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Timothy Hand Jr.
PUTNAM — Timothy M. Hand Jr., 31, of Church Street, died Nov. 24, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital. He was the husband of Marie (Trudo) Hand and the proud expectant father of their child due in January. Born in 1982 in Providence, he was the son of Timothy and Joyce (Lemay) Hand of Pascoag.
A native of Burrillville, Timothy attended Burrillville High School and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Pascoag Council 383. Most recently, he was a student at Johnson & Wales studying culinary nutrition and a Chef at Costantino’s Ristorante in Providence. Timothy immersed himself and those he loved in cooking, gardening, science, hiking, music, and travel. He was passionate about life and the natural world around him.
In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves his brother, Jonathan Hand, wife Sabrina and son Dolan of Johnston, R.I.; sisters Rebecca Hand of Pascoag, and Elizabeth Hand and son James Lubas of Pascoag; relatives in law: John and Elaine Trudo of Thompson, Leah Trudo of Thompson, Anne Carraher, husband Michael and children Benjamin, Meghan, and goddaughter Lauren of Dayville.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 30 at St. Patrick Church, Harrisville, R.I., with burial in St. Patrick Cemetery, Pascoag. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Doreen F. Riley
PUTNAM --- Doreen F. Riley, 58, former of Putnam, died Nov. 2, 2013, at Hartford Hospital.
She was the wife of the late Frank E. Riley who died Feb. 28, 2011. She was born Feb. 14, 1955, in Worcester.
She was married Dec. 17, 1976, in her home in Putnam where she then started her family.
She worked at Anglo Fabrics in Webster and Brooks Distribution in Dayville until she fell ill in 2000.
She enjoyed playing computer games, watching the gameshow network and doing her crossword puzzles. She also loved going to the Circle of Fun every year in Putnam.
She leaves her children, Jennifer Bellone of Manchester and Patricia Riley of Plainfield; grandchildren, Julianna, Bethany, Christopher, Alexander, Miranda and Gavin; siblings MaryAnn Long of Plainfield, Paul Carpenter of Norwich and John Carpenter of Putnam, Carolyn and Beverly Zela of Dudley, Duncan Zela of Woodstock and Eddie Zela of Plainfield.
The funeral will be held in the spring. Contact family for more information. Donations may be made to: Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd. Newington, CT 06111.
Roland Bourque Jr.
PLAINFIELD — Roland George Bourque Jr. 54, of Ward Lane, Moosup, Nov. 26, 2013, at home.
He was born May 5, 1959, in Norwich a son of Anna (Simonds) Bourque of Moosup and the late Roland G. Bourque Sr. He had been a lifelong resident of Moosup. Roland was a 1978 graduate of Plainfield High School and a graduate of Rhode Island Trade Shop School.
He was employed as a Master Mechanic at King Cadillac since 1983. Roland was a member of the NRA, an avid reader, enjoyed feeding the birds.
Besides his mother he leaves a son Roland G. Bourque III of Moosup; two daughters Rebecca Bourque and Susan Bourque both of Moosup; a brother and sister-in-law Arthur and Carla Bourque of Moosup; a sister and brother-in-law Eileen and Ron Berti of Putnam; a granddaughter Anna Rose Chavez-Bourque; his former wife Donna Bourque of Moosup.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 30 in All Hallows Church, Moosup, with burial in All Hallows Cemetery. Donations: St. Jude children’s Hospital P.O.Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home, Plainfield.
Rita Girard
VERNON — Rita R. (Benoit) Girard, 96, of Vernon, formerly of Dayville, died Nov. 27, 2013, at the Fox Hill Center in Vernon. She was the wife of the late Albert Girard. He died in 1984.
She was born April 29, 1917, in Putnam, daughter of the late Alphonse and Antoinette (Gosselin) Benoit. She had made her home in Dayville, and Worcester for many years. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Dayville and the former St. Anne Church in Ballouville, and involved for many years with the church’s activities.
She leaves her daughter Cecile Girard of Rochester, N.Y.; sons Leon Girard (Pauline) of Tolland, Ronald Girard (Debbie) of Vernon; grandchildren Richard, Paul, Bryan, Stephen, Albert, Michael, Melissa, and 14 great-grandchildren, two sisters-in-law Lorraine Benoit of Manchester, Bertha Benoit of Woodstock. She was predeceased by two brothers Donald Benoit and Albert Benoit.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 2 in St. Joseph Church, Dayville, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: St. Joseph Church, PO Box 487, Dayville, CT 06241. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Julia C. Mahon
THOMPSON — Julia C. Mahon, 97, of Thompson Road died Nov. 28, 2013, at home. She was the wife of the late Edmund Mahon. Born in 1916 in Phenix City, Ala., she was the daughter of the late Francis C. and Ferol (Smith) Cunha.
Mrs. Mahon worked as a librarian for both Tourtellotte Memorial High School and the Thompson school systems
Mrs. Mahon was an accomplished writer; writing many children’s books and had numerous articles published in several magazines. She also enjoyed cooking and won several area cooking contests, she was the regional reporter for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, and very active at St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale where she served on the Bishop’s Advisory Council.
She leaves a son Paul Mahon of Worcester, a daughter Rosemary Jackson of Middleboro, Mass.; three sisters Agnes Howard of Columbus, Ga., Madeline Welch of Putnam, and Margaret Bibek of N. Grosvenordale; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by two sons Thomas “Gus” Mahon, John Mahon Sr., and a daughter Elizabeth Mahon.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 2 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255 Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
John Marszalkowski Sr.
DANIELSON — John Marszalkowski Sr., 70, died Nov. 21, 2013, at Regency Heights of Danielson after several years battling brain cancer. He was the husband of the late Florita Rankin-Marszalkowski.
He was born Aug. 31, 1943, in Webster. His hobbies included: fishing, coloring, and playing cards. He leaves behind his children: John Jr. of Putnam, Theresa of North Carolina, Robert of Attleboro, Mass., Marty of Jewett City, Barbara of Thompson, George of Moosup, Bobby of Florida and Rose of North Carolina; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson .
Patricia Regis
BROOKLYN — Patricia J. Regis, 59, of South Main Street, Brooklyn, Nov. 24, 2013, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after a long illness. She was the wife of Rick Regis. They were married Sept. 25, 1993. She was born Aug. 18, 1954, in Providence, daughter of the late August and Eileen (Lafrance) Mende.
She had made her home in the Brooklyn Danielson area for over 21 years. Patricia with her mother operated the Maple Glen Inn in Foster, R.I., for many years. She hosted many dart and billiard tournaments. She enjoyed collecting carousels and hobby horses.
She leaves in addition to her husband Rick, four children, Aaron Higgins, Nathan Higgins, Kaitlyn Regis Lazor, Taylor Regis; brother, August W. Mende; grandchildren, Alyse Lazor, Devika Higgins. She was predeceased by her brother, David E. Mende.
A Chapel Service was Dec. 2 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Anthony Lechert
WOODSTOCK — Anthony T. Lechert, 62, husband of Vone (Inthirathvongsy) Lechert, died Nov. 24, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.
Anthony was born in Webster, son of the late Anthony T. and Fleurette J. (Paquette) Lechert and lived in Woodstock for many years. He was a machinist and tool maker. He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Donations: MSPCA. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Beverly McDonald
QUINEBAUG — Beverly A. (Donovan) McDonald, 76, of Quinebaug, died Nov. 29, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.
Beverly was born in Thompson, daughter of the late Mary H. Donovan. She lived in Quinebaug most of her life. She was a retired shoe factory worker and was well known for her work with wallpaper. She enjoyed going to the casino and was a member of the Nipmuc Tribe. She was also a member of the Quinebaug Fire Department Ladies Auxilary.
She was predeceased by her husband, John McDonald. She leaves two brothers, Donald Donovan (Jaucqueta) of N. Grosvenordale, Ronald Donovan (Alice) of Bridgeport; two sister-in-laws, Jean Donovan of Quinebaug, Norma Donovan of Webster; a brother-in-law, Norman Charrette of Putnam. She was predeceased by two brothers, Edward Donovan Sr., Joseph Donovan Sr., and a sister, Constance Charrette.
The Funeral Service was Dec. 4 with burial in West Thompson Cemetery. Donations: Quinebaug Fire Department. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.