Obituaries

Apr 3, 2020

Gerald C Carlson 80 years young.

Jerry Carlson passed away on April 3, 2020 after complications from COVID-19. Jerry was a hardworking family man, outdoorsman and animal lover. He was a veteran of the US Army and worked as a sheet metal worker and belonged to sheet metal workers union 63 for most of his life.

Apr 2, 2020

West Warren- Suzanne M. Parslow passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her home.  She leaves her children Rosann Goodine, Donald Goodine, Robert Goodine, Tina Goodine, Ira Estabrook and Scott Goodine, fifteen grandchilden, 32 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.  She was the daughter of the late Donald L. Clevland and Mary L. Clevland.

There are...

Apr 2, 2020

Southbridge- Barbara R. (Bazinet) Yeagher Dalterio age 92 passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Overlook Masonic Home, Charlton;

She leaves sons, Robert Yeagher Jr. of Thompson, CT and Brian Yeagher of Dudley, daughters, Jean E. Walker of Webster and Michelle F. Yeagher of Sterling, CT, twelve grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Barbara had a son who...

Apr 2, 2020

North Grosvenordale, Ct- James J. LaRochelle age 60 passed away Thursday morning, April 2, 2020, at the University of MA Healthcare Center Hopsital, Worcester, MA.  He leaves his loving wife Laura J. Hackett, and a son Tyler Day both of North Grosvenordale,  He also leaves his parents, Roland LaRochelle and Mary (Bachand) LaRochelle and a brother Roland LaRochelle and...

Apr 1, 2020

Charlton – Herbert E. "Gene" Thompson, 93, formerly of Sandwich, MA passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Gene was born to Harry and Grace (Brug) Thompson in the small town of Plainville, MA; he graduated from the Mass Maritime Academy in 1945.  At the end WWII Gene was aboard...

Mar 31, 2020

Dudley - Jeannette Laincz passed away on March 31, 2020; She was pre-deceased by her husband of 63 years, John Laincz and her daughter Donna Hohler; She leaves her son-in-law Robert Hohler, two grandchildren Dr. Stephanie Pennington and her husband Bryan of Woodbridge, CT, and Jonathan Hohler and his wife Melissa of Dudley, MA; three great-grandchildren, Vincent Pennington and...

Mar 28, 2020

Charlton - Lucille (Bodiford) Steibel, 96, passed away at the Masonic Overlook Health Center on March 28, 2020;

She is survive by her husband William Steibel and her daughter Melanie Levine.  Lucille was born in Columbus, Georgia on December 28, 1923, daughter of the late Bennie and Mae Lilly (Purvis) Bodiford; she was a teacher for many...

Mar 24, 2020

James Weiss 54, of Thompson CT passed away at home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer on March 24, 2020.

Jamie leaves his high school sweetheart and wife Tammy (Rohr)Weiss of 32 years; his daughter Samantha Rogers and her husband Zakary Rogers. The joy of his heart, his grand-daughter Ava Marie Rogers; he was...

Mar 24, 2020

Webster – Yvette D. (Corriveau) Devault, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday March 24, 2020.

Being predeceased by her husband, the late Arthur Devault, Yvette is survived by two brothers: Rene Corriveau of Fl, and Lucian Corriveau of NY; her daughter in law Debbie Champagne who lived with and cared for her for the past...

Mar 23, 2020

Worcester- Frederick A. Baird Jr. age 73 passed away Monday morning at the St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA.  He leaves his wife of 35 years Sharan A. (Springer) Baird of Worcester.  He also leaves daughters, Jessica Ring and her wife Erinn of Worcester and Pamela Cavallo and her husband Jaye of NJ, also sons, Craig and Jason of Worcester, ...

Mar 21, 2020

Quinebaug, Ct- Mary (Jordache) LeCour age 73 passed away at her home, Saturday March 21, 2020.  She leaves her husband Robert LeCour of Quinebaug and a daughter Victoria Woodmancy and her husband Joseph of Huntington Beach, CA, five grandchildren, Alexandra, Kimberly, Nicholas, Ian and Ivy. She also had a son that predeceased her, Soren Laica of CA.  She was...

Mar 21, 2020

In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.  Psalm 4:8

Eugenia Mary (Evanski) Kubiak passed away peacefully on the 21st of March 2020 at Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center in Natick, MA. She was a lifelong resident of Webster and Dudley. Affectionately known as Nanny, she was a...

Mar 21, 2020

Dudley – Vasilios T. "Bill" Siozopoulos, 93, entered Paradise on Saturday March 21, 2020.

Being predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years Sophia (Kotoulas) Siozopoulos in 2010,  Vasilios is survived by two daughters: Steliane Thompson and her husband David of Holden, and Despina Kiely of Dudley; his brother Theophilos Siozopoulos of Thessaloniki, Greece;  five grandchildren: William,...

Mar 19, 2020

Webster – Baisley "June" Herbin, 76, passed away on Thursday March 19, 2020 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Baisley is survived by his longtime companion Linda Froneberger;  four children: Malinda Hughes, Ricky Herbin, Shirley Rumrill, and Corey Dumas; three siblings: Maimon Herbin, Beatrice Tucker, and Ronnie Herbin; eight grandchildren: Antioe Herbin, Nikesha Summers, Latoya Herbin, Kevin...

Mar 18, 2020

Russell G. Norwood Sr. 72, formerly of Worcester passed away March 18, 2020 at Harrington Healthcare - Hubbard Campus. He leaves three children, Michael Norwood and his wife Tammy, Russell Norwood Jr. and his wife Wendy; Kellie Theriault and her husband Joshua. He also leaves several grandchildren and his brothers Stanley Norwood Jr and George Norwood. He is pre-deceased by...

Mar 18, 2020

Dudley – Cheryl C. (Devine) Merrill, 72, passed away at the UMass Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday March 18, 2020.

Cheryl is survived by her sister Cindy Napolitano, and her brothers Richard and Robert Devine.

Cheryl was born in Lynn, MA on January 18, 1948, daughter of James and Betty (Stickney) Devine.  Cheryl earned her...

Mar 18, 2020

Worcester – Bernardette S. McBride, 71, passed away on Wednesday March 18, 2020 while at home surrounded by the love of his family.

Bernardette is survived his son Christopher McBride; three daughters: Marcy Johnson, Bernadette McBride, and Angelee McBride; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Bernardette was born in Welch, West Virginia on October 31, 1948, son...

Mar 17, 2020

Webster – Joseph William "Bill" Kirby, 90, passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2020 at the home he has lived in for eight-five years, surrounded by the love of his wife and his niece Lorraine.

Joe is survived by his wife Jane (Williams) Kirby with whom he has shared sixty-two years of marriage; his brother Daniel M....

Mar 17, 2020

Southbridge- Barry B. Bessette Sr. age 57 passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Vibra Care, Leicester, MA.  He leaves his wife Danielle D. (Lind) Bessette of Southbridge, sons; Barry Bessette Jr. and his wife Maryann of Brookfield, Shawn Lind , Brian Bessette and Brandon Bessette all of Southbridge, a daughter, Alyza Bessette of Southbridge, and a grandson Christopher....

Mar 15, 2020

Dudley- Bruce W. Bishop, 69, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020 at Hubbard Hospital in Webster.

Bruce is survived by his longtime friend and provider George Kariuki, who was like a brother to him along with his roommates Jim Raicot, Russell Bruso, and Charlie Bachand; his sister Linda Ciejka and her husband Ronald of East Brookfield;...