Lavada Harding

WOODSTOCK — Lavada Kathleen Harding “Kathy” (Ragsdale), 66, of Woodstock died Oct. 31, 2015, in Worcester. 

She was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Compton, Calif., daughter of the late Floyd and Gladys (McIntire) Ragsdale.  

Although she was a California native, she called Woodstock home for the past 33 years.  She loved to bake and was the baker at Hyde School in Woodstock for many years.  When she wasn’t baking, you’d find her working in her flower gardens, painting watercolors, setting a beautiful table for a Sunday family dinner, or creating fun projects for her granddaughters.

Kathy leaves her husband, Donald Harding; her daughter and son-in-law, Katrina (McDermott) and Todd Milanese; two sons, Christopher Fischkelta and Ryan Harding; two granddaughters, Emma and Libby Fischkelta and their mother Anna Pingitore; her brother Kenneth Ragsdale.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 21 at The East Woodstock Congregational Church. Donations: East Woodstock Congregational Church, P.O. Box 156, East Woodstock, CT 06244. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Ryan C. Kimball

KILLINGLY — Ryan C. Kimball, 33, of Killingly died unexpectedly Nov. 10, 2015, at home. Ryan was born Sept. 15, 1982, in Putnam, son of Ruth Ann Kimball. 

Ryan was in the class of 2000, at Killingly High School and was a Charter Member of the Mosaic Club. He worked for the Killingly Recreational Department, Mohegan Sun, AT&T, and Zip’s Diner. Ryan last worked for Sprint (Access Wireless) in Sales/Repair helping people. Ryan was a fan of the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, Boston Celtics and the WWE. He enjoyed fantasy baseball, talking about cars and turning a wrench every now and then. He was the “DJ Kimball Experience”. His passion was DJing events, especially for family and friends. Ryan Kimball had a cheerful spirit and a heart of gold. 

He leaves the love of his life Amanda Lincoln and their baby boy Westley Christopher Kimball; his mother Ruth Ann Kimball; his grandmother Luranelle Kimball; uncle Bob Kimball; brothers Joseph Heath and Jason Heath. Ryan was predeceased by a baby sister Bethany Kimball and his aunt Kathy Kimball.

A Calling Hour will be from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Nov. 29 at the Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 at the funeral home. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson. Donation: Ryan Kimball Memorial Fund, Citizens Bank, 16 Railroad Ave. Plainfield, CT 06374. 

 

Doris L. Gaumond

DANIELSON — Doris L. (Bachand) Gaumond, 89, formerly of N. Grosvenordale, died Nov. 14, 2015, at Davis Place.  She was the wife of the late Clarence R. Gaumond.  Born in 1926 in Southbridge, she was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Sadie (McDonald) Bachand.

Mrs. Gaumond was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, drawing, and reading to children. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale and a member of the Daughters of  Isabella. 

She leaves a son Ronald C. Gaumond of Coventry; a daughter Laura Gaumond of Washington; her twin brother Albert Bachand of Massachusetts; three sisters Jeannette Rutcho of Florida, Gloria Chauvin of Maine, and Laura Conrad of Texas; three grandchildren Luke, Stephanie, and Justin. She was predeceased by a son Donald Gaumond, a brother Paul Bachand, and a grandson Steven Gaumond. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 17 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. 

 

Sherl J. Ash,

Korean conflict vet

WOODSTOCK VALLEY — Sherl J. Ash, 85, died Nov. 14, 2015.  He was the husband of the late, Rosalie (Houghton) Ash.  

He was born in Newell, W.Va., son of the late Albert and Gladys Ash and lived in Woodstock since 2012, prior to that living in Chester, W.Va.  

He served in the U.S. Navy during Korea.  He was a retired heavy equipment operator. 

He leaves his son and his wife, with which he made his home, David E.  Ash of Woodstock Valley and nine grandchildren.

Arrangements are private. Donations: Hospice Nursing of Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT 06260. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.