Obituary of Maurice J. Coderre

Maurice J. Coderre, 86 of Putnam, CT, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 after a long illness. He was the husband of Marion (Prince) Coderre, she died in 2003. He was born in Thompson, June 2, 1930 son of Roland and Noella (Chaput) Coderre. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the US Army. After the death of his daughter Beth Ann Coderre in 2003, he raised and cared for his grandson Simon Coderre like a son. He will be remembered as a loving and caring father and grandfather. Maurice had a great love for animals and loved caring for his birds. He worked as a plumber at Belding Heminway Mill for many years in Putnam. He leaves his grandson Simon Coderre of Putnam, his sister Pierrette Bernier of Webster, MA, two brothers Paul Coderre of Thompson and Raymond Coderre of Jackson, WY, and a great grandson. He was predeceased by his wife and daughter, his Jeannine Pratt and his brother Edgar Coderre. The Funeral will be Friday, March 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM from the Smith and Walker Funeral home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 218 Providence Street, Putnam, CT. Burial will be in the Spring in St. Mary Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Day Kimball Hospice or the Day Kimball Homemakers, PO Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260 www.smithandwalkerfh.com