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Eva M. Blain
PUTNAM — Eva (Vaillant) Blain, 86, of Ballou St., passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord Sept. 27, 2013, in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of the late Romeo L. Blain Sr.
Born in 1927 in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Desirè and Malvina (Morrisseau) Vaillant.
Mrs. Blain was a stitcher for Bates Shoe and Putnam Manufacturing, retiring in 1981. Eva loved to crochet, eat Chinese food on Wednesdays, play cards, bingo, and go to the casino. She was a member of the Putnam VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies of Saint Anne, and the Columbiettes.
She leaves her sons, Romeo L. Blain Jr. (Joanne) of N. Grosvenordale and Donald Blain (Cheryl) of N. Grosvenordale; her daughter Claire Dahl (Robin) of Peaks Island, Maine; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter; Lorraine (LaPorte) St. Denis.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 2 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
Madeline J. Mignault
PUTNAM --- Madeline J. Mignault, 96, of Putnam, died Sept. 24, 2013 at Regency Heights in Danielson. She was the wife of the late Eugene J. Mignault Jr. They were married Nov. 15, 1937, in St. James Church, Danielson. He died Feb. 28, 2003.
Madeline was born July 15, 1917, in Brooklyn, daughter of the late Albert and Anna (Menard) Chenail. She made her home in Putnam most of her life and was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation. She was a member of the Aspinock Historical Society and the Putnam Senior Citizens. Madeline was an avid Scrabble player, an experienced knitter, a great cook, and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She worked at the W.T. Grant Co. as a clerk for many years.
She leaves her children Susan Davis (Bob) of Dudley, Joyce Kuusela (Bill) of Lisbon, Richard Mignault of Putnam; her grandchildren: Brian Davis, Jeffrey Davis, Christopher Kuusela, Kimberly Kuusela and Sarah Mignault; also nephew, Raymond Morin and niece, Marlene Adams. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Eugene J. Mignault; her siblings: Rose Deforges; Laura Morin; Marion Morin; Martha Reeves; Florence Chenail; twins Leo and Antonio Chenail; and three nephews.
Graveside services were private in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Donations: St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Rose Viola Gould
Rose Viola (Hazzard) Gould died Sept. 22, 2013.
She was born on April 25, 1920, in Woodstock to Maude Lillian (Brown) Hazzard and George Hazzard. Rose was an elder of the Nipmuc Tribe.
In 1940, Rose married Joseph Bates Gould who died Sept. 16, 2000. Together they raised a family of nine children.
Rose loved to cook for her family, was a lover of animals and enjoyed a good laugh. She also enjoyed dancing and guacamole.
Rose leaves her children Janet (Norman) Cote of Killingly, Donald (Louise) Gould of Putnam, James (Patricia) Gould, of Putnam, Kenneth (Joni) Gould of Putnam, Annette (Robert) Butler of Newberry, FL. Rose Figueroa of Danielson, William Gould of Killingly; sisters who affectionately called her “Lady” Clara (Hazzard) Henries of Killingly, Gladys (Hazzard) Kilgore of Richmond, Calif., Beatrice Jackson of Putnam and a brother George Hazzard of Napa Valley, Calif. She was predeceased by sons Raymond Gould and Joseph Gould. In addition, Rose had 19 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
A Graveside Service was Sept. 27 in the Grove Street Cemetery. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Marie L. Strzelewicz
THOMPSON — Marie “Leona” (Martin) Strzelewicz, 91, formerly of Thompson, died Sept. 28, 2013, in Kindred Crossings East, New London. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Strzelewicz. Born in 1921 in Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Marie (Aubin) Martin.
Mrs. Strzelewicz worked in quality control at Steven’s Linen. She enjoyed dining out and going to yard sales.
She leaves her daughter; Janice and her husband John Garosshen of Canterbury; her granddaughter Cheryl and her husband Roger Gregoire of Uncasville; great grandchildren, Donna and Andrew; great-great-grandchildren, Michele and Giuliana. She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3 in Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. A gathering will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery in Webster.
Mark Carpenter
PUTNAM — Mark W. Carpenter, 53, of School St., died Sept. 28, 2013, in Day Kimball Hospital. Born in 1960 in Southbridge, he was the son of Jane (Brierley) Carpenter and the late Robert W. Carpenter.
Mr. Carpenter worked as a machine operator for Danco Manufacturing for 10 years. He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR.
Mark leaves his son, John Carpenter and his girlfriend Ashley of Putnam; his brother, Scott Carpenter of Putnam; and his sister Michelle Aubin of Pomfret Center. He is predeceased by his brother, Shawn Carpenter.
Visitation is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam followed by a graveside service at 10 a.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Webster.