Obituaries

Aug 27, 2024

Webster – Athina (Mici) Bilis, age 94, beloved wife of the late Hristos Bilis, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Webster Manor, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 10, 1930, daughter of the late Lazaros and Frosina (Soulioti) Mici and has lived in Webster for over 50 years.    She immigrated from Albania to Greece...

Aug 24, 2024

North Grosvenordale-Paul H. Grenier, age 96, beloved husband of the late Geraldine M. (Blouin) Grenier, died on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Paul was born on June 30, 1928, son of the late Bernard and Antoinette (Remillard) Grenier and lived in North Grosvenordale his entire life.  Paul was a retired machinist, welder...

Aug 23, 2024

Hampton - Jane A. (Robbins) Marrotte, age 92, formerly of Hampton, died on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Harrington Court in Colchester, where she had resided for the past several years.

She was born in Hampton, daughter of the late William H. and Doris S. (Fitts) Robbins.  She was the beloved wife of the late Louis J....

Aug 21, 2024

Webster – Francis E. "Franny" Mello Sr., age 90, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

Born in Dighton, MA, Franny was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Lacerda) Mello and grew up in Fall River, later living and working in Worcester, Whitinsville and Webster.  Franny was the owner of Wholesale...

Aug 17, 2024

Webster – George B. McKay, age 79, loving husband of Jane F. (Richmond) McKay, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Dudley, son of the late William and Edna (Macker) McKay and lived in the Webster-Dudley area all his life.  He was a retired printer having worked many...

Aug 15, 2024

Webster - Edith "Edie" McCausland, age 74, died Thursday, August 15, 2024, at UMass Memorial Health Care, University Campus, Worcester.

Edie was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late John B. and Theresa (Hostak) McCausland in lived in Webster all her life.

In addition to her parents, Edie was predeceased by her sister, Keith...

Aug 14, 2024

Richard Roy Rumrill Sr. (64 years old) passed away peacefully at his home, on his own terms, with family nearby, in the early morning hours of August 14, 2024. He was deeply grateful for the devoted and loving care of his sister-in-law Robin and his niece Amanda.

Richard, also known as "Dicky", was born in Winchendon Massachusetts...

Aug 12, 2024

Webster-Alfred R. Marks, age 86, passed away at Harrington Memorial Hospital Hospice, Southbridge on Monday evening August 12, 2024.

He was the husband of the late Lorraine (Arpin) Marks, who passed away in 2020.  He leaves his son, David Marks and his wife Christina of North Grosvenordale, CT; two grandchildren, Ty Marks and Rocco DeStefano.  Alfred was...

Aug 10, 2024

Ryan J. Corbin was called by the Lord to Heaven on August 10, 2024, at the age of 50 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  Ryan was born in Webster, MA, son of James Corbin and stepson of Ruth Corbin of Southbridge, MA, and son of the late Sandra (Fox) Jacob and stepson of the late Robert...

Aug 9, 2024

Webster – Raymon L. Woodcock Jr. age 96, beloved husband of the late Anna P. (Andri) Woodcock, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at Webster Manor.

Raymon was born in Leicester, MA, son of the late Raymon Sr. and Leda C. (Robinson) Woodcock.  He lived in Leicester before moving to Webster.  He was a retired tool and die...

Aug 7, 2024

Webster – Harry Jordanoglou, age 92, beloved husband of Catherine Jordanoglou, died Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

Harry was born in Fotolivos, Greece, son of the late Anestis and Maria (Tziziroglou) Jordanoglou and lived in the Dudley-Webster area for the past 67 years.  A restaurateur, he owned and operated Harry's Pizzeria and Deli...

Aug 6, 2024

Plainfield/Central Village - Ernest was born in Oneco, CT, on March 5, 1934, son of the late Francis X. and Anna M. (Vezina) Coutu and lived in the Plainfield/Central Village area his entire life. He worked in various textile mills, Royal Metal/InterRoyal, Intermark and last as a crossing guard for the Plainfield School system. He also worked as a ...

Aug 6, 2024

Douglas- Edward M Roy Jr, age 60, formerly of Webster, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. Edward was born in Webster on June 12,1964, son of Barbara Roy (Cape) and the late Edward M Roy Sr. Ed worked most of his life as an Auto Body Technician, most recently at Elm Park Collision...

Aug 2, 2024

Putnam – Blanche M. (Menard) Czernicki, age 96, formerly of Webster and Kingston, TN, died on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Davis Place in Danielson, CT.

She was born on September 6, 1927, daughter of the late Ephrem and Letitia (Roberts) Menard and lived in Putnam for the past 15 years, previously living in Webster, MA and...

Jul 30, 2024

Sturbridge- Carl "Ronnie" Schmidt was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Karl and Hazel (Anderson) Schmidt and most recently lived in Sturbridge, MA.

Carl graduated from Millbury Memorial High School where he played tuba for 4 years in the high school band.  Carl worked at Norton Company, Tyree, and at Lamountain Brothers in Oxford, MA...

Jul 30, 2024

North Grosvenordale, CT – Jeanne E. (Morin) Ellis, beloved wife of Jerry Ellis, died Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Heath Care – Memorial Campus, Worcester.

Jeanne was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Robert and Blanche (LaPerle) Morin and lived in Webster before moving to North Grosvenordale, where she lived for the past...

Jul 27, 2024

Webster – Peter J. Maraglia, well known, beloved chef, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, from injuries sustained in a house fire.

Peter was the son of the late Richard and Ruth (Marble) Maraglia and lived in Webster most of his life.  Peter loved to cook, which led to his career as Chef.  He worked for several years...

Jul 20, 2024

Charlton - Kim Fox-LaFortune, age 65, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the UMASS Memorial Healthcare Center, Worcester, with her loving family at her side.

She leaves her husband of forty-one years, Arthur J. LaFortune Jr.; a son, James LaFortune of Dudley; and a daughter, Haley LaFortune of Charlton.  Kim was predeceased by her stepbrother, James...

Jul 18, 2024

Webster - Stephen Raymond Bardy of Webster, MA. died July 18, 2024 after a lengthy illness.

He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Edith Penkala in 2013.  He is survived by his son, Stephen Edward Bardy of Dudley, MA. and his sister Gloria Brown of Woodstock, CT.  He was born in Webster, MA., the son of Stephen...

Jul 18, 2024

Thompson, CT- Mary H. (Rice) Babbitt, age 92, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT.

She was the wife of the late Norman F. Babbitt, who passed away in 2017.  She leaves two brothers, James A. Rice of North Grosvenordale and John J. Rice of Thompson; nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased...