Obituaries

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...

Nov 19, 2022

OXFORD – Karisa A. Allen, 21, of Harwood Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard Hospital in Webster.  She is survived by her father, David J. Allen Sr. of Oxford, with whom she lived; two brothers, David J. Allen Jr. of Spencer, and Jared J. Allen of Oxford; two aunts, Donna Hogan and...

Nov 16, 2022

OXFORD – Vivian L. (Cusson) Gates, 82, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster.  She is survived by three children, Debra J. Prunier of Oxford, Robin D. Metcalf and her husband Paul of Rochdale, and Mark A. Gates and his wife Caroline of Shrewsbury; her sister, Rose Mary Turner of Auburn; four granddaughters, Neicha...

Nov 15, 2022

OXFORD – Sherri Lyn (Brown) Peterson, 67, died in her home on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, due to complication from IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis), which she battled courageously for over two years.  She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Alfred “Pete” E. Peterson; two children, Karl M. Peterson and his wife Bridget of Worcester, and Melissa A....

Nov 14, 2022

SHREWSBURY – Jessica Ann (Daniels) LaPierre, 34, of Shrewsbury passed away on November 14, 2022, at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

She leaves her husband Robert LaPierre and 3 children, Landen, Ava and Aurora. Also, her mother June Daniels, father David Daniels and brother Sean Daniels. She also leaves her grandparents Al and Dot...

Nov 10, 2022

OXFORD - Nancy M. (Clarke) Dauksz, 80, of Fort Hill Road, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Born at home in Manchaug, MA, on November 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George D. and Ruth E. (Farrar) Clarke.

Nancy worked hard to get her GED and later...

Nov 10, 2022

WORCESTER – Raymond Garcia, 54, of Abbot Street, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 10, 2022.  He is survived by his daughter, Michaela Blyden of Worcester; his parents, Philip and Mary Ann (LaRose) Kenney of Charlton; three sisters, Dory A. St. Martin and her husband Scott of Sturbridge, Carmen M. Staples and her husband Dennis of Surfside Beach,...

Nov 9, 2022

SUTTON – Michael T. Threadgould, 70, of Central Turnpike, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Doreen (Steinmetz) Threadgould of Sutton; two children, Rose E. Mallon and her husband Josh of Hanover, and Benjamin D. Threadgould of Manchester, NH; a sister, Mary Cleveland of West Boylston; a brother, Robert Threadgould...

Nov 6, 2022

NORTH OXFORD – Pauline L. (Conner) Vassar, 92, formerly of 71 Merriam District, went to be with our Lord on November 6, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was the wife of Henry A. Vassar for over 55 years when he died in 2005.  She was the daughter of Raymond H. and Laura G. (Merriam) Conner.  She graduated from...

Nov 6, 2022

OXFORD – Stephen P. Engelhard, Jr., 77, of Joe Jenny Road, died Sunday, November 6, 2022, in his home after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Anne M. (Decoteau) Engelhard of Oxford; three children, Christin, Heather, and Jamie; his brother, Jeffrey Engelhard of New Jersey; his sister, Beverly Mendes and her husband Fred...

Nov 6, 2022

OXFORD – Gary E. Chaput, 70, died suddenly on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by his mother, Lorna N. (Swenson) Chaput of Oxford; five siblings, Nancy L. White of Oxford, David W. Chaput and wife Claudia of North Carolina, Judith L. Tyler of Webster, Debra J. Borus...

Nov 4, 2022

OXFORD – Mary “Connie” C. (Tavares) Voas, 85, died Friday, November 4, 2022, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Raymond J. Voas Sr., who died in 2004.  She is survived by twelve children, Raymond J. Voas Jr. of Webster, Dianne M. Kasabula and her husband Paul of Millbury, Carl M. Voas of Washington,...

Nov 3, 2022

CHARLTON – Paulette Breault, 71, beloved wife, nana, and mother, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, November 3, 2022, after a short but brave battle with cancer.

Paulette leaves behind her husband of 50 years, Arthur along with her daughters Alicia Woodbury (Kevin) of Hancock, Becky Raymond (Justin) of Charlton, and her son...

Oct 31, 2022

WORCESTER – William J. Obraitis, 78, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022, at Parsons Hill Nursing Home in Worcester.  He was the son of the late William and Aldona (Paulauskas) Obraitis.  He leaves a large extended family.

Billy graduated from Worcester public schools.  He owned and operated Sunshine Pools for several years.  He enjoyed freshwater, saltwater,...

Oct 30, 2022

AUBURN – Joan I. (Beland) Hicks, 82, of Washington Street, died peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Robert “Huey” H. Hicks who died in 1996.  She is survived by three sons, Douglas M. Lapensee and his wife Sandy of Auburn, Michael L. Hicks and his wife Kelli...

Oct 30, 2022

OXFORD – Cheryl A. (Guntor) Lotti, 74, of Old Howarth Road, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 30, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dennis C. Lotti of Oxford; two sons, Jason V. Lotti and his fiancée Danielle Genest of Oxford, and Jonathan J. Lotti and his...

Oct 29, 2022

WORCESTER – John “Jack” D. Trask, 77, died Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Notre Dame du Lac in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife, lover, and best friend of 25 years, Elaine L. (Anyon) Trask of Worcester; two children, Jessica Haider and her husband Muhammed Ali Haider of Weymouth; and John Trask of Paxton; four stepchildren, Jennifer Reed...