Kobe Blake 

Woodmansee

Kobe Blake Woodmansee was granted his Angel Wings on July 29, 2015, following a battle with premature birth at only 25 weeks old, weighing only 1 pound 11 ounces and having severe chronic lung disease. 

Kobe’s life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His gentle smile and most precious face could melt the hearts around him and though he never spoke a word, his voice and thoughts could always be heard. Although Kobe’s battle made him appear frail, he possessed strength, perseverance, and an ability to overcome incredible odds physically challenges. With Kobe’s passing we remind others that his life is one to be celebrated. 

He leaves his parents Alysia Stiggle and Kyle Woodmansee of Dayville; twin sister Alyvia Woodmansee and big sister Amiyah Woodmansee; maternal grandparents Betty Jo and Delroy Blair; paternal grandmother parents Joanne Thompson and Earl Woodmansee; great-grandparents Gloria and Melvyn Stiggle-Wheeler, Richard and Cheryl Dauphinais, and Crystal Dauphinais; aunts and uncles; Brittany, Jaliyah, Michelle, Kelly, Amanda, Matt, Courtney, Jimmy, Robert, Tammy, Cathy, Josh, Patricia, Camille, and Michael.

 A Calling Hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. Donations: UMass Memorial NICU, 119 Belmont St., Worcester, MA 01605. 

 

Barry C.  Bellerose

PUTNAM — Barry Charles Bellerose, 47, of Senexet Rd., died Aug. 1, 2015, in UMass Memorial Hospital.  He was the husband of Amy K. (Morris) Bellerose for 23 years.  Born in Putnam, he was the son of Normand and Gloria (Bellerive) Bellerose of Peoria, Ariz.

Mr. Bellerose worked as a programmer analyst for C.V.S. Caremark.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, as well as reading, playing cards, and games

In addition to his wife and parents, Barry leaves his sons, Zachary Alexander Bellerose and Matthew Jacob Bellerose, both of Putnam; his brother, Brian Bellerose of Mt. Jackson, Va.; and his sister, Barbara Bellerose of Glendale, Ariz. 

The Mass of Christian Burial is at noon Aug. 6 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam.  Burial is private. Donations: Bellerose Educational Fund, c/o Bank CNB, P.O. Box 6002, Putnam, CT 06260; or to the Marfan Foundation, 22 Manhasset Ave., Port Washington, NY, 11050.  Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Helen Harraden

E. WOODSTOCK — Helen Marie (Chambers) Harraden of E. Woodstock died peacefully at home July 28, 2015. 

She was born Feb. 6, 1918, in Braintree, Mass., to Robert and Sarah Chambers and lived most of her adult life in Woodstock. She worked at Linemaster Switch and Bugbee’s Department Store and was known for her charitable works. She was a 50-year member of the Betty Putnam Chapter No. 106 Order of the Eastern Star.  

She leaves her daughter Barbara (Stewart) Morse of E. Woodstock;  sons Jonathan (Belinda) Harraden of Adams, Mass., David (Sandee) Harraden of Woodstock and Naples, Fla.; son-in-in law and daughter-in-law Charles and Joan Fenick of Niantic; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband Fred C. Harraden II, one daughter, Sarah Fenick, and one son, Fred Harraden III.

Funeral arrangements are pending. Donations: East Woodstock Congregational Church, 220 Woodstock Road, E. Woodstock, CT 06244; or Muddy Brook Fire Department, PO Box 222, E. Woodstock, CT 06244. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Elizabeth Iafrate

DAYVILLE — Elizabeth Manchester Iafrate, 63, of Dayville, died July 30, 2015, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam after a battle with cancer.  She was the wife of Pastor Frank Iafrate of Garden City Baptist Church, Dayville. 

She was born April 12, 1952, in Pawtucket, R.I. She was the daughter of the late Albert S. Manchester and the late Dorothy (Bauer) Manchester, and the sister of the late James Manchester. 

Elizabeth was a graduate of Seekonk High School in 1970.  She worked for many years at Norton Company, currently Honeywell, in Cranston. She was known for her unwavering faith, her charitable works, and her kindness to all.  She was a lover of animals, especially horses.  

She leaves her stepson Frank Iafrate Jr. (Lisa); two grandchildren, Kenneth Iafrate and Gisele Iafrate. She is also survived by seven sisters and brothers, Diane Manchester, Mary Abbott (Harry), William Manchester (Patricia), Karen Pontrelli (David), David Manchester, Lisa Leonard (Ron), and Catherine Rickert (Spencer). 

A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 4 at St. Joseph Cemetery, Dayville. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

Lucy A. Randolph

PUTNAM — Lucy A. Randolph, 85, of Putnam died July 25, 2015 at Day Kimball Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Herb Randolph.

Lucy was born May 18, 1930 in Putnam, daughter of the late Peter and Aspisia (Anas) Regas. Lucy was a long time Putnam resident until she and Herb moved to Tavernier, Fla. She was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan. Lucy watched every Red Sox game until the day she closed her eyes. She had a great love for the Elks Club serving consecutive terms as Exalted Ruler in Florida. 

A graveside service was July 30 in Grove Street Cemetery in Putnam. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Walter L. Elliott

PUTNAM — Walter L. Elliott, 81, of Ballou St, died July 26, 2015, in Davis Place.  He was the husband for 56 years of the late Shirley G. (Rondeau) Elliott.  Born in 1934 in Webster, he was the son of the late Loren and Helen (Urbanowski) Elliott.

Mr. Elliott was a sheet metal worker for Southbridge Sheet Metal.  He also worked as a runner for Putnam Ford.  He enjoyed playing dartball for 45 years on his church league.  He was a resident of Ella Grasso where he enjoyed his fellow residents and staff, who fondly knew him as the “Doorman.”  

He leaves his sons, Stephen Elliott of Midlothian, Va., Burt Elliott (Marcel Garcia) of Putnam, Jeffrey Elliott (Maria Stephens) of Sarasota, Fla., and Mark Elliott of Haverhill, Mass.; his grandchildren, Richard Elliott, Julie Cobb, Erica Mahoney, and Colby Elliott; his great grandchildren, Allison and Naomi Cobb; nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his brother, Burton Elliot; and his sister, Dorothy Hibbard. 

Services are private. Donations: Circle of Hope, c/o U.S. Button, 328 Kennedy Dr., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory.

 

Joseph R. LaPointe

DANIELSON — Joseph R. LaPointe, 89, died July 25, 2015. 

He was born in Putnam, son of the late Joseph L. and Cornelia (Gibney) LaPointe and lived in the area most of his life. 

He was a millworker for many years, and he also was a butcher at the A & P. He enjoyed fishing and guitar music. 

He leaves two sisters, Doris Adams of Brooklyn, and Bernice wife of Joseph Malone of Danielson. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Adamona and a brother, Robert Lapointe.

Donations: Charity of donor’s choice. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.