Obituaries

Mar 26, 2019

AUBURN – George J. Gemme, 82, died peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Anna Maria (Minniti) Gemme of Auburn; eight children, Rev. Deacon Pierre G.L. Gemme and his wife Carol of Rutland, Paul A. Gemme and his...

Mar 24, 2019

OXFORD – Priscilla M. (Austin) Back, 83, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a short illness.  She is survived by her daughter, Darlene J. Socia and her husband Scott of Oxford; her sister, Addie Bonneau of East Brookfield; and three grandchildren, Melody S. Robinson of Colorado Springs, CO, Andrew D. Socia of Oxford,...

Mar 23, 2019

OXFORD/WEBSTER – Arthur J. LaFortune, Sr., 96, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster.  He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Anna M. (Cronin) LaFortune of Oxford who died in 2010; his brother, Edward LaFortune who died in 1990; and his granddaughter, Renee LaFortune who died in 2018.  He is survived by...

Mar 19, 2019

OXFORD – Ernest W. Chaput, 91, of Main Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lorna N. (Swenson) Chaput of Oxford; six children, Nancy L. White of Oxford, Gary E. Chaput of Oxford,...

Mar 17, 2019

OXFORD – Michael Keith Hokanson-Dion, 26, died suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2019, of a heredity-related heart attack.  Michael was predeceased by his father, Keith Michael Dion who passed in 2000.  He is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Hokanson; his sister, Ashley Hokanson; his girlfriend, Sabrina Noel; his son, Brantley Keith; his grandmother, Carol Oberg; his cousins, Danielle,...

Mar 17, 2019

DUDLEY - Daniel D. Costello Jr., 69, of Dudley passed away, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in UMass Hospital, with his family at his side. His wife of 40 years, Carol (Collier) Costello passed away in 2013.

Daniel is survived by his daughter, Erica Costello; his sister Beth Bisceglia and brother-in-law Joseph of Worcester; a step-brother, Glenn Dolan...

Mar 16, 2019

AUBURN – Lucas Henry Feen, 8-month old son of Kevin M. and Amy (Thibeault) Feen, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Boston Children’s Hospital.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kelsey Malboeuf; his brothers, Jordan and twin Nicholas; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Mary K. Feen of Uxbridge; his maternal grandparents, Charles...

Mar 15, 2019

NORTH OXFORD – Gerald J. Butler, 70, of Ennis Road, died peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Health Center in Webster.  He is survived by two children, Christina R. Strzelecki and her husband Vincent of North Oxford, and Daniel A. Butler and his fiancée Kristin Fournier of Southbridge; two brothers, Donald Butler of Oregon and...

Mar 13, 2019

WEBSTER – Cheryl L. (Oberg) Jordan, 52, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Richard Jordan of Webster; her mother, Linda M. (Courtney) Oberg of Oxford; her daughter, Jessica L. Jordan; two grandchildren, Trinity M. Fuller and Carlee E. Jordan; her brother,...

Mar 3, 2019

WORCESTER – Alexandra (Efstathiou) Zikos-Maniatas, 85, formerly of 22 Gosnold Street, Worcester, MA, died Sunday, March 3, 2019, at home following an illness. She is survived by two daughters, Joanna Zikos, and Maria (Zikos) wife of Steven Lajoie of Webster; two step-daughters, Sophia wife of Joseph Lajeunesse of Hollis, NH, and Vicki wife of Jeffery Hanna of Fort Lauderdale,...

Mar 1, 2019

AUBURN – George J. Corriveau, 95, of Washington Street, died Friday, March 1, 2019, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Arlene E. (Smith) Corriveau of Auburn; three children, George M. Corriveau and his wife Deb of Hamburg, NJ, Lynne Moody and her husband Steven of Spring Hills, FL, and Steven Corriveau of Naples,...

Feb 24, 2019

WEBSTER – Duane J. Carter, 55, of Birch Island Road, died Sunday, February 24, 2019, in Maine, from injuries sustained in a snowmobiling accident. He is survived by his son, Jeremy P. Carter of Fiskdale; 2 brothers, Royal Carter and Danny Carter; six sisters, Brenda Berthiaume, Debbie Marrier, Michelle Boquist, Sherri Simila, Lisa Ingraham, and Luana Campbell; his step...

Feb 20, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE – Michele E. (Faford) St. George, 55, of Ashland Avenue, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019, after a long battle with cystic fibrosis. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jody J. St. George of Southbridge; two children, Jody J. St. George Jr. and Stephanie M. St. George, both of Southbridge; her granddaughter, Alice Beth St. George...

Feb 19, 2019

BOYLSTON – Rita M. (Tebeau) Faubert, 81, of Heritage Lane, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in her home after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Roland J. Faubert who died in 1999; and a son, Michael J. Faubert who died in 2017. She is survived by three children, Kathleen R. Faubert...

Feb 18, 2019

OXFORD – John O. Mondino, Jr., 90, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gloria A. (Christie) Mondino of Oxford; three daughters, Karen J. Mondino of Roseville, CA, Sandra J. Buron and her husband Michael of Glocester, RI, and Paula M. Mondino of Webster; a...

Feb 16, 2019

OXFORD – Nancy L. (Meyer) Hesselton, 58, of Walnut Street, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a valiant battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Steven T. Hesselton of Oxford; three children, Margaret T. Hesselton, her partner James Simonelli and his son Connor of Sturbridge, Timothy...

Feb 16, 2019

OXFORD – Stephen D. Leanna, 56, of Allen Avenue, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Edward L. and Annalee R. (Andrews) Leanna, and was a lifelong resident of Oxford. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1981 and proudly served in...

Feb 16, 2019

OXFORD – Donna M. (Rainville) Schaffer, 68, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Frederick Schaffer of Oxford; three children, Laura L. Mrad of Oxford, Richard R. Schaffer of Ewa Beach, HI, and Phillip L. Schaffer of Mansfield; three grandchildren,...

Feb 14, 2019

OXFORD – Phyllis S. (Sweers) Julien, 89, of Main Street, died peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her family after a short illness. She is survived by two children, Susan Tivnan of Mooresville, NC, and Mark Julien of Oxford; a brother, Edwin Sweers; a sister, Ina Keillor;...

Feb 14, 2019

Sarah Kane Stevens

September 5, 1987-February 14, 2019

CHARLTON - Sarah Kane Stevens, 31, the most kind-hearted generous loyal person with an amazing sense of humor has passed away at the age of 31. Our lord tapped her on the shoulder and said it was her time to go. Sarah said...