Obituaries

Dec 28, 2022

OXFORD – Philip Irving Davis Sr., 77, of Forest Street, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Fitchburg Healthcare, after a long illness.  He was well known as Papa, Uncle Phil, Mr. D., Turkey, and Coach, by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gail M. (Wagner) Davis of Oxford;...

Dec 27, 2022

BRIMFIELD – Rita M. (Gallant) Gravel, 89, of Colonial Park, died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in her home.  She is survived by five children, Dennis W. Gravel and his wife Claire of North Oxford, Linda M. Brodeur and her husband Thomas of Southbridge, Sharon A. Albani of Southbridge, Paul M. Gravel and his wife Beth of Manchester, NH, and...

Dec 17, 2022

CUMBERLAND, RI – Thomas M. Scanlon, 81, of Crossing Drive, died Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his sister’s home in Dudley.  He is survived by two sisters, Doreen Bassett and her husband Kenneth of Dudley, and Deborah Halley of Webster; and several nephews and nieces, including his nephew Patrick Scanlon and his wife Bonnie of Grafton.  He was predeceased...

Dec 13, 2022

OXFORD – Robert L. Brindley, 59, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  He is survived by his mother, Shirley A. DeLuca of Oxford; his father, Herbert Brindley III and his wife April of Palmyra, ME; four siblings, Carole A. Brindley and her husband John of Oxford, Francis K. Brindley and his wife Debra of Oxford, Dawn M. Brindley and her...

Dec 13, 2022

LEICESTER – Charlene A. (Sullivan) Rutter, 45, of Towtaid Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, with her family by her side.  She is survived by her three children, Joslyn N. Rutter, Kaitlyn A. Rutter, and Christian C. Rutter, all of Cherry Valley; her parents, Lawrence G. and...

Dec 11, 2022

WHITINSVILLE – George E. Taylor, 58, of Willow Street, died Sunday, December 11, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, and is now at peace and no longer in pain.  He is survived by his children, Brianna C. Taylor and her husband John Dupell of Warren, and Justin T. Taylor and his wife Leah of...

Dec 11, 2022

OXFORD – Jessica M. Gabrila, 39, of Orchard Hill Drive, died on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  She is survived by two sons, Anthony L. Gabrila and Domonic R. Polito, both of Oxford; her mother, Carol M. (Wells) Marean and her husband Keith of Worcester; her father, Michael A. Gabrila of Worcester; her longtime companion of 10 years, Robert A....

Dec 9, 2022

OXFORD – Anita Y. (Longtin) Beaudry, 90, of Locust Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 9, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Roland J. Beaudry of Oxford.  She was predeceased by two brothers, Paul Longtin and Normand Longtin.  She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Louis J....

Dec 9, 2022

LEICESTER – Sandra (MacKenzie) Anderson, 79, of Edward Street, died Friday, December 9, 2022, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Paul E. Anderson who died in 2014.  She is survived by two children, Gretchen Slevin and her husband Mike of Worcester; and Glenn Anderson of Auburn; and her precious grandson, Liam M. Slevin...

Dec 8, 2022

OXFORD – Frances C. (Marrone) Fields, 92, of Park Street, died peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Richey C. Fields of Oxford; five children, Nancy M. Guertin and her husband P. Philip of Farragut, TN, John W. Fields and his wife Lisa of Oxford, Susan J....

Dec 6, 2022

OXFORD – Cynthia H. (Marean) Young, 76, of Sibley Circle, died Tuesday, December 6, 2022, in her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Roland “Butch” W. Young Jr. who died in 2014.  She is survived by her sister, Evelyn L. Ferraro of Worcester; her special sister-in-law, Paulette...

Dec 4, 2022

OXFORD – Timothy J. Kiely, 61, of Carron Lane, died peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022, surrounded by his family at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sharlene M. (White) Kiely of Oxford; three children, Jennifer M. LeBlanc and her husband Phillip of...

Dec 2, 2022

WAKEFIELD – Ann Keegan, 65, died Friday, December 2, 2022, at Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence.  She is survived by five siblings, Marilyn Hanley and her husband Tony of Greece, Kathy Shea and her husband Richard of Wakefield, William Keegan Jr. and his companion Mary of Tewksbury, Barry Keegan and his wife Lori of North Grosvenordale, and Janice Burgess...

Nov 29, 2022

WORCESTER – Phyllis M. (Carlson) Chase, 95, died peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2022, with her family by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Worcester and was raised in a large family in the heart of Quinsigamond Village.

Phyllis was fiercely independent.  She was the rock of the family and the strongest woman we ever...

Nov 23, 2022

WEBSTER – Edward Denis Haggerty, 81, of Hugo Terrace, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  He is survived by his wife Linda (Rodemann) Haggerty of 49 years; his daughter, Shana Haggerty Kosiorek and her husband Paul of Oxford; and two grandchildren, Henry and Maggie.  He was predeceased by his brother, John S. Haggerty.   He...

Nov 23, 2022

WEBSTER – Ellen (Cazeault) Fitton, 71, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, after a long illness. She grew up in Oxford, daughter of the late Charles and Rosalie (Tozia) Cazeault. Her beloved husband and best friend Dennis R. Fitton died in 2016 after 44 years of marriage. She is survived by three sons, Dennis from Alexandria, NH, Nick...

Nov 22, 2022

LEXINGTON - Rita E. Wall, 95, formerly of Lexington and Medford, MA, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Christopher House in Worcester.

After graduating from Salem State College, she began in 1948 what can only be described as her vocation as an elementary school teacher for the Lexington Public School System, retiring in 1988. Her love for...

Nov 20, 2022

WEBSTER – Augustin A. "Sonny" Arsenault, 77, passed away after a sudden illness on November 20, 2022, at UMass in Worcester.

He is survived by his beloved wife Angela Arsenault, 6 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 brothers. Sonny proudly served in the United States Army for 4 years. Sonny spent his working years as a class A...

Nov 19, 2022

OXFORD – Harold A Chapman, 80, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. Harold is survived by ex-wife, Hazel (Walsh) Chapman of Murfreesboro TN; two sons, Michael J. Chapman and wife Maggie Chapman of Smyrna, TN, and William J. Chapman of Murfreesboro, TN; a daughter, Elizabeth A. Chapman of McMinnville,...

Nov 19, 2022

OXFORD – Donald A. Johnson, 92, of Rocky Hill Road, died peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester with his family by his side.  He was predeceased by his wife of 69 years, Sally A. (McCullough) Johnson who died in 2021.  He is survived by three children, Susan J. Dimmick and her husband Paul...