John F. Papini Jr.

WOODSTOCK — John F. Papini Jr., 77, died Oct. 8, 2015, at home. 

He was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Norwich, the only child to the late Giovanni “John” and Stasia (Wienciez) Papini Sr.

John was a 1956 graduate of Griswold High School and went on to earn a master’s from Eastern Connecticut State Collage. He was united in marriage to Patricia Kaiko on April 25, 1959, and they moved to Woodstock in 1977. John was an instructor of mathematics and science at Windham Tech for 29 years; he volunteered at the Woodstock Historical Society and worked for four years on the book committee which produced the book, “A Journey Through Woodstock 1686-2011”. He enjoyed his vegetable gardens and his travels to Alaska, Italy and the several trips taken to the U.K. were his fondest. 

In addition to his wife of 56 years, Patricia Papini of Woodstock, he leaves his sons, John F. Papini III (Heather) of Cooper City, Fla., and Michael J. Papini of Woodstock; his grandchildren, Olivia S. Papini and Giovanni F. Papini of Florida; brothers-in-law, Stanley Kaiko of South Carolina and Robert Kaiko of Connecticut. 

The Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 13 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, with burial in Woodstock Hill Cemetery. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. Donations: Day Kimball Home Care, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260. 

 

Kapuna F.M. Kaylor

PUTNAM — Hawaiian Kapuna Faye Mililani Kaylor, 81, of Honolulu Hawaii, died Oct. 9, 2015.

She made her home in Putnam for the past four years where her son, daughter in law, and her mo’opunas (grandchildren) took care of her.

She was born Oct. 7, 1934 in Molokai, Hawaii, the daughter of the late Jack and Hattie Louise (Cathcart) Hobbs.

She married Joseph F. Kaylor Nov. 2, 1957, in Hawaii. He died in 1998.

Faye loved Hawaiian music and dancing.  She lived and breathed her Hawaiian culture to the fullest.  She had a beautiful, open heart and a feisty personality, and made friends with everyone she met.  

She leaves her sons Mark Kaylor (Karen), William Kekauoha (Charity), Joseph Kimo Kaylor (Bernadette); daughter Joann Kaylor; sisters Haunani Kiaaina, Radiant Chase, Harriet Estrella, Joan Martinez; brothers John Lewis and Gaylord Lewis;  grandchildren Shandra Gulledge, Stamford, Jovin, Jovan, Justin, Tyler and Makenzi Kaylor;  godsons Hokulea Estrella, Kai Aipia, Joseph Lewis; five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Cheyenne Kalipi and by her 4 brothers.

A local celebration of life will be held in the near future.  Funeral services and burial in Hawaii will be at the convenience of the family. The Church and Allen Funeral Home, Norwich.

 

Jean N. Sheldon

PUTNAM — Jean N. Sheldon, 87, died Oct. 9, 2015. She was one of eight children born to the late George and Mildred (Cole) Newman in Warwick, R.I., on Dec. 7, 1927.

Jean graduated from Coventry High School and lived most her life in Foster before moving to Putnam in 1987 after marrying Richard Sheldon on April 11. 

Jean was a 51-year cancer survivor, who lived her life to the fullest and gave back to the community as a volunteer at Day Kimball Hospital and to the people of Foster by being Rhode Island’s first female EMT and first female to head up the Foster Ambulance Corps. She was a member of the Royal Travelers and Red Hat Society, an avid reader and a cutthroat Scrabble player. 

She leaves her daughters; Laurie Goyette of Dayville, Cynthia Scotkin of St. Petersburg, Fla., Janice Knipe of Putnam, Luann Turner of Danielson, Meredith Kertula of Pomfret and Jon Ford of Hanover with whom she spent her last weeks; brothers George Newman, Burke Pray; sister, Lee Niles; 12 grandchildren , eight great-grandchildren ; longtime companion and dance partner Clifford Buttermark. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband Richard Sheldon, her son David Shippee and her sisters, Patricia Coyle, Shirley St. Germaine, Virginia Lawton and Jo-an Pray.

Donations: Camp Quinebaug; or Hospice of SECT. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Jane B. Davis

OXFORD, Mass. — Jane B. Davis, 73,  died Oct. 9, 2015, at home. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Jenny (Hicks) Stanley.  

She worked many years at Hubbard Regional Hospital in the environmental services. 

Jane enjoyed going on walks trips to the casino and bingo. She loved music and dancing

She leaves three daughters: Donna Plasse of Oxford, Mass., Christine Kingston (James) of Holland, Mass., Tuesday Young (James) of Webster; two sisters: Marjorie Maple of Florida. and Barbara Stanley of Dudley; two brothers: Ronald Stanley of Webster, Leonard Stanley of Connecticut; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard Stanley,  Henry Stanley,  Bill Stanley and Jack Stanley.

The Funeral was Oct. 14 at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster 

Donations may be made to a charity to fight cancer.

 

Robert G. Perreault

DANIELSON — Robert G. Perreault, 77, died Oct. 4, 2015, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam. 

He was born in Putnam son of the late Leon and Irene (Duprey) Perreault and lived  in Danielson all of his life.  He was retired from LaFleur Construction working there all his life retiring in 2001.. He was a member of Teamsters local 493. Bob loved fishing, hunting and golfing

He leaves his wife of 56 years Joyce (Hermans) Perreault; son Michael R. Perreault of Killingly; daughter Sheila Millette (Mark) of Moosup; granddaughters, Sarah Millette and Julie Slover (Jeremy); two great-grandsons, Jaylen  John and Hunter Slover. He was predeceased by a daughter Denise Ann, and his brothers Norman, Lucien and Abel Perreault and a sister Theresa (Alice) Savoie.  

The Mass was Oct. 14 in St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery.  Donations: St. Judes’s Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Barbara Szostakowski

S. WOODSTOCK — Barbara K. Szostakowski, 61,  died Oct. 9, 2015, at UMass University Campus  Worcester after an illness. Barbara was born Nov. 7,1953, in Lowville, N.Y. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Arnold J and the late Dorothy E (Hubbard) Pedersen.  

Barbara received her bachelor’s in fine arts from Regis College .

She was employed by the Town of  Thompson as a administrative assistant at the  Thompson Public Library for the past  20 years Barbara loved her husband and their dogs dearly. She was an avid reader.

She leaves her husband of 30 years Paul Szostakowski ; one sister: Nancy Kosinski of Connecticut; three brothers: Ralph Pedersen of New Hampshire, Charles Pedersen of Massachusetts, John Pedersen of Massachusetts; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Maggie Garren. 

After cremation a celebration of Barbara’s  life will be announced at a later date .Donations: Second Chance Animal Shelter  372 N. Main St. N. Brookfield Ma 01535. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.

 

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