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Margaret Logee,
assistant postmaster
WOODSTOCK — Margaret Logee, 88, of Woodstock, died Sept. 19, 2011, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Francis Logee, to whom she was married for 62 years and was the love of her life.
She was born in Putnam, daughter of Wendell and Christine (Paine) Bosworth and attended Woodstock schools. She was a graduate of Woodstock Academy and Lasell College of Newton, Mass.. She lived most of her life in E. Woodstock, and served as its assistant postmaster for many years. She attended E. Woodstock Congregational Church and was a supporter of the May Memorial Library in East Woodstock. She enjoyed camping, traveling, following Boston sports teams. She was an ardent supporter of nature and wildlife causes.
She leaves six children: Peter Logee (Sharon) of Dolores, Colo., Christine Durst (John) Woodstock; Jonathan Logee (Marsha Lavoie) of E. Woodstock; Curtis Logee (Jane) of Ayer, Mass., Mark Logee (Kathy) of North Fork, Calif., and Tracy Logee of E. Hartford; 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sister Irene Foote of Peoria, Ariz.
A Memorial Service will be held later. Donations: May Memorial Library, PO Box 14, E. Woodstock, CT 06244. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Paul T. Credit,
Korean war vet
DAYVILLE — Paul T. Credit, 79 of Upper Maple Street, died Sept. 19, 2011, at Hartford Hospital. He was the husband of Constance (Suboliski) Credit. They were married April 7, 1951.
He was born July 6, 1932, in Moosup, son of the late Frederick and Louisa (Boucher) Credit. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church. Paul was an accountant, employed for over 23 years as a head auditor for the State of Connecticut, retiring in 1989. He also was employed in the 1960s by the U.S. Postal Service working out of the Brooklyn Post Office.
He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Army. He was an avid golfer, and had been a member of several country clubs including Quinnatisset, Willimantic, Brooklyn, Woodstock and Vineyard Valley and was a big NY Yankee fan. Paul was a life member of the Danielson Elks, a member of the Knights of Columbus, Putnam VFW, the Connecticut State Employees Association and the Quinebaug Valley Senior Citizens.
He leaves his wife Constance; two daughter: Kathie Galbreath (Jim) of Dayville; Sandra DeFilippo of Canterbury; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son-in-law Samuel DeFilippo; siblings, Frederick Credit, Gertrude Stopps, Evelyn Young, Clarence Credit, Loretta Johnson. The Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 23 in St. Joseph Church, Dayville, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Dayville, with military honors. Donations: Immaculata Retreat House, 289 Windham Road, Willimantic, CT 06226; or the Salvation Army. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson.
Ann Rose Cichowicz,
mother of 2
WOODSTOCK VALLEY — Ann Rose Cichowicz, 95, of Woodstock Valley, died Sept. 19, 2011, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. She was the wife of the late Joseph J. Cichowicz. He died in 1991.
She was born March 18, 1916, in Suffield, daughter of the late Joseph and Augusta Rose Ridell.
She leaves two daughters: Barbara Reid of Woodstock Valley, and Jean Maynard (Donald) of Huntington Beach, Calif.; five grandchildren: Robert, David, James, Kevin and Darlene, and six great grandchildren.
The Funeral was Sept. 22 at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St. Putnam, with burial in Barlow Cemetery, Woodstock.
Raymond Smith,
WWII vet
PUTNAM — Raymond C. “Smitty” Smith, 92, died Sept. 21, 2011, in Webster Manor Healthcare Center, Webster.
He was born Sept. 15, 1919, in Putnam, son of the late Herbert N. Smith and Delia M. (Lacas) Jung Smith. Raymond was a lifelong Putnam resident before entering Webster Manor where he had made his home for seven years.
Raymond was a proud Army veteran of WWII. He enlisted on March 23, 1942. He served in the Infantry in campaigns throughout all of Europe. Asia and Africa where he was an expert marksman and rifleman and drove heavy, armored transport vehicles. He received an Honorable Discharge July 4, 1945, at Fort Devens, Mass., where he was decorated with many ribbons and medals. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1945 to 1961. Immediately following his discharge from the Army, Raymond became a Merchant Seaman with the White Star Lines. He was a member of the National Maritime Union of America. As a Merchant Seaman Raymond traveled to every continent.
Raymond continued to sail internationally for over 30 years until an injury, while home on leave, forced his retirement in the late 1970s. He was an exuberant and outgoing, eccentric personality, his sense of humor and a kind heart. He loved animals, always having a companion dog by his side. He had a great love of music: he enjoyed traveling, watching TV and movies.
He leaves his sister, Bertha (Smith) Basinet Rydzewski of Thompson; nieces and nephews, Patricia (Basinet) Pelkey of Putnam, Barbara (Paul) Provencher of Barton, Vt., and, Carolyn (Basinet) Rogers of Thompson, his caregiver, and many great and great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother, Dorothy (Jung) Bernabucci; Helen (Smith) Parent; Robert D. Smith; a nephew, Robert Smith Jr.
A graveside service, with military honorswas Sept. 23 at Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Thomas Field,
community service
Thomas Field, 69, died Sept. 24, 2011.
He was born April 30, 1942, in Brockton, Mass., son of Eleanor (Tupper) and Harold F. Field.
He graduated from Abington High School. Tom attended the Wentworth Institute of Technology and the University of New Haven and achieved his master’s degree at the age of 62 from Albertus Magnus College. He worked as a manufacturing engineer for Pratt & Whitney for 42 years. Tom was involved with the Killingly Town Council and Planning and Zoning committees. He was a former president of the E. Killingly Fire District, a captain of Rescue, Red Cross, Certified First Aid-CPR instructor and a former EMT with KB Ambulance. He was a Scoutmaster for many years in Dayville with Troop #45.
On May 25, 1963, he married the love of his life Cynthia Ann (Hume) and enjoyed 48 years of marriage together. Besides his wife he leaves children: Jennifer and Brian; grandchildren, Brandon and Kaylee; a sister Nancy; his cane chewing canine companion, Molly.
A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held later. Donations: Day Kimball Oncology Department, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260; Humane Society of United States, 2100 L St., NW, Washington, DC 20037. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.
Ross Tufts,
antique dealer
PUTNAM — Ross A. Tufts, 57, of Pierce Road, died Sept. 19, 2011, at home after an illness.
He was born in Fitchburg, Mass., and lived there most of his life, moving to Putnam in 2003.
He was an antique dealer and collector.
He enjoyed NASCAR racing.
He leaves his partner, Mark C. Dieterle of Putnam; a brother, Michael Tufts of Leominster, Mass.; two sisters, Tammy Woodard of Peterboro, N.H., and Gail Bissonnette of Leominster; parents, Wilbur and Fern (Batten) Tufts of Gardner, Mass.
The Funeral was private.
Donations: Hospice of NE CT, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.