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Ellen (Blanchette) St. Jean
WOODSTOCK — Ellen (Blanchette) St. Jean, 69, of Tripp Road, Woodstock, died May 9, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her family. She was the wife of Bruce St. Jean. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Wilbert and Mary Nora (Comeau) Blanchette.
Ellen graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1972 and went on to hold many positions during her professional career, including 15 years at Aetna, as well as many years at Hometown Properties as a Real Estate agent.
In her spare time, Ellen enjoyed traveling, visiting the beaches of Newport, watching the Red Sox, and spending time with her family and friends around the backyard campfire.
She leaves her daughter, Megan St. Jean of Woodstock; brother Paul Blanchette (Jo Anne) of Horseheads, N.Y.; and her best friend of 40 years Nancy Carpenter of Clinton.
A celebration of life in Ellen’s honor will be held at a later date. Donations: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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