Tracy (Handt) Thompson, 51

by The Publisher 1/31/12

Formerly of Holliston

Woodstock, CT – Tracy (Handt) Thompson, 51, of Crooked Trail Ext. died peacefully Monday, January 30, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of the late Michael R. Thompson. Born in Stoughton, MA, she was the daughter of Richard and Gloria (Hazard) Handt of Holliston, MA.

Tracy worked as a secretary in the Special Education Department at Woodstock Elementary School. She loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Tracy is survived by her son, Gregory R. Thompson and his wife Amie of Woodstock; her daughter, Danielle E.H. Sheldon and her husband Dan of Woodstock; her sisters, Lonna Marinaro, and Nancy Caron and her husband Ray; her granddaughter, MiaRose Thompson; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Tracy’s family from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, February 2, 2012 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam, CT. A funeral service will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, February 3, 2012 in the East Woodstock Congregational Church, 206 Woodstock Road, E. Woodstock. Burial in East Woodstock Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Day Kimball Hospital Oncology Department, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260 or Hospice of Northeast CT, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260. For memorial guestbook visit

Posted in Comings/Goings.

Comment on this article | E-mail this article