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Ernest J. Beausoleil
Ernest J. Beausoleil, 100, died June 15, 2013, at Westview Healthcare Centre.
Born in 1912 Canada, Ernest moved to New Hampshire with his family in 1913. The family then moved to Danielson in 1920 where he attended St James School. At age 14 he began to learn the grocery business from Henry Myers and he eventually purchased a meat and grocery truck selling foods door to door. In 1939 he opened Beausoleil’s Market in Danielson which he owned and operated for 25 years. After selling the business Ernest worked as a butcher at various food stores until retirement at age 72.
He had a very active retirement enjoying his family, cards, horseshoes, and his beloved Boston Red Sox. In fact, he celebrated his 100th birthday as a 100-year-old fan at Fenway Park in June 2012 the very same year Fenway celebrated its 100th birthday. Additionally, Ernest was a communicant of St. James Church in Danielson past Counselor for United Commercial Travellers, a life-long member of the Knights of Columbus, and the Danielson Lodge of Elks.
He leaves a son and daughter-in-law, Ernest L. and Pauline Beausoleil of Edgewater, Fla.; daughter, Yvette Zahansky of Brooklyn; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Gertrude (Viens) Beausoleil, whom he married on May 27, 1938, two daughters Lucille Loos and Jeannine Duby, six brothers and nine sisters.
The Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. June 20 from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. James Church 12 Franklin St., Danielson, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19 at the funeral home. Donations: Westview Healthcare Center’s Recreation Fund, 150 Ware Road, Dayville, CT 06241.
Jack S. Carlson
POMFRET — Jack S. Carlson, 85, of Pomfret, died June 13, 2013, at home. He was the husband of Aileen (Ask) Carlson. They were married in 1954, and she died Nov. 17, 2010.
He was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Putnam, son of the late George and Amborg (Sordal) Carlson. He made his home in Woodstock for many years, moving to Pomfret in 1988.
Jack was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war, serving from 1950 – 1952 in the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, Company B. He was a member of the VFW in Danielson, Post 2650.
Jack started out as a farmer in Woodstock and then became a carpenter, building several homes in the area. He also ran Pomfret Variety Store for several years. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, and their big trip was to drive to Alaska via Canada and the Alaskan Highway. He enjoyed auto racing, his passion was the Indianapolis 500, which he made 43 trips to with his wife.
He leaves a daughter and three nephews.
The Funeral was June 17 at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, with burial in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock with military honors. Donations: Danielson VFW Post 2650, 29 Mechanic Street, Danielson, CT 06239.
Kathleen A. Fague
DANIELSON — Kathleen “Kat” A. Fague, 51, of Palmer St., died June 14, 2013, at home. She was the wife of Charles M. Fague Sr. for 29 years.
Born in 1961 in Putnam, she is the daughter of James MacKenzie of N. Grosvenordale and the late Gloria E. (Tetreault) MacKenzie.
Mrs. Fague worked as a supervisor for Woodstock Line for over 25 years.
Kathleen enjoyed gardening, going on trios to Foxwoods Resort and Casino.
In addition to her husband, she leaves her stepfather James MacKenzie of N. Grosvenordale; sons, Charles M. Fague Jr. of Killingly and Micheal Fague of Danielson; brothers, Robert Challinor of Ohio, Dennis Challinor of N. Grosvenordale, Jamie MacKenzie of N. Grosvenordale, and William MacKenzie of N. Grosvenordale; sisters, Brenda Aikens of Killingly and Patricia Sargent of N. Grosvenordale.
The Funeral was June 17 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Donations: To her family to help take care of her final expenses, c/o Charles M. Fague Sr., 35 Palmer St., Danielson, CT 06239.
Robert E. Johnson Sr.
CENTRAL VILLAGE — Robert E. Johnson, Sr., 59, of Main St., died June 10, 2013, at the Backus Emergency Care Center in Plainfield. Born in 1954 in Providence, he was the son of the late Edgar and Florence (Jordan) Johnson.
Mr. Johnson worked as a machine operator at Johnson Corrugated for many years and served in the U.S. Army from 1974 until he was honorably discharge in 1977. Robert was a former member of the Thompson Rod and Gun Club.
He leaves two sons Robert E. Johnson Jr., and Mathew Johnson; a daughter Jessica Johnson, all of Danielson; a half son Jonathan Johnson, formerly of Putnam; a brother Edward Luther Johnson of Thompson; three grandchildren Isaiah Green, Caleb Parker, and Aria Parker. He was predeceased by a brother Arthur Johnson.
The graveside service with military honors was June 17, in the W. Thompson Cemetery, Gilman–Valade Funeral Homes.
Angelo Navarro
PUTNAM — Angelo Navarro, 89, of Church St., died June 7, 2013, in Matulaitis Nursing Home. He was the husband of Lorraine (Bouley) Navarro for 64 years. Born in N. Grosvenordale, he was the son of the late Sam and Jenny (Leo) Navarro.
Mr. Navarro worked as a machine operator for Borden’s Candy Co. in N. Grosvenordale. Angelo was a member of the American Legion Post 67 and the St. Bernard council of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid Yankees fan, enjoyed golf, baseball, and watching NASCAR.
In addition to his wife, he leaves daughters, Nancy Pasela (Paul) of Smithfield, R.I., and Linda Richard (Jim) of Putnam; brothers, Daniel Navarro of Pompano Beach, Fla., John Navarro of Dayville, and Raymond Navarro of Pomfret; grandchild, Brad Aubin (Tracy). He was predeceased by his brothers; Rocco Navarro, Joseph Navarro, Anthony Navarro, David Navarro, Sal Navarro, Edward Navarro and his sister Lena Deotte.
The Mass of Christian Burial was June 14 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Margaret Turnbull
WOODSTOCK — Margaret “Peg” Turnbull, 83, of Woodstock, died June 11, 2013, at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. She was the wife of Herbert M. Turnbull Jr. He died in 2007.
She was born Feb. 18, 1930, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Hicky) Fallon. She worked as an executive secretary for Stanley Shaw at the Cargill Bank in Putnam and for several headmasters at Rectory School in Pomfret. She retired from Rectory School. She was a graduate of Putnam High School and Bryant College. Peg enjoyed traveling, dining out, reading and the theater. She was a real lady, kind, caring, sweet and gentle.
She leaves a brother John Fallon of Wakefield, R.I.; a niece Alice Regas of Putnam; a great niece Kathleen Campbell (John) of Campton, N.H.; nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be at 11 a.m. June 30 at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, with private burial in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. Donations: Charity of one’s choice.
Edwin Morse Jr.,
Chief Red Fox
WARREN, Mass. — Edwin Morse Jr. - Chief Red Fox, also known as “Moose,” has started his journey on the wings of the eagle to the arms of our Creator. He was the son of Chief Wise Owl and Precious One, who predeceased him. Chief Red Fox was the chief of the Nipmuck Indians of Chaubunagungamaug.
Chief Red Fox had been active in all aspects of Nipmuck cultural projects, from intense labor involved in setting up cultural events, to mastering the expertise required to do genealogical research. He has run the cook-tent at Nipmuck Powwows, a master at cooking up native dishes. He has done many presentations about Indian culture to the public and taught about Native traditions. Chief Red Fox worked diligently for the tribe with his knowledge of historical research. He was one of the original writers of the petition for Federal recognition for his tribe.
The Chief worked at Holbrook Drop Forge, he was a firefighter and paramedic for the Town of Dudley.
He was a musician who played a “mean” guitar, drums and was a great vocalist. He won many dance contests through his life, loved to party, loved a good joke and he loved to laugh.
The Chief was one of the founding members of the Nipmuck House of Learning in Webster.
He leaves behind six children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His son, Edwin Morse III, who is known as Chief Spring Fox and will carry on as Traditional Chief, and his wife Kristen Southern Flower, his eldest son, Ed Chief Red Fox Sterczala, who will carry on his name as well as becoming the ceremonial sub-Chief, and his wife Kristen, also his youngest son, Nickommo Morse; daughters, Melissa Winter Fox Majorowski and her husband Mike, Ashley Womonausu Morse, Jeaninne Saviano. Left behind are his seven grandchildren, Jonathan Denham, Nikole King, Mathew King, Josh Sly Fox Sterczala, Jonathan Golden Fox Sterczala, Alex Swift Fox and his newest grandson, Little Fox; his great-grandson, Brayden David; two sisters, Ruth Star Bessette and her husband Mike, Lucyann Loving One Swenson and her husband Paul; his life-long soul mate, Rainelle Falling Rain Chaisson; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Donations: Guardian Hospice and Pallative Care, 7 Central Street, West Brookfield, MA 01585. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Louis Desrosiers
THOMPSON/WOODSTOCK — Louis J. Desrosiers, 87, died June 8, 2013, at the Masonic Care, Wallingford.
He was born in Worcester, son of the late Louis H. and Elva M. (Maynard) Desrosiers and lived in Thompson most of his life, moving to Woodstock last year. He was retired from Johnson Construction Company, where he worked as a blaster. He was a WWII, U.S. Navy veteran.
He leaves three sons, Louis Desrosiers of Sturbridge, Joseph Desrosiers of Thompson and Richard Desrosiers of Woodstock; a daughter, Sandra Bickford; four sisters, Lorraine Fielding of Arizona, Claire Reed of California, Elva Smith of Millbury, Mass., and Barbara Montville of Arizona; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Burial was private in St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Adele Jankot
WEBSTER — Adele (Zulkiewicz) Jankot, 99, died June 8, 2013, in the Lifecare Center of Auburn. Her husband of 70 years, Walter L. Jankot, died in 2004.
She was born in Rogers, daughter of Leon and Antonia (Bigda) Zyulkiewicz. She lived in Putnam for many years before moving to Webster in 1966. Mrs. Jankot was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Joseph Basilica.
She leaves a daughter, Dorothy J. Karpowich of Irvine, Calif.; two grandchildren, Karen Mattor of Merrimack, N.H., and Debra Dec of Dana Point, Calif.; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Fred Zulkiewicz of Putnam; a sister, Cecilia Desautel of Danielson.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, Webster.
Cindy Stafford
WOODSTOCK — Cindy M. (Long) Stafford, 52, of Rt. 171, died May 24, 2013, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Manchester, the daughter of the late Elwood McKusick, and lived in Oxford and Thompson, before moving to Woodstock 14 years ago. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1979 and Fitchburg State College in 1983.
Mrs. Stafford was a medical technician at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam and UMass Medical Center in Worcester for over 26 years.
She leaves her husband of 25 years, James H. Stafford of Woodstock; two children, James R. Stafford and Rebecca R. Stafford, both of Woodstock; her mother, Shirley (Evans) McKusick of Putnam; a sister, Janice Braun of Florida; three brothers, Gary Glass of Massachusetts, Gregory Glass of Portland, CT, and Martin McKusick of Massachusetts; and many nephews and nieces.
A Funeral Mass was June 4 at St. Ann’s Church, N. Oxford, with burial at St. Roch’s Cemetery, Oxford. Paradis Funeral Home, Oxford.
Ruth Johnson
DUDLEY — Ruth Johnson, 102, formerly of Dudley-Oxford Rd., died May 30,2013, in Sterling Village, Sterling, Mass., after a period of declining health. Her husband Spencer G. Johnson died in 1985.
She was born in Thompson, the daughter of the late Clarence and the late Edna (Blackmer) Stevens. She worked as a telephone operator for New England Telephone and Verizon. Mrs. Johnson lived in her own home in Dudley to age 93 she then spent 8 years in assisted living and the past 2 years at sterling Village. She enjoyed rug hooking and loved to cook for family and friends.
She leaves stepdaughter, Doris Cross of Colorado Springs, Colo.; granddaughters, Pamela Mortell of Paxton, Mass., Cheryl Cosky of Colorado; grandson Jeffrey Cross of Westborough, Mass.; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Stevens of Connecticut.
The Funeral was June 15 at Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. Donations: Shriners Hospitals for Children –Springfield 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396. Bartel Funeral Home, Dudley.