Mary N. Seney
NICHOLSON, Ga. — Mary N. Seney, 76, died Dec. 9, 2017, at Hope Memorial Care Center in Georgia. She was born in 1941, daughter of the late Norman and Rita (Powers) Seney Sr.
She leaves two sisters, Marcia Palmer of California and Kathy Wilga of N. Grosvenordale; a brother, Norman “Barney” Seney Jr. of Putnam; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Charlie Seney.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. June 30 in St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations: MSPCA- Kindness for Animals, 350 S Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
Amber D. Andrews
DANIELSON — Amber D. Andrews, 39, died June 16, 2018.
She was born in Houston and lived in Danielson for the past six years prior to that living in Putnam. She formerly worked at Walmart in Putnam as a cashier.
She leaves two sons, Jordan Rodriguez who serving in the U.S. Army in Ft. Hood, Texas and John DelGrasso III in Woodstock; parents, Richard L. Andrews and Sharon R. Martin of Putnam.
Services were private. Donations: Charity of donor’s choice. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Dorothy C. Berube
N. GROSVENORDALE — Dorothy C. (Courtemanche) Berube, 64, died June 21, 2018, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.
She was born in Putnam, daughter of Donald Courtemanche Sr. and Dorothy (Sabourin) Courtemanche of Killingly, and lived in N. Grosvenordale most of her life. She was an assistant tax collector in Woodstock. She was a licensed assessor and served on the board of appeals in Thompson. Some of her pleasures included arts and crafts, cooking shopping and the New England Patriots.
She leaves her husband of 43 years Norman C. Berube of N. Grosvenordale; two daughters, Amie Tworzydlo (Bryan) of Killingly, Heather Martinez of Putnam; two grandchildren, Joseph and Jacob Tworzydlo of Killingly; three brothers, Donald Jr., Dwayne and Dennis Courtemanche, all of Killingly; three sisters, Deborah Blanchard of Putnam, Doreen Linnell of Killingly and Dodie Mineau of Plainfield. She was predeceased by a brother and sister, Douglas and Darlene Courtemanche.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 at the Valley Springs Sportsmen Club, Valley Rd., N. Grosvenordale. Burial will be private in the Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, N. Grosvenordale. Donations: Day Kimball Hospice, Putnam, CT. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Charles R. Paquette
THOMPSON — Charles R. Paquette, 60 of Thompson, died unexpectedly June 18, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He was the husband of Robin (Burke) Paquette.
He was born Sept. 25, 1957, in Norwich, son of Maurice and Rose (Bessette) Paquette. He was the owner of Commercial Roofing & Contracting, Inc in Putnam. Charles had made his home in Thompson for many years, was a member and served as chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, the Ordinance Review Committee and the Building Committee. He was a long time member of the Putnam Elks Lodge, The Thompson Rod and Gun Club, and was an auxiliary member of the Thompson Hill Fire Department. He was a member of the Thursday Night Raceway Golf League. In the 1970s he originated the Connecticut Chess Federation Newsletter. He loved to travel and experience life with his family and friends. Visiting Key West, Fla., has been a beloved annual family tradition for more than 30 years. He will be remembered as someone who was willing to help anyone, loved life, and made sure to have a good time wherever he went.
He leaves his wife Robin, his children Eric Asikainen (Tracy) of Woodstock, Gavin Charles Paquette, and his significant other Julia Radlo, of Thompson, Kelley (Paquette) White (Steven) of Thompson; brothers and sisters John Paquette (Martha) of Pomfret, Michael Paquette (Patricia) of Plainfield, Celeste Bernard (Barry) of St George, Utah, Michelle Dunn (Scott) of St. George; grandchildren Rhys, Sydney, Lucey and Molley; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Daniel Paquette and Terrence Paquette.
A Memorial Mass was June 23 at St. Joseph Church, N. Grosvenordale. Burial was private at Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam. Donations: Thompson Hill Fire Co., 406 Chase Road, Thompson, CT 06277. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
David C. Thompson
David C. Thompson, 63, died June 23, 2018, at Harrington Hospital in Webster.
David was one of the first 50 people to officially complete the Appalachian Trail and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
David was born on Dec. 22, 1954, in New Haven to the late George Thompson and late Lois (Bixby) Thompson. He was predeceased by his wife Anne Thompson and leaves his son Eric and extended family.
David was a graduate of UConn, Cornell and NC State with various degrees. Although retired, David most recently worked for the IR-4 Program affiliated with Rutgers University. He was a great recreational farmer and a lover of animals. He was also a professional at telling corny jokes.
There will be a potluck celebration of his life at 2 p.m. June 30 at his home, 961 Thompson Rd., Thompson. He will be buried in East Thompson Cemetery at a later date. Donations: East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 271, Thompson, CT 06277-0271; or the East Thompson Cemetery, 15 East Thompson Road, Thompson, CT 06277. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Richard L. Andrews
PUTNAM — Richard L. Andrews, 74, died June 18, 2018, at home.
He was born in Malon, N.Y., son of the late Delphis Andrews and Florence (Martin) Andrews and lived her most of his life. He was formerly employed by Bennette Security, Killingly as a security guard.
He leaves his companion Sharon R. Martin; two sons, William Andrews of Southbridge and Dick Andrews of Malon, N,Y,; daughters, Lizabelle Andrews of Malon and Melissa Andrews of Danielson; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Richard lost his daughter Amber D. Andrews of Putnam, June 16, 2018. He was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters.
Services were private. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Harriette Lindstrom
DUDLEY— Harriette (MacLeod) Lindstrom, 92, of Dudley, formerly of Weymouth and Cambridge, Mass died June 13, 2018 .
She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years Paul Leon Lindstrom.
Harriette was born in Cambridge daughter of Ferdinand and Matilda ( Dingwell) MacLeod. She was “COD” a child of deaf parents. She was an active member and past president of the New Comers Club in Weymouth .
The Funeral Mass was June 16 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Webster, with burial in Village Cemetery in Weymouth. Donations: Scleroderma Research Foundation www.srfcure.org. Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel, Dudley.
Richard A. Manyak,
Vietnam war vet
N. GROSVENORDALE — Richard A Manyak of N. Grosvenordale, 74, died June 14, 2018. He’s formerly from Douglas, Mass.
He was born Dec 2, 1943, son of Andrew and Evelyn Manyak. He was a graduate of Douglas High School, Class of 1962. W
He was an U.S. Air Force supply sergeant from 1962-1967. He served in support of the Vietnam war. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans.
He worked as a tollbooth collector on Mass Turnpike for more than 30 years before retiring to Connecticut. Hobbies included watching sports on television.
He leaves his wife, Kaye Manyak (Morton); children, Angie Mungham-Milestone (Walter) of Thompson; his son Iainn Morton (Sheila) of Pittsburgh; youngest daughter Sarah Lombard of Worcester; grandchildren: Marissa Mungham, and Victoria Trudeau-Mungham of Thompson, and Jordan Coleman of Oklahoma City; great-grandchildren: Avery Daly of Thompson; brothers William Manyak, Robert Manyak and Michael Zayman.
Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
Barbara Murray
BROOKLYN — Barbara H. (Whipple) Murray, 83, died June 15, 2018, at home. She was the wife of 60 years of George James Murray Jr. She was born in Putnam, daughter of the late William Whipple and Olga (Drescher) Whipple and lived in Brooklyn since 1977 prior to that living in Pomfret. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, reading, and her church. Through the years she was a volunteer at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Besides her husband she leaves a son George James Murray III (Beth) of Sanbornton, N.H.; a daughter Cynthia L. Murray-Mallory of W.Va.; four grandchildren, Michael and Garrett Murray, Benjamin Hutchins and Amanda Martel (Scott); one great-grandson Jonah Martel. Donations: South Killingly Fire Dept., Danielson. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.
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The Victoria Station Cafe block waiting for replacement trees. Linda Lemmon photo.
New trees
coming
to downtown
By Linda Lemmon
Town Crier Editor
PUTNAM --- Passing by the Victoria Station Cafe block downtown, there will be a double take for a while longer.
Last week, the town had four Norway maples on the block removed by Lindon Tree Service Inc. of Eastford. It'll now be umbrella time at the three restaurants' outside dining spaces --- no shady trees.
But two of the maples were dead and the other two were "very compromised," according to Delpha Very, director of the Putnam Economic and Community Development and Putnam Redevelopment Agency.
Lindon ground down the stumps as much as possible and they are now working with a Massachusetts company to get the stumps ground down further.
In the meantime, four honey locusts are on hold at a local nursery. When the stump work is finished, the trees will be planted, Very said. Because they will be planted in the summertime, deep watering will be called for. She added that the tree grates in the space are the correct size and will not be changed.
Very said Lindon Tree "has been a fabulous, professional company to work with. Their work is above and beyond," she said.
The Norway maples, now 25 to 30 years old, are now categorized as an invasive species and not a compliment for urban streetscapes, Very said. Tree varieties with larger leaves are more labor intensive. The honey locust leaves are tiny and will blow away in the autumn wind.
The project is being paid for by the Putnam Redevelopment Agency.
By Thomas Borner
President, CEO
Putnam Bank
As we celebrate our nation’s birth this Fourth of July, I’m proud to represent our country’s independent spirit as a community banker, contributing to our nation’s economic well-being through service to our customers and the many communities we serve.
At a community bank like ours, it’s the relationship, not the transaction, that governs our practices and interactions with customers and distinguishes us as independent lenders. Because our focus is only local, we understand the funding needs of Eastern Connecticut’s small business community, and we diligently strive every day to earn their patronage as the primary and preferred small business lender in the community.
As small businesses ourselves, community banks understand the unique needs of our small business customers. A study from seven Federal Reserve Banks found that small businesses that apply for loans with community banks are the most successful and most satisfied. According to the study, small businesses that apply for loans with community banks were more likely to receive financing (78 percent versus 63 percent from large banks) and were more satisfied with their borrowing experience (80 percent versus 61 percent for large banks).
It’s why the owners of so many small businesses chose to bank local when securing financing to help start or expand, which in turn creates local jobs and supports the local economic ecosystem. All of this contributes to our vitality, prosperity, and our quality of life.
The role of community banks as trusted lenders and our desire to help more Americans gain financial independence is what drove policymakers to heed our concerns regarding unnecessarily overzealous regulation, resulting in the passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. This landmark law will allow community banks across the nation to redirect precious resources from pushing paperwork to funding dreams, which is good for all consumers and local communities.
No other country has as rich and robust a community banking infrastructure as the United States. And only in America can independent banks like Putnam Bank flourish alongside captains of industry by doing what we do best—serving our customers with distinction.
I’m proud of the work Putnam Bank does to make our communities stronger and more vibrant by making the American dream possible for families, entrepreneurs, farmers and those who depend on us to meet their financial needs and goals.
Just as independence matters, what we do matters. Thank you for letting Putnam Bank serve this community for 156 years and for helping our bank retain our independence by supporting an environment where community banks and Main Street flourish. Happy Fourth!
PUTNAM — On June 5, the 65th Annual Putnam High School Alumni Athletic Association Banquet took place. Thirty-one athletes from 15 sports teams received awards.
On June 7 at the annual Award and Scholarship night, 56 scholarships totaling over $99,100 were awarded to 25 students. William Hull, Putnam superintendent, said: “These events are always fantastic! Both evenings are a wonderful culmination of our seniors’ hard work as well as their high school careers. What makes these evenings more special is the number of alumni that came back to the high school community and contributed. Both evenings could not take place without these wonderful alumni. They make Putnam special. I would also like to thank all the organizations and families generosity and support for our students. On behalf of the entire Putnam community and Putnam Public Schools, I would like to congratulate all the recipients”
Putnam High School 2017-2018 Awards/Scholarships
Valedictorian Award: Lauren Carita
Salutatorian Award: Doria Daviau
The Putnam Police Union Howard T. Babbitt/Donald Morrison Memorial Scholarship: Jaidyn Gillette
American Legion Post 13 Scholarship: Doria Daviau
Aspinock Historical Award in Honor of Gertrude Warner: Lauren Carita
The Leo A. and Rita Bernier Memorial Scholarship: Justin Haynes
Steve Bousquet Memorial Scholarship in association with The Congregational Church of Putnam: Doria Daviau, Brianna Long, Morgan Foucault
The Community Service Scholarship: Allison Lafortune
The Francis Curran ’24 Memorial Scholarship: Jaidyn Gillette
E. Catherine Deary Memorial Scholarship: Natalie Ionkin
The Gov. John N. Dempsey Memorial Scholarship: Aliceya LaBonte
The Susan McNally Everson Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Foucault
Lucy M. Farrows Memorial Scholarship: Lauren Carita
Richard W. Franklin Memorial Scholarship: Hayden Belliveau
John W. Gahan and Beatrice Delaney Scholarship: Scott Davagian Jr., Tyler Fitts, Justin Haynes, Lauren Carita, Brianna Long
Gasiorek Family Scholarship: Courtney Stott, Benjamin Smith, Alyson Morris, Angela Bichard
Jeffrey Greene Memorial Scholarship: Scott Davagian Jr.
Coach James Greenhalgh Memorial Scholarship: Hayden Belliveau, Scott Davagian Jr.
GUNNFIT Scholarship: Morgan Foucault
The Bill Hildebrandt Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Foucault
Irish American Club of Putnam Scholarship: Hayden Belliveau
Italian American Society Scholarship: Brianna Long
Connie Johnson Scholarship: Brianna Worden
Abbie Keith English Essay Award in Remembrance of D. Allen Hall, PHS 1940 Graduate: Lauren Carita
The Dr. Rudolph E. Klare Memorial Scholarship: Jaidyn Gillette, Tyler Fitts
The Knights of Columbus Dr. Robert. R. Johnston Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Foucault
Nathan Lavine Award: Ashley Burke, Scott Davagian Jr.
The Luke Leaders Scholarship: Doria Daviau
Gilbert E. Morse Memorial Scholarship: Mitchel Barylski
National Honor Society Scholarship:Lauren Carita
The Bonnie L. Perron Memorial Scholarship: Jaidyn Gillette, Benjamin Smith, Joshua Belleville
Dr. Brenda L. Picard Memorial Scholarship: Mitchel Barylski, Tara Auger
The Casimir Pulaski Memorial Scholarship: Alyson Morris
Putnam Administration Association Scholarship: Hailey Bocash
PHS Athletic Alumni Association Scholarship in Memory of Steve Bousquet: Scott Davagian Jr.
PHS Athletic Alumni Association Scholarship in Memory of Gerry Vaillant: Tara Auger
PHS Class of ’91 Annual Scholarship: Aidan Ciquera
Putnam Education Association Scholarship: Natalie Ionkin, Dekoda Gray
Putnam Fire Department Scholarship: Joshua Belleville
Putnam Lions Club Memorial Scholarship: Doria Daviau
Putnam Music Association Academic Scholarship: Allison Lafortune, Courtney Stott
Putnam Pride - Doug Cutler Memorial Scholarship: Doria Daviau
PHS Student Council Scholarship: Doria Daviau
QRS Compassion Scholarship: Doria Daviau
QVR Rotaract Club Scholarship: Doria Daviau
Susan T. Rogers Memorial Poetry Award: Savannah Kruger
Raymond Brousseau Putnam Rotary Scholarship: Doria Daviau
Putnam Rotary Scholarship: Tyler Fitts, Brianna Long, Natalie Ionkin
Dr. Paula Scraba - Sports, Leisure and Exercise Sciences Award: Mitchel Barylski
Scraba Family Memorial Award: Aidan Ciquera
James Sylvia Baseball Scholarship: Mitchel Barylski
The Ella Jane Thayer Memorial Scholarship: Hayden Belliveau
Frank H. Thornton Memorial Award: Tara Auger
The Charles L. Torrey Memorial Scholarship: Hailey Bocash
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary of Putnam Top Highest Average US History Award: Lauren Carita
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary of Putnam 2nd Highest Average US History Award: Doria Daviau
VFW Post 1523 Auxiliary Scholarship: Morgan Foucault Kevin Waters Scholarship: Morgan Foucault.
2018 Putnam High School Athletic Award:
Baseball Unsung Hero Award: Aidan Ciquera
Basketball Cheerleading Outstanding Performer: Emma Rudman
Basketball Cheerleading Unsung Hero Award: Alexis Wolinski
Basketball Male Outstanding Performer (William Simonzi Award): Sebastian Ramos Basketball Unsung Hero Award: Colby Livingston
Basketball Female Outstanding Performer: Kayleigh Lyons
Basketball Female Unsung Hero Award : Molly McKeon, Kaylyn Daigneault
Football Cheerleading Outstanding Performer: Perez
Football Cheerleading Unsung Hero Award: Emma Fisk
Football Outstanding Back (Peter Caplette Award): Malaki Fitzgerald
Football Outstanding Lineman Award (Frank Wallen Award): Joe Barnett
Football Unsung Hero Award (Omer Valade Award): Sam Williams
Football MVP Award: Jeff Reed
Golf Outstanding Performer (Jeffrey P. Jankot Award): Tyler Fitts
Soccer Male Outstanding Performer: Hunter Touchette
Soccer Male Unsung Hero: Scott Davagian
Soccer Female Outstanding Performer: Morgan Foucault, All State Athlete
Soccer Female Unsung Hero Award ;Hailey Bocash
Softball Outstanding Performer: Ashley Burke
Softball Unsung Hero Award: Jillian Gray
Volleyball Outstanding Performer: Kaitlin Zamora
Volleyball Unsung Hero Award: Savannah Kruger
Cross Country Unsung Hero: Trinity Bailey
Cross Country Male MVP: Nate Dolbey
Track Male Outstanding Performer (Paul J. Bourgeois Award): Michael Ionkin
Field Male Outstanding Performer (George St. Marie Award): Hayden Belliveau
Track and Field Male Unsung Hero Award: Noah Tomkins
Track Female Outstanding Performer: Stephanie Penrod
Field Female Outstanding Performer: Savannah Kruger
Track and Field Female Unsung Hero: Emma Rudman
Gymnastics Outstanding Performer: Maggie McKeon, All State Athlete
Male Athlete of the Year: Scott Davagian
Female Athlete of the Year: Savannah Kruger
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