Rollande (Flagg) Croteau

Rollande “Jackie” Ritha (Flagg) Croteau

June 7, 1927 – September 28, 2025

Woodstock – Rollande “Jackie” Ritha (Flagg) Croteau of Woodstock CT passed away peacefully on September 28th at the age of 98. She was born in Putnam to Louis and Eva (Viens) Flagg. She attended St Mary’s grade school. “Jackie” married the love of her life Arthur J Croteau on March 14, 1946, and raised their family in Woodstock. Her husband of 55 years passed away in 2001; however, Rollande remained in their beautiful home on Harrisville Rd for over 75 years until her passing.

She worked in the Woodstock school system in the 1970’s as a “cafeteria lady” where she formed many friendships that lasted throughout the years. Her bowling days became very special as all the members of the team grew to love her. She had a talent for creating beautiful custom greeting cards on special occasions for family and friends.

Rollande was predeceased by her parents, Louis and Eva Flagg; brothers Louis Jr, Richard and Donald Flagg; sisters Gertrude Paquette, Dorothy Maheu, Dorina Foden and Juliette Kruzel. Two siblings, Jean and Blanche Flagg died in infancy.

Family was always the focal point of her life. She had a beautiful soul and was a thoughtful, loving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was also a special sister, aunt and friend to anyone who had the pleasure of being in her company.

Rollande leaves behind a son, 3 daughters and their spouses; Glenn and Carolyn Croteau of The Villages, FL; Lynne Bergeron and Rene Morin of Thompson, CT; Sandra Blanchette of Thompson, CT; and Kristen and Robert Willis of Eastford, CT. She also leaves a sister Germaine Beck; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a legacy like no other. She was a true matriarch.

A funeral mass will be held at St Mary’s Church, 218 Providence St, Putnam, CT on Saturday, October 25th at 12 noon. A graveside service will follow at St Mary’s cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Day Kimball Healthcare Foundation/DKH Hospital Fund. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at DKH and all caregivers who demonstrated care and compassion when attending to her needs. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com