Obituaries

Jan 25, 2014

Evelyn U. (Brothers) Christian, age 94, of Oxford, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Webster Manor.

Her husband, James J. Christian died in 1963.  She leaves one son, James W. Christian and his wife, Ellen-Ann of Charlton; a daughter, Mary M. Christian of Oxford; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.  She was predeceased by a...

Jan 25, 2014

Leocadia "Lottie" (Moninski) Bembenek, age 81, of Dudley, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

Her husband, Vincent J. Bembenek, died in 1999.  She leaves a son, Ronald Bembenek and his wife Louise of Dudley; three daughters, Debbie Barrett and her husband Mark of Thompson, Cindi Groh and her companion, Brian Tittle of Thompson,...

Jan 20, 2014

Patricia M. (Dyleski) Gaboury, age 71, of Webster, died Monday, January 20, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

She leaves her husband, Roland Gaboury of Webster; three sons, Richard Favreau of San Francisco, CA, Randy Favreau of Pellham, NH and Robert Favreau of New Mexico; a brother, Bob Dyleski of New Hampshire; one grandson.

She...

Jan 14, 2014

Patsy R. (Rackley) Clifford, age 76, of Auburn, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at home.

She leaves her husband of 43 years, Curwin A. Clifford of Auburn; a son, Christopher Holmes of Auburn; two daughters, Katherine Hanson of Dudley and Deidre Woodsum of Webster; her grandchildren, James Congdon of Oxford, Angela Congdon of Dudley, Crystal Woodsum of...

Jan 5, 2014

Gerald H. Dennison, age 61 of Webster, died Sunday, January 5, 2014 at UMASS Memorial Health Care, Worcester.

He leaves a son, Michael Dennison and his fiancé Wendy Hilditch of Webster; a daughter, Susan K. Thompson and her husband Troy of Brooklyn, CT; his brothers, William Dennison of Worcester, Ronald Dennison of Granbury, TX, Richard Dennison of...

Jan 1, 2014

William A. Belle Sr., age 77, of Westborough, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Carol S. (Sardo) Belle of Westborough; a son, William A. Belle Jr. of Syracuse, NY; a daughter, Debra Simon of Upton, MA; three brothers, Ronald Belle and Richard Belle, both...

Dec 22, 2013

Cynthia J. (McGarry) Brooks, age 51, of Thompson, CT, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at home.

She leaves her husband of 16 years, Rodney O. Brooks of Thompson; a son, Shawn Brooks of Ayden, NC; a daughter, Keri Kelly of Connecticut; two sisters, Shelly McGarry of Manchester, CT and Karen Evans of North Carolina; four grandchildren.

Dec 21, 2013

John A. Ozaniak, age 86, of North Grosvenordale, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 60 years. Lillian M. (Chupka) Ozaniak of North Grosvenordale; a son, Stephen Ozaniak and his wife Cathy of Webster; a daughter, Pat Cahill of Dudley; two brothers, Stephen Ozaniak and his wife Aurore of...

Dec 15, 2013

Robert P. Ouellette, age 86, of Webster, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

His wife, Eva P. (Couture) Ouellette died November 19, 1997.  He leaves two sons, Richard Ouellette and his wife Laurie, Russell Ouellette and his wife Rita, all of Webster; two daughters, Barbara Ducharme and Brenda Weeks, both of Webster; a...

Dec 12, 2013

Robert J. Prince, age 89 of Quinebaug, CT, died Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

His wife, Helen A. (Damian) Prince died August 4, 1995.  He leaves two sons, Cmdr. Richard P. Prince of Quinebaug, Paul J. Prince of Hendersonville, TN; a daughter, Karen P. George of Bedminster, NJ; two grandchildren and two...

Dec 11, 2013

Devoted husband and father, Michael Joseph Yurkevicius Sr., age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. He was a gentle and quiet man.

He is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Margaret (Lynch) Yurkevicius; his sons, Michael Yurkevicius Jr. and Steven Yurkevicius; four brothers, James and Thomas Yurkevicius of Dudley, David Yurkevicius...

Dec 11, 2013

John A. Rucki, age 58, soulmate, husband and best friend of Judith L. Rucki, left this earthly existence Wednesday, December 11th to be with his Lord and Savior.

Born in Putnam in 1955, John grew up in Abington in his beloved parents' store, learning the trade and cutting meat with his father, Walter Sr.  Eventually his love...

Dec 6, 2013

Ronald "Ron"  C. Stone (Sroczenski), age 66, of Webster, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 06, 2013.

He leaves his loving wife of 32 years, Bernadette L. Cookson-Stone of Webster; his parents, Charles P. and Norma A. (Albestki) Sroczenski of Dudley; a sister, Marthafaye Stone and her husband Ed Markevicius of Worcester.

Ron was...

Dec 5, 2013

Lee Ann Cardella, age 55, of Hamilton, Ohio, formerly of Webster, died unespectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2013.

Leaa Ann was born in Worcester, daughter of Hamilton S. and Doris (Leavens) Stewart.  She lived for many years in the Webster-Dudley area and then relocated to Florida and eventually to Ohio.

She is survived by her...

Dec 4, 2013

Southbridge- Rene R. Morin, age 90, died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation – Oakwood, Webster.

He leaves his wife, Fabienne E. (Bombadier) Morin of Southbridge; a son, Rene J. Morin; a granddaughter, Gina Osimo and two great-grandchildren.

He was born in Southbridge, son of the late Arthur and Alphonsin (Dion) Morin...

Nov 30, 2013

Leonard E. Wielock, age 92 of Quinebaug, CT died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at home.

His wife of 60 years, Barbara A. (Ritchotte) Wielock died July 28, 2011.

Lenny was born in Dudley, MA, son of the late Michael and Catherine (Mangan) Wielock and lived in the Dudley-Quinebaug area all his life.  He was a ...

Nov 29, 2013

Beverly A. (Donovan) McDonald, age 76, of Quinebaug, died Friday, November 29, 2013 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam.

She was predeceased by her husband, John McDonald.  She leaves two brothers, Donald Donovan and his wife Jaucqueta of North Grosvenordale, Ronald Donovan and his wife Alice of Bridgeport; two sister-in-laws, Jean Donovan of Quinebaug, Norma Donovan of Webster;...

Nov 27, 2013

Arthur Kuper, age 94 of Woodstock, CT, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at home.

He leaves his wife of 70 years, Phyllis R. (Racine) Kuper of Woodstock; two sons, Daniel Kuper and his wife Margaret of Woodstock, Kenneth Kuper of Woodstock; two daughters, Lorraine Daniels of Webster and Karen Martin of Worcester; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and...

Nov 26, 2013

Mary Edith (Penkala) Bardy, 73 of Webster, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013 after a long struggle with cancer.

She leaves her husband of 46 years, Stephen R. Bardy of Webster; a son, Stephen E. Bardy of Dudley; a brother, Donald T. Penkala of Attleboro; a sister, Judith Ofcarcik of Cumberland, RI.

She was born in...

Nov 24, 2013

Woodstock - Anthony T. Lechert, age 62, beloved husband of Vone (Inthirathvongsy) Lechert, died Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam. Anthony was born in Webster, son of the late Anthony T. and Fleurette J. (Paquette) Lechert and lived in Woodstock for many years.  He was a machinist and tool maker.  He enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Calling...