Obituaries

Sep 14, 2024

Webster - Ms. Beverly Evans, age 80, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Webster.

Beverly graduated from Bartlett High School and Boston University. She worked as Registered Nurse for the VA, in Boston and Miami, until an automobile accident changed the course of her life and brought her back to Webster.

Beverly was predeceased...

Sep 13, 2024

Putnam - Mr. James J. "Jimmy" Defazio Sr., age 59, husband of Cathy (Banfill) Defazio, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Backus Hospital in Norwich.

Jimmy was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Peter and Doris (Paille) Defazio and lived in the Augusta-Waterville, Maine area for several years before moving to Putnam.  He was...

Sep 7, 2024

Oxford - Beverly A. (Blaine) Butler, age 78, died on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at home.

Beverly was born in Peru, VT, daughter of the late John and Barbara (Hulette) Blaine.  She was raised in Uxbridge, MA, and graduated from Clark University in 1968. She was a medical secretary/transcriptionist for many years.

Beverly is survived...

Sep 6, 2024

Dayville – Mrs. Joyce L. (Robbins) Pasquerella, age 88, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Day Kimball Hospital, after a long illness.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Pasquerella and was the daughter of the late Mabel (Davis) Lucibella and Joseph Lucibella.

She is survived by two, Daryl Pasquerella of...

Sep 5, 2024

Dudley – Mr. George J. Bibeau, age 95, a tireless advocate and community organizer for veterans' affairs, died peacefully in his home on Thursday, September 5, 2024.  He was predeceased by his former wives Magdalen (Gromelski) Bibeau, Margaret Bibeau, and Constance Bibeau.

George was born on November 10, 1928, son of the late Joseph and Rose (Livernois)...

Sep 2, 2024

Webster – Mrs. Barbara M. (Chenard) Nowak, beloved wife of Thomas Nowak Sr., died on Monday, September 2, 2024, at home.

She was born in Webster, MA, daughter of the late Arthur A. and Doris C. (Brissette) Chenard and lived in Webster most of her life.  She was a retired cook, having worked at Ray Hade's, Harry's...

Sep 2, 2024

Ruth Adeline Arnold May 30, 1930 to September 2, 2024 (age 94)

East Longmeadow – Ruth Arnold, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home in East Longmeadow.

Ruth is survived by two sons: Steven J. Arnold of Maine and David Arnold Ackerman of Boston; two daughters: Gail Arnold of Worcester...

Aug 29, 2024

Danielson - Ms. Joan L. Tucker, age 96, of Danielson, died Thursday, August 29, 2024, at UMass Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester.

Joan was born in Putnam, daughter of the late George Tucker and Mary-Ellen (Higgins) Raitella and lived in Danielson most of her life.  She retired from Danco in Putnam.

She leaves...

Aug 28, 2024

North Grosvenordale - Mr. Clarence J. Whittemore, age 94, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Summers) Whittemore, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam.

Clarence was born on November 6, 1929, son of the late Rogers and Lucy (Pickett) Whittemore and he lived in the Putnam-North Grosvenordale area all his life, wintering...

Aug 28, 2024

North Grosvenordale - Mr. Roy G. Lebo, age 77, Wednesday August 28, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Roy was born in Proctor, Vermont, son of the late George and Signe (Gustafson) Lebo.  He was a United States Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War.  He worked as a receiver for Wal-Mart.  Roy enjoyed all things outdoors...

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...