Fredrick Hryzan,

WWII vet

N. GROSVENORDALE —  Fredrick Hryzan, 95, of Linehouse Road, died March 30, 2016, at Hartford Hospital. Born in 1921 in Fitchburg, Mass.A, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Michalina (Kachowicz) Hryzan. 

Mr. Hryzan was a plumber until his retirement at age 72. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1942-1946 as an aviation machinist mate on the USS Guadalcanal, receiving the Good Conduct medal, American Theatre, and Victory Medal.

Fred was an active member of both the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Fred was a devoted fan of the Patriots who enjoyed birdwatching, canoeing, fishing, and dancing. He was a renowned trapper belonging to the Connecticut Trappers Association. 

He had a special place in his heart for Cindy Krans and her family; Norman and Mary Babbitt; his sister Theresa Zelazo; and his son Timothy.

The Mass of Christian Burial was April 5 in St. Joseph Church, with burial with military honors at St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: American Legion, P.O. Box 909, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255; The Connecticut Trappers Assoc., PO Box 1633, Wallingford, CT 06492; or V.F.W. P.O.Box 496, Quinebaug, CT 06262. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

 

Pamela R. Bourque

N. GROSVENORDALE — Pamela Restal Elliott Bourque, 82, died March 28, 2016.  She was the wife of the late Robert J. Bourque. They were married in 1955. He died in 2007.  She was born July 17, 1933, in Queensland, Australia, daughter of Joy (Stevens) and Arthur Elliott.

Pam came to the U.S. in June 1947 and graduated from Putnam High School in 1951.  She worked at Day Kimball Hospital for more than 30 years as a ward clerk and later as an I.V. technician in the pharmacy department.  She retired in 2006 and enjoyed reading, being by the water, watching NASCAR races.

She leaves four children, Robert M. and Jackie Bourque of Mechanicsville, Va.; Steven A. and Rita Bourque of Merritt Island, Fla.; Joy M. and John Tice of Norfolk, Va.; Trudy L. Bellerive of N. Grosvenordale; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Janice Halpin of Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Memorial Service was April 2 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, with interment at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Putnam. Donations: Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. 

 

Denise Dziadula

DANIELSON — Denise Dziadula, 64, of Airport Rd., died March 21, 2016, in Hartford Hospital.  Born in 1951 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucille (Lavoie) Dziadula.

Denise worked as a clerk for Ocean State Job Lot in Brooklyn.  She enjoyed spending time with her cats.  

She leaves her daughter, Tracy Wilson of Killingly; her sisters, Donna Dziadula of Pomfret Center, and Karen Dziadula of E. Woodstock; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Wilson of Oneco, and Britany Wilson of Killingly; nieces and nephews; and her good friend, Craig Wroebal of Danielson

Services are private. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. 

 

Christine E. Adams

WEBSTER — Christine E. Adams, 52, died March 29, 2016, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Christine was born Dec. 21, 196,3 in Webster, the daughter of the late Earl and Alice (Lubecki) Adams.

She worked over 20 years as a clerk at Shrewsbury Postal Distribution Center. She enjoyed family trips, puzzles, and was an avid reader.

She leaves her husband of 37 years, Raymond Belanger; one son: Jesse Adams (Rebecca) of Plainfield; one daughter: Jessica Fritz (James) of Brookfield, Mass.; three grandchildren: grandsons, Aiden and Evan Adams, and granddaughter, Alexis Fritz. Christine was awaiting the birth of her third grandson Owen Adams. She also leaves six siblings: Gloria Bannister of Webster, Donna Santerre of Pomfret,  and Sandra Corriveau of Webster, Kenny Adams of Webster, John Adams of Webster, and Dana Adams of Webster.

Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. April 8 at Bartel Funeral Home and Chapel, Dudley. Donations: Webster-Dudley Food Share, c/o United Church of Christ Federated, 4 Church St., Webster, MA 01570.

 

Kenneth M. Nachajko,

Air Force vet

WEBSTER — Kenneth M Nachajko, 76, died March 6, 2016, at home. 

Kenneth was born  in Webster, the son of the late Chester and the late Elizabeth (Lemanski) Nachajko.  

Ken joined the Air Force at 17 and served eight years obtaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.  He then continued his service to his country with eight years in the Peace Corps. He spent 44 years on the Island of Carriacou not only as a teacher but he became “Mr. Fix it” helping others to learn his trade in electronics and his skills as a woodworker . Ken would build everything from swing sets to picnic tables for the folks on the island. He retired from Bishops College as a professor in 2005.  He returned to his native Webster two years ago to live with his god daughter Karen and her family

He leaves one brother: Ronald Nachajko of Putnam;  two sisters: Elizabeth Recko and Nancy Pershula, both of N. Grosvenordale; niece and godchild Karen Grzyb of Webster with whom he made his home; great-niece and caregiver Keli  Farrand; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Sandra Anthony and Gail Phaneuf. 

A graveside service with military honors provided by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council  was April 5 at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster. Bartel Funeral Home and Chapel, Dudley.

 

Margaret Racine,

Air Force vet

MIMS, Fla. — Margaret Marie Racine, 76, died March 23, 2016, at Wuesthoff Medical Center in Rockledge, Fla. Margaret was born in Essex, Mo. She moved frequently with her husband’s work and lived in Putnam from 1964 to 1973, Okeechobee, Fla, from 1973 to 1985 before moving to Mims in 1996. Margaret was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She enjoyed fishing, bowling and camping in her free time.

Margaret was the wife of Robert A. Racine for 56 years; mother to Michael Racine (Rebecca) of Okeechobee, John Racine (Tonja) of Haymarket, Va., David Racine (Hazel) of Miami, and Bryan Michaud (Tammy) of Mims; sister to Doyle Fry of Missouri and Elzie Fry of Illinois; and nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be May 28 at Aurantia Baptist Church in Mims. Donations: Hospice of St. Francis, Titusville. 

North Brevard Funeral Home.

 

Edmond R. Touchette,

Army vet

WINDHAM — Edmond Rene Touchette Sr., 83, of Windham Center, died March 30, 2016, at Windham Hospital.  

Edmond was born Aug. 14, 1932, in Dayville, to the late Joseph and Ida Touchette.  

He served in the U.S. Army and Navel Reserves and retired from the propane company after 45 years of service. 

Edmond enjoyed baseball and bowling in his early years. 

Besides his wife of 60 years, Barbara, he leaves a son, Edmond Touchette Jr. (April)  of Provo, Utah; two daughters, Deborah Linton of Willimantic, and Patricia Delnicki (Kenneth) of Woodstock Valley; his two grandsons, Robert Linton and Travis Delnicki; brothers and sisters. 

The Funeral was April 5 at Potter Funeral Home followed by a full military burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Windham.

 

Wayne Correa services

PUTNAM —  Wayne Everest Correa, 65, of Putnam, died March 1, 2016, at Rhode Island Hospital. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. April 10 at Connecticut National Golf Club on Chase Road, Putnam.

 

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