Obituaries
James P. Butrick
Mar 14, 2025
OXFORD – James P. Butrick, 61, of Winter Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 14, 2025, in his home. He is survived by three children, Olivia J. Butrick of Brooklyn, NY, Aaron G. Butrick and his wife Brittney of Moosup, CT, and Garrett J. Butrick and his fiancée Cristy Farrar of Webster; his former wife, Monica J. Baker of Webster;...
James D. Coleman, Sr.
Mar 12, 2025
CHARLTON – James D. Coleman Sr., 69, of #6 Schoolhouse Road, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in his home. He is survived by two children, James D. Coleman Jr. of Little Rock, AR; and DeEtte R. Ackart and her husband Chris of East Lyme, CT; three brothers, Benjamin J. Coleman Jr. and his wife Yvonne of Charlton, George Coleman of...
Patricia A. Merson
Mar 10, 2025
QUINEBAUG, CT – Patricia A. (Myers) Merson, 85, of Quinebaug CT, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Mary Health Care Center in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Ronald G. Merson, Sr. who died in 2002; her daughter, Louise A. Theriaque, who passed away in 2024; and her son-in-law, Raymond A. Theriaque, who passed...
Michael D. Morin
Feb 22, 2025
OXFORD – Michael D. Morin, 68, of Huguenot Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cynthia E. (McGrath) Morin of Oxford; two children, David M. Morin and his wife Julie of Dudley, and Ashlie E. Wolf and her husband Jonathan...
Heather Jean McElroy
Feb 20, 2025
SOUTHBRIDGE - Heather Jean (Smolenski) McElroy, 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. She is survived by three children, Maggie McElroy, Michael McElroy, and Matthew McElroy, all of Worcester; her sister, Holly Smolenski; her “adoptive father” John Schmeelk of Virginia; her dearest friends, Marie Stellato, Karen Norrman, and Marlene Gondek;...
Michael S. Barsness
Feb 17, 2025
OXFORD - Michael S. Barsness, 70, passed away peacefully in his home on February 17, 2025.
He leaves his wife of nearly 25 years, Donna M. (Molinari) Barsness; three children, Tracy Chernyavsky and her husband Alex of Hamel, Minnesota, Sarah Gaul and her partner Jade, and their children Hailey and Aiden of Portland, Oregon, and Christopher Barsness of Minneapolis, Minnesota, as...
Bernice A. Stone-Kirwin
Feb 12, 2025
CHARLTON – Bernice Ann Stone-Kirwin (née Stevens), 84, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Charlton, Massachusetts, surrounded by family.
Born on October 13, 1940, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, to the late Ira and Grace Stevens (Latour). Bernice lived a life marked by resilience and an unwavering spirit. She was dedicated to Hubbard Hospital and Catered by Adams, where her hard work...
David Allen Swift, Sr.
Feb 11, 2025
WEBSTER – David Allen Swift, Sr., 64, of Dresser Street, died Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in his home, after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Annette M. (White) Howe Swift of Webster; seven children, Lauren Howland and her partner Arthur of Arlington, VA, Allison Dress and her husband Kevin of Clifton, VA, Emily...
Joseph B. Kenney
Feb 10, 2025
UXBRIDGE – Joseph B. Kenney, 75, of Centennial Court, died Monday, February 10, 2025, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy L. (Paradis) Kenney of Uxbridge; two sons, Shawn J. Kenney and his wife Carrie of Northbridge, and Chad L. Kenney of Warwick, RI; a brother, Philip B. Kenney and his wife Mary of...
Barbara J. Beauregard
Feb 3, 2025
NORTH OXFORD – Barbara J. (Alexandrovich) Beauregard, 87, formerly of Pleasant Street, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at Care One at Millbury. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Robert P. Beauregard who died in 2019. She is survived by four children, Danielle T. Dayutis and her husband Steve of Spencer, Robert P. Beauregard Jr. of Costa Rica,...
Marjorie G. Smith
Feb 2, 2025
WEBSTER -- Marjorie (Pianowski) Smith of Webster, passed away peacefully into the arms of God on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the age of 88.
Marjorie was born on November 16, 1936, in Worcester, daughter of the late Chester and Bernice (Jacobson) Pianowski. She lived her days to the fullest, enjoying lifelong friends and family right until the very end of...
Mary Jean Slota
Feb 2, 2025
WEBSTER – Mary Jean (LeMay) Slota, 73, of Sutton Road, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, in her home. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert B. Slota of Webster; two daughters, Lisa K. Wilcox of East Lyme, CT, and Kerry L. Nawrocki and her husband Edgar Lubecki of Oxford; and three grandsons, Cody Wilcox, Craigan Nawrocki, and...
William D. Peters
Feb 1, 2025
AUBURN – William D. Peters, 79, of Auburn, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Deborah J. (Sjogren) Peters of Auburn; two daughters, Wendy J. Johnson of Connecticut, and Kristin Constantine and her husband Daniel...
William P. Sacramone
Feb 1, 2025
PORT ORANGE, FL / OXFORD – William P. Sacramone, 77, died peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton, after a year-long bout with glioblastoma. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Doreen C. Saad-Sacramone of Port Orange, FL/Oxford; his son, Steven A. Sacramone of Oxford; and many nieces and nephews. He was...
James C. Booth, Sr.
Jan 31, 2025
NORTH OXFORD – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James C. Booth Sr., who left us on January 31, 2025, at the age of 60. James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his infectious sense of humor and his unwavering love for his family. He was truly one of a kind,...
Kenneth R. Fontaine
Jan 25, 2025
HOLLAND – Kenneth R. Fontaine, 72, of Sturbridge Road, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, with his family and close friends by his side. He is survived by two children who he loved dearly, Renee Snay and her husband Michael of East Brookfield, and Jeremy P. Fontaine and his wife Nicole of Wales;...
John F. Real
Jan 25, 2025
WEBSTER – John F. Real, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Carol Parenteau of Webster; his daughters, Carolyn Cook and her husband Michael of Round Rock, TX, Kathleen Benoit and her husband Dennis of Charlton, and Lisa Canney and her husband Michael of Charlton; his brother, James Real of Scottsdale, AZ;...
Susan M. Pontbriand
Jan 23, 2025
NORTH OXFORD – Susan M. (Lockhart) Pontbriand, 73, of Patricia Drive, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. She is survived by two children, Michele Hutchinson and her husband Nason of Oxford, and Troy Pontbriand and his wife Jessica of Charlton; a brother, Ronald Lockhart of Charlton; three grandchildren, Macy Sue Hutchinson...
Dale Francis Allen
Jan 18, 2025
BAKERSFIELD, CA – Dale F. Allen, 52, of Nelson Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He is survived by his brother, David J. Allen Sr. of Oxford; his sister, Donna M. Hogan of Worcester; his niece, Tiffany Mitchell of Worcester; and three nephews, Joseph Hogan of Worcester, David Allen Jr. of Charlton, and Jared Allen of Oxford. He...
JoAnn M. Colecchi
Jan 15, 2025
OXFORD – JoAnn M. (Fudali) Colecchi, 74, of Garrison Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Care One in Millbury, with loved ones by her side. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Michael A. Colecchi of Oxford; five stepchildren, Michael Colecchi and his wife Jacqueline of Millbury, Leann Grudzien and her husband Gerry of...
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