Obituaries

Mar 30, 2023

GARDNER – Tyler Jordan Dennis, 26, of Bear Hill Road, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a history of mental illness.  He is survived by his father, David A. Dennis and his wife Tracy of Asheboro, NC; his mother, Billie Jo A. (Valcourt) Dennis and her partner Brian Brackett of...

Mar 28, 2023

WORCESTER – James “Jimmy” L. Courtney, 69, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, with family by his side. He is survived by two daughters, Amanda R. Bourbeau and her husband Emile of Oxford, and Shannon V. Courtney of Oxford; two grandsons, E.J. and Rene Bourbeau; his former wife, Michelle (Hamel) Courtney; a brother, Ernest Young of Maine; three sisters,...

Mar 28, 2023

OXFORD – Robert E. Davis, 75, of Charlton Street, died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marsha R. (Plante) Davis of Oxford; three children, Travis E. Davis and his wife Cynthia of North Brookfield, Taylor M. Davis of Charlton,...

Mar 26, 2023

OXFORD – Lawrence R. Tremblay, 85, formerly of Old Southbridge Road, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Worcester.  He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Betty A. (Dunlop) Tremblay who died in 2015.  He is survived by his son, Michael J. Tremblay and his wife Jennifer of Sterling; two brothers, Edward Tremblay of Brimfield,...

Mar 19, 2023

WEBSTER – On Sunday, March 19, 2023, Barbara (Thompson) Bremer was released from her earthly constraints to rocket towards heaven, and fly through the pearly gates using her E-Z Pass. Upon arrival, we imagine she straightened a few things out, to reflect her preferences, and had some ice cream. She leaves behind her daughter, Anne-Elizabeth Bremer and her partner Mickey...

Mar 13, 2023

WORCESTER – Kenneth D. Beane, 72, died Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Wakefield Center in Wakefield, MA.  Ken is survived by a son, Timothy J. Beane; two brothers, Richard M. Beane Jr,. and Gordon L. Beane and wife Mary; and two sisters, Katherine T. Larini and husband Paul, and Lorraine M. Devault and husband David.  Ken was born...

Mar 12, 2023

OXFORD – David P. Skamarock, 67, of Mayfair Circle, died on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Martha C. (Dunkerton) Skamarock of Oxford; two children, Matthew D. Skamarock (Felicia) of Oxford, and Kristen A. Skamarock (Joshua) of Millbury; two sisters, Christine Gurriere and...

Mar 9, 2023

WEBSTER – Susan “Bunny” E. (Dimock) Gordon, 76, of School Street, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 14 years, Wayne H. Gordon who died in 2007.  She is survived by three children, Donald W. Gordon of North Carolina, Laura L. Horanzy of...

Mar 8, 2023

OXFORD – Angela A. Muscetta-Smith, 53, of Oak Street, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in her home.  She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Warren L. Smith of Oxford; two sons, Ethan B. Smith and Tyler O. Smith, both of Oxford; her mother, Antonia (Cannistra) Muscetta of Oxford; her sister, Geraldine R. Muscetta of Belchertown; two aunts,...

Mar 3, 2023

OXFORD - Robert Brindley, 74, of Oxford, died Friday, March 3, 2023, in Harrington Memorial Hospital after a long courageous battle with COPD.

Bob is survived by his "support team": his sister, Patricia Casagranda and her husband Richard, his nephew Francis Brindley and his wife Debra, and his best friend Richard Curran and his wife Karen.  He...

Mar 2, 2023

OXFORD – Daniel “Dan” Joseph Harrold, 43, of Oxford, died suddenly from medical complications on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Alicia (Mott) Harrold of Oxford; his son, Nathan Harrold of Oxford; his father, John Harrold of Hudson; his brother, John Harrold Jr. of Devens; his...

Mar 1, 2023

OXFORD – Nathalie E. “Lee” (Newhall) Ryder, 84, of Manor Lane, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband, Harold L. “Hal” Ryder Jr., who died in 2006.  She is survived by three sons, Eric Ryder of Lake Wylie, SC, Bryan Ryder and his wife Beth of Oxford, and...

Mar 1, 2023

WORCESTER – Donna Lee Whitten, 71, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, with friends and family by her side. She is survived by her husband, E. Kenneth Cassavant of Worcester; her brother, David A. Whitten of Worcester; her sister, Cynthia J. Robert and her husband George of Hollywood,...

Feb 27, 2023

NORTH OXFORD – Jacqueline (Faubert) Dukes, 80, of Daniel Drive, died Monday, February 27, 2023, at Homestead Hall in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Robert E. Dukes who died in 1995.  She is survived by two children, Mark E. Dukes and his wife Elaine of Spencer, and Laurie A. Rieser of Dudley; three grandchildren,...

Feb 24, 2023

OXFORD – Justin K. Brown, 30, of Orchard Hill Drive, died Friday, February 24, 2023, at Harrington HealthCare – Hubbard Hospital in Webster.  He is survived by his mother, Mary M. (Dillingham) Brown of Oxford; his father, Steven K. Brown of Worcester; his sister, Kathy Watkins; two nephews, Charles and Ely; and his stepfather, Mr. Goodale.  He was born...

Feb 24, 2023

OXFORD – Frederick R. Brunetta, 76, of Maid Marion Street, died peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Monica G. (Russell) Brunetta of Oxford; his daughter, Tammy L. Makowiecki and her husband John of Oxford; his brother, Donald “Duffy” Brunetta of Florida; and several nephews...

Feb 20, 2023

OXFORD – Barbara M. (Chase) Gustafson, 93, of Locust Street, died Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Meadows of Leicester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 25 years, Lawrence R. Gustafson who died in 1974.  She is survived by two children, Susan Paul and her husband Marshall of Oxford, and Lawrence Gustafson and his wife Connie of Worcester;...

Feb 19, 2023

OXFORD – David A. Naugle, 67, of Brook Street, died Sunday, February 19, 2023, in his home with his wife by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Louisa A. Klaven of Oxford; several aunts, cousins, and a nephew.  He was born in Johnstown, PA, and lived in Oxford since 1983.  He graduated from Valley...

Feb 15, 2023

CHARLTON – Deena L. Williams, 71, of City Depot Road, died Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.  She is survived by three brothers, Derrick Williams and his wife Connie, Dell Williams and his companion Kamby, and Dwight Williams and his wife Lisa; and many nephews and nieces.  She was predeceased by five brothers,...

Feb 12, 2023

NORTH OXFORD – Corliss A. (Whitney) Thompson, 96, of May Scano Drive, Worcester, died Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Christopher House in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband, Alfred C. Thompson who died in 2009.  She is survived by two children, Joel C. Thompson of Bethel, CT, and Jean K. Thompson of Hudson; a sister, Doris Sargent of...