Hazel Froehlich
WOODSTOCK — Hazel Esther (Marcy) Froehlich, 86 of Senexet Rd. died Jan. 13, 2016.  She was the wife of the late Donald Charles Froehlich.  Born in Woodstock, she was the daughter of the late Wayland and Sarah Elsie (Young) Marcy.
Hazel was a 1947 graduate of Woodstock Academy where she played and was captain of the girls’ basketball team. The academy was very dear to her and as a result remained an active alumni member. 
She was married on July 12, 1952 to Donald at the home of Warner and Eileen Gardner of Woodstock.  She worked for American Optical, Linemaster Switch, and as a ward clerk for Windham Hospital retiring in 1986.  She also worked part time for Day Kimball Hospital Homemakers after her retirement.  She was a lifelong member of the South Woodstock Baptist Church where she served as treasurer for 47 years.  She was also an active member of the overseas mission group.  
Hazel leaves her children, Rhonda Righenzi (Robert) of Florida, Donia Froehlich of Killingly, and Paul Froehlich (Lisa) of Woodstock; four grandchildren, Matthew Benzie, Philip Benzie, Sarah Froehlich, Kevin Froehlich; and several great-grandchildren.
The funeral was private. Donations: South Woodstock Baptist Church or to Woodstock Academy.  Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, Putnam.
 
Wendy-Jo Brennan
DANIELSON — Wendy-Jo Brennan, 56, of Danielson died suddenly Jan. 15, 2016. Born Sept. 23, 1959, in Worcester, daughter of the late Harry and Helen (Connors) Brennan. 
Wendy-Jo spent her life giving back to others. She spent her last years working at Rite-Aid Distribution in Dayville but her heart was totally given to the VFW. Wendy-Jo was a bartender and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She created, organized and fundraised for the Children’s Christmas party for local children who have had their only Christmas there. 
She leaves her sons Thomas Brennan and James Wishart; sister Jamie Zeveska; brothers Scott Brennan and Bruce Brennan; six grandkids Zachary Brennan, Paige Brennan, Mary Wishart, Aubrey Wishart, Addison Wishart and Chloe Wishart. She was predeceased by her sister Linda Bakerlis.
A Celebration of Life will be held from noon to close Feb. 6 at the Danielson VFW Post 2650, 29 Mechanic St.. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
 
Evelyn Bates
THOMPSON — Evelyn Bates, 84, of Thompson, died Dec. 30, 2015, at Brookdale Senior Living Community in Auburn.  
Evelyn was born on May 3, 1931, to Antoinette (Latour) and Walter Carpenter.  She was the wife of the late William Bates, who died in September 2015.  She and William celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in July 2015.  Evelyn took great pride in her home and family, and was a wonderful cook and talented cake decorator.  
She leaves her daughter Nanci and her husband Russ; sisters Joyce Bomba and Marilyn Van Dyke; nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her sisters, Phyllis Spurgeon and Eileen Fougere, and her brother Bernard Carpenter.  
A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at St. Joseph’s Church in N. Grosvenordale.   Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. 
 
Winifred E. Carlson
N. GROSVENORDALE — Winifred E. (Adams) Carlson, 94, of N. Grosvenordale, died Jan. 22, 2016, in Matulaitis Nursing Home.  She was the wife of the late Victor Dennett and Alfred Carlson.  Born in 1921 in Brookfield, Mass., she was the daughter of the late John Q. Adams and Emma (Deon) Adams Stedman.
Mrs. Carlson worked for many years as a machine operator at Belding Heminway. 
Mrs. Carlson enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing bingo, and doing word search puzzles.
Mrs. Carlson was a member of the N. Grosvenordale Senior Citizens. 
She leaves five sons Robert Dennett of Worcester, Steven Dennett of Auburn, Neil Dennett of Worcester, Edward Carlson of Florida, and Richard Carlson of Thompson; a daughter whom she lived with for the past seven years Anita Brosious of N. Grosvenordale; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by six sons Tom Dennett, Donald Dennett, David Dennett, Terry Dennett, John Dennett, and Victor Dennett, Jr.; a daughter Ann Carlson; and a sister Bernice Couture. 
The Funeral Service was Jan. 27 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, with burial in West Thompson Cemetery. 
 
Barbara Herre
WOODSTOCK — Barbara E. Herre, 87, of Woodstock, died Jan. 25, 2016, Davis Place in Danielson.
 She was born Dec. 9, 1928, in New Britain, daughter of the late Harold and Alice (Cofran) Herre Sr.  She worked as a health care aide for Community Home and Health Care and also private home care.  She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in W. Woodstock and made her home in Woodstock most of her life.
She leaves her nephews, Albert Lyon Jr. and his companion Deborah; Bruce Lyon (Patricia), all of Woodstock; Ricky Lyon (Julie) of Wisconsin, Harold Herre III of Maine; her niece, Donna Perry of Uncasville; her cousin Eileen Fritz of Tolland and her close friend Rose Bilow of Florida. She was predeceased by her brother Harold Herre Jr. and sisters Loretta Lyon and Eleanor Herre, and nephew Robert Lyon.  
A Calling Hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 2 followed by a Memorial Service at 7 at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, with burial in Barlow Cemetery, Woodstock, in the spring. Donations: Church of the Good Shepherd, 12 Bradford Corner Rd., Woodstock Valley, CT 06282. 
 
Elsie Jolly
POMFRET CENTER — Elsie Louise Murray Jolly, 92, of Pomfret Center, died Jan. 22, 2016.
In a devoted partnership that spanned over 68 years, Elsie and Armand Jolly raised a loving family. Elsie was born July 17, 1923, in Pomfret, the daughter of Edward and Addie (Bryden) Murray. Elsie graduated from Putnam High School in 1941, and having caught the attention of a local superintendent, she was chosen to receive a scholarship to Willimantic State Teachers College (now Eastern CT State University). While there, she was elected to the Epsilon-Nu Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. Graduating in 1945, she went on to teach elementary school in Manchester for two years and then first and second grade at Brooklyn Elementary School for 33 years. Upon her retirement in 1980, the community came together to honor her on “Elsie L. Jolly Day.” And even years afterward, former students would stop her on the street or call her to tell her how much she meant to them.
Even with a busy career and family, Elsie made time to lead and serve numerous organizations, especially the Putnam Emblem Club #209. She served as corresponding secretary and president, and as assistant chaplin of the Supreme Emblem Club. She was also a member of Pomfret Seniors, Pomfret and Killingly Historical Associations, and AARP (national and Putnam). Elsie was a life member of the State and Windham Tolland Teachers Association and, along with Armand and her family members, was active with the USS Emmons Association. She was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret. 
Elsie was admired, loved and respected for her intelligence, common sense, honesty, and warmth. She generously shared these traits with her close-knit family, many friends, her young students, and fellow community volunteers. Elsie exuded leadership in a quiet and powerful way. She also made some mean bread and butter pickles, highly prized at every family gathering, from summer picnics at Quaddick Lake to celebrations at her children’s homes.
She leaves her daughter Wendy Ciparelli (Peter) of Colchester; son Dennis Jolly (Donna) of Hebron; her brother Frank Murray of Putnam; six grandchildren:  Jessica, Christopher (Katie), Gregory, Angela, Stephen (Zahra) and Amanda; seven great-grandchildren: Tyler, Abigail, Beckett, Thea, Nahla, and newborn twins Arlo and Rhys (born Jan. 22, 2016). She was predeceased by her great-grandson Oliver; her sister Margaret Erskine; and her brothers, Prescott and Tom Baker, and Walter (Butch), John (Jack) and Harley Murray.
A Mass of Christian Burial  was Jan. 27 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret. Burial will take place in the spring in Abington Cemetery. Donations: Pomfret Seniors; or Brooklyn Education Association (scholarships). Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St, Putnam.
 
Louise Raymond
WEBSTER — Louise (Perrotta)  Raymond, 80, of Webster died Jan. 16, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester . Louise was born  in Thompson, the daughter of the late Fredrick and the late Lucy (Aquila) Perrotta.
Louise worked as a mail clerk for Commerce Insurance. She was a communicant of St. Louis Church in Webster . 
She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence Raymond  in 1985.  
She leaves five children: one daughter: Lisa Gatzke of Thompson; four sons: Richard Raymond of Dudley, Kevin Raymond of Haverill, Mass.,, Glen Raymond of Webster, Brian Raymond of South Grafton, Mass.; three sisters: Florence Martel of Dudley, Violet Duff of Webster, and Jenny Duquette of N. Grosvenordale; 14 grandchildren,  20 great-grandchildren. 
A  Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 25 at St. Louis Church, Webster.
Graveside service  will be held in the spring  at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster. 
Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.
 
Tina Perrin
SOUTHBRIDGE — Tina L. (Michael)  Perrin,  48, died Jan. 6, 2016, after being stricken ill at home.
Tina graduated from Putnam High School in 1985  and attended some college. 
She was employed as case worker for  Commonwealth of Massachusetts at DTA in Southbridge 
She loved fishing and camping with her family. 
She enjoyed bingo and shopping trips for shoes, hand bags and jewelry.
She leaves her husband: Ervin” Mario” Perrin;  one daughter: Tanya Regimbal of Southbridge; two sons: Jonathan Sarty of Charlton and Rick Sarty of Southbridge; her father Nekolas Michael of Putnam;  two sisters: Mary Ann Regimbal  and Donna Michael, both of Webster; two brothers: Kevin Michael of Dudley and Lee Michael of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; five grandchildren Tinaya, Brooke ,Kylee ,Halle and Jonathan Jr.  She was predeceased by her mother  Janice (St. Germain) Klebart.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 11 Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Webster, with burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Webster . 
Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.
 
Richard W. Feige
DECATUR, Ga./ THOMPSON — Richard W. Feige, 74, formerly Decatur, died Jan. 15, 2016, at the Brookside Convalescent Home, Webster. 
He was born in Putnam, son of the late Richard S. Feige and Stella (Wojcik) Feige and lived some years in St. Augustine, Fla., Georgia and Thompson.
He leaves a sister Janice E. Dahl of N. Grosvenordale; an aunt and uncle, Freddie and Rachel Wojcik; and cousins. Burial was private. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
 
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