Obituaries

Francis "Frank" D. Bator

Jul 13, 2026

Francis "Frank" D. Bator 1955 - 2026

Francis "Frank" D. Bator, age 70, of New York, NY, died on Monday, July 13, 2026, at New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Frank was born in Ludlow, MA, son of the late Frank A. and Adele (Dyl) Bator and was married to Breck Bator Pierce. Frank also leaves...

Leon F. Fisher

Jul 9, 2026

Leon F. Fisher 1946 – 2026

Leon F. Fisher, age 79, beloved husband of Cheryl I. (Gardner) Fisher, died on Thursday, July 9, 2026, just one day prior to his 80th birthday.

Leon was born in Westhampton, Massachusetts, son of the late Alfred and Arettia (Arnold) Fisher and lived in Orange before moving to Brookfield...

Mark A. Thibodeau

Jul 7, 2026

Mark A. Thibodeau 1950 – 2026

Mark A. Thibodeau, age 75, of Oxford, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Harrington Hospital, Southbridge.

Born in Worcester, Mark was the son of the late George and Rita (Papineau) Thibodeau.  He was employed by the Diocese of Norwich, Connecticut and was a long time educator.

Mark...

Michael A. Hedge

Jul 5, 2026

Michael A. Hedge September 17, 1955 – July 5, 2026

Michael A. Hedge, age 70, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at UMASS Memorial Hospital, University Campus, Worcester.

Michael was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Joseph and Marcia (Morcall) Hedge.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked for BJs...

Charles R. Belanger

Jul 5, 2026

Charles R. Belanger 1957 - 2026

Charles R. Belanger, age 69, of Putnam, died on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at home.

There are no services planned at this time.

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home & Cremations, 48 School Street, Webster, MA has been entrusted with arrangements.

Beverly A. (Martin) Pacher

Jun 29, 2026

Beverly (Martin) Pacher 1947 - 2026

Beverly Pacher, 79, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 13, 1947, in Webster, Massachusetts, she was the cherished daughter of the late Stella and William Martin.

The youngest of five children, Beverly was predeceased by her siblings—Helene, Norma, Richard, and...

Edwin J. Mackowiak

Jun 27, 2026

Edwin J. Mackowiak 1939 – 2026

Edwin J. Mackowiak, age 86, of Webster, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home.

Edwin was born on July 5, 1939, in Webster, Massachusetts, a son of the late John and Stasia (Kos) Mackowiak.

Edwin served in the U.S Army National Guard and...

Susan D. (Comtois) Reilly

Jun 26, 2026

Susan D. (Comtois) Reilly 1951-2026

It is with profound sadness that the family of Susan (Comtois) Reilly announces her passing on June 26, 2026, at the age of 74.

A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and godmother, she was an accomplished artist and music-lover whose legacy of love will forever echo in our hearts. Born...

Patricia A. (Collins) Mittman

Jun 23, 2026

Patricia A. (Collins) Mittman 1932 - 2026

Patrica A. (Collins) Mittman, age 93, a lifelong resident of Webster, MA, died peacefully at Webster Manor on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Patricia was born in Webster, MA, daughter of the late Steven and Roseanne (McKenna) Collins. She retired from Cranston Print.

Patricia is survived by:...

Charles F. Dolson

Jun 14, 2026

Charles F. Dolson 1962 - 2026

It is with both heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Charles F. Dolson, who departed this world on June 14, 2026, one day after his 64th birthday. Charles passed away at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus in Worcester, following a...

Beverly J. Ward

Jun 12, 2026

Beverly J. Ward 1940 - 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Beverly Joan Ward, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, on June 12, 2026.

Beverly was born in Holden, Massachusetts, on July 16, 1940, to the late Henry C. and Barbara J. (Baker) Ward. She left this world as...

Shirley E. (Beal) Giakoumis

Jun 12, 2026

Shirley E. (Beal) Giakoumis 1930 – 2026

Shirley E. (Beal) Giakoumis, age 95, beloved wife of the late Frank P. Giakoumis, died on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Webster Manor after a long battle with dementia.

Shirley was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Walter S. and Thelma (Nason) Beal. She moved to...

Jason T. Mistark

Jun 11, 2026

Jason T. Mistark 1983 - 2026

Jason T. Mistark, whose laughter and warmth touched the hearts of all who knew him, passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 43, in Norwich, Connecticut.

Jason was born on April 10, 1983, in Putnam, Connecticut, the beloved son of the late Thomas E. Mistark and...

Doris Mae (Rondeau) Mackie

Jun 11, 2026

Doris Mae Mackie 1940 – 2026

With profound sadness, the family of Doris Mae (Rondeau) Mackie, announce her peaceful passing on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut, after a long illness.

Born in Putnam, Connecticut, Doris Mae was the daughter of the late Lionel and Margaret (Leonard) Rondeau.  She lived in...

Justin Ryan Carlson Sr.

Jun 7, 2026

Justin Ryan Carlson Sr. April 16, 1989 – June 7, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Justin R. Carlson Sr., who left this world peacefully on June 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 16, 1989, in Putnam, Connecticut, Justin was a man...

Robert J. Lecour

Jun 6, 2026

Robert J. LeCour 1936 – 2026

Robert J. LeCour, age 89, of Quinebaug, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Matulaitis Nursing Home, Putnam.

Robert was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, son of the late Peter and Bella (Dion) LeCour, and lived in Florida before moving to Quinebaug 16 years ago. As a young man, he played...

Edmond A. Desrosiers Jr.

May 27, 2026

Edmond A. Desrosiers Jr. 1944 - 2026

With heavy hearts and profound respect, we announce the passing of Edmond A. Desrosier Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away on May 27, 2026, at the age of 82.

Born on January 3, 1944, in Worcester, Massachusetts, Edmond was the cherished...

Jane K. (Patterson) Frink

May 22, 2026

Jane K. (Patterson) Frink 1957 - 2026 It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories that we announce the passing of Jane K. (Patterson) Frink, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend, who peacefully departed this world on May 22, 2026, at the age of 69, at home in Webster, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family. Jane was born...

Gloria M. (Gallant) Cormier

May 20, 2026

Gloria M. (Gallant) Cormier

1931-2026

Gloria M. (Gallant) Cormier

Gloria M. (Gallant) Cormier, 95, beloved wife of the late Ronald E. Cormier, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving daughters.

Born in Robichaud Office, New Brunswick, Canada, Gloria was the daughter of Albert and...

Tura D. (Briddon) Dudley

May 16, 2026

Tura D. (Briddon) Dudley 1945 – 2026

Tura D. (Briddon) Dudley, 81, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Lifecare of Auburn, after a long illness.

She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur Briddon Jr. and Tura D. (Grudoff) Briddon; her brother, Arthur Briddon III; her sister, Ann (Briddon) Irr; and her nephew, Arthur...