Obituaries

Feb 9, 2025

Earle C. Durkee 1934-2025

Earle Durkee, 91, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial-Harrington Hospital in Southbridge. Thank you to the compassionate caring attendants there for keeping him comfortable. He was Dad, Papa, Uncle Earle, Earle the Pearl, Yankee Peddler on the CB radio and everyone's Milkman. He always displayed a great attitude, and positive outlook in life....

Feb 8, 2025

Nancy J. (Carpenter) Smith 1952-2025

Danielson – Nancy J. (Carpenter) Smith, age 72, beloved wife of the late David Smith, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at home with her family by her side.

She was born in Putnam on February 19, 1952, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Dissosway) Carpenter.  She was a...

Feb 6, 2025

Richard J. Ramsey 1943-2025

North Grosvenordale – Richard J. Ramsey, age 81, husband of Ana Cristina (Castaneda) Ramsey, died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.

Richard was born in Charlton, MA, son of the late Robert and Jeannette (Hart) Ramsey and lived in Webster before moving to North Grosvenordale.  He was a...

Feb 1, 2025

Janet E. Couture

1933 - 2025

N. Oxford– Janet E. Couture, 91, of Merriam District, died Saturday morning, February 1, 2025.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Joseph O. Caissie and Ethel (Cunningham) Caissie Duval.

Mrs. Couture worked at various businesses as a secretary including Brown Shoe, Mass 10...

Jan 31, 2025

Marion M. (Gardner) Reschke 1931-2025

Webster – Marion M. (Gardner) Reschke, age 93, beloved wife of the late O. Paul Reschke, died on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Webster Manor.

Marion was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Earl and Esther (Atwood) Gardner.  Marion worked for many years at Beldon Wire & Cable, working...

Jan 30, 2025

Claude Jean Marie Fafard 1938-2025

Webster – Claude Jean Marie Fafard, age 86, beloved husband of Dale (Barrett) Fafard, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Claude was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Norbert and Germaine (Arteau) Fafard.

Mr. Fafard worked many years at the former...

Jan 28, 2025

Viola Gifford, a woman whose warmth and generosity defined her life, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam CT. surrounded by love and friendship, after a long and joyful life.

Born in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, Viola was the cherished daughter of an Italian immigrant, Christina Cimini, who arrived in America in 1911...

Jan 27, 2025

Elaine Matilda Nowosadko

April 15, 1944 – January 27, 2025

Dudley, MA – Elaine M. (Hamel) Nowosadko, 80, of Dudley-Oxford Rd died peacefully on Monday evening, January 27, 2025, at Webster Manor. Born in Brimfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Pearl (Lavigne) Hamel.

Elaine worked for many years...

Jan 24, 2025

Alexsy Ginel 1975-2025

Webster - Alexsy Ginel, age 49, of Lake Street, died Friday, January 24, 2025.  He was the loving companion of Lyzie Burgos.  Born in Manhattan, New York, he was the son of Felicita Cruz and the late Mariano Ginel.

Mr. Ginel worked as a manager at Auto Zone for many years.  He...

Jan 19, 2025

Donald J. Wolak, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully at home in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, on January 19, 2025. Born January 1948 in Massachusetts, Donald was the beloved son of the late John and Rita (Lemire) Wolak. His life was marked by remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to his country and family.

While...

Jan 17, 2025

John S. Minarik Jr. 1931-2025

Thompson – John S. Minarik Jr., age 93, passed peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025.

John was born in Thompson, CT, son of the late John S. and Victoria (Winski) Minarik Sr. and lived in Thompson all his life.  He retired from Tilcon, where he worked as a machine operator. John...

Jan 14, 2025

Lawrence W. Peters 1936-2025

Lawrence W. Peters, 88, of Thompson, formerly of Webster, passed away on January 14, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital after a period of declining health.

He was predeceased by his wife Barbara of 60 years.  He leaves a daughter, Leslie Kwasniewski and her husband Dean, a son, Brian Peters and his...

Jan 10, 2025

Robert Newton Browning Jr. 1940 - 2025

Robert "Bob" Newton Browning Jr. 84, of Worcester, MA, died peacefully on January 10, 2025 with family by his side.

Born in Webster, MA to Robert N Browning Sr. and Martha (Gionet) Browning.  Bob was predeceased by the love of his life Patricia Helen Browning in 2018 after...

Jan 10, 2025

Emily M. Meagher 1942-2025

Dudley – Emily M. (Minarik) Meagher, age 82, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, MA.

Emily was born in Webster, daughter of the late Stephen and Josephine (Beresik) Minarik.  She retired from K-Mart, where she worked as a cashier, greeter and in the plant department. ...

Jan 9, 2025

Mary F. Aldrich

1939 – 2025

Webster – Mary Frances (DeNardis) Aldrich, 85, beloved wife of the late Robert M. Aldrich, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – Lake Avenue, Worcester.

Born in Dudley, Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Angela (Esposito) DeNardis and remained a...

Jan 9, 2025

Patricia E. (Prew) Stavros 1936-2025

Worcester – Patricia E. (Prew) Stavros, age 88, wife of the late Charles Stavros, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Notre Dame Health Care, Worcester. Patricia was born in North Attleboro, the daughter of the late Sherwood and Winifred (Hogan) Prew.   She worked in retail throughout her...

Jan 2, 2025

Joan M. McHugh (Joanie) 1945-2025

Thompson - Joan M. (Sztukowski) McHugh, 79, of Thompson Rd., passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2025, at UMASS University Hospital. Born in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stephanie Sztukowski.

Mrs. McHugh was a graduate of the former St Joseph School in...

Dec 31, 2024

Donald Henry McKinstry 1947 - 2024

Webster - Donald H. McKinstry, age 77, passed away, after a long illness on December 31, 2024, at Webster Manor, where he was a resident.

He was the son of George and Helen (Fournier) McKinstry and is survived by his daughter, Kerrie McKinstry-Jett and her husband Christopher of Agawam;...

Dec 29, 2024

Julie June Perrault 1994-2024 Dayville – Julie June Perrault, age 30, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at home.

Julie was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of Brian "David" Perrault and the late Deborah (Anderson) Perrault.  She was a graduate of Blackstone Valley High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College.  Julie was an Associate at the...

Dec 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joseph Kirkbride Milnor 1923-2024 United States Air Force Veteran of World War II

It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of our beloved father Joseph (Jay) Kirkbride Milnor, who died peacefully at Salem Hospital on December 28th, 2024, at the age of 101. Jay was a man of...