Theodore Anderson,

Army vet

E. WOODSTOCK — Theodore Anthony Anderson, 72, of  East Woodstock, died Jan. 17, 2014, at home. He was born March 21, 1941, in Putnam, son of the late Arvid and Doris Anderson. 

Ted was the owner of Anderson Construction Company and made his home in East Woodstock all his life. He was a graduate of the Woodstock Academy, where he participated in sports. After graduation he entered the U.S. Army serving in Germany. Ted was a proud member of the Muddy Brook Fire Department.

He leaves his son Kyle Anderson of Pomfret; his sister Signe Stevens of Woodstock nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Arvid Anderson. 

 A Graveside Service will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. Donations: Muddy Brook Fire Dept., PO Box 222, East Woodstock, CT 06244. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Annette DesLauriers

WALTHAM, Mass. — Annette DesLauriers, 53, of Waltham, formerly of Putnam, died Jan. 6, 2014, after a short illness at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Annette was born Nov.  29, 1960, in Putnam, daughter of Edgar and the late Lucille (Rondeau) DesLauriers.  

Annette graduated from St. Mary Catholic School, Putnam High School and UConn. She enjoyed arts and crafts and loved to paint. Annette also loved her cats.

She leaves her father Edgar DesLauriers of Putnam; sister Patricia Ann of Melbourne, Fla.; aunts, uncles and nieces and nephews, John Rondeau (Lillian)  of Putnam, Lucien DesLauriers of Escondido, Calif., Richard DesLauriers (Delores) of St. Petersburg, Fla., Theresa DesLauriers of N. Grosvenordale, Donald DesLauriers (Rhea) of Quinebaug, and Lorraine LaPalme of N. Grosvenordale.  Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Earl Bill,

WWII vet

WAUREGAN — Earl Bill, 92, of Manchester, formerly of Wauregan, died Jan. 14, 2014, at Manchester Hospital. He was the husband of Jeanne (Gladu) Bill. They were married July 21, 1945, in Sacred Heart Church. 

He was born Aug. 1, 1921, in Enfield, N.H., son of Lizifore and Rena (Mason) Bill. 

He moved to Wauregan in 1939 where he worked at Wauregan Mills. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan. Earl was a veteran of WWII, served with the U.S. Army and received a Purple Heart. After his honorable discharge, he went into the building and construction business working as a construction foreman for Gilbain and Schnip Construction Companies. He retired in 1984. Earl was member of the Wauregan Knights of Columbus, a Third Degree Knight, a Past Grand Knight, and served as financial secretary. He was active with the Community Kitchen in Wauregan as coordinator and cook. Earl was a former member of the Atwood Hose Co., an avid fly fisherman. His memberships include the Valley Springs Sportsman’s Club in Thompson, Pomfret Rod and Gun Club, Moosup American Legion and Wauregan VFW. 

In addition to his wife Jeanne, he leaves his son, Ronald Bill of Quincy, Mass.; two daughters: Andrea Mercier of Manchester and Jacqueline Riley of Woodbridge, Va.; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

The Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 18 in Sacred Heart Church in Wauregan, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Wauregan, with military honors. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

M. Scott Petersen,

WWII vet

WOODSTOCK — M. Scott Petersen, 95, of  Prospect Street, Woodstock, died Jan. 13, 2014, at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton, Mass., after  a long illness. Scott was born in Franklin, N.H., and moved to Woodstock at a young age. 

He was employed at Pratt and Whitney working in Gauge Control, retiring after 26 years. He was a veteran of WWII  serving with the U.S. Army. Scott was a member of the Putnam Masonic Lodge, AF & AM in Woodstock and the Woodstock American Legion #111.  

He leaves his wife of 65 years, Marilyn (Shead) Petersen, his son Scott G. Petersen and his wife Diane of N. Grosvenordale; granddaughters Maryellen Petersen and Leanne M. Petersen; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and mother Morris and Mary (Scott) Petersen and his sister Ann Mellen. 

Funeral Service will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 23 at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, with burial in the spring in Center Cemetery, Woodstock with military honors. Donations: Overlook Hospice, 88 Masonic Home Rd, Charlton, MA 01507. 

 

Daniel F. Perron,

WWII vet

BROOKLYN — Daniel F. Ferron, 93, of Brooklyn, and Sun City West, Ariz., died Jan. 5, 2014, at home in Arizona. He was born Dec. 18, 1920, in Woonsocket, R.I., son of the late Omer J. and Mary Anne (Chauvin) Ferron. He was the husband of Pamela Gagnon Ferron. They were married July 16, 2005. His first wife, Frances (Gagnon) Ferron, died Jan. 10, 1998. 

He was a graduate of Killingly High School, Class of 1939 and attended LaSalette Seminary for three years. Dan operated the Alice Eleanor Shop in Danielson from 1965 to 1995. He had also operated Puritan’s in Danielson from 1952 to 1965. Dan was a veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Army, a communicant of St. James Church in Danielson. Dan was a member of the Brooklyn Tennis Club for over 40 years. 

He leaves his wife Pamela; his step son Jeremy Gagnon (Marianne) of NY, NY; step daughter Rebecca (Sanjay) Purandare of Danville, Calif., three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Frances, a sister Solange Mays, two brothers, Paul and Roland. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 16 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Donations: St. James School Scholarship Fund, in memory of Daniel Ferron, St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson, CT 06239.  Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

Helen V. Meehan

WOODSTOCK — Helen Viola Meehan, 99, of Woodstock died Jan. 14, 2014, at Regency Heights in Danielson. She was the wife of the late James J. Meehan. He died in 2000.  Helen was born Feb. 8, 1914, in Putnam, daughter of Arthur and Gertrude (Billings) Garceau. 

She made her home in Woodstock most of her life and was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret where she was active for several years. She was a waitress at Deary Brothers and Putnam Country Club. Helen was a member of the Woodstock Historical Society. She had a great sense of humor and was known for being outspoken and always had things under control. She loved cooking, canning, baking and housekeeping. 

She leaves her son Michael of Woodstock; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Leona, Beatrice and Florence and her brother Harry. 

Graveside Services were Jan. 18 in Elmvale Cemetery in Woodstock. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St. 

 

A. ‘Pete’ Thibeault,

Korean war vet

MOOSUP — Alfred L. “Pete” Thibeault, 78, of Moosup, died Jan. 12, 2014, at the WW Backus Hospital in Norwich. He was the husband of Georgette Marie (Desjardins) Thibeault. They were married June 14, 1958.  

He was born April 20, 1935, in Taftville, son of the late Joseph and Eva (Desaulniers) Thibeault. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict serving in the U.S. Army. 

Pete worked as a brick layer’s tender and later was employed at Kaman Aerospace and retired from Pervel Industries. Pete worked part time for many years at the service station on the Turnpike in Moosup. He was a communicant of All Hallows Church in Moosup. He enjoyed working around his house and caring for his property. He was a fan of UConn girls’ basketball and the Boston Red Sox. Pete will be remembered for always helping people, he was always willing to lend a hand. 

He leaves his wife of 55 years Georgette Marie; his son Steven Thibeault (Sheryl) of Moosup; his brother Francis Thibeault of Missouri; two grandchildren Jason Thibeault; Amanda Thibeault and Jay Baillargeon;  great-grandson Jaimon. He was predeceased by his sisters Cecelia Martin and Delores Gibson.  

The Mass of Christian burial was Jan. 20 at All Hallows Church, Moosup, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson, with military honors. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

David G. Sharpe,

WWII vet

 MENDON, Mass. —  David G. Sharpe, formerly a longtime resident of Thompson,  died Dec. 20, 2013.  He was the husband of the late Elizabeth J (Benson) Sharpe who predeceased him in 1992. He was also predeceased by his granddaughter, Kathryn E. Sharpe in 2003.

Mr.  Sharpe was born Sept. 22, 1927, in Thompson, the only living child of the late  Kenneth C. and Natalie E. (Cutting) Sharpe. He was a graduate of Putnam High School class of 1946.

 He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

 Mr. Sharpe was employed for 21 years as a security officer for Wells Fargo throughout northern and southern Connecticut, retiring in 1989. He moved to Massachusetts in 1997 to be closer to his son David and family. With them, he enjoyed trips to Tortola, BVI, Cape Cod and most recently, Martha’s Vineyard as well as many local excursions. 

Mr. Sharpe enjoyed scaled model shipbuilding , Titanic history, playing his organ, and daily Bible reading. 

He leaves his son David D. Sharpe (Jennifer);  grandchildren Markenson, Gaberiel and Rachael all of Mendon; another son John E. Sharpe of N. Grosvenordale, and a daughter Diane E. Leger of Michigan. 

A Celebration of his life was Jan. 18 in Mendon. Donations: Wheels for Rachael, P.O. Box 150, Upton, MA 01568.  Buma Funeral Homes.