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Gary A. Cote
DAYVILLE — Gary A. Cote, 59, of Lindenwood Ave., died Jan. 18, 2021. He was the husband of Susan (Romatowski) Cote for 31 years. Born in 1961 in Plainfield, he was the son of the late Paul and Beatrice Cote. Gary worked at Whitcraft LLC, in Eastford.
Gary had 34 years of service with the Dayville Volunteer Fire Company and was a life member. He currently held the position of engineer on the tanker unit. Fire Chief Kevin Ide said of Gary, “He was the kindest, sweetest man I have ever met.” Gary was a member of The Arc Eastern Connecticut.
He was going through kidney dialysis and trying to get on a donor list when he passed from complications of COVID. He leaves his wife Susan and extended family in New Jersey. Due to COVID-19 there will be no services at this time. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Donations: Dayville Volunteer Fire Company in Gary’s honor. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Jeannette Barrette
DAYVILLE — Jeannette (Cloutier) Barrette, 85, of Ware Rd., died Jan. 22, 2021, at Westview Health Care. She was the wife of the late Norman Barrette. Born in 1935 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Alphege and Rose ((Bonosconi) Cloutier. Jeannette was a supervisor for American Optical as well as a teacher’s assistant for Building Blocks Day Care in N. Grosvenordale; she loved children, so that was the perfect job for her.
She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting and animals, especially her dogs.
She leaves her only son, Gary Barrette (Laurie) of Brooklyn; her brother, Richard Cloutier of Florida; her sister Mrs. Jean Dahl of Killingly her grandchildren, Craig Barrette, Corey Barrette, and Janessa Barrette; and her great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Thomas, Aiden, Amelia, Sullivan and Allister; nieces and nephews.
Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 27 in Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 28 St. Mary Church of the Visitation Church, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. COVID-19 safety rules apply.
Donations: ASPCA, PO Box 96929 Washington, DC 20090-6929.
Rita O. Bernier
PUTNAM — Rita (Blanchette) Bernier, 100, died Jan. 21, 2021, due to COVID-19 at Matulaitis Nursing Home.
She was born May 15, 1920, in Central Falls, R.I., to the late Hector and Yvonne (Chaput) Blanchette.
Rita was married to the late Gerard Bernier (July 1, 1998) on Sept. 21, 1940.
She was a communicant of St. Mary’s of the Visitation Church in Putnam where she volunteered for many years, as well as in the cafeteria in St. Mary’s School.
Rita retired from American Optical in 1982 after 25 years.
Rita leaves a son, Michael (Elaine) of Putnam and their children Neil Bernier of Putnam, Amy Carlone (Tony) of Bristol, R.I., and Melody Thorstenson (Tim) of Danielson; a son Richard Bernier (Carol) of Tolland and their children Cheryl Antil (Michael) of Tolland, and Michelle Fogarty (Ed) of Madison; six great-grandchildren, Robert, Payton, Reid, Yvey, Joshua and Brandon; a sister, Priscilla Ethier of Millbury, Mass.
She is predeceased by brothers, Roland Blanchette, Rene Blanchette, and Raymond Blanchette.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Jan. 25 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery.
Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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