Obituaries

Mar 13, 2022

Paul J. Roukat, 60 years young, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, MA., after a short illness.

He was born in Webster, MA, son of the late Henry Roukat and Stasia (Stawicki) Roukat, and lived in Dudley, MA.  Paul was predeceased by his brother Mark Roukat.

Paul worked for Lelanite...

Mar 11, 2022

Webster- Jottie L. Mills Jr. passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at the University of MA Memorial Health Care Center Hospital Worcester MA.  He leaves his fiancée Kay Young of Webster, two sons Jottie L. Mills III and Brett Mills both of Webster.  He also leaves two daughters, Kaylie R. Mills of Webster and Corine Young of Putnam, CT.,...

Mar 11, 2022

Webster – Caitlynne Olivera, 63, passed away on Friday March 11, 2022 at the Hubbard Memorial Hospital in Webster.

Caitlynne was born in Ware, MA on August 15, 1958 daughter of the late Edward and Barbara (Merchant) Grondin; she was a longtime and faithful member of the Calvary Assembly of God in Dudley; she loved spending time...

Mar 9, 2022

Springfield/Worcester – Melissa (Rivera) Feliciano, 42, of Springfield formerly of Worcester, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 9, 2022 after being stricken ill.

Melissa was born in Bellingham, PA daughter of Andres R. Osario and Sonia Rivera; she was a joyful, loving, and caring woman of faith who was always ready to help anyone in need and...

Mar 6, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Isabel V. Madenjian. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 5, 2022

Barre- Thomas C. Close age 65 passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.  He leaves his wife of thirty-eight years, Christina H. (Hanson) Close, and three children, Jennifer Page (Daniel) of Ballston Spa, NY; Holly Simeone (Adam) of Pittsfield, MA; Thomas C. Close Jr. (Tessa Anderson) of Boston, MA; as well as two grandchildren,...

Mar 3, 2022

Debbie Ann Brown, 59, of Danielson, Connecticut died in her home on March 3, 2022.  Debbie was born on May 19, 1962 in Putnam, CT to Norman and Pauline Emond. She attended Killingly High School, and continued her education at Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, Massachusetts. She later studied Thai Massage at Rolf Bodyworks in Sterling, CT...

Mar 1, 2022

Worcester – Luis E. Montanez, 54, passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Luis was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico on April 21, 1967; he worked as a social service counselor prior to his illness.  He very much enjoyed listening to salsa music, and was a fan...

Feb 28, 2022

Webster – Deborah H. (Elia) Larose, 65, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on Monday February 28, 2022.

Deborah was born in Worcester, MA on January 18, 1957, daughter of the late George and Betty (Caldwell) Elia.  Debbie worked for Millbrook Distribution for many years; she was a dedicated fan of the...

Feb 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Judith A. (Niedzwicki) Stevens. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 26, 2022

Woodstock, CT – Alice J. (Vinal) Congdon passed away peacefully in her sleep late Saturday afternoon on February 26, 2022 at the age of 81.

She was born in Bangor, Maine on July 24, 1940.  As a young girl, Alice moved to the Eastford, CT area and attended Woodstock, CT schools.

She leaves behind seven...

Feb 25, 2022

Dudley- Garold B. Cole age 72 passed away Friday, February 25, 2022.  He leaves his wife of thirty three years Patricia A. (Mangan) Cole.  He also leaves three sons; Bryce Cole and his wife Rebekah of Ostrander, Ohio, Andrew Cole of Brandon, Florida and Keith Pelletier and his companion Amber LeDoux of Leicester, MA, six grandchildren and one great...

Feb 21, 2022

Dudley – Charles J. "Elvis" Walley, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Monday February 21, 2022 while surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born in Worcester, MA on June 26, 1944 son of the late Francis J. and Madeline (Gamble) Walley who predeceased him, along with his loving wife Pat; he served honorably in the...

Feb 21, 2022

Danielson, CT – Clara "Granny Franny" (Burton) Poitras, 62, passed away at the Day-Kimball Hospital on Monday February 21, 2022.

Clara was born in Ruidoso, New Mexico on August 25, 1959 daughter of the late William and Alice (Booth) Burton; she was very crafty especially with sewing and knitting skills.  Clara also enjoyed using the computer, taking...

Feb 19, 2022

Barry William Forrester, 36 of Webster Mass passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday February 19, 2022. Barry grew up in Webster before moving to Charlton and eventually back to Webster.  Barry was a graduate of the Bartlett High School class of 2003. He worked most of his life at the United states Postal Service in Shrewsbury Ma, and...

Feb 19, 2022

Rogers,CT- Norma E. (Carvalho) Mooney age 84 passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, Maine.

She was the wife of the late Harley Mooney who died in 1960.  She leaves her daughter-in-law Maxine Mooney, a grandson, Justin Mooney and a great grandson Talon all of Killingly, CT; she also...

Feb 17, 2022

Leominster – Cheryl L. (Lawrence) Brand, 41, passed away on Thursday February 17, 2022 while at the Leominster Hospital.

Cheryl was born in Middletown, CT on August 20, 1980, daughter of the late George Lawrence and Jean (Kwiatkowski) Lawrence.  She worked as a home health aide for many years prior to her illness.  Cheryl loved to read,...

Feb 14, 2022

Webster – Louis T. Polletta, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday February 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Louis was born in Webster, MA on October 1, 1929, son of the late Vincenzo and Frances (Pizzotti) Polletta; he graduated from Bartlett High School in 1947. After High School, Louis joined the United States Army where he...

Feb 13, 2022

San Diego, CA – Lonnie Lee Dragon, 51, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 13, 2022 in San Diego, CA.

Lonnie is survived by his parents Leo and Betty (Adamuska) Dragon of Charlton, MA.  He also leaves the mother of his children and best friend Nori Mojica, his daughters Alexis Dragon and Amber Mojica, his sons Ryan...

Feb 12, 2022

Spencer – Faith (Keough) Benoit, 58,  passed away on Saturday February 12, 2022 after a brief illness.

She was born in Worcester on July 1, 1963 the daughter of Ronald and Marilyn Keough. She was the loving wife of Joseph Benoit of Spencer MA. She was predeceased by her father. She leaves her husband Joe and his...