Obituaries

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...

Jul 16, 2016

North Grosvenordale, CT- Joseph H. Gaucher, age 73, died Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Day Kimball Hospital. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Agnes T. (Grenier) Gaucher; his son Joseph E. Gaucher of Woodstock;  two daughters, Judith M. Gaucher of Webster and Joanne J. Gaucher of North Grosvenordale;  a grandson, Matthew T. Lubomirski of North Grosvenordale; a brother, Frederick...

Jul 16, 2016

Ruby Lee Whipple. age 49, of Fitchburg, died Saturday, July 16, 2016, at her sisters residence. She leaves her mother and step-father, Maxine (Whipple Cullerton and Barry Cullerton of Fitchburg, two sons, Michael Whipple of Fitchburg and Thomas Williams of Stoughton; one daughter, Crystal Williams of Stoughton; two brothers, Maxwell Whipple of Fitchburg and Jameson Green of Fitchburg; two sisters,...

Jul 16, 2016

Oxford- Sylvia L. (Mills) Brown, age 80, died Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the Brookside Rehab and Healthcare Center in Webster. She was the wife of the late Edward Staal, who died in 1973 and the late Edwin J. Brown Jr., who died in 1990.  She leaves two sons, Edward Staal of Michigan and James R. Staal of New York;...

Jul 15, 2016

Southbridge- Lynus C. Bessette Sr., age 57, died Friday, July 15, 2016, at this home. He leaves a son, Lynus Bessette Jr. of Southbridge; two daughters, Jennifer Shocik of Southbridge and Tiffaney Bessette of New Hampshire; seven grandchildren; many brothers and sisters.  He was predeceased by two daughters, Heather and Tracy. He was born in Worcester, son of the late...

Jul 14, 2016

Worcester- James N. Ellis Jr. age 59, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He leaves his father, James N. Ellis Sr. of Wisconsin; a brother, Jerome Ellis; three sisters, Joyce Waters of Worcester, Janet Elkind  of Las Vegas and Julie Anabel of Auburn; four half sisters, Lisa Ellis, Lori Ellis, Susan Siebert and Kelly Ellis, all...

Jul 12, 2016

Dudley/Webster- Ruth L. (Archambault) Kokocinski, age 88, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Life Care of Auburn. She was the wife of the late Theodore J. Kokocinski, who died in 2003.  She leaves two daughters, Joan and Cindy Kokocinski of Coronado, CA; a brother, Ernest Archambault of RI; two sisters, Irma Murzycki of Bellingham, MA and Ida Vlach of Amherst,...

Jul 11, 2016

Webster- Manfred E. Braun, age 84, died Monday, July 11, 2016 at the West Side House in Worcester. He was the husband of the late Judith ( Bessette) Braun who died in 2015.  He leaves his son, Michael M. Braun and his wife Tracy of Worcester; his daughter, Julia S. Schoefield and Chris Hahn of Uxbridge; seven grandchildren ; Maryann,...

Jul 7, 2016

Webster - Jean M. (Adams) Adamopoulos, age 80, died Thursday, July 7, 2016,  at Webster Manor. She leaves her husband of 52 years, Costa Adamopoulos Sr. of Webster; two sons, Alex Adamopoulos and his wife Sandy of Pembroke and Costa Adamopoulos Jr and his wife Maryann of Westerly, RI; two daughters, Eleni Braley and her husband David of Whitinsville, Andrea...

Jul 7, 2016

Griswold, CT/Dudley- Peter J. Kozlowski I,  age 37, died on Thursday, July 7, 2016, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Griswold, CT. Riding his motorcycle was one of his great passions in life. He leaves his wife, Crystal L. (Bryant) Kozlowski of Griswold; two sons, Peter J. Kozlowski II of Griswold and Nathan White of Plainfield; his mother...