NORWICH - It’s been a rough start to the season for The Woodstock Academy’s volleyball team, but it finally got its first taste of success Sept. 13.
The Centaurs traveled to Norwich Free Academy and downed the Wildcats, 3-1.
It was the first win in three matches for Lyman which played tough, but fell to East Lyme in its season opener and then lost to defending Class S state champion, Lyman Memorial.
Sept. 11 it was a hotly-contested match with the Wildcats, too.
The Centaurs took the opening game, 25-23, but then lost 25-22, to the Wildcats.
The Centaurs closed it out with a pair of 25-20 victories.
Caroline Eaton led the way for the Centaurs with 21 kills, Katie Papp added seven.
Natalie Low added 13 kills and had 15 service points.
Kayley Ericson had 17 digs for the Wildcats (0-2) while Danielle Tirocchi had 19 kills.
Woodstock 3
Plainfield 0
WOODSTOCK – Libero Maddy Gronski had 19 digs and Natalie Low had 25 service points to lead Woodstock Academy to a 3-0 shutout victory over Plainfield Sept. 15.
Samantha Orlowski had 15 assists for the Centaurs (2-2) who won the games, 25-15, 25-8, 25-16. Plainfield fell to 3-2.
Field Hockey
East Lyme 4
Woodstock 2
EAST LYME – Freshman Rachel Cannedy and junior Hannah Wotton scored goals for Woodstock Academy, but it wasn’t enough to derail East Lyme, which prevailed 4-2 on Sept. 14 in a girls’ field hockey contest.
Avery Jones assisted on the first goal for Woodstock while Natalie Crouse added an assist on Wotton’s goal. Olivia Stanikmas had eight saves in goal for the Centaurs (1-1, 1-1) while Clara Siegmund had three defensive saves.
Caroline Healy had two goals for the Vikings (1-2, 1-1 ECC). Kristen Healy and Katie Durkee both had a goal and an assist.
Woodstock 4
Fitch 2
Sophomore Avery Jones played varsity field hockey for Woodstock Academy last year.
She tried hard, but never found the net. She won’t have that same feeling this season.
Jones scored the first goal of the season for the Centaurs and then added the last as well in a 4-2 season-opening victory Sept. 12 over the Fitch-Ledyard cooperative.
“Getting these two goals is going to boost my confidence a little bit,” Jones said.
Jones scored the first goal off a feed from Clara Siegmund. The ball bounced up and over Falcons’ keeper, Erin Ritter.
“She’s been working really hard in the offseason, getting in the weight room and did a couple of camps and showcases. She’s been really busting her butt and it’s paid off,” Woodstock Academy coach Lauren Gagnon said.
Jones first goal came 13 minutes into the game and was followed just 1:41 later by a second goal from Lindsey O’Dea who redirected a shot by Rachel Canedy into the net to give Woodstock a 2-0 lead.
But that lead disappeared when Zoe Pearse scored with 11:11 to play in the first half and against just 1:06 into the second to tie the game.
“We could have easily shut down, but we didn’t,” Gagnon said,
Natalie Crouse put the Centaurs ahead to stay on a second assist by Siegmund with 17:37l eft. Jones added the insurance goal with 4:01 to play.
The Centaurs had the better of the play, outshooting Fitch-Ledyard, 27-6.
“We let a lot go off the end line so we’re going to be working on tipping off the posts and getting in front of the keeper and disrupting the direct shot. We had a lot of opportunities. More shots than we’ve ever taken in a first game of the season. That’s great. But, we have to capitalize on those opportunities,” Gagnon said.
Boys’/Girls’ Cross-country
Freshman Stella DiPippo had a stellar debut for the Centaurs.
She crossed the finish line in 22 minutes, 4 seconds, and senior teammate Hannah Matsas (22:35) finished in second to lead the Centaurs’ girls to a 22-35 win over Bacon Academy in Colchester Sept. 14.
The boys lost to the Bobcats, 19-36.
It was the season-opening dual meets for both programs.
Aria Gianfriddo finished fifth for the Woodstock girls.
Matt Roethlein was best for the Centaurs.
He finished second in 18:30, 38 seconds behind the winner, Andrew Janus of the Bobcats.
Evan Gianfriddo finished seventh for Woodstock.
Girls’ Soccer
The scoreless string continued for the Woodstock Academy girls’ soccer team which won its fourth straight match by shutout.
Ashleigh Angle scored the only goal of the match Sept. 16 when she put the ball in the net off a pass from Kayla Gaudreau just 11 minutes, 17 seconds in for Woodstock (4-0).
The Centaurs finished with 10 corner kicks, but were unable to capitalize on any.
Woodstock outshot Pittsfield (1-3), 14-2.
Sept. 14
Woodstock Academy kept its shutout streak intact, raising it to three consecutive matches, as the Centaurs shutout Killingly, 6-0.
Ivy Gelhaus scored the first of her two goals just 3 minutes, 1 second into the match.
Ciri Miller, Bridget Horst, Isabel Barrett and Kayla Gaudreau also tallied Woodstock Academy.
The Centaurs (3-0, 2-0 ECC Division II) outshot the Redgals (0-2, 0-2) 20-9. Irene Askitis made two saves and Rachel Holden added three.
--- Marc Allard,
Sports Information Director
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Aime J. Beausoleil,
WWII vet
BROOKLYN — Aime J. Beausoleil, 93, of Brooklyn, died Sept. 11, 2017.. He was born Nov. 14, 1923, in Manchester, N.H., son of Israel and Lydia (Lavoie) Beausoleil.
After graduating from high school in Boston, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp in August 1941. He fought during WWII in the Pacific Theater and was wounded in combat during the battle for Iwo Jima. Only the bravery of his fellow Marines saved Aime’s life that day as he was rescued and brought to Hawaii to recuperate. Upon discharge from the Marine Corp in 1946 Aime came to Connecticut, where his parents had moved. There he met and married his wife with whom he would build his future life. They were married Oct. 23, 1948, in St. James Church. His wife Lorraine (Dutremble) died in 1994. Together they bought a home in Brooklyn, where they raised their four children. Aime loved this home and would live there for 65 years.
Aime was a correction officer for the State of Connecticut for 24 years and also was a farmer. Upon retiring he spent winters in Winter Haven, Fla., for 20 years. Amie was an avid golfer and a fan of the Red Sox and the Patriots.
He leaves his children Patricia Wiggs (Richard) of St. Augustine, Fla.; Dennis Beausoleil (Terri) of Griswold, Phillis Beausoleil of Palm Coast, Fla.; Deborah Beausoleil of Old Saybrook; grandchildren Jonathan Manning of California, Lauren Lyn of New Hartford, Jessica Cormier of Chilcoot of California, Darren Beausoleil of Noank, Danielle Beausoleil of Noank, and Caitlon Stedman of Westbrook; great-grandchildren Gavin Lyn and Kylie Lyn of New Hartford; his brother Roger Beausoleil (Eva) of Danielson.
A Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 16 at St. James Church, Danielson, with burial with military honors later in Holy Cross Cemetery, Danielson. Donations: Veteran’s charity of the donor’s choice. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Bruce Allen Tefft,
Navy vet
EASTFORD — Bruce A. Tefft, 69, of Union Rd. died Sept. 1, 2017, at home. Bruce was born in 1948 in Putnam, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Weeks) Tefft.
Bruce enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1965 and lived in the San Francisco area. He earned his bachelor’s in sociology and continued his education in 1987 by attending the Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson.
Bruce enjoyed working with his hands and took pride in everything that he did. He was self-employed and worked with other contractors in the construction field as a carpenter and painter. He also worked for Putnam Furniture in Putnam. Bruce wanted to give back to his community and worked for many social services agencies as a teacher and a social worker. This work included teaching for the New England Adult Education Program and Quinebaug Valley Youth and Family Program. He was an assistant teacher for the Quinebaug Valley Community College Welfare to Work Program and worked as a social worker for NECT. In addition, he worked for the Community Development Corporation for five years.
Bruce enjoyed fishing, gardening and had a love for animals, especially his pot belly pig, who he raised for 14 years until his passing in 2016.
In addition to his long-time companion of 43 years, Debra A. Billings of Eastford, he leaves four sisters Nancy Hattin of E. Thompson, Patricia Landry of Lake Haverson, Ariz., Robin Faford-Brown of Almet, Calif., and Gemma Blain of Putnam. Bruce is predeceased by his sisters, Judy Eckelson, Jill Cote and Susan Tefft.
Donations: NECCOG Animal Services, PO Box 759, Dayville, CT 06241. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Henry A. Borders,
WWII vet
DANIELSON — Henry Albert Borders, 92 of Danielson, died unexpectedly Sept. 14, 2017, at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Miriam (Baribeau) Borders. They were married Dec. 13, 1977. His first wife, Florence (Gilbeault) Borders, died in 1960.
Henry was born June 21, 1925, in Saugus, Mass., son of the late Snow and Marjorie (Lathrop) Borders.
He was a veteran of WWII serving with the U.S. Army.
Henry worked as a mason most of his life. He had worked over the years for Constantino Brothers, Mullery’s, both formerly of Providence, and Louie Tetreault Building as a mason, and later for Preferred Plastics. He was a member of the Danielson American Legion Post 21. Henry had a passion for restoring cars and he enjoyed playing practical jokes on family and friends.
In addition to his wife Miriam, he leaves his children, Albert Borders of Killingly, Gayle Krzywda of New Hampshire, Gregory Borders Sr. of Killingly, Keith Borders of Austin, Texas, George Bessette Jr. of Killingly, Joanne Demars of Killingly, Michele Integlia of Dudley, Lisa Wood of Killingly; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren He was predeceased by his first wife Florence in 1960, his son Stephen Borders in 1960 and his daughter Beverly Bessetet in 1994, and a great-great-grandchild Jordan Fonseca in 2011, his siblings Lou, Lillian Josephine, Dorothy, Frederick and Warren.
The Funeral Service was Sept. 18 at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson, with burial in Phillips Cemetery, Foster, with military honors.
John M. Fitzgerald,
Vietnam war vet
N. GROSVENORDALE — John M. Fitzgerald, 75, died Sept. 15, 2017, in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the husband of Renée (Bast) Fitzgerald for 28 years. Born in 1942 in Hartford, he was the son of the late James & Florence (Marshall) Fitzgerald.
John worked as a tool & form grinder for Spirol International for 38 years. He graduated St. Mary School in East Hartford and served as an altar boy in St. Mary Church. He served in the National Guard during the Vietnam war.
Although he failed music class in school, John taught himself how to read music and play the steel guitar and Dobro. His love of music helped foster many great friendships. He was a member of the New England Country Music Club and played in several local country music bands. He used his musical talent to help raise money for many great causes.
He loved spending time with his family and friends having meaningful conversations, good food and good laughs. He enjoyed quiet times on his deck watching nature around him with his wife Renée and dog Bella. He also was interested in astronomy, history and aircraft.
In addition to his wife, he leaves his daughters, Tena Rockatansky (Max) of Sterling, and Jeannine Fournier (Joe) of Bellingham, Mass.; his sister Dorothy Pedneault (Gerry) of E. Hampton; five grandchildren, Jesse, Seth, Jaydine, Sarena and Linzy; two great-grandchildren, Liam and Olivia; and his dog Bella.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Putnam. The funeral will assemble at 9 a.m. Sept. 21 at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Service at 10 in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in West Thompson Cemetery.
Sr. Rita Marie Quintal
Sr. Rita Marie Quintal, 95, a member of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit, died Sept. 11, 2017, at St. Joseph Living Center in Windham.
Born Marie Eva Rita Quintal Aug. 16, 1922, in Lawrence, Mass., she was the daughter of Narcisse and Bertha (Bolduc) Quintal. She entered religious life in Putnam at the Holy Spirit Provincial House there in 1938 and made her religious profession in 1943. She was then known as Sr. Bertha de Jesus.
She taught in elementary schools operated by Daughters of the Holy Spirit in Massachusetts, upstate New York, Connecticut and Vermont from 1943-1976. In 1977 she took a 2-year course in Fashion & Design in Boston in preparation for teaching sewing. Following this she put her knowledge of sewing to use in Springfield, Mass., where she taught sewing at Casa Cristo Rey and in Waterbury in 1978. In 1979 she returned to Boston as a student and from 1980-84 she worked at various ministries at St. Joseph Guest House in New Haven, in upstate New York and in Woodstock.
In 1985 she worked as a homemaker for Kelly Healthcare in Lawrence. From 1986-94 she worked as a seamstress for Ben’s Uniforms, Amesbury, Mass., O’Donnell’s in Newport, R.I., and So-Fro Fabric in Middletown, R.I. In 1996 she moved back to Putnam and worked as a nurse’s aide part time and from 1997 she taught sewing. In January of 2014, she retired to the Provincial House and in August of 2016 she transferred to St. Joseph Living Center in Windham.
She leaves a sister Mrs. Theresa Avard of New Hampshire; nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews as well as her spiritual family,
her sisters in community, the Consecrated Seculars and the DHS Associates.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 15 the Provincial House chapel with burial St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: DHS Retirement Fund, Holy Spirit Provincial House, 72 Church St., Putnam, CT 06260. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.
William B. Grinold
WOODSTOCK — William (Bill) B. Grinold, 80, of Roseland Park Road, formerly of Granby, died Sept. 15, 2017, at home. For more than 35 years, he was the husband of Joyce A. (Ledden) Grinold. Born in 1937 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Raymond W. and Cleo (Costello) Grinold.
After graduating from Bryant College in Providence, Bill joined his father and brother at Grinold Auto Parts of Hartford where he rose to become an executive. Upon the business’ sale, as president he helped grow Grinold - O’Brien Sales, Inc. of Walpole, Mass., into one of the preeminent manufacturer’s representative organizations in the country.
A former member of the Governor’s Horse Guard, Bill was an avid tennis player and member of the Trinity Episcopal Church of Tariffville Choir.
In retirement Bill found a great passion in woodworking, both at home and with his son-in-law Ben Hennigan. Together they renovated almost 20 homes in northeastern Connecticut.
He leaves his wife; two sons Peter Grinold of Rutland, Vt., and Paul Grinold of Big Pine Key, Fla.; three daughters: Heidi Derbyshire of Lincoln, Mass., Mindy Bicknell of Andover, N.H., and Alicia Hamblett of Great Barrington, R.I.; two stepsons, Michael Alberts of Woodstock and David Alberts of Ellington; two stepdaughters, Susan Hennigan of Woodstock and Lisa Kelly of Putnam; a brother, Robert Grinold of Wilmington, Vt.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Wade Grinold.
Funeral services and cremation were private. Donations: Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111. Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam.
Joan C. Kelly
PUTNAM — Joan C. Kelly, 71, of Putnam, died unexpectedly Sept. 11, 2017, at home. She was born Dec. 29, 1945, in Putnam, daughter of Raymond and Wanda Miskiavitch.
Joan was a long time member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn, where she had served as clerk of the Vestry and as parish secretary.
Joan also was a member of the healing guild and enjoyed playing her guitar as a member of the music ministry.
She dearly loved serving as a member of the Old Trinity Committee which has oversight of Old Trinity Church and the burial ground which surrounds it.
She worked in marketing for UNFI in Providence for 25 years.
She was also employed more than 20 years at Rogers Corp. working in the Purchasing department.
She also had worked at Cargill Chevrolet and Hartford National Bank. Joan loved reading, watching movies, knitting, horseback riding, English and Western, and music especially the “oldies.”
She leaves her sister, Eileen Miskiavitch of Putnam; her brother Raymond R. Miskiavitch of Japan.
The Service was Sept. 15 the Trinity Episcopal Church, Brooklyn with burial in the Old Trinity Church Cemetery.
Donations: Charity of one’s choice. Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Frances ‘Molly’ Mayo
POMFRET CENTER — Frances “Molly” Mayo, 72, of Grosvenor Road, died Sept. 14, 2017. She was the wife of David B. Mayo Sr. for 52 years.
Born in 1944 in Putnam, she was one of seven children of the late Francis and Elizabeth (Corey) Clements.
Molly and her husband David owned and operated David Mayo Rubbish Removal for 30 years. She also worked for Day Kimball Hospital in the accounting department and later worked for Fiberoptics Technology Inc.
She loved family Sunday dinners and holiday gatherings. Molly enjoyed crafting, sewing and quilting.
She used her creative flair to make beautiful keepsake articles of clothing, quilts, blankets, unique holiday ornaments and even doll clothes for her granddaughters’ dolls.
She enjoyed family outings to the Rhode Island beaches, Saturday tag sales, annual trips to the Brimfield craft fair and baking special treats and fishing.
Her laughter was contagious and her ability to make others smile and feel good about themselves was unprecedented.
She leaves nine children: Lisa Salvas (Warren) of Putnam, David Mayo Jr. (Dawn) of Dayville, Lincoln Mayo (Paula) of Pomfret, Kathleen Young (Jeffrey) of Royalston, Mass., Amy Martel of Putnam, Luke Mayo (Emily) of Coventry, Mary Ellen Mayo (wife Karin Croucher) of Danvers, Mass., Kelly Hachigian (John) of Webster, and Troy Mayo (Holly) of Putnam; one brother Michael Clements of Putnam; three sisters, Barbara Stefanik of E. Hartford, Kathleen Clements of New York, and Susan Richardson of York, S.C.; 10 grandsons, eight granddaughters, and two great-grandsons. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, Timothy and James Clements, and one granddaughter, Erika Salvas.
The Funeral was Sept. 19 at Gilman Funeral Home and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam, with burial in Pomfret South Cemetery.
Donations: Masonicare Home Health & Hospice, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492.
Mary Maciora-Jacobs
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mary G. Maciora-Jacobs, 67, died Aug. 26, 2017, in Williamstown.
Mary was born in 1950 and lived in Trumbull, Mystic, New London, Gales Ferry, and graduated from St. Mary School, Norwich.
Mary graduated in 1967 from Cheshire High School.
She attended Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, Mass., and worked in retail sales.
She visited the northeast quiet kingdom of CT several times also Washington, D.C., Boston and Montreal and Ottawa, Canada.
She leaves her mother, Mary A. Maciora of Pittsfield; her brother Joseph G. V. Maciora of Pittsfield; and her daughter, Susan M. Jacobs. he was a niece of the late Helen (Maciora) Marion (Putnam) and a cousin of the late Dorothy (Marion) Landini (Thompson). he was also predeceased by her father, Joseph G. Maciora who died on July 18, 1998.
The Funeral Mass was Sept. 1 with burial followed in the family plot at St. Joseph Cemetery, Pittsfield.
Joan Mason
QUINEBAUG — Joan (Neulieb) Mason, 82, died Sept. 17, 2017, at Brookside of Webster.
Coat drive
PUTNAM — With winter just around the corner, Cargill Council 64, Knights of Columbus will be collecting donations of clean, used winter coats for men, women and children and clean, used blankets and baby clothes in good condition, for needy people throughout northeastern Connecticut Sept. 23.
We all know that this is a good time to clean out your closets, so we’re asking you now, so we can give the clothing away to needy, local families this fall, strictly on the basis of need. If you have a winter coat or a blanket or baby clothes, please bring it to the parking lot behind St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., from 3 to 5 p.m. Sept. 23. For information, please call Council 64 Brother Knight John Ryan, at (860) 928-7241.
Woodstock public schools
Monday: Fish sandwiches, fruit. Tuesday: Ham steaks, butternut squash, cookies, fruit. Wednesday: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Chicken tacos, refried beans, fruit. Friday: Pizza, zucchini, fruit.
Pomfret Community
Monday: Pizza, vegetable salad. Tuesday: Beef and cheese tacos, rice and beans. Wednesday - Brunch for Lunch: French toast sticks, turkey sausages, grape tomatoes. Thursday: BBQ roasted chicken, three-bean salad, cole slaw. Friday: Mac n' cheese, carrots, green beans.
Putnam Elementary/Middle
Monday: Cheese ravioli, broccoli. Tuesday Supreme beef nachos, corn. Wednesday: Chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, carrots. Thursday - Wolf Meal: Beef burgers with cheese, sherbet. Friday: Putnam Special Pizza, salad with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers.
Putnam High
Monday: Italian grinders or spicy chicken salad. Tuesday: Homemade Salisbury steak or bacon cheeseburgers. Wednesday: Roasted chicken or buffalo chicken wraps. Thursday: Three-cheese grilled sandwiches or Italian antipasto salad. Friday: Pizza or fish sandwiches.