Obituaries

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,...

Jul 3, 2013

Dorothy R. Cragen, of Sarasota, FL., formerly of Webster, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Consulate Health in Sarasota.  She was 99 years of age.

Her husband of 55 years, Donald L. Cragen died in November 1992.  She leaves a son, David C. Cragen and his wife Mary of Leesburg, FL; a daughter-in-law, Helen Hyde and her...

Jun 29, 2013

Florence P. (Pratt) Lucas, age 92, of Webster, died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at UMASS Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was the wife of the late Joseph Lucas, a Navy pilot who was killed in a plane crash in 1944.  She leaves her son, Eric Lucas of...

Jun 28, 2013

Robert L. Jennings, age 67, of Dudley, died Friday, June 28, 2013, at Webster Manor.

He leaves four brothers, Richard Jennings of Brooklyn, CT., Douglas Jennings of Brooklyn, CT., Garret Jennings of West Virginia and William Jennings of West Virginia; three sisters, Emma Guevremont of Putnam, CT., Vickie Rebet of North Grosvenordale, CT. and Elizabeth Clark of...

Jun 27, 2013

Dudley- Christine A. (Girardin) Dumont, age 63, of Joshua Place, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. She leave her husband of 44 years, Roland J. Dumont of Cherry Valley; a son, Brian K Dumont of Dudley; a daughter, Lisa M. Cournoyer of Webster; a brother, Dennis Girardin of Oxford; a sister, Gail Delage, of Florida; ...

Jun 25, 2013

Sigmund A. Borowski, age 84 of Webster, died Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

He was predeceased by his wife, Theresa (Liziewski) Borowski on November 14, 2012.  He leaves a son, John Borowski and his wife Carol of Webster; four grandchildren, Megan, Alyssa, Nicholas and Margaret; a sister, Barbara Jarzabski of...

Jun 23, 2013

Rodney R. Maranda, age 78 of Webster, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at Webster Manor.

He leaves his wife, Alice R. (Murrey) Maranda of Webster; a son, Richard J. Maranda of Webster; two brothers, Gordon of Cabot, Arkansas and Al of Brooklyn, CT; two grandchildren, Elyse and Kyle.  He was predeceased by a brother, Joe and two...

Jun 22, 2013

Robert J. Dowd, age 58, of Worcester, died Saturday, June 22, 2013, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare.

He leaves a son, Matthew R. Dowd of Winter Springs, FL; two brothers, Paul Dowd of Worcester and James Dowd, also of Worcester; a half-brother, John Ruffo of Las Angeles, CA.  He was predeceased by a son, Robert Dowd.

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Jun 21, 2013

Arthur H. Devault Jr., age 86, of Webster, died Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Life Care Center of Auburn.

He leaves his wife, Yvette D. (Coriveau) Devault of Webster; four sons, Arthur "Sonny" Devault of Spencer, Raymond Devault of East Brookfield, Brian Devault of Millbury and Bruce Devault of Millbury; three daughters, Darlene Breed of Holden,...

Jun 21, 2013

Athol – Anita Marion Rosen, 94, formally of Leominster, went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, June 21, 2013.

Born in Ellsworth, Maine on January 31, 1919 to Henry and Goldie Bresnahan.  Anita graduated from Ellsworth High School and continued her education in nursing.  She was co-owner and operator of Anita's Lunch and...