Obituaries

Mar 17, 2023

Worcester- Carl F. Fernberg age 82 passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the University of MA Memorial Hospital, Worcester.  He leaves his companion Kathleen LaPlante of Worcester, a daughter Tracie Leathem, two grandchildren Antonio Leathem and his wife Samantha of Webster and Keith Leathem of Worcester.  Carl also leaves five great grandchildren.

He was born I...

Mar 17, 2023

Webster- Joan A. (Dykas) Szynal age 83 passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at the University of MA Medical Center, Worcester.  She was the wife of Thomas M. Szynal who passed away January 6, 2023.

Joan is survived by two daughters, Susan Szynal of Webster and Maria Santerre and her husband Mark of North Grosvenordale, CT.  She...

Mar 14, 2023

Webster – Brandy (Giles) Giugno, 27, passed away suddenly on Tuesday March 14, 2023 after being stricken ill at home.

Brandy was the loving wife of David; mother of Susan (5) and Samuel (3); loving daughter of Catherine Giles and Jay Sanders; loving sister of Jessica, Justin, and Amanda Giles, all of Webster, MA and the sister...

Mar 14, 2023

Susan Diane (Hutchins) Detwiler

Of Southbridge, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023.

Susan was born on January 21, 1951, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Robert Hudson Hutchins and Phyllis L. Bergstrom Hutchins.  She grew up in Waukegan and Libertyville, Illinois, and then moved to Needham, Massachusetts with her parents and brothers in 1966.  Susan...

Mar 13, 2023

Paxton- Catherine (Wallow) Mattson age 83 passed away at her home Monday, March 13, 2023 with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Robert Mattson who passed away in 2018.

Catherine leaves her daughter Lisa McKiernan and grand daughter Danielle McKiernan of Worcester, great grand daughters Aryanna and Aliya Furtado.  She...

Mar 11, 2023

Priscilla Arlette (Cournoyer) Dautrich, 82, of, Brooklyn CT passed away on March 11th, 2023 at the Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam CT after a brief, but difficult, battle with cancer.  Over the three months she as at Matulaitis hardly a day went by that she didn't have family by her side.

She was born on Sept 23,...

Mar 5, 2023

Webster, MA – Nelson R. (Sonny) Martin passed away on Sunday, March 5th at the age of 91 while in the care of Webster Manor.

He was born in Webster, the son of the late Nelson R. and Elin Martin. His wife of 62 years, Maureen A. "Dwyer" Martin passed away in 2018. He was predeceased by...

Mar 4, 2023

Webster- Rafael Valentine age 62, passed away at his home with his loving family at his side Saturday, March 4, 2023,  He was born in Cabo RoJo, Puerto Rico in 1960 where he spent his young childhood.  He came to the U.S. in 1970 and resided most of his life in Webster, MA with his loving wife Avrea Valentine...

Mar 3, 2023

Webster- Mary Ann (Kinsalas) McCrudden age 83 passed away at home with her loving family at her side.  She leaves her husband of 62 years, John J McCrudden Jr, two daughters, Laurel A. McCrudden of Webster and Bonnie-Jean Monroe of Hopedale.  Mary Ann also leaves two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by a son John J....

Mar 1, 2023

Raymond Froment, 79, passed away at home in Webster on March 1 with family by his side. Raymond, is survived by his wife, Darlene; his children, Michael, David and his wife Kris, Karen and her fiancee Dennis, Kevin, Angela and her husband Raymond, Erik and his wife Beth; his brother Ronald and his wife Carol; his brother Kenneth and...

Feb 21, 2023

On February 21, 2023, heaven received the most beautiful angel, Amy Lise Caraballo (Encarnación). Born in Worcester MA on October 19, 1980, Amy was 42 years old.

Amy is survived by her loving and dedicated parents, Edwin Encarnación and Guillermina Agosto, who filled their lives with great hope before they met her.  With Amy they learned what...

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...