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Joseph ‘Denny’ Morissette
POMFRET — Joseph Denis “Denny” Morissette, 84, died July 23, 2022.
He was born in 1937 in the family farmhouse in Pomfret to Gerard and Marie (Provost) Morissette.
Denny was profoundly involved in his community through his commitment to the fire department, local government, and advocacy for farmers.
He deeply loved his family, friends, and the land he lived on. Denny loved to connect and chat with others and always brought a smile to any room he entered.
He leaves his wife of 61 years, Delores (Tarr) Morissette; his children, Marcel (Lisa) Morissette and Michelle (Lance) Bouchard; six grandchildren, Matthew (Mariette), Jenny, D., Brittany, Dylan and André; siblings, Muriel (Joseph) Mrakovich and Leo (Susan) Morissette; and sister-in-law, Beryl Moreau.
He was predeceased by his son, René Morissette, and family members, Simone Gagne, Gilbert Morissette, and Robert Morissette.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Denny’s honor may be made to the Pomfret Fire District, 67 Hampton Rd., Pomfret, CT 06258, to help continue the work Denny so genuinely believed in.
A Memorial Mass was Aug. 2 in Most Holy Trinity Church, Pomfret.
Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Alice I. Morris
PUTNAM — Alice (Dennette) Morris, 81, of Battey St., died July 15, 2022, at Day Kimball Hospital. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Morris for more than 52 years. Born in 1940 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Bernice Dennette.  Mrs. Morris worked as a lens setter for American Optical Company and was an avid reader.
She leaves her son, David Morris; brother, Richard Dennette; sister, Nancy Dennette; her grandchildren, Jaryd, Shannon, and Myriah; and her great-grandchildren, Layla and Makenna. She was predeceased by her brother, Harvey Dennette. Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St, Putnam.

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