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Robert Nelson Sr.,
Korean war vet
THOMPSON — Robert Gunnar Nelson, 76, died March 14, 2014, after a battle with cancer. Robert was born March 3, 1938, in Willimantic the son of the late Gunnar G. and Mary (Zwierecki) Nelson.
His unique personality and sense of humor kept everyone guessing. As a teen he worked in the thread mills in Willimantic, saving for his college education. He served in the Army National Guard during the Korean Conflict. His career in mechanical engineering began at Torrington Manufacturing, moving on to Millers Falls Tool in Greenfield, Mass., as a design engineer in 1974. In 1979 he took the position of engineering manager at Superwinch in Putnam. In 1998 he started his own consulting business as Nelson Associates and joined Bio Sensory in Putnam which he enjoyed immensely up until the summer of 2013.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed flying, shooting, hunting and fishing. He loved his garden and canning the fruits of his labor, especially his beans and blueberries. He also enjoyed time with his grandchildren, giving them rides on the tractor and swimming in the pool.
He leaves his wife Antoinette “Toni” Nelson of 48 years; his children, Teresa (Nelson) Rheaume (Kevin) of Kennebunk, Maine, and Robert “Rob” Jr. (Lori) of Milford, N.H.; his grandchildren, Monica, Madeline and Anthony Rheaume; his sister, Wanda (Nelson) Wright of Willimantic. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary Ellen Rayhall and his grandson, Louis Nelson Rheaume.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. March 21 in Valade Funeral Home, N. Grosvenordale. A gathering will begin in the funeral home at 10 a.m. March 22, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: St. Joseph Food Pantry and/or St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St. N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255
Lydia M. Cutter
N. GROSVENORDALE — Lydia M. Cutter, 97, of Riverside Dr., died March 15, 2014, in her home. She was the wife of the late Raymond Cutter who died in 1996. Born in 1917 in Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Bartolomeo and Maria (Trama) Lippiello.
Mrs. Cutter worked as a spinner at Cluett Peabody and then as a furniture finisher at Risom Manufacturing Corp. where she retired from.
Lydia enjoyed going to the casino, gardening, and cooking; especially making cookies, candies, and ravioli.
She leaves her brothers, Victor Lippiello of Putnam and Constantino “Connie” Lippiello (Ruth) of N. Grosvenordale; sister, Matilda “Tillie” Deotte of N. Grosvenordale; and several nieces and nephews whom she considered her children; and great nieces and nephews she considered as her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sisters, Virginia Lippiello, Carmella Czechowski, and Lisa Pope and her brother Louis Lippiello.
The Mass of Christian Burial was March 18 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in West Thompson Cemetery. Donations: St. Joseph Church. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
MaryJane LaRose
DANIELSON — Mary Jane (Blevins) LaRose died March 8, She was born Nov. 30, 1974, the daughter of Olive Chenail Blevins and the late Michael J. Blevins.
Mary’s grade school teachers remember her as chatty, headstrong, and impulsive - the girl who ran with scissors. In High School, she was the percussion section leader of the Killingly Big Red Marching Band. She earned certificates in medical transcription and coding from Quinebaug Valley Community College. Mary was last employed at BST Systems in Plainfield. She was a vulnerable combination of a giving spirit, a soft heart and an overly trusting nature which often made Mary her own worst enemy in her quest to find a true friend. She was a fan of stock car racing, billiards, the New England Patriots and Pink Floyd.
She leaves her daughter, Nicole LaRose; her mother; her brother James Blevins; her former husband Ernie LaRose and his daughters Andrea and Kathryn; her uncle Douglas Blevins; her aunts, Sheila Butters, Kathleen Bishop and Martine Kublbeck.
The Mass of Christian Burial was March 15 in Sacred Heart Church, Wauregan. Donations: Connecticut Burn Center at Bridgeport Hospital, attn: Stephen M. Jakab, 267 Grant St. Bridgeport, CT 06610. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Nellie Piotroski
BROOKLYN — Nellie Mary (Duszlak) Piotroski, aka “Mrs. Walmart”, 94, of Brooklyn, died, March 9, 2014, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.
She was born Jan. 6, 1920, in N. Grosvenordale, daughter of the late Stanley and Anna (Twardzik) Duszlak. She was married on Sept. 9, 1946, to Joseph Piotroski. He died in 2004.
Nellie worked in the former Cluett Peabody Mill and Wauregan Mills. She also worked at Eatmore Restaurant, the Hartford Times, Fisher’s Big Wheel and at the Putnam Walmart as a People Greeter. She liked to tell jokes.
She leaves her daughters Linda Piotroski of Smyrna, Ga., and Eileen Piotroski of Woodstock. She was predeceased by her siblings Helen, Catherine, John, Joseph, Edward, Stasia and Stella.
A Mass of Christian Burial was March 14 in St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Donations: Mortlake Fire Co. PO Box 301 Brooklyn, CT 06234; or East Brooklyn Fire Dept. 15 S. Main St. Brooklyn, CT 06234. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
William Remington
DANIELSON — William L. Remington, 71, of Danielson, died March 10, 2014, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. He was born Jan. 24, 1943, in Sterling. He married the love of his life Barbara Carpenter in 1975.
William loved fishing, hunting and his cat. He enjoy going to flea markets and collection coins. He was a very social person and never missed an opening day of fishing off the bridge in Sterling. In his earlier years he worked as an inspector at Pervel Industries and later in life he worked at Big Y in Danielson.
He leaves his son Jason Remington of Ballouville; five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara Remington and his mother Dorothy Remington.
The Funeral was March 17 at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, with burial in the spring in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling.
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On dean’s list
GRANTHAM, Penn. — Woodstock resident Annaleise Peterson was named to the dean’s list for the 2013 fall semester at Messiah College. Peterson is a senior majoring in environmental science.
Honored
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The following students from Connecticut have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester: Liana Therrien, Putnam, bachelor’s in fashion merchandising and management;Alexandra Hill, Woodstock, bachelor’s in business administration/HR management.
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'Gypsy'
Two of the stars of the Bradley Playhouse's upcoming production of "Gypsy," Arianna Hamill (Baby Louise) and Emma Smith (Baby June). Courtesy photo.
'Gypsy' coming
March 28
PUTNAM — The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut will present the American musical “Gypsy” starting March 28 and running for three weekends in the newly renovated Bradley Playhouse.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. March 28, 29, April 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 2 p.m. March 30, April 6 and 13. Tickets are $21 for adults and $18 for seniors and students.
Gypsy, with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is loosely based on the memoirs of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee, but the main focus is on her mother, Rose, who was the ultimate show business mother. The play follows the dreams and efforts of Rose to raise two daughters to perform onstage. The Bradley Playhouse began life as a vaudeville theater, and Rose and her daughters would have felt right at home on its stage.
The TNECT production of Gypsy is co-directed by Kathleen Atwood and Nicholas Magrey. Bob Sloat is the music director and Annette Hebard of The Putnam Dance Center is the choreographer. Rose is played by Diane Pollard, Scott Guerin is Herbie and Genna Rittenhouse appears as Louise. Emma Smith is Baby June and Arianna Hamill plays Baby Louise. Summer Green, Maya Summiel and Amelie van der Swaagh, three young girls, support Baby June and Baby Louise in their dance numbers. The strippers who teach Louise “You Gotta Get A Gimmick” are played by Natasha Darius, Robin Lofquist and Jessica van der Swaagh.
Come and experience Gypsy on the authentic vaudeville stage of the Bradley Playhouse, where you can sit back and imagine what it was like to attend a show in the golden age of vaudeville. The Bradley Playhouse is located at 30 Front Street (Route 44) in Putnam, CT. All seats are reserved. Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887. Tickets may be purchased at the theater box office, either before the performance or at the door.
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Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday: Lanky franks, baked beans, fruit. Tuesday: French toast sticks, turkey sausages, fruit. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Rigatoni, meatsauce, green beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, carrots, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Hamburgers or cheeseburgers, veggie cups, peach cups. Tuesday: Baked potato, loaded, Fruitable Juice Box. Wednesday: Hot dogs or chili dogs, carrot snacks, dip, raisins. Thursday - 12:30 dismissal: Pizza, broccoli, diced pears. Friday - 12:30 dismissal: Turkey grinders, fruit tray.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday - Brunch at lunch: Egg, bacon and cheese on English muffins, hash browns. Tuesday: Honey BBQ grilled chicken sandwiches, three-bean salad. Wednesday - half day: Sloppy Joes, zucchini and squash. Thursday: Asian chopped chicken salad. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza.
Putnam High
Monday: Santa Fe steak wraps, vegetable salad. Tuesday: Honey crisp chicken salad. Wednesday: Clipper Burgers, fruit sherbet. Thursday: BBQ pulled pork sliders, carrot and potato salad. Friday: Pizza, three-bean salad.
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Budget informational
session set in Pomfret
POMFRET — The Pomfret Board of Finance will hold a Public Informational Session on the General Government and Board of Education proposed budgets for the upcoming fiscal year at 7 p.m. March 20 at the Pomfret Community School cafeteria.
Both budgets will be presented to the audience before opening the floor to comments and questions. This is the first of a variety of meetings and workshops where public input is strongly encouraged. The Board of Finance will consider all feedback before making any recommendations on either of these budgets.
The Board of Ed budget shows an increase of 2 percent or $194,076. The General Government budget proposed increase is 1.47 percent or $35,793.