Mary Jane Kozlowski
PUTNAM —  Mary Jane Theresa Kozlowski, 76, of Church Street, died May 24, 2013.  She was the wife of Peter L. Kozlowski.  Born in 1936 in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Gerard and Cecelia (Anderson) Cazeault.
Mrs. Kozlowski worked as a stitcher for Bates Shoe for 30 years.  She enjoyed sewing, gardening, crocheting, knitting, and bingo.  She also enjoyed going to the ocean.
In addition to her husband, she leaves her sons, David P. Kozlowski (Patricia) of Thompson and Michael P. Kozlowski (Valerie) of Thompson; her daughters, Mary Ann Paglione (Jeffery) of Putnam, Deborah A. Landry (John) of N. Grosvenordale, Donna L. Russo (John) of N. Grosvenordale, and Judith M. Hebert (Joseph) of N. Grosvenordale; her sister Cecile Butler of Webster; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson.  She was predeceased by her grandson, Christopher Petrunia.
The Mass of Christian Burial was May 29 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale Donations: Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

Faith Withey
WOODSTOCK VALLEY — Faith “Jan” (Lee) Withey, 89, of Woodstock Valley, died of a battle with cancer on May 23, 2013. Born July 18, 1923, in N. Coventry, she was daughter of the late Jesse R. and Lillian (Hall) Lee.
She has made her home in Woodstock Valley for the past 56 years. She was a graduate of the University of Hartford and UConn majoring in education. She taught school for 30 years in both Coventry and Woodstock, she considered all her students her own children. She was a life member of the Teachers Retirement Association and the Good Sam Club.
She leaves her sister Virginia Charette of Manchester; two brothers Jesse R. Lee and William J. Lee of Ocala, Fla.; nephews and nieces. Faith is predeceased by three sisters, Fern Newmann, Mary Davis and Doris Lee; three brothers, Gordon Lee, Frederick Lee, and Robert Lee.
She is now reunited with her lover, best friend and husband Arthur N. Withey. Together they built a home that was comfortable, warm, and full of love.
A Memorial Service was May 29 at the Thompson Congregational Church, 347 Thompson Rd (Rt. 193), Thompson, CT. Donations: Oncology Dept., Day Kimball Hospital, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home , 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Romeo P. Frechette
THOMPSON — Romeo P. Frechette, 66, of Quaddick Town Farm Road, died  May 22, 2013, in Rhode Island Hospital.  Born in 1947 in Putnam, he was the son of the late Harry and Loretta (Joly) Frechette.
Mr. Frechette worked as a roofer and a self-employed carpenter.  He enjoyed woodworking and furniture making.
He leaves his son, Damon Frechette of Putnam; his daughter, Loretta Beal of Putnam; his sister Rita Guay (Donald) of Chicopee, Mass.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his sister Mary Rose Elias.
The Mass of Christian Burial was May 28 at St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes.

Ruth Bourey-Healy
CHARLTON — Ruth Bourey - Healy, 79, of Masonic Home Road, formerly of Woodstock and Chaplin, died May 23, 2013, in Harrington Memorial Hospital.  She was predeceased by her first husband, Joseph W. Bourey and her second husband, Robert Healy.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Bassett) Moreau.
Ruth was a stay at home mom before attending Manchester Community College and having a long career at Commerce Insurance.  She loved travelling, reading and volunteering in community activities.  She was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Woodstock serving on several committees and very active in the Chaplin Democratic Comity when she lived there.
She leaves sons, Steve Bourey (Susan Quimby) of Portland, Maine, and Michael Bourey and his partner Tina Cargene of Canterbury; sisters, Erline Reilly of New Hampshire and Maryanne Halford of St. George, Utah; grandchildren: Grace, Lily and Michaela.
The Funeral was May 28 in the First Congregational Church of Woodstock, with burial in Woodstock Hill Cemetery. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Stephanie Szafarowicz
WOODSTOCK — Stephanie “Stephie” Szafarowicz, 53, of Brickyard Road, died May 22, 2013, at home. She is the wife of Michael Szafarowicz.  Born in 1960 in Worcester, she is the daughter of Stephen J. Nedoroscik of Douglas, Mass., and the late Jane (Chojnacki) Nedoroscik.
Mrs. Szafarowicz was a 1978 graduate of St. Mary High School in Worcester.  She worked as a manager at Ocean State Job Lot in Sturbridge.
Mrs. Szafarowicz enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking.
In addition to her husband and father, she leaves her son, David Szafarowicz of Auburn; a daughter Kathryn Shead (Benjamin) of Thompson; a brother John Nedoroscik of Worcester; her sisters Jane Gervais of Worcester, and Catherine Iwanoh of Oxford; grandchildren, Joshua, Isabelle, Zachary, Raya, Teagan, Samuel, Austin, Damion, and Allysha; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased her sister Christine Buckley.
The Mass of Christian Burial was May 25 in St. Stephen Church, Quinebaug. Donations:  American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale.

Ellen Weidman
DANIELSON — Ellen Jane Weidman, 94, of Danielson, formerly of Woodstock, died May 18, 2013, at the Regency Heights in Danielson. She was the wife of the late Lt. Commander U.S. Navy Retired Donald J. Weidman.
She was born July 28, 1918, daughter of the late James and Ellen Farrell. She had made her home in Woodstock for many years. She had a great love for books and was surrounded by them while working in the library at Nichols College. She traveled with her military husband, and she enjoyed playing Bridge, classical music, the theater and reading.  
She leaves a daughter Catherine Joyal of Taftville; grandchildren Geoffrey Joyal (Heide) of Norwich; Rebecca Weidman Quade (Randy) of Colorado; great-grandchildren: Anthony Joyal-Cimmino of Union, twins Allie Quade and Katie Quade of Colorado; her dog Corey a Welsh Corgi. She was predeceased by her son Thomas J. Weidman.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations: Salvation Army. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Kim J. Soltys
THOMPSON — Kim J. (Hufault) Soltys, 43, died May 22, 2013, after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Southbridge and graduated from Bay Path in 1987 and worked for 28 years as a graphic designer for MBI graphics in Southbridge. She also worked 21 years for Marie’s Catering.
She enjoyed reading, the beach, gardening and all animals.
She leaves her husband of nine years, Stephen Soltys; her kids Sam, Duke and Sable; her mother Doris (Young) Hufault; three sisters, Judy Bachand and husband Greg, Nancy Darbee and Felix Cardenas, Donna Lamey and her husband Ken; one brother, Gary Hufault and wife Lisa. She was predeceased by Father, Leopold Hufault.
She unselfishly made an Anatomical gift to the UMass Medical School.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. June 1 in St. Joseph Basilica, Webster. Donations: Second Chance Animal Shelter and UMass Medical Foundation. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.

Gregory Westerman
WEBSTER — Gregory A. Westerman, 44, died May 20, 2013, at home, after a period of declining health.
Greg was born in Webster, the son of Randal Westerman and the late Justine (Gawle). He lived all his life in Webster, but was no stranger to travel. He served a year in the Army doing his basic training in Oklahoma. Greg worked as an Apprentice Printer at Cranston Print Works and later at Stevens Linen Mill.  Greg could often be found sitting at a quiet spot at the lake while reading a favorite book or dropping a line to fish.  He was a movie buff with a collection that included all genres of film.
He leaves his father Randal Westerman of N. Grosvenordale; brother John Westerman (Cheryl) of Webster; aunt, Elinor Sullivan (Kevin); uncles, Frank Westerman (Ginny), Philip Westerman (Rose), David Westerman (Judy), Mark Hinchey (Deborah) and George Deal.  Greg was predeceased by his brother Mark and his sister Christine.
The Funeral will be held at 11 a.m. June 1 at St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery, Webster. Donations: Webster Emergency Room Fund, Office of Development, c/o Harrington Health Care Systems, 100 South St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.