Obituaries

Dec 29, 2025

Ruth Marie "Little Star" (Morse) Bessette 1954 – 2025

On the morning of Monday, December 29, 2025, Ruth Marie "Little Star" (Morse) Bessette, beloved wife of Michael Bessette Sr. passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born on April 27, 1954, daughter of the late Edwin and Ruth...

Dec 28, 2025

Jean Marie (Langlois) Moody 1945-2025

Jean Marie (Langlois) Moody, age 80, of Webster, died on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.

Jean was born in Webster, daughter of the late Albert and Bertha (Vallencourt) Langlois.  Over the years, Jean worked at B & W Footwear in Webster, Galileo Fibre Optics in Sturbridge,...

Dec 24, 2025

Eva A. Aubin May 15, 1934 – December 24, 2025

Eva A. Aubin, of Dodge Park Rest Home, Worcester, Mass. passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born in Charlton Mass. On May 15, 1934. Eva was proceeded in death by her parents Grace Reed and Ira Stevens of Charlton; sister Eleanor White, Esther Davis,...

Dec 23, 2025

Alfred B. Perry, age 76, of Webster, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester.

Fred, as he was known to many, was born in Augusta, Maine, son of the late Arthur & Mary (Huseby) Perry and lived in the Webster area most of his life.

Fred was a fan...

Dec 20, 2025

Betty A. (Garceau) Gervais 1939 – 2025

Betty A. (Garceau) Gervais, age 86 of Paxton, MA, formerly of Leicester, died Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Albert and Betty (Lehan) Garceau and lived in the area all of her life.  She was a retired...

Dec 14, 2025

Robert "Rob" J. Gould Jr. 1979 - 2025

Robbie Gould Jr., 46, of East Killingly, Connecticut, peacefully passed away last month on December 14th, after a brief illness. He was born in Putnam, CT, on July 21st, 1979, three months premature and with cerebral palsy. Despite his handicaps, he remarkably exceeded all doctors' expectations. He graduated (with...

Dec 5, 2025

Dawn E. (Hafner) Johnson 1975 – 2025

Dawn E. (Hafner) Johnson, age 50, of Pittsfield, died Friday, December 5, 2025, at Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield.

Dawn was born in Concord, MA, daughter of Gerard Hafner Jr. of Clinton, MA and Joanne Derocher of Pittsfield, MA.  She was a homemaker previously working at Verizon as a...

Dec 4, 2025

Joseph E. Ziak 1925- 2025

Joseph E. Ziak, age 100 of Webster, beloved husband of the late Barbara (Budzinski) Ziak, died Thursday, December 4, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – University Campus, Worcester.

Joseph was born in Webster, son of the late Stephen and Christina (Houdasz) Ziak and lived in Webster all his life. ...

Nov 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dolores "Dolly" Schuller August 31, 1950 – November 29, 2025

Dolores "Dolly" Schuller passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2025, at the age of 75.  Born on August 31, 1950, Dolly lived a life full of creativity, joy, and deep affection for those around her.

She shared 31 wonderful years of...

Nov 27, 2025

Robert Paul Kresco 1940 – 2025

Robert Paul Kresco, age 85, of East Brookfield, beloved husband of Claire (LeBoeuf) Kresco, died peacefully at home on Thursday, November 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Brimfield, MA, Robert was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Blanche (Cloutier) Kresco.

Robert spent...

Nov 27, 2025

Jean Ann Bellen 1958 – 2025

Jean Ann Bellen, age 67, of Woodstock, CT, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at home.

Jean was born in Holden, MA, daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Marjorie (Canney) Bellen. Jean worked for many years at Stevens Linen and later worked as a CNA – Home Health Aid. ...

Nov 26, 2025

Sharon M. (Duval) Paradis 1948 – 2025

Sharon M. (Duval) Paradis, 77, of Pascoag, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Overlook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Paradis, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage until his passing on October 31, 2024.

Nov 25, 2025

Edward H. Williams Sr. 1955 - 2025

Edward H. Williams Sr., age 70, of East Brookfield, beloved husband of Carol (Unwin) Williams, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at home.

Edward was born in Worcester, son of the late George M. & Madeline C. (Blouvin) Williams. He lived in East Brookfield for the past eleven years,...

Nov 24, 2025

Robert J. Lombardi 1941 – 2025

Robert J. "Bob" Lombardi, age 84, of Webster, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at Webster Manor.

Bob was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Pasquale and Rose (Chioda) Lombardi and lived in Worcester most of his life, relocating to Webster five years ago. Bob was a graduate...

Nov 23, 2025

Raymond G. Leo 1947 - 2025

Raymond G. Leo, age 78, of Dudley, beloved husband of Sharon E. (Pupka) Leo, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was born in Webster, MA, son of the late Raymond E. & Jeanne (Gravel) Leo. Raymond earned his bachelor's degree from Nichols...

Nov 22, 2025

Sally I. Heeps 1943 - 2025

Sally I. Heeps, age 82, formerly of East Douglas, died on  Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Brookside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Webster.

Sally was born in Oxford, MA, daughter of the late Leo H. and Rita M. (Childs) Heeps.  She lived in the Douglas area all her life.

Nov 20, 2025

Carmen M. Romero Colon 1980 – 2025

Carmen Michelle Romero Colon, age 45, of Worcester, formerly of Webster, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

She leaves her father, Jose Romero of New York; her mother, Carmen Colon of Webster; her companion, "Chop" of Worcester; three brothers, Jose Romero of Webster,...

Nov 20, 2025

Arthur J. Bonneau Jr. "Bunjie" 1946 – 2025

Brimfield, MA - Arthur J. "Bunjie" Bonneau Jr., age 79, beloved husband of Linda (Racicot) Bonneau, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at home in his sleep.

Art was born in Southbridge, MA, son of the late Arthur J. Sr. and Mary (Michalczyk) Bonneau and lived in Brimfield...

Nov 17, 2025

Laura Mary Vear 1957 – 2025

North Grosvenordale – Laura Mary (Tetreault) Vear, age 68, beloved wife of James D. Vear, died Monday, November 17, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Laura was born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Laurent and Joan (Duval) Tetreault.  She earned her Master's Degree from...

Nov 16, 2025

Georgianna M. (Smith) Benson 1937 - 2025

Georgianna Mary (Smith) Benson, of Webster, Massachusetts, passed away on November 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 87. Born in Webster in 1937, Georgianna was the daughter of the late George H. Smith and Anna R. Smith. She was a lifelong member of the Webster...