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Helen M. Plassmann,
mother of 2
WOODSTOCK — Helen Matthews Plassmann, 60, of Meehan Road, died April 5, 201,3 at home after a four-year battle with cancer. She was the wife of Carl D. Plassmann. Born in 1952 in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Mildred (Wilcox) Matthews.
Helen was a 1970 graduate of Woodstock Academy. She attended Quinebaug Valley Community College and received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University. She was a Certified Medical Records Coder and worked at Day Kimball Hospital for nearly 40 years. She also briefly taught Medical Terminology and Medical Coding at QVCC.
Helen was a member of the Plainfield Historical Society where she led a successful effort to get the Plainfield Street Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places. An avid quilter, she was a member of the Cornerstone Quilters and Country Quilters of Northeast CT and enjoyed traveling to Pennsylvania and Vermont to attend quilt shows. She enjoyed snowshoeing, bird watching, running, walking, cross-country skiing, hiking, cooking and relaxing with a cup of tea. Helen took great pride watching her sons play sports growing up and later watching her grandchildren at sporting events and recitals. She liked to take trips to Washington, DC and to the beach in Charlestown, RI.
Helen leaves her husband of 31 years Carl D. Plassmann; her two sons Brad Favreau (Amy) of Woodstock and David Plassmann of Washington, DC; her brother, Andrew Matthews (Lori) of Hampden, Maine; her two sisters Brenda LeBeau of Eustis, Fla., and Patricia Peabody of Tolland; her sister-in-law Ellen Durand (Paul) of Griswold; her father-in-law Raymond Plassmann of Moosup; three grandchildren, Guerin, Lennon, and Campbell Favreau. She was predeceased by her mother-in-law Janette (Wibberley) Plassmann.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m., April 10 at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. April 11 at the Inn at Woodstock Hill, 94 Plaine Hill Rd., Woodstock. Interment will be private. Donations: Woodstock Academy Foundation, 57 Academy Rd., Woodstock, CT 06281 to establish a fund in Helen’s name for at-risk girls at the Academy.
Shirley Ann Davis
BROOKLYN — Shirley Ann Davis, 77, of Bailey Street, died March 31, 2013, at the WW Backus Hospital in Norwich. The wife of Richard O. Davis, they were married May 3, 1955 in St. James Church in Danielson. She was born Dec. 17, 1935 in Killingly, daughter of the late Alphonse and Margery (Thompson) Bolduc.
She had made her home in the Brooklyn area most of her life. She had worked as a secretary at Glass Container and Idle Wild Farms, she also worked with her family at Crosby Flowers. She worked with her husband operating S and R Gardens in Brooklyn for over 20 years, retiring in 2012. She was a very talented and gifted gardener and artist and had a great love for her flower gardens and her pastel, oil and watercolor painting.
She leaves her husband Richard, children: Gary Davis (Linda) of Chocowinity, N.C., Debra Sullivan (Jerry) of Brooklyn, Dianne Berube (Larry) of Danielson, Robert Davis (Madeleine: of Brooklyn; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters Barbara Poitras of Danielson, Nancy Delpesco of Florida and Rick Bolduc of Florida.
A Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m. April 20 at the Westfield Cemetery, North Street, Danielson. Donations: Oncolgy Dept., c/o WW Backus Hospital, 326 Washington St., Norwich, CT 06360. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Margaret Bennett
HAMDEN — Margaret Bennett, 86, of Hamden, formerly of Putnam, died April 3, 2013, at the Whitney Manor in Hamden. She was the wife of the late Thomas A. Bennett. They were married Jan. 7, 1950, in Bloomington, Ill. He died Nov. 8, 2004.
She was born Aug. 27, 1926, in Havana, Ill., daughter of the late William and Eva (Powell) Shore. She volunteered at Day Kimball Hospital and was a member of the High Pointe Church in Thompson. She enjoyed playing golf with her husband.
She leaves her son: Dale R. Bennett (Debbie) of Plano, Texas; two daughters: Terri Pearsall (William) of Putnam and Cathy Johns (Timothy) of Hamden; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother Louis Shore.
A Graveside Service was April 8 in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam. Donations: Day Kimball Hospital, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Sylvia D. Bushey
PUTNAM — Sylvia D. Bushey, 83, of Modock Road died April 4, 2013, at home. She was the wife of Francis E. Bushey. They were married in 1948 in Woodstock.
Sylvia was born Aug. 23, 1929, in Putnam, daughter of the late Wesley and Florence (Carroll) Barton. She was a life time resident of Putnam. Sylvia was an avid Red Sox fan and UConn women’s basketball and a member of the ladies auxiliary of the Putnam VFW. She was a machine operator for Borden Candy Company.
She leaves her husband Francis E. Bushey of Putnam; children Gale F. Bushey (Sharon) of Thompson, Suzette L. Rumrill of Putnam, Dennis C. Bushey of Biddeford, Maine; grandchildren Rick, Danny, Mike, Tammy, Virginia, Jason, Kimmy and Kyle and great-grandchildren Mikey, Luke, Ryan, Cote, Angie, Bella, John, Logan and Ava-Lynn and great-great-grandchildren Coraline, Jaylah and Alisa. Sylvia was predeceased by a daughter Cynthia A. Moulton, a son Mark E. Bushey and a son-in-law Richard A. Rumrill. She was the last of 10 siblings.
The Graveside Service was April 9 at Munyan Cemetery, E. Putnam. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Victoria S. Lesieur,
food service
QUINEBAUG — Victoria S. (Livernoche) Lesieur, 68, of Quinebaug Rd, died April 7, 2013, in UMass Medical Center. She was the wife of the late George Lesieur. Born Jan. 31, 1945, in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Gloria (Yargeau) Livernoche.
Mrs. Lesieur worked in the food service department for the Marriott Corporation in Westborough, Mass. Mrs. Lesieur enjoyed traveling and spending time at the casino. She was a member and past President of the Thompson Memorial Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post 10088 as well as the past President of District 4 Ladies Auxiliary.
She leaves a brother Jonathan Livernoche and his partner Nancy Wetmore of Brooklyn; three sisters Virginia Livernoche and Veronica Livernoche both of Quinebaug, and Katherine Dietz (Dale) of Woodstock, and a special friend Deborah MacDonald of Niantic; nieces and nephews especially her devoted niece Lauri LaBrecque.
A Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:30 a.m. April 10 in St. Stephen Church, Quinebaug, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: Ladies Aux. VFW, Department of CT Cancer Aid and Research Fund, c/o Patricia Rodriquez, 422 Forsyth Rd., Salem, CT, 06420. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
Melody Lyon Ayers
Memorial Service
A Memorial Service for Melody Lyon Ayers who died Dec. 16, 2012, in Waterbury ill be held at 11 a.m. April 13 at The Federated Church of Christ, Route 6, Brooklyn. Burial will be in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. Tillinghast Funeral Home, Danielson.
Carl Szpyrka
WOODSTOCK — Carl Szpyrka, 62, of Woodstock died unexpectedly April 3, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. He was the husband of Janet (Dupre) Szpyrka. They were married Aug. 25, 1973.
He was born Dec. 3, 1950, in Putnam, son of the late Walter and Rita (Michon) Szpyrka.
He had made his home in Woodstock most of his life.
He was employed at Loos and Company in Pomfret working as a mechanic in maintenance for the last 11 years.
Carl also worked as a security guard at the Woodstock Fair. He enjoyed fixing tractors and lawn mowers. He was a past president of the Irish-American Club in Putnam.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and barbequing. His greatest love was spending time with his grandchildren.
He leaves his wife of 40 years Janet; daughters Tammy Szpyrka of Putnam, Sara Szpyrka of Woodstock; his brothers: Bruce Szpyrka of Palm Bay, Fla., Cy Szpyrka of Thompson; sister Jean Auger of Thompson; grandchildren: Colby Litchfield, Abbigail Litchfield, Emily Pedersen. He was predeceased by his brothers Dennis, George and Keith.
Donations: Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association, PO Box 222, South Woodstock, CT 06267. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Christopher
Ashmore Sr.
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. — Christopher John Ashmore Sr., formerly of Putnam, died unexpectedly March 27, 2013.
He was born Jan. 17, 1977, in Putnam, son of Linda and Roger Ashmore Sr.
He loved snowboarding, camping, cookouts in Big Bear, Calif., dirt bike riding with his son until injuries prevented him from doing so.
He worked many jobs in Connecticut and California.
He leaves behind a new bride, Christina who were married Feb. 15,2013.
Also his ex-wife Stephanie who were bestfriends since teenagers; a son Christopher (CJ) and a daughter (Baby Girl) Marisa all of Apple Valley; brother Roger (Lori), Nathan (Donna) of Danielson, Chad (Charleen) of St. George, Utah; grandmother Joyce Morel of Central Village; grandfather Arthur of New Hampshire. He was predeceased by brother and best friend Mike in 2000 and his grandparents Gloria and Ron Ashmore.Burial was at the convenience of his family.
Charles H. Cobb Jr.
WEBSTER – Charles H. Cobb Jr., 91, died March 28, 2013, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after a short illness. His wife of 60 years, Alma O. (Landry) Cobb, died in 2003.
He was born Oct. 24, 1921, in Webster, a son of Charles H. Cobb Sr. and Ada (Knight) Cobb and lived here most of his life, moving to Worcester in 2006.
Mr. Cobb’s first job was that of a lumberjack when he was a teenager. He was then a forklift operator at Cranston Print Works Company in Webster for 42 years, retiring in 1983.
In his retirement, he was the night maintenance man at Webster Donut Shop.
He enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage, horseshoes, dining out, going shopping, watching sports on TV and listening to country music.
He leaves four sons, Charles H. Cobb 3rd of Worcester, Dennis P. Cobb of Dudley, Brian P. Cobb of Auburn and Kevin J. Cobb (Janine) of Worcester, with whom he lived; a daughter, Jeanne A. McGovern of Danielson; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his brother, Melvin Cobb, and by three sisters, Wylma and June Cobb and Dorothy Babcock.
Donations: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 52 Old Webster Road, Oxford, MA 01540.