Obituaries
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....
Francis R. McKay, Jr.
Jan 22, 2026
OXFORD – Francis R. “Butch” McKay Jr., 68, of Millbury Road, died Thursday, January 22, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a long hard-fought battle with lung disease.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Deborah L. (Feulo) McKay; his mother, Roberta F. (Heeps) McKay of Oxford; seven children, Jason F. McKay of...
Donna L. Huntington
Jan 22, 2026
WEBSTER – Donna L. (Brown) Huntington, 68, died on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
She was predeceased by her husband of 31 years, Russell D. Huntington, who died in 2010. She is survived by two sons, Justin R. Huntington and his wife Caitlin of Brookfield, and Ian M. Huntington and his wife Melissa of Woodstock, CT;...
Richard A. Hadley, Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
CHARLTON – Richard A. Hadley, Jr., 42, of Family Circle Drive, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in his home.
He is survived by two daughters, Alexis J. Foskett-Hadley of Charlton, and Adeline M. Hadley of Auburn; his mother, Peggy S. (Burke) Goguen and her husband Edward of Webster; his father, Richard A. Hadley Sr. of North Oxford; three brothers,...
Mary A. Kenney
Jan 18, 2026
OXFORD – Mary A. (LaRose) Kenney, 80, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – North Pavillion in Worcester.
She was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Phillip B. Kenney who died in 2025. She is survived by four children, Phillip J. Kenney of Worcester, Dory A. St. Martin and her husband Scott of Sturbridge, Lee Anne...
Elizabeth C. Champoux
Jan 17, 2026
OXFORD – Elizabeth C. (Wilson) Champoux, 86, of Beech Street, died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.
She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Richard A. Champoux Sr. of Oxford, who died in 1994. She is survived by five children, Richard A. Champoux Jr. of Virginia, Michael D. Champoux of Oxford, John J. Champoux of...
Anita A. Prunier
Jan 17, 2026
OXFORD – It is with great sadness that the family of Anita A. (Lafleche) Prunier announces that she passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, after several years of declining health. She was 99 years old.
Anita was born in Southbridge on September 4, 1926, daughter of the late Cecilia (Perron) Lafleche and Alfred Lafleche. She was the fifth of 11...
Glenn P. Christenson
Jan 14, 2026
OXFORD – Glenn P. Christenson, 64, of Wheelock Street, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
He is survived by two daughters, Kristi L. Jones and her husband Glenn Jones of Putnam, CT, and Ashley L. Fasshauer of Oxford; seven siblings, Richard Christenson, Leonard Christenson, Fay Mier, Gayle Christenson, Kurt Christenson, Doreen Carlsen,...
John D. Bryant
Jan 12, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON – John D. Bryant, 42, of West Boylston Street, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 12, 2026, in his home. He was born in Worcester, the son of Ronald L and the late Charlene A. (Mitchell) Bryant, and lived in West Boylston for the past several years.
Besides his son, Trent C. Bryant of West Boylston and his father, Ronald...
David H. Zielinski
Jan 10, 2026
THOMPSON, CT – David H. Zielinski, 62, of West Thompson Road, died peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his family after a short illness.
He is survived by his stepmother, Hope E. (Milner) Zielinski of Dudley; two sisters, Christine L. Plaza and her husband Mark of Thompson, CT, and...
Anthony P. Bertini
Jan 7, 2026
OXFORD – Anthony P. Bertini, 70, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Thompson, CT.
He is survived by four children, Sherri A. Hebert and her husband Scott of Massillon, OH, Anthony Giaquinto and his wife Sharon of Canton, OH, Amanda L. Bertini of Worcester, and Jennifer L. Rivera of Thompson, CT; a sister, Katherine Bertini of Oxford;...
Michael LaHair
Jan 7, 2026
WEBSTER – Michael R. LaHair, 79, of Lincoln Street, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Webster Manor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Facility in Webster.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bette A. (Paradis) LaHair of Webster; a brother, Phillip LaHair of North Grosvenordale, CT; a sister-in-law, Mary LaHair of North Grafton; and a close friend, Jeff Dixon of Oakham....
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