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Jane Mowry
WOODSTOCK VALLEY — Jane A. (Bazinet) Mowry, 75, died June 23, 2013, at home.
The wife of Alfred Mowry, they were married Aug. 18, 1962. She was born Sept. 14, 1937, in Putnam, daughter of the late Theodore and Doris (Favreau) Bazinet.
She worked as a plant manager at Idle Wild Farm, she enjoyed crocheting and crafts. She liked studying genealogy and the history of Putnam. She also enjoyed traveling to Dutch Country in Pennsylvania with her niece.
She leaves her husband Alfred; a daughter Brenda Goyette (Joseph) of Putnam; three sons Brian Mowry (Carolann) of Woodstock, Scott Mowry Sr., of Woodstock, Craig Mowry (Jean) of Woodstock; grandchildren Nathan Brodeur, Shawn Brodeur, Scott Mowry Jr., Heather Rose Mowry, Samantha Mowry, Zachary Mowry, Morgan Mowry, Lily Goyette, a great-granddaughter Olivia Torres; a sister Rachel Morin (Robert) of Putnam; two brothers Robert Bazinet (Linda) of Woodstock, Theodore Bazinet (Lorraine) of Rogers; a son-in-law Paul Brodeur of Putnam and her dog Coco. She was predeceased by two sisters Theresa Staples and Florence Berube.
A Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m. June 26 at Barlow Cemetery, Barlow Cemetery Road, Woodstock. Donations: American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Scraba services
DAYVILLE — B.G. (CT ret.) Stanley A. Scraba Jr., 80, of Stuart, Fla., and Alexander’s Lake died Feb. 11, 2013. He was the husband of Joan (Trudeau) Scraba.
He was born in 1932.
He leaves five children. Mrs. Susan Johnston (Mark) of Alexander’s Lake, Dayville, Ms. Paula Scraba, Ph.D., of St Bonaventure, N.Y.; BG Mark D. Scraba, U.S. Army (Mary-Elizabeth) of Stuttgart, Germany, Capt. Christopher P. Scraba, U.S. Coast Guard, (Melissa) of Weston, Fla., Sean M. Scraba (Tracey) of Tolland; 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son Stanley Thomas Scraba in April 1985.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. June 28 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial with military honors in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: Scraba Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens National Bank, 182 Main St., Putnam, CT 06260.Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes.
Carl Anderson
PUTNAM — Carl A. Anderson, 73, of Putnam died June 22, 2013, at home. The husband of Louise (Brissette) Anderson, they were married Jan.13, 1968, in Webster.
He was born Dec. 12, 1939, in Southbridge, son of the late Carl and Yvonne (Duquette) Anderson.
Carl was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam. He worked for Linemaster Switch for 15 years, also working for several grocery stores in the area. Carl enjoyed coin collecting, antiquing and watching the Patriots.
He leaves his wife Louise; son Donald Anderson of Putnam; daughter Kathy Anderson of Putnam; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Harvey and Gloria LaBonte.
The Mass of Christian Burial was June 25 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, N. Grosvenordale. Donations: Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Carrie Auclair
DANIELSON — Carrie M. Auclair, 83, of Katherine Avenue died June 23, 2013, at home. She was born Sept. 13, 1929, in Bingaman, WV, daughter of the late James and Rebecca (Ice) Mobley.
She married David E. Campbell Sr. on July 8, 1950, and he died June 26, 1964. She later married Roland G. Auclair in 1970 and he died in 2003.
Carrie attended schools in Enterprise and Shinnston, WV. She worked as a telephone operator from 1946-1948, a waitress from 1948-1950, at Danielson Curtain from 1962-1965 and in 1965 started at Danco then retiring in 1991. Carrie was a volunteer at DKH and she was a member of the Danielson United Methodist Church. Carrie had a great love for music.
She leaves a son David E. Campbell Jr.; two daughters, Karen Marie Mazzarella (Dennis) and Eugenia Dyson (David); four grandchildren, Rebecca O’Toole, Erica Kelly, Erin Hazelwood, Kyle Campbell, a great-granddaughter Keira O’Toole, an extended family Charlette Salisbury (John) and their children Kristal, Garrett and Adam; her dog Abbie. She was predeceased by three brothers, William Mobley, Rev. John Mobley, Raymond Mobley, sister Mary Campbell and two cousins Elizabeth and Beckley Robey.
A Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m. June 26 at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. A Calling Hour will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Westfield Cemetery Danielson.
Barbara Light
PUTNAM — Barbara Light, 77, of Brookside Street, died May 30, 2013, in Worcester. Born in 1935 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Gardner) Light. Mrs. Light worked as a secretary for local physicians. She enjoyed sewing and music, particularly Tom Jones. She loved the many dogs she had during her lifetime. She attended Putnam Baptist Church. She leaves any friends. The funeral was June 24, in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, followed by burial in Grove Street Cemetery.
G. ‘Trudy’ Murphy
N. GROSVENORDALE — Gertrude “Trudy” Murphy, 81, of Buckley Hill Road., died June 19, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was the wife of Arthur Murphy. Born in 1935 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Camile and Winifred (LaCroix) Brodeur. Mrs. Murphy prior to retirement worked in the accounts payable department for Hale Manufacturing. Trudy was a member of the American Legion. In addition to her husband, she leaves sons; Glenn Lovejoy Johnson of Liberty, Miss., Dana LaCroix Johnson of Riverside, Calif.; daughter Tracy Johnson of Boston; stepson, Brian Murphy of Connecticut; brother Billy Brodeur of Henrico, Va.; sister Barbara Peckham of Denver, N.C. 10 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter Maureen Frances Rooney.
The Mass of Christian Burial was June 25, at St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial at E.Thompson Cemetery. Donations: Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Ave. Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001 Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.
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New Officers
The Putnam Rotary Club last week inducted its new officers and Board of Directors for the upcoming year. Left to right: Brad Favreau, incoming president; Paul Pikora, outgoing president; Kathleen Murphy, Rachael Johnston, sergeant at arms; Sue Desrosier, Peter Benoit, treasurer; Marc Archambault; Keith Aubin, sgt. at arms helper; Bill Witkowski, second vice president; Rande Chmura, first vice president and Scott Pempek. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Wed. July 3
Fun Runs
W. THOMPSON --- The West Thompson Dam Fun Run starts on May 15 and runs through Sept. 18. The runs, which start at 6:15 p.m., are held on Wednesdays at the West Thompson Dam Entrance on Ravenelle Road. Distance is 3.1 and 1.44 miles. The Fun Run or walk is free and is open to everyone. Free T-Shirt once three events are completed. mayer.robert @sbcglobal.net.
Thur. July 4
Happy Birthday, USA!
Fri. July 5
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will hold its fireworks and two concerts at Rotary Park. At 5 p.m. One Shot Deal will entertain and at 7 p.m. the Outriggers will play. Rain date July 7.
Fri. July 12
Golf Tourney
FOSTER, R.I. --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley’s 26th Annual Gardner Johnson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Foster Country Club, starting with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.. Includes continental breakfast, a chance to win a new car, closest to the pin contests, hot dogs on the turn, drawings and a steak dinner after the game. 774-2827.
Sat. July 13
Al Fresco
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam's al Fresco event this year will be a concert by singer Linda Eder at 7 p.m. at Rotary Park. River Fire begins at intermission and runs through 10 p.m. Rain date: July 14. Bring blanket/lawn chair. Free.
Mon. July 15
Golf Tourney
PUTNAM --- The Day Kimball hospital's 29th Annual Golf Classic will be held simultaneously at the Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam and Quinnatisset Country Club in Thompson. Benefits 2013 Giving Appeal. 928-7141.
Wed. July 24
Rug Exhibit
DUDLEY --- The Pearl K. McGown Teacher's Workshop will present a rug exhibition from noon to 7 p.m. at the Nichols College Auditorium. Free.
Fri. Aug. 2
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Aug. 10
Deary Race
PUTNAM --- The annual Deary Memorial 5K Race/Walk will be held this morning, starting from JD Cooper's.
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present a concert with the Little Big Band followed by River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Sun. Aug. 11
Car Cruise Frappes
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Putnam Car Cruise/Frappes on the Lawn starting at 11:30 a.m. until gone. $5. Benefits community charities.
Rubber Duckie
PUTNAM --- The Arc Quinebaug Valley will host its 16th Annual Arc Rubber Duckie Race fund-raiser at 1:30 at Rotary Park. The race is in conjunction with the annual car show. The day includes children’s games, food, a moonbounce and other activities. 7,000 rubber ducks are available. Rain date Aug. 18. 774-2827.
Fri. Sept. 6
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Sept. 7
River Fire
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Family Day and River Fire at Rotary Park. No rain date.
Sat. Sept. 14
Swedish Meatball Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a Swedish Meatball Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the church dining room. Adults: $10; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Nature Art
POMFRET --- The Northeastern Connecticut Art Guild will present a nature-based art festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bafflin Sanctuary. It benefits the Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Pomfret. Volunteers needed. 928-4948.
Sun. Sept. 22
Peace Day
PUTNAM --- International Peace Day will be held at Rotary Park.
Sun. Sept. 29
Community Day
N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 10th annual Thompson Community Day will be held from, noon to 4 p.m. at Riverside Park on Rt. 12. Rain date is Oct. 6. Vendors sought. 860-923-9440.
Fri. Oct. 4
First Friday
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present First Friday throughout downtown Putnam.
Sat. Oct. 19
Harvest Fair/Lunch
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Harvest Fair and Luncheon from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the Putnam Pumpkin fall festival. Lunch is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Benefits community charities. 928-4405.
Pumpkin Festival
PUTNAM --- The annual Pumpkin Festival will be presented in Putnam.
Fri. Oct. 25
Halloween Stroll
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present a Halloween Stroll from 5 to 7 p.m. Part of Putnam Halloween stroll.
Sat. Nov. 2
Roast Beef Supper
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will hold a Roast Beef Supper from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dining room. Adults $12; kids 12 and under $5. Benefits community charities. Takeout available. 928-4405.
Sun. Nov. 10
Turkey Trot
THOMPSON --- The Citizens National Bank 5K Cross Country Turkey Trot and 2.5K/5K Turkey Wobble will be held starting at 9 a.m. at the West Thompson Lake. Benefits TEEG Food Bank and Thompson's trails, parks and playgrounds. For more info or to register, go to: www.thompsonrec.org.
Thur. Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Dinner
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present The Pearsall Thanksgiving Dinner with Friends. This is the “Don’t Be Alone on Thanksgiving” event. A Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixin’s. Reservations required. Freewill donation. Check for exact time. 928-4405.
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Clockwise from upper left: Emily Rose Lipka, Woodstock Academy. Excited Putnam High School graduate. Jaylin Marie Greene waits for procession to begin. Manchester Pipe Band leads in Woodstock graduates. The PHS grads grace the stage at the Putnam Middle School Auditorium.
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Reval streets
PUTNAM — The reval company is now moving on to a new set of streets: Bellevue St, Bradley St, Canal St, Church St, Franklin St, Fremont St, Front St, Gilman St, Grove St, Hammond St, Harris St, High St, Kennedy Dr, Livery St, Lyon St, Main St, Maple St, Oak St, Pleasant St, Pomfret St, Prospect St, Richmond Rd, Ring St, Sabin St, School St, South Main St, Underwood Rd, Union St. and Wilkinson St.