Obituaries

Aug 10, 2021

William D. Annese, former Senior Forest & Park Supervisor at Douglas State Forest, passed away on August 10, 2021 at Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester Ma. He was age 75. William "Bill" Annese was born August 30, 1945 in Webster, Massachusetts.

Bill leaves his beloved wife Sylvia of 55 year's. He also leaves three children David...

Aug 9, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Corydon P. Bathgate. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 7, 2021

Dudley – Joseph J. Freeman, 36, passed away on August 7, 2021 at the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge after being stricken ill at home.

Joseph was born in Putnam, CT on September 21, 1984, son of David Freeman Sr and Linda (Dudek) Freeman; he was a hardworking man who loved working in the roofing industry; he...

Jul 30, 2021

Charlton – Lorraine C. (Desilets) Charest, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday July 30, 2021 while at St. Vincent Hospital on Worcester.

Lorraine was born in Worcester, MA on February 28, 1930, daughter of the late Wilfrid and Eva (Comeau) Desliets; she worked as a seamstress for the Boston Burial Company For many years prior to her...

Jul 30, 2021

Worcester – Robert A. Messier, 85, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday July 30, 2021 after a period of declining health.

He was born in Auburn, MA on May 14, 1936, son of the late Ulderic and Elsie (Laprade) Messier.  Robert is survived by his loving wife of...

Jul 29, 2021

Webster – Mario M. Taglieri, 60, passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021 at Hubbard Hospital in Webster.

Mario was born in Southbridge, MA on December 6, 1960, son of the late Vittorio and Seconda (Iacuone) Taglieri; he worked as an automotive mechanic for many years, owning and operating the former New England Transmission Automotive Specialists; he...

Jul 29, 2021

Thompson, CT – Debra J. (Appleby) Carlson, 68, passed away on Thursday July 29, 2021 at the Central Hospital in New Britain, CT.

Debra was born in New Haven, CT on August 12, 1952, daughter of the late Leonard and Shirley (Hackley) Appleby; she worked as a CNA for Lanessa Extended care for many years; she enjoyed...

Jul 28, 2021

Englewood, FL – John T. Kozloski Jr, 84, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Leominster.

John was born in Fitchburg, MA on February 7, 1937, son of the late John T. Kozloski Sr and Doris I (Lizotte) Kozloski; he lived in the Fitchburg/Leominster...

Jul 25, 2021

Dudley – James A. Sheldon, 67, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday July 25, 2021.

Jim was born in Southbridge, MA on January 31, 1954, son of the late Frank and Helen (Belisle) Sheldon of Sturbridge; he attended Tantasqua Regional High School then served honorably for four years in the United...

Jul 24, 2021

Barefoot Bay, FL / Putnam, CT- Beverly J. (Augustynski) Benoit age 77 passed away at her daughters home with her loving family at her side.  She leaves behind her devoted husband of 59 years, Normand O. Benoit.  Beverly also leaves two daughters, Christine Benoit of Putnam, CT and Wendy Benoit of Plainville, MA, two sons, Vincent and Jeffrey Benoit...

Jul 22, 2021

Worcester- Joan T. Trapasso age 71 passed away Thursday July 22, 2021 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center.

She leaves her son Richard A. Archambault Jr. of Missouri, her brother Joseph Trapasso and his wife Gwen of Auburn and her sister-in-law Rhoda Trapasso of Worcester.  Joan also leaves three grandchildren, Nicholas, Devon and Katelynn; She was predeceased...

Jul 20, 2021

Worcester – Henry Gutierrez, 52, passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 20, 2021 while at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Henry was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico on October 17, 1968 son of Carmelo Gutierrez and Amalia Colon.  Henry worked as a baker for many years; he very much enjoyed baking, cooking, and being a practical joker...

Jul 20, 2021

Thompson, CT – James "Jim" Fontaine, 58, passed away on Tuesday July 20, 2021 while at the Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.

Jim was born in Webster, MA on October 30, 1962, son of the late Raymond Fontaine and Sally (LaRocque) McGuire; he served honorably in the United States Army and worked for the Builders Concrete...

Jul 12, 2021

Webster- Donna J (Logan) Mills passed away with her loving family at her side, Monday, July 12, 2021 at her home.  She leaves a son John D. Mills and his wife Norma of Webster, two daughters Christina R. Logan of Webster and Sherry Mills of Oregon, and five grandchildren.  Donna had a son who predeceased her Deane Mills Jr....

Jul 6, 2021

Danielson, CT – Sandra K. (Benoit) Blanchette, 76, passed away at Hartford Hospital on July 6, 2021.

Sandra was born in Hartford, Ct on March 28, 1945, to Flora and Frank Benoit.  Sandra married the love of her life Raymond on May 10, 1963, at the First Congregational Church Parsonage in Norwichtown, CT.  Sandra worked at Danielson...

Jul 5, 2021

North Attleborough - Ronald Joseph Cournoyer, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 5, 2021; he was born in Southbridge, MA on July 14, 1952, son of Aime Rose and Beatrice Mary (Maynard) Cournoyer; he worked at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge for many years as a patient observer.

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to...

Jul 5, 2021

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." – Matthew 25:21

Worcester – Jorge Ramos Sr, 62, entered eternal rest on Monday July 5, 2021.

Jorge was...

Jun 29, 2021

Webster – Harold F. Basins, 96, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday June 29, 2021 while at the Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

Harold was born in Webster, MA on September 21, 1924, son of the late Walter and Emma (Scheibler) Basins; he worked as a welder for many years prior to his retirement and...

Jun 27, 2021

Webster – Paul F. MacDonald, 74, passed away on Sunday June 27, 2021 while at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Paul was born in Natick, MA on May 6, 1947; he worked in the construction industry for many years prior to his retirement.  Paul was a proudly decorated Vietnam Veteran, receiving the Bronze Star Medal for his...

Jun 23, 2021

North Grosvenordale, CT – David J. Duquette, 66, passed away at home on Wednesday June 23, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family.

David was born in Putnam, CT on October 26, 1954, son of the late Arthur and Josephine (Kruzel) Duquette.  David worked as a propane service technician for many years with the Medway Oil Company. ...