CHEPACHET — Jasmine E. Norton, 45, died unexpectedly Oct. 28, 2020. Born Oct. 25, 1975, in Hamilton, Bermuda, she was the daughter of Paul J. Norton and Hannelore (Fulton) Wiik.
Jasmine graduated Summa Cum Laude from Quinebaug Valley Community College in 1997, earning her associate’s degree in accounting. She went on to work as an accountant and bookkeeper.
Jasmine enjoyed Madonna, Broadway musicals, gardening, antiquing and yard sales, and according to her mother, “she was always looking for good deals.” She was forever a cat lover, and will finally see Nosey and Snoopy once again. She loved watching The King of Queens, and reminiscing over photo albums and home videos with her family. In her free time, her favorite thing to do was spend time with her two girls.
She was beautiful, funny and very smart, with a heart of gold. She was the most selfless individual – always the first to offer help to others, even at times when she had very little. Her drive and determination were an inspiration to many, and her positive energy was infectious to all who knew her.
In addition to her parents and stepfather John Wiik, she leaves daughters: Kayla H. Norton and her fiancé Dylan Gendreau of Moosup, and Carly J. Millette of Woodstock; her brother Joshua Norton of Norwich; grandmother Elisabeth Fulton of N. Grosvenordale; dearest friend Lisa N’Chonon of Pomfret Center.
Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Please wear facial covering be worn at all times, and observe social distancing guidelines. Donations: Either 501-c non-profit charitable foundations — Shatterproof, SAMHSA, and Helping Others Live Sober.
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Woodstock Elementary/Middle
Monday and Thursday: Cheeseburgers, baked beans, fruit. Tuesday and Friday: Breakfast sandwiches, hash browns, fruit. Wednesday: Meal pickup at WMS.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday Blue and Tuesday White: Breakfast for lunch – French toast sticks, scrambled eggs, hash browns. Wednesday Blue and Thursday White: Orange popcorn chicken bites, broccoli, fruit. Friday Blue: Stuffed-crust pizza, salad, fruit.
Putnam High
Monday Blue and Tuesday White: Chicken Parm sandwiches or spicy chicken sandwiches. Wednesday Blue and Thursday White: Mozzarella sticks or bacon cheeseburgers. Friday Blue: Pizza or homemade calzones.
Pomfret Community
Fresh fruit and veggies served all week. Monday: Grilled cheese sandwiches; Tuesday: Chicken patties on rolls. Wednesday: Turkey sandwiches. Thursday: French toast sticks, sausage. Friday: Pizza.
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Closing In
The pine boards are going up at the Gertrude Warner Boxcar Museum. Weather permitting, the crew will soon be looking for volunteers to paint before winter really sets in. Linda Lemmon photo.
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Wed. Nov. 4
Steve’s River Blossoms
PUTNAM --- A display of blossoms will grace the River Fire stands in the Quinebaug River through Nov. 5. It is named in honor of Steve Bousquet who had a dream of such a display. It is funded by Bousquet's Appliance.
Blood Drive
PUTNAM --- The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Putnam Elks Club on Edmond Street. 1-800-RED CROSS.
Sat. Nov. 7
Drive-Thru Lasagna
BROOKLYN --- The Drive Thru Lasagna Dinner at the Federated Church of Christ on routes 6 and 169 will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. or until its gone. $8. Order by noon Nov. 5 by calling 860-774-9817. Drive into the church parking lot and the order will be delivered to your car.
Sat. Nov. 14
Toy Collection
WOODSTOCK/N. GROSVENORDALE --- The 15th annual Toy Collection will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the WVFA station and the Community Fire Station. Bring a new unwrapped toy or a donation. Toys for all ages needed – infant to teen. Benefits local families.
Sun. Nov. 22
Elks Thanksgiving
PUTNAM --- Today is the RSVP deadline for the seventh annual Putnam Lodge of Elks free Thanksgiving Dinner for those who may be alone for the holiday --- families, community elders and veterans. The dinner will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Lodge and will be COVID compliant. Last year about 330 meals were served/delivered. 860-928-3901.
Thur. Nov. 26
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 27
Santa
PUTNAM --- The town of Putnam will present Santa Comes to Town from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Rotary Park. CANCELLED.
Sun. Nov. 29
Dazzle Parade
PUTNAM --- The annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will be a reverse parade this year at Murphy Park. Rain date is Dec. 6. Spectators will be doing the moving, not the floats, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Consider brining a donation of food or money to the northeastern Connecticut food pantries.
Sun. Dec. 6
Hospice Tree
The Hospice Tree of Life Ceremonies will be held at 5 p.m. with simultaneous tree lighting ceremonies in 11 northeastern Connecticut towns. Benefits: Hospice & Palliative Care of NE CT. Website: daykimball.org/treeoflife. BEING REWORKED.
Sun. Jan. 1, 2021
Happy New Year!
Wee Wander
THOMPSON ---Wee Wander with Wyndham Land Trust from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the “Robbins Five Mile River Ramble.” The hike will be held at the Robbins Preserve. Take Quaddick Town Farm Road to Fred Davis Road, park at gate. Bring camera, dress appropriately. Bad weather during the schedule time of this event will cancel. www.wyndhamlandtrust.org
Sat. April 24
Wall of Honor
PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Wall of Honor ceremony will be held today.
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