Obituaries

Aug 11, 2025

Dianne J. Warg

1942 - 2025

Reedsville, PA – Dianne J. (Katrenak) Warg, 82, of Brooknar Dr., formerly of Webster, died Monday, August 11, 2025, at home.  She was the loving wife of Arthur Warg.  Born in Webster, she was the daughter of the late George and Rita (Nowak) Katrenak.

Mrs. Warg worked...

Aug 11, 2025

Joyce Frances Montague

1941 - 2025

Worcester – Joyce F. (Pollinger) Montague, 84, of Salisbury St., died Monday afternoon, August 11, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Longtime companion of the late Edwin J. Amiot. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Gertrude (McCully) Pollinger.

Joyce...

Aug 9, 2025

Hope Fitz

1934 - 2025

Woodstock, CT - Hope Fitz, 91, beloved mother, friend and professor, passed away on August 9, 2025.

Hope was born in California, where she lived, earned her Ph.D in Asian and Comparative Philosophy and taught philosophy, until she moved to CT in 1988 to embark on her journey...

Aug 9, 2025

Lorraine E. Polletta

1929 - 2025

Webster – Lorraine E. (Rekowski) Polletta, 95, formerly of Maple St., died Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at Lanessa Extended Care Center. She was the loving wife for sixty-five years of the late Henry J. Polletta who passed away on December 5, 2015.  Born in Webster, she was the...

Aug 9, 2025

Albert R. Cournoyer

1944-2025

Albert R. Cournoyer, 81, passed away August 8, 2025 in his home on Webster Lake, surrounded by family. Albert was one of twelve born to Aime and Beatrice (Maynard) Cournoyer. Raised on a cattle farm on Fiske Hill in Sturbridge, Albert learned the value of hard work early in life.

Aug 6, 2025

Gary Paul Mager

1952 - 2025

Moosup – Gary P. Mager, 73, of Prospect St., died Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Hartford Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Katherine (Cote) Mager.  Born in Norwich, he was the son of the late Richard I. and Lorraine (Collard) Mager.

Mr. Mager worked in the...

Aug 5, 2025

Lydia Kowalski Cane

1932 – 2025

Gainesville, FL - Lydia K Cane passed away at Magnolia Ridge on August 5th after an extended illness due to a serious fall. There will be a gathering of friends to remember her at Haven Hospice at 4200 NW 90 Blvd, Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, August 26 at 4:30....

Aug 4, 2025

Roman Michael Mitchell March 9, 1985 – August 4, 2025

Roman Mitchell, 40, of Worcester, passed away on August 4, 2025. Born on March 9, 1985, Roman was the beloved son of Michelle (Babbitt) Brannen and was predeceased by his father, Roman Brannen.

Roman was a devoted father to his children , Paris Russell, Serenity...

Aug 3, 2025

Charles D. Edmonds, Jr.

1948 - 2025

Worcester - Charles D. Edmonds, Jr., 77, died Sunday, August 3, 2025. He was the loving husband of Katherine "Rose" (Simpson) Edmonds for 58 Years. Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of the late Charles D. Edmonds Sr. and the late Beatrice (Morris) Edmonds.

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Aug 2, 2025

Donald Kevin Andre, Jr.

1978 – 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Kevin Andre, Jr., beloved father, artist, son, brother, and friend, who departed this life on August 2, 2025, at the age of 46.

Born on December 30, 1978, Donald brought creativity, warmth, and unmistakable...

Aug 1, 2025

Paula M. DiGiovanni

1935 - 2025

Colchester, CT – Paula M. (Provitali) DiGiovanni, 90, of Harvest Ln., died Friday evening, August 1, 2025, at Middlesex Hospital.  She was the loving wife of the late Ralph DiGiovanni, who died on June 8, 2018.  Born in Rome, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Umberto and...

Jul 26, 2025

Marilyn J. Stevens

1936 - 2025

Barre – Marilyn J. (Bentley) Stevens, 89, formerly of Washburn Rd, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital.  She was the loving wife of the late Walter Kustra, Charles Dangutis, and Raymond F. Stevens, Sr.  Born in Ware, she was the daughter of the late John H....

Jul 26, 2025

Carol A. Williams

1942 - 2025

Webster – Carol A. (Brousseau) Williams, 82, Formerly of Park St., died Saturday morning, July 26, 2025, at Webster Manor surrounded by her loving family.. She was the loving wife of the late William B. Carroll, Jr who died in 1996 and Raymond G. Williams who died in 2019....

Jul 26, 2025

James R. Sullivan

1946 - 2025

Webster – James R. Sullivan, 79, formerly of Worcester and Millbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Brookside Health Care Center in Webster. He was a United States Army Veteran.

Jimmie is predeceased by his parents, Helen (Buttrick) Sullivan Trzcinski and her husband Bennie....

Jul 23, 2025

Jean M. Mackowiak 1968-2025

Dudley – Jean M. Mackowiak, age 57, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at UMASS Memorial HealthCare – University Campus, Worcester.

Jean was born in Webster, MA, daughter of Millicent A. (Record) Mackowiak of Dudley and the late John J. Mackowiak.  She was an Administrative Assistant at Verizon for the past 33...

Jul 14, 2025

Donald C. Vaundell, Jr.

1942 - 2025

Southbridge – Donald C. Vaundell, Jr., 82, formerly of Theresa Ave, died Monday morning, July 14, 2025, in Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Born in Southbridge, he was the son of the late Donald C. and Mildred A. (Phillips) Vaundell Sr. He was a graduate of the Charlton High...

Jul 12, 2025

Frances B. Lubans

1940 - 2025

Worcester – Frances B. (Chouinard) Lubans, 85, of Mary Scano Dr., died Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the Christopher House.  Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Leona (Gonyer) Chouinard.

Mrs. Lubans was the owner and operator of The Coffee Shop in...

Jul 8, 2025

Michael P. Olson

1946 – 2025

Thompson, CT – Michael P Olson, 79, passed away on July 8, 2025. Michael was born in Southbridge, MA on June 14, 1946, son of the late William and Bridget (Hmay) Olson, Sr. also of Southbridge, MA.

He attended Southbridge schools and was a graduate of Quinsigamond...

Jul 4, 2025

Damon Dennis Anderson 1968 - 2025

Webster – Damon Dennis Anderson, 57, of Wyman St., died in his sleep on Friday, July 4, 2025, at home.  He was the loving husband of Cathy M. (Boisclair) Anderson. Born in Webster, he was the son of Frances J. (Beaushene) Anderson of Webster and the late Dennis R. Anderson who...

Jun 28, 2025

Margaret J. Nichols

1942 - 2025

Charlton - Margaret J. Nichols, 83, of Charlton, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday evening, June 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late George N. Nichols, Sr.

Margaret worked for many years as an assembler at Custom Kits...