Obituaries

Jan 26, 2023

SHREWSBURY – Allan J. Putelis, Jr., 37, died suddenly on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  He is survived by his daughter, Kailiegh A. Putelis of Sutton; his fiancée, Nicole L. Fornal of Quinebaug, CT, and her children; the mother of his daughter, Lindsey A. Cellucci of Sutton; his parents, Allan J. and Heide A. (Labonte) Putelis Sr. of Shrewsbury; his...

Jan 24, 2023

OXFORD – Robert F. Locke, 81, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a brief illness.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet M. (Obraitis) Locke of Oxford; two daughters, Donna M. Rousseau and her husband Brian of Dudley, and Denise L. Hoyt and her husband Christopher of Oxford;...

Jan 24, 2023

OXFORD – David J. McGrath, 73, of Main Street, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He is survived by a brother, Ronald J. McGrath of Auburn; nephews and nieces.  He was predeceased by three brothers, Francis L. McGrath Jr. who died in 2016, Kenneth J. McGrath who died in 2015, and James M. McGrath...

Jan 23, 2023

LEICESTER – Zachary Leo Marc-Aurele, 27, died on Monday, January 23, 2023.  He is survived by his soulmate, Erin Johnson; his parents, John P. and Lynda F. (Fitzpatrick) Marc-Aurele of Leicester; three siblings, Elizabeth Marc-Aurele and her partner Christopher Galbraith of Worcester, Daniel Marc-Aurele and his partner Michael Somes of Worcester, and Alison Marc-Aurele of Watertown; his cat, Professor...

Jan 15, 2023

ARLINGTON – Natalie M. (Tufts) MacLean, 89, died Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Life Care Center of Auburn.  She was predeceased by her husband, Norman E. MacLean who died in 1984.  She is survived by four children, Debra L. Martin and her husband Ronald of Charlton, David W. Small and his wife Crisanta of Oceanside, CA, James M....

Jan 7, 2023

OXFORD – Rachel E. (Ryker) LeBlanc, 42, of Maple Road Ext., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her husband of six years, Scott E. LeBlanc of Oxford; five children, Francisco Rosario of Worcester, and Isabella Rosario,...

Jan 5, 2023

OXFORD – Sarah (Rennie) Kobel, a longtime resident of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester.

Sally, as she was known by her family and friends, was born on October 26, 1936, in Newport, Rhode Island, where she grew up with her father John Rennie, her...

Jan 5, 2023

OXFORD – Sharon A. (Roy) Brunnett, 71, of Wheelock Street, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the home of her daughter.  She is survived by two children, Richard G. Brunnett and Tanya L. Holmes, both of Oxford; her brother, Robert Roy of Rochester, NH; her sister, Edna McEwen of Dunedin, FL; nine grandchildren, Kenneth Holmes and his fiancée Sarah...

Jan 1, 2023

CHARLTON – Jayden Peter Muturi, 19, of Burlingame Road, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  He is survived by his parents, Troy J. Kasper and Grace E. Muturi-Kasper of Charlton; his brother, Jayce Michael Muturi of Charlton; his aunt and uncle, Rachel and Michael Muturi of Nairobi, Kenya; six cousins, Saru, Muturi,...

Jan 1, 2023

NORTH GROSVENORDALE, CT – Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, Donald L. Magill, flew with the eagles Sunday, January 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, MA.

Donald, also known as Gilly, Mac, or Donnie, was born in Worcester to the late Donald E. and Pearl (Dominigue) Magill and raised...

Dec 30, 2022

CHARLTON – Madeleine “Maddy” Mrzyglod, 78, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, December 30, 2022, with her family by her side.

Maddy is survived and missed by her husband of 59 years, Raymond Mrzyglod; and her children, Cheryl Russell and her husband Kevin of Dudley, Karen Manganelli and her husband Carl of Waltham, and Mark...

Dec 29, 2022

WOBURN – James Jay Wilson, 81, of Sawmill Brook Way, died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.  He is survived by two nieces, Kimberly A. Boroughs and her husband Ronald of Plano, TX, and Robin Hopkins and her wife Mary Littell of Brooklyn, NY; two great-nieces and a great-nephew, Sydney Boroughs of Plano,...

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

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 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 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....