Obituaries

Rafael Navedo Ramos

Rafael Navedo Ramos

Oct 19, 2026

Rafael Navedo RamosJune 12, 1942 - October 19, 2026

Rafael Navedo Ramos, 84, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, formerly of Webster, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, at Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs. He was the beloved husband of Leida Hernandez Navedo, his wife of nearly 40 years.Born June 12, 1942, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Rafael stayed proudly connected...

Robert E. Mountford

Robert E. Mountford

Oct 18, 2026

Robert Emil MountfordUnited States Air Force VeteranDecember 12, 1941 ~ October 18, 2026

Robert Emil Mountford, age 84, formally of Putnam, CT, died Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI.

Bob was born on December 12, 1941, the son of the late Raymond William and Mary Rose (Chapdelaine) Mountford. He was a United States Air Force veteran and a...

Donald A. Wayman

Donald A. Wayman

Oct 17, 2026

Donald A. Wayman United States Navy Veteran1931 – 2026

Donald A. Wayman, age 95, of Webster, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Donald was predeceased by his wife Teresa (Drake) in 2010. He leaves three children, Donald P. Wayman (Donna), Jane Horstman (Paul) and Paula Mayville, all of Dudley; six grandchildren, Scott Blackwood (Meghan) of Charlton, Jenna...

Frank Horanzy Jr.

Frank Horanzy Jr.

Oct 13, 2026

Frank A. Horanzy1942 – 2026

Webster – Frank A. Horanzy, 84, loving husband of 45 years to the late Susan (Zimatravich) Horanzy, died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at UMASS Harrington in Webster. 

Born in Webster he was the son of the late Frank A. and Bernice (Jankowski) Horanzy, Sr.

Mr. Horanzy worked as an administrator at Boston Gas for many years and was...

Brenda K. (Kilian) Lukasek

Brenda K. (Kilian) Lukasek

Oct 11, 2026

Brenda K. Lukasek 1939 - 2026

Webster - Brenda K. (Kilian) Lukasek, died peacefully October 11,2026, at Webster Manor, Webster, MA.

She is survived by her two sons, Scott J. Lukasek and his wife Lisa of Fernandina Beach, FL and Michael A. Lukasek and his partner Paul Starcheski of St. Petersburg, FL, two grandchildren, Kaylee A. Lukasek and Allyson R. Lukasek, and many...

Robert C. Guenther

Robert C. Guenther

Oct 11, 2026

Robert C. Guenther 1932 – 2026

Robert C. Guenther, age 94, of Aldrich Street, died Sunday, October 11, 2026, at home.

Bob was born in Webster, son of the late Eric C. and Florence C. (Valley) Guenther and lived in Webster all his life. He was a retired letter carrier, having worked for the Webster Post Office for over 20 years. He had...

Adam A. Kratzke

Adam A. Kratzke

Oct 2, 2026

Adam A. KratzkeFebruary 19, 1986 -October 2, 2026

Adam A. Kratzke, age 40 of Ashford, CT, beloved husband of Jennifer L. Beaulieu, and son of Richard and Heidi (Sydz) Kratzke, died Friday, October 2, 2026, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, after an illness.

Adam was born in Vernon, CT on February 19, 1986. He was a graduate of E.O. Smith High School...

Stephen G. Hast

Stephen G. Hast

Oct 2, 2026

Stephen George HastApril 15, 1961October 2, 2026

Stephen George Hast went to be with the Lord and his father, George Hast, on October 2, 2026.

Born April 15, 1961, to George and Arlene (née Vigeant) Hast, Steve graduated from Oxford High School in 1979. He leaves behind his mother, Arlene; his older brother, Peter, and his wife, Laura Hast; his younger sister,...

Miriam "Trudy" G. Schings

Miriam "Trudy" G. Schings

Sep 28, 2026

Miriam "Trudy" G. (Stetson) Schings1939 - 2026

Miriam G. (Stetson) Schings, affectionately known as Trudy, 87, of Danielson, Connecticut, passed away Monday morning, September 28, 2026, at Day Kimball Hospital.

She was the beloved wife of Alfred H. Schings, with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. They were married August 1, 1959, at Our Lady of La Salette Church in Brooklyn,...

Dale I. Matte Sr.

Dale I. Matte Sr.

Sep 25, 2026

Dale I. Matte Sr. 1960 – 2026

Dale I. Matte Sr., age 65 of Webster, beloved husband of Sherry (Lemay) Matte, died Friday, September 25, 2026, at home.

Dale was born in Webster, son of the late Arthur and Mabel Matte and lived in Webster most of his life. He had previously resided in both Dudley and Southbridge. Dale worked at Anglo Fabrics...

John H. Gromko

John H. Gromko

Sep 10, 2026

John H. Gromko April 19, 1955 September 10, 2026

John H. Gromko, age 71, of Norwich, CT, died Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Mystic Healthcare Rehab & Nursing Center.

John was born on April 19, 1955, in Norwich, CT, son of the late John F. Gromko and Theresa (Tombari) Gromko of Norwich, CT.

John worked for many years at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy...

George "Rick" R. Chauvin Jr.

George "Rick" R. Chauvin Jr.

Sep 10, 2026

George "Rick" R. Chauvin Jr.February 15, 1954September 10, 2026

George “Rick” R. Chauvin Jr., age 72, of Dudley, beloved husband of Maryann E. (Sergel) Chauvin, died on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

Rick was born in Putnam, Connecticut, son of the late George R. Sr. and Irene (Lamiotte) Chauvin and lived in Webster-Dudley most of his life. He...

Steven "Scuba" Cutler

Steven "Scuba" Cutler

Sep 5, 2026

October 2, 1980 - September 5, 2026

Steven E. “Scuba” Cutler, age 45, of Moosup, CT, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at home.

Steven was born in Putnam, CT, son of Randy Cutler and the late Roxanne (Gaumond) Dufault. Steven worked as a delivery driver and boom truck operator for 22 years at Killingly Building Products also known as L & W...

Gary Napierata

Gary Napierata

Sep 4, 2026

Gary F. Napierata of Webster passed away peacefully, with family and friends by his side, on Friday September 4th 2026 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

He is survived by his siblings Deborah LeBel of Webster, Douglas Napierata and his wife of Webster, Darlene Cote and her life partner Paul Williams of Holden, and his best friend of many years, Peter...

Ryan D. Barrette

Ryan D. Barrette

Sep 3, 2026

Ryan D. Barrette1983 - 2026

Ryan D. Barrette, age 42, of Putnam, Connecticut, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Day Kimball Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Ryan was born on December 14, 1983 in Worcester, Massachusetts and he was the son of Daniel Barrette and Robin (Robillard) Brassard. He worked for many years as a painter in the auto body...

David E. Dumphy

David E. Dumphy

Sep 3, 2026

David Edward Dumphy 1961 – 2026

David Edward Dumphy, age 65, of Oxford, beloved husband of the late Christine (Banfill) Dumphy, died on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – University Campus, Worcester.

David was born in Worcester, MA, and he worked as an automobile mechanic for Wagner Motors for many years.

David enjoyed building RC’s and computers, working on cars,...

Amy Lynn Whalen

Amy Lynn Whalen

Sep 1, 2026

Amy Lynn Whalen (Norberto)April 5, 1984 September 1, 2026

We lay to rest, Amy Lynn Whalen (Norberto), although her time with us was not long enough, the love & memories she gave will remain forever. Amy was always strong-willed and passionate in her beliefs. She knew who she was and never feared to speak her mind. She stood firmly in her...

Barbara Ann (Bonner) LeMay

Barbara Ann (Bonner) LeMay

Aug 27, 2026

Barbara Ann (Bonner) LeMay 1959 – 2026

Barbara Ann (Bonner) LeMay, age 66, of Webster, Massachusetts, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Barbara was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She was the daughter of the late William H. Sr. and Margaret E. (Grimley) Bonner. She grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and was a graduate of Woonsocket High School,...

Rebecca Lynn (Grenier) Kostacopoulos

Rebecca Lynn (Grenier) Kostacopoulos

Aug 20, 2026

Rebecca Lynn (Grenier) Kostacopoulos1973 - 2026

Rebecca Lynn (Grenier) Kostacopoulos, age 53, beloved wife of Peter M. Kostacopoulos, of Thompson, Connecticut, died on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at UMASS Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Rebecca was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Roland Jr. and Jane (Brown) Grenier.

Rebecca was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Matulaitis Rehabilitation...

Jean A. (Cormier) Racicot

Jean A. (Cormier) Racicot

Aug 16, 2026

Jean A. (Cormier) Racicot 1938 – 2026

Jean A. (Cormier) Racicot, age 88, of Webster, beloved wife of the late Edward Racicot, died on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family.

Jean was born in Medford, MA, daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (McDougall) Cormier. She lived in Tewksbury, Massachusetts before relocating to Webster in 1995. She worked...