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Notable Births & Deaths for Putnam Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Putnam Heights. 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.

  • William Taylor Adams
  • 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 Tueday) at the age of 55.
    • Providence is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: David Lawrence Angell<1>
  • George Thorndike Angell
  • Louise 'Lou' Arnold
  • Harvey Ross Ball
    • Illustrator - creator of the Smiley Face logo. He was born in Worcester (MA) on July 10, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Worcester (MA) on April 12, 2001 (a Thursday) at the age of 79.
    • Worcester is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Putnam Heights.
    • Worcester is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harvey Ross Ball<1>
  • John Joseph 'Jack' Barry
  • Martin 'Marty' Bergen
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on October 25, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in North Brookfield (MA) on January 19, 1900 (a Friday) at the age of 28.
    • North Brookfield is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Putnam Heights.
    • North Brookfield is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Martin 'Marty' Bergen<1>
  • William Aloysius Bergen
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in North Brookfield (MA) on June 13, 1878 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on December 19, 1943 (a Sunday) at the age of 65. He is buried at St. John's Cemetery (Worcester County, Massachusetts).
    • North Brookfield is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Putnam Heights.
    • Worcester is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Aloysius Bergen<1>
  • Elizabeth Bishop
    • Poet. She was born in Worcester (MA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 6, 1979 (a Saturday) at the age of 68. She is buried at Hope Cemetery (Worcester County, Massachusetts).
    • Worcester is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elizabeth Bishop<1>
  • George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley
  • Kitty Bransfield
    • Major League Baseball. He was born in Worcester (MA) on January 7, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 1, 1947 (a Thursday) at the age of 72. He is buried at St. John's Cemetery (Worcester County, Massachusetts).
    • Worcester is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Putnam Heights.
    • Worcester is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kitty Bransfield<1>
  • Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett
  • Herbert Butterfield
  • Frankie Carle
  • Barbara Carroll
    • Musician. She was born in Worcester (MA) on January 25, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 2017 (a Sunday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Mt. Judah Cemetery (Queens County, New York).
    • Worcester is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Barbara Carroll<1>
  • Elizabeth Buffum Chace
    • Abolitionist, social reformer. She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tueday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tueday) at the age of 93. She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
    • Providence is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Providence is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elizabeth Buffum Chace<1>
  • 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) at the age of 80. He is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
    • Providence is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andrew James Coakley<1>
  • George M. Cohan
    • Full name: George Michael Cohan
    • Composer, producer, playwright, actor. He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
    • Providence is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George M. Cohan<1>
  • 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 Tueday) at the age of 61.
    • Providence is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: 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) at the age of 38. He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
    • Cranston is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Cranston is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
  • 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) at the age of 29.
    • Providence is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Putnam Heights.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward M. 'Ed' Daily<1>

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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.









 

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