Obituaries

Aug 23, 2016

Webster- Kevin J. Legrow, age 40, died Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at the Beth Israel Hospital, Boston.

He leaves his wife, Carole A. (Jordan) Legrow of Springfield; his mother, Bernadine M. (Clare) Legrow of New Hampshire; two brothers, David Legrow of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Robert Legrow of Brookline, New Hampshire; three sisters, Marie Shaughnessy of Virginia...

Aug 22, 2016

Southbridge- Edward F. White age 77 died Monday, August 22, 2016, at Harrington Hospital, Southbridge.

He leaves his long time companion, Cindy Morrell of Southbridge; a son, David A. White and his wife Carlene of Southbridge; two daughters, Lucinda Way of Taftville, CT and Kimberly A. White of Florida; a brother, Raymond White of California; twelve grandchildren...

Aug 15, 2016

Jennie L. (Santana) Ortiz, age 57, of Jefferson, MA, died Monday, August 15, 2016, at Marlborough Hills Healthcare.

She leaves two sons, Eddie Ortiz of Bridgeport, CT., Jose Princepe of Waterbury, CT.; two daughters, Treasure Edmonds of Worcester, Jennie Rodriguez of Bridgeport; one brother, Jose Ortiz of Bridgeport, one sister, Rosa Santos of Worcester; six grandchildren, Amberlynn...

Aug 15, 2016

Michael F. (Sparling) Brough, age 70, of Killingly, CT, died Monday, August 15, 2016, at Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam.

She leaves her companion, Lionel E. Gaudreau of Killingly; a son, Mark Brough of Florida; a daughter, Shirley Wilkerson of Long Beach, CA.; a brother, Roy Johnson of Illinois; two sisters, Johnna and Sandy; four grandchildren.

Aug 14, 2016

William D. Hart Jr., age 84, of Webster, died Sunday, August 14, 2016, at Life Care Center of Auburn.

He leaves a son, Robert Hart of Webster; a daughter, Audrey Vantassell of Texas.  He was predeceased by a son, William Hart III.

He was born in San Diego, CA, son of the late William D....

Aug 13, 2016

Kathleen M. (Lunny) Sutton, age 72, of Spencer, died Saturday, August 13, 2016, at home, one day shy of her 73rd birthday.

She was the wife of the late Richard T. Sutton.  She leaves a daughter, Deborah Cox of Arizona; a grandson, with whom she lived, Richard J. Carmel of Spencer; her mother, Dorothy (Holmes) Lunny of...

Aug 13, 2016

Joseph E. Benoit Sr., age 76, of Spencer, died Saturday, August 13, 2016, at home.

He leaves his wife of 57 years, Jane M. (Dufault) Benoit of Spencer; two sons, Joseph Benoit Jr. of Spencer, Scott Benoit and his wife Gina Benoit of Peachtree, GA.; one daughter, Susan Benoit of Southbridge; three sisters, Helen Pelchat of Spencer,...

Aug 10, 2016

Worcester- Claire A. (Bourke) Rountree, age 84, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

She was the wife of the late Clement L. Rountree.  She leaves a son,  Richard and his wife Patricia Sweares Jr. of Leicester; three daughters Deborah and her husband Neil Berthiaume of Hancock, Maine, Kathleen Coro of Worcester, Elizabeth Card...

Aug 10, 2016

Kevin E. McIntosh, age 54, of South Barre, died Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at home, surrounded by his family.

He leaves his loving wife of 25 years, Donna L. (Paquin) McIntosh of South Barre; a son, Ryan McIntosh of South Barre; three daughters, Tonia Blackmer of Barre, Candy Gauthier and her fiancee, Armando Bousquet of South Barre,...

Aug 7, 2016

Webster- Jose M. Perez, age 96, died Sunday, August 7, 2016, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare Center, Worcester. He was the husband of the late Crucita J. (Jimenez) Perez who died in 2005.  He leaves three daughters; Amanda Ramirez of Webster, Julia Ramirez of New York, and Christina Ramirez of Puerto Rico; two brothers, Plinio and Osvaldo Perez of Puerto...

Aug 6, 2016

Constance M. (Tetreault) Maurice, age 81, of Brooklyn, CT, died Saturday, August 6, 2016 at home with her loving companion, David A. Breton by her side.

She was predeceased by her husband, Bernard Maurice, who passed away in 1997.  She leaves a son, Brian Maurice of Centerbrook, CT and his companion, Marianne Klewin; a daughter, Mary Jane...

Aug 4, 2016

Jacqueline {Stabile) Gaudino, age 85, died Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.

There are no calling hours.  Private services.

Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster, MA has been entrusted with final arrangements.

Aug 1, 2016

Arthur Duquette, age 93, of North Grosvenordale, died Monday, August 1, 2016, at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam. His wife, Josephine (Kruzel) Duquette died on October 4, 2012.  He leaves three sons, Ronald Duquette of Dayville, CT, David Duquette and his companion Barbara Hart of North Grosvenordale, Paul and his wife Brenda Duquette of North Grosvenordale; his grandchildren, Kevin...

Jul 31, 2016

Charles R. Tuttle Jr., age 75, of Warren, died Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Patricia J. (Ruddy) Tuttle; a son, Charles R. Tuttle III of Warren; a daughter, Karen E. Varjian of Plymouth; two granddaughters, Rachel Hunt and Rebecca Varjian;  one great-granddaughter, Josalynn Hunt. He was born...

Jul 27, 2016

Willis L. McKinney, age 81, of North Grosvenordale, died Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at home. He leaves his wife, Ann Marie (Tarantino) McKinney; a son, John McKinney of Cleveland,OH; five daughters, Lorraine and her husband Paul Yurkevicius of North Grosvenordale, Linda Lewis and her companion Ronald of Southbridge, Caroline and her husband John Belanger of North Grosvenordale, Rhonda McKinney...

Jul 26, 2016

Worcester- William H. Roberts, age 61, died Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He leaves four sisters, Alexandra Gmyrek of Bourne, MA, Paula Polselli of Worcester, Pamela J. Roberts of Worcester and Mary M. Marvin of Charlton. He was the son of the late Fred Roberts and Anna S. (Kasabula) Roberts .  He was gardener in the Worcester area. There are...

Jul 24, 2016

Webster- Susan S. (Quigley) Rivernider, age 71, died at her home, Sunday, July 24, 2016. She leaves two sons, Stephen P. Rivernider and his wife Joan of Oxford,  Todd B. Rivernider and his wife Elizabeth of Webster;  four grandchildren, Jason, Rebecca, Amanda and Brandon and her beloved dog, Fenway.  She also leaves a brother, Paul Quigley Jr. of Southbridge....

Jul 20, 2016

Webster- Elizabeth "Betty" G. (Reich) Piechowiak, age 94, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at TCU of Webster. Her husband of 51 years, Francis J. Piechowiak died in 1998. She leaves a son, Francis Piechowiak of Charlton; a daughter, Ann Piechowiak and her companion James Brinson of Worcester;  a great-grandson, Thomas Archambeault of Dudley and a great-great-granddaughter, Lilah Belle Archambeault;...

Jul 17, 2016

Sturbridge- Beverly A. (Gerstel) Richardson, age 62, died Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her home. She leaves her husband of 26 years, Robert D. Richardson of Sturbridge; two daughters: Tina Plourde of Indian Land, SC, Tami (Plourde) Smith and her husband Don Smith of Enfield, CT;  two sons: Clinton Dadian and wife Kristin Dadian of Colorado and Jody Richardson...

Jul 17, 2016

Gertrude M. (Wardwell) Orcutt, age 83, formerly of Auburn, died Sunday, July 17, 2016, at Webster Manor. Her husband, Boyd C. Orcutt, died in 2010.  She leaves two sons, Clayton Orcutt of Webster and Darrell Orcutt of Brookfield; two sisters, Ann Armstrong of Dudley and Linda Friend of Brooklin, Maine; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by...