Obituaries

Nov 19, 2020

Woodstock, CT – James L. Pratt, 73, passed away on Thursday November 19, 2020.

Being preceded in death by his wife Deborah (Sheldon) Pratt, James is survived by his son Joshua Pratt; his daughters: Tammy and Deborah Pratt; five brothers: Thomas, Jonathan, Steven, Edward, and David Pratt; he also leaves many relatives and friends.

James...

Nov 17, 2020

Webster- Sophie M. (Sandecki) Laporte age 102 passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Lanessa Extended Care.

She was the wife of the late Reginald Laporte who died in 1970.  She leaves a daughter, Regina J. Kondek and her husband Bernard of Webster, sons Ronald Laporte and his wife Cindy of SC and Francis Laporte of Cape...

Nov 16, 2020

Putnam, CT – Francis R. Bennett Jr, 63, passed away suddenly at home on Monday November 16, 2020.

Francis is survived by his longtime companion Karen; his son Francis R. Bennett III of Bolton, CT; two daughters: Crystal Davis and her husband Ralph of Moosup, CT, and Crystal Bennett of Stafford Springs, CT; two brothers: Gary Bennett...

Nov 11, 2020

Worcester – George E. Kimmer, 55, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 11, 2020 at the Parsons Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester.

George was born in Springfield, MA on June 18, 1951, son of the late George E. Kimmer Sr. and Elinor R. (Harrison) Kimmer; he is survived by his sister Janice Dunn of South...

Nov 10, 2020

Worcester – Daniel W. Krasnecky, 55, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital on Tuesday November 10, 2020.

Daniel is survived by four brothers Allen A. Krasnecky II of Sturbridge, Bernard Krasnecky of Southbridge, Robert Krasnecky of Worcester, and Chad Krasnecky; his sister Gail M. Raymond of Webster; he was predeceased by his brother Charles Krasnecky and his...

Nov 8, 2020

Spencer – Joseph J. Nolin, 78, passed away on Sunday November 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Joseph is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Susan C. (Pollier) Nolin of Spencer, as well as many relatives and friends.

Joseph was born in Dudley, MA April 14, 1942 son of the late Valmour...

Nov 6, 2020

Webster – Eleni (Koulax) Xanthopoulos, 80, entered eternal rest on Friday November 6, 2020.

Eleni was born in Lidia, Greece on July 1, 1940 daughter of the late Serafim and Alexandra (Haralambidis) Koulaxizoglou; she met the love of her life Apostolos "Paul" Xanthopoulos in her village of Lidia in the region of Kavala; they would share fifty-seven...

Nov 4, 2020

Webster – Donald E. Kilborn Sr., 91, was called home on the anniversary of his beloved wife's passing on Wednesday November 4, 2020.

Being predeceased by his wife Rose A. (Ziak) Kilborn, Donald is survived by his daughter Cheryl Jolda and her husband Chris of Webster; his son Donald E. Kilborn Jr. and his companion Tammy Copley...

Nov 3, 2020

Dudley – Darren A. Stelmach, 54, passed away on Tuesday November 3, 2020 at the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

Darren is survived by his daughter Jessica Stelmach of Webster; his mother Muriel (St. Marie) Stelmach of Dudley; his grandson Ian Villegas of Webster; his brothers: Bernard Stelmach and his wife Robin of Foxborough and William Stelmach...

Nov 2, 2020

North Brookfield - James Merton Kennan, 90, beloved husband of Gloria (Baril) Kennan passed away unexpectedly and quietly on Monday, November 2, 2020 in his home that he and his wife built in 1950. They celebrated 70 years of marriage with friends and family last November 2019 At the North Brookfield Congregational Church.

James was born to...

Oct 27, 2020

Webster – Tomas Asencio-Rosario, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday October 27, 2020.

Tomas is survived by his wife Fabiana Jacinto De Asencio; three sons: Augustine Asencio and his wife Diana of Philadelphia, Tomas Asencio and Eucedio Diaz, both of the Dominican Republic; five daughters: Elvira, Elpidia, Fidelina,...

Oct 25, 2020

Plainfield, CT - Shirley M. Piezzo died Sunday afternoon of natural causes. She was predeceased by her husband Thomas Piezzo on December 3, 2009.

Shirley was born May 3, 1930 in Rumford, Maine the daughter of the late Albert and Aileen (Jones) Thibeault. She leaves her son Gary Parker, daughter Lori Gillardi and son and best friend...

Oct 23, 2020

Sutton – James J. Knox Jr, 86, passed away suddenly at home on October 23, 2020.

Being predeceased by his wife, the late Phyllis J. (Prouty) Knox, James is survived by two sons: Randie Muscatell of NC and Terrence J. Coombs of Sutton; his daughter Kimberly J. Knox of Millbury; he also leaves his brothers Robert James...

Oct 22, 2020

Spencer – Alexander Rivera, 48, left us too soon on Thursday October 22, 2020 while at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Alex is survived by his wife Lisette Marrero Rivera, their three children; his parents Narciso Rivera and Juany Torres Rivera of Puerto Rico; two brothers: Angel Luis Rivera and Jose Narciso Rivera, both of...

Oct 22, 2020

Webster - Isabelle Rulli passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020;

She was predeceased by her loving husband Louie Rulli She leaves behind her son David Pelletier, her

grandson Keith Pelletier, her two great grandsons Patrick and Jasper and many other friends and family.

Isabelle worked at American Optical and Steven's Linen...

Oct 22, 2020

Webster, MA/Auburn, MA/Newport, RI – Captain Donald J. Fitzpatrick USN, 86, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2020 at the Newport Hospital in Newport, RI.

Donald is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Antonia (Bonczek) Fitzpatrick of Newport, RI; his son Donald J. Fitzpatrick and his wife Susan; his daughter Maria M. Llewellyn and her husband...

Oct 19, 2020

Holden/Spencer- Lorraine B.(St.Denis)Mann,95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of October 19,2020 at the Holden Nursing Home.

Lorraine leaves six children: Stephen Mann (Jane) of Brooksville,FL, Martha Mann (Roger Mellgren) Of Arlington,TX, Beth Hesselton of St Petersburg, FL, Barbara Mann of Spencer, MA, John Mann of Charlton, MA, and Timothy Mann (Laurie) of Gilbertville,Ma....

Oct 19, 2020

Dudley – Nellie Ferrell McKinney Martin, 79, passed away on Monday October 19, 2020 while at the Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.

Being predeceased by her late husband, William Martin, Nellie is survived her son John Howard McKinney of PA; five daughters: Lorraine Yurkervicius and her husband Paul of North Grosvenordale, CT, Linda Lewis and her companion Ronald...

Oct 17, 2020

Worcester – Ronald Lefebvre, 67, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 17, 2020 at the Parson's Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Ron was born in Webster, MA on June 28, 1953, son of the late Arthur W. and Rachel B. (Demaris) Lefebvre.  Ron worked for the former elegant Yarn company for over fifteen years, then went on...

Oct 16, 2020

Charlton – Robert Lyndon "Bob" Burnham, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday October 16, 2020 at the Overlook Masonic Home Healthcare Center.

Bob is survived by his wife Tina (Tonon) Burnham, to whom he has been married for sixty-two years; two sons" Robert Lyndon "Lyndy" Burnham Jr and his wife Debra LoGiudice Burnham of...