Club helps camps
The Putnam Rotary Club continued its donations ways recently by making donations to the Friends of Camp Quinebaug and the Windham-Tolland 4-H camp. Shown is Club President Doug Porter with, top: Kevin Fazzina from Camp Q and and above: Heather Logee from the 4-H. Before that the club spent the month of March making donations to local Little Leagues and local service organizations, United Services, NOW, TEEG and NEPS. Donations have also been made to the community dinners program at the Living Faith Methodist Church, Arc Eastern Connecticut and the American Red Cross. According to Porter, more donations are to come. Linda Lemmon photos.
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Margaret Irene Hart
POMFRET CENTER — Margaret Irene Hart, 79, of Pomfret Center, wife of Jay M. Hart, passed away peacefully April 11, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Haldean Reno and Margaret Louise (Small) Martin.
Born on July 2, 1945, in Oroville, Wash., (a small town near the Canadian border) to the late Haldean and Margaret (Small) Martin, Marge spent her younger years on the Martin homestead in Oroville before moving to Wenatchee, Wash., with her mom and younger sister where she attended junior and senior high school. In her later years, Marge made her home in Waterville, Wash., with her husband, Jay Hart, sharing five decades of marriage. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary this past September.
Marge was a devoted and hard-working mother. She held many jobs over the years but primarily worked in the restaurant industry managing various restaurants. She was also well known for making beautiful wedding cakes and cakes to celebrate other occasions. In her spare time, she enjoyed building puzzles, attending her grandchildren’s school and sports events, baking, making quilts, gardening and spending time with her family. Marge and Jay relocated to the East Coast in 2018 to be closer to their children and grandchildren, residing in Pomfret Center.
Besides her husband Jay, she leaves her children; Martin Hart, his wife Lisa and their children Kale, Maxtin and Ellen; Katina Bautz, her husband Donny and their children Kendyll and Sydney; Christopher Hart, his wife Jessica and Chris’s children Jordan and Brynn; her sister, Esther Wayne; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Robin Hart; her parents Haldean and Margaret, and siblings Steven Martin, Vivian Kelly, Evelynn Hall, Arlene Jeske and David Martin.
A Gathering of Remembrance was April 20 at Seely-Brown Village on Deerfield Road, Pomfret Center. A Celebration of Life will be held at noon June 28, 2025, in Waterville, Wash.
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Graduates
TAMPA, Fla. — Katie Corneau of Chepachet graduated from University of Tampa on Dec. 13. Corneau received a bachelors in criminology and criminal justice BS.
On list
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Seth Varin of Danielson was named to the President’s List at Norwich University for the fall semester.
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Marrero honored as employee
of the month at Day Kimball
PUTNAM — Day Kimball Hospital (DKH) has named Jiliana Marrero, certified medical assistant at Day Kimball Medical Group’s Family Medicine office in Putnam, Employee of the Month for January.
Marrero joined DKH in 2021, and her dedication, professionalism, and positivity have been instrumental in the success of her team.
Colleagues describe her as an anchor and a positive force, highlighting her unwavering support for both providers and coworkers.
She has embraced every aspect of primary care, making her an invaluable member of the team.
As a medical assistant, Marrero is responsible for patient intake services, direct patient care, assisting providers during exams, and performing various clinical tasks.
Born in Brighton, Mass., Marrero grew up and lives in Southbridge, Mass.
Day Kimball Health’s employee of the month program is sponsored by Foxwoods Resort Casino and the Mashantucket (Western) Pequot Tribal Nation.
Kyle Kramer, CEO of Day Kimball Health, said: “Jiliana exemplifies the dedication and compassion that define Day Kimball Health. Her commitment to patient care and her unwavering support for her colleagues make a meaningful difference every day. We are fortunate to have her on our team.”
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