Obituaries

Jan 17, 2025

John S. Minarik Jr. 1931-2025

Thompson – John S. Minarik Jr., age 93, passed peacefully Friday, January 17, 2025.

John was born in Thompson, CT, son of the late John S. and Victoria (Winski) Minarik Sr. and lived in Thompson all his life.  He retired from Tilcon, where he worked as a machine operator. John...

Jan 14, 2025

Lawrence W. Peters 1936-2025

Lawrence W. Peters, 88, of Thompson, formerly of Webster, passed away on January 14, 2025 at Saint Vincent Hospital after a period of declining health.

He was predeceased by his wife Barbara of 60 years.  He leaves a daughter, Leslie Kwasniewski and her husband Dean, a son, Brian Peters and his...

Jan 10, 2025

Robert Newton Browning Jr. 1940 - 2025

Robert "Bob" Newton Browning Jr. 84, of Worcester, MA, died peacefully on January 10, 2025 with family by his side.

Born in Webster, MA to Robert N Browning Sr. and Martha (Gionet) Browning.  Bob was predeceased by the love of his life Patricia Helen Browning in 2018 after...

Jan 10, 2025

Emily M. Meagher 1942-2025

Dudley – Emily M. (Minarik) Meagher, age 82, died Friday, January 10, 2025, at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, MA.

Emily was born in Webster, daughter of the late Stephen and Josephine (Beresik) Minarik.  She retired from K-Mart, where she worked as a cashier, greeter and in the plant department. ...

Jan 9, 2025

Mary F. Aldrich

1939 – 2025

Webster – Mary Frances (DeNardis) Aldrich, 85, beloved wife of the late Robert M. Aldrich, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – Lake Avenue, Worcester.

Born in Dudley, Mary was the daughter of Thomas and Angela (Esposito) DeNardis and remained a...

Jan 9, 2025

Patricia E. (Prew) Stavros 1936-2025

Worcester – Patricia E. (Prew) Stavros, age 88, wife of the late Charles Stavros, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Notre Dame Health Care, Worcester. Patricia was born in North Attleboro, the daughter of the late Sherwood and Winifred (Hogan) Prew.   She worked in retail throughout her...

Jan 2, 2025

Joan M. McHugh (Joanie) 1945-2025

Thompson - Joan M. (Sztukowski) McHugh, 79, of Thompson Rd., passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, January 2, 2025, at UMASS University Hospital. Born in New London, CT, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stephanie Sztukowski.

Mrs. McHugh was a graduate of the former St Joseph School in...

Dec 31, 2024

Donald Henry McKinstry 1947 - 2024

Webster - Donald H. McKinstry, age 77, passed away, after a long illness on December 31, 2024, at Webster Manor, where he was a resident.

He was the son of George and Helen (Fournier) McKinstry and is survived by his daughter, Kerrie McKinstry-Jett and her husband Christopher of Agawam;...

Dec 29, 2024

Julie June Perrault 1994-2024 Dayville – Julie June Perrault, age 30, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at home.

Julie was born in Worcester, MA, daughter of Brian "David" Perrault and the late Deborah (Anderson) Perrault.  She was a graduate of Blackstone Valley High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College.  Julie was an Associate at the...

Dec 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joseph Kirkbride Milnor 1923-2024 United States Air Force Veteran of World War II

It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of our beloved father Joseph (Jay) Kirkbride Milnor, who died peacefully at Salem Hospital on December 28th, 2024, at the age of 101. Jay was a man of...

Dec 26, 2024

Virginia M. (Fortin) Mainville 1933-2024

North Grosvenordale, CT. – Virginia M. (Fortin) Mainville, age 91, beloved wife of the late Gerald Mainville Sr., died on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Health Care – University Campus, Worcester.

Virginia was born in Providence, RI, daughter of the late William Fortin and lived in North Grosvenordale...

Dec 24, 2024

Scott Thomas Snow 1969-2024 Dudley – Scott Thomas Snow, age 55, beloved husband of Jean Snow died on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Scott was born in Putnam, son of Kathleen (Mooney) Snow and Walter Snow.  Scott was the Parts Manager for the Eastford Fire and Rescue and had previously been...

Dec 24, 2024

Raymond E. Grandone 1927 – 2024 Webster – Raymond E. Grandone, age 97, died Wednesday, December 24, 2024, at Webster Manor.

Raymond was born in Oxford, MA, son of the late Roscoe and Bertha L. (Stockwell) Grandone and lived in Webster.  He was a graduate of Millbury High School and Roosevelt Aviation School.  He was a proud...

Dec 19, 2024

Rochelle W. Jedrzynski 1935-2024

Rochelle lived a long life in Dudley and passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, peacefully in her sleep, after a brief illness, with her family by her side.

Many years ago, Rochelle came into the world, the daughter of Eileen Jezerski and Fredrich Kruger.  She was born in sunny West...

Dec 18, 2024

Virginia M. Dahlin

1930 – 2024

Sterling – Virginia M. (Stone) Dahlin, 94, of North Row Rd., Beloved wife of the late Kenneth M. Dahlin, died Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at home. Born in Cambridge, MA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Loretta (Nelson) Stone.

Mrs. Dahlin was a homemaker....

Dec 17, 2024

Linda J. Pierce 1949-2024

Chicopee, MA - Linda J. (DeWitt) Pierce, age 75, beloved wife of Stanley Pierce, died at home on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Born to the late Velma (Parington) Yvon, Linda was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, whose love knew no bounds.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Stanley Pierce...

Dec 12, 2024

Germaine "Gerry" (Bugan) Wentworth 1940 – 2024

Webster – Germaine "Gerry" (Bugan) Wentworth, age 84, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at UMass Memorial Health Care – Harrington Campus, Southbridge.

She leaves her former husband, Gordon D. Wentworth Sr., former Fire Chief of the Webster Fire Department; a son, Webster Police Lieutenant Gordon D....

Dec 7, 2024

Jacqueline  "Jackie"  (Menard) Smith 1959 – 2024

Webster – Jacqueline "Jackie" (Menard) Smith, age 65, died on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Harrington Hospital – Hubbard in Webster.

She was born in Putnam, daughter of the late Philip R. and Ruth (Aldridge) Menard.  She worked at Wal-Mart in Oxford, MA as a stock clerk.

Dec 7, 2024

Joyce Ellen Davis 1942-2024

North Grosvenordale - Joyce Ellen (Hetu) Davis left this earth on December 7, 2024 at the age of 82.  Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

She was born in Putnam on March 24, 1942, grew up in Pomfret and graduated from Putnam High School in 1960....

Dec 2, 2024

Elizabeth A. Taylor

1941 - 2024

Webster - Elizabeth A. Taylor, 83, of Webster, died November 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Elizabeth leaves her daughter Jennifer J. Taylor. Six brothers, Thomas F. Ludy of North Grafton, James E. Ludy (Mary Ann) of Worcester, William E. Ludy (April) of Worcester, John M....