Obituaries

Gerald Patrick Costello

Gerald Patrick Costello

Oct 15, 2020

Charlton – Gerald Patrick Costello, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 15, 2020 at the Overlook Masonic Home Healthcare Center.

Being predeceased by his wife Antoinette (Izzo) Costello, Gerald is survived by two sons: Gerald Patrick Costello Jr and Russell Costello; two daughters: Elizabeth Knight and Debra Drewsis; he also leaves grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Lawrence Williams

Lawrence Williams

Oct 13, 2020

Woodstock, CT – Lawrence Williams, 59, passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2020 at the Hubbard Hospital in Webster, MA.

Lawrence is survived by his Daughters Dawnn-Marie Williams of Woodstock, CT and Jessica Williams of Norwich, CT; his sister Laurie Maginn of New York; his grandchildren Harper and Elian; his nephew Michael, his niece Holly, and his...

Sandra D. Remillard

Sandra D. Remillard

Oct 12, 2020

Auburn – Sandra D. Remillard, 52, passed away on Monday October 12, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Sandra is survived by her companion and fiancée Paul E. Beinar of Auburn; her son Bernard A. Deloge of Worcester; her daughter Katrina Deloge of Webster; her mother Goldie (Clark) Wetteland and her husband Judson of Dudley; two...

Ann L. (Krupinski)  Berthiaume

Ann L. (Krupinski) Berthiaume

Oct 11, 2020

Ann Krupinski Berthiaume of Dudley, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020.  She was born in Dudley, MA to Anthony and Adeline Krupinski on June 5, 1936. Ann resided for many years in Auburn, MA where she raised seven children. Ann is survived by her loving children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Ann earned her...

Emile "Sonny" L. Daviau

Emile "Sonny" L. Daviau

Oct 5, 2020

Webster- Emile "Sonny" L. Daviau age 84 passed away Monday, October 5, 2020.  He was the husband of the late Beverly (Hryzan) Daviau.

He leaves three sons; Brian of Florida, Jeffery of Worcester and Russell Daviau of Boston, a daughter Cathy-Jean Daviau and her husband Marc of Oxford, twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, especially Rylee, Izzy,...

Cynthia (Giambattista)  Laseter

Cynthia (Giambattista) Laseter

Oct 4, 2020

Danielson, CT- Cynthia J. (Giambattista) Laseter age 60 passed away Sunday Oct. 4 2020 at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam, CT.  She leaves her daughters Alexis D. Laseter and Abbygale E. Laseter both of Danielson. She also leaves three brothers, Wayne, David, Tony, Giambattista all of Danielson, four sisters, Brenda Souza of Danielson, Sheila Kinney of Plainfield, Tina Veillette of...

Justin A. Michaels

Justin A. Michaels

Oct 4, 2020

New Braintree – Justin A. Michaels, 29, passed away suddenly on Sunday October 4, 2020.

Justin leaves behind his mother Sherri Michaels, Step-father George Duquette, three sisters Katelyn Songy, Brittney Michaels, and Lacee Shaw. Justin also leaves behind his biological father David Shaw Jr. from Washington State, his Step-father John Songy (pre-deceased), whom Justin always looked up...

Francis R. Bennett Sr.

Francis R. Bennett Sr.

Oct 3, 2020

Chaplin, CT – Francis R. Bennett Sr, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Being predeceased by his beloved wife Rita G. (Hart) Bennett, Francis is survived by three sons: Gary Bennett and his wife Carol of Chaplin, CT with whom he lived for eleven years; Francis R. Bennett...

Lora Lahue

Lora Lahue

Oct 2, 2020

Taftville, CT- Lora Lahue age 60 passed away Friday Oct. 2, 2020.  She leaves her husband, Charles E. Dixon III, two sons, Clint Bailey of Knoxville, TN and Tim Bolduc of NY, NY, two daughters Jennifer Lahue of Ellington, CT and Roxanne Bolduc of Vernon, CT, several grandchildren and her mother, Bernice (Hein) Prichard of Knoxville, TN.  Lora also...

Marguerite Y. (Lajoie)  Piekarczyk

Marguerite Y. (Lajoie) Piekarczyk

Oct 2, 2020

Dudley - Marguerite Y. (Lajoie) Piekarczyk, 84, of Marshall Terrace passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 2, 2020.  She was born in North Grosvenordale, CT on November 26, 1935 to the late Exeas and Alice (Bellerose) Lajoie.

Marguerite (Margaret) was married to her beloved, late husband Frank, for 48 years before he...

Joseph J. Lukasek

Joseph J. Lukasek

Sep 30, 2020

Webster – Joseph J. Lukasek, 77, passed away at the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge on Wednesday September 30, 2020.

He is survived by his beloved wife Marlene R. (Lachapelle) Lukasek, with whom he has shared fifty-two years of marriage; he also leaves his son Keith Lukasek and his wife Catherine of Webster; his daughter Nancy Jean...

George Joseph Elliott Ii

George Joseph Elliott Ii

Sep 29, 2020

Webster – George Joseph Elliott II, an avid computer gamer and keen gardener, died from diabetic complications on September 29, 2020 at 7:18pm at the age of 40.  He was surrounded by those he loved.

George is survived by his fiancée, Christina Authur of Webster, MA; his mother, Laurie Elliot of Oxford, MA and her significant other...

Richard St.Amour Jr.

Richard St.Amour Jr.

Sep 23, 2020

Worcester - Richard St.Amour Jr., 67, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday September 23, 2020 at the Worcester Rehabilitation Center.

Richard was born in Worcester, MA on July 19, 1953, son of Richard and Carole (Jacques) St.Amour.

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School...

Laurie J. (Perreault)  Hall

Laurie J. (Perreault) Hall

Sep 19, 2020

Sterling, CT – Laurie J. (Perreault) Hall, 57, passed away on Saturday September 19, 2020 at the Hartford Hospital.

Laurie is survived by her husband Thomas A. Hall; her son Jeremie Hall of Sterling and her three grandchildren: Ethan Salony, Bryleigh Purcell, and Layla Hall; her sister, Lynn Krajewski and her brother, Lee Post; she was predeceased...

Robert W. Pye

Robert W. Pye

Sep 11, 2020

Webster – Robert W. Pye, 77, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 11, 2020 while at the Blaire House in Milford.

Robert is survived by his longtime girlfriend Deborah Coolidge of Holliston.

Robert was born in Worcester, MA on November 8, 1942, son of the late James D. and Antonina (Kaseta) Pye; he...

Thomas Edward Jerome Murphy

Thomas Edward Jerome Murphy

Sep 5, 2020

Dudley- Thomas Edward Jerome Murphy, 62, passed away on Saturday September 5, 2020 while at the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

He is predeceased by his parents Dorothy Louise (Johnson) Murphy and Thomas Jerome Murphy.

Tom was born in Texas and traveled domestically and internationally with his military family until settling in Clinton Massachusetts. He...

Donald P. Smith Sr.

Donald P. Smith Sr.

Sep 2, 2020

Webster – Donald P. Smith Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2020 while at the Webster Manor.

Donald is survived by his wife Rita (Budano) Smith; two sons: Donald P. Smith Jr. of Webster and John Smith of Michigan; his daughter Karen Veilleux of Satfford Springs, CT; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; he...

Linda J. (Carlson)  Bonczek

Linda J. (Carlson) Bonczek

Aug 29, 2020

North Grosvenordale, CT- Linda J. (Carlson) Bonczek age 72 passed away Saturday August 29, 2020 with her loving family at her side.  She leaves her husband of 46 years Chester J. Bonczek, a daughter Kate L. Bonczek both of North Grosvenordale, a son Joseph C. Bonczek and his wife Heather of Oxford, two grandchildren, Eva and Isaac.  Linda also...

Jean M. (Lester)  Tashjian

Jean M. (Lester) Tashjian

Aug 24, 2020

Worcester- Jean M. (Lester) Tashjian, 87, passed away on Monday august 24, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital.

Being predeceased by her husband, the late John Tashjian, Jean is survived by her son James Tashjian of Worcester; two daughters: Laura L. Tashjian of Greenfield, NH and Robyn DosSantos of Worcester; two brothers: John B. Lester of Worcester and...

Walter R. Gauthier

Walter R. Gauthier

Aug 20, 2020

Auburn – Walter R. Gauthier, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 20, 2020 while at the Lutheran Home of Worcester.

Walter is survived by his niece Cecile March of Auburn; he was predeceased by his brothers Richard and Robert Gauthier, and by his sister Lorraine LaJoie.

Walter was born in Worcester, MA on February...