Obituaries

Francis Baril

Aug 4, 2018

OXFORD – Francis “Frank” E. Baril, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at home with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years, Patricia (Langer) Baril who died in 2017. He is survived by three children, Deborah A. Roland and her husband Paul of Oxford, David E. Baril and his...

James Chaisson

Jul 31, 2018

CHARLTON – James F. Chaisson, 69, of A. Young Road, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Donna J. (Deitin) Chaisson of Charlton; two children, Joseph A. Chaisson of England and Vincent A. Chaisson of Connecticut; a sister, Mary Chaisson of Westwood; two grandchildren and several...

Donald Maryyanek

Jul 30, 2018

OXFORD/THOMPSON – Donald P. Maryyanek, 61, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 30, 2018. He is survived by three daughters, Nicole Elizabeth Maryyanek and her fiancé Tyler Briere of Dudley, Rachel Heather Maryyanek and Julia Rose Maryyanek of North Grosvenordale, CT; a son, Michael Germain of San Diego, CA; four brothers, John Maryyanek of Oxford, Edward Maryyanek of Oxford, James...

Edward O'Toole, Sr.

Jul 30, 2018

OXFORD – Edward M. O’Toole, Sr., 72, of Hudson Road, died peacefully on Monday, July 30, 2018, at the Life Care Center of Auburn, surrounded by his loving family. Ed was predeceased by his wife of 26 years, Rita M. (Gonyea) O’Toole who died in 2004. He is survived by six children, Edward M. O’Toole Jr. and his wife...

Linda Lavalle

Jul 28, 2018

NORTH OXFORD – Linda Anne (Arsenault) Lavalle, 68, of Main Street, died Saturday, July 28, 2018, in her home. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Ernest H. Lavalle of North Oxford; her daughter, Tracy-Lynn Vanderpuye and her husband Lorenzo of Gardner; her aunt, Therese Gosselin of Auburn; four grandchildren, Zoe, Zahara, Zane, and Zeke Vanderpuye, all...

Marlene Bleau

Jul 28, 2018

OXFORD – Marlene R. Bleau, 38, died Saturday, July 28, 2018. She is survived by her mother, Deborah L. Christensen of Rochdale; two step brothers, Thomas P. Bleau of California and Scott Bleau of Whitinsville; many cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Clifford R. Bleau, and lived in Oxford and Somerville...

Robert Lalone, Sr.

Jul 28, 2018

OXFORD – Robert C. Lalone, Sr., 90, of Rawson Avenue, died peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018, in his home with his family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy M. (Manning) Lalone who died in 2002. He is survived by three children, Robert C. Lalone, Jr. of Maine, Brian J. Lalone of...

Rory Belvery

Jul 27, 2018

OXFORD – Rory C. Belvery, 51, of Winter Street, died Friday, July 27, 2018, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie L. (Hessel) Belvery of Oxford; his son, Cody A. Belvery of Oxford; twelve siblings, Marsha Carter of Spencer, Gary Belvery of Oxford, Sheila...

Paul Ford

Jul 23, 2018

OXFORD – Paul A. Ford, 71, of Spruce Street, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2018, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Phyllis R. (DiPadua) Ford of Oxford; two children, Paul A. Ford Jr. and his wife Denyse of Dudley, and Bonnie A....

William Plante, Ii

Jul 21, 2018

WORCESTER – William Joseph Plante II, 71, of Oberlin Street, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, as a result of injuries sustained in a house fire on June 5th. He is survived by his son, Maximilian C. Plante of Boylston; his stepson, Shawn W. Cierpich of Dudley; two brothers, Hugh...

Patricia Minton

Jul 18, 2018

SOUTH GRAFTON – Patricia A. (Donovan) Minton, 76, of South Grafton passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after a brief illness.

Patricia was predeceased by her husband Darrell Minton who passed away in 2009. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Hall and Jonathan Filippone (son-in-law to be),...

John Jacques

Jul 17, 2018

LEICESTER – John A. Jacques, 60, of Leicester passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Saint Vincent Hospital.

John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Denise E. (Gardner) Jacques; a son, Matthew D. Jacques of Leicester and his girlfriend, Tessa Lavallee; two daughters, Jennifer L. Covello and her husband Michael of Woodstock, CT and...

Edward Pizzetti

Jul 15, 2018

Oxford – Edward “Pro” J. Pizzetti, 94, of Oxford, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, July 15, 2018, with his family by his side.

Mr. Pizzetti was married for 65 years to the late, Dorothy M. “Dolly” (Caplette) Pizzetti, who died in 2013. He is survived by his son, Stephen E. Pizzetti and his...

John Anderson, Iii

Jul 6, 2018

WORCESTER – John “Jack” A. Anderson, III, of Stockholm Street, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, July 6, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sheila A. (Belliveau) Anderson of Worcester; his mother, Joan E. (Granberg) Anderson of Douglas; three children, Steven...

Donald Ireland

Jul 5, 2018

OXFORD – Donald S. Ireland, 81, of Liberty Lane, died Thursday, July 5, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dorothy E. (Eppley) Ireland of Oxford; 11 children, Donald “Stu” Ireland and his husband Stephen Bergeron of Limestone, ME, Ruth Ireland of Denver, CO, Susan Ireland of Lowell,...

Donald Gavin

Jul 3, 2018

WEBSTER – Donald J. Gavin, 85, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. His wife Patricia M. (Tozzi) Gavin, 81, died Monday, July 2, 2018, at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Southbridge.

They are survived by their daughter, Donna M. Orrico and her husband Brian of Webster; two grandchildren, Laura J....

Deborah Pacheco

Jul 2, 2018

LAS VEGAS, NV - Deborah Ann (Ennis) Pacheco, 64, died Monday, July 2, 2018, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, after an illness. She is survived by her husband Pedro Pacheo; three children, Aaron Copple, David Copple, and Emilio Pacheco; and three grandchildren, Tristan Copple, Madelyn Copple, and Gabriel Copple. She was born on April 26, 1954, daughter of the...

Michael Giza

Jun 30, 2018

WEBSTER – Michael S. “Skip” Giza, 62, of Kingsbury Road, died Saturday, June 30, 2018, in his home from complications of a heart condition. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Sally J. (Lockwood) Giza of Webster; three children, Michael M. Giza, Stephanie M. Epnett, and Rachael M. Cristina; his parents, Stanley M. and Dorothea...

Karen Burke

Jun 27, 2018

SPENCER - Karen L. (Ekberg) Burke, 74, of Ash Street, died June 27, 2018, in her home with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, William J. Burke of Spencer; two children, David W. Burke and his wife Lisa Gohra of West Springfield, and Susan L. (Burke) Vigeant and her husband Michael...

Walter Micolites

Jun 24, 2018

WEBSTER – Walter J. Micolites, 78, of First Street, died suddenly on Sunday, June 24, 2018, in his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Beverly A. (Fournier) Micolites who died in 2016. He is survived by four children, William M. Hubert and his companion Martha Ohrn of Webster, Robert A. Hubert of Kingman,...