programs.
In addition to being an expert seamstress and crafter, Sue and Rob raised bees, keeping hives at both homes—and sharing their harvested honey with family and friends. It was with those people Susan was happiest –hosting large gatherings for clambakes, fall parties, weddings and many holiday celebrations.
She leaves two sons, Lyle Vincent (Dong) of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jared Vincent (Kristen) of Shelburne, Vt.; brother, Kyle Stark (Ayfer) of Quaker Hill; two sisters, Linda Bartis (James) of Effingham, S.C., Gretchen Went (John) of Meriden; four grandchildren, Yijia and Yian, Caroline and Henry. She was predeceased by brother, Fredrick Stark III.
Susan was a multi-talented, joyous, generous, artistic soul—a true Renaissance woman.
Early in her marriage, she worked as a librarian at Kent State University in Ohio as well as in Lexington, Mass.
Sue’s abundant life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Dec. 28 at the Meeting House in Old Sturbridge Village. Donations: Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566; or to the Thompson Historical Society, P.O. Box 47, Thompson, CT 06277. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Evelyn Chenail
PUTNAM — Evelyn (Desautels) Chenail, 86, of Ballou Street, died Dec. 19, 2023, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. She was the wife of the late Donald Chenail. Born in 1937 in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Theresa (Cardinal) Desautels.
Evelyn worked many years at Day Kimball Hospital; first as a nurse’s aide and then as operating room ward clerk prior to her retirement. She enjoyed years of sun and relaxation with friends and family in Florida.
Evelyn had many hobbies and lived life to the fullest, but her greatest enjoyment was that of spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She leaves her sons, Robert Chenail (JoAnn) of Thompson, Thomas Chenail of Eastford, Richard Chenail (Staci) of Colchester, Steven Chenail (Paula) of New Hartford, and daughter-in-law Julie Chenail of Spring Hill, Fla.; her sisters, Beverly Hubert of Fair Haven, Mass., Joyce Farrier of Otis, Mass., and Janet Silvia of Wills Point, Texas; nine grandchildren; and six6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Donald, son Bruce Chenail, and granddaughter Taylor Chenail.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Dec. 27 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: Hospice of Northeast Connecticut. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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