Obituaries

Nov 15, 2025

Kelly A. Goodney-Germain 1968-2025

Kelly Ann Goodney-Germain 1968 – 2025

Kelly Ann Goodney-Germain, age 57 formerly of Auburn, passed peacefully on her 57th birthday,  Saturday, November 15, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – University Campus, Worcester.

Kelly was the daughter of the late John and Beverly (LaMere) Goodney and grew up in...

Nov 11, 2025

John "Pete" Paquette

1936 - 2025

Putnam – John "Pete" Paquette, 89, of Mantup Rd., formerly of Thompson, died Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025, at Day Kimbal Hospital. He was the loving husband of 39 years to the late Muriel O. (Trudeau) Paquette, that died on January 25, 2013. Born in Thompson, he was the...

Oct 31, 2025

Jean L. Ayoub

1962 - 2025

Dudley – Jean L. Ayoub, 63, of School St., died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Harrington Umass Hospital. Born in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Edna (Martel) Aniszewski.

Mrs. Ayoub worked for many years as a case administrator for Blue Cross Blue...

Oct 27, 2025

Wayne Ciabaszewski

1951 - 2025

Webster – Wayne Ciabaszewski, 73, of Main St, formerly of Dudley died Monday, October 27, 2025, at UMass University Hospital. Born in Webster, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy (Volker) Ciabazewski.

Mr. Ciabaszewski worked as a handyman for many years.

Wayne...

Oct 27, 2025

Roland A. Gagnon

1966 - 2025

Shrewsbury - Roland A. Gagnon passed away on October 27, 2025, taking his final breath free from pain and finally wrapped in the calm and comfort he deserved.

He lived life on his own terms — with wit, stubborn charm, and a quiet understanding of what really...

Oct 22, 2025

Randy Michael Chamberland 1967-2025

Moosup – Randy Michael Chamberland, age 58, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Randy was born in Putnam, CT, son of the late Donald "Big Butch" and Kathleen (Roy) Chamberland and lived in Moosup all his life. He was a self-employed truck driver, owning and...

Oct 22, 2025

Josephine R. Urich

1923 - 2025

East Brookfield – Josephine R. (Gwizdala) Urich, 102, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at The Meadows Health Care Center.  She was the loving wife of the late Louis Urich, Sr.  Born in Thompson, CT, she was the daughter of the late Antoni and Joanna (Karnas) Gwizdala.

Mrs....

Oct 20, 2025

Suzane M. (Tetreault) Bonneau 1950 – 2025

Webster – Suzanne M. "Scoop" (Tetreault) Bonneau, age 74, died on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

Suzanne was born in Webster, daughter of the late Arthur and Sally (Kochanowski) Tetreault and lived in Webster all of her life.  She was a truck driver,...

Oct 18, 2025

Melissa Ann Merchant 1987 – 2025

Southbridge – Melissa Ann Merchant, age 38, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and granddaughter, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Milford Regional Hospital.

Melissa was born in Ware, MA, daughter of Richard Merchant and Lori (Derosier) Merchant.  She was a personal care assistant for many years, having worked at Brookhaven...

Oct 16, 2025

Karen C. Higgins 1960-2025

Webster – Karen C. Higgins, age 64, died Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston.

Karen was born in Webster, daughter of the late Dean and Maryann (Spitz) Higgins and was lifelong resident of Webster.  She was a 1978 graduate of Bartlett High School.  She was last...

Oct 15, 2025

Barbara E. (Kozlowski) D'Alessandro 1942 – 2025

Webster - Barbara E. (Kozlowski) D'Alessandro, age 83, beloved wife of James "Jim" P. D'Alessandro, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home that she so loved.

Barbara was born in Webster, MA, daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Vajcovec) Kozlowski and lived in...

Oct 14, 2025

Virginia T. (Wasielewski) Zalewski 1939-2025

Virginia T. (Wasielewski) Zalewski, 86, passed away peacefully in her home as she was surrounded by love and family. A woman of remarkable compassion and grace, Virginia lived her life with a radiant positive energy that touched everyone she met.

She devoted many years to her work in retail, where...

Oct 2, 2025

Marija (Rrufa) Papas 1938 – 2025

Marija (Rrufa) Papas, age 87, beloved wife of the late Ligor Papas, died Thursday, October 2, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Health Care, Worcester.

Marija was born in Durres, Albania, daughter of the late Vasil and Efterpi (Papakostandini) Rrufa and lived in Albania most of her life before coming to...

Sep 30, 2025

Helen M. (Capozzoli) Hejwosz 1923 – 2025

Webster- Helen M. (Capozzoli) Hejwosz, age102, beloved wife of the late Henry H. Hejwosz, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Webster Manor Health Care.

Helen was born in Webster, MA, daughter of the late Pasquale and Theresa (DiGioia) Capozzoli, and lived in Webster all her life.  She was...

Sep 17, 2025

Barbara J. Duffy

1932 – 2025

Sterling – Barbara J. (Matthews) Duffy, 93, of Clinton Rd., died Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025, at home with her loving daughter and son in law by her side.  She was the loving wife of the late Edward Duffy.  Born in Lancaster on July 24, 1932, she was the...

Sep 16, 2025

Helen K. Zenon

June 19th 1949 – September 16th 2025

Helen K. Zenon, beloved wife, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at the age of 76.

Born on June 19, 1949, in New York City, Helen later made Webster, Massachusetts her home, where she built a life rooted...

Sep 6, 2025

Donald J. Polena

1935 - 2025

Webster – Donald J. Polena, 90, formerly of Brook St., died Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Harrington Memorial Hospital.  He was the loving husband of the late Anna A. (Krysiak) Polena for 55 years.

Mr. Polena worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator.

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Aug 31, 2025

Alice May Gilman

1930 - 2025

Webster – Alice M. (MacGinnis) Gilman, 95, of Thompson Rd., died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Umass Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Irene (Hewitt) MacGinnis.

Mrs. Gilman worked for a short time as a seamstress...

Aug 31, 2025

Steven Paul Ozaniak

1956 - 2025

Webster – Steven P. Ozaniak, 69, of Myrtle Ave, died Sunday, August 31, 2025, at UMASS University Hospital.  He was the loving husband for 37 years of the late Cathy (Barney) Ozaniak who died on January 7, 2020.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late John...

Aug 29, 2025

David John Armstrong

1964 - 2025

Webster – David J. Armstrong, 60, of Lincoln St., formerly of FL, died Friday, August 29, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, after a lengthy illness. Born in Webster, he was the son of Pauline (Konkel) Armstrong and her longtime companion, Brian Germain of Webster and the late David...