Obituaries
Caroline A. Bianchi
Jul 24, 2025
OXFORD – Caroline A. Bianchi, 84, entered into rest on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Cedarbrook Village following a short illness.
Caroline was predeceased by her best friend and husband of sixty years, Al Bianchi who died in 2020; and her parents Joseph and Phyllis Quail. She is survived by her daughter Dr. Alison Bianchi and her husband Dr. Paul Monroe...
Dan Peter Lawrence
Jul 23, 2025
OXFORD – Dan Peter Lawrence, 76, of Bailey Road, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.
He is survived by two brothers, David Allen Lawrence III and his wife Dixie of Pittsburg, NH, and James J. Lawrence and his partner Brenda Allen of Charlton; and thirteen nephews and nieces, David Lawrence IV and his wife Kelly, Scott...
Shirley A. Thomas
Jul 22, 2025
OXFORD – Shirley A. (Briddon) Thomas, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton.
She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Carlton F. Thomas of Oxford who died in 2021. She is survived by three children, Donna Wenc and her husband Rodney of Grafton, Michael Sabourin and his wife Ellen of Shrewsbury, and...
Joseph Justice Peters, Jr.
Jul 22, 2025
CHARLTON – Joseph Justice Peters Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Sharon E. (Blakely) Peters; two daughters, Jessica M. Speck and her husband Mike of Charlton, and Erica L. Peters-Skowron and her husband Steven of Oxford; two sisters, Carol Marano of...
Thomas D. Bolio
Jul 20, 2025
DUDLEY – Thomas D. Bolio, 62, of Dudley-Oxford Road, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas N. Bolio and his wife Jacquelyn of Sturbridge, and Nicholas F. Bolio and his wife Julie of Marlborough; his partner, Maxine A. Schmidt of Dudley; his mother, Angela...
Donna M. Bruce
Jul 17, 2025
SPENCER – Donna M. (Westerlind) Bruce, 68, of Pleasant Street, died peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert A. Bruce of Spencer; two daughters, Heather L. Daniels and Nicole M. Bruce, both of Spencer; four brothers, Frank Westerlind Jr. and his wife Linda of Aiken,...
Marc L. Julian
Jul 13, 2025
DUDLEY – Marc L. Julian, 64, of Old Southbridge Road, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a long illness.
Marc was married to the love of his life, Patricia C. (Eames) Julian for 44 wonderful years. He also leaves a sister, Claire P. Langevin and her husband Karl of Southbridge; two...
Kevin M. Earley
Jul 12, 2025
OXFORD – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Michael Earley, 71, who left us suddenly on July 12, 2025. A man whose personality was as vibrant as his smile, Kevin brought joy and laughter to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was a true lover of sports and die-hard Duke men’s basketball...
Lori A. Sinkis
Jul 4, 2025
WEBSTER – Lori A. (Cariglia) Sinkis, 63, died peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Boston Medical Center in Brighton.
She is survived by her fiancée, Kendra L. Lambert of Webster; four sons, Matthew W. Sinkis of Oxford, Hunter R. Burton of Texas, Noah R. Burton of New Hampshire, and Bryce A. Lambert of Webster; and our precious daughter Gabrielle E....
David C. Richards
Jul 2, 2025
AUBURN – David C. Richards, 77, of Pakachoag Village, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Gail M. (Nobert) Longueil of Auburn; three sisters, Jean Picard and her husband Steven of North Brookfield, Jodi Arsenault of Millbury, and Judy Grady and her husband Bob...
Martha H. Bouffard
Jun 28, 2025
ROCHDALE – Martha H. (Henry) Bouffard, 88, of Sabina Circle, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster.
She is survived by five children, John E. Bouffard and his wife Deeanne of Dudley, Catherine E. Jacob and her husband Kevin of Easton, PA, Ruth A. Gregoire of Sturbridge, Marjorie L. Lavallee and her husband John of...
Edward Cosway, Jr.
Jun 13, 2025
OXFORD – Edward Cosway, Jr., 71, of Holly Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 13, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Debra C. (Monfreda) Cosway of Oxford; two children, Shawn E. Cosway and his wife Shauna Riley of Oxford, and Nicole C. Cosway of Oxford; three grandchildren,...
Dennis D. Dostoler
Jun 12, 2025
DUDLEY – Dennis D. Dostoler, 67, of Korch Avenue, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 12, 2025, after a long battle with a rare form of Alzheimer's called Posterior Cortical Atrophy.
Dennis was the beloved husband and best friend of Denise M. (Cazeault) Dostoler, with whom he shared 43 beautiful years of marriage. He was a proud father to...
Robert "Scooter" G. Scott
Jun 8, 2025
RUTLAND – Robert “Scooter” G. Scott, 95, died peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025, in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Janice I. (Nordstrom) Scott who died in 2024. He is survived by his son, Shaun M. Scott and his wife Tammy of Sutton; a granddaughter, Hannah R. Scott of...
Anthony S. Mielnicki
Jun 7, 2025
OXFORD – Anthony S. Mielnicki, 81, died peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.
He is survived by three children, Sherri A. LaBouef and her partner William Conrad II of Oxford, Jeffrey E. Mielnicki and his fiance’ Melissa Tarasiak of Rutland, and Mark Mielnicki and his wife Vickie of Loveland, OH; and six grandchildren,...
Earl Holmberg
May 31, 2025
OXFORD – Earl Holmberg, 78, of Main Street, died peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital in Worcester, after a battle with lung cancer.
He is survived by two brothers, Paul M. Holmberg of Oxford, and Carl F. Holmberg and his wife Dorothy of New Hampshire; two nephews, Craig P. Holmberg and his wife Cathleen of Oxford, and...
Pauline J. Puishys
May 24, 2025
WORCESTER – Pauline J. (Savage) Puishys, 86, formerly of Baltic Road, died peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her family.
She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Robert E. Puishys Sr., who died in 2012. She is survived by three children, Donna M. Connor of Worcester, Robert...
Dorothy Placzek
May 22, 2025
WEBSTER – Dorothy “Dottie” (Patrowicz) Placzek, 102, died peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles “Kay” S. Placzek of Webster. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Elaine P. Kompel and her husband John of Webster; and two grandsons, John F. Kompel II of Providence, RI, and Andrew James Kompel of...
Paul F. Pytko
May 22, 2025
OXFORD – Paul F. Pytko, 59, of Vernon Street, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in his home with his beloved family and pets by his side. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne M. White-Pytko; sister, Sarah J. Pytko of Oxford; two sons, Petty Officer 1st Cl. Stephen F. Pytko of Narragansett, RI, and Nathan G. Pytko,...
Ian T. Dobbs
May 21, 2025
NORTH BROOKFIELD – Ian Thomas Dobbs, 29, of Arch Street, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in his home. He is survived by his wife, Sara “Lou” E. DaCosta of North Brookfield; his parents, Ronald J. and Sharon L. (Chausse) Dobbs of Charlton; and his brother, Michael A. Dobbs of Lowell.
He was born in Worcester and moved to North...
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