Joyce Nadeau
MOOSUP — Joyce Nadeau died peacefully Jan. 19, 2022, at Colonial Health and Rehab in Plainfield. She was born on May 11, 1932, in Norwich, daughter of Wilfred Despathy and Rose (Laviviere) Despathy.
She leaves her loving and devoted husband Bill of 71 years. They were married on May 13, 1950, at All Hallows Church in Moosup. Joyce was a lifelong communicant of All Hallows Parish. In 1979, she and her husband took over the family business, Despathy Furniture in Danielson --- which was founded by her grandfather George Despathy in 1902 --- renaming it Bill’s Bedding and Furniture. Together with their sons, they ran the family business until their retirement in 1990.
She became a grandmother to eight and was a major part of their lives. She also enjoyed her 15 great-grandchildren. In her retirement, she and her husband traveled throughout the states, shared many cruises, and wintered in Florida.
She leaves three children, daughter Linda and husband Rob Kerr, sons Gerard and Carolyn Nadeau and Gary and Anna Nadeau; grandchildren: Jason, Rob, Brandon, Jordan, Colin, Deana, Diane and Daryl; brother Wilfred and CeCe Despathy; sister Sr. Lesley Despathy. She was predeceased by her sisters, Norma Fortier, Marilyn Huber, and Phyllis Heinson.
A celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 5 at All Hallows Church in Moosup. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the families’ convenience. Donations: Charity of the donor’s choice. Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home.
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Sat Feb. 5
‘Potato’ Fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- A baked potato buffet will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the downstairs hall of St. Mary’s Church. $5 per person for a baked potato, with seven toppings to choose from, plus dessert and coffee or tea. Eat in or take out. Benefits Boy Scout Troop 21 2022 summer camp fund. 860-928-7241.
Food Drive
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Proprietor’s Food Drive to benefit the TEEG Food Pantry at Pomfret will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Pomfret Senior Center. Nonperishable foods, canned meats, canned vegetables, canned or dried fruit, applesauce, crackers, rice, pasta, canned soups are great. Representatives from the Vanilla Bean Café will be there to collect donations.
Mon. Feb. 7
Auditions
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will host auditions for The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 and 8 at the playhouse. 860-928-7998.
Sat Feb. 12
Fire & Ice
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association’s annual Fire & Ice Festival will be held downtown from noon to 9 p.m. It includes entertainers, art, ice sculpting and a cake contest “Love is Brewing” (each cake must include coffee). Discoverputnam.com
Forest Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Nightingale Forest North Hike” at 10 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register:
Sun. Feb. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Antique Photography” with Hunter Neal at 2 p.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Wed. Feb. 16
Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a Bird Walk at 1 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register:
Sat. Feb. 19
Wee Walk
THOMPSON --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Animal Tracking at the Robins Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org.
Mon. Feb. 28
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present “The Nature Makers” at 7 p.m. plus a dialogue following. To sign up go to: https://www.pomfretct.gov/green-team/pages/winter-film-series and click on the Zoom Meeting registration link. Co-sponsors include the Pomfret Library and the Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret.
Sun. March 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Windham Textile Mill” with Bev York at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Forest Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Nightingale Forest North Hike” at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register:
Fri. March 25
‘Beauty and the Beast’
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Schools will present Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at 7 p.m. March 25 and March 26 and at 2 p.m. March 27 in the Thompson Public School Auditorium. $10 for adults; TPS students/seniors, $5; and kids younger than 3, free. 860-923-9581.
Sat. March 26
Forest Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Nightingale Forest North Hike” at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register:
Mon. March 28
‘Green’ Film
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Green Team will present “2040” at 7 p.m. plus a dialogue following. To sign up go to: https://www.pomfretct.gov/green-team/pages/winter-film-series and click on the Zoom Meeting registration link. Co-sponsors include the Pomfret Library and the Connecticut Audubon Center at Pomfret.
Tues. March 29
Hike
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will hold a “Bull Hill Hike” at 9 a.m. at Bull Hill. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Email to register:
Sat. April 9
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Connecticut History Explorations” with Walter Woodward at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. April 29
Easter Egg Hunt
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. for Pomfret boys and girls ages 1 to 10 at the Wolf Den State Park. The rain date is April 16. Bring your camera to get a photo of your child with the Easter Bunny. 860-974-1423.
Sat. May 7
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Salamander Search at the 3 B’s” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. May 14
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Last Green Valley Notables & Notorious” with Bill Reid at 10 a.m. at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. June 11
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Connecticut’s 29th Colored Regiment” with Donna Dufresne at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Aug. 6
Wee Walk
POMFRET --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Bats at Lyon Preserve” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Aug. 13
History Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “The Historic Mills of Pomfret” with Dick Symonds at the Pomfret Community & Senior Center on Rt. 44. Free. More info on the town’s website.
Sat. Oct. 1
Wee Walk
WOODSTOCK --- The Wyndham Land Trust’s family-friendly Wee Wander Walk, “Leaves and Mushrooms at Rapoport Preserve” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dress appropriately and bring your camera. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. Nov. 5
Dueling Pianos
PUTNAM --- Day Kimball Healthcare will present Dueling Pianos Presented By Foxwoods Resort Casino at 7 p.m. at Connecticut National Golf Club. Benefit: Day Kimball Healthcare At Home. More Info: daykimball.org/pianos
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Published
Frederick Hedenberg of Putnam created a children’s book, “Henry, the Multi-colored Dragon,” after buying his daughter a multi-colored stuffed dragon for her birthday. The story deals with ethnically. His daughter, Bethany Kreyssig, and her husband, Jeff, decided to have the original book published as Christmas gifts for family and friends.
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PUTNAM — Day Kimball Healthcare partnered with Ensemble Health Partners as its strategic revenue cycle management partner.
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