DAYVILLE — Caitlin Collelo from Dayville was named Westview Health Care Center’s Employee of the Month for October 2016. Collelo is a Certified Nursing Assistant at the facility and has been employed at Westview since August 2014. 

In her spare time, Collelo enjoys crocheting, clay sculpting, fishing and kayaking. She especially enjoys side by side riding in the woods with her best friend and boyfriend, Bill. “Caitlin’s infectious positive demeanor and her devoted commitment to caring for our residents and patients make her an exemplary employee,” said David T. Panteleakos, administrator. 

 

By Ron P. Coderre

This week’s RPC sporty shoutout is sent along to good sport Roland Moulin of Putnam.  A noted sailor and skier, Moulin remains active in retirement.  In his spare time he enjoys fine dining with his wife and an occasional card game with his buddies.

The past week was very active for many area athletes and teams.  All the athletes carried themselves with pride and came home with satisfying results.  

The Putnam girls’ soccer team came home with a Constitution State Conference championship while a Killingly High School female runner came back to northeastern Connecticut with a spot in the New England cross country championships.  The Killingly football team solidified its spot in the CIAC Points Rankings with a lopsided win over East Lyme.

Individually, a former Killingly Redgal basketball player started her college hoop career on a positive note.  A long time long distance runner proved he still had what it takes to finish in the Top 10 of a prestigious road race.  And finally a former basketball official who started a game timing company landed another big client.   

In summary it was a reminder that although northeastern Connecticut is referred to as the Quiet Corner, we can still make noise when it comes to competing.

Lady Clippers Claim Final 

CSC Soccer Title…

Conference or State titles are a rare occurrence at Putnam High School since the glory days of Clipper football and basketball teams.  The impending breakup of the Constitution State Conference means that any league championships are out of the picture as Clipper teams search for a venue in which to compete.

The recent victory by the Putnam girls’ soccer team gives fans in Clipperland something to cheer about.  Ranked #2 going into the CSC championships the Lady Clippers of coach Molly Panteleakos surprised #1 seed Capital Prep, winning the title game 2-1.

The victory came on a goal by Kira Clinksdale with 13 minutes remaining in the game.  Putnam received some solid goalkeeping from net minder Megan Sessums, who was tough in net all season for coach Panteleakos.  

Other key performers in the title game and throughout the season included Captain Maria Fredette, Aly Morris, and Morgan Foucault.  Morris tallied the first Putnam goal with only 30 seconds to play in the opening period of the title contest.  Putnam enters the State competition sporting a 14-3-2 record.

Putnam’s Energized Runner…

Putnam long-distance runner Scott Deslongchamps put another notch in his running belt as he finished third in the prestigious Electric Boat Athletic Club Challenge.  Deslongchamps, who’ll go anywhere within a reasonable distance to find a race, posted a time of 28:57 in the 4.75-mile race.  The winner of the EBAC Challenge was Paul Gennaro of New London with a time of 25:45.

Deslongchamps, who never stops running, was seen the next day trekking his way around Putnam.  He works out regularly at the Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center as he occasionally competes in triathlons.  He’s a regular at the former Deary Memorial Road Race, the O’Putnam and races in Worcester.

College Transition…  

The past four years, Meagan Bianchi has been the backbone of the Killingly High School girls’ basketball team.  Since her graduation, Bianchi has moved on to college at UConn-Avery Point.  College life appears to be agreeing with the hoop standout.

Bianchi had adapted to her new environment and after three games is averaging a dozen markers per contest for the Pointers.  She’s teaming with Stonington High School grad Tatyana LaFrance-Boyce to give Avery Point a solid one-two scoring punch.

Cross-Country Open…

The recently concluded girls’ State Open Cross-Country meet at Wickham Park in Manchester produced only one local runner who moved on to the New England Championships.  Killingly High School runner Kaitlyn Stevens who is coached by running great Joe Banas finished 16th in the Open with a time of 19:39.  Stevens was less than a minute behind the winner, Morgan McCormick of Wilton who posted a time of 18:43.  Stevens moves on to the New England’s, which are being held this year at nearby Ponaganset High School in Rhode Island.

Timing For a New Client…

Dave Boland, who started an official basketball timing company in the past few years, has witnessed a marked growth in the number of clients his group is handling.  The group’s signature client is the UConn men’s and women’s basketball.

Recently the Boland conglomerate took on the job of timing the Holy Cross Crusaders basketball program.  Boland was at courtside on the clock for the recent preseason exhibition game between Assumption College and Holy Cross.

He related another amazing fact, when he noted that his son Matt, a National Basketball Association referee, is entering his 14th season in the professional league.

Football Standings and Stats…

Killingly High School football under coach Chad Neal solidified its position in the CIAC Football Playoff Points standing with its recent win over East Lyme.  The Redmen are currently in 4th place in Class M with a 7-1 log good for 113.75 points.  The top team in Class M continues to be Valley Regional/Old Lyme with 123.75 points.  The top eight teams in each division moves on to the postseason.

The race for the top rusher in the area tightened considerable following the performance of Killingly’s Spencer Lockwood who had 199 yards rushing against East Lyme.  He now has a total of 1,393 yards in eight games.  The leader is Kameron Janice, who posted only 79 yards in his last outing, a loss to Griswold.  Janice has 1,424 yards in eight games.

Woodstock’s Jared Bouten is the area’s top passer with 924 yards through the air.  He’s followed by Killingly’s Kyle Derosier with 788 yards.  The top receiver in the area is Woodstock’s Eric Preston with 310 yards.

Soccer All Stars…

The Eastern Connecticut Conference recently named its all star teams for the boys and girls in the recently completed fall season.

Boys All Stars: Division II – First Team, Ryan Black and Ethan Liscomb of Woodstock Academy; Honorable Mention, Cole Hackett and Joseph Thompson of Woodstock Academy and Jared Gosper of Killingly.  Sportsmanship, Alex Leblanc of Killingly and Patrick Houlihan of Woodstock Academy,

Division III – Honorable Mention, Evan Ware of Tourtellotte.  Sportsmanship, Jake Coutu of Plainfield and Mike Falco of Tourtellotte.

Girls All Stars: Division II – First Team, Kennedy Davignon, Ivy Gelhaus, Linda St. Laurent and Irene Askitis of Woodstock Academy and Hanna Russo of Killingly.  Honorable Mention, Payton Fitzgerald and Jamie Jax of Killingly.  Olivia Perry and Makara Sorel of Woodstock Academy.  Sportsmanship, Heather Converse of Woodstock Academy and Morgan Hariott of Killingly.

Division III – First Team, Shannon Sweeney, Morgan Savageau and Marissa Flores of Plainfield. Maegan Roy of Tourtellotte.  Honorable Mention, Hannah Dagenais, Kate and Cassie Carleson, Lexi Price, Madelynne Collins and Sophie Mercer of Plainfield.  Katie Kwasniewski of Tourtellotte. Sportsmanship, Kwasniewski of Tourtellotte and Patty Theriaque of Plainfield.

RPC’s Closing Thought Of The Day: Why is there an expiration date on my sour cream container?

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Collected

Pomfret Community School’s Hope for Haiti organization collected more than 200 soccer balls, Beanie Babies and Barbies to send to Haiti with Massachusetts-based Partners in Development. Although medical supplies and food assistance are still clearly needed after October’s devastating hurricane, PID recognizes the importance of simple childhood activities. Courtesy of  Jessica Werstler.

 

 

Rev. Robert DiQuattro

WOODSTOCK — Rev. Robert E. DiQuattro, soulmate and partner of Betsy (Parcinski) DiQuattro, died Nov. 6, 2016,  at UMass Medical Center. 

Bob had a lifelong passion for music.  

This passion started at an early age when he formed the Keystone Gospel Quartet touring the U.S. and CA.  In 1971, he moved to NYC and joined the King’s Keynotes as the lead vocalist. During his 10 years in Manhattan, he started the Manhattan Project (Gospel Rock Group), sang at Carnegie Hall, recorded several albums, and received his bachelor’s degree from College of New Rochelle.  He went on to receive his master’s degree from Yale Divinity School. 

He was ordained into the United Church of Christ and served as pastor of the Federated Church of Christ in Brooklyn for 10 years.  He then served as a Spiritual Care Coordinator for Masonicare Hospice. In his retirement, he kept his ministry of music alive by entertaining seniors.  Most recently, Bob was lead singer of “Green Valley” and took great pleasure in performing to a full house at the Vanilla Bean just three weeks ago. 

He will be remembered for the richness of his voice, the passion of his opinions and the gentleness of his spirit.  

First born son of Emmanuel and Frances DiQuattro on Feb. 12, 1943, in Bristol, Penn.

He leaves his wife Betsy; brothers, Joseph and James; son, Gordon; stepsons, Drew, Clark and Evan Sigfridson; grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Friends including, Tom and Andrea Hughes, The Daly Family and band members, Rich Young and Patricia McDonald. 

He attended Quaker Meeting House, Storrs, served as a member of the Eastford Democratic Town Committee, Eastford Clean Energy Commission and the Eastford Zoning Board of Appeals. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. Dec. 17 at the main lodge of the 4-H camp in Pomfret. Donations: The Grand Canyon Association (www.grandcanyon.org). 

 

Leah J. Gaboury

THOMPSON —  Leah Jean (Berry) Gaboury, 46, of Porter Plain Rd., died Nov. 9, 2016.  She was the wife of Dean C. Gaboury.  Born in 1970 in Southbridge, Mass., she was the daughter of William Berry of Southbridge and Camilla (Sturgis) Barrette and her husband Raymond of N. Grosvenordale.

Leah was a graduate of Tourtellotte Memorial High School class of 1988.

Leah was the assistant branch manager for Easthampton Savings Bank and worked part time at TJMAXX at Killingly Commons.. 

Mrs. Gaboury enjoyed taking pictures and reading.

In addition to her husband Dean and parents William and Carmella, she leaves her two sons Zachary T. Gaboury (Marcy) of Clymer, Penn., and Cody A. Gaboury of Woodstock; a daughter Shana L. Orrell (Christopher) of Meriden; two grandsons Ayden and Gabriel Gaboury both of Clymer; a brother David Berry (Nicole) of Charlton; and a sister Trisha Ferris (Tom) of Huntsville, Ala.

Visitation was Nov. 14 in Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. 

 

Marjorie Edith Marion

PUTNAM —  Marjorie Edith (Foote) Marion, 98, of Marycrest Drive, died Nov. 6, 2016, in Day Kimball Hospital after a short illness.  

She was born Feb. 25, 1918, in Chester. 

She and Lawrence Joseph Marion were married on April 30, 1941, at St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam by Monsignor John Paul Wodarski. Marjorie was baptized as a Roman Catholic on Jan. 12, 1942.  

Marjorie was a direct descendent of Nathaniel Foote “The Settler” who landed on the west bank of the Connecticut River in 1633 with the “Ten Adventurers” and founded Wethersfield.  She was the daughter of Robert Erastus Foote and Annie Lovina Hutchinson Foote of Hebron.  Her paternal grandmother, Alice Hills Foote died in 1980 as a supercentenarian at the age of 111 years, 267 days, which made her the third oldest living person in the world at that time. Her maternal grandmother, Lovina Holbrook Hutchinson died in 1949 at the age of 101.  

Around 1920, when she was a small child, her parents moved to Footehills Farm in the Gilead section of Hebron.  She attended the one-room schoolhouse at the junction of Rt. 85 and Hebron Ave.  She graduated from UConn with a degree in home economics.  She was an excellent athlete at UConn participating in field hockey, tennis, and figure skating, and was president of the Varsity Club. 

Her first job was as a home economics teacher at Ludlowe High School in Fairfield.  She then moved to Putnam to work as the Windham County 4-H agent, until her first child was born in 1943. She then stayed home to raise her rapidly growing family.  She had to use curtains to make clothes, and made most of the clothes for her children. She canned enormous quantities of vegetables, juices, fruits, jams, and jellies to keep her large family healthy and well fed.  She worked on the 15-acre family farm where they grew vegetables, fruit, hay, raised chickens for meat and eggs, Angus steers for beef, and a Holstein cow for milk. Her children were taught the value of hard work by working on the family farm, for neighborhood farmers, and in summer jobs in the local textile mills. Her parents had taught her the great value of getting an education and she passed that on to her children, sending them all to excellent schools. She got her children actively involved in various sports. When her children got old enough, she returned to the work force as a home economics teacher at Tourtellotte Memorial High School in Thompson.  She also worked at Westview Manor.  Her final job was running the Sunrise Trading Company Health Food store which she owned with her husband, Lawrence, for many years.  She enjoyed helping customers in the old Green Barn that housed the store. 

She loved to play old songs and religious hymns of various types on her Steinway quarter grand piano.  She could read music well and could also play music by ear. She was also an enthusiastic writer of letters to family, friends, and politicians.  She was active in local Republican politics, and helped prevent the takeover of East and West Putnam by the City, and worked on electing the last Republican mayor of Putnam, Sam Roberts. She collected religious articles that she enjoyed giving to her children.  She was a tireless generator of ideas on things to do to improve her small farm property.  Marjorie always said that she was most fortunate to have the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception Convent as her wonderful neighbors, and she regularly attended Mass in their beautiful chapel for more than 60 years.  

She leaves five sons, Lawrence (Joyce), Robert and his son Robert II, Francis, Joseph and his wife Patricia, and William Marion; her daughter, Margaret St. Denis (Michael) and their children Lisa, Michael, and Daniel; sister-in-law Eva Cormier; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband on Oct. 31, 2001, her son, John Paul Marion, on Feb. 12, 2009, and her daughter-in-law Jacqueline Marion on Nov. 11, 1998; also her sister, Lovina Foote Goodale; her brother, Robert Foote, and his wife Ruth; and her brother Edward Foote and his wife Marion; her sisters-in-law, Lillian Marion, Doris Marion Provencal and her husband Gilbert; brother-in-law Louis Cormier, and brother-in-law Leo Marion and his wife Leone.

The Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 10 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: Marianapolis Preparatory School, 26 Chase Rd, Thompson, CT 06277.  Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam.

 

Michael Michaud

DAYVILLE — Michael Michaud, 56 of Dayville, died Nov. 9, 2016, at home from complications of diabetes and Crohn’s Disease. He was born March 22, 1960, son of the late Olga and Enoil Michaud. 

He was loved by many, never saying no to those who needed a helping hand. He loved fishing and golfing and to be with his few close friends. He was a hard worker.

He leaves his sister, Sonia-Lillia Michaud; two brothers, Steven Michaud and Jason Michaud and their families; longtime friends, Rick Radlo and Tim Austin. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Guil Michaud. 

A Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Nov. 19 in St. Joseph Church, Dayville. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson. 

 

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