Obituaries

May 20, 2023

Obituary

David L. Smith, aka Pai Ching-Lin, martial arts instructor to hundreds, passed away suddenly on May 20th in the presence of his true love and partner of 27 years, Anne Sutton. David was born on August 4, 1948, to Harold Smith and Anna Kurtz, their only child, and raised in the farm country of Cumberland and...

May 6, 2023

Webster – Rita R. (Russo) Hampton, 69, passed away on Saturday May 6, 2023 while at the Brookside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Rita was born in Watertown, MA on February 24, 1954, daughter of the late Anthony and Dorothy Russo; she served honorably in the United States Navy and is survived by her loving spouse Cathi (Owen)...

May 4, 2023

Brooklyn, CT- Verna L. (Philbrook) Hodges age 80 passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Davis Place, Danielson, CT.  She leaves a son, Keith P. Hodges of Dudley, MA a granddaughter Destiny of Dudley, two sisters, Joanne Hryzan of Webster, and Nancy Harvey of Maine.  Verna had a son, Kevin Hodges of Putnam predeceased her, three brothers and two...

May 4, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Joy B. Chartier. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 3, 2023

Danielson, CT.- Dorothy A. (Viens) Cayen age 87 passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT.  She leaves her daughters, MaryAnn Kirsipuu and her husband Paul of Voluntown, CT, Betty Anne Dvarcas of Danielson, Lee Ann Dusseault of Griswold and Carla Cayen-de Jong and her husband Robert of the Netherlands.  Dorothy also leaves grandchildren, LeeAnn,...

May 1, 2023

Alice R. Kitka, age 93, passed away on Monday May 1, 2023 at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam, CT.

She leaves her brother, Frederick Kitka, Sr. of Webster, MA, two nieces, Kathleen Kitka of Newtown, CT, and Janet Gentili and her husband Anthony of Thompson, CT; a nephew, Frederick Kitka Jr. and his wife Heidi of Thompson,...

Apr 29, 2023

Dudley – Joseph P. Kwiatkowski, 93, passed away on Saturday April 29, 2023 while at the Webster Manor.

Joseph was born in Dudley, MA on February 13, 1930, son of the late Peter and Edna (Czarniecki) Kwiatkowski; he served honorably in the United States Navy, and retired from U.S. Postal Service where he was employed as a...

Apr 26, 2023

Dennis Giakoumis,70, formerly of Hillsboro, NH died on April 26th at Frisbie Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

He was predeceased by his wife Marianne (Lima) Giakoumis; father: Frank Giakoumis, and sisters Nancy Giakoumis, Sheila Giakoumis, and Arlene Anderson. He is survived by his mother Shirley Giakoumis of Webster, MA, sister Tina Giakoumis and her husband Jeff...

Apr 19, 2023

"Frederick  Carley, 87, of Marlborough,  Massachusetts passed away on April 15th. Fred was a smart, kind, and loving person.  He loved reading books, foreign languages, good conversation, and spending time with family.  He joined the Marine Corps and worked in logistics during the Korean War.  After his service, he worked in the catering and restaurant industries.  He leaves behind...

Apr 19, 2023

Webster- Donna A. (Salvatore) Gervais age 69 passed away Wed., April 19, 2023 at Brookside, in Webster.  She is the wife of 45 years of Peter Gervais.  Besides her husband she leaves two sisters, Eileen Helt and Carla Salvatore both of Webster, nieces, Jamie Breau of Dudley, Leah Gibeault of Suton, nephews Eric Tracey of Charlton, Mitchell Helt of...

Apr 19, 2023

Dudley- Joseph M. Sterczala age 96 passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Harrington Healthcare, Webster.  He was the husband of the late Pauline (Langavin) Sterczala who died in  in 2003.

He leaves his daughter, Jean M. McHugh of Dudley, 2 sons, Paul M. Sterczala and his wife Janice of Webster, Michael R. Sterczala and his wife...

Apr 19, 2023

Danvers / Worcester- Alice (Ulfves) Belcastro age 88 passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the New England Home for the Deaf, Danvers, MA.  She leaves a nephew Brett J. Nichols of Beverly, MA.  Alice had a brother and 2 sister who predeceased her Everett Uflves, of Danvers, Evelyn Wallman of Worcester and Bernice of Auburn.

She...

Apr 17, 2023

Webster- Michael F. Bernard age 81 passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at Webster Manor.  He was the husband of the late Joanne M. (Julian) Bernard who died in 2021.  He leaves a son Justin M. Bernard of Webster, daughters; Annette Bernard of New York Mills, NY, Tiffany Lasell and her husband John of Dudley, four brothers, Adelard Bernard...

Apr 17, 2023

Danielson, CT- Peter E. Harrelle Jr. age 82 passed away  April 17, 2023 at Hartford Hospital.  He leaves his wife of 35 years, Norma (Chenard) Harrelle.  Peter also leaves sons, Scott T. Harrelle of Santa Rosa, CA and Ryan J. Harrelle of Danielson, CT., daughters, Michele Kelsey of Cranston, RI, Jeanine Tarca of Pittsburg, CA, step-daughters, Susan Bissonnette of...

Apr 15, 2023

North Brookfield- Matthew B. Zalauskas age 58 passed away Saturday April 15, 2023 at University of MA Medical Center, Worcester.  He leaves his loving wife Dorinda (Collette) Zalauskas.  He also leaves his brother Kenneth J. Zalauskas and his wife Donna of So. Yarmouth, sisters Mary A. Gallant and her husband Michael of Manchester NH, Patricia Graves and her husband...

Apr 13, 2023

Webster- Bruce A. Bell Jr. age 48 passed away Thursday April 13, 2023, at the University of MA Memorial Health Care Hospital, Worcester.  He leaves his fiancée Sarah Archidiacono of Webster, his Mother Shirley Watson of Fl,  also his sons; Nicholas Smick of Palmer, Dalton Bell of NC and Joey Jordan, daughters; Olivia Bell of Southbridge, Jenna Bell of...

Apr 11, 2023

Richard D. Brigham "Red", 92, of Sterling, MA passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Sterling Villages in Sterling.  Richard was the youngest of three children, born on May 20, 1930, in Worcester, MA to Gladys and Maurice Brigham.  He was predeceased in death by his parents, and two older sisters, Doris Zerrel and Freida Crowley.  Richard is...

Apr 6, 2023

Webster- Elizabeth Dunn age 56 passed away at Webster Manor Thursday, April 6, 2023.  She leaves her mother Dorothy (Kusy) Dunn of Oxford, her daughter Stephanie Dunn of Charlton, her companion Steve DiBonaventura of Webster, two brothers Stephen Dunn of Thompson, CT, James Dunn of Oxford a sister, Kathleen Ryan of Sutton, two grandchildren, London Braemer and James Anderson. ...

Apr 4, 2023

Wilfred O. Racicot passed away peacefully to his eternal reward on April 4, 2023. A family man devoted to his parents, wife, children, and grandchildren; he was also happy to be a great-grandfather since 2022. "Willy O.", as he liked to be called, made many friends during his life, which include the caring staff and the residents at Davis...

Apr 2, 2023

Justyne Elizabeth Myers, 29, passed away at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on April 2, 2023 with her mother, father and husband at her side.

Justyne was born in Norway Maine on May 15, 1993.  She was deeply loved from the day she was born.  She was always very mature even at an early age and...