Honored

NEWTON, Mass. — Two local students were named to the Mount Ida College dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester: Isaiah Simpson of Danielson, Rhiannon Sulik of Danielson.

 

On dean’s list

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Kathryn Ann Archambault from Pomfret Center was recently named to the dean’s list at the College of William & Mary for the fall 2016 semester.

 

By Ryan Rumrill

Town Crier Sportswriter

The Clippers made the drive up Rt. 44 to take on the Woodstock Academy Centaurs at the fieldhouse Feb. 11. Woodstock won 47-22 but it was a close game at the half with the score of 16-13. Woodstock came out of the half and outscored Putnam 14-2 in the third quarter and controlled the game going into the final quarter.  The Centaurs played great defense in the second half holding the Clippers to only nine points through the last two quarters. Woodstock was led by Nick Short who finished the game with 17 points, while Chase Anderson had 16 points and the Centaurs move to 7-10 and are one win away from making the CIAC State Tournament.  For Putnam, Zack Cutler was the leading scorer with 11 points, while both Lucas Bastilio and Hayden Belliveau had four points, and Koby Bates hit a 3-pointer, and the Clippers fall to 8-8 but ready to make a late season charge of momentum into the State Tournament. 

Feb. 11

Pingree 70

Marianapolis 65

Tyler Burton notched a double-double when he recorded 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, but the Golden Knights could not keep their lead in the second half as they fall short by five. Marley Blommers added 12 points, nine boards, and four assists for Marianapolis and they move to (6-11) on the year.

Putnam Science Varsity 63

Lee Academy  68

In the second game of a back to back, the Mustangs picked up the tempo against Lee Academy and was an up-tempo game where Amir Paul led all scorers with 15 points and five assists.  Jordan Pettway scored 10 points and Dan Porcic scored eight points, while Adham Floyd and Manny Warren both scored seven points but the Mustangs fall to (16-7)

Feb. 10

Putnam Science Varsity 46 

Lee Academy  53

The Varsity team squared off against the Lee Academy prep team and was a defensive game with bunch of up forced turnovers and steals from the Mustangs. Manny Warren leads the team with 11 points, whereas Dan Porcic scores nine points coming from three three-pointers, and Isaiah Laurent scored seven points and grabbed seven rebounds as the Varsity team moves to 16-6.

Feb. 8

PSA Prep 119

Masters School 96

Jaheam Cornwall paced the Mustangs with 16 points and 10 assists as the Science Academy moves by the Lions to win their six straight game. Akok Akok scored 17 points, while Alexis Yetna scored 12 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Issac Kante scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Malik Curry finished with 13 points and five assists, Lapri Pace scored 10 points and came down with eight rebounds, and Kentravious Jones also pitched in 10 points as the Mustangs move to (25-5). 

Putnam Science Varsity 108

Post University 101

The Mustang Varsity squad was ran by Jordan Pettway who finished the game with a team-high 23 points to go along with five dimes. Amir Paul had 18 points to go along with the 13 points from Manny Warren. Adham Floyd finished with 11 points, as Liam Jacobs puts up 10 points, and both Nate Patenaude and Kasey Walker scored eight points each as the Mustangs Varsity moves to (16-5) on the year. 

Putnam 50

Grasso Tech 60

The Clippers battled against Grasso Tech and came up just on the short end as the Grasso Tech Eagles were led by Marquez Hamilton who finished the game with a double-double as he scored 17 points and grabbed 11 boards, and David Georges scored 20 points and dished out six assists winning their sixth game of the year (6-9, 5-2). Putnam was ran by Scott Davagian who finished the game with 16 points and Sebastian Ramos added 15 points and the Clippers move to (8-7, 4-4). 

Westminister 76

Pomfret 71

The Griffins go on the road and take their talents to the court and play a tough Westminister team and Pomfret was lead by the 29 points that Christian Wilson scored, while Shannon Denny also scored 22 points but the Griffins fall by five and move to 5-10 on the campaign. 

Feb. 7

Stonington 61

Woodstock Academy 52

Conor Woodworth leads the Bears with 18 points, while his teammates R.J Parrilla and Zach Scott each add 12 points of their own, and Cooper Wall had nine points to edge out the Centaurs.  Woodstock was led by Jared Bouton who scored a team-high 17 points, where Nick Short also scored 12 points. Chase Andersen scored 10 points and Collin Singleton scored six points and Woodstock falls to 6-10 on the year. 

Waterford 77

Killingly 58

The Lancers faced off against the Redmen and were led by Adam Pinch who scored 19 points in the game, sinking five threes, where Mike Buscetto scored 18 points and dished out 15 assists , Liam Spellman scored 16 points. Walter Sutman scored 10 points to move Waterford to a 13-3, 8-0 record as they win their eighth straight game.  Killingly was paced by Luke Desaulnier who finished with game-high 22 points and Jared Gosper who had 13 points and six assists, as the Redmen fall to 6-10, 3-5 on the season in the game where there was a combined 18 three-pointers made from both teams.

Feb. 6

Putnam Science Academy 77

Notre Dame Prep 70

In a contest between #4 Notre Dame Prep and our #8 Mustangs on the road in Fitchburg, Mass., and PSA takes away with the very well-earned win behind the double digit scoring from Lapri McCray Pace who finished the game as the top scorer with 13 points and three steals, KeAndre Fair finished the game with 12 points, sinking a couple from behind the arc. Senior Eric Ayala operated the team as he finished the game with five points, but grabbed nine rebounds and dished out seven assists to lead the Mustangs to their fifth straight win (24-5) on the season. 

Killingly 55

Stonington 46

Luke Desaulnier put the Redman on his back and scored a team-high 21 points to lift Killingly over the Bears with the nine-point victory and move to 6-9, 3-4.  Dommoy Ennis finished the game with 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Jared Gosper and Gavin Turner each contributed nine points. Matt Schmeelk led the Bears with a game-high 27 points and five rebounds and R.J Parilla finished with 17 points and Stonington moves to (6-10. 3-5)

Bacon 50

Woodstock Academy 47 

The Bobcats and Centaurs squared off in an ECC matchup, where it was a tale of two halves where Woodstock took the lead early on. But the Bobcats played catch-up and diminished the lead when Jared tied the game at the end of third quarter sinking three three-pointers to make it even going into the final period. Bacon was led by Paul Chasse who finished the game with 24 points and Jared Smith had 12 points. Bacon got the three-point win to move to 8-6, 6,2 while Woodstock was paced by Chase Andersen who had 17 points and Nick Short who finished with 11 points. The Centaurs are now 6-9, 3-5 on the season.

 

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Honored

WORCESTER — Two local students were named to the fall dean’s list at Assumption College: 

Lauren Bretanha of Chepachet, Class of 2017

David Gazzola of Putnam, Class of 2017

 

On dean’s list

CLINTON, N.Y. — Daniel D. Kellaway, son of Genevieve and James Kellaway of Pomfret Center, has been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the 2016 fall semester.

Kellaway, a senior majoring in government, is a graduate of Pomfret School.

 

Honored 

WILLIMANTIC —  Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester including local part-time student Tracey Ferguson ’18 of Danielson, major is mathematics.

 

On dean’s list

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nazareth College announced that Mackayla Thompson of Woodstock was named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2016 semester. She is a studying music therapy.

 

William Murdock Jr.,

WWII vet

POMFRET CENTER — William H. Murdock Jr., 93 of Pomfret Center, died Feb. 10, 2017, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Barbara (Baker) Murdock.

 He was born Feb. 18, 1923, son of the late William and Virginia (Gibault) Murdock. He was a WWII veteran serving with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific.

Bill worked for the Connecticut State Highway Department for many years. 

In addition to his wife, Barbara, he leaves his daughters, Sandra and Diane Murdock; his son, Douglas Murdock; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Duggans, Elaine Baker and Joan Nelson. He was predeceased by two sons, John Murdock, Donald Murdock, his brothers Robert Murdock and Donald Murdock. 

Donations: American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Lillian Newth

PUTNAM — Lillian Mae Newth, 82, of Putnam died Feb. 3, 2017,  in her sleep at Davis Place after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Putnam to Adelbert V. and Bernice S. Peckham. Lil eloped with the love of her life Franklin L. Newth on May 21, 1951.

Lillian worked in the selectmen’s office at the Putnam Town Hall and filled in as Putnam Town Clerk for her dear friend Dee Bernier, Lillian was elected to town clerk in 1985 and held that chair for 10 years, a job she truly loved. She was instrumental, along with many others, in forming the West Putnam Tax District where she served as tax collector. She served on the Putnam Democratic Town Committee, Board of Ed, and was the Democratic Registrar of Voters.

Whatever Lil did in life, she did thoroughly and with passion, seeing any responsibilities through to the end. Her mantra, “is there anything I can do for you?” carried through until the end. She loved to bake and can vegetables, “making goodies for her boys at Rawson’s” often. She was a fun-loving, dedicated and giving individual who never cared for notoriety. When introduced to Pete’s friends she would reply with “Call me Ma” and treated them as her own.

Before and during retirement, she enjoyed going to horse shows, successfully showing her beautiful Morgan mare “Saucie” at Morgan shows throughout New England. She loved spending time with her cousin, Nora Johnson at the shows. Lil was director of the Woodstock Fair Horse Show and was instrumental in many updates at the show ring facility.

She leaves her husband Franklin, their son Peter and his wife Kelly and numerous nieces and nephews.

There are no services. Donations: Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489; or the Abington Public Library, 536 Hampton Road, Pomfret, CT 06258. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Tammy M. Bennett

PUTNAM —  Tammy M. (Houle) Bennett, 58, of Smith St., died Feb. 8, 2017, in Day Kimball Hospital.  Born in 1958 in Palmer, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Francis and Olga (Desourdy) Houle Sr.

Mrs. Bennett worked for many years as a meat packer at Steak-Umms.

She enjoyed fishing, listening to music, playing scrabble, karaoke, and playing with her dogs.

She leaves her companion Lisa Pendleton of Putnam; her children Christy Yorz of Putnam and William Yorz of Taylorsville, N.C.; siblings Francis J. Houle Jr. of Putnam, Frank Houle (April) of Thompson, Sandra Challinor (Dennis) of Thompson, Rachael White (Richard) of Webster, Lisa Vallou of Putnam, Doris Curtis (Joe) of Thompson, and Rosie Brown (Glen) of Putnam; three grandchildren Christian, Dustin, and Aliah Yorz; and step-grandchildren Jazlyn and Wesley Pendleton. 

Services were private. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. 

 

Robert J. DeSantis

WALLKILL, N.Y.  — Robert J. DeSantis, 84, entered into rest Feb. 7, 2017, at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh, N.Y., campus.

Known by his family and close friends as “Sanc,” he was born July 16, 1932, in Putnam, the son of the late Magdelena and Tito DeSantis. 

He married Ann (Dupre) in St. Mary’s Church in Putnam 62 years ago. 

Following graduation from Putnam High School and then business school, he served as a trouble shooter for Fruehauf Trailer Company.  After moving to Newburgh in 1959, he founded Newburgh Truck and Trailer Sales with his two brothers, Tito and Phil, as partners and his sister Rosemarie as secretary.  He served as president for 35 years before retiring.  

Bob was also a community- minded man.  It was not uncommon for him to offer food, clothing and work to a person who was homeless or down on his luck.  This desire to help others in need led to his joining with a few close friends to form the Newburgh chapter of the service club, UNICO.  There he served as its first president and later as the district’s regional governor.  

He leaves his wife of 62 years, Ann (Dupre), at home, his brothers, Tito (Jeanne) of Newburgh, Phil (Marlene) of Newburgh, his sister Rosemarie Jodion of Newburgh,  his sons; Robert (Susanne) of New Windsor, Rori of Marlboro, Ricki of Destin, Fla., Rand (Deirdrea) of Wallkill, Russell (Renee), of Milton; his daughters; Robin Hecht of Wallkill and Roni DeSantis of Wallkill; his grandchildren; Domonique, Ashley, Sabrina, Samantha, Nicole, Angelica, Travis, Kyle, Rand Jr., Bridget, Stephanie, Taylor and Brittany. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law Norman P. Jodoin.

A Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 11 at St. Francis Church, Newburgh with interment at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburg. Donations: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105; the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005; or the Alzheimer’s Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Engel Funeral Home, Newburgh.

 

Gail M. Corriveau

N. GROSVENORDALE — Gail (Grochowski) Corriveau, 76, of Main St., died Feb. 8, 2017, at home. She was the wife of the late Arthur W. Corriveau.  Born in 1941 in Webster, she was the daughter of the late William J. Grochowski and Dora A. (Menard) Grochowski.

Mrs. Corriveau worked as a cashier for Xtra Mart. She enjoyed working on her tablet, ceramics, crocheting, knitting and reading.  

She leaves her sons, A. William Corriveau (Joann) of Thompson, and Derek R. Corriveau of Preston; her daughter, Lisa J. Gray of N. Grosvenordale; her sister Jeannie; and her grandson, Craig A. Corriveau of Danielson.  She is predeceased by her sister Carol.  

A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 17 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale. Donations: Hospice of NE CT, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Donna L. Delaney

MANSFIELD — Donna L. Delaney, 58, died Feb. 10, 2017, at her Mansfield home.  Donna was born May 29, 1958, in Boston, daughter of the late Joseph F. Delaney and the late Lillian K. Delaney.  

She leaves her daughter, Amie Delaney of Mansfield; son, Thomas Delaney and fiancée, Lynn Poulin, of Brooklyn; eight grandchildren and one on the way; two brothers, Joseph Delaney and Dennis Delaney;  one sister, Cynthia Boyd (Hugh); nieces and nephews including Keith Delaney. She was predeceased by her sisters Kristine Delaney and Gail Parker and her nephew, Jason Delaney.  

She will be most remembered for her love of children. Her love and devotion to all she touched was evident by all who knew her.

Visitation with a Memorial Service will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Robert R. Leclair

PUTNAM — Robert (Bob) R. Leclair, 80, died peacefully Feb. 11, 2017, in Putnam. Bob was born in 1936 in Putnam and was son of the late William Joseph Leclaire and Delina Rose (Peloquin) Leclaire. He was a longtime companion to the late Leonie Dauphinais for 40 years.

Bob was a gentle, hardworking man who always took time for others. He was a 1954 graduate of Putnam High School. He worked at US Button in Putnam for many years. He then worked as a warehouse worker for Frito Lay in Dayville, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Society of American Foresters.  He was a lifelong, avid fan of the UConn girls’ basketball team and the Boston Celtics, holding season tickets for many years. Bob was also a collector of sports memorabilia and keeper of sports statistics. Bob was proud to be captain of the Southbridge Summer ¬Basketball League Champions. Bob enjoyed driving around town in his spotless Cadillac. 

He leaves two sisters, Denise Rondeau (Edward) of Thompson, and Jeanne Dougherty of Woburn, Mass.; 10 nieces and nephews, Jared Rondeau (Mellissa) of Killingly, Daniel Rondeau and his  companion Michelle Reaume of Putnam, James Dougherty (Susan) of Winthrop, Mass., Paul Dougherty of Medford, Mass., Edward Dougherty of Londonderry, N.H., Mary Haney of Fremont, N.H., Kathleen Andre (Charles)  of Medford, Patrick Dougherty of Boston, Maureen Thomas (Nicholas) of Woburn, and Jeanne McDonald (Sean) of Burlington, Mass. He was predeceased by his brother Paul Frank Leclaire and brother-in-law Robert Dougherty.

Visitation is at 9 a.m. April 22 at Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. April 22 at St. Mary’s Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. 

 

Lorraine C. Fournier

DAYVILLE — Lorraine C. Fournier, 79, of Dayville died, Feb. 8, 2017, at Westview Nursing Home in Dayville. She was born June 3, 1937, in Providence, daughter of the late Charles and Florence (Aubin) Butts. She was predeceased by her former husband Paul Fournier.  Lorraine attended St. James School and Killingly High School Class of 1955. She was a bookkeeper for Arrow-Hart Manufacturing. She enjoyed walking around Alexander’s Lake, traveling, camping and cooking. Lorraine baked the most excellent pies. 

She leaves her three children: Deborah Kirkconnell (Timothy Panteleakos) of Dayville; Brian Bourque (Candace) of Pomfret; David Bourque (Lynn) of Woodstock Valley;  six grandchildren: Randy Kirkconnell, Jason Kirkconnell, Justin Kirkconnell,  Natalie Bourque, Noah Bourque, Luke Bourque,  Katy Paradise, Kelly Brothers-Paradise and Ryan Paradise Sr.; her seven great-grandchildren: Lauren, Cadence, Christopher, Evelyn, Roscoe P., Riley and Ryan Jr.  

A Memorial Service was Feb. 12 at the First Congregational Church of Pomfret. Donations: The charity of your choice. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

William I. Neilson

PUTNAM — William I. Neilson, 89, died Feb. 11, 2017, at Westview Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. 

Born Nov. 25, 1927, in Frostburg, Md., he was the son of the late Marshall and Sarah (Wellings), Neilson. He married the late Virginia (Williams) Neilson on Oct. 7, 1946. 

He was an avid bowler and Baltimore Orioles baseball fan. He lived most of his adult life in Baltimore, employed as a painter for General Motors. He leaves his sons, William Neilson Jr. (Anne Lamondy), Michael Nielsen (Marsha);  daughters Linda Mathias, and Brenda Ray (Anthony); sister Thelma Neilson; a brother, Charles; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he is predeceased by a son, Dennis Neilson, brothers, Clarence and Marshall Neilson and his sister Pearl Drew. Funeral services and burial will take place in Baltimore. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Marybeth Kelly

SHREWSBURY, Mass. — Marybeth (Pollier) Kelly, 57, of Shrewsbury, died Feb. 7, 2017, at home. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Roland and Patricia (Reiley) Pollier and lived in Webster before moving to Shrewsbury.  She was a CNA and worked in a nursing home.  She enjoyed reading and the New England Patriots. She leaves her husband, William Kelly of Shrewsbury; two sons, Andrew Stewart of Webster, Craig Stewart (Taryn) of Thompson; one daughter, Brianna VanDeusen (John) of Dudley; a brother, Roland Pollier of Haverhill, Mass.; two sisters, Lisa DeBruyn of Sutton, Mass., and Cheryl Burke of Brandon, Fla.; nine grandchildren.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Mark Pollier and Gary Pollier. A Celebration of Life service will be held later. Donations: St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Anna Przystas

N. GROSVENORDALE — Anna (Szpyrka) Andrzejewski Przystas, 92, of N. Grosvenordale, and Wayland, Mass., died Feb. 8, 2017, in the Newton Wellsley Hospital, Newton, Mass.  She was the wife of the late Adolph Andrzejewski, who died in 1972 and the late Stanley Przystas, who died in 1991.  She was born in N. Grosvenordale, daughter of the late John and Mary (Markowski) Przystas and lived in N. Grosvenordale and Webster for many years before moving to Wayland.  She was a retired shoe worker and worked at B + W Footwear, retiring in 1989. She leaves a grandson, Robert (Kristina) Andrzejewski of Wayland; a granddaughter, Laurie Casavant of Webster; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Sophie; a niece, Matilda Andrzejewski of Connecticut.  She was predeceased by her son, John Andrzejewski; a brother, Walter Szpyrka; a sister Gladys Pasay.Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

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