Obituaries

Jan 7, 2013

Warren – Kristine L. (Grandt) Carl, age 61, died Monday, January 7, 2013.

She leaves a son, Aaron Smith of Glen Falls, NY and two-step sons, William Smith and Charles Smith; a step-daughter Alice Ann Willis; her siblings, Gary Grandt of Killeen, Texas, David Grandt of Mooresville, North Carolina, Kathy Grandt of Venice, Florida, Kay Jappinga of...

Jan 6, 2013

Putnam - Michael J. Mosley, age 52, of Putnam, died Sunday, January 6, 2013, at UMASS Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester.

He leaves his wife, Sandra (Cayouette) Mosley of Putnam, whom he married on August 14, 2011.  He also leaves a son, Xavier Taylor of Derby, CT.; a daughter, Isabella Mosley of Pheonix, AZ; a...

Jan 6, 2013

Woodstock - Avis Spalding, wife of the late Paul S. Spalding and lifelong resident of Woodstock died Sunday, January 6, 2013.

She was the daughter of the late Wallace and Frances (Gordon) Frink.  She married Paul in 1950 and together they ran a family farm for 36 years.  During that time, Avis served on the Woodstock Board...

Jan 1, 2013

Dudley – Carrie "Marie" (Wheeler) Richer, age 81, a resident of Webster Manor, formerly of Dudley, died Tuesday, January 01, 2013, at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge.

Her husband, of 46 years, Richard X. Richer, passed away June 3, 2002.  She leaves her three children, Tina, Brian and Todd Richer; a granddaughter, Amber; five brothers, Richard, David, Robert,...

Dec 31, 2012

Pomfret, CT. - Bernice N. (Brown) Lyon, age 77, died Monday, December 31, 2012, at Regency Heights in Danielson.

Her husband, Joseph J. Lyon, died on February 26, 2012.  She leaves a step-son, Michael J. Lyon of Michigan, and a niece, Jeannette J. Delaura of Thompson.

She was born in Dudley, daughter of the late...

Dec 29, 2012

Thompson - Natalie A. (Tonner) Habercoss, age 85, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Lanessa Extended Care, Webster.

She leaves her husband of 65 years, Alfred A. Habercoss of Thompson, CT; four daughters, Natalie Beauchamp of Wilsonville, CT, Heather LaPlante of Mendon, MA, Carol Habercoss of San Leandro, CA and Kristin Sevigny of Thompson, CT; five grandchildren...

Dec 29, 2012

Benjamin Lawrence Kubiak, 88, of the Wilsonville section of Thompson, CT, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2012.  He was the devoted and loving husband of Joan (Strenk) who survives him. They celebrated their 67th anniversary on August 4th.

Ben was the son of the late John and Sophie (Cichon) and was predeceased by a sister Cecilia...

Dec 29, 2012

Webster - Mary A. (Syriac) Majewski, age 60, died Saturday, December 29, 2012, at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge.

Her husband, Anthony M. Majewski died on June 5, 2006.  She leaves two daughters, Amy Majewski of Webster and Noelle Majewski, also of Webster.

She was born in Southbridge and lived in Webster most of her life. ...

Dec 28, 2012

Danielson - Llewellyn M. Berry, age 40, passed away in her sleep on Friday, December 28, 2012.

She leaves her daughter, M. Elizabeth V. Berry of Danielson; her father, Lyndall Berry of Danielson; a sister, Celestia "Julie" K. Mazzarella and her husband Kevin Mazzarella of Putnam; a half-sister, Cathy Giovinazzi of Vineland, NJ; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins...

Dec 25, 2012

Rogers - James Edmond ("Smiling Jim") Gaudreau – Auctioneer- (September 17, 1937 – December 25, 2012) passed away at the age of 75, in his home that he was raised in as an infant, with his loving family by his side.

James was born in Putnam to the late Amie Gaudreau & Beatrice (Vachon) Gaudreau.  As a...

Dec 22, 2012

Worcester - Stanley Albert Porter, devoted husband for 46 years to the late Rosamond (Lyle) Porter, beloved father and grandfather, and veteran of World War II, died peacefully on December 22 following a long illness at the age of 86.

Born in Yonkers, NY on April 30, 1926 to Rev. Alexander and Lena (Sibley) Porter (originally of...

Dec 21, 2012

Webster – Ralph Racicot, age 69, died Friday, December 21, 2012, at Webster Manor.

His wife, Carole Ann (Ryczek) Racicot died on February 1, 2011.  He is the last of his immediate family.

He was born in Webster, son of the late Felix and Helen (Saborowski) Racicot and lived in Webster most of his life....

Dec 19, 2012

Shrewsbury/ Poland – Roman M. Wlazlak, age 73 of Poznan, Poland died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at UMASS Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester.

He was the husband of the late Adrianna (Nowak) Wlazlak, who died in January 2012.  He leaves his daughter, Aginieszka Wlazlak-Portev and her husband Mario of Shrewsbury; a grandson, Vesko Portev, of...

Dec 18, 2012

Webster - Judith M. (Kubaska) Castano, age 66, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – Memorial Campus, Worcester.

She was the wife of the late Joseph D. Castano, who died in 2008.  She leaves two sons, Anthony Castano of Thompson and Timothy Castano of Charlton; three brothers, Stephen Kubaska Jr. of Hardwick, David...

Dec 17, 2012

James V. Lomuscio, age 90, died Monday, December 17, 2012 at UMASS Memorial Health Care – University Campus, Worcester, surrounded by his family.

He leaves his wife, Jacquline (Creasia) Lomuscio of Webster; a son, Vito J. Lomuscio of Danielson; four daughters, AnnMarie Annese of Webster, Debbie Rosebrooks of Oxford, Jacquline Desabre of Pomfret Center, CT, Toni A....

Dec 15, 2012

Spencer - Edwin H. Perry, age 74, died Saturday, December 15, 2012, at Life Care Center of Auburn.

He leaves five daughters, Nancy Gately and her husband John of Spencer, Joanne Perry of Cocoa, FL, Lee Perry of Cocoa, FL, Karen Perry and her husband Joseph of Port Saint John, Michelle Hager and her husband Jake of...

Dec 13, 2012

Webster – Rose (Bulejcik) Sterczala, age 94, died Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Webster Manor.

She was the wife of the late Stanley E. Sterczala.  She leaves a sister, Irene J. Russell of Webster; several nieces and nephews.

She was born in Dudley, daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Strackovic) Bulejcik and lived in...

Dec 11, 2012

Putnam – Peter R. Palo, age 95, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at home. He was born and lived in Stamford, CT., the son of the late Pasquale and Graziella (Lambaise) Palo, who together immigrated from the Naples area of Italy. He was the last survivor of his brothers and sisters: Andrew (Babe), Carlo (Cappy), William (Butch), Edith, Fay and...

Dec 5, 2012

Spencer – Patricia J. (Duggan) Gobble, age 61, died Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at home.

She leaves her mother, Gladys (Graham) Duggan Clark of Spencer; a brother, Thomas Duggan of Worcester; a sister, Kimberley McCluskey of Spencer, four step-brothers, Brent Clark, Barry Clark, Bruce Clark and Brian Clark; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by...

Dec 4, 2012

Athol – Norman W. Gilmore, age 71, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at his home.

He leaves his daughter, Pamela J. Gilmore of West Brookfield, two sons, Matthew Gilmore of Athol and Lucas Gilmore of Barre; three brothers, Thomas Gilmore of New York, Craig Gilmore of Washington and Richard Gilmore of Boxborough; two grandsons.  He was predeceased...