By Ron P. Coderre

This week’s sporty RPC shout out is sent along to Putnam’s Bob Fournier, recently honored by the Northeastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce as Business Leader of the Year.  He also celebrated a birthday on February 5.  Happy Birthday, Bob.

Remember Tracy Lis?  In the mid-‘80s she packed the gym at Killingly High School every time the Redgals took the court.  Throngs came out to watch her throw in 50 points or more in a game on more than one occasion.

Moving on to Providence College she did the same thing for Lady Friar’s basketball, packing Alumni Hall on the PC campus.  She went on to play professionally for the New England Blizzard of the old American Basketball League.  Why she even had a stint with the Harlem Magicians and the famed Marques Haines, as the only woman to play for the traveling troupe. 

Well it’s nice to know that Tracy Lis hasn’t been forgotten.  After giving Danielson and northeastern Connecticut hoop fans and then New England basketball fans innumerable nights they’ll never forget, Lis was once again in the spotlight, more than 20 years after she departed Providence College.

As more than one well known honoree has been known to say when recognized many years after graduation, “It’s about time you recognized me.”  Lis didn’t say this but we’ll say it for her.

On Saturday, January 25 Providence College honored Lis by retiring her jersey and raising her banner to the rafters of The Dunk.  She was honored along with a pair of Friar men’s greats, Kevin Stacom and Joey Hassett.  It’s a good bet that between the trio they poured in more than 5000 points for the Friars.  Lis is only the second Lady Friar to have her jersey retired and only the third female to receive this honor in the long and illustrious history of Providence College athletics.

A quick refresher on her accomplishments at PC.  She still stands as the all-time leading female scorer in the history of Providence basketball with 2,543 points in 127 games, which equates to slightly more than 20 points per game.  Add to that the fact that she also corralled 821 career rebounds and you soon realize the impact she had on the program and why she received so many honors when she was a Lady Friar.

She still stands among the leaders in Big East women’s basketball in almost every offensive category.  In 1990 she led her team to the Big East title and the NCAA Sweet 16.  She was named the 1992 ECAC Player of the Year.  And in 2004 the Big East recognized her again by naming her among only 15 players to be named to the conference’s Silver Anniversary team.

At the ceremony at the Omni Hotel honoring Lis for her basketball accomplishments, Lis said, “I’m proud to be a Friar.  It definitely was the right decision to go to Providence College.  Coming back now and being here I see how great of a place PC really is.  This was a wonderful day, seeing the banner unveiled was really special.”

Tracy Lis was also very special, especially on the basketball court.

Youngsters Hoop It Up…

On Saturday, January 11 the Putnam Elks Club ran its annual Hoop Shoot at the Putnam Middle School.  At the end of the competition four winners were crowned and received the honor of moving on to the BPOE Eastern Connecticut District Level shoot out.  Nicholas Renshaw was the 8-9 year old winner, while Jonathan Moore captured the 10-11 division and Aiden Ciquera the 12-13 category.  Kayleigh Lyons was the female winner in the 10-11 year old competition.

Members of the Elks Lodge who organized and worked the event were Mike Stewart, State Hoop Shoot Coordinator, Cassidy Stewart, Alan Phillips, Jacquelyn Robbins, Dennis Golden, Paula and Lori Foster-Krajniak, Walter “Nap” Napierata, Rhonda and Diane Robinson and Marcel Morissette. 

I Want to Go to Disney World…

Nate Trythall,  business manager at The Center for Bone and Joint Care in Putnam, recently fulfilled a dream when he went to Disney World in Orlando, Fla.  Although the trip was part vacation, it was also part work because Trythall ran in the Disney Half-Marathon.  Although recently hampered by a hip injury and unable to go through a full training regime leading up to the marathon, he was able to finish the 13-plus mile event.

Bochain Redux…

In a recent UConn women’s basketball game Moriah Jefferson, Geno Auriemma’s feisty point guard turned in a spectacular defensive performance when she had nine steals and six assists.  The nine steals in one game fell one shy of tying the school record held by former Plainfield High School grad Cathy Bochain and University of Hartford coach Jennifer Rizzotti.  Bochain had her 10 steals in 1980 and Rizzotti did it in 1996.   

Future Teammates…

In a recent basketball game at Putnam Science Academy two players who will be college teammates next year took the court on opposing teams.  Demitruis Floras of the McDuffie School squared off against Chaise Daniels of Putnam Science Academy.  Although PSA prevailed in the game 87-65, Floras turned in a great game for McDuffie scoring 20 points and demonstrating great floor skills.  Daniels had 10 points for the Mustangs while controlling the boards on both ends of the court.  Next season the pair will be playing for coach Tom Moore at Quinnipiac University. 

State Rep at Putnam Rotary…

Dan Rovero State Representative from the 51st Assembly District was the guest speaker at the Putnam Rotary Club on Tuesday, January 21 at J. D. Cooper’s Restaurant.  Rovero spoke on the upcoming session of the Connecticut Legislature and answered a variety of questions on current issues.  Rovero, a 1955 graduate of Putnam High School, was a standout running back for the Clippers on the gridiron and catcher on the baseball team.

Quinnipiac’s Drame Injured…

Ousmane Drame, the former Marianapolis Prep standout and current center at Quinnipiac University, has missed two games for the Bobcats due to a sprained knee.  Drame who is averaging 12.5 point and 9.8 rebounds per game returned to action on Thursday, January 30 in a loss to Canisius.  He was injured in a game against Iona shortly after being named the MAAC player-of-the-week.  He received the honor for averaging 14.5 points and 15.5 rebounds during a 2-1 week.  In a game against Monmouth University Drame turned in a 21 rebound performance.

In Drame’s absence his former Marianapolis teammate Ike Azotam once again had a stellar performance scoring 21points and corralling 12 rebounds in a 90-86 overtime victory over Manhattan.   

From The Annals Of Putnam Sports History…

February 1906: Putnam High School defeated Oxford High School 29-16.  Captain Lizotte played the game with one arm bandaged and out of commission, but he nevertheless made 17 points.  (Information contributed by Willie Zamagni)

RPC’s Closing Thought For The Day: I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger.  Then it hit me.

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By Ron P. Coderre

One of the flaws on Woodstock Academy’s record this season was an early season loss to ECC Large Division opponent Ledyard.  The Centaurs had an opportunity to rectify that situation but were unable to get past the Colonels for the second time this season as they lost 91-77 on the road.  The Ledyard victory puts the Colonels squarely in control of the ECC Large Division.

The remainder of the high school teams had a rough week with only Putnam and Tourtellotte picking up wins.  The Tigers had the best week, beating a pair of pesky foes Lyman and Griswold.

Putnam Science Academy continued to rule the preps as the Mustangs posted two wins this week, raising their record to 19-2 and 11 in a row.  Marianapolis continued its improved play with a pair of victories, while Hyde-Woodstock tasted victory with an overtime win against Winchendon School.

Woodstock Passes 1 Tough Test, Fails Another

Things don’t get any easier for the CIAC defending Class L Champion Woodstock Centaurs as they move toward postseason play.  The Acads had a pair of rugged contests last week.  They passed one with flying colors but dropped the second despite a ferocious effort.

In a high-scoring affair Woodstock lost to ECC Large Division leader Ledyard 91-77.  A big second quarter in which the Colonels posted a 24-7 edge was the difference in the contest.  Despite a valiant effort to get back in the game the weary Centaurs were unable to muster enough offense.

Woodstock placed four players in double figures in the loss, led by a 25 point effort by big man Adam Converse.  Trent Peters, with three from beyond the arc added 13, while John McGinn also had 13 and Chris Lowry 12.

Earlier in the week Woodstock played a solid game from start to finish beating visiting Norwich Free Academy 58-48 as Will Bourgeois posted a game high 22 points for the 11-3 and 4-2 Large Division Centaurs.

Tourtellotte raised its record above the .500 mark to 7-6 with and 81-68 win over Lyman followed by a big road win 57-53 over Griswold.  Mike Jezierski with 23 points on six treys was the Tigers leading scorer, while high scoring Kaevon Safford had 22 and Walter Rocca chipped in 13 in the win over Lyman.

The win over Griswold was decided in the final period when the visiting Tigers went on a 24-11 rampage to come from behind in pulling out the victory.  Safford with 26 big points was the game-high scorer, while Shawn Houle with 11 was also in double figures.

Putnam had a one-and-one week losing big 81-38 to visiting A.I. Prince Tech before rebounding with a 56-43 victory over neighboring Ellis Tech.  Jordan Tetreault had a big night in the win over the Eagles as he posted 22 points.  The Clippers are 3-9 on the year and face the impossible task of having to win six of eight remaining games on the schedule to qualify for the State tournament.

Ellis Tech lost its only other game, 66-53 to Grasso Tech, remaining winless at 0-13.  Plainfield lost a pair, suffering defeat at the hands of Waterford (63-54) and New London (68-54) falling to 5-8 on the season.  Ryan Pambuku enjoyed a great offensive week, posting 28 against the Lancers and 31 versus the Whalers.  Killingly, like the Panthers, lost a pair, being dropped by New London 78-54 and Montville 70-55.  Nick Hewitt was the lone bright spot for the 6-7 Redmen with 18 against the Whalers and a 31 point explosion against the Indians.

Win Streak Continues for PSA

Putnam Science Academy continues its climb toward a potential berth in the National Prep Tournament in March at Albertus Magnus College with a couple of convincing victories.  The Mustangs opened the week with a successful trip to Kimball Union, returning home victorious 84-67.  The Scientists placed four players in double figures led by Danny “Up tempo” Upchurch and Jordan “Man Mountain” Butler with 16 apiece followed by Dalique Mingo (13) and Anthony Durham (12).  Newcomer Mamadou Dairra, seeing his first action for the Scientists had five points.

In the national Prep School Invitational held at Rhode Island College, the Mustangs faced off against GC Academy from Czechoslovakia and came away victorious 80-61.  Upchurch with 24 points and five assist was the big gun for the Scientists.  Durham had 13 points, nine boards, five assists and four steals in a great all around performance.  Three players Chaise Daniels, Mingo and Butler each had 10 points for the 19-2 Mustangs.

Marianapolis, which appears to be coming together as a unit, had a solid 64-44 win over Brimmer & May behind a balanced scoring attack.  Ryan Bernstein had 13 points with Eric Long and Bobby Ahearn chipping a dozen apiece and Eric Murdock Jr. adding 10 points.

The Golden Knights then produced big 57-56 win over always tough perennial power Worcester Academy.  Chiamaka Browne with 13 points led a trio of scorers in double digits.  He was joined by Long (11) and Ahearn (10) for 9-6 overall and 5-3 NEPSAC-AA Marianapolis.

Topsy-turvy Hyde-Woodstock produced an 84-81 win over the Winchendon School as Kenny Grant awoke from his lethargy with an outstanding 40-point outing.  Dexter Thompson had 22 and Damon Gomes 12 for the Wolfpack.  Greens Farms School came to Woodstock and found verdant pastures, beating Hyde 63-59 in a nip-and-tuck contest.  Grant (23), Thompson (13) and Gomes (10) led the 8-9 Wolfpack.

Pomfret lost to Williston Northampton 80-65 despite 23 points from Cam Winston and 21 from Jeff Iyalekhue.  The Griffs are 6-7 on the season.  Marianapolis II raised its record to 10-5 and 5-2 SENE with wins over McDuffie School 61-42, Williams School 51-36 and Falmouth Academy 71-25..  The Golden Knights had four players in double figures in the McDuffie victory, led by Kevin Tata (14), Dylan Horn (13), Andrew Ford (11) and Paul Doherty (10).  The quartet of Ford (13), Matt Sabacinski (12), Horn (12) and Doherty (12) were all in double figures for the winners.

Scoring Leaders:Kaevon Safford – Tourtellotte – 21.8; Ryan Pambuku – Plainfield - 21.6; Anthony Durham – Putnam Science Academy – 18.1; Kenny Grant – Hyde-Woodstock – 17.4; Nick Hewitt – Killingly – 15.6

3-point Leaders: Mike Jezierski – Tourtellotte – 40; Kyle Menard – Putnam Science Academy – 36; Danny Upchurch – Putnam Science Academy – 34; Jalen Terry – Putnam Science Academy – 33

RPC’s Super Standings: Putnam Science Academy – 19-2; Woodstock Academy – 11-3; Marianapolis II – 10-5; Marianapolis I – 9-6; Tourtellotte – 7-6; Hyde-Woodstock – 8-9; Killingly – 6-7; Pomfret School – 6-7; Plainfield – 5-8; Putnam – 3-9; Ellis Tech – 0-12.

 

 

 

Irene Joyal

DANIELSON — Irene (Breton) Joyal, a long time resident of Danielson, died Feb. 1, 2014, at Regency Heights Nursing Home in Danielson at the age of 99. Irene was born March 20, 1914, in Moosup (Bitgood Village), daughter of the late Fred and Rose Dennome Breton. She graduated from All Hallows School in Moosup. She was married to the late Ernest A. Joyal until his death on Sept. 15, 1980. They were married 47 years.

Irene was a lifelong member of the All Hallows Church in Moosup. Irene worked in the textile industry for 40 years prior to her retirement.  

Her son would like to remember her for what she taught him and which he has passed on to his own children. A few examples follow. She taught me to appreciate a job well done; “If you are going to kill each other, do it outside, I just finished cleaning”. She taught me about anticipation; “Wait till your father comes home”. She taught me about medical science; “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way”. She taught me wisdom; “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand”. And my favorite, she taught me justice “One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!”

She leaves her son Ernest R. Joyal (Christina) of Lady Lake, Fla.; grandchildren:  Jennifer Bass of Orlando and Bethany Andino of Leesburg, Va.; great-grandchildren: Abby Bass of Orlando and Isabella and Gabriella Andino of Leesburg.

The Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 5 at All Hallows Church, Moosup, with interment at All Hallows Cemetery, Moosup. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

 

Carol Dauphinais

CANTERBURY — Carol A. Dauphinais, 70, of Canterbury, died unexpectedly Jan.  26, 2014, at home. She was the wife of Leonell Dauphinais. 

She was born Nov. 27, 1943, in Putnam, daughter of the late Leon and Eva (Bazinet) Van Flatern. Carol was a 1962 graduate of Putnam High School. She had worked at Hale Manufacturing Co. in Putnam and Central Village, Anglo Fabrics in Webster  and her last employment was at Plas Pak in Norwich. Carol loved to knit, and enjoyed cooking and keeping her house clean. Carol also enjoyed taking motorcycle trips with her husband. Carol and her husband are members of the Country Cruisers & New England Road Riders. 

She leaves in addition to her husband, her brother Leonard Van Flatern (June) of Brooklyn; two daughters: Brenda Bishop (Peter) of Gilford, N.H.; Leslie Bowers (Paul) of Maryville, Tenn.; stepchildren: Michelle Pion of Killingly, Dawn Mayo of Dayville, Scott Dauphinais of Canterbury; 11 grandchildren. 

A Graveside service was Feb. 1at the West Thompson Cemetery. Donations: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 ST Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. 

 

Robert A. Durocher

THOMPSON — Robert Durocher, 64, of Fernwood Ave., died Jan. 30, 2014, following a long battle with esophageal cancer.  Born Dec. 22, 1949, in Worcester, he was the son of the late Arthur and Stella (Brzuch) Durocher. 

He leaves his wife, Kristine, of 40 years; two daughters, Heather (Durocher) Santos (Brian), and Jennifer (Durocher) Cafasso (Joseph); two grandchildren Jackson and Gabriella Santos; brother Arthur Durocher.

Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St. Putnam.  A Memorial Service will begin at 11 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Putnam Baptist Church, 170 Church St. Donations: ECHO (Eastern Connecticut Hematology and Oncology) Cancer Foundation 330 Washington St., Suite 220, Norwich, CT 06360; and/or Backus Hospital Cancer Center -www.backushospital.org. 

 

Ruth Young Lewis

EASTFORD — Ruth Elizabeth Young Lewis, 95, died Feb. 2, 2014, at home. She was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Putnam to the late George and Emily (Cahoon) Young. She grew up in South Woodstock, attended the one-room schoolhouse now occupied by Benson-Flugal American Legion. 

She graduated from Woodstock Academy in the class of 1935. She received the Yale Honor Cup at this time and she was only 16. After graduation, she worked as a clerk at Montgomery Ward in Putnam. On Aug. 21, 1938, she married Maro Keith Lewis of Eastford. When he died in 2006, they had been married for 68 years. They had lived in Eastford all that time. Ruth began working in the Eastford Post Office in 1949. She was appointed Postmaster in 1954. She retired on Feb. 2, 1979, having worked there for 30 years. During her tenure the post office was moved across the street to its current location. 

Ruth was an active member of the Eastford Congregational Church serving on the Diaconate for some time. She was a life member of the Betty Putnam Chapter 106 OES. She served for many years on the Library Board. Ruth and Keith spent many weeks in Florida after she retired. In the summer, they would be at the Cottage on Crystal Pond. Ruth loved watching the birds out of her kitchen window. Ruth also loved playing board games with her daughters and grandchildren. She was a whiz with crossword puzzles until her eye sight failed. She liked to watch the UConn women and the Boston Red Sox. 

She leaves behind her three daughters, Nancy (Russ) Mayhew, of Eastford, Joanne Korner, of West Yarmouth, Mass., and Susan Dillon, of South Dennis, Mass.; eight grandchildren; Douglas (Gretchen) Mayhew, Diane Matteau, Chris (Karen) Mayhew, Robin (Dennis) Driscoll, Melissa (Tom) Cummins, Eileen (Stephen) McGee, Jim Korner and Kate (Glenn) DuBois; 15 great-grandchildren: Brady, Christopher, Cara, Marissa, Chloe, Kate, Rachel, Katie, Sarah, Myranda, Marisa, Emmett, Sullivan, Skylar and Thomas. She was predeceased by sons-in-law Thomas Dillon and Ray Korner; siblings: Henry Young, Frank Young, Gladys Anderson, Anna Cramer and Emily Bunnell. 

A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Congregational Church of Eastford. Donations: Congregational Church of Eastford, PO Box 177, Eastford, CT 06242; or Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

 

Carolee Seger

PUTNAM — Carolee Helena Seger, 71, of Monroe, died Jan. 29, 2014, after a  battle with lung cancer at the Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. She was the  wife of Bruce O. Seger. They were married on Aug. 11, 1986. He died Oct. 10, 1999. 

Born in Rockingham, N.H., she was the daughter of the late Adelbert and Helena (Andrewski) Lavalette.

Carolee became a Registered Nurse on June 1, 1966, and dedicated her life to the care and love for her patients. Carolee was employed in the Emergency Department of Day Kimball Hospital from 1973 to 1987. She continued her life’s work at Windham Hospital, Littleton (NH) Hospital, and ended her career in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at Cottage Hospital in Woodsville, N.H. 

A truly gentle and kind spirit, Carolee’s kind-heartedness and generosity will never be forgotten.  “Because Nice Matters” was one of her favorite sayings. She was especially fond of her Lhasa Apso, Baxter, who kept her warm and cozy on many cold nights in northern New Hampshire. Carolee enjoyed conversation with everyone she got to know and had many great laughs with her Thursday night quilting girlfriends. 

Carolee enjoyed golf, the beach, playing board games with her grandchildren and working in her gardens. She enjoyed cooking for her friends and family and enjoyed traveling when her work schedule allowed. She often took many shifts from younger workers so they could be home with their families on the holidays.

She leaves two sons and their families: William and Dawn (Menoche) Poirier of Thompson,. and Todd and Courtney (Mroczek) Poirier of Danielson; brother and his wife, Gerald and Carol Lavalette of Palm Harbor, Fla.; grandchildren, nieces, and a nephew.

A celebration of Carolee’s life as well as final internment will be at Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, at the convenience of the family. Donations: Cottage Hospital Oncology Department, 79 Swiftwater Road, Woodsville, NH. 03785. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes.

 

Janniece Zinsky

PUTNAM — Janniece Deveau Zinsky, 52, of Putnam, died Jan. 30, 2014. She was born Dec. 4, 1961, in Bridgeport, daughter of the late Robert Norman “Coach” Deveau, and Jean Golas Carrano. 

While attending Masuk High School in Monroe, CT she met and eventually married her husband of 30 years, love of her life, Luke J. Zinsky Jr.

Janniece graduated from Marymount College in Tarrytown, N.Y., and taught at St. Mary’s School in Bridgeport. Her greatest joy in life was being around and caring for her family and others. She enjoyed being by the ocean, cooking, and her several morning coffees. An accomplished seamstress and amazing cook, Janniece was a woman of many talents. 

In addition to her husband, she leaves four children Luke J. Zinsky III, Eve M. Zinsky, Hannah L. Zinsky, and Ethan A. Zinsky; two brothers Robert Deveau Jr, Chris Carrano; sister Lori Deveau. She was predeceased by a sister Lynn Stokes.

Visitation was Feb. 3 at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam. 

Donations: American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045. 

 

Elizabeth Hill

DANIELSON — Elizabeth “Betty” A. (Grant) Hill, 64, of Danielson, died Jan. 30, 2014, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam.

 Betty was born in Pawtucket, R.I., daughter of the late Joseph T. Sr. and Gertrude (Shaw) Grant.  She was a graduate of Saint Xavier’s Academy and was a licensed food service manager.  

She loved to cook and did so professionally for 25-30 years.  She had a love for animals and had all kinds through the years, her favorite were definitely dogs. 

She leaves her husband-in-heart, Alan Laliberty of Danielson.  

He was the love of her life and changed her entire world.  

They’ve been together since 2001 and he was there through her illness.  She also leaves a daughter, Victoria A. Hill of Pomfret; a brother, Joseph T. Grant Jr. of Smithfield, R.I.; her sister-in-law, Deb Grant of Smithfield; a brother, Robert Grant of St. Augustine, Fla.; in-laws, Lucien and Rosalie Laliberty, and Jackie and Paul Cournoyer; and a dear friend, Donna Navarro.  She was predeceased by a brother, Donald Grant; and by her former husband, Hollis Hill. 

Donations: Dana Farber Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

 

Jack Huq

WEBSTER — Jack Huq, 69, of Webster died Jan. 23, 2014 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

He was born in Dacca, Bangladesh, son of AKM Irmanul Huq and Monowara Begum.

Following studies at Dacca University,he moved to London. 

There he trained in fashion design and worked as a furrier for the famous Arthur Kramer Ltd.

Married to Martha at the Westminster Cathedral, London and finally moved to Dudley with wife and infant son Joseph in 1971. Jack joined in-laws, Roman and Cecelia Wajer’s trucking business, Wajer’s Express. 

He ended his working career at Johnson Corrugated,Thompson  retiring in 2009.

Hobbies included long-distance marathon running, tennis, world travel & history, love of singing and dancing, cooking, the NE Patriots and World Cup Soccer.

He leaves two sons, Joseph of Webster (Kiki) and grandson Brian of Hamburg, Germany. Also, Martin and fiancée Mary Brady of Lowell, Mass.; former wife, Martha (Wajer)  Putnam of Dudley; brother–in-law Roman Wajer (Lori) of Woodstock. Brothers and sisters in U.S. and in Bangladesh.

The Funeral Mass was Feb. 1 at St. Joseph’s Bascilica. Donations: Bone Marrow Transplant Program, UMMF-Nath-Bone Marrow Transplant Program; or to benefit the lunch served to patients undergoing chemo make check payable to UMMF-Cancer Center Patient Lunch Fund, mailed to UMASS Medicine Development Office 333 South St. Shrewsbury MA 01545. Bartel Funeral Home, Dudley.

 

Paul D. Kenahan

WEBSTER — Paul D. Kenahan, 85, died Jan. 23, 2014, at home.

He was born in Providence and raised in Warwick, R.I., a son of Charles Kenahan, Sr. and Rose De Lima (Roy) Kenahan. He lived in Keene, N.H., E. Woodstock and Dudley before moving to Webster. He graduated from Aldrich High School in Warwick, and then earned a bachelor’s degree from Providence College. He continued his studies at Georgetown University.

Mr. Kenahan first worked as an insurance agent for the National Grange in Keene. In 1956, he purchased and ran the Healy Insurance in North Woodstock. He then was a substitute teacher at Shepherd Hill Regional High School in Dudley for 17 years, retiring in 1996. He also bartended at various local establishments.

He was a member of St. Louis Church. He enjoyed gardening, traveling and listening to Irish music.

He leaves his wife of 30 years, Kathleen J. (McCarthy) Kenahan; two daughters, Kathleen Herbert (Stephen) of Thompson and Christine Currier (Douglas) of Punta Gorda, Fla.; three stepchildren, Sandra David of Webster, Paul Johansen of Pomfret and Sherie Bombardier (Paul) of Webster; 10 grandchildren, a step daughter-in-law, Maryann Johansen of Charlton; three brothers, Bernard, Robert and David Kenahan, all of Rhode Island. He was predeceased by two sisters,  Marie Harding and Margaret Carmello; four brothers, Charles Kenahan Jr., Thomas, James and Francis Kenaha; a stepson Eric Johansen; a step son-in-law Jeffrey David.

The Funeral Mass was Feb. 1 in St. Louis Church, Webster.  Visitation is from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Feb. 1 at . Scanlon Funeral Service,, Webster. Donations: Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of New England, c/o 27 Westward Circle, North Reading, MA 01864.