Robert Ellsworth Sr.,

WWII vet

POMFRET CENTER — Robert E. Ellsworth Sr., 91, of Pomfret Center, died Sept. 14, 2016, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. 

He was the husband of 64 Years to Emma (Paine) Ellsworth, his high school sweetheart. 

He was born Aug. 17, 1925, in Manchester, son of the late Thera (Howe) and Howard S. Ellsworth. 

Putnam High School graduate, Class of 1944, he was captain of the football and baseball teams for all four years of Putnam High School. 

He served in the Army Air Corp. a WWII veteran serving with the China Berma India Theatre as a communications specialist at the rank of sergeant. 

He began as a physical education teacher. 

Robert did his undergraduate work at Springfield College and received his bachelor’s degree in 1952. Advanced study was done at Willimantic State College and at the University of Hartford where Robert received his master’s degree in 1962. He completed his sixth-year degree at UConn, his educational career included teaching at Mansfield State Training School; teaching at Union, Eastford and Bethesda, Md. 

His administrative experience began with the teaching principalship in Union and Eastford continued to Hartland, Hampton and Scotland public schools.

Robert had an unquenchable thirst for golf, with an annual golf outing in Keene, NH. Bob enjoyed driving his Model-T.

Besides his wife he leaves his sons, Rob Ellsworth Jr. (Stephanie) of Pomfret, John Ellsworth of Boscawen, N.H., Glenn Ellsworth of Pomfret; grandchildren Jennifer St. Cyr (Matt); great-grandchildren Trevor and Devon of Bow, N.H., Elliott Ellsworth (Nichole) great-granddaughter Claire Ellsworth of Brooklyn, Katherine Sawyer (Keith) great-grandchildren Landon and Ethan Sawyer of Concord ,N.H., Kyle Ellsworth (Brecken) great-grandchildren Jackson and Mia Ellsworth of Brooklyn, Tyler, Amy and Zachary Ellsworth, all of Pomfret; siblings Howard Ellsworth (Christa) of Albuquerque, Marion Scott of Pomfret Center; sister-in-law Helen Ellsworth of Tolland. He was predeceased by brothers Walter, Edward  and Harold.

The Graveside Services were Sept. 17 in Abington Cemetery, Pomfret. Donations: Pomfret Community School c/o P.C.S Activity Fund/Bob Ellsworth Baseball, 20 Pomfret St, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. 

 

Yvonne Dion

WEBSTER — Yvonne (LaRose) Dion, 95 of School Street , formerly of N. Grosvenordale, and Beverly Hills, Fla., died Sept.  20, 2016, in Lanessa Extended Care.  She was the wife of the late Edmound Dion.  Born in N. Grosvenordale,  she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Malvina (Boucher) LaRose.  

Yvonne was a lens press operator for American Optical Company in Southbridge for 24 years, previously working for Bates Shoe.  She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in N. Grosvenordale and Our Lady of Grace Church in Beverly Hills.

She leaves nieces and nephews.  She was the sister of the late Omer LaRose and Matilda Duchesne.  

The Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 23 in St. Joseph’s Church, N. Grosvenordale, followed by burial in the parish cemetery.  Valade Funeral Home and Crematory. 

 

Sr. Annette Farley, DHS

PUTNAM — Sr. Annette Farley, 97, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died Sept. 23, 2016, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham.

Sr. Annette was born on Dec. 10, 1919, in Putnam, the daughter of Armand and Anna (Robillard) Farley, she entered religious life in 1938 and made her religious profession on July 1, 1943, at Holy Spirit Provincial House in Putnam.  She was then known as Sr. Anna de St. George.

She earned a bachelor’s from Annhurst College and a master’s in music from Duquesne University.  From 1943 – 1972  she taught music in various assignments including St. Mary School in Jewett City, Assumption School in Chicopee, Mass.; All Hallows School in Moosup, St. Joseph School in Burlington, Vt.; St. Joseph School in Waterbury, and Putnam Catholic Academy, Putnam, where she taught French in addition to music. From 1983-95 she served as full time school secretary at St. Mary School in Putnam.  In 1996 she went to work as an assistant in the Provincial Treasurer’s office at the Provincial House.   In 2011 she retired from the Business Office and in 2012 she moved to the Health Care Center in Putnam following some health issues.  In June of 2016 following the close of the Health Care Center in Putnam she moved to St. Joseph Living Center.

She leaves nieces and nephews in Vernon, Willimantic, Winsted and Windsor.

The Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 27 in the Provincial House Chapel with burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Putnam. Donations: DHS Retirement Fund, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT , 06260.  Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Karen Anna Vose

Karen Anna Vose, affectionately known as “Grammy Carrots” died Sept. 23, 2016, at home, after a battle with cancer.

Born in 1947 in Putnam, she most recently lived in Hampstead, N.C.  She retired as an executive secretary.  She is co-founder of Hot Mess Studios, sharing her love of art, pottery and beauty with those around her.  Grammy Carrots enjoyed reading stories to the children with her dog Sebastian. She also loved to visit the local schools, watching the children have fun painting and being creative was one of her greatest joys.  She leaves two daughters, Alison Dumas Connors and Andrea Dumas Jacquot and their seven children: Tyler, Tanner, Madi, Nate, Meadow, Raymond and Adrienne; her brother Nelson Vose (Barbara), nieces nephews and life partner and friend, Richard Dumas.  A celebration of her life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29 at Mess Studios, 6005 Oleander Dr. Wilmington NC 28403. Wilmington Funeral & Cremation Hampstead Chapel, Hampstead, N.C.

 

Sr. Pat Moons, DHS

PUTNAM — Sr. Pat Moons, 71, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died Sept. 20, 2016, at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif.

Born Patricia Ann Moons on Aug. 24, 1945, in Patterson, N.J., she was the daughter of Joseph F. Moons and Mary E. (Tracey) Moons. She entered religious life in Putnam in September of 1963 and made her religious profession on May 30, 1966. She was then known as Sr. Joseph Damien.

She held a bachelor’s degree in education with a major in science from the Diocesan Sisters’ College in Woodstock and filled several teaching positions from 1966 at Putnam Catholic Academy and at St. Bernard’s High School in New London, where she taught biology, physiology and chemistry. In 1973 she was assigned to California where she taught at Marin Catholic High School in Kentfield and in 1977 at St. Mary High School in Stockton. From 1983-85 she was a campus minister at St. Paul of the Shipwreck in San Francisco and in 1985, she did Youth Ministry in Corvallis, Org., followed by the same position in Dublin, Calif., and in Hanford, Calif.

In August of 2002 she pursued graduate studies at the University of Santa Clara and graduated from there with a master’s in pastoral liturgy in June of 2004. At this time she also served as West Coast Formation director for the Daughters of the Holy Spirit and in 2005 she was Newman Chaplain for the University of California. In July of 2008 she was named Provincial councilor serving a mandate of six years. In 2009, in addition to her position of Provincial councilor she also did RCIA at St. Brigit parish in Millbury, MA and in August of 2014 she moved back to California where she served as liturgical coordinator at St. Kateri Tekakwitha parish in Beaumont.

She leaves four siblings: Mary Gill, Theresa Moons and Susan Moore, all of San Dieg; o and a brother, Peter Moons of Woodbridge, Va.

There will be a  Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Sept. 30 at the Holy Spirit Provincial House Chapel on Church St.,  with burial at St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: DHS Retirement Fund at Holy Spirit Provincial House, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Helen Wolchesky

POMFRET CENTER — Helen Wolchesky, 83, of Pomfret Center died Sept. 19, 2016. She was born on Dec. 5, 1932, in Putnam, daughter of the late Llewelyn and Eleanor (Nelson) Winslow. Helen was the wife of the late Michael Wolchesky. He died Aug. 19, 1996.

Helen lived in Pomfret Center all of her life, attending Putnam High School and Virginia Intermont College. She worked as a secretary for the late honorable Horace Seely-Brown Jr. for many years. Helen then worked for The United States Postal Service for 31 years, 11 years as the Pomfret Center postmaster, retiring in October of 1990. Helen will be remembered by her infectious smile, beautiful blue eyes and kindness to all.

She leaves three children, Michael W. Wolchesky, John A. Wolchesky, and Tania W. Hebert; her brother Llewelyn Winslow; and seven grandchildren; her dog Beanie.

The Funeral was Sept. 24 at the Abington Congregational Church, 542 Hampton Road, Pomfret Center. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

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