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Michael S. Barsness

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Philip W. Dennison, Sr.

Philip W. Dennison, Sr.

Jan 12, 2025

WORCESTER – Philip W. Dennison, Sr., 69, of Clarissa Street, died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at UMass-Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, with his family by his side. 

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Darlene M. (Mayotte) Dennison of Worcester; two sons, Philip W. Dennison Jr. of Worcester, and Brian D. Dennison and his...

Marjolaine Slade Currier

Marjolaine Slade Currier

Jan 12, 2025

POMFRET, CT – Marjolaine Slade (Hewson) Currier, 90, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Walter Andrew Currier Sr. of Pomfret, CT, who died in 2003; and her brother, Glenn Hewson. 

She is survived by three children, Marjolaine Townsend of Lakewood Ranch, FL, Walter Andrew Currier Jr. of...

Joan E. Germain

Joan E. Germain

Jan 5, 2025

BROOKFIELD – Joan Elizabeth (Bugbee) Germain, 84, of Webber Road, died peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, in her home after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Albert Germain Jr. who died in 1992. She is survived by five children, Alan Germain and his wife Karen of Broad Brook, CT, Debra Brigham and her...

Dan J. Hassett

Dan J. Hassett

Jan 4, 2025

OXFORD – Daniel "Dan" J. Hassett, 72, of Old Webster Road, died peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in his home. He is survived by three sons, Christopher M. Hassett and his wife Alison of Oxford, John D. Hassett and his wife Amy of Oxford, and Kevin J. Hassett of Berry Creek, CA; three grandchildren, Owen, Lily, and Audrey; a...

David A. Goodall

David A. Goodall

Jan 4, 2025

CHARLTON - David A. Goodall, 91, of Old Oxford Road, died Saturday, January 4, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, following a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Virginia “Ginny” A. (Davis) Goodall of Charlton; two sons, Kenneth Goodall and his wife Deborah, and Bruce Goodall and his wife Elizabeth;...

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