Judith G. White
PUTNAM — Judith (Gorey) White, 82, of Putnam, died Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Born in 1943 in Putnam, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. Gorey and Charlotte (King) Trahan.
Judith graduated from Putnam High School Class of 1962. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing in 1965 and worked as a director of nursing for many years. 
She leaves two sisters, Margaret G Purdon of Putnam, and Jo-Anne Joslin (Alan) of Putnam; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Heidi Gregory.
The family would like to thank the Matulaitis Rehabilitation and Skilled Care staff for the excellent care Judy received.  She loved you all!
A private service for Judith will be held in the spring. Donations: Matulaitis Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Recreation Dept., 10 Thurber Road, Putnam CT 06260. Gilman and Valade Funeral Homes and Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.

Dorina (Dee) L. (Laperle) Hopcroft
PUTNAM — Dorina L. (Laperle) Hopcroft, affectionately known as “Dee”, 78, of Putnam, died peacefully in the early morning of March 4, 2026 at Pierce Memorial Baptist Home.  Born in 1947 in Rumford, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Roma and Mary (Kezal) Laperle. 
Dee earned her MSW from Anna Maria College and worked as a social worker for 35 years, most recently as a family preservation therapist for MSPCC in Massachusetts until her retirement. She impacted hundreds of lives with her warmth and compassion, always striving to help people to grow and live better lives.
She was an avid reader and loved to watch movies, especially dramas and action/adventure films. Dee was a founding member of the Theatre of Northeastern CT, Inc. (originally Northeast Repertory Theater) operating at the Bradley Playhouse. She was a dedicated actor, director and volunteer there for 25 years, serving as the theater’s first office manager (as a volunteer) in the early years. The theater’s existence today is largely due to her passion and commitment to the arts throughout those years. 
Dorina leaves her daughter, Tonya L. Brock and her husband Greg of Pomfret Center, twins Stephanie L. Vece of Mystic and James D. Hopcroft, along with his wife Leslie of Hialeah, Fla.; two sisters, Donna L. Laperle and Lori Watson of Vancouver, Wash.; her five grandchildren, Alex Mercier, Logan Brock, Aaron, Sean and Alexis Hopcroft, and great-granddaughters Eloise and Juniper Mercier. She was predeceased by her parents and her two brothers, Alan and Jeffrey Laperle. 
The Celebration of Life for Dee will start at noon March 28 at The Bradley Playhouse, 30 Front St.  Putnam. Donations: United Services, in support of their Mental Health services at 2026 Annual Appeal; or to TNECT at https://www.thebradleyplayhouse.org/donate.  Gilman Funeral Home & Crematory, 104 Church St., Putnam.