Fred Oppert

THOMPSON — Fred Oppert, 60, of Thompson, died Aug. 2, 2016, at UMass Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Diane Oppert. He was born Jan. 26, 1956, in Putnam, son of Vernon Oppert and Ruth Hochstetter.

He was a heavy equipment operator using satellite precision for Beebee Construction for 20 years. In his off time his passion was cooking. 

He leaves his wife Diane Oppert of Thompson; three children: Ryan Oppert of E. Killingly, Bethany Burton of Danielson, John Burton of Thompson; grandsons: Bodie Defocy of Woodstock, Jayden Hoenig-Burton of Danielson, Kiernan and Rhys Oppert of E. Killingly; siblings: Billie Gamble of Chapel Hill, N.C.; Lee Oppert of Plainfield, Daniel Oppert of Lake Placid, Fla. Elaine Harrigan of Griswold.

A Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. Aug. 13 his brother Lee’s home, 33 Dow Road, Plainfield. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Doris E. Stickney

CROMWELL — Doris E. Stickney, 98, of Covenant Village, Cromwell, formerly of Woodstock, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Aug. 3, 2016. Together again with her husband Herbert F. Stickney, he died in 1997. 

She was born Nov. 28, 1917, in S. Woodstock, daughter of Bernard and Anna (Ask) Johnson. 

She had made her home in Woodstock for more than 42 years, moving to the Covenant Village in 1991. She was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Woodstock, and also a member of the church choir, she loved singing and was a soloist all her life. Doris enjoyed cooking, traveling with her husband, including several trips to Europe. Doris enjoyed caring for her gardens, especially her flowers and African violets. 

She leaves her children Susan Halversen (glen) of Plainville, Althea Valentine (Robert) of Warren, Penn.; Forest W. Stickney (Karen) of Bloomfield; grandchildren Kevin, Julie, Eric, Shari, Kira, Tommy, Alexis, Jason, Kristine and Javier and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her siblings Arthur, Irene and Laura. 

A Memorial Service was Aug. 8 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, with graveside services in Elmvale Cemetery Woodstock. Donations: Covenant Benevolent Care, 5101 N. Francisco Ave, Chicago, Ill 60625; or Gideon’s International. 

 

Arthur Duquette,

WWII vet

N. GROSVENORDALE — Arthur Duquette, 93, of N. Grosvenordale, died Aug. 1, 2016, at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. 

He was born in Putnam, son of the late Adrien and Diana (Mailloux) Duquette and lived in N. Grosvenordale all his life.  He was a retired truck driver, having worked many years at Barnes Concrete.  He was a WWII, US. Army veteran.  He was charter member of the Valley Springs Sportsman Club, was a member of the American Legion, the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph Church, all in N. Grosvenordale.   His wife, Josephine (Kruzel) Duquette died on Oct. 4, 2012.  He leaves three sons, Ronald Duquette of Dayville, David Duquette and his companion Barbara Hart of N. Grosvenordale, Paul (Brenda) Duquette of N. Grosvenordale; his grandchildren, Kevin (Misty), Ryan, Alan, Danielle, Nicole and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Emmalena, Bentley and Luke.  He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert “Pete” Duquette and Charles Duquette; by two sisters, Violet Briere and Marie Congdon. The Mass of Christian Burial was Aug. 5 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial with military honors, in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: Food Pantry at St. Joseph Church, Main Street, N. Grosvenordale, CT 06255.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.