Obituaries

Aug 19, 2013

Richard B. Dugan, age 72, of Dudley, died Monday, August 19, 2013 at Webster Manor.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Eleanor R. (Mayotte) Dugan of Dudley; a son, Matthew R. Dugan of Dudley; three daughters, Julia Boucher and her husband Tom of King George, VA, Anne Kenny and her husband Ray of Southbridge, Kathleen Tardy...

Aug 19, 2013

Nelson D. Giroux, age 85, of Oxford, died Monday, August 19, 2013 at Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation - Oakwood, Webster.

He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy R. (Ratcliffe) Giroux in 2003.  He leaves a son, Mark S. Giroux of Oxford; a daughter, Paula A. Druzbicki of Oxford and a half-sister, Trudy Caraway of North Carolina.

Aug 17, 2013

MaryLee Keefe, born on September 16, 1957; died on August 17, 2013 after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends.

MaryLee was a longtime resident of Warren, MA, with her husband of 35 years, where they built their home and raised a family.  MaryLee worked professionally as a Certifed Dental Assistant for 25 years and enjoyed...

Aug 11, 2013

Priscilla A. (Rondeau) Grzyb, 77, of Mill Street in Dudley, died Sunday, August 11, 2013, after a courageous five year battle with breast cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family, who together, cared for her and fulfilled her wish to remain in her home.

Her one love and husband of 53 years, Richard F. Grzyb died...

Aug 9, 2013

Lena (Basinet) Perry, age 96, of Pomfret Center, died Friday, August 9, 2013 at Regency Heights of Danielson.

Her husband of 40 years, Walter A. Perry died in 1975.  She leaves a son, Richard Perry of Pomfret Center; a daughter, Barbara Benoit of Putnam; 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son, Walter Perry...

Aug 4, 2013

Hana (Alinc) Zibridova (Zibrid), age 73, of Douglas, MA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.  Her daughter was with her when she passed to our Lord.

Hana leaves one daughter, Hana Ballou; her beloved granddaughter, Ivy Ballou; her grandson, Ian Ballou and her son-in-law, Howard "Buzz" Ballou, all of Douglas; many...

Jul 25, 2013

Roch J. "Rocky" Krawczyk, age 95, of Charlton, died Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

He was predeceased by his wife, Stella (Ochala) Krawczyk.  He leaves his daughter, Barbara Hade and her husband Ron of Charlton; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by a son, Jan Krawczyk.

He was...

Jul 24, 2013

Robert E. Yeagher Sr., age 89 of Pomfret, CT, died Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam.

He leaves two sons, Robert E. Yeagher Jr. of Thompson and Brain Yeagher of Dudley; two daughters, Jean E. Walker of Webster and Michelle F. Yeagher of Sterling; twelve grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by...

Jul 22, 2013

Mitchell J. Knurowski, age 95, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at Cary-Wake Medical Center – Cary, NC. His wife, Kathleen E. (O'Connor) Knurowski died February 4, 2000.  He leaves his son, Joseph M. Knurowski and his wife Sheila of Holly Springs, NC; one grandson Jay; and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a daughter, Julie A. Bainton; ...

Jul 20, 2013

May M. (Briere) Chenard, age 97, of Danielson, the daughter of the late Wilfred & Rose Alma (Robillard) Briere, died Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Pierce Memorial Baptist Nursing & Rehabiliation Center, Brooklyn.  She was born in Rogers, CT on April 3, 1916.

On May 23, 1938 she married Alexander Chenard at Saint Joseph's Church in Dayville,...

Jul 20, 2013

Virginia C. (Jezierski) Kane, age 82, died at her home on Saturday, July 20, 2013.

She was the wife of the late James B. Kane, who died in 2011.  She leaves her son, with whom she made her home, Michael J. Kane of Webster; a daughter, Judith Ann Fontaine of Charlton; a brother, Leon Jezierski and his...

Jul 19, 2013

Raymond Earl Johnson/Richard Jacobs, age 65, of Webster, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Caitlynn M. Grondin-Jacobs of Webster; a son, Raymond E. Jacobs and his wife Karen of Webster; two daughters, Michelle Reagan of Swanton, VT., Tammy Garrow and her...

Jul 16, 2013

Harold E. Gorton, age 79, of Griswold, CT, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Hartford Hospital.

He leaves his sister, Dorothy "Cookie" Kearney of Taftville; his longtime companion, Arlene C. Caisse of Plainfield; his step-son, Thomas Caisse and his wife Renee of Oxford, MA; 5 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren.

He was born in Norwich, CT,...

Jul 16, 2013

Lisa-Beth M. (Majercik) Guilbeau, 45, of Chicopee died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born in Southbridge, daughter of Richard D. Majercik and Elaine C. (Allen) Solock.  During her leisure time, Lisa-Beth enjoyed boating, crocheting, and painting.  She was a homemaker.

She leaves her husband of 15 years, James...

Jul 16, 2013

Sophie M. (Szumilas) Lukaszek, age 94, of Dudley, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge. Her husband, Stanley S. Lukaszek Sr. died in 1988.  She leaves a son, Stanley S. Lukaszek Jr. of Dudley; a daughter, Susan M. Sheldon and her husband James Sheldon of Dudley; a sister, Nellie H. Laskowski of Southbridge; a granddaughter, Samantha...

Jul 13, 2013

Kenneth R. Wheeler, age 35, of Springfield, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield.

He leaves his parents, Stanley A. and Linda J. (DeWitt) Pierce of Chicopee; five sisters, Debbie A. Wheeler, Melissa A. Newman, Shari Yvon-Lewis, Michelle Yvon and Katie Watson; maternal grandmother, Velma Yvon; his fiancée, Beth Berrelli; two nieces...

Jul 12, 2013

Robert M. Aldrich, age 76, of Webster, died Friday, July 12, 2013, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – Belmont Street Campus.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Mary F. (DeNardis) Aldrich of Webster; three sons, Ronald Aldrich of Webster, Peter Aldrich of Webster, Brian Aldrich and his wife Rocio of Medfield; one daughter, Paula M. Barbas...

Jul 9, 2013

Calvin W. Heath, age 64, of Dayville, died Tuesday, July 09, 2013, at Day Kimball Hospital after a short illness.

He leaves a son, Calvin W. Heath Jr.; five brothers, Glen Heath of Grosvenordale, Burt Heath of Webster, MA, Chester Heath of New Port Richey, FL, Melzer Heath of Putnam, Frank Heath of Grosvenordale; three sisters, Patricia...

Jul 7, 2013

Irene T. (Druzbicki) Burzycki, age 85, of Northborough, formerly of Dudley, died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband of 62 years, Edward P. Burzycki, died December 10, 2011.  She leaves a son, David Burzycki of Dudley; a daughter, Maryann Maciejewski and her husband Mark of Northborough; three brothers, Ray Druzbicki...

Jul 3, 2013

Christopher D. Couture, age 46, of New City, NY, formerly of Spencer and Brookfield, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in New York.

He leaves his mother, Carol (Propeck) Ouellette of West Brookfield; two sons, David Couture of East Brookfield and Zachary Couture of East Brookfield; three sisters, Diane Couture of East Windsor, CT, Susan Morin of Sturbridge,...