Obituaries

Nov 27, 2023

Worcester – Danielle E. Hamalainen, 40, passed away suddenly on Monday November 27, 2023.

Danielle was born in Worcester, MA on August 18, 1983 and lived there her entire life; she is survived by her mother Diana Hamalainen and her husband Douglas of Worcester; her daughters Elizabeth Sleigher and Ava Lobo; her step-brother Daniel Hamalainen; she was...

Nov 25, 2023

MURIEL M (ST MARIE) STELMACH DUDLEY - It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Muriel M (St Marie) Stelmach, 93. She passed peacefully on November 25, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson's Disease. Her loving family was with her.

A life-long resident of Dudley, Muriel was the daughter of the late William C...

Nov 23, 2023

Michael Leroy Gaylord (71) of Webster Ma peacefully departed this life on 11/23/2023. He was born on 6-16-1952 in Worcester Massachusetts to the late Franklin Gaylord and Marion Gaylord (Leewood) He was also preceded by his sister Joan Gaylord U.S Army (RET) He is survived by his daughter Jessica Julian, her husband Paul and granddaughter Lydia of Holland. His...

Nov 16, 2023

Webster- Gerard J. Martin, age 70 passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his son's home, surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves his wife of 46 years Josephine N. (Tomaso) Martin.  Gerard also leaves his son Matthew P. Martin and his wife Robyn of Auburn, his beloved grandchildren, Brayden, Colby, Luke and Reid. He also leaves two brothers,...

Nov 14, 2023

Leicester – Nancy A. (Nelson) Dunn, 89, passed away on the morning of Tuesday November 14, 2023, while at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Nancy was born in Worcester, MA on January 30, 1934, daughter of the late Robert and Hazel (Foster) Nelson; She worked as a clerk for Norton and Company in Worcester for...

Oct 28, 2023

Ivoryton, CT- Matthew J. Craig age 36 died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023.  He leaves his son Matthew Craig and his mother Kendra M. L. Moderow of Danielson.  He also leaves his mother Shandra Craig and her partner Daniel Hebert of Danielson, a brother Alexander Hebert of Danielson, a cousin, Justin Berube of Webster, also a longtime friend Jeannette Andrews...

Oct 27, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert R. Kania Sr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 27, 2023

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Oct 20, 2023

Webster – John J. Walalis III, age 85, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

John was born on April 10, 1938, son of the late John J. "JJ" Walalis, who died on January 8, 1988, and the late Angelina "Angie" M. (Defusco) Walalis who passed away on May...

Oct 20, 2023

Charlton – Leo W. Dragon Jr, 76, beloved husband, died peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday October 20, 2023 after battling Parkinson's with Dementia for many years.

Leo leaves his wife of fifty-three years, Betty; he was predeceased by his son Lonnie Lee on February 22, 2022.  Leo leaves his grandchildren Alexis, Ryan, Amber,...

Oct 15, 2023

Webster – Michelle (Fontaine) Gilmore, 70, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday October 15, 2023.

Michelle was born in Woonsocket, RI on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1953, daughter of the late Aram "Frenchie" and Margaret (Maggi) Fontaine, and sister to the late Gary "Fizzy" Fontaine.

Michelle is survived by her daughter Darcy Blessing-Williams,...

Sep 29, 2023

Oxford/Webster- Theresa R. (LaPlante) Voorhis age 77 passed away Friday, September29, 2023 at Harrington Hospital, Southbridge.  She was the wife of the late Robert S. Voorhis who passed away in 2019 which was the love of Theresa's life.

She leaves her daughter Lisa M Collins and her husband Jeffrey of Webster and a son Robert J. Voorhis...

Sep 27, 2023

Dudley – Danele K. (Kunkel) Pierce, 54, passed away on Wednesday September 27, 2023 after being stricken ill at home.

Danele was born in Southbridge, MA on November 14, 1968; she worked as an LPN for Renaissance Medical Group in Southbridge for several years.  Danele enjoyed music, and classic cars; she was especially fond of her 1985...

Sep 26, 2023

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina- Joan M. (Toutant) Nalepa passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach.  She was the wife of the late Walter J. Nalepa Jr who passed away in 2020.  Joan leaves her son Paul Nalepa of Myrtle Beach and several cousins.

She was born in Webster, MA  daughter of...

Sep 25, 2023

Webster – Stergios "Stanley" Giantsios, 85, passed away on Monday September 25, 2023 while surrounded by his loving wife and family at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.

Stergios was born in Greece on January 1, 1938 son of the late Evangelos and Maria Giantsios; Stergios owned and operated the former Stanley's Heating & Cooling Service for many years...

Sep 25, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary T. Zatorski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 22, 2023

Worcester- Sandra L. (O'Connor) Harris age 75 passed away September 22, 2023, at University of MA Healthcare Center, Worcester. She leaves a son Charles Harris Jr. of Worcester, a daughter Melissa Harris of Worcester. She also leaves many brothers and sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Joseph O'Connor and...

Sep 18, 2023

Albert LaFleur, late of Quinebaug, CT, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, MA, after a short battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Gail LaFleur and two sons, Matthew, and Andrew as well as his sister Pauline, her husband Fred, two nieces and two grandchildren Samuel and Wyatt. He was an idol...

Sep 12, 2023

Webster – Juan Rojas Martinez, 72, passed away on the evening of Tuesday September 12, 2023 while surrounded by loving family and friends at Lanessa Extended Care.

Juan was born in Juncos, Puerto Rico on August 31, 1951, son of the late Juan Rojas Martinez and Felicita Martinez; he worked in the construction industry for many years...

Sep 10, 2023

Webster- Jacqueline M. (Creasia) Lomuscio age 80 passed away Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.  She was the wife of the late James V. Lomuscio who died in 2012.

She leaves four daughters, Ann Marie Annese and her husband Anthony of Webster, Toni Putnam and her husband Albert of Dudley, Debi Rosebrooks and her...