Sharon J. Marciano

PUTNAM —  Sharon (Crossman) Marciano, 72, of Providence Pike, died Oct. 10, 2016, unexpectedly in her home.  She was the wife of the late Frank Marciano.  Born in 1943 in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Kathin (Bass) Crossman.

Mrs. Marciano worked as an inspector and a mender for Stevens Linen in Dudley. 

She leaves her sons, Joseph A. Marciano of Quinebaug, Michael H. Marciano of Putnam, and Anthony J. Marciano of Dayville; her brothers, Bruce Crossman, and Ricky Crossman; her sisters, Gloria Laratzix, Jean Keech, Joyce Crossman, and Judith Smith; her grandchildren, Mike J. Marciano of Putnam; and her great-grandson, Logan Michael Marciano of Putnam.  She is predeceased by her sister, Joan Drain.  

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A gathering will begin in the funeral home 10 a.m. Oct. 22 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam. Burial will follow in Phillip Cemetery, Foster, R.I.

 

William LeRoy III

PUTNAM —  William J. LeRoy III, 37, of Putnam, died Oct. 5, 2016, in Hartford Hospital.  Born in 1979 in Putnam, he was the son of William J. LeRoy Jr. of Florida and Rhonda (Noe) Markowitz of Putnam.

Mr. LeRoy worked as a self-employed carpenter and was a self-taught computer programing “wiz.” 

In addition to his parents, he leaves his son, William J. LeRoy IV of Florida; his brother, Guillaume J. LeRoy of Putnam; and his sister, April R. Hudson of Florida.

Services were private. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Elaine T. Auger

PUTNAM —  Elaine T. (Cutler) Auger, 57, of Senexet Road, died Oct. 14, 2016, at home.  She was the wife of Michael Auger.  Born in 1959 in Putnam, she was the daughter of Rita (Roy) Cutler of Pomfret and the late Raymond E. Cutler Sr.

Mrs. Auger worked for the State of Connecticut Department of Retardation for 34 years and Seely Brown Village in Pomfret.

She was a member of the Pomfret’s in Stitches and enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting, and all things crafty.

She leaves her husband Michael Auger of Putnam; her mother Rita (Roy) Cutler of Pomfret; two daughters Heather Auger and her fiancé Jason and his daughter Zoe Bellanceau of Woodstock, and Marie Auger of Putnam; a stepson Kristopher Auger of Minot, N.D.; and siblings Raymond E. Cutler Jr. (Deborah) of Pomfret, David Cutler (Linda) of N. Grosvenordale, Joanne Mortellite of Largo, Fla., Russell Cutler of Hilo, Hawaii, Anita Cutler-Whitten (Kenneth) of Woodstock, and Susan Rhodes (Jerry) of Colorado Springs, Colo.

The Mass of Christian Burial is at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, followed by a reception at Seely Brown Village, 400 Deerfield Rd, Pomfret Center. Donations: American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067; or Hospice of NE CT, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman-Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Gary Beaudoin

KILLINGLY — Gary Ernest Beaudoin, 62, of Killingly died Oct. 1, 2016, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. He was born on Jan. 19, 1954, son of the late Ernest and Theresa (Edwards) Beaudoin. 

He went to Killingly High School and then worked at Acme Cotton as a setup man, then he worked at Danco as a machinist and then at the Rogers Corporation in material, dye and shipping and handling. His passion was music, he could play several different instruments like guitar, drums, banjo, and harmonica. Gary played in bands for 45 years. He was also a DJ (Blast from the Past), a professional clown (Luney), and an all-around entertainer. He liked watching racing and football, but most of all he loved his Haunted Yard in Dayville. Gary was a friend who would always be there and he always put others first. 

He leaves his wife Kathleen Beaudoin; two sons Kevin Beaudoin and James Beaudoin; his daughter Heather Horton; his daughter-in-law Amanda and son-in-law Michael Horton; his six grandchildren Alissa, Michael, Darren, Destiny, Christopher, and Kevin Jr.; three great-grandchildren; Jeremiah and Tyler Tewksbury, and Ozzy Horton. 

Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home. Funeral Service, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at the funeral home. 

 

Laura Jean Blanchette

WILLIMANTIC — Laura Jean (Hesselman) Blanchette, 40, of Gifford Ave., died Sept.  24, 2016, in her home.  Born in 1976 in Putnam, she was the daughter of Lillian (Thomas) Hesselman and the late Eugene Hesselman. 

Laura Jean worked as an order picker for Brooks Distribution Center.  She enjoyed poetry, reading, and spending time with her children. 

In addition to her mother, Laura Jean leaves her daughters, Brooke Blanchette, Emiley Blanchette, and Izebell Slater; her sisters, Tracy Hesselman, Cathey Hesselman

Doreen Romman, and Terra Hesselman; and her aunt, Eve LaFleche.  

Services are private. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

William Perry Jr.

WOODSTOCK — William A. Perry Jr., 80, of Woodstock died, Oct. 14, 2016, at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. William was the husband of 49 years to Susan Wayman Perry and they were married in 1967 in Webster. 

He was born on Sept. 3, 1936, in Putnam, son of the late William A. and Ada (Morse) Perry Sr.

William was an avid long distance hiker, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and would hike with his daughter Melissa on Mt. Monadnock in New Hampshire. He enjoyed the time he spent with his son Jeffrey at motocross events. He enjoyed traveling and cruises, with favorites including the Panama Canal and Alaska. William also enjoyed scuba diving, skiing and racing motorcycles. He was an aerospace engineer working for the Whitcraft Group in Eastford, and served with the National Guard.

He leaves, in addition to his wife Susan, of Woodstock; his daughter Melissa and her husband Dr. Birien Chokshi of Woodstock; his granddaughters Sofia Jendrewski and Olivia Jendrewski;  brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. William was predeceased by his son Jeffrey A. Perry and his brother Bob Perry.

Burial was in North Woodstock Cemetery. Donations: Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT, 06260. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Anita Reed

PUTNAM — Anita N. Reed, 29, died Oct. 9, 2016, in Worcester.  

She was born in Worcester, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Reed.  

She leaves her fiancée Ernest L. Sargent and their son Aiden Sargent, both of Putnam.

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Leonie M. Dauphinais

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WEBSTER --- Leonie M. Dauphinais, 81, of Putnam died Oct. 2, 2016, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

She was born Aug. 8, 1935, in Putnam. She worked at Danielson Curtain and retired from AO in Southbridge. She provided care for many children after retirement. 

She leaves: Her partner and best friend, Robert Leclair; sons Mark Dauphinais, Anthony Dauphinais and Neil Dauphinais; grandchildren, Ryan Dauphinais and  Corey Cyr; great-grandson, Oliver Dauphinais of Danielson; sister Katherine Lyons of Belchertown, Mass.; brother, Henry Gilbert of Putnam. She was predeceased by her twin sister Mary Szruba; sister Pauline Terwilliger; brothers James, Robert, Bernard and Wilfred Gilbert Jr. and a grandson. 

 

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