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Lisa-Beth Guilbeau
CHICOPEE, Mass. — Lisa-Beth M. (Majercik) Guilbeau, 45, of Chicopee died July 16, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born in Southbridge, daughter of Richard D. Majercik and Elaine C. (Allen) Solock.  During her leisure time, Lisa-Beth enjoyed boating, crocheting, and painting.  She was a homemaker.
She leaves her husband of 15 years, James R. Guilbeau; a son, Gregory J. Guilbeau; a daughter Carley Jean Guilbeau, both of Chicopee; her father, Richard D. Majercik of Webster/Thompson, and his companion, Debra Durant;  mother, Elaine C. (Allen) Solock (Joseph) of Chicopee; brother, Rick Majercik of N. Oxford; uncles, Dr. Donald Majercik, M.D., (Pat) of Vermont, and Gregory Allen (Lori), of Southbridge.
The Mass of Christian Burial was July 23 in Sainte Rose de Lima Church, Chicopee. Burial was in St. Anthony Cemetery, Webster. Donations: Community Cat Connection, 289 Main St., Webster, MA 01570. St. Pierre – Phaneuf Aldenville Chapels, 13 Dale Street, Chicopee.

Jeannette B. Kennett
PUTNAM — Jeannette B. Kennett, 87, of Ballou Street, died July 18, 2013, in the Kindred Rehabilitation and Nursing Center-Oakwood in Webster.. She was the wife of the late Norman S. Kennett who died Nov. 1, 1977.  Born in 1925 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Maime (Bienvenue) Beausoleil.
Mrs. Kennett was raised in N. Grosvenordale, and worked as an assembler in the American Optical Corporation in Southbridge for 20 years retiring in 1986.  She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary Post 1523.
She leaves sons, Gary Kennett (Mary) of Woodstock, and Mark Kennett (Deborah) of N. Grosvenordale; two grandchildren, Travis Kennett and his fiancé Tiffany Suprenant, and Chad Kennett; and a great-granddaughter Amiliah Kennett.
The Mass of Christian Burial was July 23 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, Putnam, with burial in St. Mary Cemetery.  Donations: Deary Memorial Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 688, Danielson, CT 06239. Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Rita Babcock
BROOKLYN — Rita Marie Babcock, 76, of Brooklyn, died July 12, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 16, 1937, daughter of the late Ernest and Leona Bessette.
She leaves her husband of 56 years, Frank E. Babcock; four children, Robert Babcock of Danielson; Mary Rhoades (Allen), Christine Coleman (Mark) of Willington, Guy Henries and Kerry of Dayville; three grandchildren: Travis Babcock; Matthew Coleman; James Coleman; three sisters: Doris Soltesz, Rose Swatsell, Cecile Cusson.
Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Oneco. Donations: Regency Heights, 111 Westcott Road, Danielson, CT 06239. Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Putnam.

Marilyn J. Talaga
WOODSTOCK — Marilyn J. Talaga, 67 of Woodstock, died July 18, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Walter Talaga. They were married Dec. 31, 1998.  She was born July 9, 1946, in Putnam, daughter of the late Ford L. and Marjorie (Kilborn) Putnam Jr.  
Marilyn worked as a Home Health Aide for Day Kimball Home Care for over five years and also for 555 Pomfret Street, with physically and mentally challenged young adults, for many years.  She enjoyed trips to the casinos, the beaches and shopping.
She leaves, in addition to her husband, two daughters Katrina Fazzina (Kevin) of Danielson, Missi Normandin of Danielson; sons James Talaga of Eastford, John Talaga of Woodstock; siblings, Marge Chapdelaine of Eastford, Linda LaRoche of Florida, Cheryl Harvard of Dudley, Andrew Putnam of Thompson, Deborah Poulin of Putnam; grandchildren Justine Basley of Brooklyn, Jordin Fazzina; Kaitlyn Fazzina; Christian Fazzina, all of Danielson, Aubrey and Leah; a great-grandchild  Bentley Fazzina-Tebo. She was predeceased by siblings Mike Putnam and Robert Putnam.
A Memorial Service was July 22 at Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam

Richard Brodeur,
Army veteran
PUTNAM — Richard Brodeur, 87, of Putnam, died July 17, 2013, after a brief illness. Richard married Jeanne (Archambault) of Thompson on July 16, 1955, and they enjoyed 47 loving years as husband and wife. Jeanne died September 2002.
Born Aug. 6, 1925, in Putnam, son of the late Arthur and Celina (Bernier) Brodeur, Richard played cornet in the PHS Band and served in the U.S. Army from 1944-46. A 1950 graduate of Clark University, Richard obtained a master’s degree from UConn in 1959. He taught English in Kittery Maine, and from 1953-90 in the Putnam school system. Richard spent summers enjoying family activities and giving tennis lessons in Woodstock and Putnam.  He enjoyed playing cards, reading, and had a lifelong passion for tennis.
He was a communicant of St. Mary Church of the Visitation in Putnam and a member of Cargill Council #64 K of C. Richard had always had unique ability to find the best in people, situations and life.
He leaves five children: Louise Brodeur of Putnam, Maurice Brodeur (Sharon) of Foxboro, Mass., Paul Brodeur of Putnam, Daniel Brodeur (Kathleen) of Hebron, Michelle Foronda (Anthony) of Putnam; five grandchildren: Nathan and Shawn Brodeur, Beatrice Foronda, all of Putnam, Truman and Hank Brodeur of Hebron, and one great-grandchild Olivia Torres.
The Mass of Christian Burial was July 22 at St. Mary Church of the Visitation, with burial with military honors in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam.
Donations: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY, 10004; or Palliative Medicine Consult Service, Hartford Hospital, Attn: Fund Development, 80 Seymour St., Hartford, CT 06102-5037.

Frank Coon
PUTNAM — Frank Charles Coon, 69, of Philips Street, died July 4, 2013. Mr. Coon was born July 4, 1944, in New London. Frank was a retired painter for many years.
He leaves his daughter Tarleen M. (Coon) Russell; stepdaughters Rebecca Ann Russell; Tammy Ann Russell; grandchildren; two brothers: Charles D. Coon of Uncasville and George W. Coon of New Britain; sister Dawn F Steele of Berlin.
Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Dr. Carl Oden Johnson,
WWII vet
WOODSTOCK — D. Carl Oden Johnson of Woodstock, husband of Hazel Johnson, died July 16, 2013. Oden was born on May 26, 1927 ,to Hannah (Hallberg) Johnson and Carl Johnson and grew up with five sisters on Coatney Hill in Woodstock. He is predeceased by Thelma Ryerson (Fred), Dorcas Morrison (Jim), Myrtle Thomas (Norman), Jane Newman (Burt) and Grace Fairfield (Elmer)
He was a graduate of UConn and Tuft’s Dental School. Oden was the director of the Dental Clinic at Norwich Hospital for 25 years while a member of Tuft’s teaching faculty. He was also a WWII U.S. Navy veteran and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fla.
One of his greatest joys was working on his property. He was gifted in metal art work with his pieces being gallery worthy. In later years, he enjoyed the camaraderie of old and new friends skiing at Wachusett, Mass.
He leaves his wife Hazel (Merrell) along with his sons Mark Blake and Dana (Patti) Blake; granddaughters Madison and Laura. A Memorial Service was July 20 at Evangelical Covenant Church of Woodstock, Woodstock. Donations: Brookhaven Hospice: Butterfly Foundation, 6 Beech St, Framingham MA. 01702. Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove St., Putnam.

Virginia Kane
WEBSTER — Virginia C. (Jezierski) Kane, 82, died July 20, 2013, at home. She was the wife of the late James B. Kane, who died in 2011.   She was born in Webster, daughter of the late Joseph and Patronella (Ryba) Jezierski and lived here all her life.  She was a secretary for many years at Cranston Print Works and was a member of the St. Anne’s Society at St. Joseph Basilica.  She enjoyed bowling and gardening.
She leaves her son, with whom she made her home, Michael J. Kane of Webster; a daughter, Judith Ann Fontaine of Charlton; a brother, Leon Jezierski (Pearl) of Thompson; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Jezierski of Schenectady, N.Y.  She was predeceased by her brother, Jerome Jezierski.
The Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. July 24 at St. Joseph Basilica, Webster, with burial in St. Joseph Garden of Peace Cemetery.  Donations; St. Joseph School, Immediate Needs Fund. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster.

Calvin Heath,
Vietnam war vet
DAYVILLE — Calvin W. Heath, 64, of Dayville, died July 09, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital after a short illness.
Calvin was born in Putnam, son of the late Wayland J. Sr. and Eva V. (Brown) Heath and lived in the Putnam-Thompson area all his life.  Calvin was very proud to have been a U.S. Army Veteran, having served his country in Vietnam as a member of the 3rd Brigade, 187th, 101st Airborne and achieved the rank of Spec4.  For his service, Calvin was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.  Calvin was honored and recognized by the CT Chapter of West Point Graduates.  He was an avid sports fan and all around good athlete.  He loved fishing and basketball, he was an accomplished rag-arm softball pitcher.
He leaves a son, Calvin W. Heath Jr.; five brothers, Glen Heath of Grosvenordale, Burt Heath of Webster, Chester Heath of New Port Richie, Fla., Melzer Heath of Putnam, Frank Heath of Grosvenordale; three sisters, Patricia Labonte of Kissimmee, Fla., Evelyn Preston of Putnam and Corinne Duquette of Putnam; two half-sisters, Joyce Lefevre of Central Village and Lorraine Adams of Mechanicsville; one granddaughter; two special nephews, Paul Duquette of Dayville and Jesse Heath of Thompson; and his special friends, Russell and Kelly Tiffany of Thompson.  He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister. Services were July 13 in Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, Webster. Donations: V.A. Hospital, 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908; or the WoundedWarriorProject.org.

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