Obituaries

Sep 9, 2020

OXFORD/ORANGE – Verna L. Freeman, 70, of Paige Lane in Oxford and East River Street in Orange, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield.  She was predeceased by her husband of five years, Ernest J. Freeman who died in 1978.  She is survived by two sisters, Keri Jean Porter and Glenda Hatch, both of...

Sep 3, 2020

OXFORD - David W. Campbell, 64, died unexpectedly on Thursday September 3, 2020.  David is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gail (Michaud) Campbell; four children David Campbell and his wife Tina, Tracy Smith-Campbell and her wife Susan, Courtney Campbell, and Timothy Campbell. He was Grandfather Sir (Papa) to his only grandchild Miles Campbell.

Dave was...

Sep 3, 2020

OXFORD – Paul W. Bilodeau, 80, formerly of Wayne Avenue, died Thursday, September 3, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years, Carol A. (Beauregard) Bilodeau who died in 2011.  He is survived by three children, John P. Bilodeau and his wife Patricia of Sturbridge, Lynne M. Walls and her husband...

Aug 26, 2020

CHARLTON – Donald W. Lestha, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy M. (Miller) Lestha of Charlton; three daughters, Christine Abbott and her husband Merle of Charlton, Dee Brewer of Charlton, and Mary Ann Padeni and her husband Jeffrey of Dudley; six...

Aug 24, 2020

STERLING, CT / CHARLTON – Mary T. (Copley) Campbell, 93, of Charlton and Sterling, CT, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton.  She was predeceased by her husband of 41 years, Raymond R. Campbell who died in 1995.  She is survived by three children, Joseph Campbell and his wife Kelly of Danielson, CT,...

Aug 22, 2020

OXFORD – Naomi A. (Westgerdes) Maynard, 84, of Oxford, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Fort Recovery, OH, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Steinbrunner) Westgerdes.  She was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Joseph R. Maynard Sr. who died...

Aug 22, 2020

OXFORD - Gwen (Gero) Perron 89, formerly of Oxford and South Yarmouth, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, peacefully with her daughters by her side in Rockledge, FL. She was predeceased by her husband and love of her life of 57 years, Ernest Perron. She is survived by her three children, Robert Perron and his wife Judith of...

Aug 22, 2020

NORTH OXFORD – Ralph Joseph LePore, 87, of McIntyre Road, died peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020, surrounded by his family after a long battle with dementia.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Naida (Rodriguez) LePore of North Oxford; eight children, Kristen A. Perkins and her husband Roland of Gilmanton, NH, Mark D. LePore of Everett,...

Aug 20, 2020

OXFORD - Ruth Marion (Vancelette) Stewart, 99, formerly of Walnut Street, died on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Christopher House in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband of 15 years, William W. Stewart. Ruth, who was affectionately referred to as “Aunt Tudie” was a member of a close knit family. Her parents; Agnes V (Davis) Vancelette and Ernest...

Aug 20, 2020

OXFORD/ROCKLEDGE, FL – Yvonne D. (Gregoire) Prefontaine, 91, died Thursday, August 20, 2020, in Rockledge, FL.  She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth J. Prefontaine Sr. who died in 2002; and four children, Kenneth J. Prefontaine Jr. who died in 2002, Diane M. Briggs who died in 2009, Robert E. Prefontaine who died in 2015, and...

Aug 18, 2020

OXFORD – Elizabeth A. (Merolli) Gaddis, 57, of Little John Circle, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Mark C. Gaddis of Oxford; four children, Rocco F. Merolli and his wife Asia of Oxford, Rebecca L. Ide and her husband Mark of Oxford, Amy...

Aug 18, 2020

OXFORD – Dorothy (Dobson) Johnson, 74, of Quobaug Avenue, died Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after being stricken ill at home unexpectedly.  She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Chris I. Johnson of Oxford who died in 2011.  She is survived by two daughters, Patricia A. Johnson of Oxford and Tracy L....

Aug 17, 2020

OXFORD – Peter P. Stanley, Jr., 81, of Holbrook Road, died Monday, August 17, 2020, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beatrice L. (Daigneault) Stanley of Oxford; three daughters, Veronica M. Elm and her husband Roger of Gerrardstown, WV, Christina Y. Martinez and her husband Jose of Leominster, and Sherry...

Aug 16, 2020

WEBSTER – Ruth Evelyn (MacDonald) Young, 78, of Vine Street, died peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, John “Jack” A. Young who died in 2010; and her brother, Gerard O. MacDonald.  She is survived by three daughters, Lorrie E. (Young) MacDonald of Shrewsbury,...

Aug 15, 2020

OXFORD - Sandra M. (Harrington) Jewell, 77, passed away on August 15, 2020. Her husband of forty-nine years, Bryan H. Jewell, Sr., died in 2011.

She leaves three sons, Bryan and wife Lisa of Oxford, Massachusetts, Roger and wife Rhonda of Springhill, Florida, and David and wife Sandi of Lake Villa, Illinois. She also leaves seven grandchildren;...

Aug 11, 2020

CHARLTON – Roland O. Groleau Jr., 83, of Fountain Inn, South Carolina, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.  He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Delia A. (Beaudette) Groleau who died in 2018.  He is survived by sons, Roland J. and his wife Tina of Thompson, CT, Curtis A.  of Dudley, and Michael T. of Fountain Inn,...

Aug 8, 2020

WORCESTER / WETHERSFIELD, CT – David L.  Lewis, 74, died peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Lauren F.  and Gertrude V. (Joudrey) Lewis.  He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Patricia A. (Monopoli) Lewis of Wethersfield.  They shared three children, David L.  Lewis...

Jul 31, 2020

OXFORD – Mariah Jean Nolet, 27, passed away at far too young an age on July 31, 2020 at her home.

Mariah is survived by her mother, Debra V. Nolet of Oxford and her aunts, Joan Gallant of Oxford, Jean M. Wilber of North Grosvenordale, Connecticut, Linda McNaughton of Dudley, Cynthia M. Nolet of North Oxford, and...

Jul 30, 2020

OXFORD – Beverly M. (Armstrong) Erickson, 88, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, John H. Erickson Sr. who died in 2001.  She is survived by five children, Donna L. Murdock and her husband John Murdock III of Oxford, Esther S. Fox of Charlton, Linda...

Jul 30, 2020

OXFORD – Richard “Woody” Ferreira, 75, of George Street, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna M. (Cory) Ferreira of Oxford; two children, Kenneth R. Ferreira and his wife Stacy of South Yarmouth, and Todd C. Ferreira of Boston; three sisters,...