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Lt. Col. M. Myslenski,
Army veteran
BROOKLYN — Lt. Col. Michael E. Myslenski, 52, of Stetson Rd., died unexpectedly Sept. 3, 2019, at home. He was the husband of Julie A. (Gresian) Myslenski. Born in 1967 in New Britain, he was the son of Edward Myslenski of Southington and Kathleen (Goggin) Burton of Stafford.
Michael’s Army career started off as a combat medic with the 3rd Infantry Division at the age of 19 in Germany, after he completed his active duty tour Michael joined the Connecticut Army National Guard. He was accepted to the Army Physician’s Assistant program and served as a P.A. in the Guard and at Day Kimball Hospital for more than 20 years. He had a distinguished career as a P.A. and multiple deployments including Bosnia 2001-2002, Iraq 2003-2004, Afghanistan 2009-2010 and 2012-13.
Michael has earned the Air Assault Badge, Combat Medical Badge and multiple Army Commendation Medals. He was tremendously proud to have started his Army career as a private and progressed to a colonel. Being around Mike was always an experience and people were drawn to him with his infectious smile.
Michael was a P.A. for UConn Health Center. He enjoyed many hobbies during his short lifetime, some of which included riding his Harley or taking his Road Runner out for a spin. It was always an adventure, whether four-wheeling in the backyard or cross-country camping trips.
In addition to his wife Julie, he leaves his twin children, Matthew Myslenski, and Magdalena Myslenski, both still at home in Brooklyn; and his sisters, Theresa Myslenski of E. Windsor, Nicole Brownlow of Summerville, S.C., and Valerie Ehrman of New York.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 7 in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret with burial in Pomfret South Cemetery. Donations: Mission 22, 17040 Pilkington Rd. Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Ronald E. Brissette,
Navy vet
N. GROSVENORDALE — Ronald E. Brissette, 76, of Whittemore Ave., died Sept. 7, 2019, at UMass Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Yvette (Beaulac) Brissette. Born in 1943 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Louis and Theresa (Perreault) Brissette.
Ron was a U.S. Navy veteran serving aboard the USS Hazelwood being honorably discharged on Sept. 16, 1964.
On Aug. 7, 1965, at St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, the former Yvette Beaulac.
Mr. Brissette began his working career in the credit department with W.T. Grant Co. in Putnam; he was promoted to assistant store manager in the Hartford store and later became the store manager in the Torrington location.
In October of 1976 he joined Eastern CT Truck Sales (I.H. Dealership) in sales and service. In 1984 Ron began selling real estate along with residential construction, including modular homes.
In 1994 he joined the Cargill Bank in Putnam as a loan officer. Finally, in 2008, he retired from the New Alliance Bank.
Ron was a past president of NE Board of Realtors, as well as a member of MLS, St. Joseph’s School Board, and BPOE of Putnam. He was also a volunteer at TEEG where he was named a “Thompson Ambassador” and served on many various committees for the town of Thompson.
Ron coached WPTP football and Thompson Little League, where he was inducted as a Honorary Lifetime Member.
Above all Ron was a “true” Lion, being a member of the Thompson Lions Club since 1993. There he served on many boards and committees, held the position of treasurer for 12 years, was elected King Lion, and was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow.
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Yvette (Beaulac) Brissette; a daughter, Angela Benson (Gary) of Haslet, Texas; a son, Shawn Brissette (Tara) of N. Grosvenordale; siblings, Carol Briere of Putnam, Roger Brissette (Linda) of Clearwater, Fla., Terry Pelletier (Roger) of Thompson, Cindy Boucher (Butch) of Thompson, Anne Pion (Ray) of Webster, and Donna Hendrickson (Wayne) of Thompson; grandchildren, Brandon Brissette-Miller (Yvette), Logan Miller and his significant other Abbi, Nathan Miller, Morgan Brissette and her significant other Dylan, and Benjamin Brissette; great-granddaughter Milah Brissette-Miller; “brother from another mother,” Robert LaChance of N. Grosvenordale; his dog, Lexi. He was predeceased by a sister, Linda Litchfield.
Visitation is from 1 to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 2. Burial is in St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors. Donations: Thompson Lions Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 28, Thompson, CT 06277. Valade Funeral Home & Crematory 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
Noella (Fournier) Carita
WEBSTER — Noella (Fournier) Carita, 95, of 34 Eastern Ave., died peacefully Aug. 31, 2019, at the Webster Manor Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Charles Carita.
Born in 1924 in N. Grosvenordale, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Daigle) Fournier.
For 36 Noella worked for B.W. Footwear of Webster.
She was a communicant for the St. Joseph Church in N. Grosvenordale.
Throughout her life Noella was involved in her children’s school activities, church and community activities, and loved to help family, friends and neighbors in any way she could.
At The Manor she served on the Residents’ Council as vice president. Noella was incredibly well read and enjoyed cross word puzzles, knitting and traveling with friends.
She leaves her daughter Lu-Ann Burns of Webster; five grandchildren, Tamara Bourget, Brandon Carita, Eric Carita, Ben Fersenheim and Nick Fersenheim; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son Ronald Carita.
Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 13 in Valade Funeral Home and Crematory, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale.
Burial follows in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Donations: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN. 38105, a charity Noella faithfully supported for many years.
Norman D. Cote Sr.
PUTNAM — Norman D. Cote Sr., 86, of Putnam Pike, died Sept. 2, 2019, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster. He was the husband of Janet (Gould) Cote. Born in 1933 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Hector and Rossetta (Delodge) Cote.
Mr. Cote was a painting contractor. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool, mountain biking, nature and loved to workout at the Iron Works Gym. He was known to be a people person, always wanting to make them feel good. He didn’t like seeing people in pain and would often put his hands on them and pray for them. He would commonly go out of his way to help a stranger. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his wife and children. He was a giving, gentle and kind-hearted man who loved life. He enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley music. After a hard day’s work, they would go places and visit people. In addition to his wife Janet, he leaves his sons, Norman Cote Jr. of Putnam, David Cote (Lori) of E. Killingly, Roger Cote of Putnam, and Raymond Cote (Chari) of E. Killingly; his daughter, Susan Cote of Dayville; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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