Obituaries

Robert K. Sliwoski

Robert K. Sliwoski

Dec 11, 2023

CHARLTON – Robert K. Sliwoski, 81, of Gale Road, died Monday, December 11, 2023, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  He was predeceased by his wife, Helen (Wood) Sliwoski.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late John and Jane (Borowy) Sliwoski. 

He is survived by his caretakers, Bernadette and Joe LaCoursiere of Worcester; his cousins, Maryanne Lysiak...

Elaine H. Benjamin Kelly

Elaine H. Benjamin Kelly

Dec 9, 2023

OXFORD – Elaine H. (Wilson) Benjamin Kelly, 77, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Gulfside Center for Hospice Care in New Port Richey, FL.  She is survived by her husband, Stevie A. Kelley of New Port Richey, FL; three children, Sharon L. Walker of Renton, WA, Amy L. Benjamin of Southwick, and Michael A. Benjamin of Griswold, CT; her brother,...

Shirley Ruth Brown

Shirley Ruth Brown

Dec 9, 2023

ASHLAND – Shirley Ruth (Sawyer) Brown, 96, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the Lydia Taft House in Uxbridge.  She was predeceased by her husband, Richard Wallace Brown.  She is survived by two children, Steven H. Brown of Milford, and Linda J. Whiting of Millville; three grandchildren, Janet, Jeff, and Michael; and a great-grandson, Liam.  She was predeceased by two...

Bonnie Lee Hnat

Bonnie Lee Hnat

Dec 8, 2023

KINGSPORT, TN / THOMPSON, CT – Bonnie Lee Hnat, 77 of Kingsport TN, passed away on Friday December 8, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.   Bonnie was born Vonna Lee Dunlop in McKeesport, PA, and was adopted by Robert R. Crissman and Eleanor (Crawford) Crissman, who changed her name to Bonnie Lee.  After their passing at a young age,...

Jean Marie Kovaleski

Jean Marie Kovaleski

Dec 8, 2023

WEBSTER – Jean Marie (Legendre) Kovaleski, 90, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, peacefully at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, John W. Kovaleski who died in 2007; two daughters, Beth Ann Kovaleski who died in 2008, Susan Marie Carn-Robillard who died in 2017; and a brother, Allen Legendre who died in...

Arthur L. St. Cyr, Sr.

Arthur L. St. Cyr, Sr.

Dec 1, 2023

OXFORD – Arthur L. “Tubby” St. Cyr, Sr., 86, of Wheelock Street, died Friday, December 1, 2023, in his home.  He is survived by three children, Arthur L. St. Cyr, Jr., and his wife Kelly of Spencer, Dennis St. Cyr of Worcester, and Terry Sullivan and her husband Brian of Sutton; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces. ...

Christine P. Turner

Christine P. Turner

Nov 26, 2023

OXFORD – Christine P. (MacGinnis) Turner, 92, of Charlton Street, died peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Maynard L. Turner Jr., who died in 1993.  She is survived by four children, John R. Turner of Oxford, Sandra...

Frances S. Bond

Frances S. Bond

Nov 25, 2023

DUDLEY – Frances S. (Stone) Bond, 86, of Alton Drive, died Saturday, November 25, 2023, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband, Stanley E. Bond of Dudley who died in 1993.  She is survived by eight children, Debra A. Dauphin of Charlton, Alan L. Bond and his wife Maryann of Thompson, CT, Gary W. Bond of Dudley, Glen...

Marylou Bowse

Marylou Bowse

Nov 15, 2023

WEBSTER – Marylou Austin Bowse, 68, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years, Reverend Bernard P. Bowse.  Marylou was born in Stamford, CT, the daughter of the late J. Norman and Kaye Austin.

She is survived by her 5 children;...

Barbara Ann Faford

Barbara Ann Faford

Nov 14, 2023

CHARLTON – Barbara Ann (Beland) Faford, 79, of Blood Road, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in her home with her family by her side.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Paul M. Faford of Charlton; three children, Christine Bourgeois and her husband Mark of Tyngsboro, Michael Faford and his wife Carol of Charlton, and Rebecca...

Mary E. Jeffers

Mary E. Jeffers

Nov 12, 2023

DUDLEY – Mary “Bettie” E. (Downing) Jeffers, 78, of Corbin Road, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Henry “Jay” A. Jeffers III of Dudley; her son, Andrew J. Jeffers and his wife Misty of Dudley; her brother, John J. Downing of Hudson;...

William L. Soucy, Jr.

William L. Soucy, Jr.

Nov 8, 2023

WEBSTER – William L. Soucy, Jr., 90, of Valley Street, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in his home.  He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. (Forrester) Soucy; a brother, Robert Soucy of Worcester; a sister, Monica Sobalesky of Rhode Island; three children, Wendy Davis and her husband Jeff, Gary St. Denis and his wife Kim, and Pamela Durkin and...

Mary Irene Collins

Mary Irene Collins

Nov 8, 2023

CENTRAL VILLAGE, CT – Mary Irene Collins, 76, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in Brooklyn, CT.  She is survived by two sisters, Carol Young and her husband Carl of Gonic, NH, and Dorothy Quesnel of Rochester, NH; and several nieces and nephews.  She was born in Oxford, daughter of the late John J. and Irene (Prunier) Collins.

Miss Collins enjoyed...

Viola J. Watt

Viola J. Watt

Nov 5, 2023

AUBURN – Viola J. (Gregarczyk) Watt, 94, of Wellman Street, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 74 years, Arthur C. Watt of Auburn who died in 2022.  She is survived by two children, James Watt and his wife Anne of Liberty, MO, and Donna...

Robert A. Gallant

Robert A. Gallant

Nov 5, 2023

ROCHDALE – Robert A. Gallant, 83, of Lillian Avenue passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Susan (Arent) Gallant of Rochdale; four sons, Mark Gallant of Auburn, Paul Gallant and his wife Alida of Leominster, Richard Gallant of Worcester, and Anthony...

Donna G. Reidy

Donna G. Reidy

Nov 3, 2023

DUDLEY – Donna Gladys (Durkee) Reidy of Dudley MA.  February 6, 1961 - November 3, 2023.

Donna passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Dudley to Mary Priscilla (Ryder) Durkee and Roger Durkee Sr., both preceded her in death.

Donna will be lovingly missed by her husband...

Elizabeth M. Stevens

Elizabeth M. Stevens

Nov 2, 2023

CHARLTON – Elizabeth M. (Seale) Stevens, 94, of A.F. Putnam Road, died on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the Life Care Center of Auburn, after a period of declining health.  She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Herbert C. Stevens of Charlton who died in 2015.  She is survived by two children, Daniel S. Stevens of Charlton, and...

Nicole R. Joyce

Nicole R. Joyce

Nov 1, 2023

OXFORD / NASHVILLE, TN – Nicole R. Joyce, 39, formerly of Oxford, died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Nashville, TN.  She is survived by her father, Tim Joyce of Nashville, TN; her mother, Kelly Joyce of Oxford; four children, Jayden, Jorden, Montez, and Maya; six siblings, Keith Joyce,...

Roger E. Lamoureux

Roger E. Lamoureux

Nov 1, 2023

OXFORD – Roger E. Lamoureux, 73, of Wheelock Street, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jeannette I. (Plaza) Lamoureux; his daughter, Monique Angel Lamoureux of Rutland; three sisters, Lorraine Lamoureux of Webster, Lisette Ford of Oxford, and Lavena Shenette and...

Harriet Ann Beaudoin

Harriet Ann Beaudoin

Oct 28, 2023

WHITINSVILLE – Ann (Harriet) Beaudoin, 78, of Whitinsville, passed away surrounded by her family in thoughts and presence on October 28th, 2023, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital Worcester.

Ann spent most of her days caring for others. Raising & nurturing 3 generations of family will be what many remember her by. Born on September 6th, 1945, Ann grew up alongside parents...

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