Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Milford - Anna Stella Stavropoulos passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023. She was 89. Anna was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 23, 1933. She was preceded by her beloved husband Constantine (Costa) Stavropoulos, her father Louis Lenton and mother Cleo Lenton-Flaskis. Her stepfather Comninos (Cosmas) D. Flaskis. Her brother and his wife, Tony and Maria Lenton. Her...

Feb 20, 2023

Sterling, CT- Raymond L. Blanchette- age 87 passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT.  He was the husband of the late Sandra (Benoit) Blanchette who passed away in 2021.

He leaves two sons Brian A. Blanchette and his fiancée Jessica A. Mobley of Sterling, Christopher Blanchette and his wife Bethany of Rogers. ...

Feb 13, 2023

Webster- Jeannette E. (Spahl) Houlberg age 93 passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 at the Masonic Home, Charlton.

She leaves a son Gary Stebbins of Webster, a daughter Pamela Siegmond of Gulf Breeze, Florida, a brother Richard Spahl of Webster and two grandchildren.  Jeannette had a daughter who predeceased her, Susan Stebbins of Arizona.

She...

Feb 12, 2023

WEBSTER – Barbara L. (Jennings/ Corsa) Steiger, 75

Barbara passed away, Sunday, February 12, 2023, peacefully in her sleep.

An impassioned wife, mother and grandmother, she reunites with her husband Edward of 37 years and departs from her children Jason Corsa, Jesse Corsa, Katherine Steiger, Deborah Fischer and ten grandchildren (Gabriel, Juliana, Seneca, Logan, Dylan,...

Feb 11, 2023

Worcester – Abigail Grajales, 72, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday February 1 1 , 2023.

Abigail was born in Catano, Puerto Rico on March 21, 1950, daughter of Jose Grajales and Felicita Roman; she was a loving and devote d wife, mother, and grandmother.  Abigail enjoyed sewing, cooking, and spending time...

Feb 10, 2023

Worcester – Andrea L. (Slongwhite) Stone, 74, passed away on Friday February 10, 2023 while at the UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Andrea was born in Holden, MA on January 25, 1949, daughter of the late Allen Slongwhite Jr. and Ruth (Dearge) Slongwhitte she is survived by her husband of fifty years Robert Stone; her daughters Martha Stone...

Feb 8, 2023

Ann T. (Hejwosz) Constantine, age 97, passed away peacefully on February 8 2023 at Webster Manor where she has been a patient/resident since June 2021. Mom lived a life of family, faith and friends, surrounding all with kindness and love.

Ann was the proud mother of 3 children- Her youngest, Van Constantine, was her caregiver for many...

Feb 6, 2023

Webster – Jean A. (White) Amour, 92, passed away on Monday February 6, 2023 while at the Southbridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

Jean was born in Laconia, NH on October 20, 1930, daughter of the late Franklin White Sr. and Loretta (Morsette) Amour; she worked as a baker for many years prior to her retirement.  Jean very...

Jan 27, 2023

Worcester – Evelio Cruz Garcia, 67, passed away on Friday January 27, 2023 while surrounded by his loving family at the Brigham & Women's Hospital.

Evelio was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico on October 21, 1955, son of the late Quinten Cruz and Maria Garcia.  Evelio worked as a machine operator for many years, prior to his...

Jan 26, 2023

Webster – Susan M. (Zimatravich) Horanzy of Webster passed away on Thursday January 26, 2023 at the Webster Manor.

Although born in Worcester on December 17, 1947, she was raised in Millbury; she graduated from Millbury Memorial High School; she was predeceased by her mother Catherine and a brother John.

Susan is survived by her...

Jan 24, 2023

Plainfield, CT- Arlene C. Caisse age 86 passed away Jan. 24, 2023.  She was the wife of the late George F. Caisse.  She leaves her son Thomas and Renee Caisse of Oxford, grandchildren, George, Michael, Nicholas, Kayla, and Charylee.  She also leaves ten great grandchildren. She was born in Canterbury, CT daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Crenshaw)...

Jan 21, 2023

Moosup- Irene D. (Abram) Bellavance age 88 passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the West View Nursing Care Center, Dayville, CT.

Irene was born in West Thompson, CT on June 16, 1934, daughter of the late John and Alberta (Wormell) Abram; she worked for the U.S. Post Office in Moosup for many years prior to her...

Jan 20, 2023

Patrick John ("PJ") O'Connor, 84, a dynamic high-school English teacher and retired professor of Education at Worcester State University, died on Friday, January 20, after a brief illness.

Patrick O'Connor was born the son of Eleanor and Patrick O'Connor and was raised in Worcester. He graduated from North High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy...

Jan 19, 2023

Webster – Juana "Wita" Navedo, 89, passed away on the evening of Thursday January 19, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Juana was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico on July 8, 1933, daughter of the late Raymond and Guillermina (Ortiz) Vazquez; she moved to Webster in 1966 and worked for B & W for many...

Jan 18, 2023

Worcester – Neosoty Marrero, 44, passed away at the Bay State Medical Center on Wednesday January 18, 2023.

Neosoty was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on September 19, 1978, daughter of Julio Marrero and the late Margarita Diaz; she was a loving and caring person; a devoted mother and grandmother; she loved to cook, listen to music,...

Jan 17, 2023

Southbridge – Keith A. Maynard, 50, passed away on Tuesday January 17, 2023 while at the Harrington Memorial Hospital.

Keith was born in Ware, MA on April 15, 1972; he is survived by his mother Ruth A. Maynard of Dudley and his father Ernest Maynard of Florida; his brothers: Andrew Maynard of Waltham and Eric Maynard of...

Jan 16, 2023

Worcester – Blanca Ortega, 42, passed away suddenly on Monday January 16, 2023.

Blanca was born in the Bronx, NY and lived in the area for most of her life; she was a free-spirited, and at times, a hard-headed person, but she was always full of love and caring concern for others.  Blanca loved her family and...

Jan 7, 2023

Ronald C. Arsenault, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Hermitage Healthcare in Worcester MA.

He was born January 27, 1941, to the late Clarence and Florence (Fafard) Arsenault. He worked for many years in the financial planning industry and in the most recent years many of you may have seen him at...

Jan 6, 2023

Webster – Thomas M. Szynal, 87, passed away on Friday January 6, 2023 while at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Tom was born in Webster, MA on October 26, 1935, son of the late Thomas J. and Mary (Minarik) Szynal; he served honorably in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War.  Tom work...

Jan 5, 2023

Worcester – Norma M. (Fortier) Olson, 82, passed away on Thursday January 5, 2023 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

Norma was born in Holland, MA on June 29, 1940, daughter of the late Victor and Maude (LaMontaine) Fortier; she lived in Putnam, CT and Dudley, MA for most of her life, retiring from Putnam Precision Plastics...