Joseph N. Chattelle,

Army vet

WOODSTOCK — Joseph Normand Chattelle, 82, of Woodstock, went to join his wife Oct. 2, 2015.

He was the husband of Virginia (Larsen) Chattelle. She died March 8, 2006. 

He was born Feb. 23, 1933, in Plainfield, son of the Armand and Antoinette Moreau. 

He worked as a machine operator at General Cable. He made his home in Woodstock all of his life, was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret, active with Boy Scout Troop 27, the Connecticut River Council for 40 years. He was also active with Cub Scouts and was a former baseball coach. He enjoyed farming and woodworking. Joseph was a missionary to Peru for five years. 

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. and was a member of the American Legion.

He leaves seven children, Toni Richie (Dennis) of Brooklyn, Loretta Chattelle (Gordon Hardy) of Greenfield, Mass.; David Chattelle (Cathy) of Terryville, Joanne Eichner (Steven) of Columbia, Michael Chattelle (Rosemary) of Woodstock, Barbara Kelleher (Jeffery) of Woodstock Valley, Thomas Chattelle of Vernon; two brothers Donald and Dennis and other siblings; grandchildren Brian, Kathleen, Jessica, Aiden, Christopher, Sarah, Jessica, Allison, Emma, Keegan, Mathieu, Samual; great-grandchildren, Julia, Jenny, Jared, Jacob, Macy; a dear friend and neighbor, Howard Edwards; pets Meow Meow and Honey. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Virginia. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 5 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, with burial in Elmvale Cemetery with military honors. Donations: Friends of Webster, c/o 72 Pink Row, Uncasville, CT 06382; or Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith and Walker Funeral Home 148, Grove St., Putnam.

 

Jean L. Fairfield

WOODSTOCK — Jean L. Fairfield, 85, of Woodstock, died Sept. 29, 2015, at Davis Place in Killingly. She was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Brockton, Mass., daughter of the late Robert and Jenny (Barrett) Lomasney. She was married to David W. Fairfield Sr. in 1954. He died in 1983. She was the mother of James A. Fairfield, he died in 2007 and David W. Fairfield Jr., he died in 2010.

Jean graduated from Boston University and Boston Teachers College M. ED. She taught in Woodstock Public Schools for 33 years. She also taught in England on a Fullbright Program. 

She was a life time member of The First Congregational Church of Woodstock. Jean belonged to North Woodstock Library Board, ACLU, Woodstock Cemetery, Common Cause, Woman’s Board of Day Kimball Hospital, Woodstock Historical Society, Woodstock Home Makers, and Woodstock Garden Club. Jean was a great friend to all. 

She enjoyed flower shows, opera, theaters, playing bridge and spending days with her sister Eileen Peterson. She was very generous with her donations throughout her life.

She leaves her sister, Eileen Peterson of Dorchester, Mass.; her sister-in-law, Janice Lomasney of Texas; her brother-in-law, Al Mitchell of Arizona; her nephew, Robert Rull (Christine)  and their children Joseph Rull and Kevin Rull who were her caregivers of Massachusetts; her nieces Elizabeth Runkal of Massachusetts; caregiver and Jean Grande of Massachusetts. Jean was predeceased by her siblings Marion Raymond, Robert Lomasney, Barbra Wagner, Lois Perkins and David M. Lomasney.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at The First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169, with burial at Woodstock Hill Cemetery. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Lillian C. Gregoire

PUTNAM — Lillian (Bonneville) Gregoire, 97, of Underwood Rd., died Oct. 2, 2015, in the Westview Nursing Home.  She was the wife of Leodore Gregoire who died in 1982.  Born in 1918 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Eva (Rickey) Bonneville.

Mrs. Gregoire worked as an assembler for the American Optical Company in Southbridge.  She was an avid oil painter and was a life member of the American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary.  

She leaves her son, Francis Gregoire (Susan) of Putnam; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  She is predeceased by her son, Paul Gregoire.  

The Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 6 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam with burial in St. Mary Cemetery.  Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Joseph G.  Messier

PUTNAM — Joseph G. Messier, 51, of Putnam, died unexpectedly Sept. 29, 2015, in Putnam. He was born on March 27, 1963, in Putnam, son of Gerard and Barbara (Heath) Messier Sr. 

He spent the last several years taking care of his parents. He worked for Sanitary Dash in N. Grosvenordale for many years until their closing. Joseph loved to draw and made handmade cards for family members every year. He also loved to watch wrestling.

He leaves his mother and father Gerard and Barbara Messier Sr.; sisters Valerie Schrump (Donald) of Putnam, Elizabeth Messier of Putnam, Cheryl Piligian (Robert) of Dayville; a brother Gerard Messier Jr. (Tammy Jean) of Putnam; a best friend of many years Heidi Champagne; nieces and nephews Catherine Hebert (Bert) of Dayville, Heather Charron (Michael) of Putnam, Timothy Carlson of Putnam, Justin Mayo (Angela) of Dayville, Jared Carlson (Sarah) of Thompson, Thomas Fletcher (Amber) of Putnam.

A Graveside Service was Oct. 3 in South Cemetery in Brooklyn. Donations: American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005; or American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Edita Gomes Lume

DANIELSON — Edita Gomes Lume died Oct. 1, 2015, at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. She was the wife of the late John Gomes Lume. She was born Sept. 10, 1936, in Madeira, Portugal, daughter of the late Antonio and Maria Paula (Freitas) Pestana.

She worked at Belding Heminway in Putnam as a machine operator.  She grew up in Madeira and later moved to Danielson where she made her home. She was a communicant of St. James Church in Danielson and loved cooking and bringing food to other people’s homes. She loved to dance. She was an accomplished seamstress.

She leaves her daughter Luanda Lume LeSage (Robert) of Brooklyn; her brother Albert “Chico” Pestana of Danielson; two grandchildren Colin and Caitlin; niece Maurila Charron (Matthew) of Brooklyn; her nephew Robert Freitas of Danielson and four great-nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Angela Pestana Freitas.  

The funeral will be at noon Oct. 10 from the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. at St. James Church, Franklin St., Danielson. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 9.

 

Gerard G. Bernier

WEBSTER/THOMPSON — Gerard G. Bernier, 92, died Sept. 26, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital Worcester.  He was the husband of the late Wanda C. (Rydzewski) Bernier. 

He was born in Danielson son of the late Harry and Delia (Chabot) Bernier and lived in Thompson for the past 50 years and Webster for the past 12.  He was retired from Guardian Industries in Webster where he was a carpenter.  He was a member of the Windham County Sheriff’s Assoc. and was a constable in Killingly for 47 years.  His great enjoyment was his trips to Disney World.

He leaves two sons Gerard and Maria Bernier Jr. of N. Grosvenordale, Kenneth and Jean Bernier of Brimfield, Mass.; four daughters Madeline and Edward Golembiewski of Thompson, Mary and Charles Bates of Dudley, Tina Panczyk of Woodstock and Geraldine and Rocky Krasnecky of Putnam; a brother Richard Bernier of Putnam; 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Theresa Doyle, a sister Theresa Bernier and a brother, Conrad Bernier..

A Mass of Christian burial was Oct. 2 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, and burial with military honors parish cemetery. Donations: St. Joseph’s Church or the food pantry.  The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Betty Misak

LEBANON — Betty M. ( Kelly) Misak, 86, died Oct 1, 2015, at Vanderman Place in Willimantic.  She was the wife of the late James Misak.  

Betty was born in Willimantic. She loved playing Bingo, listening to music, singing, and Elvis Presley.   She persevered through many hardships but always found ways to enjoy life.  Her tenacity and resilience were ever evident. 

She leaves two sons, Jimmy Misak of Willimantic, Jeff Misak, (Joanne) of Putnam; a daughter Jamie Slotnick (Lew) of Burlington;  six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son, Jed Misak. 

A graveside service was Oct. 7 in St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Windham. Donations: McSweeney Regional Senior Center, 47 Crescent St, Willimantic, CT 06226. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Anthony Napierata,

WWII vet

WEBSTER — Anthony J. Napierata, 87, died Sept. 28, 2015, at the Lifecare Center of West Bridgewater.  He was the husband of Beatrice (Nelson) Napierata who died in 1996.  He was born in Webster, son of the late Henry and Antonina (Kasprizak) Napierata and lived here all his life.  He was a WWII Army veteran.  He was a shift foreman for more than 35 years for General Electric and he then worked for the Post Office for several years.  He enjoyed holidays. He was bowler and enjoyed pitch, and the casino. He was a member of the American Legion, PAV and the PNA. 

He leaves two daughters, Diane M. Gale of Bridgewater and Cynthia Napierata of Brockton, Mass.; a stepson Richard Boss or N. Grosvenordale; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a stepson, Ronald Boss. 

The Funeral Mass was Oct. 1 in St. Joseph Basilica, Webster and burial with military honors by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, in parish cemetery.  Donations: Caring for Kids /Brockton Visiting Nurse Assoc. 500 Belmont St., Brockton, MA 02301.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Allen A.B. Theodores

WEBSTER — Allen Adam Bruce Theodores, 49, of Danielson, died  Sept. 21, 2015, after a period of declining health at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass. Allen was born Sept. 29, 1965 in, Webster, graduated from Bartlett High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Boston College. Raised in Webster he enjoyed living in California before returning to the local area . Bruce had a great eye for the fine arts and dealing in antiques he and Tony would do shows throughout New England and New York. He enjoyed fast cars and the finer things in life.

He leaves his dear friend, Tony Dibonaventura of Danielson; biological father Bruce Kelly of Orlando, Fla.; one sister: Jacqueline Theodores of S. Woodstock and her children Tyler  and Haley; aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his parents  Louis and Jacqueline (Westberg) Theodores.  

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 8 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.

 

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