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John W. Wright

John W. Wright

Mar 25, 2024

OXFORD – John W. Wright, 63, of Rhonda Rheault Drive, died peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024, in his home after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Norma (Pouliot) Wright of Oxford; three children, Jessica Wright of Centreville, VA, Ashley Barry and her husband Jason of Worcester, and Christopher Wright and his wife Alicia...

Elsa R. DeJesus

Elsa R. DeJesus

Mar 23, 2024

OXFORD – Elsa R. (Moscoffian) DeJesus, 82, of Fort Hill Road, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Nelson J. DeJesus who died in 2023.  She is survived by four children, Robert J. DeJesus and his wife Glenna of Oxford, Lisa M. Mason and her husband...

Irving Thomson Nicoll

Irving Thomson Nicoll

Mar 23, 2024

CHARLTON – Irving Thompson Nicoll, 90, of Hanson Road, died Saturday, March 23, 2024, in his home.  He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Ilse A. (Bender) Nicoll, who died in 2021.  He is survived by two children, Mary Ann H. Abasciano and her husband Steven of Charlton, and Bruce A. Nicoll and his wife Diane of Clarksville,...

Judith Foster Pytko

Judith Foster Pytko

Mar 22, 2024

OXFORD – Judith Foster Pytko, 87, of Vernon Street, passed away peacefully in her home of 52 years, on Friday, March 22, 2024, with her caregiver and dear friend Tricia White by her side, at the completion of the Lord’s Prayer.  She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 49 years, Paul P. Pytko of Oxford who died in 2006....

C. Kevin Stewart

C. Kevin Stewart

Mar 20, 2024

OXFORD – C. Kevin Stewart, 70, of Oxford, passed away on March 20, 2024, at home after a hard-fought battle with cancer, which he faced courageously.  He was surrounded by his loving family in his final days. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Thea A. (Sapino) Stewart; their four children, Kristina M. Mateo of Dorchester, Kevin M....

Richard J. Bernard

Richard J. Bernard

Mar 14, 2024

UXBRIDGE – Richard “Ricky” J. Bernard, 61, of Holbrook Lane, died peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in his home after a long illness.  He is survived by his mother, Claire M. (Jacques) Bernard of Uxbridge; three siblings, Carol A. Chabot and her husband David of Uxbridge, Dennis A. Bernard of North Grosvenordale, CT, and Joanne M. Dion and her...

Melanie Patricia Deem Rokes

Melanie Patricia Deem Rokes

Mar 11, 2024

SPENCER – Melanie Patricia Deem Rokes, 44, of Deer Run Road, died on Monday, March 11, 2024, in her home.  She is survived by her newlywed husband and soulmate, Randy A. Rokes of Spencer; two incredible sons, Bradyn LaFountain and Evan LaFountain, both of Spencer; two wonderful stepsons, Brady Rokes of Ashland, and Henry Rokes of Spencer; her parents, Larry...

Donald Thomas Mekler

Donald Thomas Mekler

Mar 9, 2024

OXFORD – Donald Thomas Mekler, 62, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 9, 2024.  He is survived by his son, Nathan Thomas Mekler and his wife Sharrie Mekler of Oxford; his mother, Diane Ethel (Berry) Brunell of Oxford; two sisters, Katherine LaRose and her husband Matthew of Oxford, and Kristy Brunell of Oxford; his aunt, Ruth Berube of Princeton;...

Winston Visbeck

Winston Visbeck

Mar 3, 2024

WOODSTOCK, CT – Winston Visbeck, 74, of Oak Hill Estates, died Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Brookfield, after a short battle with an aggressive cancer.  He is survived by two children, Jason W. Visbeck of Safety Harbor, FL, and Lana M. Packard and her husband, Michael, of Eliot, ME; four grandchildren, Audrey,...

Brian E. Gallaway

Brian E. Gallaway

Mar 3, 2024

AUBURN – On the evening of March 3, 2024, Brian passed away peacefully following a sudden heart attack. Despite the unexpected nature of his passing, he was surrounded by the love and company of his beloved wife, Kim.

Brian E. Gallaway was born on January 28, 1965, in Southbridge, MA, to his parents Elton F. Gallaway and Lorraine M. Gallaway (Robidoux)....

Janice I. Scott

Janice I. Scott

Mar 2, 2024

RUTLAND – Janice I. (Nordstrom) Scott, 82, of Main Street, died Saturday, March 2, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert G. “Scooter” Scott of Rutland; her son, Shaun M. Scott and his wife Tammy of Sutton; her granddaughter, Hannah R. Scott of Rangely, ME; her...

Rose M. Coleman

Rose M. Coleman

Feb 26, 2024

CHARLTON – Rose M. (Newton) Coleman, 87, of No. 6 Schoolhouse Road, died Monday, February 26, 2024, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Benjamin J. Coleman, Sr., who died in 2012.  She is survived by seven children, Benjamin J. Coleman Jr. and his wife Yvonne of Charlton, James Coleman of Charlton, Nancy Arrell and...

John "Jack" R. Anderson

John "Jack" R. Anderson

Feb 24, 2024

WEBSTER – John “Jack” R. Anderson, 72, died Saturday, February 24, 2024, surrounded by his family in Woodstock, CT.  He leaves behind his four children, Jody J. Anderson and his wife Kristy of Oxford, Jason R. Anderson of Webster, Jarred P. Anderson of Woodstock, CT and Samantha L. Rivernider and her husband Jason of Woodstock, CT; two brothers, William F....

Elizabeth A. Daigneault

Elizabeth A. Daigneault

Feb 20, 2024

OXFORD – Elizabeth A. (Christian) Daigneault, 100, of Rawson Avenue, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband, John E. Daigneault who died in 1975.  She is survived by five children, Suzanne Daigneault of Oxford, Leonard Diagneault of Quincy, Eva Fraher and her husband Tom of Winthrop, Ruth Hoffman and her husband...

Paul J. Sulminski

Paul J. Sulminski

Feb 16, 2024

OXFORD – Paul J. Sulminski, 69, of Millbury Road, died peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024, in his home.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan R. (Anderson) Sulminski of Oxford; his son, Erik P. Sulminski of Worcester; his brother, James M. Sulminski of North Oxford; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Bill, June, Bud, Linda, Mike, and John; and...

C. Richard Stockwell

C. Richard Stockwell

Feb 15, 2024

OXFORD – Clarence Richard Stockwell, 94, of Park Street, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. He is survived by four children, Patricia M. Stockwell of Charlton, Betty A. Rambarran and her husband Errol of Charlton, Paul R. Stockwell and his wife Angie of Fitchburg, and Sandra L. McNamara and her husband John of Medway;...

Leonard A. Hutchinson

Leonard A. Hutchinson

Feb 11, 2024

WEBSTER – Leonard A. Hutchinson, 85, of Sibley Avenue, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Judith A. (Salmonson) Hutchinson of Webster; three children, Michael J. Hutchinson and his wife Sheila of Burlington, NC, Joseph P. Hutchinson and his wife Lesa of Dudley, and Donna M. Pope...

Raymond J. Jeznach

Raymond J. Jeznach

Feb 9, 2024

CHARLTON – Raymond J. Jeznach, 94, of Robert Boulevard, died peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, with his family by his side.  

He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary T. (Podbielski) Jeznach who died in 1994; and his second wife, Janet (Alarie) Jeznach who died in 2022.  He is survived by a son, Lawrence R. Jeznach and his wife...

Helen A. Boris

Helen A. Boris

Feb 8, 2024

OXFORD – Helen A. Boris, 72, of Dudley Road, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, in her home.  She is survived by three brothers, John Boris and his wife Anne of Salem, Paul Boris and his wife Susan of Oxford, and Stanley Boris and his wife Valerie of Oxford; and many nieces and nephews.  She was born in Chelsea, daughter of...

Karen L. Cowperthwaite

Karen L. Cowperthwaite

Feb 8, 2024

***  PLEASE NOTE - SCHEDULE CHANGE DUE TO WINTER SNOWSTORM ***

The services were originally scheduled for Tuesday, but due to the snow storm, the Mass is now scheduled for Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Roch's Church.  The calling hours will still be on Monday from 5-7 p.m. at originally planned.

Please note the change in the obituary.

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