Obituaries

M. Desmarais

M. Desmarais

Dec 31, 2008

HOLLAND - M. Therese (Dionne) Desmarais, 82, of Vinton Road, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008, in her home with her daughter Ruth and her dog Meeko by her side, after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 23 years, Leo O. Desmarais of Oxford, who died in 1996. She is survived by two daughters, Gay A....

David Murtagh

David Murtagh

Dec 29, 2008

SUTTON - David E. Murtagh, 53, formerly of Framingham, died peacefully at home in the presence of family and close friends on Monday, December 29, 2008. He had been living at his devoted twin brother's home for the past year of his 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Dave worked in business and was a professional musician. He was...

Robert Riopel

Robert Riopel

Dec 28, 2008

OXFORD - Robert R. Riopel, 68, died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He is survived by seven brothers and sisters, Warren H. Riopel of Turlock, CA, Walter E. Riopel of Farmington, CT, Paul R. Riopel of Jacksonville, FL, Barbara W. Thayer of Warren, Joanne M. LaCourse of Dudley, Suzan J. Tallman...

Robert Fredette

Robert Fredette

Dec 28, 2008

PUTNAM, CT - Robert H. Fredette, 56, died Sunday, December 28, 2008, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, from complications of cancer. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Susan K. (Grisham) Fredette of Putnam, CT; four children, Katherine M. Fredette and her fiancé Joshua Robillard of Charlton, Keith R. Fredette and his wife Toni of Charlton,...

Leo Cazeault

Leo Cazeault

Dec 26, 2008

OXFORD - Leo P. Cazeault, 81, of Winter Street, died Friday, December 26, 2008, at Kindred Parkview Hospital in Leicester. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Thelma R. (Bacon) Cazeault of Oxford; five children, Leo P. Cazeault Jr. of Thompson, CT, Sharon M. Ito of Woodstock, CT, Bonnie J. Bray of Oxford, Heidi M. Mellen of...

Mary Mosher

Mary Mosher

Dec 23, 2008

LEICESTER - Mary N. (Conner) Mosher, 81, of Main St., died Tuesday, December 23, 2008, at Knollwood Nursing Home. She was predeceased by her husband of 15 years, John Mosher of Leicester, who died in 1965. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ellen LeBlanc and her husband Ted of Oxford; two grandchildren, Jeffrey LeBlanc of Providence and Stacy...

Eunice Ratcliffe

Eunice Ratcliffe

Dec 19, 2008

OXFORD - Eunice J. (Davis) Ratcliffe, 75, formerly of Rocky Hill Road, died Friday, December 19, 2008, in her home. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Kenneth N. Ratcliffe Sr.; three children, Sandra F. Daigneault and her companion Dennis Girardin of Oxford, Kenneth N. Ratcliffe Jr. and his wife Robin of Oxford, and Neal K. Ratcliffe...

Pauline Perry

Pauline Perry

Dec 17, 2008

OXFORD -- Pauline C. Perry, a compassionate, comforting and loving wife, mother and friend, died Wednesday after a sad but stubborn struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 79. Mrs. Perry died at the Tippett Home, a hospice house in Needham, where she spent her last week with her daughters, granddaughters and closest friends. Her passing was peaceful. She was...

Roger Beaudette

Roger Beaudette

Dec 13, 2008

OXFORD - Roger P. Beaudette, 81, of Locust Street, died on Saturday, December 13, 2008. He is survived by his son Rory Beaudette and his wife Rita; his son Gregory Beaudette, and two grandchildren, Renee and Ross Beaudette, all of Oxford. He leaves his brothers, Albert and Arthur Beaudette; sisters, Genevieve St. Cyr, Marie Hadley, Doris McDonald, and Delia...

Josephine Santor

Josephine Santor

Dec 5, 2008

OXFORD - Josephine H. (Mason) Santor, 69, of Millbury Road, died Friday, December 5, 2008, in her home after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Alwin "Al" C. Santor of Oxford; seven children, Winfield "Scott" Santor and Yucha Santor of Auburn, Barbara Johnson and her husband Ed of Shrewsbury, Tarry York and her...

Florence Cory

Florence Cory

Dec 2, 2008

OXFORD - Florence (Pariseau) Cory, 102, formerly of Wheelock Street and Charlton Street, died Tuesday, December 2, 2008, at St. Camillus Health Center in Whitinsville. She was predeceased by her husband Theodore E. Cory of Oxford, who died in 1976; and a son, Kenneth Cory who died in 1944. She is survived by two daughters, Virginia Gorham of Upton...

Norman Wilbur

Norman Wilbur

Nov 30, 2008

CHARLTON - Norman S. Wilbur, 73, of Richardson Corner Road, died Sunday, November 30, 2008, in his home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Joanne M. (Zollo) Wilbur of Charlton; two sons, Brian F. Wilbur and his wife Jeanne of Charlton, and Todd S. Wilbur and his wife Elise of Brookfield; his...

Robert Lawless

Robert Lawless

Nov 22, 2008

OXFORD - Robert M. Lawless, 80, of Main Street, died Friday, November 22, 2008, in his home after a long illness. He is survived by his brother, Dennis Lawless Sr. and his wife Helen of Oxford; and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, Raymond Lawless of Coral Gables, FL. Mr. Lawless was born in New...

Edward Mcmanus

Edward Mcmanus

Nov 16, 2008

SUTTON - Edward J. McManus, 78, of formerly of Manchaug Road, died Sunday, November 16, 2008, at the Blaire House of Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Paula A. (Burns) McManus of Sturbridge; a stepson, Llewellyn Squier and his wife Carla of Douglas; a stepdaughter, Antonia Squier of Sturbridge; two sisters, Elizabeth Garofoli of Shrewsbury...

Constance Monson

Constance Monson

Nov 16, 2008

WORCESTER - Constance M. Monson, 76, of Delawanda Drive, died Sunday November 16, 2008, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, after a short illness. She is survived by her brother, Lenny Monson Jr. and his wife Christine of Oxford; her sister, Louise B. Christie of Worcester; three nephews, one niece, three great nephews, and four great nieces....

Jacqueline Woodford

Jacqueline Woodford

Nov 14, 2008

SOUTHBRIDGE - Jacqueline H. (Carpenter) Woodford, 71, of Worcester St., died Friday, November 14, 2008, at Kindred Parkview Specialty Hospital in Leicester, after a long illness. She is survived by two sons, David A. Woodford and his wife Kim of Leominster, and Alan W. Woodford and his wife Theresa of Dudley; four grandchildren, Sydney Woodford, Aaron Woodford, Matthew Bond,...

William Carlson

William Carlson

Nov 14, 2008

MILFORD - William Carlson, 65, died November 14, 2008, at Westborough Healthcare Center. He is survived by his mother, Rosalyn L. (Oliver) Carlson of Pomfret, CT; two sons, William Carlson and Richard Carlson; a sister, Brenda Joyce and her husband John of Webster, and five nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, David Carlson. He was born...

Andrew Milliner

Andrew Milliner

Nov 13, 2008

WORCESTER / SUTTON - Andrew B. Milliner, 24, of Elm Street, Worcester, died suddenly on Thursday, November 13, 2008, in his home. He is survived by his parents, Bennett W. and Mary B. (Pogue) Milliner of Sutton; his sister, Merideth J. Milliner of Sutton; his paternal grandparents, Walter and Nannie Milliner of Williamsburg, VA; his maternal grandparents, Jack and...

Francis Krevosky, Sr.

Francis Krevosky, Sr.

Nov 7, 2008

OXFORD - Francis P. "Hank" Krevosky Sr., 87, of Main Street, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at Hubbard Regional Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Theresa M. (Saad) Krevosky of Oxford; three children, Susan A. Bond and her husband Willis of Charlton, Francis P. Krevosky, Jr. of Oxford, and David M. Krevosky and his wife...

Mary Vita

Mary Vita

Nov 7, 2008

OXFORD - Mary A. (Delvecchio) Vita, 89, of Ruth Evelyn Drive, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster. She was predeceased by her husband of 32 years, Nicola Vita who died in 1971. She is survived by three children, James J. Vita and his fiancée Susanne Coyne of Methuen, Maria Vita Calkins and her...