PUTNAM — Elizabeth (Herlihy) “Betty” Aucoin, 74, of Liberty Highway, died Nov. 17, 2022.  She was the wife of Peter Aucoin. Born in 1948 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late John and June (Morse) Herlihy.
Mrs. Aucoin worked as a secretary for Belding Heminway for 10 years. She was a volunteer for Day Kimball Hospital for 20 years. She enjoyed cake decorating, baking, and sewing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
In addition to her husband Peter, Elizabeth leaves her daughter Allison Darigan (John) of Woodstock; her brother, Ellsworth “Butch” Herlihy (Diane) of Putnam, and Brian Herlihy of Woodstock; her sisters, Maryanne Loomis (Dick) of Putnam, and Katherine Saucier (Ronald) of Putnam; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughter, Melissa Pelletier.
Funeral services are private.
Donations: Day Kimball Hospital Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

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