Obituaries

Jul 24, 2023

Webster – Cheryl A. (Brouwer) Branisel, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 24, 2023.

Cheryl was born in Worcester, MA on April 16, 1958, daughter of the late George and Theresa (Smith) Brouwer.  Cheryl was a graphic arts teacher at Baypath Regional Vocational High School for many years; she enjoyed photography, bird watching, and...

Jul 18, 2023

Worcester - Eugene Field, 85 passed into eternity on July 18,2023.

He was the son of Eugene and Mary Field, both deceased, brother to Louise King and Patricia Oloughlin. He leaves Two daughters, Laurie Powers of Florida and Lynn Oliver of New Hampshire as well as 2 grandchildren, Heather Powers of Florida and Robert Oliver of New...

Jul 16, 2023

Dudley – Glykeria (Kotoulas-Detsikas) Partsalis, 92, entered eternal rest on Sunday July 16, 2023 while surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in the comfort of her own home.

Glykeria was born in Polekastano, Kozani, Greece on April 28, 1931; she was a faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; she was a longtime and...

Jul 11, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Karen M. (Brewer) Vincent, 63, passed away on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the Windham Hospital in Willimantic, CT.

Karen was born in Worcester, MA on November 2, 1959; she worked for Mohegan Bowl in Webster, MA for many years.  Karen enjoyed painting, riding Harleys and dirt bikes, but her favorite hobby was...

Jul 9, 2023

Pauline R. Deschenes, passed away peacefully after a long life, well lived on July 9, 2023, at her daughter, Ann's home located in Spencer, MA. She was born on May 28, 1929, in Spencer, MA, the daughter of Joseph Daunais and Antoinette Daunais (Hebert).

She worked for many years at Brookfield Shoe, Worcester Valve and AZAP. She...

Jul 2, 2023

Webster – Judith Griffin, 81, passed away on Sunday July 2nd, 2023 at Lanessa Extended Care.

She leaves her son Paul R. Leary of Thompson, CT; she was predeceased by her sister Carol.  Judith was born in Tonawanda, NY on October 15, 1941; she resided in Worcester for many years prior to coming to Webster several years...

Jul 2, 2023

Kevin Mitchell, 31, of Barre passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 2nd, 2023.  He was born on February 13, 1992, in Worcester, MA.

Kevin leaves behind his son whom he adored, Jacob Mitchell of Sutton, his father, Timothy Mitchell of Worcester; his mother, Nancy Mitchell of Barre; his younger brother, Andrew Mitchell of North Brookfield; He also...

Jun 22, 2023

Worcester – William L. Olson, 79, passed away on Wednesday June 22, 2023.

He was born in Southbridge, MA on November 11, 1943, son of the late William L. Olson Sr. and Bridgete (Hmay) Olson; he worked as an electrician for Gentex for many years prior to his retirement.  William served honorably in the United States Navy...

Jun 21, 2023

Woodstock, CT – Gerald J. Marand, 86, passed away on Wednesday June 21, 2023 at the Villa Maria Nursing Home in Plainfield.

Gerald was born in Southbridge, MA on January 24, 1937, son of the late Arthur J. and Lillian (Bachand) Marand; he served honorably in the United States Navy and worked at Crabtree & Evelyn for...

Jun 14, 2023

Danielson, CT- Gordon D. DuBois age 67 passed away after a long illness with his loving family at his side.  He leaves his wife Denise T. (Hubert) DuBois, a daughter Kristen LaPensee and her husband Jeffrey of Thompson, CT, a son-in-law Matthew Marotte of Griswold, CT, grandchildren, Ajaniq, Dale, Meagan, Melanie, Matthew Jr., Drew and Jace.  He also leaves...

Jun 14, 2023

Webster- Anthony (Tony) G. Riccardo Sr. age 85 passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home with his loving family at his side.  He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Busha) Riccardo who passed away in 2015.

He leaves his Anthony G. Riccardo and Wendy Slingo of Dayville, CT, three daughters, Loren (Rene) Riccardo...

Jun 11, 2023

Oxford – Albert (Butch) C. Loraine, 65, passed away on Sunday June 11, 2023 while at the Rose Monahan Home in Worcester.

Albert was born in Worcester, MA on January 10, 1958, son of the late Cecil A. and Lucille (Carlson) Loraine; he lived in the area for most of his life while working as a truck...

Jun 10, 2023

Northborough / Holden - Marion T. (Gagnon) Anderson age 95 passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the Coleman House, Northborough.  She was the wife of the late George L. Anderson Sr. who died in 1984.  She leaves two sons, Gary Anderson of the Villages, Florida and George Anderson of Holden, a daughter, Susan A. Girouard of Holden and...

Jun 7, 2023

Webster- Leona L. Lefebvre age 84 passed away at Lanessa Extended Care, Webster.  She leaves a brother James Lefebvre of Webster. She also leaves several nieces and nephews She was predeceased by two brothers, George E. Lefebvre of New Mexico and Arthur Lefebvre of Webster, two sisters, Irene Andrews of CA and Beatrice Bouvier of Dudley.

Leona...

Jun 6, 2023

North Grosvenordale, CT – Peter R. Gifford age 67 passed away with his loving family at his side Tuesday, June 6, 2023.He leaves his life partner, Terry Reddy of Worcester, MA, a son Matthew Gifford and his wife Jessica of Temple, NH a daughter Emily Shaw of Peterborough, NH, four grandchildren, Jacoby Jutras, Harrison Yeary, Ronan Gifford, and Ethan...

Jun 1, 2023

Sturbridge- Mary Lawless of Sturbridge died on June 1, 2023.  At her insistence there will be no obituary, calling hours or funeral service.  Please feel free to remember her in your own special way.  She loved you all. Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School St., are in charge of her arrangements.  A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you...

May 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Marilyn J. (Davis) Mason. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 23, 2023

Jason Mathieu Berthiaume, born 2-28-89, a long-time resident of Worcester, MA will forever be remembered for his endless humor and passion for life.  Whether it was "fight night" of UFC with the guys, a visit to Boulevard Diner with his fiancé, or hanging out at home with his statewide-famous French Bulldog, Bozo, Jay was constantly entertaining friends and loved...

May 23, 2023

Dudley- Anne E. (Cherrier) Kilian Gillespie age 89 passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the University of MA Healthcare Center, Worcester.  She was the wife of the late Milton H. Kilian who passed away in 1981 and the late William J. Gillespie who passed away in 2006.

She leaves two sons, Gary Kilian and his wife...

May 20, 2023

Dudley- Robert N. Kaminski age 89 passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his home in Dudley.   He leaves his wife of sixty-four years, Sylvia A. (Sak) Kaminski. He also leaves a son Robert N. Kaminski Jr. of Tampa, FL, two sisters, Jeanette Lorkiewicz of Dudley, and Lorraine Kaminski of Webster.  Robert had three brothers and a sister who...