Mariella Eugenie Paquin
NEWBURYPORT, Mass./Delray Beach, Fla. — Mariella E. (Goulet) Paquin, 98, of Highland Lane, Delray Beach, and Plum Island, Newburyport died Nov. 17, 2025, at Vitas Healthcare. She was the beloved wife of the late Aime A. Paquin. Born in 1926 in Notre Dame, P. Q. Canada, she was the daughter of the late Alfonse and Alma (Boucher) Goulet.
Mrs. Paquin worked for many years at Linemaster Switch as a switch technician while raising her family in Putnam. Mariella enjoyed painting, pottery, ceramics, building puzzles, and playing Bingo and cards. She fully enjoyed life; her family and friends and loved sharing her stories and giving a warm hug.
She leaves her children, Cindy Killoran (Robert) of Mechanicsburg, Penn., Mark Paquin (Cindy) of Putnam, and Kathleen Barrett (William) of Delray Beach; siblings, Willie Goulet of Sturbridge, Mass., and Gladys Trahan of Arizona; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Mariella was predeceased by her stepdaughter, Sylvia Bardin and her siblings, Marie, Muriel, Lorenza, Maryanne, Bert, Tony, Conrad, Morris, Paul, and Romeo.
The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Dc. 6 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence St., Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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Wed. Nov. 26
Art Exhibit
DANIELSON --- Thompson artists Ann C. Rosebrooks and Donna O'Scolaigh Lange will be showing paintings and mixed media collage work through Dec. 1 at the Heirloom Food Company on North Main Street.
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America." Please call for more info: 860-928-1035.
Stumpo Retrospective
POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret on Day Road will present Pomfret works by the late watercolor artist, David C. Stumpo through January. No admission fee to attend the reception or view the exhibition. Hours: noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Gallery Open
POMFRET --- The Pomfret School announced the opening of an art gallery, The Gallery at Jahn Reading Room, a new on-campus exhibition space. Alum and contemporary artist Seaver Leslie’s “Mnemosyne: A Sixty-Year Review” and “Observations,” a showcase of new works by Pomfret students, will run through the month of December. Guests should enter through the South Entrance and park in the Main House Lot, which is the second right-hand turn on Paradise Road. Call: JP Jacquet at: 860-208-8521.
Thur. Nov. 27
Happy Thanksgiving!
Fri. Nov. 28
Warm Coats
PLAINFIELD --- Bring your child to get a free, new, warm winter coat between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at St. John’s Church, 15 Railroad Ave., off Rt. 12. The area’s Knights of Columbus and Danielson Elks Lodge 1706 will be giving away new winter coats for boys and girls, in toddler’s, children’s and teen sizes. They will also have free, used winter coats in good condition available for men and women. Free to anyone in need, with no obligation. For info: 860-928-5873 - do not text.
Santa's Coming!
PUTNAM --- Santa will arrive with the Putnam Fire Department at 4 p.m. at the Riverfront Commons to Light Up Putnam. Karen O will have hot chocolate and a treat and there will be Face Painting - by Emily. Come one, come all.
Sat. Nov. 29
Preview Film
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library will present excerpts of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 109 in the Municipal Complex.
‘Caturday'
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter will be open from noon until 3 p.m. at 74 School St. for Small Business "Caturday". T-shirts, sweatshirts, assorted crafts and Paws items PLUS cats to visit. Pet food and monetary donations are greatly appreciated. 860-315-1228.
Concert
PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam, downtown, will present “We Need a Little Christmas” concert with Ted Reynolds at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20.
Church Bazaar
CHEPACHET --- St. Eugene Church will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes bake sale, crafts, food, fun, music, penny social, raffle baskets, special raffles, straw game, white elephant and more! 401- 568-5102.
Sun. Nov. 30
Dazzle Light Parade
PUTNAM --- The 24th annual Holiday Dazzle Light Parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from Grove Street and wind its way through downtown Putnam. This light-filled holiday extravaganza is sponsored by WINY Radio, the Town of Putnam and Green Valley Crossing.
Mon. Dec. 1
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Library will present its sixth annual Community Textile Show for the month of December. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 9.
Tues. Dec. 2
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. Dec. 3
Scam Alert
PUTNAM ---Detective Donna Brown of the Putnam Police Department will be presenting “Fraud & Scam Awareness” at 5:30 p.m. .in the Putnam Public Library. Free. All welcome.
Fri. Dec. 5
Bradley’s ‘Ebenezer’
PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present “A Christmas Carol Musical Ebenezer’ at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21. $30 for adults; $27 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. Official tickets at: TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/shows; Our box office: 860-928-7887 or in person at 30 Front St.; Our direct, affiliated link:ci.ovationtix.com/36038/production/1232669
Sat. Dec. 6
Pet Bazaar
PUTNAM --- Paws Cat Shelter is hosting a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Putnam High School cafeteria, 152 Woodstock Ave. More than 25 vendors with crafts, gifts, raffle baskets, baked goods and more. 860-315-1228.
Holiday Art & Crafts
WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Congregational Church will hold its annual Holiday Art/Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. More than 20 vendors.
Victorian Fair
POMFRET --- The Christ Church’s annual Saint Nicholas Victorian Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church on Rt. 169. (rain date Dec. 13). The Online Silent Auction runs until Dec. 3. Last year, the Silent Auction raised over $10,000 to support community outreach. Auction link: new.biddingowl.com/christchurchpomfret closed at noon Dec. 3. Proceeds benefit programs including TEEG, the Access Agency, Day Kimball Hospital Hospice, Arc Eastern Connecticut, Habitat for Humanity, Community Kitchens of NECT, Daily Bread, St. Francis of Assisi Food Bank and more. 860-315-7780.
Sun. Dec. 7
Lunch with Santa
POMFRET --- The Windham-Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold Lunch with Santa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’s lunch, photo with Santa, making crafts, cookies and more and a silent auction and raffle. $14 for 10 and older for lunch; $10 for kids 9 and younger; photo with Santa is $8. No reservations needed. 860-974-3379.
Christmas Concert
CHEPACHET --- The Chepachet Baptist Church on Rt. 44 will hold its Christmas Concert at 2:30 p.m. Free but a freewill offering would be welcome. Refreshments follow. www.chepachetbaptist.org
Sun. Dec. 14
Candlelight/Music
POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present its annual Candlelight and Music event from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Clark Memorial Chapel. Doors open at 6:30. Refreshments follow. Free.
Thur. Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
Sun. Dec. 30
Camper Day
POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will offer Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 6-12. Lunch, games and more. Outdoor gear required. $25/child, everyone welcome. Preregistration by Dec. 22: 860-974-1122.
Thur. Jan. 1, 2026
Happy New Year!
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‘Ebenezer’ opens Dec. 5
PUTNAM — The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present “A Christmas Carol Musical EBENEZER,” a new musical adaptation of the beloved Dickens classic starting Dec. 5 and running for three weekends.
The performances are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21. Tickets are $30 for adults; $27 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. Official tickets available at: TheBradleyPlayhouse.org/shows; Our box office: 860-928-7887 or in person at 30 Front St.; Our direct, affiliated link:ci.ovationtix.com/36038/production/1232669
All seats are reserved. Reservations may be made with a major credit card online at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or by calling 860-928-7887.
The TNECT production of A Christmas Carol Musical EBENEZER is co-directed by Tonya Leigh Brock and Aidan Horrigan with music direction by Dr. E. Justin Simone. Choreography and stage management are by Brenna Griswold. Roy Simmons appears as Ebenezer Scrooge. The spirits who make an appearance on Christmas Eve are his dead partner, Jacob Marley, played by David Hopcroft, Christmas Past played by Kaiyah Menard, Christmas Present played by Mike Griswold, and Christmas Yet to Come. Christopher Currier is Bob Cratchit and Chase Greczkowski appears as Tiny Tim. The rest of the Cratchits are played by Faith Currier, Flynn Currier, Aurora Currier, and Casey Stoelzel who also plays Belle. (Yes, most of the Cratchit family is played by a real-life family) Ren Fontes appears as Scrooge’s nephew Fred.
The Bradley Playhouse website and box office are your only official sources for tickets. Purchasing from unauthorized sources, like 3rd party resellers, are not refundable.
A Christmas Carol Musical EBENEZER is adapted from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Book is by Ian Desmond O’Connell. Music is by William Mearns and lyrics are by Rosemary Novellino-Mearns.
A Christmas Carol Musical EBENEZER is a fresh adaptation that breathes new life into the timeless narrative with joyful, vibrant music. The play remains true to Dickens, with spirits taking Ebenezer on a musical journey through his life. Along the way, you will meet all the wonderful characters you know and love to revisit during the holidays, that bring this story of hope and redemption to life. Please join us for this heartwarming celebration of the magic of the season.
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The Cratchits. Photos by Brenna Griswold.
Roy Simmons as Ebenezer Scrooge
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Ren Fontes as Scrooge’s nephew Fred. Photo by Brenna Griswold.
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Channeling Gratitude
A group of students from Pomfret School visited Westview Health Care Center to offer a spontaneous, sincere visit to patients and residents. Westview was contacted by Pomfret School educators Bobby and Erin Fisher about such an experience to supplement a course they are currently teaching which teaches the merits of actionable altruism. The students joined residents during lunchtime and Westview patients, residents and staff members expressed their appreciation.
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