Obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

DUDLEY – Vahnessa J. (Taylor) Arnberg, 46, of Baker Pond Road, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 2 years, Peter M. Arnberg of Dudley; eight children, John Pace, Mark Pace, and Eric Pace, all of Virginia, Lilianna Pace,...

Dec 2, 2020

OXFORD – Richard S. Hoye, 91, of Main Street, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge.  He is survived by his sister, Beverly J. Gauthier of Webster; nieces and nephews, Dr. Pamela Lewis, Cheryl Lewis-Darling, Judith Konkol-Dery, Rick Dery, and Stephen Dery; and eight grand nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister,...

Nov 30, 2020

OXFORD – Richard G. Hanson, 79, of Fort Hill Road, died Monday, November 30, 2020, in his home with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beverly Ann (Boucher) Hanson of Oxford; his daughter, Deborah Johnson and her husband William of Jamestown, NY; four stepchildren, Raymond Lizotte of Plymouth, Steven Lizotte of...

Nov 30, 2020

OXFORD – John “Jack” V. Kiely, 91, of Carron Lane, died Monday, November 30, 2020, in his home.  He was predeceased by his wife of 30 years, Maria L. (Meijer) Kiely who died in 2009.  He is survived by four sons, James L. Kiely and his wife Josie Cambria-Kiely of Sturbridge, Timothy J. Kiely and his wife Sharlene of...

Nov 28, 2020

NORTH OXFORD – Michael Chansignavong, 40, of Polonia Drive, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He is survived by two children, Michael Kolby Chansignavong and Evangeline Sage Chansignavong, both of North Oxford; his parents, Sing and Sophit (Saysaway) Chansignavong of North Oxford; and his brother, Matthew Chansignavong of Worcester.  He was born...

Nov 26, 2020

OXFORD – Floris M. (Stone) Stevens, 88, of Dana Road, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, William A. Stevens who died on April 20, 2020.  She is survived by three children, Kenneth W. Stevens of Philippines, Cheryl H. Stevens of Putnam, CT, and Julianne J....

Nov 22, 2020

FABYAN, CT – Philip R. Lajoie, 75, of Fabyan Woodstock Road, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, in his home.  He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Susan M. (Carlsen) Lajoie of Fabyan, who died in 2002.  He is survived by four sons, Daniel P. Lajoie of Fabyan, Thomas M. Lajoie and his wife Patty of Woodstock, Michael...

Nov 15, 2020

MILLBURY – Patricia A. (Brennan) MacWright, 84, of Gover Road, died peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a brief illness.   She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene H. MacWright who died in 1990.  She is survived by two children, John R. Gulliford and his wife Elaine of Lumberton,...

Nov 15, 2020

OXFORD – Corey J. Naum, 25, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2020.  He is survived by his mother, Loni A. Choquette; his daughter, Aaliyah M. Naum; his sister, Fallon Preston; his brother, Chayse J. Bouthiller; his grandfather, Victor Naum; his aunt, Wanda L. Choquette of Rhode Island; his lifelong friend, Harry Holt of Oxford; his best friend, Dylan...

Nov 14, 2020

CHARLTON – Karen M. (Hodgdon) Lussier, 61, of Priscilla Lane, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, in her home.  She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Brian J. Lussier of Charlton; her daughter, Nicole M. Penta and her husband Larry of Wakefield; her mother, Rosemarie (Murdock) Hodgdon of Westfield; two brothers, Brad Hodgdon of Westfield, and Kevin Hodgdon...

Nov 13, 2020

OXFORD – Barbara Ann (Galvich) Malone-Montague, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones after a long, hard-fought 6-year battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born in Worcester and resided in Oxford most of her life.  She graduated from Worcester State College in 1989 with a degree in Occupational Therapy.  She worked in pediatrics where she...

Nov 13, 2020

OXFORD – Cynthia J. (Foote) Camosse, 65, of Quobaug Avenue, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2020.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael Camosse of Oxford; her son, Joel M. Camosse of Oxford; her Mother, Doris E. (Milton) Foote of Pinellas Park, FL; her brother, David Foote of Pinellas Park,...

Nov 8, 2020

DOUGLAS - Robert F. Conn, 87, of Douglas MA, passed away at Milford Regional Hospital, on November 8, 2020 after a short illness. He had been a patient at Lydia Taft House since January.

Bob was born in Southbridge MA, the son of John Conn and Irene (Meyer) Conn Sadowski, and he lived in Douglas most of...

Nov 2, 2020

NORTH GROSVENORDALE - George “Sonny” Dion of North Grosvenordale, CT and Wells, Maine died peacefully at Christopher House in Worcester, MA on Monday, November 2nd at the age of 81 after a lengthy illness. Born on January 4th, 1939 in Worcester, MA to George Dion Sr. and Claudia Agnes (Rivard) Dion. He was predeceased by his wife, the love...

Nov 1, 2020

CHARLTON – Beatrice Mary (Cloungia) Pelletier, 88, of Charlton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 1, 2020, surrounded by her children.  She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Roger A. Pelletier of Charlton who died in 2011.  She is survived by six children, Cheryl A. Hatch and her husband Russ of Charlton, Steven B. Pelletier of...

Nov 1, 2020

NORTH OXFORD - Joseph Stephen Topalian, age 95, died Sunday after along and eventful life. He was born in Worcester on June 26, 1925, the third child of Zakar and Bernadine (Balian) Topalian. He attended local schools, including Sever Prep, and graduated from South High School in 1942. Immediately after high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and...

Oct 29, 2020

WEBSTER – Mysti L. Campbell, 25, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 29, 2020, in Worcester.  She is survived by her mother, Cheri L. (Cusson) Behrens and her husband William of Webster; her father, Christopher J. Campbell and his wife Angela of Las Vegas, NV; her son, Jameson K. Morris of Webster; four brothers, Michael Bricault of Webster, twin brother...

Oct 26, 2020

WEBSTER – Patricia A. (Mahota) Tonken, 67, of Vine Street, died Monday, October 26, 2020, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.  She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Steven C. Tonken of Webster; her son, Jason M. Kaczynski and his wife Rachel of Connecticut; her granddaughter, Isabella Rose; her step-daughter, Michelle M. Tonken of Webster; her brother,...

Oct 25, 2020

LEICESTER – Harold G. Williams, 85, of Edward Street, died Sunday, October 25, 2020, in his home.  He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 59 years, Carol (Vartanian) Williams of Leicester; three sons, Mark D. Williams and his wife Michelle of Paxton, John M. Williams and his wife Kristen of Falmouth, and Paul S....

Oct 25, 2020

OXFORD – Isabel Santiago, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020, in her home.  She is survived by seven children, Maria Santiago, Roberto Ramos, Joselito Arce, Adan Corchado, David Corchado, Moises Corchado, and Eva Corchado; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.  She was predeceased by a daughter, Yolanda Gonzalez who died in 1995.  She was born in...