Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Zoning Commission

The Town of Putnam Zoning Commission held a meeting at 7:00 P.M. on May 20, 2015, at the Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.   The following action was taken:

Docket # 2015-01:  123 Park Road, LLC request for a Special Permit consisting of General Warehousing and Storage in accordance with the Town of Putnam Zoning Regulations Section 304, Table III-1, Schedule of Uses and Districts.  Property located at 123 Park Road, Town Assessor’s Map 44, Lot 11, Zoned Industrial.  PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO JUNE 17, 2015.

 

Patricia Hedenberg, 

Chairperson

 

June 3, 2015

 

Legal Notice

Town of Putnam

Inland Wetland

 Commission

The Town of Putnam Inland Wetland Commission held a meeting on May 16, 2015, at the Putnam Town Hall located at 126 Church Street, Putnam, CT.   The following action was taken:

Application 2014-06:  Cargill Realty Lessee – 117 Providence Pike – Filling, Excavation, Land Clearing, Activity Buffer/Set Back Area, Commercial/Industrial Uses, Wetland Creation/Restoration — APPROVED.

 

Application 2015-01:   Ledle Inc. – 123 Park Road – Construction of Storage Facility in upland area outside of 100’ wetland buffer — APPROVED

 

Bruce Fitzback, 

Chairman

 

June 3, 2015

 

 

Special to the Putnam Town Crier

The 18th St. James Memorial Golf Tournament, which has been under the direction of Sam Markley, hit the jackpot in Markley’s grand finale.  For the first time in its illustrious history the tournament surpassed the $50,000 mark in gross revenue.

In front of a full field of golfers Markley the tournament’s mastermind announced that after 18 great years he was relinquishing the reins.

“It’s been a great run.  The 18 years has been fun and have flown by.  I’m pleased that I’ve been able in some small way to give back to the school that I graduated from many years ago,” said an emotional Markley.

Markley continued, “My son Joe mentioned the other day, ‘Dad there are 18 holes on a golf course.  You’ve put in one year for each hole.’  He’s correct in his analysis, which makes it a little easier to give the leadership to someone else.”

As a parting token of appreciation for all the hours and energy that Markley’s poured into the event, St. James Pastor Father John O’Neill presented him with the championship trophy from the 1999 St. James CYO championship basketball team that Markley coached.

“Sam’s a wonderful man who’s devoted his time to the success of this tournament.  He’s a parishioner who’s always there to help in any way whenever we call on him.  I’m thankful to God for giving us Sam for these 18 wonderful years,” said Father O’Neill.

As a coincidence the final Markley tournament was a fight to the finish line.  Three teams were one stroke apart for the 2015 St. James title.  The winning team, which was sponsored by Zip’s Diner, won the event with a score of 16 under par on the par 72 layout.  The winning foursome was comprised of Kevin Cole, Joe Markley, Billy Panteleakos and Billy Bartholic.

Two teams finished with identical scores of minus 15 tied for second place.  The second-place finisher by virtue of matching cards was the foursome of Guy Lahaie, John Herlihy, Doug Daigneault and Michael Panteleakos.  They edged out third-place finishers James Martin, Justin Cyr, Joey Derrico and Aaron Vargas of 85 Main.

Alan Parsons, Pete Palazzo, Charles Panteleakos and Keith Olsen captured the prize for the team that finished exactly in the middle of the field.  Cole, as he’s done many years in the past, was crowned the Long Drive champion.

Following tournament tradition, Markley presented four non-golf related awards to individuals or organizations who have been staunch supporters over the years.  The Jack LaGarde Citizenship awarded went to longtime St. James School basketball coach Michael Fortin.  The Albie Page Award was presented to Spiro Haveles, while the Gertrude Markley Award in honor of Markley’s late mother, went to community activists and volunteers Jack and Mary Jane Burke.  The Father John O’Neill Pastor’s Award was given to Premier Chevrolet for providing a new automobile each year as a hole-in-one prize.

In a special presentation Markley surprised the audience by presenting a plaque to Troop D of the Connecticut State Police.  The award was accepted by eight golfers who are either current members of the force or retired troopers who live in northeastern Connecticut.

“This has been a great way to close out my 18 years with the tournament.  It’s been hard work but very rewarding thanks in large part to the unwavering support I’ve received from my wife Cathy.  She’s been the behind the scenes person and the glue that’s kept things together,” noted Markley.  

“This year’s tournament has been successful also because of the support I’ve received from two cherished advisors and hardworking community individuals, Lynne LaCharite and Ron Coderre,” Markley noted in his concluding remarks.

Although Markley is a man of average stature, his golf cleats will be hard to fill.  His size nine golf shoes have left a huge imprint on St. James Church and School.

 

 

 

  By Ron P. Coderre

This week’s RPC column is dedicated to former Putnam High School hardnosed football player Dan (call me Danny) Goyette.  In his high school days Goyette was a defensive terror for the Clipper gridders.  Today he can be found managing the sales department at Putnam Ford.  He’s preparing to celebrate another birthday on June 15.

The success of any organization or for that matter a community can often be measured by the busy people who volunteer their time, energy and on many occasions their financial support to the causes they believe in.  For more than six decades, the Killingly-Brooklyn area and all of northeastern Connecticut have been fortunate to have an individual who’s been “Mr. Blood, Sweat and Tears” for the region.

Richard T. “Sam” Markley was raised in Danielson by his caring parents, the late Ed and Gertrude Markley.  From a very early age he was taught the value of hard work, honesty and charity by his parents.

Markley received his early education at St. James School in Danielson, where he graduated in 1960.  He then went on to four years at Killingly High School, where he not only was an outstanding student but also a three-sport athlete.  Following his 1964 graduation from Killingly, he moved on to Merrimack College, where he distinguished himself as an English scholar and writer.

After college he set his sights on finding a career in the Metropolitan Boston area.  Established in Boston and enjoying city life, Markley’s career suddenly took a u-turn when his dad offered him a major role at Markley Motors on Rte. 6 in Brooklyn.  That was a key point in his life that for the next 35 years would be his new career but would also be a gift to the people of northeastern Connecticut.

Approaching this “fork in the road” Markley immersed himself not only in the car business but in becoming a “go-to guy” to many.  Always loyal to his alma mater, Killingly, he immediately became a supporter of the school because of the “maroon and white” that ran through his veins.  To this day his time on the gridiron, court and diamond as a Redman are not only his pride but a reason he gives back.

His generosity, of funds and time, are spread far beyond his love of Killingly High School.  He’s been a backer of numerous organizations, such as the local Little League, the Danielson and TriTown American Legion Baseball programs, youth basketball and football leagues and for the past 18 years the St. James Memorial Golf Tournament.  He stepped up in the past to assist and volunteer at Day Kimball Hospital, the former Danielson Chamber of Commerce, and later the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, of which he was the very first President.  In the midst of his working career and volunteer activity, Markley also wrote a popular sports column for the former Journal Transcript newspaper and sponsored a monthly golf magazine.

As a person often described as a ‘renaissance man’ because of his wide cultural and educational interests, Markley became an author following his retirement from the automobile industry.  He’s authored two books, “A House Shaken” and “Showroom.”  His books have been featured in publications at his alma mater Merrimack College, where he was also a guest graduate author.

In retirement, Markley is beginning to ease up but the call to help others is something that still beckons him periodically.  He does find time to vacation in Florida with many of his former Killingly High School buddies, where they enjoy the camaraderie and opportunity to kibitz about “the good old days.”

His love of family, imbedded in him at a young age, keeps him on the go.  He and his wife Cathy enjoy their days at their home on Lake Alexander, their “Golden Pond.”  They enjoy time with their sons, Tom and his wife Wendy and their grandchildren, who keep Sam and Cathy young and Joe, who is to be wed in September.

Active in a different way today than when he was a younger man, Sam Markley still remains a person devoted to his God, his family, his community and his friends.

Redmen Making Headline  

The Killingly High School golf team, for the third year in a row emerged as the Eastern Connecticut Conference champions.  The Redmen captured this year’s event by the narrowest of margins, edging Stonington 326 to 327 in the tournament that was played at Mohegan Sun Golf Course.

Killingly was led by juniors Drew and John Aitken who finished second and third in the individual competition with scores of 78 and 79 respectively.  Sam Ognisty of Stonington was the 2015 champion with a three over par 75.  Connor Fillmore, who finished tied for 9th, Ben Lovrien, tied for 13th with an 86 and Connor Leibscher, tied for 17th with an 87, rounded out the Killingly scoring.

Woodstock Academy finished fifth in the team competition, with Tourtellotte 10th and Plainfield 14th.  Dan Harrington, who posted an 80 was the Centaurs top finisher, tied for 4th place.  Tom Kingsbury with an 87 was Tourtellotte’s top golfer. He finished tied for 17th place.

The ECC also announced its 2015 all star team.  Harrington and Jordan Lamothe of Woodstock were Large Division selections.  The Aitken twins and Fillmore were First Team in the Medium Division with Leibscher garnering Honorable Mention.  Tourtellotte dominated the Small Division with the selection of Cole Johnson, Kingsbury and Dave Dalpe.

Eastford Runner Wins 10K

The traditional Woodstock Memorial Day 10K Road Race attracted its largest turnout with more than 200 runners coming out for the event, which finishes with the most difficult stretch up Child Hill Road.  Eastford resident Samuel Alexander was the 2015 champion, completing the race in a time of 34:29, a full minute and 56 seconds ahead of second-place finisher Ben Joyce of Manchester.  

Local favorite and Boston Marathon competitor David Lusignan finished third and was the first Woodstock runner to cross the line with a time of 37:41.  Another local favorite Linda Spooner of Sturbridge was the first woman to break the tape.  She posted a time of 40:57 good for 8th place overall.  The second woman finisher was Brianna Demers of Ashford, who finished 10th overall with a time of 42:10.  Renee Kullig was the first Woodstock female runner to come across the finish line.  She posted a time of 44:59.

Net Stars Named

The ECC recently named its male and female tennis all stars for the recently concluded season.

Asa Scranton of Woodstock Academy was a First Team singles selection in the men’s Large Division, while his teammates Max Mullin and Adam Piche were First Team doubles picks.  Piche also received Honorable Mention as a singles player and was the Centaurs’ Sportsmanship awardee.  Andrew Klawitter of Killingly also won a Sportsmanship Award.

 In the female selections, the Academy’s Angel Martin was a First Team singles selection in the Large Division.  Riana Lincoln garnered Honorable Mention honors.  Meg Houlihan and Shea Musumeci were First Team double selections.  Teagon Waggoner and Taylor Gion of Killingly were named Honorable Mention selections from Killingly in the Medium Division.  Jessica Haley of Killingly won the Sportsmanship Award. 

North To New Hampshire

A group of northeastern Connecticut golfers trekked to Keene, N.H., for their annual two-day sojourn to the state with the motto, “Live Free or Die.”  In a marathon 36-hole competition at Bretwood Golf Course, the foursome of Bill Poirier, Tom Harney, Rene Morin and yours truly finished first with a combined 27 under par.  The winners toured the par 72 North Course in 13 under and the South Course in minus 14.

Second place two strokes behind the leaders was the group of Todd Poirier, Steve Townsend, Henry Burton and Roger Mercier.  The show place foursome was composed of Bob Starkey, Bob Thomas, Dave Kelly and Armand Lafleur, while the team of Fran Baranski, Jack Moran, Rick Carnahan and Bob Mercier (no relation to Roger) finished fourth.

RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: “The will to win, the urge to reach your full potential…these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”  Eddie Robinson

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Donald L. Hayes,

WWII vet

PUTNAM — Donald L. Hayes, 92, of Grove St., died peacefully May 27, 2015, at home. He was the husband of 57 years to the late Leontine M. (St. Peter) Hayes who was his high school sweetheart.  Born in 1923 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Charles Olin and Delia (Breault) Hayes.

Mr. Hayes was a graduate of St. Mary’s School, and attended Putnam High School.  He proudly served his country with the Army Air Corp in Guam during WWII.  He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, a proud member for 25 years of the Putnam Lodge of Elks #574 and the Putnam Fire Department for 25 years.  

He worked for John Dean Manufacturing, Putnam Herzl for 32 years, and National Chromium for more than 60 years retiring in 2008.  He was a kind, and gentle man; he would go out of his way to help anyone in need.  He loved a good laugh and a glass of red wine, cooking, and taking care of his family.  He enjoyed golfing, yard work and his garden, repairing things, and mostly being with his family cooking and celebrating life.  He was a fan of UConn women’s basketball, the Boston Red Sox, and the New England Patriots.  

He leaves his sons, Donald H. Hayes of California, Peter “Bud” Hayes of Putnam, Ricky Hayes of Putnam, and John P. Miller of Putnam who he always considered to be like a fourth son; his sister, Eileen Albergo of Maryland; his grandchildren, Kimberly Marie Emilian, Jessica Hayes, Dylan C. Hayes, Molly C. Hayes, Matthew Hayes, Kyle Hayes, Alexandra Flicher, and Lindsey Stewart; seven great grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brothers, Almaron “Al” Hayes, and Clifford Hayes.

Services were private. Donations: Deary Memorial Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.  Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Donna Gaumond

DANIELSON — Donna M. Gaumond, 43, of Franklin St., died May 26, 2015, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after a brief illness.  Born in 1972 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Bernard C.E. Gaumond, Sr. and Anna E. (Dubois) Gaumond.

Ms. Gaumond was a medical receptionist for Dr. Roto and Dr. Howe.  She enjoyed yard saleing and flea marketing.  

She leaves her sons, Justin Loiselle, Collin Loiselle; and their father, Dale Loiselle; her brothers, David Gaumond of Ballouville, Bernard Gaumond Jr. of New Haven; her sisters, Patti Gaumond of Woodstock, and Roxanne Dufault of Danielson; her nieces and nephews, Jessica, Steven, Crystal, Venessa, Devin, Christine, Brandon, and Alan Jr.; and her great nieces and nephews, Hope, David, Jaylin, Xavier, Giovanni, and Kaylob.  She was predeceased by her brother, the late Alan Gaumond.  

Burial will be at a later date. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

 

Carolyn A. Bowers

BROOKLYN —  Carolyn (Thornley) Bowers, 80, of Blueberry Lane, died May 20, 2015, in Matulaitis Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Rev. Theodore Williams Bowers. Born in 1935 in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Albert L. and Edith M. (Mitchell) Thornley.

Mrs. Bowers was a registered pediatric nurse for R.I. Hospital and Framingham Union Hospital.  She also provided in-home daycare for many years.  She was a member of the Society of the Companions of the Holy Cross in Byfield, Mass., a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church of Brooklyn, a former member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Acton, Mass., and a longtime seasonal resident of Dennen Episcopal Family Campground in Plymouth, Mass.  She was affectionately known as the “Coupon Lady” at Trinity Church and The Friends of Assisi Food Pantry and has been a patron of many food charities.  She will be most fondly remembered by those with whom she spent countless hours in spiritual conversation and counseling. 

She leaves her sons, Stephen Bowers (Donna) of Fairfield, and Michael Bowers (Christina) of Woodstock; and her grandchildren, Katherine Bowers, Jonathan Bowers, Jennifer Bowers, Margaret Bowers, Emmaline Bowers, nieces and nephews.  

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooklyn. After the service, all are invited to visit with Carolyn’s family at J.D. Cooper’s Restaurant in Putnam for luncheon and celebration. In Carolyn’s memory, please bring a nonperishable food item to the restaurant or donate to The Friends of Assisi Food Pantry, 77 Water St., Danielson, CT 06239 www.friendsofassisi.com.  Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes.

 

 

William J. MacKenzie 

N. GROSVENORDALE — William Joseph MacKenzie, 49, of N. Grosvenordale, died May 30, 2015, after a hard battle. He was the husband of Tammie MacKenzie, they were married June 25, 1988, in Thompson. He was the youngest born out of 10 children in Putnam to his predeceased parents, Gloria (Tetreault-Challinor) and James MacKenzie. 

Bill worked construction for the last 33 years of his life and enjoyed every minute of it. He was a stubborn, independent man that would do anything to help the ones he loved.  He will forever be remembered for his great sense of humor, kind heart, and generosity.

In addition to his wife, he leaves behind three daughters, Alicia Racine and husband Jasper, Trisha MacKenzie and boyfriend Joshua Daigle, youngest daughter Emily MacKenzie, his three grandsons, Hayden, Conner, and Jacob; siblings Dennis, Brenda, Robert, Patricia, and Jamey; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers David, Michael and Ricky, sister Kathleen Fague, and soon to be son-in-law Dane Picard. 

Visitation is from 8 to 9:30 p.m. June 3 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. 

 

Paul Arthur Labonte

N. FT. MYERS, Fla. — Paul Arthur Labonte, 75, of N. Ft. Myers, formally of Thompson, died Dec. 5, 2013.  He was the husband of Carol (Lavallee) Labonte for 26 years.  Born in 1938 in Thompson, he was the son of the late Tellesfore and Doris (St. Marie) Labonte.

Mr. Labonte worked as a mechanic for United Parcel Service in Shrewsbury, Mass.

Paul was the past chief of the East Thompson Fire Department from 1965 – 1970. Paul and his wife Carol loved camping especially in Alaska.

He leaves his wife Carol Labonte of Ft. Mill, S.C.; his sons Lawrence Labonte (Rose) of Thompson and Donald Labonte and his partner Lucien Lamoureux of Inverness, Fl.; his daughters Ann Coman (David) of Thompson and Susan Fournier (Thomas) of Dudley; a step-son Michael Lavallee (Kelly) of Ft. Mill; a step-daughter Michelle Lavallee and her partner Cheryl Gendreau of Auburn; a brother Edward Labonte of Corinna, Maine: two sisters Florence Vess of Homosassa, Fla., and Claire Lafleur of Ft. Myers, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife of 25years Rose Marie (Blais) Labonte and a brother Albert Labonte. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m. June 5 at St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

 

Doria Lemieux

WEBSTER — Doria (LaBonte) Lemieux, 89, of Webster died May 29, 2015, at her daughter’s home in  Oxford.

She was born in Putnam the daughter of the late Leon and the late Mabel (King) LaBonte

raised in Putnam and Dayville coming to Webster at age 16. She worked at Empire Laundry and in retail sales at Keys, Mammoth Mart and Kings Department stores .

She was a communicant of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Webster and  a devoted member of the  St. Vincent dePaul society .She opened and managed the St. Vincent depaul  thrift store for many years until her retirement 

She leaves her children  Joseph P. Lemieux Jr. (Cheryl) of Brooklyn, Cheryl A Malesky (Paul) of Oxford, Mass., and Daniel B. Lemieux Sr and his fiance Diane Minarik  of Thompson; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren Hailie, Jordon, Logan ,Dylan ,Addison and Luc . She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years Joseph Lemieux Sr. in  2004.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. June 6  at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Webster with burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Webster . Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. June 5 at Bartel Funeral Home, Schofield Avel, Dudley. Donations: St. Vincent dePaul Society, c/o Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St., Webster, MA 01570.

 

Robert J. Veilleux

DANIELSON — Robert J. Veilleux, 58, of Basley Rd., died May 27, 2015, at home..  He was the husband of the late Susan (Hartley) Veilleux.  Born in 1956 in Putnam, he is the son of Louis and Jeanette (Sarette) Veilleux of Putnam.

Mr. Veilleux worked as a supervisor at U. S. Button for many years.

Robert enjoyed golfing and softball and while in high school he was very active in athletics.

He leaves his parents; a step son Eric Deslauriers of Plainfield; two step daughters Melissa Waite (Steve) of Norwich and Vikki Parrock (Cole) of Plainfield; two sisters Linda Thorstenson and her partner Milton Korch of Wynn, Maine, and Cheryl Walsh Dennis) of Putnam; two step grandchildren Christian and Kaylee; and his pets Abby, Clifford, and Rudy.

The Mass of Christian Burial was June 1 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd., Newington, CT 06111.Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes. 

 

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