Dorothy G. Putney
December 1, 1926 ~ June 22, 2025
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
North Haven, CT
Dorothy G. Putney, 98, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at The Ark at Branford Hills. She was the beloved wife of the late John W. Putney, and daughter of the late Louis and Mary Gaetano. A 1944 graduate of Hamden High School, she wrote the Montowese News for the North Haven Post, and as a lifetime Girl Scout, wrote the North Haven PR troop publicity. John and Dot enjoyed their travels to Italy, Bermuda, France, The Netherlands, Alaska, Hawaii, and the Panama Canal.
Dorothy was the mother of Donna (John) Scasino and the late Keith (Cindy) Putney, grandmother of John (Sara) Scasino, Shelley (Chris) Lawrence, Cameron and Evan Putney, and Great-Grammie Dot-Dot to Elaina and Macy Scasino and Avery and Nora Lawrence.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit with Dorothy’s family on Tuesday, July 1st from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. A Funeral Service celebrating her life will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Alder Brook Cemetery, 355 Boston St., Guilford. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send condolences, please see obituary at www.beecherandbennett.com.
Services
Visitation: July 1, 2025 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Funeral Service: July 1, 2025 11:00 am
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
I have been so fortunate for over 35 years to have such an incredible and loving woman for a mother-in-law. You were my bonus Mom! Words can not express how much she was loved by us all and how much you meant to me. You loved me like your own daughter and were always there for me especially after losing Keith. Thank you for your love, words of wisdom, your guidance and motherly advise. I will miss you forever♥️♥️♥️♥️. Give Dad and Keith a big smooch for me.
Cindi
We have been neighbors with the Putneys since 1982, Dot was like my second mother, she was always their for us when ever we needed her. Christmas was so special, each year our kids received an ornament from her and many still decorate our tree. She was a kind and caring woman who we are lucky to have had for a neighbor. She will be missed.
We were so sorry to hear of Dot’s passing.
We were so blessed to have known Dot over many years. She was such a kind, sweet and loving person.
We always enjoyed her and John’s company on so many occasions with Cindi and Keith.
May she be united with John and Keith in God’s paradise.
Donna, Marco and the Perugini family
Both my brother and I were first cousins of John. The Gates and Putney families were very close from first born through marriages and to this day. Dot will be remembered as a beautiful and caring family member. She will truly be missed. Having talked with her just a few weeks ago, I am blessed. Bob and his wife Peg, and I, along with our families, extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to her family
Donna and family,
I was very sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a lovely woman. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to the entire Putney family. Dot was a lovely lady who was just loved by all of us. We will always keep memories of her within our hearts.
Love: Pat, Maria, Krystina, Alivia & Jovanna
I just read that Dot Putney died and I am so sorry and sad! Dot was very good friends with my aunt, Annette Downing, and they and my mom spent a lot of good times together, and I was lucky enough to feel that warmth and kindness that everyone is writing about. She really was a very special person and I always loved seeing her. I would see her at memorial masses for my father and, I tell you, it was such a comfort!
I am so sorry that I missed the service, but I will pray for her and all of you who feel her loss so greatly.
There was really no on like her.
Much love.
Mary Lou Angeloni