Obituaries

Jul 20, 2020

East Brookfield – Edward J. Whalen Jr, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 20, 2020;

He is survived by his son Sean Whalen of Holden; his daughter Taylor K. Ludden of East Brookfield; his brother James Whalen and his wife Donna of Worcester; he also leaves many relatives and friends.

Edward was...

Jul 20, 2020

OXFORD - Emily E. Newton passed peacefully early morning on July 20th. Emily was born on February 2, 1927, daughter of Frank and Dorothy Plummer, and grew up in Bangor, ME. After high school, Emily married and had seven children. Fond memories include trips to Winter Harbor. Emily was warm, friendly and fun. She waitressed for many years at...

Jul 19, 2020

Warren – James J. Bergmann, 68, passed away on Sunday July 19, 2020 at the Bay State Mary Lane Hospital.

James is survived by his wife of thirty-six years Donna M. (Pelletier) Bergmann; two sons: Christopher and Tyler Bergmann of Warren; his daughter Jamie Bergmann of Warren; his mother Mary (Fallon) Bergmann of South Hadley; two brothers:...

Jul 17, 2020

Webster – Khamphong Keophaymany, 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday July 17, 2020;

He is survived by his wife Lamyay Keophaymany; his son Sombath Keophaymany of Southbridge; five daughters: Kham Yaht of Salina, KS, Julie Phomala of Dudley, Songkane Nikolla and her husband Greg of Sturbridge, Somchet Batangan and her...

Jul 14, 2020

Dudley- Warren S. Chong age 75 passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA.

He leaves his wife of 49 years, Adoracion (Limcaco) Chong of Dudley, a son Dominick Chong of Taiwan and a grandson Oliver.  He also leaves brothers; Wayne, Willie, Wilbert, Wendell, Walter and Watson and sisters Wina and Wanda.  Warren...

Jul 7, 2020

Quinebaug, CT- Philip S. Petrello age 47 passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at his home.  He leaves his mother Sandra Lapensee and her husband Douglas of Auburn, his daughter Shaianne Petrello and her fiancée Tim Whittemore of Webster his brothers Michael Warner of Webster and Scott Warner of Dudley. He also leaves his former life companion Karen L....

Jul 6, 2020

Worcester – Joshua Anthony Lopez, 24, was taken from us too soon on Monday July 6, 2020.

Joshua is survived by his mother Zorana Lynn (Velazquez) Lopez of Bronx, NY; his father Gilbert Anthony Lopez of Worcester, MA; his stepmother Yuldalina Bisono of Worcester, MA; his stepfather Victor Benitez of Bronx, NY; his sister Jazlynn Denise Lopez...

Jul 6, 2020

Dudley – Mary L. (Derosier) Carlos, 93, passed away on Monday July 6, 2020 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Mary is survived by two sons: Jack Carlo of Dudley, and Stephen Carlo of Gettysburg, PA; her daughter Theresa McQuade of Dudley, and two grandchildren; she was predeceased by her three brothers: Robert, Charles, and...

Jul 5, 2020

Brooklyn, CT- Robert L. Hunter age 85 passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Westview Health Care Center, Dayville, CT.  He leaves his loving soul mate Marlene Hansen of Brooklyn, CT, his sisters Marlene Wilson and her husband Roger of Willington, CT, Marjorie Auger and her husband Maurice of Putnam, CT, grandchild, Andrew Fredette and his wife Rachel...

Jul 4, 2020

Webster – Fabien Philippe Houle, Sr., 86, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was born in Thompson, CT on May 31, 1934, son of the late Alcide and Eva (LaFlamme) Houle of North Grosvenordale, CT.

Fabien leaves his beloved predeceased wife of 60 years, Norma S. (Zacek) Houle of Webster; his...

Jul 4, 2020

Webster – John M. Letscher, 81, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on July 4, 2020.

John is survived by his wife of thirty-four years Elaine C. Bradley; his son John Anthony Letscher of Whitinsville; his daughter Karon Raelene Kagan of York, PA; his brother David Letscher of PA; his sister...

Jul 3, 2020

Worcester – Claire M. (King) Dano, 94, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on July 3, 2020;

She is survived by three sons: George Dano and his wife Shirley of Webster, Wayne Dano and his wife Sandra of Princeton, and Albertus Dano Jr and his wife Nancy of Worcester; three sisters: Eve Porter, Lydia...

Jul 2, 2020

Webster – Lang Phuong Thi Nguyen, 71, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday July 2, 2020;

She is survived by her son Danny Tran; her daughter Jenny Tran; her grandson Philip Duong; her sister Anh Nguyen; she also leaves many relatives and friends; she was predeceased by her husband the...

Jun 30, 2020

Worcester – Josue A. Rios Rivera, 29, was tragically taken from us on Tuesday June 30, 2020.

Josue is survived by his daughter Natalia Rios of Melbourne, FL; three brothers: Alexis Rios of Worcester, Eduardo Rios of Melbourne, Fl, and Antony Rios of Melbourne, FL; his sister Mariann Rios of Melbourne, FL; he also leaves many relatives...

Jun 30, 2020

New Bedford, MA - Antone S. Oliveira age 84 passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Webster Manor, Webster, MA.  He leaves his sons Antone S. Oliveira Jr. of Westport, MA,  Norman Oliveira of New Bedford, MA, Mark Oliveira of NH and David  Oliveira of Fall River, six grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  He also leaves a brother...

Jun 26, 2020

East Brookfield – John D. Twomey Jr, 80, passed away at home on Friday June 26, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family and caregivers.

John is survived by his son John Twomey of RI; his brother Thomas Twomey of TN; his sister Betty Twomey of RI; his sister-in-law Lisa M. Perry of East Brookfield; several grandchildren;...

Jun 26, 2020

Southbridge – Monica L. (Baker) Addington, 60, passed away on Friday June 26, 2020.

Monica is survived by her husband Michael A. Addington; her mother Brenda D. (Cook) Baker of Putnam, CT; her brother Levi Baker of Woodstock, CT; two sisters: Rosalie Petrillo of Southbridge and Pauline Hebert of Putnam, CT; she was predeceased by her father...

Jun 26, 2020

Stephen A. Plasse, 72,  of Webster MA passed away peacefully at his home on June 26, 2020; He was born in Webster MA and lived there his whole life.  Stephen was predeceased by his loving parents, Sue (Stefaniak) Plasse and Joseph Plasse, as well as his devoted wife Gladys (Marcinczyk) Plasse;  He spent his entire working years at Webster...

Jun 23, 2020

Southbridge – Anita G. (Cyr) House, 58, passed away at home with her loving husband by her side on Tuesday June 23, 2020.

Anita is survived by her husband Mark House with whom she shared forty years of love and devotion; her son Timothy House of Louisiana; three sisters: Doris Talbot of Maui, Hawaii, Theresa Cyr of...

Jun 22, 2020

Webster – Norma S. (Zacek) Houle, 82, passed away at home on Monday, June 22, 2020 while surrounded by her loving and devoted family.  She was born in Webster, MA on February 19, 1938, daughter of the late Anthony and Blanche (Racicot) Zacek.

Norma leaves her beloved husband of 60 years, Fabien P. Houle Sr.; her sons...