Obituaries

Kerry Fontaine

Kerry Fontaine

Aug 24, 2012

SPENCER / SUTTON - Kerry A. Fontaine, 41, died peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. She is survived by three children, Zakary A. DeLaura, Zabrina A. DeLaura, and David A. DeLaura Jr., all of Spencer; their father, David A. DeLaura Sr. of Spencer; and their grandmother, Jeannine DeLaura of Spencer. She...

George Smith

George Smith

Aug 24, 2012

OXFORD - George A. Smith, 87, of Carey Lane, died Friday, August 24, 2012, at Radius Healthcare Center in Worcester, with his daughter by his side. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Rita A. (Latino) Smith of Oxford who died in 2010. He is survived by two children, Karen V. Szufat and her husband Luke of...

Arlo Siegfried

Arlo Siegfried

Aug 18, 2012

AUBURN - Arlo C. Siegfried, 71, of Washington St., died Saturday, August 18, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Margaret P. (DeJesus) Siegfried of Auburn; and his dog, Mr. Buttercup. A private graveside service will be held at St. Roch's Cemetery in Oxford. Paradis Funeral Home in Oxford is directing...

Olive Bailey

Olive Bailey

Aug 13, 2012

OXFORD - Olive L. (Holt) Bailey, 76, of Holbrook Rd., passed away peacefully on Monday, August 13, 2012, surrounded by her family at St. Vincent Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Robert C. Bailey, Jr. She is survived by four children, Robert C. Bailey, III of Oxford, Linda M. Kondratowicz and her husband Michael of...

Patricia King

Patricia King

Aug 9, 2012

DUDLEY - Patricia A. King, 65, of Hill Court, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on her 43rd wedding anniversary, August 9, 2012, after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband, Francis R. King of Dudley; two children, Tracie L. Pollier and her husband James of Dudley, and Scott F. King and his wife...

Jon Henault

Jon Henault

Aug 5, 2012

SPRINGFIELD - Jon J. Henault, 51, of Saab Court, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 5, 2012, in his home. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Ellen Henault of North Adams and Julianna J. Henault of Prudence Island, RI; his father, Joseph R. Henault and his wife Norma of Webster; two sisters, Karen L. Bergstrom and her husband John...

Roger Pytko, Sr.

Roger Pytko, Sr.

Aug 5, 2012

OXFORD - Roger G. Pytko, Sr., 87, of Fort Myers, FL, and formerly of Oxford, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, in Florida. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis G. (Flagg) Pytko, who died in 2006. He is survived by three children, Richard F. Pytko and his wife Deborah of Edgartown, Ronald J. Pytko and his...

George Daigle, Sr.

George Daigle, Sr.

Aug 4, 2012

OXFORD - George J. Daigle, Sr., 80, died peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Albert Daigle; a sister, Mary Dumont; his first wife, June P. Langlois; and a special companion, Doris Beaupre. He is survived by his son, George J. Daigle, Jr. of California; five daughters, Judy...

Elbridge Dubois

Elbridge Dubois

Jul 31, 2012

OXFORD - Elbridge "Al" Dubois, 89, of Quobaug Street, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn A. (Gonyea) Dubois who died in 2004. He is survived by two children, Gwen Rothwell-Meunier and her husband Richard Meunier of Thompson,...

Matthew Hamilton

Matthew Hamilton

Jul 29, 2012

OXFORD -- Matthew Hamilton, 88, of 2 Plantation Road, Oxford, (formerly of Northbridge), passed away on July 29 with his children by his side. He is predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Agnes "Nan" Hamilton, in 1997 as well as a daughter, Elva M. Hamilton, who died tragically in Scotland in 1956. He is survived by his daughter,...

Abigail Benway

Abigail Benway

Jul 28, 2012

OXFORD - Abigail Jane Benway, 7, died suddenly on Saturday, July 28, 2012. She is survived by her mother, Kelleen J. (Plantier) Benway of Oxford; her brother, Owen K. Benway of Oxford; her sister, Nickole M. Goding of Worcester; her maternal grandmother, Janice M. Charter of Brimfield; her maternal grandfather, Donald A. Plantier and his wife Marjorie of Palmer;...

John Brassard

John Brassard

Jul 28, 2012

OXFORD - John P. Brassard, 81, of 27 Wheelock Street, died Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard Regional Hospital in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ruth A. (Lambert) Brassard of Oxford; six children, Karen T. Vezina and her husband Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Kevin M. Vezina of Virginia Beach, VA;...

Beverly Bunis

Beverly Bunis

Jul 24, 2012

OXFORD - Beverly (Mullins) Bunis, 59, of Walnut Street, died July 24, 2012 at Webster Manor, Webster. She was predeceased by her husband of 19 years, Brian Bunis who died in 2001. Beverly is survived by her sister Carol A. Hynes and her husband Francis, of Leominster, an uncle, Armen Manuelian of Rutland, her friend and caregiver, Sandra Ratcliffe...

William Donnelly, Sr.

William Donnelly, Sr.

Jul 23, 2012

WORCESTER - William C. Donnelly, Sr., 79, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Christopher House in Worcester. He is survived by a daughter, Karen J. Cox and her husband Richard of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and their children Derek and Mason; two sons, David A. Donnelly and his wife Mary of Oxford and their children Ryan and Shannon,...

Michael Deschenes

Michael Deschenes

Jul 15, 2012

WEBSTER - Michael A. Deschenes, 60, of Riverside Drive, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard in Webster. He is survived by his wife, Debra-Jeanne Deschenes; and his daughter, Ashley E. Deschenes, both of Webster. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Leo R. and Mildred L. (Pickett) Deschenes Sr., and lived in...

Ronald Roix

Ronald Roix

Jul 12, 2012

CHARLTON - Ronald G. Roix, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ki Boon (Hong) Roix of Charlton; three step children, Donald M. Josti of Montana, Lawrence M. Josti, III of Rutland, and Carolyn A. Wheeler of Barre; his sister,...

Mabel White

Mabel White

Jul 9, 2012

OXFORD - Mabel R. (Strachen) White, 84, died Monday, July 9, 2012, after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert H. White of Charlton; her son, James White and his wife Joan of Charlton, with whom she lived; her sister, Agnes Low of Scotland; two brothers, Edward Strachen and Harold Strachen, both of...

Marion Paige

Marion Paige

Jul 7, 2012

OXFORD - Marion E. (Leslie) Paige, 87, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Lanessa Extended Care Center in Webster. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Charles A. Paige of Oxford who died in 1996. She is survived by her children, Patti Neslusan and her husband John of Connecticut, June Booker and her husband Steve of Oxford,...

Victor D'Agostino

Victor D'Agostino

Jul 7, 2012

CHARLTON / ROCHDALE -- Victor Ralph D'Agostino died at age 88 on July 7. For the last five years, he received loving care from the dedicated staff of both Overlook Masonic Health Center and Summit Elder Care in Charlton. Victor shared a full life with his wife of 63 year, Estelle (Bolivar) D'Agostino, who died in 2010. His pride...

Nancy Rudolph

Nancy Rudolph

Jun 30, 2012

OXFORD - Nancy (Urbank) Rudolph, 87, of Old Dudley Road, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Hotovec of Las Cruces, NM, and Janet Corrado of Westborough; a brother, Robert E. Urbank of Windsor Locks, CT; a sister, Marge Auger of Northborough; four grandchildren,...