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Charles Archambault,
Air Force vet
N. GROSVENORDALE — Charles E. Archambault, 87, of Riverside Dr. died July 11, 2020, at home. He was the husband of Alice (Simonzi) Archambault for 66 years. Born in 1932 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bernadette (Coderre) Archambault.
Charles attended St. Joseph’s High School in Thompson and graduated in 1950 with honors. He actively served in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal. After completing his military service, Charles signed a minor league baseball contract with the St. Louis Browns. In 1953, he joined his father’s general insurance agency and became a licensed agent a year later. In 1962 he incorporated the agency which became known as J.A. Archambault & Son, Inc. and was the president and CEO from 1986 until his retirement in December 1995. He served as a director of the Citizens National Bank from 1965 until 2014 when the bank was sold. He also served the Town of Thompson as a tax collector for three years, was a member of the Board of Finance for four years, the Zoning Board of Appeals for four years and the Building Committee for the high school addition. He served on the Board of Directors of Day Kimball Hospital for four years. He was the chairman of the Development Committee for two years and was a member of the Thompson Historical Society and Thompson Village Improvement Society. He was a dedicated friend of Bill W’s since 1984. Charles was a communicant of St. Joseph Church where he served as the Trustee for the church for 15 years, Choir Master for 27 years and four years on the Board of Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Norwich. He was a past member of the Thompson Lions Club, Life Member and past Grand Knight of St. Bernard Council Knights of Columbus, Life Member of the Putnam Lodge of Elks, Life Member of the Community Fire Department and a member of the Oscar Swanson Post American Legion.
In addition to his wife, he leaves two sons, David R. Archambault and his life partner Cynthia Stringfellow of N. Grosvenordale, and Joseph C. Archambault (Rabeya) of New Bedford, Mass.; his daughter, Marianne Zwicklbauer (Dr. Michael Zwicklbauer) of Newport News, Va.; his brothers, Monsignor Henry Archambault of Taftville, and Dr. Paul Archambault of Mass.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters-in-law. He was predeceased by his brothers, Maurice Archambault, Dr. J. Bernard Archambault, A. Leon Archambault, and Rev. Richard L. Archambault and by his sisters, Jeanne Brodeaur and Denise Hutchinson.
The Mass of Christian Burial was July 16 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: TEEG, P.O. Box 664, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255; or to Hospice & Palliative Care, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
H. Van Nieuwenhuyze
N. GROSVENORDALE — Helen Van Nieuwenhuyze (nee Belhumeur) died July 19, 2020, at home. She was the wife of 64 years of William R. Van Nieuwenhuyze.
She was born Nov. 11, 1936, in Central Falls, R.I., the third child of Rhode Island band leader and State Senator Arthur (Artie Bell) Belhumeur and his wife Jeanne (St Pierre) Belhumeur. She attended high school at St Xavier’s Academy in Providence and became an accomplished pianist, earning a full scholarship at 17 to continue her music studies at Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass.
After marrying the love of her life, she moved to Thompson and raised six children while finishing her studies, eventually establishing a successful teaching practice that included more than 400 students throughout northeastern Connecticut. As an organist she was sought after for weddings, masses and funerals, playing the organ for 43 years at Sacred Heart Church on West Thompson Rd and St. Joseph’s Church in N. Grosvenordale. She was a piano accompanist and music director for many plays, concerts and events throughout the Thompson school system, and participated chorally in the Diocesan Choir at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, performing at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. under the direction of the Los Angeles Master Chorale Director, Paul Salamunovich as one of only two singers from Connecticut — and by invitation in musicals at Pomfret School.
She leaves her husband, William R. Van Nieuwenhuyze of N. Grosvenordale; her daughters, Lynn Davis (Louis) of Scottsdale, Ariz./ N. Grosvenordale, Linda Van Nieuwenhuyze of Phoenix, Debra Petrick (Joe) of Henniker, N.H., Wendy Van Kirk of Shelton, Jennifer Gomes (Gary) of Dudley; and son William S. Van Nieuwenhuyze of Meriden; 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren: Hillary Davis of Scottsdale, Alex Davis of Pittsburgh, Beatrice DeSabatino of Bridgeport, Andrew DeSabatino of Phoenix, Chris and Courtney Petrick; and great-grandson Talis and great-granddaughter Nessa of Windham, Maine, William and Colleen Petrick and great-granddaughter Ryan of Randolph, N.J., Joe and Kim Petrick of Henniker, Charlie Petrick of Louisville, Lindsay Van Kirk and Nate Graham and great-granddaughter Flora Louise of Hastings on Hudson, N.Y., Aubrey Van Kirk of Shelton, Ronald and Taylor Kong of N. Haven, William Van Nieuwenhuyze of Meriden, Laratee Van Nieuwenhuyze of Meriden, Kaelin Andersen of N. Grosvenordale, and Quinn and Rebecca Andersen of Dover, Del.; sister Lorraine Belhumeur-Eramo (Richard Eramo) of N. Providence; brother Robert Belhumeur (Kathy) of Smithfield; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Marilyn Van Nieuwenhuyze of Smithfield; brother-in-law John Taupier of S. Yarmouth, Mass.; best friend Dottie and husband Merrill Seney. She was predeceased by her parents and older sister Georgette.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation for Helen from 10 a.m. to noon July 23 with a prayer service at 10:30 a.m. in the Valade Funeral Home & Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. All Covid-19 social distancing precautions are to be observed during the visitation. Donations; Alzheimer’s Association of CT; or to the Anna Maria Fund at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. Guestbook: www.GilmanandValade.com.
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Sculpture Affair
Putnam's Sculpture Affair event runs through Sept. 4.
Sun. July 26
Prayer Service
PUTNAM ---The Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus will hold a short outdoor memorial prayer service to celebrate the 128th anniversary and on behalf of deceased Knights and their families, at 11 a.m. in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Race in America
The NAACP will present “The Talk: Race in America” at 1 p.m. at: www.pbs.org/video/talk-race-america-talk-race-america/. To take part register at: https://risd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcldeGgrjkiGtaV6JOibAa8FxmR_zxMq0v9.
Tues. July 28
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross and the Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the basement of St. Mary’s Church. COVID virus antibody testing will be done for every donor. All donors must wear a mask, but any donor without one will be given a free mask. 1-800-733-2767.
Thur. July 30
Fund-raiser Event
PUTNAM --- The DKH Scoops Night has been cancelled.
Sat. Aug. 15
Steeplechase Fund-raiser
WILLIMANTIC --- The annual Steeplechase fund-raiser will be run differently this year with participants being asked to pick their own routes. Again, the dollars raised by participants and sponsors will be matched by the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation, doubling proceeds. Proceeds used to help people struggling with drug addiction, homelessness, mental health challenges, and poverty. For information, go to: www.steeplechasebiketour.org.
Fri. Aug. 21
Golf Tournament
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Rotary Club Ronald P. Coderre Golf Tournament fund-raiser will be held at Connecticut National Golf Club. For sponsorships, signups and information call 860-753-4506. Registration recommended by Aug. 1.
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Graduate
WORCESTER — Three local students graduated from College of the Holy Cross during a virtual celebration of the Class of 2020 on May 22, 2020: Stephen Conde of Danielson, Summa Cum Laude; William LaFiandra of Woodstock, Summa Cum Laude; and Michael Raheb of Danielson, Summa Cum Laude.
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Legal Notice
Tax Collector’s Office
Town & Fire District of Pomfret
Legal Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town and Fire District of Pomfret that the first installment of taxes on the Grand List of October 1, 2019, is DUE AND PAYABLE July 1, 2020. In April, the Board of Selectmen extended the 1-month grace period to 3 months for eligible taxpayers. Please go to pomfretct.gov for details of eligibility. For all eligible taxpayers and qualified landlords, the last day to pay without penalty is October 1, 2020.
Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked after October 1, 2020, with interest calculated from the due date of July 1, 2020 (6% interest.) For all escrowed taxpayers and unqualified landlords, the last day to pay without penalty is August 3, 2020. Per State Statute, interest will be charged at 18% annually (1.5% per month), with a minimum charge of $2.00 per entity (Town and Fire District are separate entities) on all delinquent payments postmarked after August 3, 2020 with interest calculated from the due date of July 1, 2020 (3% interest).
Please make all checks payable to Pomfret Tax Collector. The mailing address is 5 Haven Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. If a receipt is desired, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope. For more information or to pay online, go to www.pomfretct.gov.
Tax office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and closed on Fridays. If you have any questions, please call 860-974-0394.
Pamela Gaumond, CCMC Tax Collector
Town & Fire District of Pomfret
June 25, 2020; July 2, 2020; Sept. 24, 2020
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Town of Putnam
Putnam Special Services
West Putnam District
East Putnam Fire District
COLLECTOR OF REVENUE
(860) 963-6800 Extension 804
The first installment of taxes, due to the Town of Putnam, Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District on the Grand List of October 1, 2019, is due and payable on July 1, 2020, through August 3, 2020, for real estate taxes of landlords approved for deferral and escrow, and October 1, 2020, for all other taxpayers (in accordance with Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7S and 7W). Please review your bill for the proper “Last Day To Pay Without Penalty” date.
TO AVOID INTEREST CHARGES, MAIL MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN LAST DAY TO PAY WITHOUT PENALTY (AUGUST 3, 2020, FOR ESCROW AND NON DEFERRED LANDLORDS, OR OCTOBER 1, 2020, FOR ALL OTHER TAXPAYERS)
Payments made after the last day to pay without penalty will be subject to an interest charge of 3% (1.5% per month) or $2.00 minimum per Town and $2.00 per Special Service District, East Putnam Fire District and West Putnam District (where applicable), whichever is higher, according to Connecticut State Statute, Sec. 12-146.
Online payments can be made at the Town of Putnam website - www.putnamct.us after July 1, 2020.
For your convenience, feel free to use our drop box option located outside the Putnam Town Hall on left hand side of the driveway.
Town Hall Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m. through 1 p.m. Friday. Tax Office Window closes 15 minutes prior to Town Hall daily closure. The Putnam Town Hall is Open for Business for July Taxes, but this is subject to change as we deal with current Covid-19 conditions. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. PLEASE DO NOT COME INTO THE TOWN HALL IF YOU FEEL UNWELL. PLEASE REMAIN 6 FEET APARTAT ALL TIMES.
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PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare (DKH) consolidated its physical medicine services at its Healthcare Center in Plainfield to its other locations offering those services at both the Day Kimball Healthcare Center in Danielson, and the Day Kimball Healthcare Center in Putnam, effective immediately.
The healthcare system temporarily suspended physical medicine services at the Plainfield Healthcare Center in April in response to significant drops in patient volume resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic.
Hospital officials said: “Day Kimball’s physical medicine sites at our Danielson and Putnam locations ensure we’re providing access to physical medicine therapy for patients across our entire service area,” Adiletta continued. “And, these locations now offer extended hours of operation to accommodate more patients during a time frame that is convenient for them. We believe these changes will position us to better serve our patients and build on DKH’s 125-year legacy in this community. Only a small handful of employees have been impacted by the consolidation, and have been reassigned to one of our other physical medicine locations.”
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