Obituaries
Pamela Knight
Oct 15, 2026
CHARLTON – Pamela J. (Morang) Knight, 78, of Bay Path Road, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Daniel H. Knight; four children, Daniel H. Knight, Jr. of Oxford, Brenda M. Kinnes and her husband William Jr. of Charlton,...
Michael Pratico
Oct 11, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE - The family of Michael Pratico is heartbroken to announce his passing on October 11, at the age of 73. After a yearlong struggle with brain cancer, he passed peacefully at home with his family.
Everybody has a Mike Pratico story. Mike was a beloved father, grandfather, husband, neighbor, teacher, and coach who left lasting impressions and impacted hearts with...
Pauline Butler
Oct 8, 2026
OXFORD – Pauline (Capuano) Butler, 85, of Liberty Lane, died on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Southbridge. She is now at peace, in the loving arms of Jesus, her savior.
She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Donald F. Butler who died in 2023. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene M. Chachi...
Florence Read
Oct 7, 2026
CHARLTON — Florence Adell (Roraback) Read, 103, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was defined by faith, family, service, and music, was called home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Overlook Masonic Healthcare Center in Charlton.
Florence was born in Westfield on February 2, 1923, the daughter of the late George W. and Florence (Bishop) Roraback. A people person...
Marilyn M. Bigelow
Oct 7, 2026
LEICESTER – Marilyn M. (McCarthy) Bigelow, 94, of Pleasant Street, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Leon J. Bigelow who died in 2023. She is survived by three children, Richard L. Bigelow and his wife Sherrill of Groveland, James B. Bigelow and his wife Rose of Utah,...
Gerald V. Degnan
Oct 5, 2026
OXFORD – Gerald V. Degnan, 93, of Cole Drive, peacefully returned to his father on Monday, October 5, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Carol A. (Nishan) Degnan of North Oxford; six children, Colleen Rea and her husband, Robert, of Dudley, Michael Degnan and his wife, Emily, of Brewster, Brian Degnan...
Elizabeth C. Bertrand
Oct 2, 2026
NORTH GRAFTON – Elizabeth C. Bertrand, 85, of Westboro Road, died Friday, October 2, 2026, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.
She is survived by many cousins, including her cousin and guardian Nancy A. Frank of West Brookfield.
She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Raymond Octave and Violet (Broga) Bertrand, and lived in Southbridge for many years before moving...
Ludrigo I. Sangrones
Sep 30, 2026
CHARLTON – Ludrigo I. Sangrones, 77, of Dresser Hill Road, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Leoncia R. (Roldan) Sangrones; four sons, Rommel R. Sangrones and his wife Rhea of Makati, Philippines, Ronnie R. Sangrones of Makati, Philippines, Randy R. Sangrones...
Michael R. Bishop
Sep 27, 2026
OXFORD - Michael R. Bishop, 70, of Conlin Road, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kathleen A. (Guerin) Bishop; his son, Michael W. Bishop of Webster; his granddaughter, Morgan Leigh Bishop of Oxford; a brother, John P. Bishop and his wife Lisa of Millbury;...
Sarah E. Smith
Sep 27, 2026
HOLDEN – Sarah “Sally” (Dimock) Smith, 85, the blueberry lady from Berries and Blooms passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, after a courageous 8-year battle against cancer.
She was born in Oxford, the eldest daughter of Ralph & Esther Dimock. Sally graduated from Oxford High School and attended Burbank School of Nursing. She married her high school sweetheart, Terry, and...
Gale A. (Bergen) Martin
Sep 23, 2026
DUDLEY – Gale A. (Bergen) Martin, 71, of Pierpont Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in her home with her daughter by her side.
She is survived by her daughter, Stacey L. Sitko and her partner Peter Arnberg of Dudley; three cherished grandchildren, Jocelyn Sitko, Jaxon Sitko, and Alyssa Forbes; two sisters, Paula Daniels of Hudson, and Cindy Bergen...
Alice M. Foote
Sep 22, 2026
OXFORD – Alice M. (Johnson) Foote, 100, of Depot Road, died Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in her home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Proctor Brigham Foote who died in 2013. She is survived by four children, Andrew Foote and his wife Susan of Oxford, Matthew Foote and his wife Linda of Oxford, Amy Clouthier and her husband...
Sharon Greenberg
Sep 22, 2026
WEBSTER/BOLTON – Sharon (Smith) Greenberg, 78, of Christopher Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in her home.
She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Stephen S. Greenberg who died on March 22, 2026. She is survived by her daughter, Shelah Jordan and her husband Chuck of Dudley; her granddaughter, Jenna Jordan of Dudley; and several cousins....
Marshall E. Provost
Sep 20, 2026
OXFORD – Marshall E. Provost, 80, of Wheelock Street, died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, F. Hilary (Orr) Provost; two daughters, Bonnie Lee O’Brien and her husband Richard of Oxford, and Cheryl Matthews of Missouri; a stepson, Albert Lazaro of Oxford; three sisters, Sheila Evans...
Joseph P. Riordan
Sep 14, 2026
OXFORD – Joseph P. Riordan, 69, of Liberty Lane, died Monday, September 14, 2026, as a result of a tragic incident in Oxford.
He is survived by two children, Joseph C. O’Riordan and his wife Danielle, and Amanda L. Alexander and her husband Nicholas; his former wife, Helen Pereira; three siblings, James Riordan, Judith Howes, and John Riordan; his best friend,...
William W. Auger, Sr.
Sep 13, 2026
OXFORD – William W. Auger, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cheryl A. (Coakley) Auger of Oxford; three children, Kellie A. Rannikko and her husband James of Oxford, William W. Auger Jr. and his wife Kristin of Worcester, and Brie-Anne M. Dwyer and her...
Kevin R. Maher
Sep 10, 2026
OXFORD – Kevin R. Maher (Uncle Kevin), 72, of Water Street, died Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester.
He is survived by five siblings, Kerrian-Lee Vinzi and her husband Steve of Dudley, Sean M. Maher and his wife Katherine of Shrewsbury, Kelly Michalczyk and her husband Paul of Paxton, Ginny Maher-Cooper and her wife Bonnie of...
Wilfred "Duffy" Lucier
Sep 5, 2026
OXFORD – Wilfred “Duffy” Lucier, 68, of Orchard Hill Drive, died Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a long illness. He was known by everyone as Duffy, and he always hated the name Wilfred.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, best friend and soulmate, Peggy L. (Ovitt) Lucier of Oxford; his four children...
Cheryl A. Lalone
Sep 4, 2026
SPENCER – Cheryl A. Lalone, 69, of Wire Village Road, died peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Brian J. Lalone of Spencer; two sons, Richard N. Lalone and his wife Emily, and Derek S. Lalone; all of Spencer; a brother, Russell J. Bruso Jr. of...
James Patrick Gilbride
Sep 3, 2026
CHARLTON – James Patrick “JP” Gilbride, 46, of Wamsutta Ridge Road, Charlton, MA, died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
James loved his family fiercely and is survived by the love of his life—his wife of 20 years, Elisabeth J. (Prouty) Gilbride of Charlton; his mother, Nancy E. (Johnson) Gilbride of East Greenwich, RI; his father- and mother-in-law, Daniel M. and...
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