Obituary of Gerard E. Caron

Putnam-Gerard E. Caron, 69, died, August 15, 2016 at home. Born August 24, 1946 in Putnam, CT, son of the late Gerard J. and Marie A. (Dumont) Caron. Gerard was Valedictorian of St. Mary Parochial School in 1960 and Valedictorian of Marianapolis Preparatory School In 1964. He then graduated with honors from Worcester Poly Technical School with a Bachelors in Mathematics. He was an avid Red Sox Fan, enjoyed playing and watching Tennis matches, an avid Bridge Player and a Grand Master Bridge Player. He leaves his two sisters, Jeanne Huhtala of Putnam, CT, Pauline LaRocque of Wharton, NJ, nephews David A. LaRocque of Warwick, RI, Erik H. Huhtala of Putnam, CT, grandniece Hayleigh Huhtala and grandnephew Brian J. LaRocque. Donations may be made in his memory to St Mary Church, 218 Providence Street, Putnam. Funeral Services are private through Smith and Walker Funeral Home with burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Putnam, CT. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com