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Cecile G. (Blais) Frost
DAYVILLE --- Cecile (Blais) Frost, 82, of Putnam passed away peacefully Jan. 31, 2022, at Westview Health Care surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1939 in Putnam to Lionel and Aldea (Arpin) Blais, Cecile attended Putnam High School graduating in the Class of 1957. She met the love of her life there and would have celebrated her 64th wedding anniversary with her husband, Quentin, on Feb. 15, 2022.
Mrs. Frost worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam and at local long-term care facilities.
Her family was the focus and joy of her life. She was known for always having a bit of wisdom or word of advice to impart not only to her children but often to her children’s friends as well. She was nicknamed “Darling” and called that by so many because it epitomized her. She was gregarious and witty and got lots of laughs. She enjoyed cruises, the beaches of Maine, flowers, listening to country music (especially Johnny Cash), watching Wheel of Fortune, visiting the casinos to play penny slots, and eating lobster rolls and #3 Chinese takeout. She loved to answer the phone with “Bonjour” and speak French even if you didn’t understand it. She was a kind soul.
Cecile is survived by her devoted husband, Quentin; and her children, Kenneth Frost of Danielson, Jacquelyn (Michael) Woznicki of Putnam, Susan (Jay) Byrnes of Woodstock, James (Sheila) Frost of Brooklyn; six cherished grandchildren, Victoria, Jack, and Abigail Byrnes, Niko Woznicki, Erica and Caroline Frost; her special niece, Linda Christian. Linda was her flower girl, her friend, and often her casino and cruising companion. She also leaves behind her cousin and lifelong friend, Nini Lavallee; goddaughter, Allison Franklin Dumas.
Relatives and friends were invited to visit with Cecile’s family Feb. 7 at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. A Memorial Service followed. Donations: Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489.
Edward ‘Ed’ Hudson Jr.,
Air Force veteran
Edward (Ed) C. Hudson, Jr. died Jan. 30, 2022.
He was born April 16, 1935, in Parsonsburg, Md. He graduated from Wicomico High School, Salisbury, Md.
He served as a Radar Technician in the U.S. Air Force from 1954-1958 earning the rank of staff sergeant.
Upon discharge from the Air Force he earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Maryland in electrical engineering. Ed was an inventor at heart who enjoyed generating innovative solutions to routine challenges or inefficiencies. He had a passion for research and writing with macroeconomics among his favorite topics. Ed was a dedicated sports fan, from his days as a tight end on the gridiron to supporting local teams cheering on his children. He was an avid tennis player and could often be found on a summer evening at the local court for a prearranged match or pick-up game.
Ed lived in Putnam from 1978 to 2020, on Farrows Street.
He was predeceased by his parents Edward Sr. and Ann Hudson, and brother Arthur. He leaves two children: Ted (Heidi) Hudson and Stuart (Shelly) Hudson; sister Marjorie (Robert) Reeves; nieces: Janet and Perry; grandchildren: Darien, Jake, Zach, Addison, Annabelle, and Evelyn; great-grandchildren: Braelie and Kasen. The family will hold a memorial/burial service in Girdletree, Md., in the spring.
Gloria L. Beaudreault
WOODSTOCK — Gloria L. Beaudreault, 87, of Stonebridge Rd., died Jan. 25, 2022, at Villa Maria Healthcare in Plainfield. She was the wife of the late Robert L. Beaudreault. Born in 1934 in Thompson, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Loretta (Mailloux) Bissonnette.
Mrs. Beaudreault worked for many years as a registered nurse for Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. She was a member of the former Putnam Travelers Club. She was a worldwide traveling enthusiast and enjoyed bird watching, reading, camping, and flower gardening.
She leaves her children, Robert P. Beaudreault (Jean), Mark Beaudreault and his longtime companion Charlotte Cook, and Laura Ann Salo (Lawrence), all of Woodstock; her grandchildren, Scott Beaudreault, Kelly Percy (William), Timothy Beaudreault, Amber Salo, Britany Laliberte, and Hunter Beaudreault; and her great-grandchildren, Karver Beaudreault, T.J. Beaudreault, William, Michael, Felicia, Mary Elizabeth and Morgan Percy, Kameron Barber, and Mason Beaudreault. She was predeceased by her two brothers, Raymond and Bernard Bissonnette, and her great-grandchild, Amaya Beaudreault.
The graveside service will be at 11 a.m. May 7 at Elmvale Cemetery, on the corner of Roseland Park and Senexet roads in Woodstock. Donations: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.
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