Ronnie Doyle Tomlinson, 70, of Putnam, died after a brief illness on October 3, 2013 in Worcester, MA.Born August 24, 1943 in Long Beach, CA, son of the late Hubert and Lillian (Davis) Tomlinson. He loved surfing, fishing, gardening and was a kind and generous person. He leaves his loving family and friends. A memorial service will be Friday, October 18, 2013 at 5:00 PM at Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to P.A.W.S. CT, PO Box 191, Eastford, CT, 06242. To share a memory with his family “Light a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com