Obituaries

Stephen Edward Pizzetti

Stephen Edward Pizzetti

Jan 26, 2024

OXFORD - Stephen Edward Pizzetti, 72, died on Friday, January 26th, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Miller Pizzetti, as well as many dear friends, neighbors, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Steve was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the only child of the late Edward and Dorothy (Caplette) Pizzetti. He graduated from Oxford High...

Cynthia L. Bathgate

Cynthia L. Bathgate

Jan 24, 2024

NORTH OXFORD – Cynthia L. (Kiwak) Bathgate of Thayer Pond Drive, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, at the age of 76. She is survived by her son, Jason F. Bathgate of Stafford Springs, CT; her daughter-in-law Kristi Bathgate of Suffield, CT; her grandson, Quinn M. Bathgate of Suffield, CT; her brother, David...

Atreus Jaymes Washington

Atreus Jaymes Washington

Jan 21, 2024

WORCESTER – Atreus Jaymes Washington, 3 months, passed away in the loving arms of his parents on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Children’s Hospital in Boston, after a courageous fight with ARPKD.  He is survived by his parents, Kelsey E. Furbish Silva of Worcester, and Alexander J. Washington of Spencer; four sisters and a brother, Natalie, Sa’Riyah, Mariana, Alex, and...

Lucille S. Harvey

Lucille S. Harvey

Jan 19, 2024

SHREWSBURY – Lucille S. (Fredette) Harvey, 91, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough.  She is survived by her daughter, Cherie A. Weinman and her husband Eliot of Shrewsbury; seven grandchildren, Alexa Weinman of San Diego, CA, Isaak Weinman of Shrewsbury, Josh Weinman of San Francisco, CA, Jennifer Sadusky of Spencer, Ashley...

Lee F. Brierly

Lee F. Brierly

Jan 16, 2024

WORCESTER – Lee F.  Brierly, 81, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by two sisters, Helen E. Trilligan and her husband Steven of Auburn, and Susan J. Gorham of Florida; and two nieces and a nephew, Heather L. Trilligan of Auburn, Bryan S. Trilligan of Auburn, and Lynn...

Curtis A. Groleau

Curtis A. Groleau

Jan 15, 2024

DUDLEY – Curtis A. Groleau, Sr., 60, of Cottage Road, died Monday, January 15, 2024, in his home after a long battle with leukemia.  He is survived by two brothers, Roland J. Groleau Jr.  and his wife Tina of Weston, ME, and Michael T. Groleau of Fountain Inn, SC; his former wife, Gaye A. (Gregoire) Groleau of Windsor; and several...

Ronald Clay Chambless

Ronald Clay Chambless

Jan 13, 2024

OXFORD – Ronald Clay Chambless, 66, of Oxford, MA passed on into the infinite grace, surrounded by love and light on the 13th of January 2024. His legacy will live on in the hearts and souls of those he loved that remain behind. He was a loving and dedicated husband for 42 years to Cynthia I. (Morse) Chambless. A father...

John A. Smith

John A. Smith

Jan 13, 2024

OXFORD – John A. Smith, 81, formerly of Quoboag Avenue and recently of Putnam, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in his home.  He is survived by two sons, Scott A. Smith of Worcester, and Brian J. Smith and his spouse Kina Iverson of Putnam, CT; his brother, Ronald; his sisters, Barbara, Priscilla, and Shirley; five grandchildren,...

Alwin Clyde Santor

Alwin Clyde Santor

Jan 12, 2024

OXFORD – Alwin Clyde Santor, 83, passed away January 12, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. He is survived by his children, Barbara Johnson and husband Ed of Spencer, Tarry York of Oxford, Clyde Santor of Oxford, Bert Santor and his wife Marie of Worcester, Richard Santor of Webster, Lynn Schold and her husband Scott of Millbury;...

Sharon L. Biando

Sharon L. Biando

Jan 10, 2024

CHARLTON – Sharon L. Biando, 74, of New Spencer Road, died Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in her home.  She is survived by four children, Tamie Ritchie of West Springfield, Robert Shilale Jr. of Williston, FL, Matthew Shilale of Oxford, and Heather Shilale of Uxbridge; two sisters, Gail Wood of Charlton and Debbie Fessenden of Worcester; and four grandchildren.  She was...

Emily Rose Marie Wagner

Emily Rose Marie Wagner

Jan 8, 2024

 

OXFORD – Emily Rose Marie Wagner, 11, of Hillcrest Drive, gained her angel wings on Monday, January 8, 2024. She left this world peacefully, in her own home and surrounded by loved ones. Emily is survived by her parents, Corey and Sunshine Wagner; brothers, Teagan and Kayden; and grandparents, Douglas and Shirley Wagner, all of Oxford. She also leaves...

Wallace "Craig" Stuart

Wallace "Craig" Stuart

Jan 7, 2024

AUBURN – Wallace “Craig” Stuart, 56, of Prospect Street, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, in his home from natural causes.  He is survived by his father, Charles “Chuck” K. Stuart of Worcester; his companion, Lisa M. Kelley of Feeding Hills; his brother, John C. Stuart and his wife Tami of Brookings, SD; one nephew and two nieces, Charles Stuart and...

Beverly L. Vigue

Beverly L. Vigue

Jan 7, 2024

OXFORD – Beverly L. Vigue, 75, of Wheelock Street, died Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.  She is survived by three sons, Steven M. Tebo of Navarre, FL, Michael W. Tebo and his partner Jennifer Stevens of Oxford, and Jason C. Tebo and his wife Tiffany of Navarre, FL; a brother, Bruce S. Wright...

Catherine M. Burns

Catherine M. Burns

Jan 3, 2024

SARASOTA, FL – Catherine M. (Sullivan) Burns, 96, of Sarasota. FL, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Lifecare Center of Sarasota.  She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Raymond Burns Jr.  She is survived by four children, Karen Fichera and her husband Bud, Lawrence Burns and his wife Mary, Nancy Mahoney and her fiancé Ken, and Daniel...

Kevin W. Renaud

Kevin W. Renaud

Jan 3, 2024

AUBURN – Kevin W. Renaud, 65, of Jerome Avenue, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Belmont Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his family and loved ones.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Doreen C. (Jessing) Renaud of Auburn; two sons, Kevin W. Renaud Jr. and his spouse Sylvia of Worcester,...

Jane L. Sanders

Jane L. Sanders

Jan 2, 2024

OXFORD – Jane L. (Schremser) Sanders, 75, of Oxford, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2024.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Harold Sanders; two sons, Kevin Sanders of Dunstable, and Craig Sanders of Clinton; four beloved grandchildren, Haley Sanders, Thomas Sanders, William Jewett, and Leia Sanders.

Jane worked as a bookkeeper for many years.  She...

Clifford Warren Lane, II

Clifford Warren Lane, II

Jan 2, 2024

PLYMOUTH - Clifford Warren Lane, II passed away this week at the age of 79. He was born in Foxborough, MA to Frederick S. Lane, II and Barbara Bentley. He spent happy years of his childhood on the family farm (now known as the Lane Homestead Conservation Property) where he had access to all the joys that nature and adoring...

Gail M. Ryan

Gail M. Ryan

Dec 31, 2023

LEICESTER – Gail M. (Cousineau) Ryan, 81, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Deacon Peter Ryan; two sons, James T. Ryan and his fiancée Melinda Engel of Auburn, and Eric M. Ryan and his wife Corinne of Washington; five...

Carole Anne (Vacca) Brozowski

Carole Anne (Vacca) Brozowski

Dec 28, 2023

OXFORD – Carole Anne (Vacca) Brozowski, 74, of Burbank Street, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, in her home.  She is survived by two sons, Richard Vacca of Oxford, and Peter Brozowski of Oxford, whom she loved and cared for; a brother, Anthony Vacca of Worcester; two sisters, Shirley (Vacca) Pavone and Anna Vacca, both of Worcester; a grandson, Isaac Brozowski;...

Steven George Zografos

Steven George Zografos

Dec 23, 2023

OXFORD – Steven George Zografos, 22, of Joe Jenny Road, died Saturday, December 23, 2023, as a result of injuries sustained in a dirt bike accident in Thompson, CT.  As tragic as it is for his family, they take solace in knowing that he died doing what he loved.

He is survived by his parents, Steven Francis and Marcella Marie...