Obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

Thompson, CT- Richard P. Challinor II age 30 passed away Monday January 4, 2021.

He leaves his father Dennis C. Challinor and step-mother Sandra (Houle) Challinor of Thompson, a daughter Zoey Lynn Challinor of Salem, CT.. He also leaves sisters, Jennifer Wetherbee, Jennifer Bliss, Carrie Hill all of Thompson, Heather Lavallee of Putnam and Beth Gerber of...

Jan 2, 2021

Ryan Lee Tetreault-Chamberland ("Byrd"), age 30, passed into eternal rest on January 2, 2021 with his parents by his side.  He was born on March 29, 1990 in Putnam, CT and lived most of his life in the Moosup area.

Ryan completed high school and went to work as soon as he could.  His employment included the...

Dec 27, 2020

West Brookfield- Geraldine A. (Doherty) Bashore age 74 passed away Dec. 27, 2020 at the Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.  She leaves two daughters, Robin Macleod of Spencer and Noelle Lapierre of Plymouth, MA and two grandchildren, Raine Lapierre and Cullen Macleod.  She also leaves a sister Jackie Lucas of Chicago, IL.

She was born in...

Dec 25, 2020

Worcester - Zacarias Ortiz Hernandez, 24, was suddenly taken from us on December 25, 2020 while visiting family and friends in Oklahoma.  All Funeral and Committal Services will be held in Zack's native home of Guatemala.

A Celebration of Zack's Life will be scheduled and announced at a later date.  A full obituary will be published soon....

Dec 25, 2020

North Brookfield- Sandra M. (Lassiter) Childs age 72 passed away at her home Christmas Day with her loving family at her side.  She leaves her daughter Amanda M. Waugh and her husband Ryan of Brimfield, a son Kevin Childs and his wife Karyn of Florida, two grandchildren Hannah Grace Waugh and Riley Patrick Childs.  She also leaves a sister...

Dec 24, 2020

Dudley – John Francis Harney Jr, 86, passed away on Wednesday December 24, 2020 while at the Webster Manor Healthcare Center.

Being predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (Gill) Harney, John is survived by three sons: Edward Harney and his wife Theresa, Thomas Harney and his wife Laura, and Michael Harney and his wife Felicita; two brothers:...

Dec 23, 2020

North Oxford - Chester (Czeslovas) V. Sinkis, age 90 passed away on December 23, 2020 from complications related to pnemonia at his home in No. Oxford, MA with a family member by his side. He was born in Sakiai, Lithuania on October 14, 1930.

He leaves his sons Stephen Sinkis of E. Brookfield, Mark Sinkis and wife...

Dec 23, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Cecelia M. Majka, 98, passed away after a brief illness on December 23, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Mary Ellen.  She was the wife of Charles J. Majka who passed away in 1975.   Cecelia was born in Dudley and was a life-long resident.

Cecelia's greatest joy was her family....

Dec 20, 2020

Cherry Valley, MA- Asuncion Bacayao Magtoto, 83, of Cherry Valley, MA, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, MA. Her husband of 52 years, Honorio Gonzales Magtoto, died in 2006. She leaves her daughters, Resty M. Weagle and her husband, James of Spencer, MA, Dr. Natividad "Chit" M. Aquino and her husband, Dr. Ed of...

Dec 20, 2020

Webster – Felix N. Navedo, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday December 20, 2020 while at the Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Felix was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on January 30, 1934, son to the late Felix N. Navedo Sr. and Carmen (Ramos) Navedo; living in Webster for most of his life,...

Dec 20, 2020

Thompson, CT- Leon L. Shippee age 96 passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Davis Place, Danilson, CT.  He leaves his wife Frances I. (Chase) Shippee, he also leaves two sons, Dr. Ronald L. Shippee and Karen Marie Wolcott of Maryland, Glenn Shippee of Ohio and Timothy Shippee of Danielson, three granchildren and one great grandchild.

He...

Dec 19, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Aylianis S. Rivera Ramos. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 18, 2020

Dudley- Peter W. Smith Jr. age 53 passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA.

He leaves his daughter Samantha Carswell of Dudley also two brothers, Charles Smith of Webster and Jamie Smith of CT.

He was born in Webster, son of the late Peter W. Smith...

Dec 17, 2020

North Grosvenordale, CT- Phyllis A. (Halloran) Young age 79 passed away Thursday December 17, 2020 at her home with her loving family at her side.

She leaves her husband of 62 years Eugene H. Young Sr., sons; James and Tuesday Young, Harold and Pam Young all of Webster and Eugene and Donna Young Jr. of North Grosvenordale,...

Dec 17, 2020

Dudley - The spirit of Michael T. Branniff, 75, of Dudley passed peacefully from this life on December 17 while a patient at Umass Medical Center after his being unexpectedly stricken ill at home.    Mike is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Branniff of Dudley and his two stepsons, Armand St. Andre of RI and Adam St....

Dec 17, 2020

Worcester – Rebecca LaRose, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday December 17, 2020.

Rebecca is survived by two brothers: Paul LaRose and his wife Doris of Springfield, OR, and Keith LaRose and his wife Donna of Warren, MA; three sisters: Nellie Davis and her husband Mitchell, Linda Forrand, and Debra Morse; she was predeceased by...

Dec 14, 2020

Brooklyn, CT- John C. Rukstela Jr. age 78 passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT.  He was the husband of the late Barbara (Lynch) Rukstela who died in 1985.

He leaves two sons, Charles Rukstela and Thomas Rukstela and his wife Sandra, all of Brooklyn, CT.  He also leaves his companion...

Dec 14, 2020

Webster – Lorraine L. (Arpin) Marks, 83, passed away at home on Monday December 14, 2020 with her loving husband by her side.

Lorraine was born in Webster, MA on February 6, 1937, daughter of the late Romeo and Rose (Bousquet) Arpin; she worked as a clerk for the American Optical Company in Southbridge for many years. ...

Dec 13, 2020

Upton – Pauline T. (Cormier) Winchester, 91, passed away on Sunday December 13, 2020 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

Pauline was born in Biddeford, Maine on September 29, 1929, daughter of the late Addalard and Margaret (Gallant) Cormier; being predeceased by her beloved husband Carl Winchester, Pauline is survived by four children: Linda, David, Bonnie, and...

Dec 12, 2020

Dudley – George Schellbach, 91, passed away on Saturday December 12, 2020 while at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester;

He was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 16, 1929, son of the late William and Stasin (Borowski) Schellbach.  George served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War.  George lived in Dudley for...