Obituaries
Harold "Ernie" E. Keenan
Mar 9, 2026
OXFORD – Harold “Ernie” E. Keenan, 81, of Bacon Street, died Monday, March 9, 2026, in his home.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Diane R. (Layte) Cleggett-Keenan of Oxford; four daughters, Annmarie Keenan of Charlton, Andrea Fox of Worcester, Tamara “Tammy” Collard and her husband Jay of Oxford, and Jody Grigarauskas of Southbridge; a sister, Janice Pearson...
Douglas W. Zeigler
Mar 9, 2026
DUDLEY – Douglas W. Zeigler, 64, died peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dale M. (Plante) Zeigler; four children, Robert Piltzecker of Dudley, Sean Piltzecker and his wife Colleen of Washington, Nicole Coiteux and her husband David of...
Thomas Matthew Gay
Mar 6, 2026
WORCESTER – Thomas Matthew Gay, 70, of Pleasant Street, died Friday, March 6, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a brief illness.
He is survived by his son, Robert T. Gay of Worcester; and his former wife, Nancy D. (Smith) Gay of Worcester.
He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, son of the late Edward Howard and...
William V. O'Brien, Jr.
Mar 4, 2026
OXFORD – William V. O’Brien, Jr., 83, of West Street, died peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Judith E. (Munroe) O’Brien of Oxford, who passed in 2015. He is survived by three children, Thomas R. O’Brien of Oxford, Michael J. O’Brien and his wife Carol of Thompson, CT, and...
Catherine Mary Keegan
Feb 26, 2026
NORTH OXFORD – Catherine Mary Keegan, 67, affectionately known as Titi, Cathy, and Keegan, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
She was born in Hartford, CT, daughter of the late Francis and Ruth (Sharkey) Keegan. She was raised in Manchester, CT, and graduated from Manchester High School in 1977. She then spent the majority of her life in the Oxford,...
James E. Lewandowski
Feb 23, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE – James E. Lewandowski, 63, of Dennison Drive, died Monday, February 23, 2026, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Melissa E. (Anderson) Lewandowski of Southbridge; two children, Faith L. Amaro and Anthony of Webster, and Jordan J. Lewandowski and his wife Gabriella of Webster; three sisters, Sandra Wallen of Thompson, CT,...
Joyce L. Buell
Feb 23, 2026
CHARLTON- Joyce L. Buell, 81, died Monday, February 23, 2026, at Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton.
She is survived by cousins, Anne Harrington and Karen Farris, both of Maine, Bill Young and Martha Simerl, both of Tennessee, John Buell of Worcester, and Nancy Imbody of Worcester; and a close friend, Sandra Warfield of Oxford.
She was predeceased by her sister, Jean...
Shirley J. Thomas
Feb 17, 2026
CHARLTON – Shirley J. (Myers) Thomas, 77, of the Overlook, died peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, after multiple courageous battles with cancer.
She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, A. Charles Thomas of West Hurley, NY, who died in 2016. She is survived by two children,...
Alan J. Ayotte
Feb 17, 2026
OXFORD - Alan J. Ayotte, 75, also known as Grandpa Chocolate and Alley Cat, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus in Worcester, with his loving family by his side.
He is survived by three children, Karen L. Lovejoy and her husband Thomas (Scott) of Brooklyn, CT, Alan J. Ayotte Jr. and his...
Thelma R. Cazeault
Feb 17, 2026
OXFORD – Thelma “Timmy” R. (Bacon) Cazeault, 94, of Winter Street, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Leo P. Cazeault who died in 2008. She is survived by five children, Leo P. Cazeault Jr. and his wife June of North Grosvenordale, CT, Sharon M. Ito and her husband Warren of Woodstock, CT, Bonnie...
Gloria M. Vrabel
Feb 16, 2026
WEBSTER – Gloria M. (D’Andrea) Vrabel, 97, died Monday, February 16, 2026, at Matulaitis Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Putnam, CT.
She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years and the love of her life, Martin J. Vrabel who died in 2001. She is survived by three children, Richard M. Vrabel and his wife Mary of Pittsgrove, NJ, Ellen...
Ethel L. Angelo
Feb 11, 2026
WEBSTER – Ethel L. (Mitchell) Angelo, 90, of Concord Court, died Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Life Care Center of Auburn.
She was predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Stephen R. Angelo who died in 2016. She is survived by her stepdaughter, Crystal L. Cotto of Charlton; her sister-in-law, Pauline Waldron and her husband William of Sutton; and several...
Kenneth C. Bassett, Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
WORCESTER – Kenneth C. Bassett, Sr., 94, of Meola Avenue passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Lanessa Extended Care Nursing Home.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 73 years, Frances M. (Orsi) Bassett of Worcester; two sons, Kenneth C. Bassett and his wife Doreen of Dudley, and Alan Bassett of Alachua, FL; a daughter, Cynthia M....
Paul Francis O'Brien
Feb 4, 2026
WEBSTER – Paul Francis O’Brien, 77, of Elaine Street, passed away after a long illness, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Donna S. (Randazzo) O’Brien of Webster; two children, Frank O’Brien and his wife Michele of Thompson and Lisa Livsey and her husband Michael of Webster; four grandsons, Robert Livsey and Matthew Livsey,...
Dennis M. Corey, Jr.
Feb 3, 2026
OXFORD – Dennis Corey Jr., 63 of Wells St., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday February 3, 2026.
Dennis is survived by his two sons; Dennis M. R. Corey of South Portland, ME, and Matt P. Corey of Honolulu, HI; two stepdaughters Gracyn Mauch and Kaylie May, both of Leicester; his girlfriend Tammy Brown, with whom he lived; his...
William H. Fox
Feb 1, 2026
WEBSTER – William H. Fox, 79, of Sunny Avenue, died Sunday, February 1, 2026, in his home after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones.
He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Juanita I. (Osbourn) Fox who died in 2016. He is survived by two stepsons, Gerald S. Corkran and his fiancée Diane Smith of Webster, and Darren Corkran...
Mark F. Belsito
Jan 30, 2026
CHARLTON – Mark F. Belsito, 65, of Charlton, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester, after a brief illness. His wife was by his side.
Mark is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 23 years, Charlene Emco-Belsito of Charlton; his sister, Darlene McKay and her husband Kenneth of Valrico,...
Vivian B. Socia
Jan 28, 2026
OXFORD – Vivian B. “Honey” (Wilkins) Socia, 95, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at AdviniaCare in Northbridge.
She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Ralph J. Socia who died in 2010. She is survived by three children, Dennis J. Socia of North Oxford, Penny M. Cooney of Oxford, and Scott M. Socia of Oxford; ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and...
Doreen C. Renaud
Jan 25, 2026
AUBURN – Doreen C. (Jessing) Renaud, 64, died peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in her home, after a long illness.
She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Kevin W. Renaud who died in 2024. She is survived by two sons, Kevin W. Renaud Jr. of Auburn, and Joseph A. Renaud and his wife Dorothy of Webster; six grandchildren,...
Willy Gerard VanBeekom
Jan 22, 2026
Due to the potential of a storm on Sunday, Mr. VanBeekom's calling hours have been changed to Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 3-6 p.m.
OXFORD – Willy Gerard VanBeekom, 95, of French River Circle, died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester.
He was predeceased by his wife, Veronique (Krajenbrink) VanBeekom, who died in 1999....
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