Obituary of Charlotte K. Trahan

Charlotte K. Trahan, 93, of Putnam, CT, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, at the Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. She was the wife of Donat Trahan for twenty years, he died November 25, 2005. She was born September 27, 1920 in Putnam, daughter of the late Robert A. and Hazel (Marlow) King. She had made her home in Putnam and Pomfret all her life. Charlotte served as a Girl Scout Leader for several years, worked as a Bookkeeper at the former Benoit's Radio and Putnam Furniture. She enjoyed her cats, watching cooking shows, was an avid reader and a big NASCAR fan, her favorite driver was Dale Earnhardt, Sr. She also enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband. Charlotte will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and sister. She leaves her children: Margaret Ann Purdon; Judith Anne White; Heidi Ann Gregory and her husband Henry; Jo-Anne Joslin and her husband Alan; grandchildren: Robin Purdon; Jamie Purdon and his wife Lori; Angela Stringer and her husband Jon; Beth Joslin and Michael Boledovic; great grandchildren: Colin Purdon; Paige Purdon; Michela Purdon; Keely Purdon; Brooke Stringer; Kyle Stringer; Carter Stringer; Reagan Boledovic; Benjamin Boledovic; a great great grandson Liam Purdon and a sister Marion Langlois. Funeral service will be private. Donations may be made in Charlotte's memory to the Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT 06260. The Family would like to thank the entire staff of Matulaitis Nursing Home and Dr. Alessandro for the "Care and Kindness given to our Mother". To share a memory with her family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com