Obituaries

Sep 27, 2016

Joseph H.Martin Sr., age 71, of Putnam, died Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at UMASS Memorial Health Care - Memorial Campus, Worcester,

He leaves three sons, Michael Martin of Thompson, Joseph Martin Jr. of Canada and Daniel Martin of Canada; four grandchildren, Craig, Sharlene, Christopher and Maxime.

He was born in Coaticook, Canada, son of the...

Sep 21, 2016

Edda A. (DiGiovanni) Packer, age 73, formerly of Chelsea, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Golden Living the Hermitage, Worcecster.

She was the wife of the late Albert Packer.

She was born in Somerville, MA, daughter of the late Henry L. and Bice C. (Lalli) DiGiovanni. She was a retired clerk having worked many years...

Sep 15, 2016

Dimitroula "Beatrice" (Chiamis) Lambiris, age 93, of Dudley, died Thursday, September 15, 2016, at home.

Her husband, John Lambiris died in 1988.  She leaves two sons, Angelo Lambiras of Oxford and Chris Lambiris of Southbridge; a daughter, Christine Lambiris of North Grosvenordale; a brother, Nick Chiamas of New York; a sister, Georgia Iatrou of Clinton; three grandchildren...

Sep 11, 2016

Kenneth P. Gleick, age 66 of Leicester, died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves a brother, George A. Gleick and his companion, Jan Heckbert of Worcester; a nephew, Kyle Gleick and his wife Melissa of Holden; a niece, Heather Gleick also of Holden. He was predeceased by two brothers, Steven R. Gleick...

Sep 8, 2016

William T. Moriarty Jr., passed away Thursday the 8th of September at night, peacefully, with his wife and grandson by his side at home.

William was born June 30th 1933, to Dr. and Mrs. William T. Moriarty Sr. and Marguerite (Conley), in Boston, MA.  William graduated Williston Prep. School in North Hampton, MA in 1952 and served...

Sep 8, 2016

Dorothy "Dori" (Pellon) DeSalvio of Worcester, passed away Thursday, September 8th in Holy Trinity Rehabilitation Center, Worcester.

She leaves her daughter, Julie Anders and her husband Brian of Dudley,MA. and their children, Elizabeth and Joseph. She also leaves two sons, Frank Belculfine of Sarasota, FL and John Belculfine and his wife Esther, their four sons, John Jr.,...

Sep 6, 2016

Worcester- Richard M. Freeman, age 59, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at the Worcester Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

He leaves his sister, Patricia M. Danford of Round Rock, Texas.

He was born in Everett, MA, son of the late Charles D. Freeman Sr. and Mary E. (Seche) Freeman and lived in Natick before moving to...

Sep 4, 2016

Brenda L. (Barney) Ponton, age 64 of Leicester, died Sunday, September 4, 2016, at UMASS Memorial Health Care - University Campus, Worcester.

She leaves her husband of 43 years, Douglas C. Ponton of Leicester; a daughter, Katelyn Ponton of Leicester; a brother, Harry I. Barney Jr. of Connecticut.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of...

Sep 3, 2016

Lorraine M. (Cyr) Ciuchta, age 86, of Webster, died Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

She was the wife of the late, John S. Ciuchta who died in 2003.  She leaves two daughters, Cheryl A. Ducharme and her husband Ronald of Dudley, Patrica L. Konieczny and her husband Paul of Dudley;...

Sep 3, 2016

Hope C. (Von Housen) Leonetti, age 61, of Douglas, died Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.

She was the wife of the late Domenico Leonetti.  She leaves two sons, Jason Gremour of Arizona, Nicholas Gremour and his wife Jessica of Douglas; two daughters, Michaela Engen and her husband Justin of Coventry, RI, Marybeth...

Aug 31, 2016

Webster-Rene P. Bussiere age 53 died Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at the University of Massachusetts Hospital, Worcester.

He leaves his sister, Olivia G. Deirhardt of Webster.  He was predeceased by a brother, Chester Bussiere.

He was born in Webster, son of the late Fernand Bussiere and Pauline (Gadbois) Bussiere and lived here all his life.  ...

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,...