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Georgette M. Coderre
PUTNAM — Georgette M. (Langlois) Coderre, 92, matriarch of the Coderre family, (affectionately known as Mother, Mom, Ma, Memere, Mem, Mrs. Coderre, and Mrs. C)  formerly of Ballou Street, died May 31, 2013 in Westview Healthcare Center in Dayville.  She was the wife of the late Paul R. Coderre.
Born in 1920 in Pawtucket, R.I., she was the daughter of the late George and Elise (Robitaille) Langlois.
Mrs. Coderre was united in marriage to Paul R. Coderre on Nov. 11, 1939, at the Corpus Christi Church in New York.
Mrs. Coderre was a homemaker but, after raising her seven children, she began volunteering as a nurse’s aide at the Day Kimball Hospital as well as at many local nursing homes including Westview.
Mrs. Coderre enjoyed playing cards especially “Catch 5.” Mrs. Coderre was a member of  the parish family at St. Mary of the Visitation Church in Putnam and was a volunteer at the Day Kimball Hospital, Development Office, volunteering more than 12,000 hours.
Georgette leaves four sons, Ronald P. Coderre (Donna) of Putnam, Maurice “Moe” Coderre (Pam) of Putnam, Michael Coderre (Joanne) of Woodstock, and Marc J. Coderre Sr. (Robin) of Putnam; three daughters Diane Bates and her partner Paul Aldrich of Putnam, Dolores “Dee” Carnahan (Rick) of Woodstock, and Jacqueline LaFreniere of Waterford; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her aunt and uncle who raised her from early childhood Adelard and Pamela Lachapelle; four brothers, Etienne Langlois, Marcel Langlois, Laurent Langlois, and Philippe Langlois; a sister Marie Jeanne Beaupre.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. June 6 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, where the funeral will assemble at 10 a.m. June 7 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 230 Providence St, Putnam. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Donations: St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 230 Providence St., Putnam, CT 06260; Westview Healthcare Recreation Fund, 130 Ware Rd., Dayville, CT 06241; of the DKH Development Fund, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260.


John Davis Woodfall
PUTNAM — John Davis Woodfall, 99, formerly of Heritage Road, died May 28, 2013, at Anna Jacques Hospital, Newburyport, Mass. John was born on Dec. 16, 1913, in Rutland, Vt., to Colin Baines and Marion Davis Woodfall.  He graduated from Rutland High School in 1931. John married Marian G. Woodis in 1942.
Mr. Woodfall relocated to Putnam in 1938 to begin his 45-year career in the textile industry.  He started his career at Putnam Woolen, working there for nearly 20 years. After working for several years in Woonsocket, R.I., he later joined Hale Manufacturing where he remained when Hale merged with Monsanto. He retired after 20 years as the senior manager in Materials & Production Control.
As well as being an avid gardener and a HO train enthusiast, John was very active in the Putnam community. He was a member and former vice president of the Aspinock Historical Society, and a long-standing member of the Putnam Planning Commission, receiving a special citation for his many years with the commission. John was also a member of the Putnam school board for several years. He was the former treasurer and board member of Putnam Baptist Homes, Inc. until fully retiring at age 97 in 2011 when he moved to Amesbury, Mass..  to spend his remaining time with family including the celebration of his 100th Christmas and 100th New Years. This year, he was awarded “Board Member Emeritus” of the Putnam Baptist Homes, Inc in recognition of his many years of dedicated service.
He leaves  two sons, Colin D. Woodfall (Karen) of Salem, N.H., and Gordon G. Woodfall  (Joanne) of Amesbury; five grandchildren: Leslie Lanctot (Dan) of Plainfield, Christopher Woodfall of Wakefield, N.H., Justin Woodfall (Janelle) of Newburyport, Nathan Woodfall of Rochester, N.H., and Megan Woodfall of Saco, Maine; one great-granddaughter, Reagan Woodfall of Newburyport; two sisters-in-law, Iva Woodis and Pauline Woodis. He was predeceased by his wife Marian in 1979, his sister Ruth E. Woodfall in 1973 and his brother Colin C. Woodfall in 1996.
Donations: Woodfall Memorial Fund, c/o The Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 6002, 182 Main St, , Putnam, CT 06260. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Barbara J. Heath
PUTNAM —  Barbara J. (LaBonte) Heath, 66, of  E. Putnam Road, died June 1, 2013, in the Day Kimball Hospital.  She was the wife of Willard W. Heath.  Born May 24, 1947, in Rockville, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Freeda (Janino) LaBonte.
Barb worked at Frito – Lay, Center Pizza, and most recently at Woodstock Line. She enjoyed shopping, quilting, sewing, puzzles, and most of all going to the casino with her husband.
She leaves her husband Willard Heath whom she married on Nov. 9, 1973, in Putnam; two sons Fred Peterson (Margaret) of Plainfield and Travis Heath (Tonya) of Killingly; five grandchildren Shala, Amy, Tyler, Kyle, and Kailey; her best friends Mary Duhaime and Pat Savoie. She was predeceased by a daughter Lynn Peterson, a brother Theodore LaBonte, and a sister Rita Dinsdale.  Donations: American Lung Association, Suite 102B, 260 W. Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903 Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Audrey Burrell
DAYVILLE — Audrey D. (Bailey) Burrell, 70, of Dayville, died May 31, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital.
She was born in NYC, daughter of the late Horace and Margaret (Foldes) Bailey .  She was a retired sales clerk having worked many years at Ridgefield Lumber Company.  She leaves her husband of 38 years, Amedee A. Burrell of Dayville; two sons, Mark Burrell of Naugatuck and Jeffrey Burrell of Waterbury; a daughter, Lysa Molnar of Danielson; a sister, Barbara Jewell of Brewster, N.Y.; six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Donations: Hospice of NE CT, 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260; or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.  Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

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Arc launches appeal
The Arc Quinebaug Valley has launched its 2013 Giving Appeal: “Strengthening Families and Community – A LIFELINE of Hope For Individuals and Families with Life-Affecting Disabilities.”
Ron and Donna Coderre of Putnam will again lead the campaign as general chairpersons. Last year the couple led the campaign for the first time and was moved by the generosity of the community in its support of The Arc and its programs. Well known as community volunteers for years throughout Northeastern Connecticut, they are anxious to assist once again with The Arc’s philanthropic endeavors. For more info call: 774-2827.
“As general chairpersons last year we attended a variety of programs and functions at The Arc.  We were moved by the spirit and commitment of the participants and staff.  It’s comforting to know that our area is fortunate to have quality programs to care for the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities,” said Mr. and Mrs. Coderre.
Joining Mr. and Mrs. Coderre is a team of community volunteers on the Giving Appeal Committee. Members who have volunteered to assist The Arc’s fund-raising effort are Warren Scholl, president/CEO of CorePlus Federal Credit Union, Meg Popiak and Elizabeth Zachow of CorePlus, Ronald Robinson, retired from Rogers Corporation, Board Members Joshua Peach, Honora Butts and Lorraine LaGarde and Misty Bennett, Staff Giving chairperson.
The Giving Appeal will allow The Arc to maintain and improve its many programs.

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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Joe Courtney visited the home of Thomas Borner, President and CEO of Putnam Bank for a grassroots Congressional update and some fund-raising last week. Left to right: Courtney, Borner, Blumenthal and Eastern Savings Bank President and CEO Gerald D. Coia. Linda Lemmon photo.

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Clockwise from upper left: Old springs in a vehicle in Woodstock. Tree fungus in Woodstock. Fallen log in Woodstock. Well-worn rail line in downtown Putnam.