Obituaries

Frank E. "Skippy" Pressey

Feb 7, 2021

Frank E. "Skippy" Pressey, 75, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, February 7, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Frank was born in Millbury, MA on April 21, 1945, son of the late Francis E. Pressey and Louise (Young) McCullough.  Before retiring, Frank owned and operated Skip's Carpet Service....

Betty A. (Mercier) Lefort

Feb 3, 2021

Betty A LeFort, age 81 after a courageous battle against Covid 19 passed on February 3,2021. Betty had many great friends, family members and strangers that showed great compassion and love for her throughout her struggle. Betty is predeceased by her husband Raymond LeFort Sr, mother Beatrice Mercier, father Robert Mercier, sister Phyllis Larose, daughter Lucinda Hecker. Betty leaves...

Ralph Michael Ricci

Feb 2, 2021

Southbridge - Ralph Michael Ricci, 64 passed away suddenly at the UMass Memorial Hospital on Tuesday February 2, 2021.

Ralph was born in Worcester, MA on October 2, 1956, son of Ralph J. and Anna M. (Paladino) Ricci. Born a middle child of 8, Ralph is survived by his brothers Joseph, Steven, Edmund and John, and his...

Devin R. Dubois

Feb 2, 2021

Worcester – Devin R. DuBois, 51, passed away suddenly at St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill at home on Tuesday February 2, 2021.

Devin was born in Bristol, CT on March 29, 1969, son of Richard and Patricia (Murphy) DuBois; he worked as an automotive mechanic for many years.  Devin enjoyed riding his Indian Motorcycle and...

Deanna Mae (Andersen) Bercume

Feb 2, 2021

Worcester/Webster – Deanna Mae (Andersen) Bercume, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at the Lanessa Extended Care Center.

Deanna was born in Worcester, MA on May 3, 1938, daughter of the late Alfred and Thordis Andersen; she greatly enjoyed going bowling and dancing.  Deanna loved socializing and playing bingo with her...

Stella Louise (Tavers) Haskins

Feb 2, 2021

Dighton/Webster – Stella Louise (Tavers) Haskins, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at the St. Camillus Health Care Center in Northbridge.

Stella was born in Dighton, MA on January 14, 1929 daughter of the late John and Rose (Camera) Tavers; she was a member of St. Peter's Church in Dighton for...

Richard Roberts

Feb 1, 2021

South Grafton – Richard Roberts, 83, passed away on Monday February 1, 2021 at the Casa de Romano Health Care Center in Framingham from complications of Covid-19 and COPD.

Richard was born in South Grafton on April 6, 1938, son of the late Armond J. and Vivian (LeBeau) Roberts.  Before retiring, Richard worked as a mason for...

Arlene L. (Barie) Froehlich

Feb 1, 2021

Woodstock Valley, CT- Arlene  L. (Barie) Froehlich age 88 passed away Feb. 1, 2021 at the Matulaitis Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a short illness.

Arlene was born in Brockton on May 14, 1932 daughter of the late Arthur Barie and Viola (Belanger) Barie Hall.  Arlene was predeceased by her devoted husband Robert A. Froehlich who...

Michael A. Graveline

Jan 31, 2021

Dudley, MA – Michael A Graveline, 60, passed away peacefully on January 31 st surrounded by loved ones at UMASS Memorial after a long and hard battle against AML Leukemia.

Michael was born in Putnam, CT on August 30, 1960, son of Eleanor (Duval) Montgomery of Webster, MA and Melvin Graveline (deceased). Michael was a devoted husband...

Nancy A. (Mandell) Menard

Jan 30, 2021

Fitchburg – Nancy A. (Mandell) Menard, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday January 30, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Nancy was born in Fitchburg, MA on March 27, 1938 daughter of the late Henry and Veronica (Stasawicz) Mandell; She leaves behind two sons: David A Menard of Leominster and Greg H. Menard...

John David Adams

Jan 29, 2021

Webster- (John) David Adams, 85, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, January 29, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Dave was born in Hopkinton, MA on November 30, 1935, the son of the late Clement W. and Barbara Page Adams; prior to retirement Dave worked as a hearing...

Robert G. Kwiatkowski

Jan 27, 2021

Worcester – Robert G. Kwiatkowski, 63, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday January 27, 2021.

Robert was born in Worcester, MA on October 7, 1957 son of the late Henry Dominic and Mary Odena (Festa) Kwiatkowski; he lived in Worcester all his life and was a faithful member of Worcester Fellowship and of St. John's Parish...

Donna M. Guiou

Jan 27, 2021

Millbury – Donna M. Guiou, 58, passed away on Wednesday January 27, 2021 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Donna was born in Northbridge, MA on April 22, 1962 daughter of Freeman Guiou and the late Doris (Paquette) Guiou.  Donna was a fond lover of all animals and had a big heart; she was always...

Leonard F. "Lenny/Ikey" Wisnewski

Jan 26, 2021

Leonard F. "Lenny)" Wisnewski, 92, of Webster MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at UMASS Memorial University Campus after a short illness, with his children by his side.

Leonard was born in Webster, April 22, 1928 to Joseph F. & Julia V. (Pakulski) Wisnewski and lived in Webster his entire life.His wife of 56...

Cindy J. (Devine) Napolitano

Jan 26, 2021

Dudley – Cindy J. (Devine) Napolitano, 69, passed away on Tuesday January 26, 2021 at the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

Cindy was born in Lynn, MA on August 10, 1951, daughter of the late James and Betty (Stickney) Devine; she worked, for many years, as a quality control inspector for various manufacturing companies.  Cindy was a...

Clara A. (Checka) Angelo

Jan 26, 2021

WEBSTER – Clara Angelo passed away peacefully on January 26, 2021 at the age of 91. She was the daughter of Olga and Thomas Checka of Southbridge, MA and lived in both Southbridge and Webster most of her life.

She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years Charles Angelo. She was also predeceased by her brother...

Katherine M. (Cochran) Gasquet

Jan 24, 2021

Webster – Katherine M. (Cochran) Gasquet, 62, passed away on Sunday January 24, 2021 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center with her loving daughters by her side.

Katherine was born in Blakely, Georgia on July 13, 1958; she always worked hard to provide for her family which she deeply loved and would do anything for.  Katherine cherished...

Susana (Agostini) Gonzales

Jan 22, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Susana (Agostini) Gonzales. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Brenda Joyce (Hadis) Bernard

Jan 21, 2021

Worcester - After a brief illness, Brenda Joyce (Hadis) Bernard was called home on January 21, 2021. She was born in Whitinsville, MA on November 5, 1946 and was raised in Oxford, MA by her parents Jeannette (Greene) and Miklos Hadis.

Brenda was extremely proud of her 48-year career at St. Vincent Hospital – most of which...

Samuel K. Mccormick

Jan 19, 2021

Worcester – Samuel K. McCormick, 70, passed away on Tuesday January 19, 2021 at the UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

Samuel was born in Miami, Florida son of the late Ken and Nancy (Strunk) McCormick; he leaves behind four brothers and two sisters.

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Shaw-Majercik...