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Donations needed

PUTNAM --- The Putnam EMS is in need of the following Personal Protection Equipment items:

Nitrile gloves

N95 masks

Face shields

Gowns

nd Goggles

If you have any of these items to donate, please drop them off at the Putnam Police Station at 189 Church Street.

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Lawrence D. Lussier
PUTNAM — Lawrence “Larry” D. Lussier, 65, of Farrows St. died unexpectedly on March 23, 2020.  He was the husband of 42 years to JoAnn (Brown) Lussier.  Born in 1955 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Henry and Helen (Morin) Lussier.
Larry worked for Belding Heminway in Putnam. When the plant closed, he worked at Rogers Corporation in E. Woodstock (30+ years). He was a proud member of the Putnam Fire Dept. for more than 30 years.
Larry’s biggest joy in life was being a “Beepa” to his granddaughters. He had a huge heart and always put everyone’s happiness first.  
He loved family vacations, NASCAR, and working in the yard.
In addition to his wife JoAnn, he leaves his son, Captain Justin Lussier (Jenny) and their daughter Emma of Putnam; his daughters, Kimberly Lussier of Putnam, Rebecca Lussier, DVM, of Plymouth, Mass., and Karalee Peach and her significant other, Jon Bastura and her daughter, Madyson Peach of Woodstock; his brother, Robert Lussier Sr. (Barbara) of Putnam; his nephew, Robert Lussier Jr. (Crissy) of Hampton.  Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. Donations: Putnam Fire Department, 189 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260; or to a pet rescue of your choice.

Leonard Martin
QUINEBAUG — Leonard Martin, 99, died March 25, 2020. He was a longtime figure often seen driving his blue tractor to the Quinebaug Four Corners. He was born in 1921. He worked for 30 years at the American Optical Company in Southbridge and was a farmer for most of his life.  People came from miles around for his hay.  The family worked together to take in hay, milk cows and keep wood cut for the stoves. They have many wonderful memories of taking trips to Dresser Hill Farm for ice cream on hot days after haying, plus trips to the Cape. Many State children spent precious time at the farm. He loved his garden, his blue tractor, bowling, fishing, a good game of pitch on a Saturday night, complete with hotdogs and beans.
He leaves his daughter, Mona Lee of Woodstock; a son, George Martin of Charlottesville, Va., and his eldest son, Leonard H. Martin of Sarasota, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  He was predeceased by his stepdaughter,  Anne MClellan Pichon, and his wife, Hedvig Okeson Martin.  Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam.

Erika M. Ryan
PUTNAM — Erika May Ryan, 24, died March 19, 2020, at home. She was born in 1995 in Worcester, and raised in Worcester and Leicester. She was most proud of the time she spent as a Starter Substance Abuse Counselor for Spectrum Health Services. She was in the process of continuing her education to study human services.
Her boys meant the world to her — every breath she took was for them. Erika lived a life filled with hardship, adversity, and crushing loss, yet she remained full of spirit and life. Her resilience shined; she never gave up and she worked so hard to rise above her circumstance; she loved hard and fought harder. She leaves three sons, Daniel, Brayden, and Carson; her fiancé, Ryan Peperato; her father, Thomas Ryan; her sister, Brittany Hanna (Andrew); 2 nephews, Julian and Max; her aunts, her grandfather, Eddie Lindquist of Leicester. She was predeceased by her mother, Jennifer M. Short, and her grandmother, Bonnie E. Lindquist. Donations: Her boys’ college fund: Erika Ryan Memorial, Cornerstone Bank, 200 Charlton Rd, Route 20, Sturbridge MA 01566. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, Putnam. Burial in Hillside Cemetery.

Sr. Blanche Thibault, DHS
Sr. Blanche Thibault, DHS, 94, of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died unexpectedly March 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham.
Born on June 17, 1925, in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of Albert and Eva (Vigeant) Thibault. Sr. Blanche entered religious life in 1948 and made her religious profession on Aug. 16, 1949, in Putnam. She was then known as Sr. Albert de Ste. Anne. Most of her years in ministry were in nurseries and day care centers in Fall River, Newport, and Putnam. In 1989, she moved to the Provincial House in Putnam, and was active in housekeeping until she retired in 1993. In 2017, she was missioned to St. Joseph Community in Windham.
She leaves the Daughters of the Holy Spirit spiritual family; her sisters, Alice Mandeville and Florence Steele of Florida and Imelda Bernard of Ohio. She was predeceased by her brothers, Armand and Oscar and her sisters, Anita and Irene.
Donations: DHS Retirement Fund, P.O. Box 497, Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, Putnam.

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The following charges were listed in the Putnam Police Department logs.  The people charged are innocent until proven guilty in court. The Town Crier will publish dispositions of cases at the request of the accused. The dispositions must be accompanied by the proper documentation. The Putnam Police Department confidential Tip Line is 860-963-0000.
March 24
Roger Rioux, 52, Powhattan Street, Putnam; creating a public disturbance.
March 25
Joseph Lamontagne, 30, Marshall Street, Putnam; interfering with an emergency call, disorderly conduct.
March 29
Paul Acampora Jr., 32, Hartford Pike, Dayville; operating under the influence, operating under suspension, failure to have headlamps lit.

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Legal Notice
Town of Putnam
 Town of Putnam WPCA
 Water/Sewer Collections
The April 2020 billing of water and/or sewer taxes for the Town of Putnam WPCA is due and payable without penalty by May 1, 2020, with the Town Revenue Collector.
Payments made after May 1, 2020, are delinquent and will be subject to an interest charge for both water and sewer at 1.5% per month or $2.00 minimum whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute SEC. 12-146.
Mail must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2020, to avoid interest charges. Online payments can be made at the Town of Putnam website – www.putnamct.us. Please leave payments in the drop box located on the left side of the Town Hall driveway.
Please note: In the effort to safeguard taxpayers and employees, the Putnam Town Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. Payment must be made by mail, online or placed in the drop box located on the outside of the building. Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe.
April 1, 2020
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April 30, 2020

Legal Notice - Town of Pomfret
A certified list(s) of party-selected candidates for the Democratic Party in the Town of Pomfret for participation as DELEGATES to the convention(s) of said Party specified below is on file in my office at Five Haven Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06259, and copies are available for public distribution.
CONVENTIONS: 2020 Democratic State Party Convention, 2nd Congressional District (U.S. Representative), 35th State Senate District, 50th Assembly District (State House of Representatives)
Dated at Pomfret, Connecticut
                    This 25th day of March 2020    Cheryl A. Grist, Town Clerk
Town of Pomfret
April 1, 2020

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