Obituaries

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...

Jan 1, 2023

Worcester – Carlos A. Castro Hernandez, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 1, 2023.

Carlos was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on October 29, 1969, and lived in Worcester, MA for many years.  Carlos was a man of faith and a cherished member of the Net of Compassion Staff; he was a loving father, a true...

Jan 1, 2023

WEBSTER -  Andrea D Franas, "Grammie" to her Grandchildren and "Andee" to her family and friends, died peacefully on Monday January 1, 2023. She is survived by her Husband of 53 years, Richard Franas, Son Jeffrey Franas, six Grandchildren: Elisabeth , Anna, Madalyn , Andrew, Ian and Emmet, her daughter's in law Heather and Stacey, her Mother Eleanor Dembowski,...

Dec 29, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald Bruce Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 27, 2022

Harold R. Jacobson of 14 Old Worcester Road Oxford, passed away on December 27, 2022; he passed away peacefully at home with his friend Jimmy at his side.

Harold was born on December 5, 1934 in a log cabin on the family homestead in Midnight Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada; he came, with his family, to the United States...

Dec 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for David F. Rogers. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 26, 2022

Spencer – Harold L. "Moe" Moulton Jr., 73, passed away on December 26, 2022, leaving his loving wife Leah.

Harold was born in Southbridge, MA on November 26, 1949, son of the late Harold Moulton Sr. and Hazel (Hirbour) Moulton.  Besides his wife, Harold leaves his brother Kevin Moulton and his sister Janice Madsen, his sisters-in-law Sara,...

Dec 25, 2022

Scott Robert Blake - Born March 26, 1984. Passed on December 25, 2022. He was survived by his parents Douglas Blake of Palenville, NY and Mary Calder of Frankfort, NY. His three sisters Angela Kitzmiller and her husband Donald Kitzmiller of Warwick, MA, Stephanie Blake of Ilion, NY and Elizabeth Calder of Herkimer, NY; His niece Lexis Raymond of...

Dec 22, 2022

On Thursday, December 22, 2022, John F. Carpenter, age 69, of North Grosvenordale, passed away after a long illness.

John was born in Worcester, MA, July 24, 1953, beloved son of the late Bernard Carpenter Sr. and Francis (Saad) Henault.  John is survived by daughter Sherry Carpenter of Danielson and son John Carpenter and wife, Judy of...

Dec 22, 2022

Webster – Virginia E. (Jacques) Popek, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 22, 2022.

Virginia was born in Milford, MA on April 1, 1930, daughter of the late Joseph and Olive (Ouillette) Jacques; she was a person of deep faith and a devout member of St. Louis Church.  Virginia enjoyed reading, sewing, and spending...