Obituaries

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. ...

Jun 18, 2021

Dudley – Ellsworth D. Lyon, 79, passed away at home on Friday June 18, 2021.

Ellsworth was born in Dudley, MA on June 9, 1942, son of the late Herbert H. and Minnie B. (Dudley) Lyon; he lived in Dudley all of his life, owning and operating Lyon Woodworking Company for many years prior to retirement.  Ellsworth...

Jun 17, 2021

Webster – Jeanne L. (Jeffrey) Wunsch, 78, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Jeanne was born in Webster, MA on September 9, 1942, daughter of the late Leo and Constance (LaMothe) Jeffrey; she was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church in Webster and worked as...

Jun 16, 2021

Webster – Gladys I. (Surozenski) Penkala, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 17, 2021 while at the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

Gladys was born in Webster, MA on September 3, 1927, daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Drezek) Surozenski; she worked for Anglo Fabrics for many years prior to her retirement and was a...

Jun 14, 2021

Thompson, CT – Theodore F. "Ted" Smith, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday June 14, 2021 while at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

Ted was born in Putnam, CT on February 6, 1935, son of the late Theodore and Eliza (Steen) Smith; he served honorably in the United States Air Force during...

Jun 12, 2021

Dayville, CT - Donna Rae (LeBlanc) Wojtcuk, 84, passed away on June 11, 2021 at Hartford Hospital with her family by her side after a tragic car accident.

Born April 9, 1937 to late Leo LeBlanc Sr. & late Irene (Hayes) LeBlanc in Ashland, New Hampshire. Donna was employed at Anchor Glass in Dayville, CT for 31...

Jun 6, 2021

Webster- Sylvia A. (LaRochelle) Kitka age 82 passed away at home on her 62nd wedding anniversary, Sunday, June 6, 2021 with her loving family at her side.

She leaves her husband, Frederick Kitka Sr., two daughters, Kathleen Kitka of Newtown, CT, and Janet Gentili and her husband Anthony of Thompson CT; a son, Frederick Kitka Jr. and...

Jun 4, 2021

Ledyard, CT – Joseph M. Luberto, 74, passed away on Friday June 4, 2021 at the Backus Hospital in Norwich after a long battle with multiple illnesses.

Joseph is survived by his wife of thirty-years Deborah (Hull) Luberto, his siblings: Anthony, Peter, and Anne; he also leaves six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.  Joe...

Jun 4, 2021

Woodstock, CT – Roland C. Provencal, 90, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.

Roland was born in Putnam, CT on August 2, 1930, son of the late Arthur and Albina (Morceau) Provencal; he served honorably in the United States Army and owned and operated RCP Contracting Inc. for many years prior...

May 31, 2021

Webster – Edward J. Timilty, 79, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Monday May 31, 2021.

Edward was born in Boston, MA on October 6, 1941, son of the late Edward J. Timilty Sr and Alice (Wilson) Timilty.  Edward worked at the Gavett Wire Company in West Brookfield as a...