Dorothy A. (Bartkiewicz) Maynard
N. GROSVENORDALE — Dorothy “Dot” (Bartkiewicz) Maynard, 79, of North Grosvenordale, died Oct. 8, 2025. She was the wife of the late Norman Maynard. Born July 27, 1946, in Webster, she was the daughter of the late John and Emily Bartkiewicz.
Dorothy was a paraprofessional in the Thompson school system for many years. During her time in the school system, she made countless friends and made many lasting relationships. Those who had the pleasure of working with her experienced her loving and caring nature, and dedication to helping students in her community.
Outside of the classroom, Dorothy was a Ladies Auxiliary Member at the Community Fire Department in N. Grosvenordale and the Thompson Recreation Department. Dorothy and her late husband, Norm, were long time parishioners at St. Joseph Church. Together they ran and volunteered at numerous fund-raisers over the years, all benefiting the church and the community. When they weren’t hard at working raising money for the community, Dot and Norm enjoyed the occasional trip to The Cape and Florida. In her later years Dot enjoyed partaking in the Putnam Senior Bus Trips, where she continued making friends and memories. Dorothy was an avid reader and enjoyed staying connected to friends and family at social gatherings and on the telephone.
She leaves two daughters, Pamela Maynard of N. Grosvenordale, Kim Aucoin (Scott) of Dudley; son, Corey Maynard (Maryann) of Northbridge, Mass.; brother, John “Jack” Bartkiewicz of South Carolina; and her longtime friend and companion, Little Bear, the energetic and loving Chihuahua.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 16 at St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale. Burial was private. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
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Interact Club: Focus on food insecurity
PUTNAM — This year the Putnam Rotary Club’s Interact is focusing on food insecurity so it was no surprise that Interact Club had a booth set up in Rotary Park recently.
The goal was to raise awareness and donations for Day Kimball Hospital Hematology Oncology Caitlyn’s Cupboard. This is a food pantry serving financially insecure cancer patients. The club had brochures on hand explaining what Cailyn’s Cupboard is and a food item wish list.
The Interact Club received $66 in donations and boxes of food items from the Quinebaug Valley Regional Rotaract Club.
For more information about DKH Caitlyn’s Cupboard contact
Rotarian Roberta Rocchetti, an Interact Club advisor, thanked Interact members Gabriell Cerasiello, Paige Perry, Jack Daley, Calleigh Levesque, Alyssa Daniels and Rotaract members Matthew Gardiner and Larda Yottivong for taking part.
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Interact Club members recently set up a booth to raise awareness about food insecurity. From left: Paige Perry, Calleigh Levesque Alyssa Daniels and Rotaract President Matthew Gardiner in the back. Courtesy photo.
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Wed. Oct. 29
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- Thompson artists Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O'Scolaigh Lange will be showing paintings and mixed media collage work through Dec. 1 Heirloom Food Company on North Main Street.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America." Please call for more info: 860-928-1035.
Sat. Nov. 1
Boot/Sock Drive
PUTNAM --- Senexet Grange is holding its Community Boot Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Municipal Complex. They are looking for new or gently used warm boots and new socks. Monetary donations welcome also. Make checks out to TEEG. Benefits TEEG.
Bottle, Can Drive
PUTNAM --- Putnam - Paws Cat Shelter is holding a Can and Bottle Drive from noon to 3 p.m. at the shelter, 74 School St. Please separate 2-liter bottles. Pet food and donations are always welcome. 860-315-1228.
Cocoa for Coats
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Family Resource Center will be holding Cocoa for Coats from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Putnam Farmers Market. Bring a new coat/jacket or a monetary donation (Checks made out to Putnam Resource Center with Cocoa For Coats in the memo). Free cocoa and free coffee. Matching donations for the first $200.
Sun. Nov. 2
Music
CHEPACHET --- The “Music at the Meeting House” at the Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will present Country Wild Heart at 2:30 p.m. All welcome. Free, but a free will offering will be taken. chepachetbaptist.org.
Tues. Nov. 4
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.
Wed. Nov. 5
Book Talk
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present Lisette Rimer, author, with “Back from Suicide: Before and After the Essential Patrick” at 6 p.m. at the library. Signed copies available – proceeds support the Patrick Wood Scholarship. www.backfromsuicide.com
Thur. Nov. 6
Book Signing
PUTNAM --- A book signing and talk for “The Flood of 1955” by Ron Coderre will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Aspinock Historical Society office in the Municipal Complex. Coffee and … provided. RSVP:
Sat. Nov. 8
Fund-raiser Concert
POMFRET --- The Vanilla Bean Café will host a classical guitar concert with Mark and Beverly Davis at 7 p.m. by the Pomfret Proprietors to help Pomfret Historical Society raise money for renovations and repairs in the Old Town House. $25. 860-465-7228.
Sat. Nov. 9
Lantern Workshop
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “Korean Lotus Lantern Workshop” from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at the library. Presented by the Korean Spirit & Culture Promotion Project. Registration required: 960-963-6826.
Tues. Nov. 11
Veterans Tribute
PUTNAM --- The Mayotte-Viens American Legion Post 13 will present its Guest Bartender Night and Veterans Tribute to Ron Coderre, Bruce Hay and Brian Maynard at 5:30 p.m. at Marley’s Pub. Tips and donations raised support American Legion Post 13 youth programs and veteran programs.
Wed. Nov. 12
Writing
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present “From Fuzzy Idea to Finished Story: Crafting a Murder Mystery” by local author Sarah P. Blanchard from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Author talk and book signing.
Sat. Nov. 15
Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association Station 76 will hold its 20th annual toy collection from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring a new unwrapped toy or a donation.
Sat. Nov. 22
250th Event
PUTNAM --- The Putnam CT250 250th Anniversary Celebration of the Declaration of Independence Kick Off will feature a roast beef dinner followed by a band at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523. Dinner is from 5 to 7 and the band Jailbreak follows from 7 to 11 p.m. $20/pp or $40 per couple. Tickets at the Putnam Recreation Department.
Cow Chip Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Lions Club will hold its 19th annual Cow Chip Raffle from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Pomfret School Dining Hall. $120 per ticket, includes admission for two. Benefits local charitable groups and traditional humanitarian Lions charitable causes. Need not be present to win. Tickets: 860-428-4364.
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Bank recognized
Jewett City Savings Bank was recently presented with an award for initiating the highest dollar amount of Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans in Connecticut for 2025. Michael Alberts, president and CEO of Jewett City Savings Bank, said: “We’re proud to be recognized for our lending efforts and to have an experienced and dedicated lending team passionate about helping our customers and neighbors.”
Head of School
POMFRET — The Rectory School community recently formally installed Julie Anderson as the School’s sixth Head of School and first female leader in its 105-year history. In her installation address, Anderson said: “But an installation isn’t really about one person—it’s about celebrating a shared journey, our collective work, our hopes for the future, and the community that we will continue to shape together.”
Bank honored
OXFORD, Mass. — bankHometown was recently recognized as a Financial Services Industry Top Workplaces award winner and has received three additional Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for Fall 2025: Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, and Professional Development.
Gym dedicated
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Academy recently dedicated the newly named Morgan Gymnasium (formerly South Campus Gymnasium) in recognition of Patricia Morgan and her extraordinary contributions to the school’s athletic programs through The Beagary Trust. She directs The Beagary Trust, one one of The Woodstock Academy’s most generous benefactors. She helped establish and expand the hockey program and has also quietly enhanced countless programs and initiatives across both campuses, many of which would not exist without her partnership.
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