President Peter Bates

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Peter Bates, 64 of Brockway Road, Woodstock Valley, died Monday, June 15, 2009 at the Day Kimball Hospital after an illness. He was born February 27, 1945 in Putnam, son of the late Claude and Nora Bates. Pete was an engineer and had worked for over thirty years at Pratt & Whitney, he retired in 1989. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He made his home in Woodstock all his life, was a life member of the Bungay Fire Brigade and was active for over thirty years. At the time of his death he was President of the Bungay Fire Brigade. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, spending time with family and friends and had a great love for his two dogs. He leaves his companion of six years, Linda Lewandowski, his children: Nora Garbaloosa of New Britain, Robin Toce of Wethersfield, Edward Lapointe of Webster, MA, Craig Lapointe of Worcester, a brother David Bates of OK, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Calling Hours Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam. A Memorial Service will be Thursday June 18, 2009 at the Eastford Baptist Church, 133 Union Road, Eastford, at 10am. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Bungay Fire Brigade, 1256 Route 171, Woodstock, CT 06281. The Smith and Walker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To share a memory, “Light a Candle” at www.smithandwalkerfh.com

On Saturday June 27th 2009 the Bungay Fire Brigade will hold it's annual open house.  This is the 71st Anniversary of the Bungay Fire Brigade help us celebrate.

There will be free refreshments, tours of the firehouse and our equipment.  Meet the officers and members that make up the Bungay Fire Brigade.  You can also fill out an application to become a member. Green reflective house sign order forms will also be available to everyone.

Come join us for a great time. 

The troop was able to purchase five sets of mask (as set includes three different size mask) three sets went to each fire department and the other two sets will be located on the town's two ambulances.

The girls worked hard to get these mask for the departments, by selling cookies and receiving donations.  Thanks to troop 65033 for all your hard work.

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