Pomfret School High Honors List
POMFRET — The Pomfret School High Honors List for the fall 2023 term includes:
Gabriella Nsubuga of United States (2026); Carson Ames of Pomfret (2025); Remy Jacquet of Pomfret (2026).
Also, Chloe Woodard of Pomfret (2025); William Leary of Pomfret (2026); Shepherd Wilcox of Pomfret Center (2025).
Also, Calvin Wolanin of Pomfret Center (2025); Brody Zahansky of Pomfret Center (2025); Beatrice Foronda of Putnam (2027); Clayton Lehmann of Putnam (2024).
Also, Adam Tillinghast of Danielson (2024).

 

Anne Navarro
POMFRET CENTER — Anne (Nelson) Navarro, 90, of Murdock Rd., died peacefully Dec. 25, 2023, at home. She was the wife of the late Edward Navarro. Born in 1933 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Maher) Nelson and was a graduate of the St. Francis School of Nursing in Hartford.
Mrs. Navarro worked for many years at the Pomfret Community School as school nurse and was adored and remembered by all the students she worked with.
Anne spent much of her time in her kitchen. She poured endless amounts of love into cooking, baking, and entertaining for her family and friends. Many of her ingredients came from her backyard gardens which she loved and tended to.
Above all, she enjoyed spending quality time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anne will be forever remembered for her special Sunday dinners. She was a member of the board of directors at the Seely Brown senior housing complex. She was also a Eucharistic minister and CCD teacher at Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret, and was a visiting nurse for Community Health and Homecare.
She leaves her children, Jan St. Jean (Tom) of Pomfret Center, Jane Navarro of Putnam, John Navarro (Brenda) of Pomfret Center, Joan Navarro and her fiancé Seth Paquette of Dayville, and James Navarro of Pomfret Center; her brother Paul Nelson (Joy) of Pomfret Center; sister-in-law Joan Nelson of Woodstock; eight grandchildren, Mathiew St. Jean and his wife Monica, Jonathan St. Jean (Megan), Jennie Navarro and her companion Zack, Emily Navarro, Alexander Grenon, Samuel Grenon, Dylan Navarro (Brianna), and Hannah Navarro and her companion Taylor; and eight great-grandchildren, Brynn St. Jean, Cooper St. Jean, Ryan St. Jean, Lilly St. Jean, Riley Stately, Sydney Stately, Kadence Morris, and Blake Navarro.
She was predeceased by her three brothers, John Nelson, William Nelson, and James Nelson.
The Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 30 in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret, with burial later date. Donations: Pomfret Community Housing Corporation (Seely Brown Village). Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

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Wed.  Jan. 3
Exhibit Extended
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library’s Art @ the Library and the Display Case exhibit, the 4th Annual Textile Artists Community Show, has been extended through Jan. 27. Program sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Artists include: Alison Boutaugh, Dawn Reynolds, Gail Beausoleil, Hannah Stephens, Paula Coderre, Donna Lynch, Kathleen Herbert, Lynn Landry, Cindy Obert, Claudette Hoffman, Irene Rice, Gail Berthiaume , Linda Kaplan, Dot Casey, Chase Fontaine, Jocelyn Mathewson, Sarah Norcross.

Thur.  Jan. 4
Reception
PUTNAM --- An exhibit by Laura Salo, “The Year Through Quilts,” runs through March 30 at the Corridor Gallery in the Municipal Complex. An Opening Reception will be held at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4 in the Gallery. The reception is free and open to the public. The show is sponsored by the Putnam Arts Council. For hours and more information please visit PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com.

Sun.  Jan. 7
Open House
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp Open HHHouse will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration materials available. Early bird discounts. www.4hcampct.org.

Thur.  Jan. 25
Bird Walk
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.

Fri.  Jan. 26
Lecture
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School will present the Schwartz Public Lecture, “Ndaba Mandela” at 7 p.m. in the Hard Auditorium. Free. All welcome. Register: Pomfret.org/Schwartz.

Sat.  Feb. 10
Fire and Ice
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association and the Town of Putnam will present Fire and Ice around downtown.

Thur.  Feb. 22
Bird Walk
PLAINFIELD --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present a Plainfield Fish Hatchery Bird Walk at 9 a.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.

Sat.  Feb. 24
Owl Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present an owl walk at 7 p.m. $10 for CAS members; $20 for nonmembers. Register: 860-928-4948.

Sat.  April 20
International Day
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present International Day.

Sat.  May 18
Fairy Fest
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present a Fairy and Magic Fest.

Sun.  Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12.

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