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Melvin Davis,
Army vet
BROOKLYN — Melvin Thomas Davis, 67, of Brooklyn, died Dec. 19, 2017, suddenly at home. Born Nov. 6, 1950 ,in Shelton, he was the son of the late Eugene and Irma (Gambincini) Davis. He was the husband of Jane A. Davis.
Melvin was a communicant of St. James Church in Danielson. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. Melvin loved to cook with his son Andrew and to read.
He was in the U.S. Army and served in Desert Storm in the Army ROTC.
He received his bachelor’s in history from George Washington University. Melvin worked as a postmaster for more than 40 years.
Besides his wife Jane, Melvin leaves a son Andrew Richard Mario Davis of Brooklyn; brother-in-law George; sister-in-law Rose; nieces and cousins.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 27 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial at a later date. Donations: St. James Church. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Walter Euskavech,
veteran
PUTNAM —Walter William Euskavech (Euskas), 91, of Putnam, died Dec. 13, 2017, at home.
Walter, one of nine children, was born in E. Windsor to the late Leonard and Mary (Rogalis) Euskavech and lived in Putnam for 35 years.
He held various jobs but his favorite was working and volunteering his time at the DDS North Regional Horticulture Program from 1988 until his death. Walter was a proud graduate of the UConn Master Gardener Program in 2009. Walter also enjoyed gardening, hiking, picking wild mushrooms, wildlife and nature and going to the local library where he spent many hours reading. He was a staunch supporter of vegetarian life which was his lifestyle and encouraged others to do the same.
He served in the Armed Forces from 1952 until 1956 serving overseas and was honorably discharged from Camp Edwards, Mass., in 1956.
He leaves two sisters, Leona Sawka and Frances Wonsik, both of Windsor; and a brother, Anthony Euskavech, of Pittsburgh; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Horticulture Program, Camp Quinebaug, 54 Taos Dr., Danielson at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 9. Donations may be made to the Putnam Public Library, 225 Kennedy Drive, Putnam, CT 06260.
David Mahon,
Air Force vet
BROOKLYN — David Paul Mahon, 78, of Brooklyn, died Dec. 19, 2017, at home.
He was the husband of Cecile (Chabot) Mahon. They just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. He had three children Paul, Marie and David.
He was born on Aug. 29, 1939, in Danielson, son of the late John “Jack” and Alice (Gebo) Mahon of Danielson.
David was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retried from The Connecticut State Police in 1989 and from the U.S. Postal Service (carrier) in 2014. He loved to golf and was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.
He leaves his daughter Marie Williams (Joel) of Middleton, Mass.; son David Mahon and Melissa Choquette of Danielson; his sister and brother in-law Jackie and Ron Battista of Brooklyn; his brother Ed Mahon (Nancy) of Las Vegas; sister Shirley Gauthier of Dayville. David was predeceased by his son Paul Mahon, brothers Richard, Daniel and James.
A graveside service will be held at a later date. Donations: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and NECCOG Animal Shelter. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Donna Provencher
DAYVILLE — Donna Mae (Stedman) Provencher of Dayville, died Dec. 18, 2017, at home. Donna married Bruce J. Provencher on Aug. 3, 1979.
She was the daughter of Muriel (Dumas) Stedman and Philip Stedman, born Sept. 26, 1958, in Willimantic.
Donna graduated from Killingly High School in 1976 and shortly after began working for the G. A. MacDonald Insurance Agency. She was employed there for more than 40 years, remaining passionate and excited about her work right up until her final days.
Donna’s greatest legacy is her love that she leaves for her family. Her entire adult life was spent giving far more than she received.
Donna loved to travel and completed her number one bucket list item by visiting all 50 states.
Besides her parents and husband she leaves her sons Brad J Provencher (Therese) of Boonsboro, Md., Kyle J Provencher (Jenelle) of Dayville; six grandchildren (“Grammy’s Groupies”): Grace (15), Mason (7), Kegan (5), Aria (3), Asher (1), and Kinley (1); a brother, Bruce Stedman of Westbrook. She was predeceased by a brother Kevin Stedman.
A Celebration of Life was Dec. 22 at the Danielson United Methodist Church. Donations: Any cancer fighting program of your choice. Donna’s two favorites were St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas P., Memphis, TN 38105; and Women and Infants Infusion Center, 101 Dudley St., Providence, RI 02905. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Geraldine Collins
DANIELSON — Geraldine J. (Bruce) Collins, 99, died Dec. 18, 2017, at home. She was the wife of the late George Collins who died in 2001.
She was born in Pennsgrove, N.J., daughter of the late Samuel and Edith (Smith) Bruce and living in Sarasota, Storrs, CT and most recent Danielson.
She was a LPN working in hospitals and health care facilities. She enjoyed crafting.
She leaves two daughters, Sandra J. Collins of Moosup and Reba Collins of Ocala, Fla.; a son John Collins of Sarasota, Fla.; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
G. Marshalkowski
THOMPSON/WEBSTER — Genevieve (Jean) (Ostrowski) Marshalkowski, 81, died Dec. 20, 2017, at Westside Care Center, Manchester.
She was the wife of the late Robert S. Marshalkowski Sr. who died in 2016.
She was born in Mayfield, Penn., daughter of the late Stanley and Pauline (Bilski) Ostrowski and lived in Webster most of her life. She was formerly employed at Gentex in Dudley. She was a avid card player.
She leaves her son Robert S. Marshalkowski Jr. (Pamela); her grandson Benjamin (Ceceila) of Wethersfield; and great-grandson Leo; a brother John Ostrowski and Alice Markiewicz, both of Webster. She was predeceased by her daughter, MaryAnn Marshalkowski.
The Mass of Christian burial was Dec. 23 in St. Joseph Basilica, Webster, with burial in St. Joseph Garden of Peace, Webster. Donations: Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
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