Obituary of Rita A. Furno

Rita A. Furno, of Latici Street, Putnam, died Friday, June 12, 2009, surrounded by her loving family, at home. She was the beloved wife of John E. Furno. Born September 11, 1937 in Winchendon, MA daughter of the late Archie and Winifred (Desman) Rumrill. Rita has made her home in Putnam since 1986. She was a foster mother for the State of CT for fifteen years, she truly loved caring for the infants that were placed with her. She loved her Shih-Tzus, country music and camping. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves her husband of 33 years, John, her sons: Ricky Caron of Putnam, Stephen Caron of Putnam, her daughter: Christina LaFlash of Putnam, siblings: Robert Rumrill of Thompson, Roger Rumrill of Norwich, Rachel Morin of Worcester, Roberta Clapper of FL and Rudolph Rumrill of FL, grandchildren, Stephen, Jr., Joseph, John, Christian and Savannah, a great granddaughter Kylie, nieces Tara and Laura, a sister-in-law Janet McCutcheon. The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 2:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Calling Hours on Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Burial in East Thompson Cemetery, Thompson. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of NE CT, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. To share a memory, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com