Obituaries

Dec 21, 2022

Oxford – Christopher Young, 60, passed away on December 21, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Christopher was born in Oakland, CA on May 3, 1962, son of  the late Gene and Emma (Bohanan) Young; he relocated from Montana to Massachusetts five years ago.  Christopher worked as a mortician for many years; he enjoyed spending time...

Dec 19, 2022

Attawaugan, CT – Michael R. Beaulac, 72, passed away on unexpectedly on Monday December 19, 2022 while at the Day-Kimball Hospital in Putnam.

Michael was born at Day-Kimball Hospital in Putnam, CT on June 22, 1950 son of the late Robert R. and Lucille A. (Loiselle) Beaulac; he thoroughly enjoyed his work at Linemaster Switch Company in...

Dec 15, 2022

Danielson, CT – Barbara Ann (Sheehan) White, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 15, 2022 while surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born in Woonsocket, RI on February 15, 1936, daughter of the late Arthur and Cecile (Marchand) Sheehan; she is survived by her husband Frederick E. White; her son Brian D. White...

Dec 13, 2022

Southbridge – Louise Lewallen, 59, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 13, 2022 while surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was born in Ware, MA on August 15, 1963, daughter of the late James and Wanda (Barscz) Thomas; she worked at Millbrook Distribution for many years prior to her illness.  Louise enjoyed going to the...

Dec 9, 2022

Webster – Dr. Gail M. Grandy, Phd, 86, passed away at home on Friday December 9, 2022.

Gail was born in Burlington, VT on February 18, 1937, daughter of the late Lorenzo and Rebecca (Seaver) Grandy; she thoroughly enjoyed traveling, spending time with her friends, laughing, and solving puzzles.  Gail is survived by her niece Kimberly F....

Dec 6, 2022

Webster – Donna M. (Jacques) Ward, 57, passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2022 while at Lanessa Extended Care.

Donna was born in Worcester, MA on June 7, 1965, daughter of the late Joseph and Carleen (Jarvis) Jacques.  Being predeceased by her parents and her husband, the late Robert Ward; Donna is survived by her brother Joseph...

Dec 4, 2022

Auburn – Edward H. "Skip" Lemieux Jr, 65, passed away at home on Sunday December 4, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family.

Edward was born in Worcester, MA on November 23, 1957, son of the late Edward H. Lemieux Sr and Joanne (Staplton) Lemieux.  Ed worked for Charter Communications for many years; he enjoyed building things,...

Dec 1, 2022

David Joseph Chartier, surrounded by his loving family, passed peacefully into the next life on 12/1/2022 at his home in Danielson, CT. He was 84. David was born on 7/6/1938, the second son to Dr. Gerard and Rubia Chartier.

David grew up in Danielson, attending St. James School before going on to high school at Assumption Prep...

Dec 1, 2022

Antonia "Toni" (Bonczek) Fitzpatrick, 83, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022 at St. Clare Retirement Home in Newport, Rhode Island.  Toni grew up in Webster then married Donald Fitzpatrick in 1962.  They traveled the world as a Navy family but always returned to summer on Webster Lake.

Toni is best known as an entertainer, playing the...

Nov 30, 2022

Dudley – Ethel Louise (Kelman) O'Keefe, 90, passed away on Wednesday November 30, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Ethel was born in Shrewsbury, MA on May 22, 1932, daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Turner) Kelman. After earning her Master's, Ethel taught at several schools including: Johnson and Wales, Central New England College, Putnam...

Nov 29, 2022

Anthony (Tony) DeFusco of Methuen, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Methuen Village Assisted Living, at the age of 101.

Tony was born raised in Lawrence, MA.  A proud member of the USMC and Purple Heart recipient, Tony fought in the Marshall Islands with the 4th Marine Division during WWII. ...

Nov 26, 2022

Dudley - Nancy Jane A. Vajcovec, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Nancy was born in 1947, the daughter of John and Jenny (Nezuh) Vajcovec. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1964 and earned her BS in Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst...

Nov 25, 2022

Worcester – Sara Cuevas Alonzo, 81, passed away on Friday November 25, 2022 at Memorial Hospital.

Sara was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on November 27, 1940, daughter of the late Eduardo Cuevas and Carmen Alonzo; she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who adored her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Nov 20, 2022

Professor Keith H Corkum

Keith H. Corkum died on November 19th at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, Mass. after a short Illness:

He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 17, 1930, the son of Keith and Bernice Corkum. Keith was a Professor of Economics at Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts for over 40 years....

Nov 20, 2022

Beatrice (Bea) T (Lefebvre) Bouvier, age 88, died Sunday, November 20, 2022, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Beatrice was born November 4, 1932, in Webster, the daughter of the late Eva (Nolin) and George Lefebvre. Her husband of 53 years, Anthony (Tony) J Bouvier, died in 2008. She is survived by a daughter Cynthia (Cindi)...

Nov 19, 2022

Brookfield - Troy Miner, 59, of North Brookfield, died peacefully on November 19, 2022. He leaves behind his three children Nicholas, Nathan, and his angel Victoria (Tory), two grandchildren Ava and Emma and his former spouse and caregiver Tina Miner. He also leaves behind his two brothers Keith and Darryl and was the son of Ronald and Sandra Miner....

Nov 18, 2022

Robert "Bob" Gaumond (11/28/56-11/18/22)

Pomfret Center, CT

Bob passed away November 18th in his beloved Pomfret home, with his wife Pamela by his side, after a valiant, 21-year battle with a brain tumor.

Bob was born in North Grosvenordale, CT. Bob attended St. Joseph's School and later graduated with an automotive degree from...

Nov 18, 2022

Webster- Janice A. (Koziak) DiDonato age 76 passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at Harrington Hospital Webster.  She leaves her husband of forty three years, Richard J. DiDonato.  Janice also leaves two brothers, Richard Koziak and his wife Amelia of Leicester, Edward Koziak and his wife Cynthia of Webster, a sister-in-law, Jeanne Koziak of Tolland, CT.  Janice had a...

Nov 18, 2022

Jacques Marcq, 92yrs, of Dudley MA passed peacefully at home on November 18, 2022.  Born in Calais France, with the assistance of his Godmother Helen Morton he emigrated to the USA after WWII, where he became a US citizen and proudly served in the US Army (Korea).  Jacques was married to his loving wife Patricia A. (Sheehan) Marcq from...

Nov 15, 2022

Leicester – Phyllis B. (Arduca) Parslow, 83, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on the morning of Tuesday November 15, 2022.

Phyllis was born in Worcester, MA on September 27, 1939, daughter of the late Nicholas and Phyllis (Mancini) Arduca; she lived in Worcester most of her life. Moving to Leicester...