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John N. Colburn Sr.,
Vietnam war vet
WOODSTOCK — John N. Colburn Sr. 73, of Woodstock, died unexpectedly Jan. 12, 2019. He was the husband of Linda (D’Andrea) Colburn.
He was born June 10, 1945, in Putnam, son of Karl and Edith (Nelson) Colburn Sr.
He made his home in Woodstock all of his life. He was a member of the Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church in Woodstock and had served on several committees. John was a truck driver for more than 41 years, driving throughout the New England area.
He was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion Woodstock Post 111. His hobbies included going to yard sales, UConn women’s basketball, NASCAR and collecting antique toys including Hess Trucks. He enjoyed the outdoors and will be remembered as a jokester and always had a wisecrack.
He leaves his wife Linda; his sons John Colburn Jr. (Kelley) of Woodstock, Justin Colburn (Marissa) of Woodstock; his grandchildren, John Colburn III, Allyson Colburn, Miranda Colburn and Jayden Colburn; his sister Kerstin Comtois of Stafford Springs, his brother Karl Colburn Jr. of E. Killingly. He was predeceased by his sister Karlene St. Onge.
A Memorial Service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church, 24 Child Hill Road, with burial in the spring with military honors in Elmvale Cemetery, Woodstock. Donations: Woodstock Evangelical Covenant Church; or to Muddy Brook Fire Department, PO Box 222, East Woodstock, CT 06244. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Tod R. Lind,
Marine veteran
BROOKLYN — Tod R. Lind, 61, of Maple Circle, died unexpectedly Jan. 8, 2019. He was the husband of Elaine (Waterhouse) Lind. Born in 1957 in Holden Mass., he was the son of the late Carl and Ruth “Shirley” (Oslebo) Lind. After graduating from high school, Tod enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served his country proudly. Tod continued his service by being an active member and supporter of the AMVETS, Post #47 in Brooklyn.
He was employed by Home Depot as a sales person and was an avid hockey player in his youth and enjoyed watching hockey later in life. Tod also loved to cook and garden.
He leaves his wife, Elaine Lind of Brooklyn; two daughters, Elizabeth K. Stoothoff of Maine and Diana Wilkins of New York; three brothers, Wayne Lind of Florida, Craig Lind of Florida and Dale Lind of Massachusetts.
Donations: AMVETS Post 47, 660 Wauregan Rd., Brooklyn, CT. 06234; or to the Killingly Veterans Coffee House, 185 Broad St., Killingly, CT. 06239. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam.
Anita C. Griggs
DANIELSON — Anita C. Griggs, 90 of Danielson, died Jan. 10, 2019. She was the wife of the late William Griggs. He died in 2007.
She was born June 26, 1928, in Woonsocket, R.I., daughter of Sinai and Yvonne Barrette.
She leaves her daughter Sheila Ilewicz (James) of Dayville; her grandchildren Matthew and Jessica; her siblings Norman Barrette, Claire Cusson and Lillian Rhodes. She was predeceased by her son Michael Griggs in 2016 and her brother Freddy Barrette.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Jan. 21 in St. James Church, Danielson, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St.
Lena L. Wolchesky
POMFRET CENTER — Lena L. Wolchesky, 86, of Pomfret Center, died Jan. 12, 2019, at Davis Place in Danielson. She was born April 22, 1932, in Burlington, Vt., daughter of Edwin and Myrtle (Greer) Peppin.
She was the wife of William Wolchesky. They were married on Nov. 24, 1951, in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret. He died June 29, 2018.
She worked at the Pomfret Community School for more than 30 years as a cafeteria cook and manager. Her hobbies included knitting, crossword puzzles and Bingo.
She leaves her son William Wolchesky Jr. of Pomfret; her daughter Jan Rondeau (Matt) of Pomfret; grandsons Matt Rondeau Jr., Adam Rondeau and Elliott Wolchesky; nieces and nephews.
Visitation is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. A Funeral Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the spring in Abington Cemetery, Abington.
Pauline Carter
DANIELSON — Pauline (LeClaire) Carter, 92, the proud matriarch of five generations, died Jan. 10, 2019. She will always be remembered for her dedication to family and friends who often called her the “hostess with the mostest”, reminding everyone to please come again.
Pauline was born Sept. 16, 1926, in Putnam, to Alphonse and Marie-Reine (Joly) LeClaire. She graduated from St. James School in Danielson, and attended Killingly High School. She married Robert Keen Carter on April 3, 1948, in St. James Church and together they had four children. She was predeceased by Robert on April 10, 1997.
Pauline spent her life in the Danielson area working at local businesses and manufacturing facilities until her retirement from Jacobs Rubber Co. in Dayville. After retirement she cared for her grandchildren and elderly family members. She also served as a volunteer visitor to local nursing homes.
Pauline enjoyed crocheting, cake decorating, and watching classic movies. She was most proud of her Canadian heritage and spoke French with family and friends and everyone loved her famous “pork pies.” Her travels included many sites in the US and Canada, the UK, Ireland, France, Greece and Egypt where she rode a camel.
She leaves her children Mary-Ann Jodaitis (Frank) of Coventry, Keen Carter (Kathy) of Putnam, Vance Carter (Joan) of Danielson, and Dennis Carter of Danielson with whom she made her home; three sisters, Jeannette Haskell of Jewett City, Madeleine Dore of Moosup, and Helen Normandie of Danielson; grandchildren Lauren, Stephen, Mark, Brandon, Jayne, Kristen, David; seven great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by her brother Raymond LeClaire and Norman LeClaire and her grandson Christopher.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 14 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations: St. James School, 120 Water St., Danielson, CT 06239. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Amie M. Densmore
POMFRET — Amie Margaret Densmore died Dec. 10, 2018, from leukemia.
She leaves her husband Charlie; son Shawn (Kayla); daughter Clare; grandson Miles, and relatives.
She was born in 1945. From a young age in Greendale, Mass., Amie’s passion was art and helping others. Amie received a master’s in art education. She settled in Mystic, then Pomfret, teaching art at Pomfret Community School for 25 years.
Her intuitive approach to teaching encompassed self expression, creative thinking, social issues, non-violence, and global responsibility. Amie found solace in painting, outdoors adventures, family, meditation and the pursuit of spirituality.
A public Celebration of Amie’s Life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 26, 2019, at the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret, 218 Day Rd., Pomfret Center. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Rebecca S. Dumas
E. WINDSOR — Rebecca (Shippee) Dumas, 69, formerly of N. Grosvenordale, died Jan. 11, 2019, in Fresh River Healthcare. Born in 1949 in Southbridge, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Andrea (Tetreault) Shippee.
She had a young and adventurous soul. This was most appreciated when she was playing with her grandchildren. She loved day trips with her sisters, viewing the fall foliage and antiquing. She loved to dance, and she always took the backroads.
She leaves her son, Jeremy Dumas of Windsor; daughter, Heather Dumas of Danielson; sisters, Cynthia Hackett of Sturbridge, and Sandra Menard of Brimfield, Mass.; and eight grandchildren, Rachel Landow, Andrew Maher, Lauren Maher, Amanda Clifford, Bryan Clifford, Sara Clifford, Natalie Verraneault, and Derek Verraneault. Rebecca was predeceased by her brother Warren “Bobby” Shippee, and sisters Catherine “Carol” Gauthier and Susan Burlingame. Donations: Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06489. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St. Putnam.
Vivian Fede
FEDDING HILLS, Mass. — Vivian Fede, 91, of Feeding Hills, formerly of Killingly, died, Jan. 5, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, Mass.
She was born June 2, 1927, in Waterbury, daughter of the late Joseph and Jenny (Buscema) Baroni. She was the wife of Stanley J. Fede. She enjoyed knitting and was an avid reader. Vivian also had a passion for cooking.
She leaves her children Catherine Dumas (Mark) of Killingly, Stanley J. Fede (Barbara) of Feeding Hills; grandchildren Monique Dumas and her partner David of Killingly, Michael Dumas (Jenifer) of Killingly, Sarah Carson (Christopher) of Ayer, Mass., Carrie Fede of Chicopee, Mass., and Stefanie Barnes (Timothy) of Agawam, Mass.; great-grandchildren Madison Dumas and Hunter Dumas of Killingly; sister Eleanor Kazemekas (Edward) of Wolcott; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley in 2001 and a sister Josephine Damiani.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 10 in St. James Church, Danielson, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Dayville. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Beatrice B. Guertin
PUTNAM — Beatrice “Bea” Blanche (Robitaille) Guertin, 90, of Church St., died Jan. 12, 2019, in Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of the late Eudore “Eddie” O. Guertin for 58 years.
Born in 1928 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Theodore & Blanche (Barton) Robitaille.
Bea was a braider for Putnam Braid and also worked as a courier for Citizens National Bank.
She enjoyed planting flowers, working in her rock gardens.
She leaves two daughters, Jo-Ann Williams and her companion Dana Jordan of Putnam and Joyce M. Krasnecky (“Butch”) of Woodstock; her granddaughter, Dawn M. Krasnecky and her partner Louise S. Taylor (who was a special close friend to Bea) of Thompson; her niece, Cheryl Walsh of Massachusetts; her nephew, Robert Guertin of Putnam. She was predeceased by her sister Dorothy Vernuti.
The graveside service will be at noon Jan. 17 in St. Mary Cemetery Putnam. Donations: Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut, Day Kimball Hospital Campus. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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