Obituaries
Rita M. Birchard
Jul 15, 2026
WORCESTER – Rita M. (English) Birchard, 85, of Brigham Road, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine S. Courtney of Worcester; her brothers, John and Aloysius English; her sisters, Frances Mary English, and Mercedes Christopher; five grandchildren, Mary R. Biron, Thomas R. Courtney III, and Stacy E. Collins,...
James W. Hoover
Jul 14, 2026
WEBSTER – James W. Hoover, 86, of Genevieve Lane, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at UMass Memorial Health – Harrington at Webster. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathleen M. Houlihan-Hoover; his former spouse, Lucy Hoover of Texas; a daughter, Elizabeth Hoover of North Carolina; a son, James Hoover, Jr. and his...
Kenneth "Kenny" Joel Weagle
Jul 5, 2026
LEICESTER – Kenneth “Kenny” Joel Weagle, 43, of Rawson Street, was taken far too soon.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Christine E. (Thies) Weagle; his parents, Joel L. and Kristine A. (Johnson) Weagle of Boynton Beach, FL; two daughters, Lexie Elizabeth Weagle, and Lana Elizabeth Weagle; two brothers, Kevin Weagle of Lake Wales, FL, and Keith Weagle...
Pauline Collette Clouthier
Jul 5, 2026
OXFORD – Pauline Collette (Rivard) Clouthier, 104, of Sutton Avenue, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, in her home. She was predeceased by her husband, Russell D. Clouthier who died in 1973. She is survived by two children, Robert Clouthier and his wife Carol of Oxford, and Janice Pierpont and her husband Richard of Uxbridge; six grandsons: Brian Clouthier of Beverly,...
Dorothy M. Lestha
Jul 4, 2026
CHARLTON - Dorothy M. (Miller) Lestha, 88, died on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. She is survived by three daughters, Christine Abbott and her husband Merle of Charlton, Dee Brewer of Charlton, and Mary Padeni and her husband Jeffrey of Dudley; six grandchildren, Christopher Brewer and his wife Raylene, Dylan Abbott and...
Kenneth "Skip" Greig Metcalf
Jul 3, 2026
OXFORD – Kenneth “Skip” Greig Metcalf, 77, of Carron Lane, died peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston, from complications of a spinal cord injury sustained in 2009.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy A. (Delaney) Metcalf of Oxford; two daughters, Nicole B. Green and her husband Geoffrey...
Jaclyn Jane Babineau
Jul 1, 2026
WEBSTER/CLINTON – With profound sadness we announce the passing of Jaclyn Jane Babineau, age 39, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Jaclyn leaves behind the love of her life and devoted fiancé, Richard J. Dulude Jr. of Clinton. She is also survived by her loving parents, Leandre and Donna M. (Russell) Babineau of Webster; her brother, Andrew R. Babineau, and his wife,...
Amy L. Phillipo
Jun 26, 2026
WEBSTER – Amy L. Phillipo, 51, died peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.
She is survived by her mother, Judy Ann Perry of Auburn; her sister, Jennifer L. Roos and her husband Daren Aronowicz of Oxford; her niece, Haley E. Fish; her nephew, Zachary B. Roos; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,...
George E. Esteves
Jun 25, 2026
NORTH OXFORD – George E. Esteves, 66, of Southbridge Road, died Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester, after a battle with early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia “Trish” Fugatt of North Oxford; two daughters, Ashley Esteves of Worcester, and Angie Esteves of Salem, NH; his nephew, Nicholas Esteves; and many cousins....
Joseph E. Dupre
Jun 23, 2026
OXFORD- Joseph E. Dupre, 90, of Main Street, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with his family by his side.
He is survived by his son, Mark E. Dupre of New York; his daughter, Kimberley K. Dupre of Webster; his sister, Elizabeth Whittemore of Vermont; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Jennifer, Erin, Beth, Randy, Mark, and Brian; eight great-grandchildren,...
Emanuele "Manny" Gurriere
Jun 18, 2026
DUDLEY – Emanuele A. “Manny” Gurriere, 83, of Susan Drive, died Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Christine T. (Skamarock) Gurriere of Dudley; three children, Constance A. Joromat and her husband Joseph of LaVerne, CA, Michael A. Gurriere and his wife Melissa Downing of Southbridge, and...
Tina M. Cheever
Jun 8, 2026
DUDLEY – Tina M. Cheever, 54, of Southbridge Road, died peacefully yet unexpectedly in her sleep, on Monday, June 8, 2026, in her home.
She is survived by her husband, David P. King; three children, Amanda F. Adair and her husband Joseph of Eastford, CT, Jackie E. Cheever of Oxford, and Brandon M. King of Barnstable; her mother, Gale Smith of...
Victor J. LaPrade, Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
OXFORD - Victor J. LaPrade, Jr., of Oxford, passed away peacefully on June 8, surrounded by the love of his family, just one day after celebrating his 95th birthday. Born on June 7, 1931, in Worcester, Victor lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to family, hard work, service to his country, and kindness toward others.
Family was the...
Carol Williams
Jun 4, 2026
OXFORD – Carol Williams, age 90, of Oxford, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026.
Born in Worcester, MA, to the late Gladys and Kachador Vartanian, Carol lived a life defined by deep devotion to her faith and an unwavering love for her family. For decades, she served as the secretary at Grace Church, where her warmth and dedication made her...
Janet J. Zereski
Jun 4, 2026
CHARLTON- Janet J. (Cummings) Zereski, 79, of H. Putnam Road, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
She leaves behind her beloved husband of 57 years, S. Michael Zereski of Charlton; three daughters, Karyn Zereski, Christine Drisco and her husband, Jason, of Charlton, and Crystal Zereski of Dudley; three grandchildren, Jessica, Ayla, and Kaylin; one great-granddaughter, Emma;...
Warren Iwao Ito
May 30, 2026
OXFORD – Warren Iwao Ito, 73, died peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sharon M. (Cazeault) Ito of Oxford; two children, Brandon K. Ito of Oxford, and Brianne T. Ito and her husband Ryan Connolly of Springfield, NH; his granddaughter who he held close to his...
Paul F. Lo Sasso
May 28, 2026
WEBSTER – Paul F. Lo Sasso, 70, of School Street, died peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Westborough HealthCare, after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Dorene S. (Pond) Lo Sasso of Webster; his son, Louis Paul Lo Sasso of Webster; six siblings, Louis Lo Sasso and his wife Mariann, Theresa Sagarese and her...
Adam J. Keyes
May 23, 2026
AUBURN – Adam J. Keyes, 44, of Auburn, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of profound kindness, leadership, and an unwavering devotion to his family. Described by many as "one of the absolute best," Adam was a man who gave of himself freely, touching countless lives with his laughter, positivity, and grounded spirit.
Adam...
Frances B. Normandin
May 23, 2026
WEST BROOKFIELD – Frances B. (McCarthy) Normandin, 80, of Old West Brookfield Road, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Care One in Millbury, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Roland E. Normandin of West Brookfield; five children, Wendy Swallow and her husband Roger of West Brookfield, Tina Gremo and her husband Ralph of Charlton,...
Henry P. Marchand
May 20, 2026
OAKHAM – Henry P. Marchand, 84, of Barre Road, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.
He is survived by his significant other, Paula McManus of Westboro; three daughters, Patricia Palumbo of Phoenix, AZ, Denise Jussaume and her husband Steve of East Douglas, and Michelle Ryan and her husband Robert of Oxford; his former wife, Paula (Beliveau)...
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