Obituaries

Nov 27, 2025

Jean Ann Bellen 1958 – 2025

Jean Ann Bellen, age 67, of Woodstock, CT, died Thursday, November 27, 2025, at home.

Jean was born in Holden, MA, daughter of the late Walter Sr. and Marjorie (Canney) Bellen. Jean worked for many years at Stevens Linen and later worked as a CNA – Home Health Aid. ...

Nov 26, 2025

Sharon M. (Duval) Paradis 1948 – 2025

Sharon M. (Duval) Paradis, 77, of Pascoag, RI, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Overlook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pascoag. She was the wife of the late Richard A. Paradis, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage until his passing on October 31, 2024.

Nov 25, 2025

Edward H. Williams Sr. 1955 - 2025

Edward H. Williams Sr., age 70, of East Brookfield, beloved husband of Carol (Unwin) Williams, died Saturday, November 22, 2025, at home.

Edward was born in Worcester, son of the late George M. & Madeline C. (Blouvin) Williams. He lived in East Brookfield for the past eleven years,...

Nov 24, 2025

Robert J. Lombardi 1941 – 2025

Robert J. "Bob" Lombardi, age 84, of Webster, died Monday, November 24, 2025, at Webster Manor.

Bob was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Pasquale and Rose (Chioda) Lombardi and lived in Worcester most of his life, relocating to Webster five years ago. Bob was a graduate...

Nov 23, 2025

Raymond G. Leo 1947 - 2025

Raymond G. Leo, age 78, of Dudley, beloved husband of Sharon E. (Pupka) Leo, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Raymond was born in Webster, MA, son of the late Raymond E. & Jeanne (Gravel) Leo. Raymond earned his bachelor's degree from Nichols...

Nov 22, 2025

Sally I. Heeps 1943 - 2025

Sally I. Heeps, age 82, formerly of East Douglas, died on  Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Brookside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Webster.

Sally was born in Oxford, MA, daughter of the late Leo H. and Rita M. (Childs) Heeps.  She lived in the Douglas area all her life.

Nov 20, 2025

Carmen M. Romero Colon 1980 – 2025

Carmen Michelle Romero Colon, age 45, of Worcester, formerly of Webster, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

She leaves her father, Jose Romero of New York; her mother, Carmen Colon of Webster; her companion, "Chop" of Worcester; three brothers, Jose Romero of Webster,...

Nov 20, 2025

Arthur J. Bonneau Jr. "Bunjie" 1946 – 2025

Brimfield, MA - Arthur J. "Bunjie" Bonneau Jr., age 79, beloved husband of Linda (Racicot) Bonneau, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at home in his sleep.

Art was born in Southbridge, MA, son of the late Arthur J. Sr. and Mary (Michalczyk) Bonneau and lived in Brimfield...

Nov 17, 2025

Laura Mary Vear 1957 – 2025

North Grosvenordale – Laura Mary (Tetreault) Vear, age 68, beloved wife of James D. Vear, died Monday, November 17, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Laura was born in Cumberland, Rhode Island, daughter of the late Laurent and Joan (Duval) Tetreault.  She earned her Master's Degree from...

Nov 16, 2025

Georgianna M. (Smith) Benson 1937 - 2025

Georgianna Mary (Smith) Benson, of Webster, Massachusetts, passed away on November 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 87. Born in Webster in 1937, Georgianna was the daughter of the late George H. Smith and Anna R. Smith. She was a lifelong member of the Webster...

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...