Obituaries

William W. Auger, Sr.

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

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

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

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

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...

Brenda A. Gagne

Brenda A. Gagne

Sep 2, 2026

HOLLAND – Brenda A. Gagne, 64, of Old County Road, died Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the North Pavillion of UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after a short battle with lung cancer.

She is survived by two brothers, Curt J. Gagne and his wife Theresa of Oxford, and James J. Gagne and his wife Rebecca of Brimfield; her nephew, Andrew...

Barbara M. Dusoe

Barbara M. Dusoe

Aug 25, 2026

OXFORD — Barbara M. (Starses) Dusoe, 88, of Federal Hill Road, slipped away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, New Hampshire, with her son and daughter by her side.

She leaves her children, Kim L. Doucette and her husband Joseph of Deerfield, New Hampshire, and Donald W. Schmidt of Pawtucket, Rhode Island; three stepchildren, Lynn...

Robert M. Carlson

Robert M. Carlson

Aug 17, 2026

GARDNER – Robert M. Carlson, 66, of Gardner, passed away after a brief illness at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, on Monday, August 17, 2026.

He is survived by his three sisters, Debbie L. Carlson of Dudley, Karen L. Curran and her husband Richard of Oxford, and Susan L. Carlson of Dudley; two nephews, Michael P. Carlson of Barre,...

Richard Warren Cummings

Richard Warren Cummings

Aug 16, 2026

CHARLTON – Richard Warren Cummings, 87, of Masonic Home Road, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Harrington Memorial Hospital – Southbridge.

He is survived by his three daughters; Cheryl L. Drake, and her husband Calvin of Virginia; Lori M. Pickering and her husband James of Charlton; and Lisa A. Burlingame; his former...

Suzanne Boucher

Suzanne Boucher

Aug 9, 2026

NORTH OXFORD – Suzanne (Duso) Boucher, 67, of Leicester Street, died peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.

She is survived by two children, Aimee M. Barnes and her fiancé Brendan Conlin of North Oxford, and Richard L. Boucher Jr. and his fiancée Kassidy Hill of North Oxford; her sister, Cynthia A....

Marieanne L. MacGinnis

Marieanne L. MacGinnis

Aug 6, 2026

AUBURN – Marieanne Louise (Kennette) MacGinnis, 84, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband of 26 years, John I. MacGinnis who died 2020.

Marieanne is survived by three children, Laurie M. Snelling and her husband Dennis of Woodstock, CT, Kevin D. Basto and his wife Jennifer of Eastford, CT, and Julie M. Comtois...

John S. Landi

John S. Landi

Aug 5, 2026

UXBRIDGE – John S. Landi, 76, of Chestnut Street, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at the Providence VA Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pamela A. (Mariotti) Landi of Uxbridge; three children, Jennifer A. Swanson and her husband Tom of Portsmouth, RI, Nicholas J. Landi and his wife Kristen, and...

John F. Cutroni, Jr.

John F. Cutroni, Jr.

Aug 2, 2026

WORCESTER – John F. Cutroni Jr., 91, of Holden Street, died Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester.

He was predeceased by his wife, Geraldine D. (Dube) Cutroni, who died in 1983. He is survived by two daughters, Darien M. Fournier of North Oxford, and Dawn F. Cutroni of Worcester; his brother, James Cutroni and...

Dylan James Jarmulowicz

Dylan James Jarmulowicz

Aug 1, 2026

Dylan James Jarmulowicz, 36, of Rochdale, MA/Mesa, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2026. He is survived by his grandmother, Sheila T. (Hickey) Raymond of Leicester; his aunt and uncle, Lori and Mike Gerber of Leicester; his step-sister, Meggan R. Jarmulowicz of Leicester, his step-brother, Merrick Turner Jarmulowicz of California, his grandmother, Jadwiga Jarmulowicz of Cherry Valley; his cousins,...

Richard Ayres Marsan

Richard Ayres Marsan

Aug 1, 2026

OXFORD – Richard Ayres Marsan, 90, of Pine Ridge Drive, died Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster.

He was predeceased by his wonderful wife of 52 years, Nancy A. (Vigliotti) Marsan who died in 2024. He is survived by two daughters, Michelle A. Faneuff and her husband Keith of Gardner, and Christine E. Marsan of Oxford;...

Joanne F. Diani

Joanne F. Diani

Jul 26, 2026

OXFORD – Joanne F. (Yablonski) Diani, 83, of Harvard Street, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster.

She was predeceased by her husband of 8 years, Harry Diani who died in 1996; and her brother, Joseph J. Yablonski. She is survived by two children, Tracey A. Moock of Oxford, and Joseph C. Sippach and his...

Nicholas J. DiGiulio

Nicholas J. DiGiulio

Jul 25, 2026

OXFORD – Nicholas J. DiGiulio, 90, of Park Street, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

He is survived by his best friend and wingman, Wendell Barnes of Charlton; his daughter, Cynthia Capuano and her husband Michael of Oxford; two grandchildren, Matteo and Isabella; and his son, Tony DiGiulio. Also,...

Lisa Czechowski

Lisa Czechowski

Jul 20, 2026

OXFORD – Lisa A. (Larocque) Czechowski, 62, of Vernon Street, died Monday, July 20, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a sudden illness.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Thomas S. Czechowski of Oxford; her father, Neil J. Larocque and his companion Lena MacInnis of Auburn; her brother, Mark J. Larocque of Phoenix, AZ; a stepbrother,...

Michael A. Lis

Michael A. Lis

Jul 17, 2026

SOUTHBRIDGE – Michael Lis, of Southbridge, Massachusetts, passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 53.

Born on March 12, 1973, Michael was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Grace Lis of Hudson, New York.

Michael lived life with passion, humor, and a generous heart. He was the kind of person who could make people laugh when they...

Arnold A. Caplette

Arnold A. Caplette

Jul 17, 2026

OXFORD – Arnold A. Caplette, 90, of Rocky Hill Road, died Friday, July 17, 2026.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Dorothy Ann (Tavernier) Cyr Caplette of Oxford; three daughters, Pamela Spaulding and her husband Scott of Colorado, Cynthia Osowski and her husband Sean of Georgia, and Sandra Springer of Webster; his stepdaughter, Renee Wheeler and her husband...