Jeannette Cartier

WOODSTOCK — Jeannette Veleda Cartier, 83, died Jan. 19, 2014, at Regency Heights in Danielson.  She was born March 30, 1930, in Putnam, the daughter of the late Edouardina (Garceau) and Fernand Phaneuf Sr. 

Jeannette was raised in Woodstock and was a graduate of Putnam Catholic Academy. While attending PCA, she worked at Montgomery Ward as a secretary. During this time she met the love of her life John R. “Jack” Cartier whom she married in June of 1949. They were together until his death in March of 2011. Jeannette and Jack enjoyed their many adventures traveling abroad, across the U.S., their numerous cruises and spending time at the beach. She especially loved Paris.

Jeannette had several hobbies, including knitting, sewing and reading. She also had a great love for education and continued to take college courses throughout her life. Jeannette was the CEO and “boss” of Eastern Estimating and never let Jack forget it. She made her home in Woodstock, Brewster Mass., and Dunedin, Fla. She returned to Connecticut in 2009.

Jeannette was predeceased by her son, John E. Cartier of Woodstock in 2004.  She leaves her daughter, Judith Favreau (Roland) of Woodstock Valley; son, Jeffrey Cartier (Alice) of Harwich, Mass.; her brother, Fernand Phaneuf Jr. (Lorraine) of Woodstock, her grandchildren: Danielle Bedard (Matt), John C. Cartier, Jay Goodier (Kim), Jesse Goodier (Kathleen), Nicole Favreau; Brad Favreau (Amy), Jamie Cartier and her fiancé Jonathan Poulin, Wesley Cartier; four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be at noon Feb. 15 at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. Donations: Charity of one’s choice. 

 

Albert T. Larrow,

WWII vet

DANIELSON — Albert T. Larrow, 86, of Danielson, died Jan. 18, 2014. He was born Nov. 17, 1917.

Mr. Larrow served in the U.S. Navy serving with the Seabees during WWII. He met his wife in 1948, the former Charlotte Durand of Putnam and they were married on Feb. 18, 1950. He was a communicant of St. James Church. Mr. Larrow worked for 28 years for EN Curtis Transportations as a truck driver, then seven years for Burgmeyer Trucking and the last 10 years for Frito Lay. 

Mr. Larrow was a member of the Danielson Fire Department, The Danielson Elks 1706, Danielson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2650. He along with Foxy Fortin and Joe Raymond were involved with the Danielson Little League and he served as president for a season. Mr. Larrow and his wife spent the last 16 winters in Fort Myers, Fla., where he enjoyed the Red Sox Spring Training. 

He leaves his wife of 64 years Charlotte Larrow; children Gary Larrow (Patricia) of Putnam; his son Michael Larrow (Sherry) of Freemont, Ind.; daughter Charlotte Larrow of Brooklyn; son Steven Larrow (Terri) of Brooklyn; son Kenneth Larrow (Phyllis) of Danielson; son Edward Larrow (Susan) of Pomfret; grandchildren Patricia, Shannon, Kyle, Trevor, Michael, Joseph, Jeffrey, Angela, Edward, Leanne, Charlotte, Tyler, Alexandra and Gabriella. His great grandchildren Sean, Brianna, Hayden, Tate, Sophia, Brady, Griffin, Dean, Ellie, Carter, Ella, Rosie, Mason, Cooper, Ava; brother Eugene Larrow of Danielson; sister Alice Sears of Brooklyn; brother William Larrow of Washington state. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Delvina Larrow, and sister Blanche Desaulniers, brothers Joseph and Philip Larrow, his grandson Sean and son-in-law David Wheeler.  The Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 25 at St James Church, Danielson. Donations: Senior Resources Agency on Aging, 19 Ohio Ave., Norwich, Connecticut 06360. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

R. ‘Shrubs’ Breton

NAPLES, Fla. — Richard “Shrubs” Breton died Jan. 17, 2014, following a brief illness.

“Shrubs” grew up in Putnam, graduated from Marianapolis Preparatory School and continued his studies at UConn.

“Shrubs” moved to Naples in 1996 following a successful career as a chef and restaurateur in Falmouth, Mass.  He was the heart of any conversation, a true improvisationalist, enjoyed domestic and international travel and was always involved in a variety of sports and recreational activities surrounding his sons, Jack and Cole.  

He leaves Amy Smith Breton, his wife of 33 years; sons Jack Cooper Breton and Cole Robert Breton; sister, Theresa, Carver of Mystic; brother Albert Breton (Gloria) of Willington; other family members Ann and James Maloney of Ft. Myers, Fla.,  Steven and Phyllis Harvey of Naples, Fla. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert Breton and Bertha Breton, brother Robert Breton and sister, Sr. Eleanor Breton.  Services were Jan. 23  at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples. Donations: Avow Hospice, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL. 34105.

 

Gisele Brodeur

PUTNAM — Gisele R. Brodeur, 97, formerly of Myers St., died Jan. 23, 2014, in The Colonial Rehabilitation and Care Center in Plainfield. Born in 1916 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Ovila and Alexina (Demers) Brodeur.

Miss Brodeur was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation. She was employed as a hairdresser at several beauty salons before working at Hales in Ballouville for several years.

She leaves her sister, Simone R. Ouellette of Putnam; a niece Michelle Szarkowicz (Steve)  and their sons Joel Szarkowicz of Newtown and Justin Szarkowicz of Putnam; and a nephew Paul Ouellette (Kathe) of Norwich and their daughters Erica Ouellette of Baltic and Heather Ouellette of Hermosa Beach, Calif.  Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes.

 

Beatrice M. Gardner

STRAFFORD, N.H. and THOMPSON — Beatrice M. Gardner, 70, of Crown Point Rd., formerly of Hillside Ave. Thompson, died Jan. 25, 2014, in Frisbie Memorial Hospital.  Born in 1943 in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Alpherie and Jeanette (Lucier) Forcier and the wife of Harold C. Gardner Sr.

Mrs. Gardner worked as a paper carrier for the Telegram & Gazette in the Webster and Thompson area. Beatrice volunteered as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts. She enjoyed fishing.

In addition to her husband, Beatrice leaves her sons, Harold C. Gardner Jr. (Cheryle) of Chester, N.H., and James Gardner (Nilda) of Willimantic; daughter, Linda A. Sylvester (Brad) of Strafford; five grandchildren.

 

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 31 in Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.  A gathering will begin at 9 a.m. Feb. 1 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial  at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.  Burial follows in St. Joseph Cemetery.  

 

Charles G. Page,

Vietnam era vet

BROOKLYN — Charles G. Page, 74, formerly of Brooklyn, died Jan. 21, 2014, at Pendleton Nursing and Rehab in Stonington. 

He was born in Putnam on April 29, 1939, son of the late Charles A. and Ramona (Gardiner) Page. Mr. Page served in the Army during the Vietnam era. He was a member of the Mohegan Indian Tribe. 

He leaves  many friends. The Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 1  in Tillinghast Funeral Home, 433 Main Street, Danielson. Burial will be in the spring in South Cemetery, Brooklyn. 

 

James W. Goglia,

Marine vet

PUTNAM —  James W.  Goglia, 71, of Putnam, died on Jan. 24, 2014.  Born in Boston, on the 4th of July, he always said he enjoyed the fact that everyone celebrates his birthday.  Jim was a typical city kid that gave his Mom, Aggie (Brown) Goglia, and his Dad, Jack Goglia their share of headaches and heartaches.  He was street smart, living in the East End.  Wanting a better life for their children, Jack and Aggie packed up the kids, older brother John, Jam and younger sister Jackie and moved to a pretty house with a pool in the peaceful town of N. Grosvenordale.  The many years spent there were so important to help Jim grow into the strong good man that he was saving four lives in the process.  He was a proud former Marine, running the “brig” while stationed on the FDR aircraft carrier on the Mediterranean Tour.  The stories that he would tell of his time spent in Greece, France, Italy, and Spain were sad, funny, and gave us an insight to the special man that he was.  Rarely ever seen without his signature Budweiser can in hand, he was laid back and easy going, never in a hurry.  When asked to go somewhere with family or friends, his favorite response was, “Ok, I’m off  like a herd of turtles!”  He always maintained a slim body on his 6-foot tall frame, even while giving into his sweet tooth often.  He enjoyed many summer days ideally fishing at his sister Jackie’s and brother in-law Ronnie’s beach pond cottage.  When in South Carolina fishing or hanging out with his brother in-law Harry, was what he loved to do.  He enjoyed NASCAR racing.  He was a really good cook and water skied in his younger days.  Wood burning was a passion and he took pride in his many creations.  

He was employed at Aronson Tire Co, in Auburn before moving to Florida.  There he was employed at CEC Elevator Cab, a division of Otis Elevators in Ft. Lauderdale.  He moved back to Connecticut  and worked in the shipping-carton department for Frito Lay, retiring nine years ago.  

He was married to Karen (Mease) Goglia Hoyt, the mother of two of his children, Jeff Goglia, and Robin Hart.  They divorced, but remained friends until her passing.  He was predeceased by his daughter, Christina Lee Goglia.  Jim was diagnosed with cancer in September 2012, then a stroke, Dec. 23, 2012, changed his life from retirement in Dillon, S.C., to Oakwood Rehabilitation in Webster

He leaves his son, Jeff Goglia, and partner, Brenda Kingsbury of Brooklyn;  his grandchildren, Evan McCellan Goglia, Nathan McCellan Goglia; his daughter, Robin Hart (Ronnie) of Dayville; his grandchild, Angie Hart and her partner Jason Eaton of Port St. Lucie, FL; his great grandchild, Jayla Hart Eaton; his grandchildren, Ryan Hart and partner, Brittany Caye, and Shean Hart; his sister Jackie Daigneault (Ronnie) of Lisbon and Beach Pond, CT and their families; his lifelong heart friend, Donna R. Reynolds of Danielson; his lifelong heart friends and recent care givers, Kenneth and Maria Ware of Putnam; the Nedzweckas and Ware families of N. Grosvenordale; the Ware Family of Dover, Del.; and the Lewis family of Dillon; his dog Mac. 

Cremation by Gilman and Valade Funeral Home & Cremation service.  A celebration of his life will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 1 at the home of Kenneth and Maria Ware, 146 Liberty Hwy, Putnam. Donations: Any animal shelter or animal rescue.  

 

Dorothy Johnson

WOODSTOCK — Dorothy L. Johnson died Jan. 19, 2014, at Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn.  She was born June 22, 1919, in Coventry, R.I., the daughter of the late C. William and Annie M. (Kettelle) Whitford. After graduation from Coventry High School, she was employed in the office of the Thies Dyeing Mills.  While working there, the company changed ownership twice and she worked there for a total of 39 years. She was formerly a member of the Knotty Oak Baptist Church and served as a Sunday school teacher, deaconess, choir member and church secretary. She was a member of Eastford Baptist Church.

In 1972, she married Arthur E. Johnson of Woodstock.  In 1975 they moved to Woodstock to make it their permanent home.  Arthur died April 23, 2004. 

She leaves a niece, Carole Simpson (William) of E. Haddam; a great-niece, Christine French (Mason) of Edgewater, Fla.; a great-great-niece Heather French of Austin; a great-great-nephew William French of Edgewater; a stepson Bruce Johnson (Susan) of Woodstock; a stepdaughter Sharon Plouff of Little River, S.C.; grandchildren Sherry Greene (Gary) of Thompson, Kevin Greene (Diane) of Knoll Wood, Texas, Lynn James (Daniel) of Brooklyn, Jeffrey Johnson (Judy) of Danielson; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister Margaret E. Baker and a brother Malcolm W. Whitford.

The Funeral was Jan. 27 at Eastford Baptist Church with interment in the spring in Center Cemetery, Woodstock. Donations: Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Road, Eastford, CT 06242. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

John M. Nimchek

PUTNAM — John M. Nimchek, 76, of Ballou St., died Jan. 19, 2014, in Day Kimball Hospital.  He is the husband of Mae (Kelaita) Nimchek.  He born in 1937 and was the son of the late Michael and Olga (Semanitzky) Nimchek.

Before moving to the Putnam area in 2001, he was raised, lived, and worked in the Terryville/Bristol area.  He was an extreme fan of the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams, and enjoyed watching all sports.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughters, Kim Griffin (Edward) of Cambridge, N.Y., and Dawn Condon (Tony) of Queensbury, N.Y.; brother, Paul Nimchek (Patricia) of Torrington; sisters, Mary Plant of Ransomville, N.Y., and Ollie Picard (Denis) of Kensington; grandchildren, Brittany, Lauren, John, Jessica, Laurie and Julia; four great-grandchildren.  Niece Maria Watson of Thompson has been especially close with John and Mae.  John is predeceased by his son, John Nimchek, and brother, Michael Nimchek and his wife Patricia. 

A Memorial Service was Jan. 25 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church, Terryville. Donations: American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St. Putnam.

 

W. ‘Bill’ Wilmot

POMFRET — Willard “Bill” James Wilmot, 74, of Pomfret died Jan. 15, 2014, at Backus Hospital, Norwich. 

Born Jan. 22, 1939, in East Chicago, Ind., he was the son of Russell and Ellen (Edwardson) Wilmot. Bill embraced his family and friends with quiet generosity, a loving and accepting heart, and benevolent pragmatism. Bill served in the Navy and was a director of International Sales and Marketing in the wire and cable industry, helping businesses grow into international markets. He had travelled the world, and was a gracious host and chef for visitors from across the globe. He loved the water, sailing. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Woodstock. 

He leaves his wife Linda S. (Robinson) Wilmot of Pomfret; sons Jeffrey Alexander of Philadelphia, Ryan Alexander of Upton Mass., Bill Wilmot of Hull, Mass., and Gregory Wilmot of Pomfret. The Memorial Service was Jan. 25 at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, with burial at the Woodstock Hill Cemetery with military honors. Donations: VNA of Southern Worcester County at 534 School St, Webster, MA 01570.  Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Mary L. Dixon

DAYVILLE — Mary L. Dixon, 94, of Dayville died Jan. 17, 2014, at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. She was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Brooklyn daughter of the late Eugene and Roseanna (Renaud) DeVillez. She was the wife of the late Carleton Dixon Sr.   She loved to knit and crochet, play cards and was an avid Red Sox Fan. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in Dayville. She leaves her children, Gloria Sabourin (Bill) of Danielson, Carleton “Dickie” Dixon and Sherri of Putnam, Robert “Buzz” Dixon (Janice) of S. Killingly; sisters, Claire Sabourin of Dayville, Nancy Bernier of Danielson, Lorraine Collins of Lebanon, Florina Weaver of Putnam and Theresa Davis of Brooklyn; grandchildren, great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her son, Charles Dixon; grandson, Scott Dixon; sisters, Ida Blair, Dora Petecki, Alice LaFontaine and Pauline Nichols; brothers, Leon, Theodore and Eugene DeVillez and her cat Mittens. 

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 25, at St. Joseph Church, Dayville. Donations: Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT 06260; or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Tillinghast Funeral Home, Danielson.

 

L. ‘Lottie’ Bembenek

DUDLEY — Leocadia “Lottie” (Moninski) Bembenek, 81, of Dudley, died Jan. 25, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. Her husband, Vincent J. Bembenek, died in 1999.  Lottie was born in Dudley, daughter of Anthony and Frances (Krupinski) Moninski and lived in Dudley.  She was a member of St. Andrew Bobola Church in Dudley and the Holy Rosary Sodality.  She leaves a son, Ronald Bembenek and his wife Louise of Dudley; three daughters, Debbie Barrett (Mark) of Thompson, Cindi Groh and her companion, Brian Tittle of Thompson, Kathi Lauzon (George) of Dudley; two brothers, Anthony Moninski of Webster and Charles Moninski of Maine; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson.  She was predeceased by a son, James B. Bembenek and a brother, Eugene Moninski of Dudley. The funeral was Jan. 29 in St. Andrew Bobola Church, Dudley, with burial in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster.  Shaw-Majercik FH..

 

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