Plainfield Village (Windham County, CT)

Notable Births & Deaths for Plainfield Village ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Plainfield Village. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

David Lawrence Angell (Producer)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on April 10, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on September 11, 2001 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Lawrence Angell<1>
George Thorndike Angell (Social reformer)
- He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Southbridge is located in Worcester County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thorndike Angell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Plainfield Village to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Kathryn Bates (Actress)
- She was born in Providence (RI) on September 23, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 1, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathryn Bates<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Plainfield Village to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Gus Bivona (Musician, composer)
- He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gus Bivona<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
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- From Plainfield Village to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mary Lydia Bolles Branch (Author)
- She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- New London is located in New London County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Plainfield Village. The cemetery is located in New London County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
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- From Plainfield Village to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Herbert Butterfield (Actor)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on October 28, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 2, 1957 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Butterfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Plainfield Village to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Ruth Buzzi (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Ruth Ann Buzzi
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 24, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Stephenville (TX) on May 1, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Stephenville is located in Erath County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Texas State Cemetery, which is located in Travis County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruth Buzzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Texas State Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Plainfield Village to Texas State Cemetery
Frankie Carle (Musician)
- Born: Francis Nunzio Carlone
- He was born in Providence (RI) on March 25, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frankie Carle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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Elizabeth Buffum Chace (Abolitionist, social reformer)
- She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tuesday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Plainfield Village. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Buffum Chace<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
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- From Plainfield Village to Swan Point Cemetery
Liza Chapman (Actress)
- Full name: Elizabeth Ann Chapman
- She was born in Westerly (RI) on July 27, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Norwalk (CT) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Westerly is located in Washington County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Liza Chapman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Plainfield Village to Arlington National Cemetery
Andrew James Coakley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on November 20, 1882 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on September 27, 1963 (a Friday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew James Coakley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Plainfield Village to Kensico Cemetery
George M. Cohan (Composer, producer, playwright, actor)
- Full name: George Michael Cohan
- He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George M. Cohan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
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- From Plainfield Village to Woodlawn Cemetery
Nicholas Colasanto (Actor, director)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on January 19, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 12, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas Colasanto<1>
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Plainfield Village. The cemetery is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery
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- From Plainfield Village to St. Ann Cemetery
Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday).
- New London is located in New London County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
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- From Plainfield Village to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Edward M. 'Ed' Daily (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on September 7, 1862 (a Sunday) and died in Washington, DC on October 21, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward M. 'Ed' Daily<1>
Lester Joseph 'Les' Damon (Actor)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on March 31, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 21, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Beverly National Cemetery, which is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lester Joseph 'Les' Damon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beverly National Cemetery
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- From Plainfield Village to Beverly National Cemetery
Hal K. Dawson (Actor)
- He was born in Rockville (CT) on October 17, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Loma Linda (CA) on February 17, 1987 (a Tuesday).
- Rockville is located in Tolland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Loma Linda is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal K. Dawson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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- From Plainfield Village to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Dennis F. Driscoll (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on October 10, 1862 (a Friday) and died in Providence (RI) on February 21, 1901 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Providence is located in Providence County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis F. Driscoll<1>
Walt 'Moose' Dropo (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Walter Dropo
- He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday).
- Moosup is located nearby and to the northeast of Plainfield Village.
- Peabody is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northeast of Plainfield Village.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Plainfield Village to Evergreen Cemetery
Hugh Duffy (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tuesday).
- Cranston is located in Providence County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Plainfield Village (which is located in Windham County).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Duffy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Plainfield Village to Calvary Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.