John F. Kenyon

PUTNAM — John F. Kenyon, 76, of Putnam, died June 15, 2014, at home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Dorothy (Smick) Kenyon. 

He was born June 24, 1937, in Putnam, son of John and Kathleen (Watts) Kenyon. He was a construction worker, retiring early due to illness. John was an avid NASCAR fan and loved his John Deere Tractors.

He leaves in addition to his wife Dorothy;, his children, Todd Dexter (Barbara), Shaun Kenyon (Barbara), Debbie Kenyon, Jean Mayo, Kelly French (Tim), Dana Lefebvre (Mark Sr.); his brothers Tom Kenyon (Sue), and Paul Kenyon; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; his care giver during his final days Catrina Kata. He was predeceased by his daughter Donna Tetreault and his sister Joan Kenyon.

The Graveside Service was June 19 in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Smith &Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Richard W. Remillard

PUTNAM — Richard “Bear” W. Remillard, 61, of Bibeault St., died June 22, 2014, at home.  He married Jacalyn (Chesser) Remillard on May 25, 1984 in Whipple’s Chapel.  Born in 1952 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Cyril and Rachael (Pacheco) Remillard.

Mr. Remillard was employed as a C.N.A. for Westview Nursing Home.  He previously worked at Electric Boat as a pipe hanger, and a box maker for Johnson Corrugated.  He was a member of the Men’s Auxiliary of the Putnam VFW 1325, the AARP, and the National Rifle Association.  He enjoyed playing “pitch” at the Putnam Elk’s for over 25 years. 

In addition to his wife,  he leaves his sons, Robert R. Remillard (Angela) of Stafford Springs, and Jesse R. Remillard of Putnam; his brothers, Maurice Remillard (Phyllis) , and Robert Remillard of Thompson; his grandchildren, Caleb Michael Remillard, and Trevor Richard Remillard; his nephew, Maurice; nieces, Tracy, Rachael, and Lisa.  He was predeceased by his stepfather, Arthur Pacheco. 

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. June 28 with a funeral service beginning at 7 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Donations: c/o Jacalyn Remillard for the care of Caleb & Trevor Remillard, 80 Bibeault St., Putnam, CT 06260. 

 

Diana Paetzell

DAYVILLE — Diana Marie (Smith) Paetzell, 60, of Dayville, died June 15, 2014, in Putnam.  

She was the daughter of Elaine Mae (Crain) Repsher and the late William Robert Smith.  She was predeceased by her husband, Alan Earl Paetzell, to whom she was married on Sept. 30, 1989, in Easton, Penn., and was sealed in the Washington, D.C. temple on April 23, 1999.  

She was born in Pen Argyl, Penn. where she grew up and graduated from Pen Argyl Area High School in 1971.  She earned her associate’s degree in applied science from Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital in 1975.  She worked at St. Luke’s Hospital from 1974 to 1988 and was an Adjunct Professor at Northampton County Area Community College from 1984 to 1988.  She moved to Connecticut where she was employed at Day Kimball Hospital as an Ultrasound Sonographer starting in 2000.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ashford.   Diana loved her pets Bella, Alex and Duncan.  She also loved reading, crafts and gardening.  

She leaves her daughter, Aliana Jessica Paetzell of Dayville; her mother, Elaine Mae (Crain) Repsher, of Putnam; a brother, Charles Curtis Repsher and sister-in-law, Heidi Marie Repsher of Quakertown, Penn., and niece and nephew, Sara Noelle Repsher and Mark Turner Repsher.  

The Funeral was June 20 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ashford. Donations: Aliana Paetzell through the Day Kimball Credit Union.  Aliana graduated from HH Ellis Technical High School with the Class of 2014 on June 18. Aliana Paetzell Educational Account at Northeastern CT Healthcare Credit Union, Inc., Day Kimball Hospital, 320 Pomfret Street, Putnam CT, 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Gwendolyn Potter

WOODSTOCK — Gwendolyn Beatrice Withers Potter, 92, of Woodstock, died June 10, 2014, at home. She was the wife of Richard F. Potter. He died Dec. 25, 2012. 

She was born Oct. 30, 1921, in Washington, DC, daughter of Ernest and Elsie (Vaughan) Withers Sr.

She was a 1939 graduate of Woodstock Academy. She had a great love for birds and nature’s beauty. Gwendolyn traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad. She had a great interest in other cultures. Gwendolyn spent her life caring for others. 

She leaves her sons Richard Potter of Cromwell, Dennis Potter of Woodstock, her daughters Patricia Sarasin (Kenneth) of Woodstock; Susan Norris (Scott) of Enfield; siblings William Withers of Auburn, Gladys Ekman of Maryland (formerly of Woodstock), Dorothy Szarkowicz of Ballouville, Sally Hooker of Lubbock, Texas; half-sisters Ruth O’Brien, Mary Knapp, Viola Hull; grandchildren Elizabeth Norris, Lauren Norris, Cassandra Clair, Sharie Potter, Paula Potter; great-grandson Maddox Roy. She was predeceased by her grandson James Clair, brother Ernest Withers, sister Marjorie Potter and daughter-inlaw Judith.

The Graveside Service was June 14 in Center Cemetery, Woodstock. Donations: Muddy Brook Fire Department, P.O. Box 222, East Woodstock, CT 06244. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Barry G. Baker

FABYAN — Barry G. Baker, 60 of Fabyan, died June 18, 2014, at home.

Barry was born in Norwich, son of the late Lloyd and May (Marquis) Baker and lived in Fabyan most of his life.  He was a grocery clerk for many years at Park ‘N Shop in Dudley.  He enjoyed yard work, gardening and tinkering.

He leaves his wife of 39 years, Joanne C. (Note) Baker; two sons, Michael Baker of Worcester and Travis Baker of Grafton, Mass.; a daughter, Samantha Baker of Spencer, Mass.; three brothers, Joseph Baker of Fabyan, Mark Baker of N. Grosvenordale and Robert Baker of Wisconsin; two sisters, Linda Gauthier of N. Grosvenordale and Mary Garey of Wisconsin; two grandchildren.

The funeral was private. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Lily Gaucher

PUTNAM — Lily R. (Koff) Gaucher, 68, died June 15, 2014, at home after being stricken ill.

She was born in Norwich and raised in N. Grosvenordale, the daughter of the late John Koff. She moved to Putnam in 1998. She attended Tourtellotte Memorial High School and earned her high school diploma.

Ms. Gaucher first worked in production at Colt’s Plastics in N. Grosvenordale. She then worked at the Putnam Button Factory. She was employed at Jacobs Rubber and then for 26 years at Frito Lay, both in Dayville, retiring in 2011.

She enjoyed collecting hummingbird memorabilia. She was blessed with a green thumb and liked growing plants. She loved the ocean and picnicking. 

She leaves two sons, Kenneth C. Carpenter Jr. of N. Grosvenordale and Eugene J. Gaucher Jr. of Thompson; a daughter, Jennifer G. Evans (Trevor) of Sterling; six grandchildren; her mother, Lily (Colbridge) Koff of Dover, Del.; a brother, John Koff of Dover; her lifelong friend, Esther St.Amant of Dayville.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. June 27 with a celebration of her life at 7 at Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, Webster.

 

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