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Karissa Choquette Obituary

Karissa Jae Choquette, 16, of Thayer Street, Putnam, CT, died Monday at home after a battle with cancer. Daughter of Jennifer (Wilson) Choquette of Putnam, CT and the late Arthur Choquette. Born July 29, 1991 in Putnam. Sister of Sabrina Gilbert and her husband Jared of Putnam, A. J. Choquette of Danielson, CT; Kyle Choquette of Putnam, Maternal grandfather, Joseph Wilson of Oxford; Paternal grandmother, Beverly Colburn of Danielson; niece, Emma Rae Gilbert; nephew, Landen Choquette, aunts, uncles, cousins, her dog, Hallie Jae.

The funeral service is Friday at 10:00 AM at the Putnam United Methodist Church, 51 Grove Street, Putnam. Calling Hours are Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Smith & Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. Burial in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Karissa Choquette Memorial Fund c/o Citizens National Bank.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 16, 2008.

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Doris (Mayo) Bacon

July 22, 2008

AJ, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and take solace in the fact that there is one more star glittering brightly in the night sky. Her shell is gone, but her spirit will remain in everyone's hearts. All Our Love. ~Doris and Pete

Jocelyn Gilbert

July 21, 2008

May you find peace in your hearts. I am sending love and hugs to each and every one of you. I wish I had known her better, but from what I learned from her 'Celebration of Life,' she was a special young lady. Full of life, love, hope & dreams. May she live on through all you do. My prayers are with you. Lots of love!

ANNA Williams

July 17, 2008

My heart goes out to your family. I know the pain you are going though. I also lost a child. Remember all the good times you had it well help. Karissa now smiles down on all who loved her from heaven gates.Karissa has find peace.

Ashley Brown

July 17, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family, this must be a very tough time for your family.You were a good person, RIP. Karissa

Heather Gendreau

July 16, 2008

Karissa you will be missed by so many people. We all love you and wish that we could turn back time. I have had wonderful memories with you and will cherish them forever.

Jennifer, Sabrina, AJ and Kyle I am sorry for your loss. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

Pam Theroux

July 16, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Karissa will be so deeply missed. She touched many many peoples hearts over the years, and was a very special child.
Love, The Theroux Family

Sue Munro

July 16, 2008

Dear Jen, Sabrina, AJ, and Kyle, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. I remember Karissa as a very beautiful little girl.

Sue (Curreri) Munro

Tony Carabina

July 16, 2008

Karissa was one of the nicest girls I have ever met. Whenever we would go out to eat she would always make me smile. She will me missed by everyone.

Julie L.

July 16, 2008

Sabrina let us know if you or anyone in your family needs anything. We're thinking of you. I'm sending out some Chocolate Chip Pop Tarts to Heaven.

GAYLE DELISLE

July 16, 2008

very sorry to hear about karissas passing. i was her baby sitter from orchard hill when she was the cutest little girl, she just would warm your heart. i,m sure she will be sadly missed. my regrets to you all. gayle+norman delisle

Lori Bennett

July 16, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to Karrisa's family. We had the privilage to spend time with her on numerous camping trips and enjoyed her sparkling personality. She will be in our hearts forever.

Carrie Cormier

July 16, 2008

Sabrina,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your sister was so beautiful! Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kristen Lambert

July 16, 2008

Love you Karissa. I was honored that she was my personal tutor during my black belt testing. She is an inspiration. She is in my and my girls thoughts constantly.

Karissa & Amanda

Kathy & Ken Tremblay

July 16, 2008

Karissa you will be sadly missed. My condolences go out to your family during this time. You were an inspiration to us all.

Aile Anctil (Delisle)

July 16, 2008

i'm so sorry to hear about your loss my heart goes out to your family in your time of sorrow.

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