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Edna M. PUTNAM

  • October 25, 1934 - August 30, 2011
  • Grafton, Massachusetts
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“Dear Edna - THANKS!!!!! for EVERYTHING!!!!! May God RICHLY LOVE, BLESS and KEEP you and yours ALWAYS!!!!! We THANK God for touching our lives in such...Read More » ”
1 of 12 | Posted by: Louis Richardson Sr and Patricia - MI

“So sorry to hear about Edna. We were neighbors in Grafton and here in Florida but never got together enough. My prayers are with all of you. ”
2 of 12 | Posted by: Debbie (Stidsen) Wassmann - FL

“Kathleen - so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you and your family during this tough time. Deepest Sympathies, Sanjeet ”
3 of 12 | Posted by: Sanjeet - TX

“Kathy and the rest of the Putnam Family, I just heard of your loss and wanted to send my condolences. May she rest in peace. Mary ”
4 of 12 | Posted by: Mary (Hall) Parks - Fairfield, ME

“To the Conley Family, My deepest condolences to your family at this very sad time. I am very sorry about your loss. I'm here for you Shane if you...Read More » ”
5 of 12 | Posted by: Eileen Levitan - Grafton, MA

“Dear Judy, Kenny, Kathy, Dave and Nancy, We are very sorry for the loss of your mom. We are leaving on vacation and won't be able to make the...Read More » ”
6 of 12 | Posted by: Brian Evans - Grafton, MA

“Our deepest sympathies to the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Edna Putnam. Our thoughts are with you. ”
7 of 12 | Posted by: Mary & David Carney - Shrewsbury, MA

“Judy, Kenny, Kathy, Chuck & Nancy We are so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I always loved your...Read More » ”
8 of 12 | Posted by: Bruce Evans - Belmont, NC

“Chris and I are so sorry for your loss. We know that your love for each other and your love for your wonderful mother will help you through this...Read More » ”
9 of 12 | Posted by: Ruth Gerath - Acton, MA

“Putnam Family, We are very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in the warm embrace of family and friends. With Deepest Sympathy,...Read More » ”
10 of 12 | Posted by: Suzanne & Brian Turcotte - MA

“Our deepest condolences to the Putnam Clan to which Edna was the quiet center. She was always Warm and inviting. And I was always happy to see her at...Read More » ”
11 of 12 | Posted by: Klaus and Gary Raferzeder-Moison - MA

“Edna was one of my best friends. She got me into line dancing & we did a lot together here in Fl. She was such a nice person. She loaned us her home...Read More » ”
12 of 12 | Posted by: Roger & Kathy Chaplin - FL


GRAFTON: Edna M. (Hanam) Putnam, 76, passed away August 30, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband William H. Putnam passed away in 2002. Edna is survived by her son Kenneth Putnam and his wife Ann and son David Putnam, her three daughters Judith Grenier and her husband Allen, Kathleen Ferraro and her husband Flavio and Nancy Conley and her husband Michael, her grandchildren Melinda and Daniel Grenier, Kerry Obrzut, Kenny, Katie, William and Jeremiah Putnam, Samantha Welch, Julie Lavoie, and Shane and Jessica Conley, her great-grandchildren Blake Burr, Emily Grenier, Mikayla and Cody Putnam. She also leaves her special cat Howard. Edna was born October 25, 1934 in Worcester, daughter of the late Martha (Penny) and William Hanam and was one of thirteen children. She leaves her twin brother Edward Hanam and his wife Susan. She also leaves her sister Eleanor Gregoire and her brothers Francis Hanam, his wife June, and Russell Hanam, and his wife Irene. She leaves her brother in laws William White, Raymond Nydam and sister in laws Jean Hanam, Betty Putnam, and Joyce Putnam. She also leaves her brother in law John Putnam, his wife Esther and sister-in-law Nancy Lemay and her husband Albert. Edna's brothers William, Raymond, and Gerald Hanam and sisters Caroline Bolton, Betty Dunphe, Marion White, Shirley Latino, Jean Mossey and daughter in law Charlene Putnam all predeceased her. Edna graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester and earned her Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy. She worked for twenty years for the state with the mentally challenged. Family was always her center as she cherished her time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. For many years Edna was a "snowbird" having spent winters with many friends in St. Petersburg, FL. She also was an avid Red Sox Fan even though her twin roots for the Yankees and she was also a dedicated Patriots fan. She enjoyed line dancing, knitting and crocheting, and many friends will remember her bowling as "Mr. Ed". She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers her family requests memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 or online at www.Cancer.org. CALLING HOURS & FUNERAL MASS All are invited to calling hours for Edna Thursday September 1st from 5pm to 8pm at RONEY FUNERAL HOME 152 Worcester St. N. Grafton MA 01536. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Edna Friday September 2nd at 11:00am at St. Philip's Church 12 West St. Grafton MA 01519. She will then be laid to rest with her husband William at Riverside Cemetery in Grafton. Directions and an online condolence book to share memories of Edna are available at: www.RoneyFuneralHome.com