Norman LaFlamme,

WWII vet

DANIELSON — Norman A. LaFlamme, 87 formerly of Wauregan, died May 20, 2016, at home. He was the husband of the late Lucille (Hubert) LaFlamme. They were married 65 years. Born Aug. 17, 1928, in Norwich, son of the late George and Irene (Dessert) LaFlamme. 

Norman loved to fish and was an avid Red Sox fan and a fan of all sports. He loved spending time with his family at the Fourth of July picnics. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during WWII. Norman was a communicant of St. James Church. He worked as an electrician at Electric Boat and as a machine operator at Pervel Industries until they closed. 

He leaves his daughter Norma Martin of Putnam, siblings, George LaFlamme of South Carolina, Raymond LaFlamme of Putnam, Jeanne Laviguer of Florida, Rita Morin of Danielson; a granddaughter Shannon L. Bruce of Danielson; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Lucille, siblings Leo LaFlamme, Hazel Savoie and Mildred Savoie. 

A Chapel Service was June 2 in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson, with burial with military honors following. Donations: Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

Albert J. Gomes Sr.,

WWII vet

N. GROSVENORDALE —  Albert J. Gomes, Sr., 90, of Riverside Dr., died June 3, 2016, in Matulaitis Nursing Home.  He was the husband of the late Constance (Unwin) Gomes.  Born in 1926 in Putnam, he was the son of the late John Basil and Yvonne (Brunette) Gomes.

Mr. Gomes worked for many years as a mechanic for Freddie’s Rambler in Mechanicsville as well as a cook, waiter, and bartender at the Stateline Restaurant in Dudley

Albert was a WWII veteran serving with the U.S. Army

He leaves a son John A. Gomes of N. Grosvenordale; a daughter Nancy Duteau (Jay) of N. Grosvenordale; a brother Arthur Gomes of Dudley; three sisters Theresa Evans and Janet Peckham both of Thompson, and Dolores Levigne of Wolf Creek, Mo.; five grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Albert Gomes Jr. and a sister Albertine LaRose. 

A graveside service was June 7 at St. Joseph Cemetery in N. Grosvenordale. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

 

Thomas A. Madore,

WWII vet

BROOKLYN — Thomas A. Madore, “Uncle Tommy” of Brooklyn, died June 4, 2016, at Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn. He was the husband of the late Doris (Cote) Madore. They were married Aug. 22, 1964, at St. James Church. 

During their time together, Tom and his wife enjoyed dining and dancing together and traveled throughout the U.S. and Caribbean Islands when possible.

Thomas was born March 18, 1926, in Detroit, the son of Thomas and Mary (Marchand) Madore.  After moving to Cambridge, Mass., with his family, he left high school in 1944 and entered the U.S. Army, he was a veteran of WWII, stationed in the Philippines with Troop H, 7th Calvary Regiment.  

After the service he was a 1947 high school graduate, and then entered Burdette College in Boston, graduating with an accounting degree.  He worked for Thompson and Lichtner Co. for 52 years and retired as laboratory supervisor in 2002.  He then moved from Brookline, Mass., to the Brooklyn area and was a communicant of St. James Church.  He collected stamps and coins. Tom was an avid Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and UConn women’s basketball fan. He was known by many locals at Brooklyn Pizza and Baker’s Dozen in Brooklyn and loved to tell stories.

Thomas leaves his cousin Joseph Wilkson of Huber Heights, Ohio; his sister-in-law Arlene Rice of North Adams, Mass.; nieces and nephews and great and grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother George L. Madore. 

The Mass of Christian Burial was June 8 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery with military honors. Donations; Recreation Fund of Pierce Memorial Baptist Home, 44 Canterbury Road, Brooklyn, CT 06234. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

Clarence L. Gagne

POMFRET CENTER — Clarence L. Gagne, 66, of Mashamoquet Road, died June 5, 2016, in his home.  He was the husband of Doris A. (Savoie) Gagne.

Born in 1949 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Clarence A. and Lorraine R. (Courtemanche) Gagne. 

Mr. Gagne was a graduate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School and a post graduate of H.H. Ellis Technical High School for industrial electronics. He worked as a maintenance mechanic for Frito Lay.  He was a member of the State of Connecticut D.E.P.Conservation Education Firearms Safety and a certified instructor.  He was very active member of the Pomfret Little League as a coach, president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, umpire in chief, and served on their board of directors. He was also an All Star Special Olympics Umpire and enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughter, Cherie Riabtsev (Serge) of Killingly, and Michelle St. Ament (Jason) of Killingly; his brother, James Gagne of Thompson; his sister, Penny Francisco of Thompson; his grandchildren, Abigail Riabtsev, and Olivia Riabtsev.  

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. June 8 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin in the funeral home at 9 a.m. June 9 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret. Burial will take place at a later date.   

Donations: The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005; or to St. James School, 120 Water St., Killingly, CT 06239. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes.

 

Armand Labbe Sr.

WAUREGAN — Armand R. Labbe Sr., 74 of Wauregan died May 26, 2016, at St. Raphael Hospital in New Haven. He was the husband of Theresa (Morse) Labbe. The son of the late Toussaint and Yvonne (Berard) Labbe, he was born on April 22, 1942, in Norwich. 

He was a security officer with CC Security until he retired, a communicant of St. James Church. Armand was in a band The New England Sound for many years, he was also an EMT and a firefighter for more than 30 years. 

He leaves his wife Theresa; children Rose Blakeley (Henri) of Pomfret Center, Armand R. Labbe Jr., (Mary) of Danielson, Raymond Labbe of Maine, Frank Labbe (Shellie) of Dudley, Ryan Labbe (Jennifer) of Dudley; brother Jerimiah Labbe of Florida; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; his dog Peewee. He was predeceased by siblings Richard and Marie. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was June 4 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations: NECCOG Animal Services, PO Box 759, Dayville, CT 06241. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. 

 

Alice Place

DANIELSON — Alice Place, 97, of Danielson died, May 28, 2016, at Pierce Memorial Baptist Home in Brooklyn.  She was born June 6, 1918, in Bellingham, Mass., daughter of the late Alphonse and Rose (Rochleau) Chausse.  Alice enjoyed spending time with her family and her trips to the casino. She worked as a laborer at many local mills.

She leaves her daughters: Carole Bernier, Anne Cotnoir and Ortise Cooke (Donald). A private graveside was June 4 at All Hollows Cemetery, Moosup. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

Janice Herrick-Zadziejko

THOMPSON — Janice (Corey) Herrick-Zadziejko, 71, died May 28, 2016, at home in Thompson. She was the wife of the late Joseph Zadziejko. He died in 2001. The daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Beers) Corey, she was born Feb. 10, 1945, in Hartford. 

She was a family-oriented woman with a heart of gold, no matter who you were she would take you in as her own. She had a passion to please everyone. Janice collected Disney movies. She enjoyed family dinners every Thursday and playing board games, loved country music and she was proud of her Indian Heritage.   

She leaves her six children, Joseph Zadziejko Jr. (Ann), Donna Mooney (George Jr.), Kenneth Zadziejko, Jeffrey Zadziejko (Melanie), David Zadziejko (Shelley), Daniel Zadziejko (Robin); siblings Arthur, Nancy, Diane, Alan; great-granddaughter Brittnie Zadziejko, whom she raised as her own; 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, her significant other Mark Herrick. She was predeceased by her siblings Virginia, Linda and Frank.

A Graveside Service was June 3 at St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam. Donations: Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. 

 

R. Marshalkowski Sr.,

Korean war vet

THOMPSON/WEBSTER — Robert S. Marshalkowski Sr., 84, died June 3, 2016, at his home in Thompson.   

He was born in Peterborough, N.H., son of the late Stanley and Stella (Zurowski) Marszalkowsi and lived in Webster most of his life.  He retired from the U.S. Post Office.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in the Korean War.  Bob was a member of the National Letter Carriers and of the American Legion, VFW and PAV. He was the Chaplain for the Webster-Dudley Veteran’s Council., he was well known for his personalization in the presentation of military honors for his fellow veterans.  He enjoyed playing golf and loved the New England Patriots. 

He leaves his wife of 64 years, Genevieve (Ostrowski) Marshalkowski of Thompson/Webster; a son, with whom he lived, Robert S. Marshalkowski Jr. (Pamela) of Thompson; one brother, Donald Marszalkowski  of Webster; one grandson, Benjamin Marshalkowski (Cecilia) of Thompson; one great-grandson, Leo Marshalkowski of Thompson.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Maryann Marshalkowski and by a brother, John Marszalkowsi of Webster. 

The Funeral Mass was June 8 in St. Joseph Basilica, Webster, with burial in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery.  Donations: Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Henry J. Plotczyk

DUDLEY — Henry J. Plotczyk,  71, of First Avenue  died May 31, 2016, at Brookside in Webster.

Henry was born  in Southbridge, the son of the late Henry and the late Constance (Boyle) Plotczyk.  He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years  Lorraine Anna (Houle) Plotczyk in  2011.  

He retired from Ethan Allan in Dudley where he was a fabric cutter for  37 years. Henry enjoyed photography, videography and his home movies . He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church. Henry enjoyed traveling and adventures with his son to amusement parks throughout the Northeast . He moved to Brookside almost two years ago. 

He leaves one son: Michael Plotczyk of Queensbury, N.Y., and extended family members in North Grosvenordale and Putnam.

A graveside service was June 6 at St. Anthony of Padua Cemetery, Webster. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.