Obituaries

Feb 11, 2019

OXFORD – Ruthanne G. (Berthiaume) Epstein, 54, of Fort Hill Road, passed away in her home on Monday, February 11, 2019, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jon S. Epstein of Oxford; three children, Tara A. Augustynski of Webster, Amanda L. Konkol and her husband Travis of Charlton, and Jon D. Epstein...

Feb 2, 2019

OXFORD – Brett E. Gaulin, 43, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard Hospital in Webster. He was born in Worcester on February 14, 1975, son of the late Richard E. and Cynthia M. (Dudek) Gaulin. In spite of being severely incapacitated due to arthritis, Brett used his skill with social media to maintain a web...

Jan 31, 2019

CHARLTON – John “Jack” R. Bacon Sr., 83, of Muggett Hill Road, died peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019, in his home after a long illness with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra J. (LaFramboise) Bacon of Charlton; six children, Lora Bacon and her wife Mila of Cornville, AZ, Jaime...

Jan 28, 2019

OXFORD – Gladys A. (Krevosky) Pacenka, 95, died Monday, January 28, 2019, at the Life Care Center of Attleboro. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, George J. Pacenka of Oxford who died in 1987. She is survived by three children, George J. Pacenka Jr. of Rowley, Paul J. Pacenka and his wife Sharon of Conway, NH,...

Jan 28, 2019

ROCHDALE – Nancy K. (Shivick) Benson, 79, died Monday, January 28, 2019, at St. Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester. She is survived by her son, Michael R. Benson of Rochdale; two brothers, Richard Shivick of Florida and Thomas Shivick of New Hampshire; a grandson, Michael Benson of Rochdale; several nephews and nieces, two great nieces, and two great...

Jan 27, 2019

OXFORD – Paul J. Dobson, 81, of Charlton Street, died Sunday, January 27, 2019, in his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn L. (Whitcomb) Dobson who died in 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Anne M. Beck and her fiancé Lee Strickland of Oxford, and Marie L. Paquette of North Brookfield; a brother,...

Jan 24, 2019

OXFORD – Mary T. (Hider) Camacho, 82, of Sutton Avenue, died Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Beaumont in Northbridge. She was predeceased by her husband of 11 years, Christino V. Camacho who died in 1972; and a sister, Beverly Pierce. She is survived by three children, Christino V. Camacho and his wife Christine of Paxton, Carol A. McLaughlin and...

Jan 23, 2019

OXFORD – Beverly A. (Klimon) Germain, 77, of Walcott Street, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ernest G. Germain of Oxford; five children, Steven P. Germain and his wife Kim of Uxbridge, Michelle D. Germain of Oxford, Julie A. Germain and her partner Michael Lees...

Jan 19, 2019

OXFORD – Barbra J. (Snelling) Labay, 35, of Linden Street, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, surrounded by family at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Brighton. She was born in Peterborough, NH and grew up in Thompson, CT. She graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 2002.

She is survived by her husband, Timothy Labay of Oxford; three...

Jan 19, 2019

ROCHDALE – Diane R. (Keenan) Quinn, 73, of Rochdale, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She is survived by two children, William “Jim” Quinn, IV, and his wife Rebecca, and Allison R. Lane and her husband Jonathan; and two grandsons, Jonathan K. Lane and Thomas H. Lane. She was born in Boston, daughter of the...

Jan 19, 2019

AUBURN – David E. Gretschel, 72, of Boyce Street, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Beaumont in Northbridge, and he will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan M. (Houle) Gretschel of Auburn; two sons, Max D. Gretschel of Auburn and Thomas M. Gretschel and his wife Krista of Dudley;...

Jan 18, 2019

OXFORD – Albert E. Beardsley, Sr., 83, of Rocky Hill Road, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Gail A. (Lavallee) Beardsley of Oxford who died in 2009. He is survived by three children, Albert Beardsley Jr. and his wife Marilyn of Weeki Wachee, FL, Patricia...

Jan 18, 2019

DUDLEY – Frederick “Leroy” Bacon, 86, of Durfee Road, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Audrey L. (Armstrong) Bacon of Dudley; five brothers, Roger “Cye” Bacon, Glenn Bacon, Robert Bacon, Charles Bacon, and Russell Bacon; and two sisters, Theo Belvery and...

Jan 15, 2019

NORTH OXFORD – Keith A. Krusas, 50, of Comins Road, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shannon E. (Beauregard) Krusas of North Oxford; three children, Kyle J. Krusas, Ross A. Krusas, and Daniele E. Krusas, all of North Oxford; his parents, Ronald A....

Jan 13, 2019

OXFORD - Joan Poirier Cosentino, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 13, at the age of 55. She is survived by her devoted husband John of 28 years, and her children Evan Cosentino and his fiancée Desi Jones of Dallas, Texas, and Elaina Cosentino of Portland, Maine.

Joani is predeceased by her parents Paul Poirier and Helen...

Jan 12, 2019

OXFORD – Corilda M. (LeBlanc) Johnson, 94, of Shady Lane, died peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Ernest T. Johnson who died in 2011. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn A. Zabarsky of Oxford, and Janice M. Poole and...

Jan 10, 2019

OXFORD – Spencer Carmine Salce, infant son of Luigi C. and Laura R. (McGill) Salce of Oxford, passed away the day he was born, January 10, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Jane Salce of Quinebaug, CT; his maternal grandparents,...

Jan 9, 2019

WORCESTER / OXFORD – Robert J. Gerber Sr., 78, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Judith A. (Collette) Gerber of Oxford who died in 2005; and a son, Mark C. Gerber. He is survived by three sons, Robert J. Gerber Jr. and his...

Jan 8, 2019

WEST BROOKFIELD – Thomas G. Morway Sr., 65, of Maple Street, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019, in his home. He is survived by two children, Thomas G. Morway Jr. of Sutton, and Jennifer M. Balestracci of Oxford; a brother, Ben Morway of San Jose, CA; two sisters, Lois Harrison of Oxford and Betty Ziegler of Dudley; four grandchildren, Ethan...

Jan 8, 2019

OXFORD – Jane L. Smith, 82, of Wheelock Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, David J. Smith of Oxford who died in 2000. She is survived by two children, Duaine D. Smith and his wife April of Webster, and Rose...