Alan E. Beck
WOODSTOCK — Alan E. Beck, 49, New Sweden Rd., died unexpectedly July 2, 2020, while on a motorcycle trip.
He was the husband of Melissa (Considine) Beck.
Born in 1971 in Lansing, Mich., he was the son of the late Norman and Judith (Rusch) Beck.
Alan was a Latin teacher at the South Windsor High School in South Windsor.
He was an avid motorcycle rider and was a member of the Connecticut Rockers Motorcycle Club.
Alan also enjoyed blacksmithing and camping.
He leaves his wife, Melissa (Considine) Beck and daughter, Claire C. Beck, both of Woodstock.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. July 9 in Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Steve A. Charron
BOKEELIA, Fla. — Steve A. Charron was born on Jan. 29, 1967, and died June 30, 2020, after a battle with cancer.
He worked in the concrete business. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Red Sox, NASCAR, pitch, pool and Texas Hold’em. His nickname was Captain Dan-Jenny.
He leaves his wife, Tiffany L. Charron of Bokeelia. He married Tiffany on Aug. 18, 2012. He also leaves his father Alfred Charron of Bokeelia; his daughter Sidney Charron and granddaughters Adisen, Hadley, Kinley and Taetum of Danielson; brothers Alfred Charron Sr. (Rolanda) of Putnam and Randy L. Charron (Tina) of Fort Myers, Fla., sisters Laurie Caples (Steve) of Fruitland, Fla., and Tammy Daniels (Joseph) of Bokeelia; nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Marjorie A. Charron and granddaughter Dakota Clark.
A graveside service will be held later this year.
Mary ‘Lou’ Rousseau
PUTNAM — Mary “Lou” Rousseau of Putnam died June 19, 2020, at Westview Health Center where she had made her home for many years. Mary was born Aug. 5, 1919, in Bennington, Vt., daughter of the late Frank and Azelia (LaFlamme) Rousseau.
She leaves many nieces. She was predeceased by her sister Connie Drew; her brother Francis “Red” Rousseau; her life partner James Stephenson. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
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Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus, father and son Past Grand Knights David J. Meunier Sr., right, and David J. Meunier Jr., visit the grave of Cargill Council’s first Grand Knight, Edward Mullan. A Memorial Prayer Service for deceased Knights and their families will be held at 11 a.m. July 26 at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Photo by John D. Ryan.
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PUTNAM — Everyone is invited to a short, public outdoor memorial prayer service, to celebrate the 128th anniversary of Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus.
The service will be held at 11 a.m. July 26 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, at the grave of Cargill Council’s first Grand Knight, Edward Mullan.
Mullan served as the Catholic family fraternal group’s first elected leader, starting from its founding exactly 128 years before, on July 26, 1892. He was elected to three one-year terms, from 1892 to 1895. Mullan died in 1916, at the age of 61.
With more than 200 members today, Cargill Council 64 serves the community in and around St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam and Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret.
Although this event may seem like an unusual way to celebrate, Cargill Council officials deliberately chose to hold a service at Mullan’s grave, to remember and pray for all the council’s deceased members who have served, and their families, down through the organization’s 128 years.
“Despite the location, this is a celebration,” said current Grand Knight John D. Ryan. “We’re so happy to have been here for all these years, and it all started with Edward Mullan and the other Catholic men from the Putnam area who were there at the very beginning. Praying at our first Grand Knight’s grave to celebrate our anniversary puts that right into focus.”
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Part of Mama Bear & Cubs - Rotary Park
Love Triangle --- Putnam Congregational Church
Love Birds --- River Trail
Harmony Birds - Putnam Bank, a division of Centreville Bank
Glowing Future
The Celebrate Putnam light array on the bandstand at Putnam's Rotary Park blazes at night. Hanging about above the sign is sculptor Dale Rogers' Monkey, part of the Sculpture Affair event that runs through Sept. 4. Courtesy photo.
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