Obituaries

May 1, 2018

Julia Spitz, 98 Dudley Julia (Bielik) Spitz passed peacefully to heaven on May 1 surrounded by the loving good-byes of her family. Julia lived all ninety-eight years of her life to the fullest. She grew up in a family of thirteen children and remained close to her siblings her whole life. She carried on her family spirit and raised...

Apr 30, 2018

Dudley- Donald P. Girardin age 75 died Monday, April 30, 2018.  He leaves a son Donald M. Girardin and his wife Jannie of CT a daughter Judy A. Leger and her husband Daniel of Dudley, two brothers Richard Girardin of Webster, Phillip Girardin of Anchorage, Alaska, three sisters, Sylvia Patnode of Florida, Barbara Conary of VA, Cynthia Mixon of...

Apr 25, 2018

Webster-Romona L. (O'Rourke) Adair age 59 died Wed. April 25, 2018 at her home.  She leaves her husband of seventeen years, Joseph W. Adair Sr.  She also leaves two sons James Butler and Joseph W. Adair Jr. , a daughter Mariah Adaire all of Webster, two brothers Reginald O'Rourke Jr. and Patrick O'Rourke both of FL. a sister Margaret...

Apr 24, 2018

Rutland- June A. (Collins) Kane -- of Rutland,MA , ​passed away peacefully on April  24,2018.​ She leaves her Husband Edward H. Kane Jr. of Rutland, MA. her seven children. Sandra Ackerman of Rutland, Susan Johnson of Holden,Cynthia Merchant of Holden, Steven Kane of Omaha, Nebraska, Robin Houde of Shrewsbury, , Brian Kane of Barre, and Holly Kane of Barre, ...

Apr 23, 2018

Brookfield- Dr. Peter M. Levine, 69 , formerly of Longmeadow, MA passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Melanie (Steibel) Levine, sons, Todd (Lilia) of Barrington RI, Evan (Emily) of Hopkinton MA, Jay of Bedford MA, grandchildren Sofia, Julia and Drew, brother Carl Levine...

Apr 22, 2018

Sturbridge- Charlotte M. (Letourneau) Lloyd age 86 died Sunday, April 22, 2018.  She was the wife of the late Pearlmon Lloyd who died in 1998.  She leaves four sons; Mark Lloyd and his wife Debbie of Naugatuck, CT, Eric Lloyd and his wife Tricia of Stowe, Ohio, Francis Lloyd and his wife Linda of N. Brookfield and Andrew of...

Apr 22, 2018

Webster- Sandra M. (Hryzan) Papierski age 69 died Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Harrington at Hubbard in Webster.  She was the wife of the late Thomas A.. Papierski who died in 2017.  She leaves two sons, Thomas Papierski and his wife Amy of FL and Mark A. Papierski and his wife April of Webster.  She also  leaves a daughter,...

Apr 20, 2018

Dudley-Helen M.(Pikora) Rukat, 90, passed away on Friday, April 20, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster after a period of declining health. Her husband of 38 years, Carol P. Rukat, died in 2015. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was born in Dudley, MA, one of 16 children of the late John and the late Ann...

Apr 18, 2018

Worcester- Chris J. Martell age 29 died Wednesday, April 18, 2018.  He leaves his parents, Veronica A. (Fisher) Martell of Worcester, and the late Roger Martell of Worcester a brother Jon Martell of West Boylston.

He was born in Worcester.  Chris was a cook at area restaurants.  There are no calling hours, all services are private.  The...

Apr 18, 2018

Webster- James L. Klebart age 86 died Wed. April 18, 2018 at Webster Manor.  He was the husband of the late Janice (St. Germaine) Klebart who died in 2013.  He leaves a sons, Lee Michael of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ron Klebart of FL, Kevin Michael of Webster and  daughters, Donna Michael of Webster and Barbara Ann Klebart Perry of...

Apr 13, 2018

Dudley- Bradford L. Peckham, 82, passed away on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Webster Manor. He leaves his  son, Stephen Peckham of Petersham; and cousin, Earle Durkee of Dudley.  He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Peckham; a daughter; and two brothers; Stewart D. Peckham of Dudley and Prescott H. Peckham of Sturbridge.  Bradford was born in Dudley, son...

Apr 11, 2018

Webster- Stanwood L. Brooks age 79 died Wed. April 11, 2018 at Harrington Hospital, Southbridge.  He leaves his three sisters; Sylvia M. Clinton of Webster, Ruth Ferschke of Webster and Alice Chirpich of Dudley  a brother Royce Brooks of Putnam, CT.

He was born in Boston, son of the late Frederick Brooks and Alice Schremser Brooks living...

Apr 11, 2018

Wayland-Mary K. (Robison) Mantin age 100 died April 11, 2018 at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Natick.  She was the wife of the late Joseph L. Mantin.  She was born in Monongahela, PA daughter of the late Silas H. Robison and Ellen B. (Wyley) Robison.  She leaves a daughter Joanne Weiner of Wayland.  There are...

Apr 9, 2018

Charlton- Sophie G. (Gervickes) Quinlin, 102, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at The Overlook in Charlton.  She is survived by her son, Gary Augustine and his wife Gerri of Charlton; and her granddaughter Carla Peloquin of Londonderry, NH.  She was predeceased by her son, William Quinlin and twelve brothers and sisters.

Sophie was born in...

Apr 9, 2018

Dudley- Randy Lee Courtemanche Sr., 57, passed away peacefully at home the morning of Monday April 9th, 2018  with his family by his side. Randy's final days were spent in comfort, surrounded by family and friends.

Randy was born on November 7, 1960 in Southbridge, to Leo and Gloria Courtemanche and is survived by his mother, Gloria,...

Apr 9, 2018

Charlton- William H. Murphy McGuiness, 69, of Charlton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 9, 2018 at Harrington Memorial Hospital with his wife, family and friends by his side.  He is survived by his loving wife Kathy L. (Smith) McGuiness of 38 years. He also leaves several nephews and nieces and great nephews and great nieces that he loved,...

Apr 4, 2018

Webster- Sheila M. (Ciabaszewski) McDowell, 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.  She leaves a son, Keith McDowell of Woodstock CT.; two daughters, Cheryl A. McDowell and Lisa McDowell of CA; her mother, Dorothy (Volker) Ciabaszewski; two brothers, Bobby Ciabaszewski of Dudley, Wayne Ciabaszewski of Webster; two sisters, Linda Gabler of Brimfield, Wendy Ciabaszewski of Charlton; eight grandchildren...

Apr 4, 2018

Putnam, CT- Kerry L. Field age 60 died Wed. April 4, 2018 with his loving family at his side. He leaves his loving wife of 30 years, Lisa J. (Shields) Field.  He also leaves three sons, Justin Field, Jaime Field of Putnam and Shane Field of Attawaugan, a daughter Katie Field  of Putnam.  He also leaves a brother Michael...

Apr 2, 2018

Spencer- Michael J. Williams age 77 died Monday at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge.  He was the husband of the late Bette J. (Christy) Williams who died Dec. of 2016.  He leaves two sons, Michael Williams and his wife Mary of Woodstock, CT , Scott Williams and his companion Lori Derosier of Warren, MA., two grandchildren, Tyler and Stephanie.  He...

Mar 31, 2018

Quinebaug, CT- John C. Jones, age 83, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on Saturday March 31, 2018 after a short illness, surrounded by his family. His loving wife of 50 years, Carolyn A. Jones passed away in 2009.  John was the owner of Hilltop Archery in Webster, MA. He was an accomplished archer and an...