Obituaries

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...

Jun 21, 2025

Norman S. Powell

1954 - 2025

Webster – Norman S. Powell, 71, of N. Main St., died Saturday, June 21, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital.  He was the loving husband of the late Sheilah (Schechner) Powell who passed away on May 18, 2025.  Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Frederick and...

Jun 15, 2025

Robert A. Fontaine

1942 - 2025

Auburn – Robert A. Fontaine, 82, of Burnett St., died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Millie (Adam) Fontaine.  Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Lillian (Ridlon) Fontaine.

Mr. Fontaine worked as...

Jun 8, 2025

Stephen Craig "Steve" Desborough

April 19, 1960 – June 8, 2025

Stephen Craig Desborough, lovingly known as Steve, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was 65 years old.

Born on April 19, 1960, in Redwood City, California, Steve was the beloved son of the late Jean and...

Jun 7, 2025

Donald "Donnie" N. Robillard

1949 - 2025

Dayville - Donald "Donnie" Norman Robillard, 76, of Dayville passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Providence, RI at Hope Hospice. Donnie was the son of Donald Armand and Germaine Regina (Genest) Robillard.

Donnie was a proud Vietnam Veteran who was honorably discharged in April...

May 30, 2025

Isabella Marie Howard

2025 - 2025

Danielson – Isabella M. Howard, became an angel on Friday, May 30, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Hospital. Born in Putnam, CT, she was the infant daughter of Mason Howard of Chepachet, RI and Kali Kenney of Danielson, CT.

Isabella is survived by her parents, her big sister,...

May 29, 2025

Germaine A. Earle

1943 - 2025

Putnam – Germaine A. (Plasse) Earle, 81, of Sabin St., passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Day Kimball Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Webster, she was the daughter of the late Albin and Esther (Korch) Plasse.

Mrs. Earle was primarily a...

May 19, 2025

Mark R. Plasse 1976-2025

North Grosvenordale – Mark Richard Plasse, age 49, beloved husband of Stephanie (Hughes) Plasse, died Monday, May 19, 2025, at home.

Mark was born in Southbridge, MA on January 13, 1976, son of Christyne Plasse.  He worked as a Production Lead at Gentex Optics in Dudley.  He enjoyed playing billiards, Muay...

May 17, 2025

Anna M. Arsenault

July 23, 1935 - May 17, 2025

Leominster – Anna M. (Scipione) Arsenault, 89, a lifelong Leominster resident, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at UMASS Memorial Health Alliance Hospital.

She was the cherished wife of Joseph Arsenault with whom she shared 67 wonderful...