Gloria L. Cutler

WOODSTOCK — Gloria Lippmann Cutler, 92, of Woodstock, died Nov. 29, 2016.  

Gloria was born June 4, 1924, in Rockville, the daughter of Elizabeth Graf Lippmann and Frederick Lippmann.  She graduated from Putnam High School in 1941, received her diploma from New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing, Boston in 1945. She was an Obstetrical Nurse at Day Kimball Hospital from 1946-1954, Public Health Nurse in Putnam from 1955-1960. 

In 1960, at the age of 40, she decided to change careers and enrolled full time at Annhurst College in Woodstock where she received her degree in education in 1964, all the while being a wife and raising four school-aged children, recognized at the time as a considerable achievement throughout her community.  She spent her entire teaching career at Pomfret Community School from 1965-1989.  She went on to receive her master’s at Eastern Connecticut College in Willimantic in 1973 and completed her Post Grad work at UConn in 1987.

Gloria was active in many educational organizations including the CEA and NEA and Association of Retired Teachers of CT, receiving numerous awards and recognitions for her contributions.  Always active in her community, she served as chairperson on the Town of Woodstock educational Long-Range Planning Committee; president of the Red Cross of Greater Hartford Board of Directors; Sunday school teacher and Christian Education director at the First Congregational of Woodstock. She also was a volunteer at Roseland Cottage, a National Historic Landmark.  She loved cooking, sewing and was an avid reader.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. One greatest joys was making gingerbread houses every Christmas with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She leaves her children Gail Cutler Carlisle (Mark) of Clinton, Donald J. Cutler Jr. of Windsor, Brian F. Cutler (Linda) of  Dunstable, Mass.; and daughter-in-law Charlene P. Cutler of Woodstock; grandchildren Melinda Carlisle Xenelis (Dwayne), Christopher J. Carlisle (Tracy) and Timothy and James Cutler of Woodstock, and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Donald Joslin Cutler, son Douglas Munroe Cutler and her brother Frederick Ernest Lippmann.

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Gloria L. Cutler will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 17 at the First Congregational Church of Woodstock on Rt. 169.  Donations: Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Eugene LaBonte Sr.,

WWII vet

PUTNAM — Eugene LaBonte, Sr.  94, of Kennedy Dr., died Dec. 1, 2016, at home.  He was the husband of Nellie (Zaklukiewicz) LaBonte.  Born in 1922 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Ovila and Bella (Benoit) LaBonte.Mr. LaBonte was a U.S. Navy veteran during WWII. He worked as a machinist and tool & die maker for Belding Corticelli.  He enjoyed reading, traveling and going to the beach.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his sons, Eugene E. LaBonte Jr. of Rochester, Mass., and Daniel LaBonte (Michelle) of Lee County, Fla.; his grandchildren, Brandon, Sarah, Garrett, Maura, and Joshua; and his great-grandchildren, Emma, Alexander, and Maxwell.  A Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 5 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial with full military honors in St. Mary Cemetery.  Donations: Charity of one’s choice. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Wilfred J. Joubert

N. GROSVENORDALE —  Wilfred Joseph Joubert, 76, of Gaumond Rd, died Dec. 3, 2016, in Day Kimball Hospital.  He was the husband of the late Jean (Purdie) Joubert and Carol (Peck) Joubert.  Born in 1940 in Providence, he was the son of the late Wilfred J. Joubert Sr. and the late Marie (Lacroix) Joubert.

Wilfred was a store manager for the former Scotts Market in Putnam and numerous other supermarkets.  He also worked for Coca-Cola during his younger years, and for LKQ in Webster prior to his retirement in 2005.  He enjoyed painting, gardening, woodworking, traveling, and maintaining his property.  He especially loved staying at Old Orchard Beach and family gatherings.

He leaves his children; Dennis Joubert of Wallingford, David Joubert (Patricia) of Dundee, Fla., Deborah Machado (Renato) of Putnam; his stepchildren, David Shaw of Woodstock, Jonathan Gefvert of Brandon, Fla., Barbara Lawson of Thompson, and Susan Shenker (David) of Chaplin; his brother Daniel Joubert (Colleen) of Rhode Island; his sister Anita San Antonio (Vinny) of The Villages, Fla.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  He was the brother of the late Phillip Joubert.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8 with a Memorial Service at 6:30 in the Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. Burial will be private.  Donations: Hospice of NE CT Connecticut, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. 

 

Paul Pfosi

WOODSTOCK — Paul Pfosi, 52, of Woodstock died Nov. 24, 2016, from a long illness. He has returned to the loving arms of his parents Lucy Hannah and Paul Pfosi who predeceased him when he was young.

Paul was born July 17, 1964, in Chur, Switzerland. He had an incredible mind and was a very articulate writer.  A poet, artist, and athlete, he spent his early years in the White Mountains where his father was the first ski school director at Waterville Valley. He attended both Holderness School and Burke Mountain Academy and was an accomplished ski racer. During his adult life he worked as a logger and carpenter, and had a passion for working with wood. In his later years he dreamed of making the world a better place through music. 

Paul was a caring and sensitive soul who suffered greatly from the deaths of his parents, and depression. He was well-read, rebellious, anti-establishment, radical thinker and often challenged people to examine their beliefs. 

He leaves his sons Zachary and Isaac Pfosi; his sister Eva Merriam, and brothers Frank and Eric Pfosi; his nieces Lucy and Hannah Merriam; nephews Nick, Josh, Evan and Brent Pfosi, and many paternal and maternal aunts and uncles, and cousins, including his very special aunt Joan Hannah. 

A gathering to share stories about him was Dec. 3 in Franconia, N.H. Donations: Brain Injury Alliance of CT, www.biact.org; or Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, bbrfoundation.org. Gilman-Valade Funeral Homes & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Cheryl Blackmer

WOODSTOCK — Cheryl L. Blackmer, 71, of Woodstock, died Nov. 30, 2016.  She was born Jan. 26, 1945, in Woodstock, daughter of the late Ervin and Thelma Jones. 

She married Ronald Blackmer Sr. April 2, 1967. He died in 2005. 

Cheryl worked as a bus driver for the Pomfret Community School, operated her own painting and wallpapering business and was a housekeeper for Day Kimball Hospital and Chace Building over the years. Cheryl was a feisty fighter, with a quick sharp tongue, who made many laugh and left a lasting impression. She had a great love of animals especially her dog “Baby” who died in May 2016 and her many cats.

She leaves her brother Mitchell Jones (Maggie) of Buxton, Maine; her children, Diana Leonard of Woodstock, Ronald Blackmer Jr. (Debby) of Woodstock, Craig Blackmer (Nancy) of Ashford, Paul Cramer of Florida; her grandchildren Kerri, Jennifer, Danielle, Steven, Hunter, Kyle, Cassidy, Emili, and great-grandchildren Katrina, Caelum and Kaitlyn. She was predeceased by a sister, Nancy Soule and a son-in-law Joseph Leonard.

Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam, followed by a 1 p.m. Memorial Service at the funeral home. Burial in North Woodstock Cemetery. Donations: PAWS, 240 Woodstock Ave. W, Woodstock, CT 06281. 

 

Kenneth F. Williams

E. PUTNAM — Kenneth F. Williams, 76, of Chase Rd., died Nov. 30, 2016, in Day Kimball Hospital.  He was the husband of Helen (Messier) Williams for 51 years.  Born in 1940 in E. Putnam, he was the son of the late Ernest and Elsie (Smith) Williams.

Mr. Williams was self-employed tool and die maker and co-owned East Putnam Oil Company.  He had also worked for Delpesco Tool & Die, Ivanhoe Tool, and Connecticut Tool.  He was a member of the E. Putnam Fire Department for more than 30 years.  He was also member of the Victory Sportsman’s Club, National Rifle Association and would enter black powder competitions statewide.  He enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles.  

In addition to his wife Helen, he leaves his son, John K. Williams and his companion Sandra Brisco and her children, Danny and Matthew Brisco; and his brother, Dave Williams (Donna), all of E. Putnam.  

The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 6 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam. Donations: Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Doris L. Boutin

N. GROSVENORDALE — Doris (Durand) Boutin, 89, of Plum Rd., died Nov. 29, 2016, at home. 

She was the wife of the late Robert A. Boutin Sr.  Born in 1927 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Rose Alma (Mandeville) Durand.

Mrs. Boutin worked in custodial services for the Immaculate Conception Convent for 35 years, not retiring until the age of 78.  She was a member of the Putnam and Thompson Seniors and enjoyed their organized bus trips.  She spent her time hiking, gardening, playing cards and traveling.  She was always there to lend friends and family a helping hand.  In her own words, she lived a full and happy life.

She leaves her son, Robert A. Boutin Jr. of The Villages, Fla.; her daughters, Dodie Devine of The Villages, Jeanne Carita of N. Grosvenordale, and Doreen Boutin Hryzan of Pomfret Center; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. 

The Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Dec. 10 at St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. Donations: Hospice of NE CT, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes, 104 Church St. Putnam. 

 

Lois E. Cournoyer

PUTNAM —  Lois E. (Hines) Cournoyer, 70, of Myers St., died Nov. 29, 2016, at UMass Memorial Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Alfred B. Cournoyer.  Born in 1946 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Ruth (Killian) Hines.

 Mrs. Cournoyer was a homemaker, a real estate agent and worked at Linemaster Switch.  She enjoyed collecting antique furniture and shopping.

She leaves her sons, Christopher Cournoyer (Lena) of N. Grosvenordale and Stephen Cournoyer (Karen Savage) of Windham, Maine; her brother Calvin and her sisters Elizabeth (Betsy) and Roberta (Bobbie).  She was predeceased by her sisters Deborah and Catherine (Lovey).

Private burial to be held at St. Mary Cemetery.   Gilman-Valade Funeral Homes & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

 

Tammy L. Clark

DAYVILLE — Tammy L. Clark, 33, of North Rd., died Nov. 30, 2016, at home.  

Born in 1983 in Putnam, she was the daughter of Michael A. Clark, Sr. of Conroe, Texas, and Leslie (Pasay) Clark of Dayville.

She held various jobs in retail, restaurant service, and landscaping.  She enjoyed cooking, writing, music, watching movies, playing pool and hiking.  

In addition to her parents, she leaves sons, Caleb and Trevor Remillard of Putnam; her best friend, Jesse Remillard of Putnam; her sister, Olivia M. Neal of Dayville; her stepdad, David B. Neal of Dayville; her maternal grandparents, Stanley and Dorothy Pasay Sr. of Dayville; her uncle, Howard Clark of Dayville; her aunts, Barbara Poulin of Florida, Carol Cesario of Florida, and Linda Chaput of Florida.  She was predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Leroy “Tex” and Cecilia Clark; and her uncles Stanley Pasay Jr., Gary Pasay, and Leroy Clark II. 

Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. at Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.  Donations:  To her children

 

Peter N. Nilsen

DANIELSON —  Peter N. Nilsen, 72, of Westfield Village, died Nov. 29, 2016, at the UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born in 1944 in Providence, he was the son of the late Martin and Hope (Nelson) Nilsen. 

Peter was employed for more than 30 years by the former Anchor Glass Co. in Dayville until their closing in 1997.  

He then worked for Superwinch in Putnam for the last few years until his retirement. 

He leaves his four sisters, Gladys Brayton of Foster, R.I., Sally Hicks of Scituate, R.I., Mary Pacheco of Fall River, Mass., and Margaret Sasse; nieces and nephews.  

He was predeceased by two brothers, Kenneth M. Nilsen, and Roland D. Nilsen and one sister, Theresa Wilcox.

Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Burial will take place in the Spring.  

Donations: Day Kimball Hospital Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.  

 

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