Putnam, Betty J., 61, October 16, 2013. Interment to be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 24 at the Masardis Cemetery. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – Betty Jean Putnam, 61, wife of the late Joseph S. Putnam, passed away Wednesday evening, October 16, 2013, at a Caribou healthcare facility, following an extended period of declining health. She was born March 3, 1952 in Caribou, the daughter of Basil and Hazel (Dougherty) Kierstead.
She was a graduate of the Caribou High School Class of 1970 and was married to Joseph S. Putnam in 1985. Betty Jean will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother and a friend to all. She was known to help anyone in need, even complete strangers. She always inspired those who she touched with her strength.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Putnam was predeceased by her husband, Joseph, on March 25, 2008. She is survived by three sons, Robert Long of Florida, Scott Long of Presque Isle, Gary Putnam of Caribou, and daughter- and son-in-law, Mechelle and Doug MacDonald of Masardis; one brother, Burton Kierstead of North Carolina; six grandchildren, Rebecca, Daniel and Tiffany Libby, all of Masardis, Scott Long Jr., Jacob and Jasmine Long of Bangor.
Betty Jean’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Cary Medical Center, especially Dr. Carl Flynn for the exceptional care given to her during her hospital stay.
Friends called Tuesday, October 22, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou, where the funeral service was conducted at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Lucy Lovley officiating. Interment will take place Thursday, October 24 at 11 a.m. at Masardis Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Joseph. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mrs. Putnam to her family, care of Mechelle MacDonald, P.O. Box 174, Ashland, ME 04732. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. www. mocklerfuneralhome.com.
