Obituary of Juliette M. Kruzel

Juliette (Flagg) Kruzel, age 71, of Woodstock, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 14, 2006 at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam. She was the wife of the late Stanley B Kruzel Sr., whom she married April 18,1953, he died September 7, 1986. She was born in Putnam, July 5, 1935 daughter of Louis and Eva (Viens) Flagg. She grew up in Putnam and attended St. Mary's School, and Putnam High School. She was a long time employee of the Woodstock School system. She enjoyed traveling and entertaining her many many friends and family. She was a twenty year cancer survivor, a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church, the Woodstock American Legion Auxiliary. She leaves Thomas Gagnon, her loving companion of 15 years; her children; Debra Gagnon of Thompson, Stanley Kruzel, Jr. and his wife Jane Rovero-Kruzel of Thompson; Corby Kruzel of Woodstock; grandchildren; Casey Gagnon, Nathan Gagnon, Felicia Kruzel, Anthony Kruzel, Brittany-Mae Kruzel, Derek King, Kelsey Kruzel; great granddaughter Emily Coman; her sisters Jacqueline Croteau of Woodstock, Dorina Foden of Putnam, Germaine Beck of California and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Louis Flagg, Richard Flagg, Donald Flagg, Gerald Flagg, Gertrude Parquette, Dorothy Maheu. Julie lived her life for her family and friends, having a heart bigger than she. She will be ever so greatly missed by everyone touched by her love and companionship. The Funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 AM from the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, followed by an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Street, Pomfret, CT. Calling Hours will be Monday from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in her name to the charity of your choice. To share a memory with her family “Light a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com