George Davis Jr.
ASHFORD — George E. Davis Jr., 73 of Ashford, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord July 7, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the husband of Jeannette (Picard) Davis. She died June 7, 2005.
He was born Sept. 29, 1939, in Putnam, son of the late George E. and Evelyn (Basto) Davis.
He attended Woodstock Academy and graduated from HH Ellis Technical School in 1960 as a tool and die maker. He was employed at A & M Tool and Die Co. in Southbridge. He enjoyed woodworking, going to antique car shows and doing genealogy research. He was a member of the Congregational Church of Eastford. He participated in church mission trips, traveling to Romania and Venezuela.
He leaves two daughters: Christine Guile of Waterbury and Lisa Whiteway (Phil) of Ellington; six grandchildren: Jeremy Guile; Margaret Guile; Michael Bentley; Brian (Danielle) Bentley; Kyle Bentley; Katelynn Davis; Stephanie Whiteway; two great-grandchildren, Ariana Paternostro and Mia Paternostro; three sisters, C. Sandra Martin of Cleveland, Tenn.; twins, Jennifer (Philip) Simms of Campbell Hall, N.Y., and Johanna (James) Wenger of S. Woodstock.
A Memorial Service was July 11 at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home 148 Grove St., Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery later. Donations: Congregational Church of Eastford, 8 Church Road, Eastford, CT 06242; or to the Ashford Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 1, Ashford, CT 06278.

Beausoleil Service
PUTNAM — A Memorial Service for Robert “Rosie” Beausoleil will be held at 10 a.m. July 20 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation.  Following the graveside service, the family would like to invite anyone who would like to celebrate his life to join them at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the Laurel House,  8 Tracy Road,  Dayville. If anyone has photos they would like to share, please scan and e-mail to me:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  If you want to bring them to the Laurel House, that’s OK, too, but please be sure and put your name on the back so that they can be returned to you.

Jeffrey F. Keehner
CENTRAL VILLAGE — Jeffrey Francis Keehner, 47, of Central Village, died unexpectedly July 10, 2013, at home.
He was born Sept. 20, 1965, in NYC, son of Kathleen (McVay) Reynolds and the late Frederick Keehner.
He made his home in Danielson and Brooklyn area most of his life. He was a graduate of Killingly High School. He worked for Tennent Tree Service for several years. He loved fishing and football, and was an avid fan of the NY Giants. He was involved with the Green Valley Blackhawks Football Team with the New England Football League for several years.
He leaves his mother Kathleen, his children: Kendra and Austin Keehner, siblings: Fred Keehner; Virginia Bradley; Steve Reynolds; Stephanie Reynolds; Timothy Reynolds.
A Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. July 20 in St. James Church, 12 Franklin St., Danielson. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.

Norman Therrien,
WWII vet
PUTNAM — Norman Ulde Therrien, 88, of Putnam, died July 12, 2013, at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. He was the husband of Doris (Dumouchel) Therrien, They were married June 14, 1947, in Sacred Heart Church in Webster. She died Dec. 6, 2004.  He was born Jan. 6, 1925, in Thompson, son of Ulde and Rose (Boucher) Therrien.
Norman was a veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Army Company C, 315th Engineer Battalion where he was awarded two Purple Hearts. He served in the European Theatre and arrived in France shortly after D-Day. He was honorably discharged Dec. 8, 1945. He worked for Sysco as a saleman for several years, retiring in 1985. He had worked for other food service companies including a milkman for Deary Brothers Dairy. Norman enjoyed traveling with his wife throughout the U.S. and abroad. After retiring he and his wife spent many years in Ft. Myers, Fla., where they relaxed and played golf. Norman returned to Putnam after his wife’s death. He was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam. He always had a big smile and a great sense of humor; he could always make friends or strike up a conversation with anyone he met.
He leaves his children Kathleen Raymond (Richard) of Putnam; Elaine Hall (James) of S. Windsor; Michael Therrien of Putnam; his sister Muriel St. Hilaire of Putnam; grandchildren: Jeffrey, Neil, Brian, Adam, Jessica, Melanie, and 10 great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was July 16 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam with burial with military honors in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: Matulaitis, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT. 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St.


Ronald E. Aldridge
COOPER CITY, Fla. — Ronald E. Aldridge died June 24, 2013, at home.
Ron was born on Feb. 29, 1936, in Coffee County, Georgia, and was the youngest of eight children born to Willie and Mary (Johnson) Aldridge. Ron grew up in rural Georgia and started working at age 8 picking cotton for a penny per pound then worked in the tobacco fields at 10. Ron lost his hearing at 9. Becoming deaf did not stop him from anything. He learned to read lips and never used formal sign language. Ron played basketball for Patterson High School in Pierce County, Georgia. He moved to south Florida in his early 20’s where he worked as a bookkeeper in the banking and mortgage industries.
Ron leaves his wife of 56 years Patricia Gagnon Aldridge of Cooper City; daughter Ronna Lynn Aldridge-Goldbach, son in law Scott Goldbach, grandson Ryan of Putnam; 10 sisters in law and two brothers in law. He was predeceased by his parents, three sisters and four brothers.  There will be a gathering in celebration of Ron’s life to be announced at a later date. Donations: American Cancer Society.

Boguszewski
graduates
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. --- Adam Boguszewski of Putnam graduated in May 2013 from Hofstra University with a bachelor's in history .
He was among more than 2,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students who celebrated completing their studies at commencement ceremonies in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.

PUTNAM — The Putnam Lions Club celebrated member accomplishments, welcomed new members, and installed a new slate of officers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year recently.
For his tireless efforts and dedication to humanitarian service, Lion Secretary Rick Bennett was presented with the Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Lion Stu Neal was awarded the Knight of the Blind. Lion Ann Russo was recognized as an Ambassador of Sight. Lions Jim and Deb St. Jean both received the Jerry Richards Award (Lion of the Year). Lion Dianne Tremblay received a 10 Year Chevron, for 10 years of service to the Putnam Lions.
New officers for the 2013-2014 fiscal year were installed: President Leia Faucher, First Vice President Lea Therrien, Second Vice President Romeo Blackmar, Third Vice President John Dignam, Secretary Rick Bennett, Treasurer Karyn DiBonaventura, Tail Twister Mel Cassio, Lion Tamer Carol Benoit, Membership Fran Gregoire and Armand LaFleur, Leo Advisor/Board Member Al Cormier, One Year Director Amy Franklin, Two Year Director Cheryl Guillot and Three Year Director Steve Faucher.
The Putnam Lions also welcomed two new members: Michael McKeon and Lori Guimont.