Obituaries

Jul 7, 2022

WORCESTER/OXFORD – George R. Scott, Sr., 86, died peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester with his family by his side.  He was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Marie “Bea” (Plasse) Scott of Worcester, who died in 1989.  He is survived by six children, Marion M. Lemay and her husband Edward of...

Jul 6, 2022

ROCHDALE – Karen Ann (O’Leary) McGrath, 70, of Parker Street, died Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her husband of 49 years, David W. McGrath of Rochdale; three children, Bryan McGrath and his wife Dr. Sunita McGrath of Tampa, FL, Kerry Mallett and her husband Keith of Auburn, and...

Jul 5, 2022

WORCESTER/CARVER – Francis R. Zajac, 82, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester with his family by his side.  He is survived by four children, Lisa M. Westerman and her husband Ron Allard of Worcester, Gina M. Erickson of Dudley, Kimberly A. Festa and her husband Richard of Auburn, and Michael F. Zajac...

Jul 3, 2022

OXFORD – Bruce R. Brunnett, 70, of Main Street, died peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by two children, Richard G. Brunnett of Oxford, and Tanya L. Holmes and her husband Paul Mondino of Putnam, CT; his mother, Harriet E. (Holmes) Brunnett of Oxford; seven siblings,...

Jul 2, 2022

CHARLTON - Terry Moore, 75, of Charlton, died at home on July 2, 2022, of metastatic melanoma. He is survived by his wife Sharon, son Joshua and partner Kayla, daughter Amy and son-in-law Matt, dog Scully, and his extended family in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Terry loved his family dearly. He is also survived by many wonderful friends and neighbors, for whom...

Jul 2, 2022

WEBSTER – Patricia J. (Marsh) Giles, 75, of Slater Street, died Saturday, July 2, 2022, in her home.  She is survived by two children, Michelle L. Payson of Douglas, and Sean D. Giles of Spencer; a brother, Warren C. Marsh of Worcester; two sisters, Norma Vigue and Debra deVillers, both of Maine; three grandchildren, Jeremy Payson of Douglas, Sophia...

Jun 28, 2022

HOLDEN/NORTH OXFORD – Joseph W. Amiot, 90, formerly of Main Street, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester.  He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Margaret A. (Watson) Amiot who died in 2019.  He is survived by five children, Mary Gough of Auburn, Joseph Amiot and his wife Anne of Auburn,...

Jun 26, 2022

OXFORD – Dominick P. Gardner, 17, of Maple Avenue, died on Sunday, June 26, 2022.  He is survived by his father, Jeffery A. Sprague of Leicester; his brother, Jordan R. Winders of North Carolina; his sisters, Nakkia L. Gardner of South Barre, and Alyssa E.A. Muse and her husband Casey of North Oxford; his grandmother, Donna Harper of Worcester;...

Jun 24, 2022

CHARLTON – Kason Richard Nickerson, infant son of Nicholas C. and Sabrina D. (Pecore) Nickerson Sr., died unexpectedly on Friday, June 24, 2022, in his home.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Sophia G. Nickerson; his brother, Nicholas C. Nickerson Jr.; his paternal grandparents, Edward P. and Renee F. Nickerson Sr. of Charlton; his...

Jun 23, 2022

Last Call

CHARLTON – Susan A. (Rouillard) Jordan Dietlin, 58, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, from her battle with metastatic breast cancer, which she fought for over 15 years.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 20 years, Donald H. Dietlin Jr....

Jun 23, 2022

NORTH OXFORD – Kathryn M. Lane, 101, formerly of Prospect Street, died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Beaumont Nursing Home in Westborough.  She is survived by her nephews and nieces, Thomas and Hope Lasseter, Shirley Lasseter, Lori Lazarus, Nancy Lasseter and Ewen Thompson, Judy and George Murphy, Sheila and Steve Barry, Kathleen and Rick Bergan, Mary Lane, and William...

Jun 20, 2022

OXFORD – Joann A. (Rossley) Edmonds, 75, died peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton.  She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Robert G. Edmonds who died in 2014.  She is survived by two children, Dianne K. Gingras and her husband Bill of Charlton, and Richard R. Edmonds of Arizona;...

Jun 20, 2022

WORCESTER – Anna J. (Gribouski) Desmarais, 94, of Butler Street, died Monday, June 20, 2022, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Wallace J. Desmarais Sr. who died in 2015.  She is survived by a son, Wallace J. Desmarais Jr. of Worcester; three daughters, Linda A. Warren of Florida, Patricia M. Kozberg and her...

Jun 20, 2022

OXFORD – Gay A. (Marcelonis) Thomas, 75, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 20, 2022.  She is survived by two children, Charles W. Thomas of Oxford, and Heidi G. Worster and her husband John of Oxford; her grandson, Benjamin J. Thomas of Oxford; her sister-in-law, Gloria Marcelonis of North Oxford; four nieces and nephews, Gay Larkin, William...

Jun 20, 2022

CHARLTON – Clarence A. Bachand, 99, of Turner Road, died peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2022, with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Agnes T. (Prunier) Bachand of Charlton; five children, Eva Parzych and her husband Stanley of Charlton, Rebecca Bachand of Charlton, James Bachand and his wife Linda of Northbridge,...

Jun 17, 2022

OXFORD – Roland Francis Spear, 70, of Main Street, died Friday, June 17, 2022, in his home after a short battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Sue E. (Graves) Spear of Oxford; three children, Kenneth Spear of Worcester, Melissa Evans and her husband Jay of North Oxford, and Kelly Moynagh of Worcester; his...

Jun 17, 2022

OXFORD – Joseph J. Abdella, 99, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster.  He was predeceased by his wife of 72 years, Louise M. (O’Reilly) Abdella who died in 2020.  He is survived by three children, Elaine M. Hayward of Webster, Patricia A. Murray and her companion Clifford Huston of Spencer, and Thomas...

Jun 17, 2022

OXFORD – Lisa M. McGarry, 48, of Charlton Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2022, in her home.  She is survived by two children, Robert J. McGarry and Rachel L. Torres, both of Oxford; her mother, Joy M. (Lockwood) Grudzinskas of Oxford; her brother, Jason S. Ellis and his wife Elaine of Weymouth; her best friend, Donna Kenneally...

Jun 16, 2022

WEBSTER – Sandra M. (Sgariglia) Moody, 62, of Webster, died peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in her home.  She is survived by four children, Angela M. Bernard of North Grosvenordale, Dennis A. Bernard, Jr., of North Grosvenordale, Cole R. Bernard of North Grosvenordale, and Emily L. Moody of Webster; her father, Anthony E. Sgariglia Jr. of Oxford; two...

Jun 14, 2022

OXFORD – Frances R. (Varano) Smolenski, 96, of Pine Ridge Drive, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Henry E. Smolenski who died in 1997.  She is survived by three children, Diane F. Freeman of Putnam, CT, Michael H. Smolenski and is wife Virginia of East...