Laura “Susie” Putnam

Laura “Susie” Putnam, 85, a resident of Hatch School Road in Jacksonville, passed away June 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. Laura was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on September 3, 1937 the daughter of the late Louis and Doris (Page) Furlon. She attended school in Monroe Bridge and graduated from Drury High School in North Adams. Laura was a rural route carrier and also worked inside at the Halifax, VT Post Office for many years. Laura was a member of the Ladies Aid, loved crafts and was an avid knitter, quilter, sewer, canvas painter and was a member of the Red Hatters. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Laura is survived by her children Jeff Putnam (Marylee), Lori Marchegiani (Paul Poissant) and Timothy Putnam all of Halifax, grandchildren Amber, Charles, Lora, Brian, Abigail and Leah, 4 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Putnam whom she married in Readsboro, May 26, 1956. Funeral services for Laura will be held Friday June 23, 2023 at 11am at the Jacksonville Community Church. Interment will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery. If friends desire, memorial gifts in Laura’s memory may be made to the Jacksonville Community Church, c/o Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT. To send the family personal condolences please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted arrangements to the care of Covey-Allen & Shea Funeral Home 44 East Main Street Wilmington, VT.