Donald E. Deary

N. GROSVENORDALE —  Donald E. Deary, 57, of Stawicki Rd., died March 8, 2014, after a long battle with cancer.  Born in 1956 in Webster, he was the son of the late Edward and Shirley (Mason) Deary.

Donald worked as a HVAC technician at Day Kimball Hospital. He was a member of the Thompson Knights of Columbus, Thompson Lions and Valley Springs Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed all Boston sports, Nascar, riding his Harley, vacationing. He played in many softball and hockey leagues.

Donald leaves behind the love of his life Nancy Kenyon of Thompson; his children, Erica Deary of Worcester, Derek Deary of Thompson; stepchildren, Wendy Durand (Daniel) of Woodstock, Lisa Pesce (Crispin) of W. Hartford; brother, Paul Deary (Eileen) of Thompson; sister, Beth Pelletier of Hope Valley, R.I.; five grandchildren, Damian, Rachel, Emma, Ella and Abigail.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Donald’s family from 4 to 7 p.m. March 14 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St. N. Grosvenordale.  A gathering will begin at 9 a.m. March 15 in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial  at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale. Donations: Day Kimball Healthcare Cruisin’ for Cancer Care, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.

 

D. E. ‘Dutchie’ Skala

DANIELSON —  Doris E. “Dutchie” (Simpson) Skala, 89, formerly of Maple Court, and Massachusetts, died March 7, 2014, in the Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn.  She is the wife of the late Robert E. Skala.  Born in 1924 in Franklin, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Edith (Little) Simpson.

She leaves three daughters Tamara Kelley of Longmeadow, Mass., Kathleen Bouchard of Chicopee, Mass., and Barbara Dexter (Todd) of Sterling; a brother Lewis Simpson of California; a sister Mildred Beers of Florida; grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Doris’ Life will be held at 10 a.m. March 15 in the Chapel of the Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Home, 44 Canterbury Rd., Brooklyn. Donations: Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing and Rehab Resident Council, 44 Canterbury Rd., Brooklyn, CT 06234.  Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

D. A. 'Dee' Harper

PUTNAM — Dorilda Anne (LaPlante) Harper, 96, of Church St., died March 5, 2014, in Matulaitis Nursing Home. She is the wife of the late Paul A. Harper.  Born in 1917 in New Bedford, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Stanislas and Malvina (Vanasse) LaPlante, and was a graduate of the Putnam High School class of 1935. 

On Aug. 3, 1940, at St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam, she was united in marriage to Paul A. Harper who died Jan. 27, 1996. 

Mrs. Harper was a secretary in the Putnam Public School system for over 36 years retiring in 1983. She was the first high school clerk serving with Francis Curran, who was promoted from being a Latin teacher and Dean of Boys to the first Principal at Putnam High School in 1935.

Dee enjoyed reading, and doing crossword puzzles, and was a member of St. Mary Church of the Visitation.

She leaves her two daughters Paula Bernier (Norman) and Donna Briere (Edward); and two grandchildren, Matthew Bernier and Lauren Briere, all of Putnam. Dee was predeceased by all of her siblings. 

The Mass of Christian Burial was March 10 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: PAWS Cat Rescue, 244 Route 171, Woodstock, CT 06281 Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Allen L. Kelley

DANIELSON — Allen L. Kelley, 73, of Maple Court, died March 9, 2014, in Day Kimball Hospital.  He is the husband of Carolyn (Brihkman) Kelley. He was born in 1940. 

Mr. Kelley worked for many years as a custodian.  Allen is predeceased by a brother Eugene Kelley. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Barbara W. Phaneuf

MOOSUP — Barbara W. (Wells) Phaneuf, 76, of Stanley Drive, died March 4, 2014, at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. She was born Dec.  27, 1937, in Pittsfield, Mass., daughter of the late David and Olive Wells

Barbara graduated from Weaver High School in 1955.  

She worked for many years at Day Kimball Hospital as a nurse in ACU.  She was a member of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses.  

Barbara was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Willimantic. She loved to bowl and was  an avid reader.  .

She leaves her daughter Gayle-Susan Flanagan (John); grandsons Connor George, Michael Charles and Daniel John Flanagan. 

She was predeceased by her husband George S. Getske in 1973; her infant daughter Gail-Suzanne Getske in 1960; her brother David and her sister Beverly. 

The Mass of Christian Burial was March 8  in St. Joseph Church, Willimantic, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Windsor. 

Donations: Killingly Little League, PO Box 627, Dayville, CT 06241.  

Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

 

James P. White

OXFORD, Mass. — James P. White, 74, of Oxford, died March 8, 2014, at Ichabod Washburn Hospice House in Worcester. 

James was born in Webster, son of the late Earl and Eva (Plante) White and lived in Oxford most of his life.  

He owned and operated White’s Auto Body for 10 years.  

He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a retired member of the Booze Fighters Motorcycle Club in Connecticut.  

He leaves his wife of 55 years, Sandra C. (Zemsky) White of Oxford; a son, Kenneth J. White (Diane) of Springfield, Mo.;  two daughters, Cynthia Caskey (John) of Danielson and Patricia Veber (Gary) of Woodstock; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.   

Donations: Ichabod Washburn Hospice House, 1183 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01606.  

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

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