Eva (Dutremble) Beausoleil
DANIELSON — Eva (Dutremble) Beausoleil (90) of Danielson passed away on Aug. 1, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Roger Beausoleil and the daughter of Adelard and Eva (Marois) Dutremble.
Eva grew up in Danielson and was employed at Arrow-Hart for over 35 years. She had a close relationship with her parents and Eva and Roger included them on their family vacations and other activities.
She enjoyed cooking, baking, and trying new recipes. She was known for her signature spaghetti and meatballs, homemade Oreo cookies, and it wasn’t a party without her chicken wings and country style ribs.
Roger and Eva took pleasure in listening to country music, going to shows, and playing the slots at the casino. They enjoyed traveling, and Eva amassed many collector spoons from the various places they visited. They camped in Narragansett during the summers for many years where they made many life-long friends. She was a devout Catholic, a very kind person, and made friends easily. Above all else she loved her family and time spent with them.  
Eva will be missed by her children, Michael Beausoleil (Christine), Joyce Kingsbury, Bruce Beausoleil; her grandchildren, Angela Harriott, Megan Haggett (Dave), Laura Beausoleil (Joseph LaCognata), Clint Beausoleil (Chelsea Dragon), Justin Beausoleil (Kayla), and Thomas Kingsbury; her great-grandchildren, Camden and Kinsley Haggett, Carsen, Cole, and Carlie Beausoleil, and Cade Beausoleil.
A Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 23 at St. James Church, Danielson. The burial will be at a later date. Donations: A charity of your choice. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, Danielson.

Thomas ‘Tom’ Augustin Jarboe Jr., Vietnam vet
COLCHESTER — Thomas “Tom” Augustin Jarboe Jr., 79, of Colchester, died Aug. 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. 
Born on Sept. 9, 1945, in Meriden, Tom was the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Hoff) Jarboe. Tom grew up in Meriden before moving to Southington where he completed high school. While working at his father’s Sunoco gas station on Queen Street, Tom developed a passion for collecting and working on cars, especially GMs, with his most recent pride and joy being a 1936 Buick Special Four Door. Following high school, Tom served in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps (1967-1970). His service became a source of pride, though it left lasting effects that shaped many of his adult years. In retirement, Tom found camaraderie among fellow veterans at the VFW, and American Legion, where shared experiences became a source of comfort and kinship. After returning home, Tom attended Wilcox Technical School as a Post Grad, earning a certificate in welding. He went on to enjoy a long and successful career as a construction worker. Tom’s second act found him working side by side with his father breeding and training trotter horses, beginning in Southington at Windy Acres Farm and continuing on the family farm in East Killingly. Tom even earned his jockey license by getting to race some of the horses he trained. Tom had a soft spot for animals, especially dogs. Whether boating with Troy, working the farm with Butch and Sundance, building with Bucky the inspector, or just hanging out with his last companion, Buddy.
He also had a special place in his heart for his nieces and nephews. From card games and sketching lessons, to car shows and letting them race his electric chairs around the house, Tom delighted in sharing joy, wisdom, and laughter with them. Known for his humor, generosity, and zest for life, Tom was truly the life of the party. Whether fooling around and pulling pranks with his siblings or cousins or adding laughter with a joke, he reminded everyone that life was meant to be lived fully. Thomas will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by his siblings, James Jarboe Sr. (Barbara), Diane Kendrick (John), Gary Jarboe (Amy): nieces and nephews Robert Bushnell (Lisa), Robin Gardner (Joseph), Meghan Gaignard (David), Erik Jarboe, James Jarboe Jr. (Christina), Justin Jarboe (Alicia), and Kevin Kendrick; great-nieces and nephews and cousins, especially Judith Rudolph who helped care for him. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Dorothy Jarboe, his brother-in-law John Kendrick, and his ex-wife Barbara Chopus Jarboe.
Family and friends are welcome to gather from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Aug. 22 at Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. Services in celebration of Thomas’ life will begin at 11am. Burial will follow at the State Veterans Cemetery on Bow Lane, Middletown, with full military honors. Donations: Wounded Warriors or Vested Interest in K9s. To send flowers to the family or leave a condolence in memory of Thomas Jarboe, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

Jeanne F. (Pelletier) Leduc
PUTNAM — Jeanne F. (Pelletier) Leduc, 96, of Putnam, passed away peacefully Aug. 4, 2025, in the care of Day Kimball Hospital. 
She was the wife of the late Raymond B. Leduc, who died in 2004.
She was the youngest of 11 children born Oct. 8, 1928, to Odilon and Anais (Cloutier) Pelletier of Woonsocket, R.I.
Jeanne graduated from St. Claire High School and married Raymond Leduc (literally the boy next door) on April 18, 1949, in Precious Blood Church in Woonsocket. 
After moving to Southbridge, Mass., they settled in Putnam in 1952.
After raising her two children, she worked at Pevner Drug and Windham Medical as an orthotic fitter. 
Jeanne took pride in helping others regain comfort, mobility, and body image.
 Her care and passion left a lasting impact on both her patients and colleagues. 
She was a faithful Catholic who often attended daily Mass at St. Mary Church in Putnam.
She devoted much of her energy to helping the church. 
She became a eucharistic minister for the parish, bringing the Blessed Sacrament to homebound parishioners. 
She worked with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults as a sponsor, helping people who wanted to convert to Catholicism.
Jeanne had a quiet joy for life’s simple pleasures. She decorated her meticulously well-kept home with family photos, including those of her three precious grandchildren. 
She found endless satisfaction in the challenge of a good jigsaw puzzle. In her later years, Jeanne found fellowship with many neighbors at Ella Grasso Gardens in Putnam, where she lived after retirement.
Her final years were spent at Matulaitis Rehabilitation and Skilled Care in Putnam, where she was known as Mémère by the staff.
She leaves her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Karen (Bertrand) Leduc of Putnam; daughter and son-in-law, Monique and John Hornyak of Scotts Valley, Calif.; and grandchildren Bertrand and André Leduc of Putnam, and Celeste Hornyak of Anaheim, Calif. 
She was predeceased by all 10 of her brothers and sisters.
Following a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church, she was interred beside her husband in St. Mary Cemetery. 
Donations: St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260.
 Gilman and Valade Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Wed.  Aug. 13
Photo Exhibit
PUTNAM --- An exhibit of photographs by Carmine Angeloni is now on view until September in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex. For more info: putnamCtArtsCouncil.com.

Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present its August art exhibit, “Three Friends: Cathy Shires, Micky Welles & Xiaochong Song. Works by the Quiet Corner Garden Club will be in the display case.

Photography Exhibit
DANIELSON --- The Heirloom Food Company on North Main Street is currently displaying an exhibit by photographer Carmine Angeloni betweenn 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The exhibit includes both color and monochrome prints and runs through Oct. 5. 

Sat.  Aug. 16
Cruisin' fund-raiser
PUTNAM --- The 19th Annual Cruisin” For Chris Show to go poker run will begin at the Putnam Elks on Edmond Street with a 10 a.m. sign-in and 11 a.m. kickstands up. Festivities follow at 1 p.m. $25 per person, includes chicken dinner. Tickets available at the door.

Sun.  Aug. 17
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Check for updates: 860-928-1035. 

Tues.  Aug. 19
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. Please use the lower level door, near the flagpole. All welcome.

Wed.  Aug. 20
Author Visits
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Aspinock Historical Society will present Patricia Suprenant from 6 to 7 p.m.  The author of “Behind the Scarlett Letter," she will speak and sign books.

Fri.  Aug. 22
Learning Open House
DANIELSON --- Learning in Retirement (LIR -QV) will hold a Fall Open House at 1 p.m. at the Killingly Community Center on Broad Street. The LIR-QV will present Sheryl Faye as Katherine Hepburn:   “From Hartford to Hollywood.” There will be a preview of fall courses, light refreshments. Free. Limited seating – first come, first served. No reservations required.

Benefit Concert
POMFRET --- The East Woodstock Cornet Band will be performing a benefit concert for Horns for Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides musical instruments to school children in Connecticut, at 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Memorial Chapel at Pomfret School. Tax deductible monetary donations will be accepted at the door. Parking will be on the east side of Rt. 169, opposite the Chapel. 860- 942-4628. 

Thur.  Aug. 28
Evening Bird Walk
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will hold a bird walk at 6 p.m. starting from the center on Day Road. Registration required.  860-928-4948. Fee: $10 CAS members; $20 nonmembers.

Sun.  Aug. 31
Fund-raiser Concert
HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret Center will present “Trail Wood...stock,” an Acoustic Music Festival, at 3 p.m. on the lawn.  Bring your own chairs or blankets and a picnic. Cold drinks and snacks available for purchase. Donation: $10 pp. Still seeking few musicians who might like to perform a 15-20 minute set. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Flower Fund-raiser
POMFRET --- The United Services of Connecticut will host its annual sunflowers for Kids fund-raiser from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lapsley Orchard.

Sat.  Sept. 13
Fall Festival
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host a Fall Festival at the Recreation Park. This is an old fashioned family fun day with a band, old-fashioned games, pie-eating contest, apple pie contest, food and more! This year the department is partnering with PCS PTO for a Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids Fun run. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.

Particle Accelerator
PUTNAM --- Particle Accelerator music festival, a fund-raiser for suicide prevention education and services, will be held from noon to 9 p.m. in Rotary Park. 

Sat.  Sept. 20
Bike Fund-raiser
WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy Scholar-Athlete Society’s first Quiet Corner CT (QCCT) PMC Kids Ride" for children ages 2-10 will begin with check-in between 9 and 10 a.m. at Woodstock Academy's North Campus. The age/ability appropriate route is between 10 and 11. Post-ride celebration.  774 200 1754.

Sat.  Sept. 27
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Jordan Freeman: Black Revolutionary War Soldier” performed by Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library at 3 p.m. at the Old Town House. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Scholarship winners
WOODSTOCK — The Senexet Grange recently presented scholarships to deserving graduates.
The Senexet Grange #40 annually awards the John F. Duffy Memorial Scholarship to deserving students who are preparing for a career in the fields of agriculture, environmental sciences, family studies or human services and the Helena B. Duffy Memorial Scholarship to deserving students who are preparing for a career in the fields of accounting, computer science or business management John and Helena Duffy are past members who set aside the endowment for the purpose of future scholarships. This year Senexet Grange awarded four $1000 scholarships to very deserving graduates.
The John F. Duffy Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1000 were awarded to Xandar Miller to UConn to study engineering and Kaelyn Tremblay to Wentworth Institute of Technology to study engineering
The Helena B. Duffy Memorial Scholarships in the amount of $1000 were awarded to Eva Monahan to Rhode Island College to study business and sports management Emily Jurnovoy to Auburn University to study business.

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Winners from left: Xander Miller, Eva Monahan, Emily Journovoy, Kaelyn Tremblay