Michael Robert Auger
PUTNAM — Michael Robert Auger, 67, died March 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of late Elaine (Cutler) Auger.
Born in Putnam, he was the son of Carol (Sherman) Auger and the late Edgar Auger.
Michael was retired but spent many years as a forklift operator and motorcycle mechanic.
Since retiring, Michael spent the majority of his time with his grandchildren, riding dirt bikes, going to the races and car shows. He spent many winter trips up in Maine snowmobiling with friends.
He leaves his mother Carol (Sherman) Auger of Putnam; a son Kristopher Auger (Nancy), their sons Jaxon and Logan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; his daughters Heather Auger, and her daughter Olivia Bellanceau of Putnam; Marie Auger, and her sons Riley and Declan Cote of Woodstock; and siblings, Rebecca Tellier (Bruce) of Thompson, and Diane Auger of Danielson; and many friends.
Visitation was March 23 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St. Putnam.
Linda Brook Baxter
Linda loved and lived life! An inspiration to everyone around her, enjoying many interests, her encouragement and generosity towards all. Her beautiful smile always made your day better. A proud self -taught artist, she was born Dec. 13, 1939, the daughter of Helen and Joe Brook, and sister of Deborah.
Linda Brook Baxter died in her sleep at the age of 85 Feb. 20, 2025.
Staying on her farm in Harmony, R.I., she was always as busy as a bee. She loved to sing, watch the birds and take care of the horses, sheep and chickens. In her early career years she worked at the Shepard Company in downtown Providence, traveling each week into New York City as a buyer for the department store. On the farm she further dedicated herself as a Folk Artist, forming her business of decorative painting, “Country Art from the Farm”. She sold to Sturbridge Village Yankee Workshop as well as at the many art and craft fairs of New England.
She later worked for Crabtree & Evelyn in Woodstock. She moved to Woodstock after retiring and added bookbinding to her talents, restoring and selling rare books.
Always adventurous in life she raced her MG TD on ice ponds with the club, rode dressage horses in Germany, and went on to play championship doubles tennis with her friend “Betty Bee”. Many memories! A wonderful singer since Sunday School, she sang every day and loved to dance! Spending time with her pony Cheyenne and dog Bette Davis was her joy.
She leaves her son Lee, his wife Lynne, grandchildren-Landon, Lydia, Olivia and daughter Brook; and dear friends Cheryl, Sally, Carol, Thelma and Roger; cousins Wayne and Sue; and her friends at Davis Place, Shelby, Karen, MaryAnn, Ellen and all the wonderful and caring staff.
Linda will be so missed, so smile as we look toward heaven and hear her say...
“What a beautiful day-Look how blue the sky is!
Joy (Duhamel) Lizotte
PUTNAM — Joy (Duhamel) Lizotte, 88, of Senexet Road, Putnam, died, March 14, 2025. She was the wife of the late Richard Lizotte. Born in Southbridge, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Harriet (Godaire) Duhamel.
Joy worked as a trust officer at local banks for many years. Joy was the town treasurer for several years. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, and the Aspinock Historical Society of Putnam, where she served as the treasurer. Joy was dedicated to her church, St. Mary’s, where she was their bookkeeper, ran the religious store, and was very involved in the Circle of Fun.
She enjoyed traveling and going on vacation with her late husband, Richard. They participated in various bowling leagues over the years, and they were small business owners as well. Joy loved crafts and had her own local craft store. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles and knitting. For many years Joy knitted hats for newborns. Everyone who knew Joy knew she was an animal lover, especially cats and dogs.
She leaves her sister, Patricia Fields of Waynesburg, Ky.; sister-in-law, Lorraine Morin (Robert) of Putnam; nieces Cathy L Carew (Richard) of Millbury, Mass., Karen M White (Robert) of Putnam, Donna Morin of Putnam, Velvet Anne (John Aubin) of Stanford, Ky., Lori Lynn Bailey (Jerry) of Stanford; nephews, Charles Dewey (Donna) of Conway, Ky., David Morin (Michelle) of Killingly; great-niece, Kassia Mucci (John) of Tewksbury, Mass.; 13 great-nieces and nephews; and 16 great-great nieces and nephews.
The Funeral Mass was March 21 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.