Obituaries

Claire D. Lapierre

Claire D. Lapierre

May 12, 2023

OXFORD – Claire D. (Bassett) Lapierre, 94, of Quobaug Avenue, died peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, in her home with her family by her side.  She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Roland F. Lapierre who died in 2003.  She is survived by her son, Richard Lapierre and his wife Karen of Oxford; her son-in-law, James Haganey;...

David J. Pikul

David J. Pikul

May 10, 2023

CHARLTON – David J. Pikul, 72, of Carpenter Hill Road, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, in his home.  He is survived by his sister, Susan L. LeBlanc and her husband Norman of Oxford; his niece, Emmy Monticelli and her husband Michael of Oxford; his great nephew and niece, Matthew J. Monticelli and Gianna J.M. Monticelli, both of...

Jonathan J. LeBlanc

Jonathan J. LeBlanc

May 9, 2023

CHARLTON – Jonathan J. LeBlanc, 53, passed away on May 9, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jonathan is survived by his wife of 34 years, Rebecca and their two children, Brittany and Tyler. He is also survived by his mother Paulette, his sisters, Therese and Nicole and brothers, Phillip, and Joseph. He is...

Keith J. Gallant

Keith J. Gallant

May 8, 2023

BROOKFIELD – Keith J. Gallant, 55, of Joe Goddard Road, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Elizabeth J. (Bergeron) Gallant of Brookfield; his mother, Nancy P. Gallant of Fiskdale; his stepson, Richard S. MacDonald of Brookfield; his sister, Deborah Leite and her...

Gloria L. Antkowiak

Gloria L. Antkowiak

May 4, 2023

OXFORD – Gloria L. (deVillers) Antkowiak, 94, of Federal Hill Road, died peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Henry E. Antkowiak who died in 2007.  She is survived by four children, Joseph H. Antkowiak and his wife Norma of Oxford, Bernard M. Antkowiak and his wife Donna of...

Kurt D. Cotto

Kurt D. Cotto

May 2, 2023

CHARLTON – Kurt D. Cotto, 70, of Priscilla Lane, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023, with his wife by his side.  He lost his courageous 17-year battle with cancer.

He is survived by his best friend, travel companion, love of his life, and devoted wife of 44 years, Crystal L. (Angelo) Cotto of Charlton; his fishing partner and brother, Philip...

Mark D. Graham

Mark D. Graham

May 2, 2023

POMFRET CENTER, CT – Mark D. Graham, 59, was born September 13, 1963, in Worcester. He was raised in Oxford, married and started a family before moving to Pomfret Center, CT, where he lived out his days in the family home he built with his wife.

He was predeceased by his father, Francis C Graham who died in 2007; his...

Larry Thorpe

Larry Thorpe

Apr 29, 2023

NORTH GRAFTON – Larry Thorpe, 64, of Westboro Road, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, in his home.  He is survived by his guardian Denise, and many friends at HMEA on Westboro Road in North Grafton.  He was born in Boston and lived in Oxford for several years before moving to North Grafton.  His mother was Elizabeth Thorpe.

Mr. Thorpe attended...

Georgiann M. Harris

Georgiann M. Harris

Apr 29, 2023

WEBSTER – Georgiann Marie (Thurber) Harris, a.k.a. Gigi, 50, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, after a long illness with her loving family by her side.

She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Keith Harris; a son, Christopher Harris of Webster; two daughters, Ashley Harris of Holyoke and Donna Harris of Holyoke; 3 precious beautiful grandchildren, Aubreigh,...

Simon J. Chiasson

Simon J. Chiasson

Apr 29, 2023

OXFORD – Simon J. Chiasson, 86, of Burbank Street, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a short illness.  He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Ruth M. (Goodale) Chiasson who died in 2004.  He is survived by a daughter, June M. Collins and her husband Leander of Oxford;...

Gloria A. Beaulieu

Gloria A. Beaulieu

Apr 26, 2023

OXFORD – Gloria A. (Robinson) Beaulieu, 100, of Woodland Drive, died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster.  She was predeceased by her husband 65 years, Joseph G. Beaulieu Sr. who died in 2009.  She is survived by two children, Joseph G. Beaulieu Jr. of Oxford, and Janice E. Pierce of Rutland; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews...

Carmen L. Rodriguez

Carmen L. Rodriguez

Apr 21, 2023

FARMINGVILLE, NY – Carmen L. Rodriguez, 87, most recently of Uxbridge and Oxford, died Friday, April 21, 2023, peacefully in her home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.  She was predeceased by her husband, Victor Rodriguez and daughter Miriam Piretti. She is survived by two daughters, Naida LePore of Whitinsville, MA (formerly of Oxford, MA), and Carmen...

Sean R. Kelly

Sean R. Kelly

Apr 20, 2023

DUDLEY – Sean R. Kelly, 28, of Barry Avenue, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, from complications of a stroke.  He is survived by his parents, Raymond L. Kelly III of Dudley, and Susan J. (Mitrano) Kelly of Marietta, GA; his maternal grandparents, Daniel and Jane Mitrano of Hampton, NH; and his...

Earl F. Faneuf, Jr.

Earl F. Faneuf, Jr.

Apr 19, 2023

FORT MYERS, FL – Earl F. Faneuf, Jr. was born in Worcester, MA to the late Earl F. and Mary C. (Walsh) Faneuf.  Earl Jr. died suddenly on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL, from complications of pneumonia.  Raised in Oxford, MA, he attended and graduated from Oxford High School in 1973 and...

Nellie Marie Bullock

Nellie Marie Bullock

Apr 18, 2023

OXFORD – Nellie Marie (Conrad) Bullock, 94, of Carol Drive, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  She is survived by two sons, Wayne G. Elliott of Virginia, and Brian V. Elliott of Oxford; her brother, James Conrad and his wife Janice of Auburn; several grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.  She was born in Nova...

Grace-Louise Hebert

Grace-Louise Hebert

Apr 15, 2023

BOLTON – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Grace-Louise Hebert, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. Grace passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023, surrounded by her family, after a long illness. She was 73 years old.

Grace was born on November 23, 1949, to Joseph and Jean Walsh in Worcester, Massachusetts. Her...

Gina C. LaFlamme

Gina C. LaFlamme

Apr 13, 2023

SOUTHBRIDGE – Gina C. (Wilkman) LaFlamme, 48, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in her home.  She is survived by two children, Melody R. Langer of Stafford Springs, CT, and Jaren W. Langer of Southbridge; her adoptive mother, Beverly A. Raymond of Lyman, ME; her first former husband, Patrick J. Langer of Holland; her second former husband, James LaFlamme...

Rev. Dr. Samuel Wilfred Young

Rev. Dr. Samuel Wilfred Young

Apr 13, 2023

CHARLTON, MA – After bravely battling multiple myeloma and its complications for more than two years, The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wilfred Young (81) slipped through the veil between earthly life and eternal life on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Born a first-generation Irish-American to the Rev. Samuel Young and Lynette Caverly Young in Boston, MA on October 17, 1941, he was...

Bill Joseph Boucher

Bill Joseph Boucher

Apr 12, 2023

CHARLTON – Bill Joseph “Charlie” Boucher, 81, a lifelong resident of Charlton, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023, with his children surrounding him.

He is survived by three children, Kimberly A. Banaczuk and her husband Michael, Lori A. Fisher and her significant other Michael Butler, and David W. Boucher and his wife Cindy;...

Raymond J. Desy

Raymond J. Desy

Apr 5, 2023

OXFORD/BRIMFIELD – Raymond J. Desy, 96, of St. George Road in Brimfield, died Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in his home.  He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Dawn V. (Barrett) Desy who died in 2017.  He is survived by two sons, Mark O. Desy (Kimberly) of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Steve B.J. Desy (Susan) of Brimfield; four grandsons,...