Obituaries

Pauline Chuplis

Pauline Chuplis

Feb 21, 2014

OXFORD - Pauline Adele (Bunevith) Chuplis, of Beverly Street, died Friday, February 21, 2014, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Joseph E. Chuplis Sr., who died in 1991. She is survived by two children, Patricia C. Rodier of Oxford, and Gerald J. Chuplis of Haverhill; a sister, Johanne P. Bunevith...

Craig Mullen

Craig Mullen

Feb 20, 2014

HAMPTON, NH - Craig D. Mullen, 60, of Dover Avenue, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2014, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lynn A. Stevens-Mullen; his sister, Janice C. Gardner and her husband Roy of East Bridgewater; his mother-in-law, Joan M. Stevens of North Oxford; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ronald and Mary...

Zena Laliberte

Zena Laliberte

Feb 19, 2014

OXFORD -- Zena Hermoine (Bussell) Laliberte, 89, was born in Calcutta India, formerly from Webster and Oxford. Throughout her life, she was a loving wife and mother, always thoughtful, caring, and concerned for others, putting the needs of other people before herself; she was loved by many friends and relatives. She is survived by 10 children; Elaine Nichols and...

Claudette Filipkowski

Claudette Filipkowski

Feb 14, 2014

WESTBOROUGH/OXFORD - Claudette N. (Maillet) Filipkowski, 71, of Blossom Court and formerly of Oxford, died Friday, February 14, 2014, at the Coleman House in Northborough, after a 10-year struggle with Frontotemporal Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease. Claudette fought a courageous battle and was always smiling. Her remarkable strength and positive attitude through her illness was an amazing example for all of us....

Janet Robinson-O'Leary

Janet Robinson-O'Leary

Feb 12, 2014

WORCESTER - Janet J. (Whaland) Robinson-O'Leary, 57, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, in her home. She is survived by her daughter, Heidi E. Bain and her husband James of East Brookfield; her granddaughter, Emma J. Bain of East Brookfield; a brother, Michael Whaland of Athol; a sister, Susan Whaland of Florida; many cousins including Val and Joanne;...

Margaret O'Connor

Margaret O'Connor

Feb 2, 2014

OXFORD - Margaret J. (Dooling) O'Connor, 84, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, in her home after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, John F. "Jack" O'Connor, who died on January 5, 2014. She is survived by six children, John O'Connor of Arlington, VA, Katherine Randall of Peachtree City, GA, Daniel O'Connor and his...

Leah Rice

Leah Rice

Jan 29, 2014

OXFORD - Leah A. (Plaud) Dupuis Rice, 71, of Hammond Street, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert C. Rice of Oxford; five children, Rich R. Dupuis of Oxford, Doreen P. Smith of North Brookfield, Robin M. LeClair of North Brookfield, Philip R....

Wesley Ramsey

Wesley Ramsey

Jan 29, 2014

OXFORD - Wesley H. Ramsey, 57, of Main Street, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014, in his home, after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cynthia A. (Duso) Ramsey of Oxford; his mother, Norma Jean (Golden) Lilly of Harrisonburg, VA; three children, Wesley H. Ramsey, II, and his wife Cress of...

Patricia Hogan

Patricia Hogan

Jan 28, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE - Patricia S. (Smith) Hogan, 80, of Worcester St., died peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, George V. Hogan of Southbridge; four children, Elisabeth G. Hogan of Holyoke, George V. Hogan Jr. and his wife Nandita of Westport, CT, William T.B....

Mary Graham

Mary Graham

Jan 24, 2014

OXFORD - Mary A. (Caisse) Graham, 83, of Wheelock Street, died Friday, January 24, 2014, in her home after an illness. She was the daughter of the late Rose Caisse, who served the town of Oxford for over 40 years in the selectmen's office. She was married to the late Dr. Francis C. Graham who died on May 24,...

Gilberte Lanoue

Gilberte Lanoue

Jan 22, 2014

OXFORD - Gilberte "Jill" C. (Peloquin) Lanoue, 88, of Carron Lane, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Millbury Healthcare Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph E.R. "Lenny" Lanoue of Oxford, who died in 1989. She is survived by three children, Dennis Lanoue and his wife Linda of Ocala, FL, Louise J. Plaud of Oxford, and Jeanne M....

Deborah Burdett

Deborah Burdett

Jan 21, 2014

WORCESTER - Deborah M. Burdett, 58, of Delawanda Drive, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John F. Barrett of Worcester; her brother, Bruce E. Burdett of Oxford; her nephew, Jason E. Burdett and his wife Jill of Oxford;...

Carter Lolax

Carter Lolax

Jan 21, 2014

SUTTON - Carter Tower Lolax, 21 months, of Singletary Avenue, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at home in his mother's arms, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He is survived by his devoted and loving parents, Daniel A. and Samantha L. (Mahan) Lolax of Sutton; his adoring sister, Ivy Elizabeth Lolax of Sutton; his maternal grandparents, Karen...

Madonna Merolli

Madonna Merolli

Jan 21, 2014

ALTAMONTE, FL/OXFORD - Madonna A. (Murphy) Merolli, 75, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at her daughter's home in Oxford. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth A. Gaddis and her husband Mark of Oxford; and four grandchildren, Rocco, Rebecca, Amy, and Maggie. She was born in Milford, the daughter of the late James and Alice (Carroll) Murphy, and lived...

Norman Porter, Iii

Norman Porter, Iii

Jan 15, 2014

AUBURN - Norman S. Porter, III, 37, of Hampton Street, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife, Christine L. Hilton-Porter of Auburn; his daughter, Genevieve L. Porter of Auburn; his mother, Sharon A. Leonard and her husband Dennis of Holden; his father, Norman S. Porter Jr. of...

Marjorie Devillers

Marjorie Devillers

Jan 13, 2014

WORCESTER - Marjorie J. (Wallace) deVillers, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2014. She is survived by four sons, Frank deVillers of West Boylston, David deVillers of Worcester, Paul deVillers of Spencer, and Robert deVillers of Westerly, RI; three daughters, Jeanne Saad of Oxford, Carole Kemble of Westport, and Marjorie Streeter of Rutland; two cousins, Louise Whittemore...

Edward Rocheleau

Edward Rocheleau

Jan 9, 2014

OXFORD - Edward E. Rocheleau, 90, of Old Depot Road, died Thursday, January 9, 2014, in his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 27 years, Mary (Ivashek) Rocheleau of Shrewsbury, who died in 1983. He is survived by three brothers, Peter Rocheleau of North Oxford, Donald Rocheleau of Worcester, and David of Deltona, FL; many nephews, nieces,...

Barbara Soly

Barbara Soly

Jan 7, 2014

OXFORD - Barbara A. Soly, 74, of Aspen Drive, died Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation - Oakwood, in Webster. She is survived by three grandchildren, Danielle S. Page, Steven J. Germain, and Mark A. Germain; five great grandchildren, Trinity L. Page, Alexis A. Germain, Kaden M. Germain, Hannah Germain, and Mason Germain; a brother, Gene...

John O'Connor

John O'Connor

Jan 5, 2014

OXFORD - John F. "Jack" O'Connor, 83, died Sunday, January 5, 2014, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret J. (Dooling) O'Connor of Oxford; six children, John O'Connor of Arlington, VA, Katherine Randall of Peachtree City, GA, Daniel O'Connor and his wife Debbie of Orlando, FL, Thomas O'Connor and his...

Mariette Prunier

Mariette Prunier

Jan 4, 2014

WEBSTER/WORCESTER - Mariette "Marie" L. (Lague) Prunier, 89, died peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Peabody. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Henry A. Prunier, who died in 2013; two daughters, Suzanne L. Leonard and Marianne E. Ciociolo; and her granddaughter, Megan Behnke. She is survived by four children,...