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Robert ‘Coach’ Deveau
DANIELSON — Robert N. Deveau, “Coach” of Danielson, formerly of Putnam and Bridgeport, died March 20, 2013, at home.
He was born May 17, 1935, the fourth son of Lawrence and Jeanne (Hitt) Deveau. Upon graduation he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After basic training, he went to Military Law School in Newport, R.I. He served as a court reporter in the legal offices at Cherry Point, N.C. Robert was honorably discharged in 1956. Upon discharge he enrolled at the University of Bridgeport where he received a bachelor’s in health and physical education. He also received his master’s degree from SCSU.
Robert began his teaching career at Notre Dame High School in Fairfield and was the first layman to be appointed athletic director. He coached football and track. After 10 years he went to Maloney High School in Meriden for one year, where he taught and coached football, then to Putnam High School in 1972, where he retired from in 1997. While there, he coached football, baseball, golf and was assistant girls’ basketball coach. He was a lifetime member of the National Football Coaches Assoc., CT High School Coaches Assoc., National Education Assoc., CT Education Assoc. and the USGA Partners Club.
He leaves his daughters: Lyn Stokes of Central Village, Janniece Zinsky of Putnam, Lori Ann Deveau of Danielson; his son: Robert Deveau Jr. of Newtown; his brother: Leonard Deveau of Wyoming, R.I.; sisters: Gloria Tracy of Whiting, N.J., Julie Rawson of Phoenixville, Penn.; grandchildren: Mandi and Robb, Eve, Luke III, Hannah and Ethan, Nick, Ryan and Emily, Joshua, great-grandchildren Alex and Lani, Keri, Ramiro, Eva, Alicia, Zachary and McKenzie. He was predeceased by two brothers George Deveau and Larry Deveau.
The Mass of Christian Burial was March 23 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial with full military honors in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: “Coach Bob Deveau Scholarship Fund”, c/o Citizens National Bank, PO Box 6002, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Ingrid M. Dumaine
QUINEBAUG — Ingrid M. (Ward) Dumaine, 68, of Walker Road died March 17, 2013, in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of Donald J. Dumaine of Maine. Born Feb. 24, 1945, in Trinidad, , she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Audrey (Latour) Ward.
Mrs. Dumaine worked as a CNA at Regency Heights of Danielson for many years.
Ingrid leaves her husband; a son Jason Dumaine and his girlfriend Amy of Thompson; a daughter Pamela Ahnberg and her boyfriend Ted of Eastford; two brothers Michael Ward of Ontario, Canada, Alec Ward of Trinidad; three sisters Diane Cozier and Jennifer Rodrigues both of Barbados, and Lauren Scroggins of LA; three grandchildren Alicia Ahnberg of Quinebaug with whom she lived, Ashley Ahnberg and Nicholas Ahnberg both of Eastford.
The Memorial Service was March 23 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Putnam, with burial of her cremains later in Barbados.
Isabella May Greenblatt
DANIELSON — Isabella May Greenblatt, infant daughter of Jay and Danielle (Kandolin) Greenblatt of Potter Street, died March 20, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital.
In addition to her parents, Isabella leaves her brothers, Matthew Kandolin, Dylan Kandolin, and Dominic Greenblatt; sister Samantha Piontek; maternal grandparents, Randy and Debbie Kandolin of Woodstock; and her paternal grandparents, David and Cynthia Greenblatt of Clinton.
Services were private. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Joseph Langelier
SARASOTA, Fla. — Joseph C. Langelier, 79, of Midlothian Street., formerly of Floral Avenue, N. Grosvenordale, died March 17, 2013, in Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
He was the husband of Barbara (Godzik) Langelier. Born May 26, 1933, in Putnam, he was the son of the late Joseph S. and Jeannette (Duval) Langelier.
Mr. Langelier was a graduate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School and the former Putnam Technical School.
Mr. Langelier was a veteran of the armed forces serving with the U.S. Army from 1955 until 1958.
Joseph was the owner operator of Langelier’s Garage in N. Grosvenordale for many years and served as the head bus mechanic for the Thompson Public School system where he serviced the fleet of buses with pride.
He was a lifelong communicant of St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale, a devoted member and past Deputy Chief and President of the Community Fire Department in N. Grosvenordale. After his family, his passion was his service and dedication to the department volunteering for over 55 years. Joseph was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 2087 St. Bernard Council of N. Grosvenordale, a certified voting machine mechanic for the State of Connecticut for over 30 years, a sponsor for the Thompson Little League for many years, lifelong blood donor, and an avid auto racing fan, enjoying races at Thompson International Speedway driving the wrecker and ambulance.
In addition to his wife, Joseph leaves two sons Donald A. Morin (Kathy), and John J. Langelier, both of N. Grosvenordale; a daughter Jennifer I. Langelier of Bradenton, Fla; a sister Carmen Charbonneau of Thompson and Florida; three grandsons Christopher Morin of N. Grosvenordale, Michael Morin of Winsted, and Kyle Morin of N. Grosvenordale.
The Mass of Christian Burial was March 22 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: Community Fire Company, P.O. Box 874, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
Maria de Leandro
BROOKLYN — Maria de Lourdes F. Leandro, 79, of Fortin Drive, entered into eternal life March 22, 2013, at home. Maria was the wife of Manuel Leandro. He died in 2003. Maria was born Oct. 19, 1933, in Azores, Portugal, daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Medeiros) Fernandes.
Maria came to the U.S. from the Azores at age 16 and settled in Providence, where she worked at American Insulated Wire and in the jewelry industry. At 19 she returned to the Azores and married her husband Manuel, June 14, 1953. They returned to the U.S. and briefly made their home in Riverside, .R.I., and then in 1965 settled in Danielson where she worked at Delta Rubber, Jacobs Rubber and Anchor Glass. In 1987 she moved to Florida. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan and of Lady of Fatima Church in Inverness, Fla. Maria was a woman of courage, strong hard worker. She loved family gatherings and making people laugh. Maria enjoyed cooking, talking, camping, traveling, gardening, bird watching and crafts.
She leaves her sons: David Leandro (Lumenia) Leandro of Brooklyn, Daniel Leandro (Mary Jane) Leandro of Homosassa, Fla., and Michael Leandro of Brooklyn; three grandchildren: Jason Leandro of Brooklyn, Lisa Paquin of Pawtucket, and Amie Polverari of Brooklyn, three great grandchildren: Marie, Amber and Rachel, her brothers Herman Fernandes of Medway Mass., Virginio Fernandes of St. Croix V.I. and her sister Deolinda Couto of East Providence. She was predeceased by two brothers Serafin Fernandes and Mariano Fernandes.
The Mass of Christian Burial was March 27 in Sacred Heart Church, Wauregan, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery Wauregan Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Joseph Mancini Sr.
PUTNAM — Joseph T. Mancini Sr., 83, of Tourtellotte Road., died March 22, 2013, in UMass University Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (Osborne) Mancini. Born Feb. 14, 1930, in Wallingford, he was the son of the late Primo and Marianne (Ferrolia) Mancini.
On March 19, 1947, in St. Rose Church in Meriden, he was united in marriage to Patricia (Osborne) Mancini
Mr. Mancini was the owner of Windy Hill Farm in Killingly prior to becoming a cattle dealer.
In addition to his wife of 66 years, he leaves sons, Joseph T. Mancini Jr. (Marilyn) of Pomfret, David P. Mancini (Joan) of Charlestown, N.Y., Peter T. Mancini (Christina) of Brattleboro, Vt., Paul H. Mancini of E. Killingly, and Mark A. Mancini (Patty) of Waterford; a daughter Christine Opperman of Dayville, 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren. Joseph is predeceased by a brother Alfred Mancini, and six sisters Mary Catrona, Bella Burbidge, Clara Cahill, Ida Orazco, and Freda Garret, and Stella Wells.
The Funeral Service was March 27 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, with burial in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. Donations: Charity of donor’s choice.
Donald Pike
SEATTLE — Donald Earle Pike, 87, died March 8, 2013, at home.
He was born Feb. 15, 1926, in Pomfret, the son of Floyd and Eliza (Baker) Pike. Don attended Putnam and New Britain high schools, trained with the Civil Air Patrol and proudly served in the U. S. Navy during WWII.
He worked in his father’s lumber business and for other lumber companies before working as a union painter/supervisor at the University of Washington in Seattle where he worked for 25 years. He enjoyed travel and reading especially historical accounts of the U.S. Civil War & WWII and he spent many hours carefully tending his lawn and flowers.
He was predeceased by his wife Juanita (Todd) Spencer, stepchildren Ann and Jack Spencer and his brother Goodwin Floyd Pike. He leaves his sister, Sylvia (Pike) Schlehofer Perkins of Pomfret, former wife, Marion (Ellsworth) Pike Scott of Pomfret and dear cousin, Charles Pike of Hampton; his children: Deborah Simpson of Pomfret, Cynthia Piontak of Pittsboro, N.C., Donald G. Pike of Pomfret, Kathleen Jones of Tacoma, Wash., and Judith (Spencer) Hart of Snohomish, Wash.; 13 grandchildren: Joshua, Benjamin and Daniel Simpson; Corrie, Joy and Nathan Piontak, Rachel (Piontak) Castro; Bradley, Emily and Gregory Pike; Carter Jones; Jennifer and Kimberly Hart; and seven great-grandchildren: Abigail, Caleb and Hannah Simpson; Leif and Ian Carlisle, Aiden Piontak and Halycon Maine.
Services were held March 16 at the Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle.
William Lonergan Jr.
STORRS — William T. Lonergan Jr., 77, of Storrs, son of Evelyn and William T. Lonergan Sr., was called home by The Lord on March 17, 2013. He was the husband of Jean B. Lonergan.
Bill, born May 10, 1935, in Providence, graduated Our Lady of Providence and attended major seminary at the Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium. He graduated from UConn School of Pharmacy in 1962. He was a pharmacist at Day Kimball and Windham hospitals.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his brother Robert Lonergan (Mary); nieces Katie and Betsy; children Peggy Hynes and husband Joe, Susan Rogers and husband John, Anne Humphrey and husband David, John Lonergan, Robert Lonergan and wife Penny, and Patrick Lonergan (Allyson); grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild Arianna.
The Funeral was March 22 at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, Storrs. Donations: Windham Hospital, Covenant Soup Kitchen, and UNICEF. Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic.