Obituaries
Robert M. Cierpich
Apr 28, 2026
OXFORD – Robert M. Cierpich, 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene A. (Livernois) Cierpich of Oxford; four daughters: Angela Bachand and her husband Brian of Holland, Rachel Shays-Beaudry and her partner Matthew Broderick of Oxford, Rebecca...
Jack J. Roso
Apr 24, 2026
OXFORD – Jack J. Roso, 77, of Charlton Street, died peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Susan May (Holmes) Roso of Oxford; four children, Wendi R. Bernal and her husband Edgardo of Oxford, Jenni J. Huyghue and her husband Winthrop of Orange, Shanon M. Sweeney...
Deborah A. Walker
Apr 21, 2026
OXFORD – Deborah A. Walker, 68, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in her home.
She is survived by three children, Felicia L. Walker, Zachary E.A. Walker, and Chad B. Walker, all of Oxford; four brothers, Eugene Card and his wife Sally of Charlton, Gary Card of Springfield, David Card and his wife Annie of Worcester, and Kevin Card of...
Ernest A. Leite, Jr.
Apr 21, 2026
DUDLEY – Ernest A. Leite Jr., 50, of Chase Avenue, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in his home after a battle with cancer.
He is survived by his sister, Karen A. Germain and her husband Brian of Woodstock, CT; two brothers, David R. Leite and his wife Betsy of Danielson, CT, and George St. Germain of Tucson, AZ; four nephews and...
Retired Colonel A. Russell Pytko
Apr 18, 2026
OXFORD – Retired Colonel A. Russell Pytko, of Sutton Ave., died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, after a short illness. He was born on Dana Road in Oxford on May 26, 1926, 99 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Carol A. (Bedard) Pytko of Oxford; his daughter, Deborah T. Pytko of Portsmouth, RI;...
Arnold Victor Allaire
Apr 17, 2026
WEBSTER – Arnold Victor Allaire passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, at the age of 78 after a brief illness.
He was born in Worcester and spent his early life on The Patch in Auburn where his love of heavy equipment and gardening began. He was the son of Victor...
Jean Carol Duteau
Apr 16, 2026
CHARLTON – Jean Carol (Stockman) Duteau, 74, of Harrington Road, died peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, after a long illness.
She is survived by three children, Melissa E. Day and her husband James of Leicester, Lucas D. Duteau of Charlton, and Carrie E. Grimshaw of Auburn; two sisters, Barbara Toutant of North Grosvenordale, CT,...
Virginia R. Suklis
Apr 11, 2026
OXFORD – Virginia R. Suklis, 87, of Sutton Avenue, died peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her nephew, Alan C. Suklis and his wife Michelle of Oxford; her niece, Jayna L. Brodeur of Oxford; and several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Stephen T. Suklis III;...
Beverly J. Dery Gauthier
Apr 10, 2026
WEBSTER -Beverly J. (Hoye) Dery Gauthier, 89, of Eastern Avenue, died Friday, April 10,2026, at UMass Medical Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester.
She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond N. Gauthier who died 2020; her son, David W. Dery who died in 2018; her husband, Edwin Stalec who died in 2012; her brother, Richard Hoye who died in...
Grace Kathleen Carmark
Apr 5, 2026
WEBSTER – Grace Kathleen Carmark, a fierce advocate for the homeless and a lifelong lover of animals, passed away peacefully.
Born on August 5, 1960, in Providence, Rhode Island, Grace was the beloved daughter of the late Ronald Carmark and E. Leah Winsor Carmark. She is survived by her dear brother Ronald Carmark of Rumford, Rhode Island, and cousins Linda Gordius...
Kelly A. O'Brien-Hartnett
Apr 5, 2026
OXFORD – Kelly A. O’Brien-Hartnett, 57, of Church Street, died peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Kelly is survived by her husband, Daniel P. Hartnett of Oxford; two brothers, Thomas R. O’Brien of Oxford, and Michael J. O’Brien and his wife Carol E. O’Brien, and their two children, Brennan M. O’Brien and Kiera...
Myrtle C. Bacon
Apr 3, 2026
OXFORD – Myrtle Catherine (Hamilton) Bacon, 91 of Oxford passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026.
She was born in Oxford, daughter of the late Bernard and Myrtle (Crosby) Hamilton, and lived there most of her life.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Roger D. Bacon Jr., who died in 2024.
She is survived by 4 daughters: Virginia Beamsley and her husband...
Richey C. Fields
Mar 29, 2026
OXFORD – Richey C. Fields, 94, of Park Street, died peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was predeceased by his loving wife of 65 years, Frances C. (Marrone) Fields who died in 2022. He is survived by five children, Nancy M. Guertin and her husband P. Philip of Farragut, TN, John W....
Sanni M. Ryan
Mar 25, 2026
OXFORD – Sanni Maria (Maloney) Ryan, 85, of Old Webster Road, died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Overlook in Charlton, after a long illness.
She is survived by her son, William B. Ryan and his wife Christine of Charlotte, NC; and her cousin, James Sundstrom of Webster. She was predeceased by her former husband, William...
Eric S. Kampe
Mar 24, 2026
OXFORD – Eric “Beef” S. Kampe, 57, currently of Glens Falls, NY, and formerly of Oxford, died Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Slate Valley Center in Granville, NY, after a short illness.
He is survived by his sister, Nancy L. Bouchard and her husband Joseph of Oxford; his brother, Thomas H. Kampe and his wife Melissa of Dudley; two nephews, Stephen...
Nike Avlas
Mar 24, 2026
WEBSTER – Nike (Diakoumakos) Avlas, affectionately known as “Nicky”, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at CareOne at Millbury.
Her husband and love of her life, George Avlas, died in 2002. Nike is survived by her two sons, Ted Avlas and his wife Gail of Webster, MA and Nicholas Avlas and his fiancée Mary Stoico of Thompson, CT and several...
Phyllis W. Collins
Mar 23, 2026
CHARLTON – Phyllis W. (Houghton) Collins, 99, of Charlton, died Monday, March 23, 2026, at Brookdale Eddy Pond West in Auburn, with her family by her side.
She was born in East Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada, daughter of the late Willard and Mary Ellen (Borden) Houghton.
She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, C. Milton Collins who died in...
Steven S. Greenberg
Mar 22, 2026
LOWELL – Steven S. Greenberg, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sharon (Smith) Greenberg; his daughter, Shelah Jordan and her husband Charles of Dudley; his granddaughter, Jenna Jordan of Dudley; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Greenberg.
He was born...
Lorraine D. Lamoureux
Mar 22, 2026
WEBSTER – Lorraine D. Lamoureux, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.
She is survived by her son, Randy A. DeGrace and his wife Jillian of Leicester; two sisters, Lisette Ford of Oxford, and Lavena Shenette and her husband Brian of Oxford; three grandchildren, Adam Clark, Melanie Leboeuf and her husband Dylan, and Cadense...
Raymond G. Austin
Mar 18, 2026
THOMPSON, CT – Raymond G. Austin, 85, of Thompson Road, passed away comfortably in his sleep on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, after a week-long family reunion with loved ones.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jane F. (Wheeler) Austin of Thompson; three children, Randy Austin and his wife Donna of Thompson, James Austin and his wife Lisa of...
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