Obituaries

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....

Oct 22, 2016

Webster- M. Thelma (Piette) Belleville, age 94, died Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the UMASS Healthcare Center in Worcester.

She leaves a son, John Belleville of Townsend, MA; a daughter, Mary M. Belleville of Norwalk, CT.; three grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.  She was predeceased by a son, Dennis Belleville of Webster and a brother Donald Piette....

Oct 20, 2016

Brooklyn, CT- Douglas C. Jennings, age 68, died at his home, Thursday, October 21, 2016.

He leaves three brothers, William Jennings, Garnet Jennings, both of West Virginia and Richard Jennings of Brooklyn, CT; three sisters, Elizabeth Clark of W. Virginia, Emma Guevremont of Putnam, CT and Vicky Revet of Thompson, CT.

He was born in...

Oct 15, 2016

Michael J. Urban, age 83, of Auburn, died Saturday, October 15, 2016.

He leaves a son, Michael P. Urban of Lawrence; two daughters, Susan Rosenfeld of Stamford, CT and Jean Cotton of Framingham; a brother, Joseph Urban of Florida; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was born in Newark, NJ son of the late Micahel...

Oct 9, 2016

Putnam, CT- Anita N. Reed age 29 died Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Worcester.

She leaves her fiancée, Ernest L. Sargent and their son, Aiden Sargent both of Putnam.

She was born in Worcester, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Reed.

There are no calling hours, services and burial are private. ...

Oct 9, 2016

Joanne E. (Daigle) Benoit, age 67 of North Grosvenordale, CT, died Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Davis Place in Killingy, CT.

She was the wife of the late, Ronald R. Benoit, who died on January 15, 2016.  She leaves two sisters; several nieces and nephews.

She was born in Putnam, daughter of the late Armand...

Oct 6, 2016

Amanola Vongphosy Ba, age 51, of Webster, died Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge.

She leaves her husband of 35 years, Kong Ba of Webster; a son, Augustin Ba of Boston; a daughter, Melissa Ba of Webster; four brothers, Michael Vongphosy of Webster, Phetsana Vongphosy of Sacramento, CA, Paul Vongphosy of Kansas, Intha Pathammavong...

Oct 2, 2016

Spencer- Daniel E. Polk, age 58, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the UMASS Memorial Health Care Center Hospital in Worcester.

He leaves his close friend, Stephen F. Remillard of Worcester.

He was born in Lynn, MA.  He was a yellow cab driver for many years in Worcester.

There are no calling hours...

Oct 2, 2016

Putnam, CT- Leonie A. (Gilbert) Dauphinais, age 81, died Sunday, October 2, 2016 at the Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

She leaves three sons; Mark of Greenfield, MA, Anthony of North Hampton, MA and Neil of Putnam, CT; also a grandson, Ryan and a great grandson, Oliver.  Additionally, she is survived by a brother, Henry Gilbert of...

Sep 27, 2016

Richard F. Nelson, age 63, of the Cherry Valley section of Leicester, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at home.

He was predeceased by his wife, Robin (Wagher) Nelson.  He leaves a son, Brian Nelson of Leicester; a daughter, Jennifer Repekta of Millbury; a brother, Edward Nelson of Leicester; two grandchildren, Robyn and Janie.

He was...