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John F. Papini Jr.
WOODSTOCK — John F. Papini Jr., 77, died Oct. 8, 2015, at home.
He was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Norwich, the only child to the late Giovanni “John” and Stasia (Wienciez) Papini Sr.
John was a 1956 graduate of Griswold High School and went on to earn a master’s from Eastern Connecticut State Collage. He was united in marriage to Patricia Kaiko on April 25, 1959, and they moved to Woodstock in 1977. John was an instructor of mathematics and science at Windham Tech for 29 years; he volunteered at the Woodstock Historical Society and worked for four years on the book committee which produced the book, “A Journey Through Woodstock 1686-2011”. He enjoyed his vegetable gardens and his travels to Alaska, Italy and the several trips taken to the U.K. were his fondest.
In addition to his wife of 56 years, Patricia Papini of Woodstock, he leaves his sons, John F. Papini III (Heather) of Cooper City, Fla., and Michael J. Papini of Woodstock; his grandchildren, Olivia S. Papini and Giovanni F. Papini of Florida; brothers-in-law, Stanley Kaiko of South Carolina and Robert Kaiko of Connecticut.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 13 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, with burial in Woodstock Hill Cemetery. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. Donations: Day Kimball Home Care, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260.
Kapuna F.M. Kaylor
PUTNAM — Hawaiian Kapuna Faye Mililani Kaylor, 81, of Honolulu Hawaii, died Oct. 9, 2015.
She made her home in Putnam for the past four years where her son, daughter in law, and her mo’opunas (grandchildren) took care of her.
She was born Oct. 7, 1934 in Molokai, Hawaii, the daughter of the late Jack and Hattie Louise (Cathcart) Hobbs.
She married Joseph F. Kaylor Nov. 2, 1957, in Hawaii. He died in 1998.
Faye loved Hawaiian music and dancing. She lived and breathed her Hawaiian culture to the fullest. She had a beautiful, open heart and a feisty personality, and made friends with everyone she met.
She leaves her sons Mark Kaylor (Karen), William Kekauoha (Charity), Joseph Kimo Kaylor (Bernadette); daughter Joann Kaylor; sisters Haunani Kiaaina, Radiant Chase, Harriet Estrella, Joan Martinez; brothers John Lewis and Gaylord Lewis; grandchildren Shandra Gulledge, Stamford, Jovin, Jovan, Justin, Tyler and Makenzi Kaylor; godsons Hokulea Estrella, Kai Aipia, Joseph Lewis; five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Cheyenne Kalipi and by her 4 brothers.
A local celebration of life will be held in the near future. Funeral services and burial in Hawaii will be at the convenience of the family. The Church and Allen Funeral Home, Norwich.
Jean N. Sheldon
PUTNAM — Jean N. Sheldon, 87, died Oct. 9, 2015. She was one of eight children born to the late George and Mildred (Cole) Newman in Warwick, R.I., on Dec. 7, 1927.
Jean graduated from Coventry High School and lived most her life in Foster before moving to Putnam in 1987 after marrying Richard Sheldon on April 11.
Jean was a 51-year cancer survivor, who lived her life to the fullest and gave back to the community as a volunteer at Day Kimball Hospital and to the people of Foster by being Rhode Island’s first female EMT and first female to head up the Foster Ambulance Corps. She was a member of the Royal Travelers and Red Hat Society, an avid reader and a cutthroat Scrabble player.
She leaves her daughters; Laurie Goyette of Dayville, Cynthia Scotkin of St. Petersburg, Fla., Janice Knipe of Putnam, Luann Turner of Danielson, Meredith Kertula of Pomfret and Jon Ford of Hanover with whom she spent her last weeks; brothers George Newman, Burke Pray; sister, Lee Niles; 12 grandchildren , eight great-grandchildren ; longtime companion and dance partner Clifford Buttermark. In addition to her parents, Jean was predeceased by her husband Richard Sheldon, her son David Shippee and her sisters, Patricia Coyle, Shirley St. Germaine, Virginia Lawton and Jo-an Pray.
Donations: Camp Quinebaug; or Hospice of SECT. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Jane B. Davis
OXFORD, Mass. — Jane B. Davis, 73, died Oct. 9, 2015, at home. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Jenny (Hicks) Stanley.
She worked many years at Hubbard Regional Hospital in the environmental services.
Jane enjoyed going on walks trips to the casino and bingo. She loved music and dancing
She leaves three daughters: Donna Plasse of Oxford, Mass., Christine Kingston (James) of Holland, Mass., Tuesday Young (James) of Webster; two sisters: Marjorie Maple of Florida. and Barbara Stanley of Dudley; two brothers: Ronald Stanley of Webster, Leonard Stanley of Connecticut; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers Richard Stanley, Henry Stanley, Bill Stanley and Jack Stanley.
The Funeral was Oct. 14 at Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster
Donations may be made to a charity to fight cancer.
Robert G. Perreault
DANIELSON — Robert G. Perreault, 77, died Oct. 4, 2015, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.
He was born in Putnam son of the late Leon and Irene (Duprey) Perreault and lived in Danielson all of his life. He was retired from LaFleur Construction working there all his life retiring in 2001.. He was a member of Teamsters local 493. Bob loved fishing, hunting and golfing
He leaves his wife of 56 years Joyce (Hermans) Perreault; son Michael R. Perreault of Killingly; daughter Sheila Millette (Mark) of Moosup; granddaughters, Sarah Millette and Julie Slover (Jeremy); two great-grandsons, Jaylen John and Hunter Slover. He was predeceased by a daughter Denise Ann, and his brothers Norman, Lucien and Abel Perreault and a sister Theresa (Alice) Savoie.
The Mass was Oct. 14 in St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations: St. Judes’s Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Barbara Szostakowski
S. WOODSTOCK — Barbara K. Szostakowski, 61, died Oct. 9, 2015, at UMass University Campus Worcester after an illness. Barbara was born Nov. 7,1953, in Lowville, N.Y. She is the daughter of the late Rev. Arnold J and the late Dorothy E (Hubbard) Pedersen.
Barbara received her bachelor’s in fine arts from Regis College .
She was employed by the Town of Thompson as a administrative assistant at the Thompson Public Library for the past 20 years Barbara loved her husband and their dogs dearly. She was an avid reader.
She leaves her husband of 30 years Paul Szostakowski ; one sister: Nancy Kosinski of Connecticut; three brothers: Ralph Pedersen of New Hampshire, Charles Pedersen of Massachusetts, John Pedersen of Massachusetts; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Maggie Garren.
After cremation a celebration of Barbara’s life will be announced at a later date .Donations: Second Chance Animal Shelter 372 N. Main St. N. Brookfield Ma 01535. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.
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WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Board of Education, acting in the capacity of the Superintendent Search Committee, has formally begun the search for the new superintendent of schools and will be seeking community input into the development of a leadership profile, or selection criteria, to guide the search process and the selection of a new superintendent. Trumbull-based Cooperative Educational Services (C.E.S.) Executive Search Services is facilitating the search on behalf of the Board.
The Woodstock school district and extended community are invited to participate in the research phase of the search process by providing the Search Committee data collected through two research protocols - an online survey and focus group meetings. All members of the school and extended community are encouraged to participate in the online survey which will be administered via the school district website from Oct. 16 through 30. Additionally, all Woodstock Public Schools’ stakeholders are invited to take part in a series of focus group meetings to be scheduled in the week of Nov. 2.
All responses will be anonymous. Go to (www.woodstockschools.net).
The focus group meetings will take place at various locations in Woodstock during the week of Nov. 2.
The search process is expected to conclude in the early spring with the selection and appointment of the new superintendent who is expected to assume leadership of the Woodstock Public Schools in the summer of 2016. Any persons interested in applying for the position should contact the Search Consultant (Dr. H. Kaye Griffin) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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TLGV Chief Ranger Bill Reid, left, and Executive Director Lois Bruinooge, center, accept a donation from Savers Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph A. Coderre. Courtesy photo.
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Savers Bank has donated $2,000 to The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) in support of its Ranger Program. Savers Bank’s donation will enable TLGV Rangers to attend community fairs, festivals, events, and civic meetings, providing information and inspiration to residents and visitors seeking to learn about our region’s unique cultural and natural resources.
With over a century of business in south central Massachusetts, Savers Bank believes in outstanding customer service, commitments to the community, an ultimate mix of consumer and commercial products and expertise for all of its customer’s financial needs. “Our commitment to the community is integral to our mission to actively contribute to the overall well-being of our region, and The Last Green Valley is equally committed to preserving and protecting our region’s resources. The Ranger Program helps to raise awareness and encourages stewardship of this special place we call home,” said Joseph A. Coderre, Savers Bank president and CEO.
“We are grateful to Savers Bank for supporting the TLGV Ranger Program,” said Lois Bruinooge, TLGV executive director. “Savers Bank’s contribution will help us care for, enjoy, and pass on The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.”
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The maple tree is ablaze next to the rail fence off Rt. 169 in Pomfret. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Putnam Lion Dianne Tremblay checks in Sandy Navarro & Nancy Gaspar after 30-mile ride. Courtesy photo.
PUTNAM — Members of the Putnam Lions Club hosted the club’s second Fall Classic Bicycle Ride Oct. 4 raised more than $2,000.
Over $2000 was raised during the event. The Fall Classic was truly a community event and the funds raised will go back to benefit the community and Lion’s charities. Many Putnam Lions, Putnam II Leos and additional volunteers worked at various stations along the routes and at the Marketplace Pavilion. The Putnam, Pomfret, Dayville and Woodstock Volunteer Fire Departments provided coverage at critical intersections to ensure riders’ safety. The Pomfret Rod & Gun Club opened their facilities for use as a rest stop.
The support of local businesses including Charter Oak Credit Union, Gates Auto Group, & King Cadillac GMC, as well as all the participants, made this bike ride a successful fund-raising event.
Riders were given a choice of a 30 mile or a 15 mile route, starting from the Putnam Riverview Marketplace Pavilion on Kennedy Drive.
Riders enjoyed the scenery through Putnam, Pomfret and Woodstock & Killingly. In addition, refreshments and snacks were provided for the riders both before and after the ride.
Lions members thank everyone who contributed to this important work. “You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community.”