Obituaries

Leo H. Umholtz

Leo H. Umholtz

Sep 8, 2014

Sterling, CT- Leo H. Umholtz age 92 died Mon. Sept. 8, 2014 at the Colonial Health and Rehab. Center in Plainfield. He was the husband of the late Theoline M. Umholtz and lived in Sterling for the past several years.  He leaves a daughter, Janice L. Levandowski of Sterling. He was WWII Army Air Corp Veteran.  He was a painter...

J. Rene Blanchette

J. Rene Blanchette

Sep 4, 2014

Dudley- J. Rene Blanchette age 85 died Thur. Sept. 4, 2014 at the Brookside Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Webster.  He leaves his wife Mary A. (Mangan) Blanchette of Dudley.  He also leaves 2 sons Gary and his wife Karen Blanchette of Oxford and Mark Blanchette of Dudley, 2 daughters, Lisa and her husband Daniel McTigue of Worcester and...

Loretta  B. (Mikolajczak)  Kwasniewski

Loretta B. (Mikolajczak) Kwasniewski

Aug 26, 2014

Webster- Loretta B. (Mikolajczak) Kwasniewski age 89 died Tue. Aug. 26, 2014 at the Golden Living Center, Worcester.  She was the wife of the late Joseph  (Lefty) J. Kwasniewski who died in 2003.  She leaves 2 daughters Kathleen and her husband Ray Bond of Charlton and Maryann  and her husband Gary Antinarella of Holden.  She leaves 2 brothers ;Thomas of...

James H. Mineau

James H. Mineau

Aug 26, 2014

Danielson, CT - James H. Mineau, 57, passed away on august 26, 2014.  James is survived by three daughters: Becky M. Mineau of Danielson, CT, Jean Cyr of Wauregan, CT, and Amy Cyr of Putnam, CT; one brother; Timothy Mineau, as well as seven grandchildren.  There will be no calling hours and funeral services will be private.  Funeral arrangements have...

Lena D. (Iwanicki)  Babula

Lena D. (Iwanicki) Babula

Aug 25, 2014

Thompson, CT- Lena D. (Iwanicki) Babula age 88 died Mon. Aug. 25, 2014 at Day Kimball Hosp., Putnam, CT.  She was the wife of the late Edward Babula who died March 20, 2014.  She leaves a daughter Nancy wife of David Thomas of Vernon, CT, she was also predeceased by a son Paul, and 2 brothers and 4 sisters.  She...

Martin W. Doyle

Martin W. Doyle

Aug 22, 2014

Martin W. Doyle, age 91, of Union, CT,  died Friday, August 22, 2014 at Webster Manor.

He leaves his wife, Patricia I. (Welch) Doyle of Union; a daughter, Cathy L. Stockwell of S. Bristol, Maine.  He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Glinski, of N. Adams, MA.

He was born in Williamstown, MA, son of...

Deborah L. (Sheldon)  Pratt

Deborah L. (Sheldon) Pratt

Aug 21, 2014

Deborah L. (Sheldon) Pratt, age 62, of Woodstock, died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at UMASS Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester.

She leaves her son, Joshua Pratt of Woodstock; her companion James Pratt of Woodstock, a sister, Susan J. Fallenius and her husband Eric of Woodstock; two brothers, Wayland N. Sheldon Jr and his wife Nancy...

Harry W. Legrow Jr.

Harry W. Legrow Jr.

Aug 20, 2014

Harry W. Legrow Jr., age 82, of Webster, died at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2014.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Bernardine M. (Clare) Legrow of Webster; three sons, David Legrow of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Robert Legrow of Brookline, NH, and Kevin Legrow of Webster; three daughters, Marie Shaughnessy of Virginia Beach, VA, Michelle...

Gary J. Blanchard

Gary J. Blanchard

Aug 18, 2014

Gary J. Blanchard, age 63, of Quinebaug, died Monday, August 18, 2014 at Harrington Health Care at Hubbard in Webster, after a long illness.

He leaves his wife of 43 years, Darlene T. (Bertrand) Blanchard of Quinebaug; two daughters, Renee C. Wolak and her husband John of Webster, Lisa M. Rousseau and her husband Jason of Southbridge;...

Florence E. (Bartlett)  Wheeler

Florence E. (Bartlett) Wheeler

Aug 13, 2014

Florence E (Bartlett) Wheeler, age 91, of North Brookfield, died Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at Overlook in Charlton.

She was the wife of the late James Wheeler.  She leaves three sisters, Theresa Moser of Shrewsbury, Viola of Amhurst and Doris Nelson of Charlton.

She was born in Thompson, CT daughter of the late Edward A....

Robert "Bobby" B. Heath

Robert "Bobby" B. Heath

Aug 8, 2014

Robert B. "Bobby" Heath, age 63, of Putnam, died Friday, August 8, 2014, at home.

He leaves his wife of 45 years, Terry M. (Taylor) Heath of Putnam; two daughters, Betty Ellen Heath of Trinity, NC, Melissa Charbonneau and her husband Harold of Putnam; two brothers, Philip Heath of Putnam, Albert Heath and his wife Sheila of...

William Sabine Iii

William Sabine Iii

Aug 8, 2014

"Behind his sparkling eyes and shy smile was a southern gentleman with a big heart and an intellect to match," said a longtime friend of Bill Sabine.

William Sabine III, 59, died August 8, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, Massachusetts, after 10 years of living with cancer. He was surrounded by friends in all...

Herman J. Fersenheim Jr.

Herman J. Fersenheim Jr.

Jul 28, 2014

Herman J. Fersenheim Jr., age 95 of Webster, died Monday, July 28, 2014 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

He leaves a nephew, James O. Fersenheim of Webster; three nieces, Sally Donais of Dudley, Marion Wielock of Dudley and Nancy Przybylek of Webster.  He was predeceased by his brother, Otto E. Fersenheim of Webster.

Herman...

Joan V. (Sykes)  Enman

Joan V. (Sykes) Enman

Jul 27, 2014

Joan V. Enman, age 68, of Webster, died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

She leaves her husband of 49 years, John D. Enman of Webster; two sons, John D. Enman and his wife Cindy of Worcester, Kevin M. Enman of Tolland, CT.; two brothers, Frederick Sykes and his wife Geraldine of East Dennis,...

Roger L. Corriveau

Roger L. Corriveau

Jul 26, 2014

Roger L. Corriveau, 78, of Webster, passed away on July 26, 2014 at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Roger was born in Sturbridge, MA, son of Lucien and Irene (Tetreault) Corriveau.  He leaves 5 brothers: Albert (Pete), Richard, Lucien (Sonny), Bernard and Rene Corriveau, a sister Yvette (Doris) Devault, 3 children: Roger L. Corriveau Jr., Barbara...

Mark R. Lavallee

Mark R. Lavallee

Jul 26, 2014

Mark Richard Lavallee, age 48, of Webster, passed away from a battle with cancer in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge.

He is survived by his companion of over 20 years, Sharon Estes (59) of Webster; a daughter, Ashley Lavallee (27) and her companion Anthony of Webster; a son,...

Domingo Gonzalez Claudio

Domingo Gonzalez Claudio

Jul 23, 2014

Domingo Gonzalez Claudio, age 59, of Webster, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at home.

He leaves a son, Joel Gonzalez of New York; two daughters, Diani Gonzalez of Quincy, and Roselyn Gonzalez of Puerto Rico; two brothers, Felix Gonzalez and Jesus Gonzalez, both of Puerto Rico;...

Alice M. (Armes)  Parker

Alice M. (Armes) Parker

Jul 20, 2014

Alice M. (Armes) Parker, age 85, of North Grosvenordale, died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.

She leaves a daughter, Barbara J. Basley of Danielson; a brother, Rawlins Armes of Florida; four grandchildren, Bradley Belanger, Kayla Belanger, Kara Langevin and Eric Belanger; a great-grandson, Kyle Langevin.  She was predeceased by a son, Edmund Motrucinski....

Jacqueline (Talbot)  Bellows

Jacqueline (Talbot) Bellows

Jul 16, 2014

Jacqueline (Talbot) Bellows, age 67, of Oxford, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

She leaves a son, Robert Bellows of Oxford; a daughter, Jennifer Perry and her husband Eric of Webster; a sister, Beverly LeMoine of North Grosvenordale; four grandchildren, Selena and Mikayla Perry, Danyell and Colby Bellows; a...

Bernard F. Gerling

Bernard F. Gerling

Jul 13, 2014

Bernard F. "Rick" Gerling, of Putnam, passed quietly into eternal peace on Sunday July 13 after a 16 month battle with pancreatic cancer. This followed rapidly on the heels of his beloved wife Lucy's passing in June.

Born October 7 1946 in Punxatawney, PA., Rick lived most of his...