Obituaries

Dec 12, 2016

Carol E. (Shooter) Walberg, age 76, of Woodstock, died Monday, December 12, 2016, at home, surrounded by her family.

Her husband, Donald Walberg, died in 2013.  She leaves one son, Donald R. Walberg of Pomfret; three daughters, Jill Duggan of Canton, MA., Judy Walberg and her husband Dan French of Woodstock, Kristen Walberg of Charlton, one brother,...

Dec 11, 2016

Webster- Maryann (Spitz) Higgins age 79 died Sunday, December 11, 2016 at UMASS Memorial Healthcare - University Campus, Worcester.

She was the wife of the late Dean P. Higgins, who died in 2001. She leaves two sons, Robert J. and John P. Higgins, both of Webster, two daughters, Karen C. Higgins of Webster, Kathleen and her husband...

Dec 7, 2016

George P. Tetreault, age 74. passed away on December 7th, 2016, at the Davis Place in Danielson, Connecticut.

He was born June 21st, 1942 on the family farm, Green Hollow Road, Moosup, CT, son of George and Jeanne (Desjardin) Tetreault

George leaves behind his daughters, Christine Neal and Sarah Hirst; grandchildren, Emily and Mary Neal,...

Dec 5, 2016

Todd C. Bachelder, age 46 of Orange, MA, died Monday December 5, 2016.

He leaves his mother, Diane E. Conner and step-father, Michael Conner of Templeton; his father, Paul Bachelder of Athol; a son, Christopher Bachelder of Orange; a brother, Timothy Bachelder of Royalston and a step-sister, Elizabeth Conner of Templeton.

He was born in...

Dec 5, 2016

Kathleen E. (Mooney) Snow, age 69, of Woodstock, CT died Monday, December 5, 2016, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam.

She leaves her husband of 49 years, Walter A. Snow of Woodstock; two sons, Scott T. Snow and his wife Jean of Dudley, Jason A. Snow of Woodstock; a daughter, Kelly M. Phar and her companion, Michael...

Dec 4, 2016

Florence M. (Breen) Stubbert-LeBeaux, age 87, of Worcester, died Sunday, December 4, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. Her first husband, Robert P. Stubbert Jr. died in 1973.  Her second husband, Raymond LeBeaux died in 1991.  She is survived by three sons, Robert P. Stubbert III and his wife Linda of Worcester, with whom she lived, Raymond Stubbert...

Dec 4, 2016

Richard G. Benoit Sr., age 75, of Putnam, died Sunday, December 4, 2106, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare - University Campus, Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 57 years, Barbara A. (Perry) Benoit of Putnam; a son, Mark S. Benoit and his wife Tammy of Thompson; a daughter, Donna L. Benoit and her companion Matthew Morin of Thompson;...

Dec 2, 2016

Lorraine A. (Bullens) Castell, age 73 of Petersham/Worcester, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016, at her daughter's home in West Coxsackie, New York.

She was born on July 17, 1943, in Worcester, MA.  She was preceded by her parents, Clifford L. and Ann Robbins, and also her brother, Cliffy Robbins.

She leaves behind her brother,...

Dec 1, 2016

John H. Silvestri, age 85 of Webster, passed away on December 1, 2016, at Webster Manor Nursing Home.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rose (Polletta) Silvestri; two sons, Vincent Silvestri and his wife Kathy, Ronald Silvestri; daughter, Patricia Latuga; five grandchildren, Jerry Silvestri and his wife Julie, Amy Van Minos and her husband...

Nov 28, 2016

Joanne K. (Tagman) Kupstas, age 87, of Warren, died Monday, November 28, 2016, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.

Her husband, Edward Kupstas died in 1995.  She leaves a son, Matthew A. Kupstas; two daughters, Gayle Maurice and Lisa Gould; 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by two sons, Kenneth Kupstas...

Nov 28, 2016

Helen C. Rouche, age 94 of Webster died Monday, November 28, 2016 at home.

All services are private.

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster has been entrusted with arrangements. A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you may light a candle or post a message of condolence.

Nov 26, 2016

Susan (Hebert) Stewart, age 68 of Auburn died Saturday, November 26, 2016, in the Lodge at Eddy Pond.

She leaves her daughters, Cynthia Brunell of Webster and Sheila Westfall of Worcester; a son, Steven Stewart of North Carolina.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Rudolph J. and Dorothy M. (Lapoint) Hebert and...

Nov 25, 2016

Edward A. Kimelaskas, age 88 of Worcester, died Friday, November 25, 2016, at home,

Graveside services, with military honors will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 1 pm in Winchendon Veterans Cemetery.

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster has been entrusted with arrangements. A guest book is available at www.shaw-majercik.com where you...

Nov 24, 2016

Nancy L. McCauley, age 54 of Putnam, died Thursday, November 24, 2016.

She leaves her companion, Joseph Ouellette and his daughters of Putnam; her mother, Nancy (Carter) Horniak and her step-father, Ed Horniak of Hillsboro, NH; her step-mother and best friend, Mary McCauley of Putnam; her daughter, Heather Skow of Springfield, MA; a brother, Robert E. McCauley...

Nov 19, 2016

Joan M. (Garcia) Gouthro, age 80, of Oxford, was called home peacefully on November 19, 2016.

She leaves two daughters, Jennifer Gouthro of Worcester, Tracy Carrabba and her husband Michael of North Oxford; grand-daughters, Hanna and Mina; and many nieces and nephews.

She was born in Marlborough, daughter of the late Emil and Mildred (Braga)...

Nov 18, 2016

Leonard "Red" Smith, 83, died Friday, November 18, 2016, at Beaumont Nursing Home, Northbridge, after several weeks of declining health.

He was born in Milford, June 18, 1933, the son of James R. Smith and Margaret L. (Moran) Smith. He attended St. Marys Academy, Milford and graduated in 1951. Following graduation, he served in the USN and...

Nov 17, 2016

Clarence Leo Standrowicz, age 90, of Webster, died Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

He was the husband of the late, Emily (Pattee) Standrowicz, who died September 26, 2006.  He leaves six sons, Peter Standrowicz and his wife Jane of Oxford, Paul Standrowicz and his wife Nancy of North Grosvenordale, Stephen Standrowicz and...

Nov 8, 2016

Brighton- William Cavanaugh, age 58, died November 8, 2016, at Beth Israel Hospital, from injuries sustained after being hit by a motor vehicle.

He leaves a step-brother in Worcester.  He was born in Boston, son of the late William and Irene (Bourgeois) Cavanaugh and lived in the Boston area all his life.

There are no...

Oct 30, 2016

Webster/Danvers-  Leatrice R. ( Brozyna) Pierre, age 81, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at the New England Home for the Deaf in Danvers, MA.

She was the wife of the late William J. Pierre Sr.  She leaves a son, William J. Pierre Jr. and a daughter, Kathleen Davis both of Webster; two grandchildren.  She was predeceased by...

Oct 26, 2016

Webster - Shirley Ratcliffe, age 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep, October 26, 2016.

She leaves behind a companion of over 50 years, Francis Melzer; a daughter, Arline Gendreau;  two grand kids, Dan and Eric Gendreau, Dan's wife Tacy Gendreau, four great grand kids Morgan Gendreau, Tyler Rousseau, & her "twin boys" Sammy and Aidan Gendreau....