Obituaries

Leo J. Courtemanche

Leo J. Courtemanche

Jan 14, 2017

Leo J. Courtemanche, age 81, of Dudley, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Southbridge Rehabilitation Healthcare Center.

He leaves his wife of 58 years, Gloria J. (Regimbal) Courtemanche of Dudley; five sons, Randy Courtemanche of Webster, Robert Courtemanche of Webster, Steven Courtemanche of Webster, Gary Courtemanche of Webster and Michael Courtemanche of Dudley; a daughter, Sherry Courtemanche...

Lorraine (Cusson)  White

Lorraine (Cusson) White

Jan 14, 2017

Lorraine (Cusson) White, age 88, of Webster, died Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

She was the wife of the late John White.  She leaves two sons, Richard White and his wife Rachel of Webster, Gary White and his wife Deb of North Grosvenordale; a sister, Irene Greenwood and her husband, James of...

Susie J. (Lizotte)  Bliss

Susie J. (Lizotte) Bliss

Jan 13, 2017

North Brookfield- Susie J. (Lizotte) Bliss, age 89, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at her home.

She was the wife of the late Everett C. Bliss, who died in 2005.  She leaves a son, Charles J. Bliss of North Brookfield; two daughters, Tonya and her husband William Harry of Bondsville, Dianne and her husband Albert McGrath of...

Carol A. (Billings)  Barbeau

Carol A. (Billings) Barbeau

Jan 11, 2017

Carol A. (Bllings) Barbeau, age 74, of Southbridge, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

She leaves two sons, Michael Barbeau of Woodstock and Joseph Pepin of Danielson; a daughter, Lisa Lyon of Rogers; three sisters, Barbara Jurczyk of Florida, Dorothy Gilbert of Taftsville and Robin Albee of Brooklyn; 3 grandchildren, three great grandsons...

Jottie L. Mills Sr.

Jottie L. Mills Sr.

Jan 10, 2017

Jottie L. Mills Sr., age 82. of Webster, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare - University Campus, Worcester.

He leaves two sons, Jottie L. Mills Jr. and his fiancee Kay Young, Richard Mills and his fiancée Janie Ahedo, all of Webster; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  He  was predeceased by nine brothers and sisters....

Louis A.C. Tella

Louis A.C. Tella

Jan 5, 2017

Louis A. C. Tella, age 50, of Putnam, died Thursday, January 5, 2017, at Day Kimball Hospital.

He leaves his wife of 26 years, Kellee J. (Marschall) Tella of Putnam; a son, Anthony Tella of Putnam; two daughters, Lauren Fierro of Lowell and Brittney Tella of Putnam; a brother, Joseph Tella of Southbridge; five sisters, Theresa Chubbs...

Stephen Gottlieb

Stephen Gottlieb

Jan 2, 2017

Stephen Gottlieb, age 66, of Woodstock, died Monday, January 2, 2017, at home, surrounded by his family,

He leaves his wife of 45 years, Marylou Davis of Woodstock; a son, Joseph Gottlieb of Thompson; a daughter, Amber Tourlentes and her husband Stephen of Somerville, MA; two grandchildren, Theo and Eli Tourlentes of Somerville,

Stephen was...

Donald Shenette

Donald Shenette

Dec 27, 2016

Donald Shenette, age 58, of Oxford, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 37 years, Linda A. (Goddard) Shenette of Oxford; two sons, Eric D. Shenette and his wife Lindsay of Oxford, Corey D. Shenette and his wife Tara of Oxford; two grandchildren, Travis and Jenna.  He also leaves...

Bradley S. Rice

Bradley S. Rice

Dec 27, 2016

Bradley S. Rice, age 60, of New Braintree, died Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He leaves his wife of 28 years, Deborah M. (Ayotte) Rice of New Braintree; a daughter, Brianna Rice of New Braintree; a brother, Donald Rice of Spencer; a sister, Susan Rice Myers of Sutton; his mother, Velmer (Frietsch) Rice of Spencer.  He was predeceased by a ...

Todd J. Allen

Todd J. Allen

Dec 26, 2016

Todd Jeremiah Allen, age 18, of Sterling, died Monday, December 26, 2016.

He leaves his parents, Todd D. and Christina (Dillon) Allen of Sterling; one sister, Diana Croonenberghs of Sterling.

He was born September 19, 1998 in Putnam CT.  He worked for Hank Graffs Antiques in Killingly. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, mechanical work on...

Bette J. (Christy)  Williams

Bette J. (Christy) Williams

Dec 26, 2016

Bette J. (Christy) Williams, age 75, of Spencer, died Monday, December 26, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

She leaves her husband, Michael J. Williams of Spencer; two sons, Michael Williams and his wife Mary of Woodstock, Scott Williams and his companion, Lori Desrosier of Warren; two sisters, Gail Pierpoint of Sturbridge and Karen Taylor of Millbury;...

William F. Armstrong

William F. Armstrong

Dec 23, 2016

William F. Armstrong, age 88, of Dudley, died Friday, December 23, 2016, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 61 years, Ann L. (Wardwell) Armstrong of Dudley; three sons, William Armstrong II of Worcester, Barry Armstrong of Dudley and Robert Armstrong of Webster; a brother, Wayne Armstrong of Worcester; two sisters, Carol Gilroy of...

Alice M. (Johnson)  Bonneau

Alice M. (Johnson) Bonneau

Dec 23, 2016

Alice M. (Johnson) Bonneau, age 90, of Webster, died Friday, December 23, 2016 at Webster Manor.

She leaves a son, Charles A. Bonneau Jr. of Deland, Florida; a daughter, Jeanne L. Rivers of Webster; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers, Stanley Johnson, Hilding Johnson, Henry Johnson, Helmet Johnson; and by her sisters,...

Cecelia F. (Klatecki)  Graham

Cecelia F. (Klatecki) Graham

Dec 21, 2016

Cecelia F. (Klatecki) Graham, age 94 of Dudley, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at home.

She was the wife of the late Robert M. Graham, who died February 1, 2009.  She leaves two sons, Richard R. Graham and his wife Brenda of Charlton, James M. Graham of Dudley; two grandsons, Nicholas Graham and Jason Graham.  She was...

Edward M. Therrien

Edward M. Therrien

Dec 21, 2016

Edward M. Therrien, age 56, of North Grosvenordale, a loving husband, father, son and brother, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his wife of 11 years, Kylee D. (Warren) Therrien of North Grosvenordale; his parents, George and Jacqueline (Savage) Therrien of North Grosvenordale; two sons, Mark Therrien of North...

Mary A. (Bogdewicz)  Johnson

Mary A. (Bogdewicz) Johnson

Dec 18, 2016

Mary A.  (Bogdewicz) Johnson, age 93 of Millbury, died Sunday, December 18, 2016 at home.

Her husband, Norman G. Johnson, died in 1974.  She leaves a son, Bruce Johnson and his wife Linda of Millbury, with whom she made her home; a daughter, Susan Del Nostro and her husband Carmen of Nevada; a sister, Wanda Novak of...

Allan R. Ambruson

Allan R. Ambruson

Dec 17, 2016

Allan R. Ambruson, age 80, of Putnam, died Saturday, December 17, 2016, at home.

He leaves his companion of 16 years, Jeannette (Jason) Lepasio of Putnam; two step-daughters, Lorna Caprio of Woodstock and Lynnette Smith of Putnam; a brother, Lyndon Ambruson and his wife Lisa of Warren; two sisters, Lois Charlebois and her husband Paul of Florida,...

Beth (Collette)  Sledzik-Shiner

Beth (Collette) Sledzik-Shiner

Dec 13, 2016

Beth (Collette) Sledzik-Shiner, age 89, of Dudley, MA, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at home.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Edward J. Sledzik and by her second husband, Bernard Shiner.  She leaves two sons, Richard Sledzik and his wife Carolyn of Brockton, Gary Sledzik of Dudley; four daughters, Sheila Rego of Whitinsville, Paula Olsen and...

Anna L. (Denardis)  Tracey

Anna L. (Denardis) Tracey

Dec 13, 2016

Anna L. (DeNardis) Tracey, age 86, of Dudley, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

Her husband of 58 years, Weston P. Tracey Jr. predeceased her on December 20, 2008.  She is survived by three sons, Richard R. Tracey of Webster, David T. Tracey of Worcester and Raymond P. Tracey of Millville; one brother,...