Obituaries

Jan 4, 2017

NORTH OXFORD – Shannon Noelle (Sinders) Sullivan, 50, of Chestnut Hill Road, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus, after a courageous fight with ovarian cancer for several years, which she valiantly fought with dignity and strength. She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Thomas W. Sullivan of North...

Dec 29, 2016

DUDLEY – Ronald A. Salmonson, Jr., 54, of Kennedy Drive, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 29, 2016, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Jamy A. (Bostock) Salmonson of Dudley; his mother, Carolyn M. (Kallio) Salmonson and her partner Earle Gaulzetti of Webster; his son, Ronald A. Salmonson III of Dudley; three stepchildren, Jessica...

Dec 23, 2016

CHARLTON – Thomas W. Dawson, 94, of Richardson Corner Road, died Friday, December 23, 2016, in his home after a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Diana C. (Zinkowsky) Dawson of Charlton, who died in 2011. He is survived by his daughter, Diana L. King and her husband Rodney of Charlton; two...

Dec 19, 2016

OXFORD – Stanley J. Smith, 57, of Old Worcester Road, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his life partner of 30 years, Roberta “Robin” A. Arena of Oxford; his son, Michael J. Smith of Oxford; two stepsons, Carl E. Arena and Christopher M. Arena, both of...

Dec 16, 2016

OXFORD – James F. Butler, Jr., 59, of Sutton Ave., died peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2016 at home with his wife at his side. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kathleen (Brewster) Butler of Oxford, three sons, Matthew Butler and his wife Jennifer of Webster, Michael Butler and his wife Christina of Worcester, and Daniel...

Dec 10, 2016

BOSTON – Johanne P. “Bunny” Bunevith, 99, of Huntington Avenue, died Saturday, December 10, 2016. She is survived by her nephew, Gerald Chuplis of Haverhill; her niece, Patricia Rodier of Oxford; seven grand nephews and nieces, and six great-grand nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her nephew Joseph Chuplis; and three sisters, Mary Bunevith, Ann Pitchman,...

Dec 8, 2016

STERLING, NY – James V. Whalen, 62, of Richmond Avenue, died suddenly on Thursday, December 8, 2016. He is survived by his sister, Judy A. Rourke of North Oxford; his brother, John Whalen of Florida; and two nieces. He was born in Waltham, son of the late John and Doris (Deveaux) Whalen, and lived in Uxbridge before moving to...

Dec 4, 2016

Webster – Thomas B. Wright II, 74, of Webster, died on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Harrington Memorial Hospital – Hubbard Campus after an illness.

Mr. Wright is survived by his daughter, Heather J. Wright of Webster; a granddaughter, Isabella Grace Wright of Webster; two brothers, Ronald Wright and his wife Sylvia of Illinois and...

Dec 1, 2016

Worcester - Adam B. MacRonald, 33, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in his home.

He is survived by his daughter Alyvia B. MacRonald; his mother Sandra C. (LaRue) Hickey and his step-father Bill Hickey of Dudley; his father Bertrand MacRonald of Oxford; his longtime companion Katherine Clary of Worcester; two brothers, his twin,...

Nov 28, 2016

OXFORD – Doris M. (Gaudette) Bombard, of Eddy St., died Monday, November 28, 2016, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Francis C. Bombard of Oxford who died in 2005. She is survived by three sons, Robert F. Bombard and his wife Patty of Charlton, William C. Bombard and...

Nov 27, 2016

OXFORD – Rita F. (Barrette) Kralik, 88, formerly of Liberty Lane, died Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Care One at Millbury. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Martin S. Kralik of Oxford, who died in 2014. She is survived by her sister and caregiver, Bernadette Hogan and her husband Kenneth of Worcester; and many...

Nov 25, 2016

OXFORD - Kathleen (Mitchell) Temple, a long-time resident of Oxford, died November 25th at her home following an extended illness. Born in 1945 in Minneapolis, MN to Neil and Jean (Smith) Mitchell, Kathy lived in Illinois during her childhood, graduating from Willowbrook HS in Villa Park, in 1963. She served in the US Navy in Great Lakes,...

Nov 20, 2016

OXFORD – Helen E. (McCullough) LaFontaine, 96, of Walnut Street, died Sunday, November 20, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, George P. LaFontaine of Oxford, who died in 1992. She is survived by her son, Richard R. LaFontaine and his wife Patricia of Oxford; two grandchildren, Lynn Delaney and her husband Robert of Charlton and...

Nov 11, 2016

DUDLEY – Charles W. Whitmore, 63, died Friday, November 11, 2016, in his home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Jean M. (Barnes) Whitmore of Dudley; two daughters, Jessica M. Cardillo and her husband John of Jefferson, and Julie A. Morin and her husband...

Nov 10, 2016

WORCESTER – Richard M. Flynn, 87, passed away on November 10, 2016, in Florida. Richard was born in Worcester, son of the late Michael and Mary (Reilly) Flynn. He worked many years in Worcester and Lowell in the automobile industry before retiring to Florida. Richard was immensely proud of his Irish heritage and always ready with a song. He...

Nov 10, 2016

OXFORD – Mary Roselma (Credit) Grondine died Thursday, November 10, 2016, surrounded by her family and children. She was born to Henry and Jesse Credit on June 23, 1930, in Millbury, Massachusetts. In 1948, she graduated from Millbury High School and worked as a bank teller. On August 27, 1949, she married Albert Francis Grondine, who would be her...

Nov 8, 2016

WEBSTER – Joseph A. Zamaites, 73, died Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, after a long illness. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Carrigan) Zamaites. He was predeceased by his wife, Claire M. (Bishop) Zamaites who died on February 25, 2016. A funeral Mass will be held at 10...

Nov 2, 2016

LEICESTER – Mary A. (Spadea) Brooks, 88, of Conway Drive, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, after an unexpected illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Paul N. Brooks of Leicester, who died in 1993. She is survived by four children, Paul N. Brooks Jr. and his wife Susan...

Oct 31, 2016

AUBURN – Agnes C. (Amaral) Manger, 89, of Washington Street, died peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, from an unexpected illness. She was predeceased by her husband of over 30 years, Ted Manger who died in 2015. She is survived by her nephew, George Amaral of North Oxford; two nieces, Betty Sylvia of Lakeville and...

Oct 22, 2016

OXFORD – Arthur J. Copper, 86, of Main Street, died Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Christopher House in Worcester. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Shirley J. (Gravel) Copper of Oxford who died in 2003. He is survived by two daughters, Cheryl A. Pingalore of Auburn, and Deborah L. Bartlett and her husband Edward...