All Obituaries

Wales – Kristin A. Foster, 40, passed away on Sunday April 11, 2021 while at the Johnson Memorial Hospital in Stafford, CT. Kristin was born in Wellesley, MA on December 11, 1980; she worked for the Criterion Child Enrichment Center in South Hadley for many years.  Krisitn cherished her work with children; she was also fond of animals and volunteered for the Dakin Animal Rescue League in Springfield. Being predeceased by her father Frederick H. Foster, Krisitin is survived by...

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Shrewsbury, MA – Leonard P. Montione, 78, died on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at home after fighting a long illness.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann (Selesky) Montione of Avoca, PA; three children: Robert J. Montione and his wife Silvana of Oxford; Leonard C. Montione of Sutton; Dana Ann Montione of Dudley; his five grandchildren: Olivia, Alexander, Kristina, Thomas, and Emily.  Mr. Montione is also survived by one brother, Charles and family of FL, and one...

North Brookfield – Margaret Rose "Mickey" (Mendala) Mitchell, 82, passed away on Tuesday March 30, 2021 at the Quaboag Nursing and Healthcare Center in West Brookfield. Margaret was born in Worcester, MA on May 10, 1938, daughter of the late Frances J. and Mary Helen (Kuliss) Mendala; she worked for Warren Pumps for twenty-six years prior to her retirement; she also worked for Walmart and Radius Nursing Home; Margaret also volunteered at Harrington Hospital and was a...

Worcester – Barbara (Naumiec) Hayes, 63, passed away at the Beaumont Nursing and Healthcare Center on Monday March 29, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born in Worcester, MA on June 28, 1957, daughter of the late John J. and Louise M. Naumiec; she lived in Worcester for all of her life, graduating from Burncoat Senior High School.  Barbara worked as a service clerk for Big Y Supermarket for eighteen years until her illness forced her to retire. ...

Dudley - Dennis P. Cobb Sr. 75, passed away on Tuesday March 23, 2021 after a short illness. He leaves one son, Dennis P. Cobb Jr. and his wife Tina of Oxford; two daughters, Kelly Peterson and her husband David of Webster,  Lisa Hanna and her husband Robert of Dudley. He also leaves 3 brothers, Charles Cobb 3rd of Worcester, Brian Cobb and his companion Erin of Worcester, Kevin Cobb and his wife Janine of Worcester, and a sister, Jeanne St. Laurent and her husband Jacques of...

Pomfret Center/Fabyan, CT - Edna Vogel passed peacefully on March 20, 2021 at UMass from complications of a failing heart. Edna is now joyfully reunited with her family; her husband of 57 years, Arthur (1921-2013) and her only son, Arthur James “AJ” (1960-2018).  Born in Webster, MA, on October 4, 1931, Edna was the third child of Arthur & Anna Paranto. She married Arthur Vogel in 1956 and lived in Fabyan, CT for 52 years. Throughout her life, she worked at Bates...

Worcester – Eddie Rosario, 58, passed away on Saturday March 20, 2021 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center. Eddie was born in St. Croix on December 10, 1962, son of Antonio and Feliciana Navarro; he worked hard as a butcher for many years providing for his family.  Eddie loved reading, cooking, and spending time with his family; whether going fishing, going to the beach, or working on cars with his son, he was happiest when surrounded by those he loved.  Eddie also enjoyed...

Putnam, CT – Michael C. Miller, 51, passed away on Wednesday March 17, 2021 while at the Day-Kimball Hospital in Putnam. Michael was born in Worcester, MA on July 4, 1969; he greatly enjoyed taking trips to Cape Cod and Jamestown, RI.  Michael was an excellent cook; he also enjoyed going camping and riding ATV’s. Michael is survived by his longtime companion Gary Schings; his father Robert Miller of Worcester, MA; his mother Maureen (Moynagh) Scism of Copake, NY; his...

Bellingham – Arthur E. Marrier, 82, passed away at home on Wednesday March 17, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born in Webster, MA on August 18, 1938, son of the late Edward and Dorothea (Norman) Marrier.  Arthur owned and operated Spencer Billiards for many years prior to his retirement.  Arthur enjoyed golfing, going to the dog and horse tracks and he loved playing pool and making pool tables. Arthur is survived by his longtime...