Obituaries

Jun 13, 2022

OXFORD – John J. Maryyanek, III, 67, of Dudley Road, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard Hospital in Webster.  He is survived by two daughters, Debra L. Maryyanek and her husband Jeremy Shaffer of Stafford Springs, CT, and Katie L. Dickson of Southbridge; three brothers, Edward F. Maryyanek and his companion   Dawn Alarie...

Jun 11, 2022

OXFORD – Melissa L. (Despin) Saad, 51, of Newton Avenue, died peacefully on Saturday, June 11, 2022, in her home.  She is survived by three children, Ashley M. Saad and her husband Richard Lucier of Oxford, Courtney S. Tomlin and her husband Trevor Tomlin of Austin, TX, and Joshua C. White of Oxford; four sisters, Lena L. Deter of...

Jun 8, 2022

HOLLAND – Crystal L. Campbell, 36, of Sunset Lane, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.  She is survived by her son, Carter L. Ayer of Holland; three siblings, Elizabeth A. Campbell and her fiancé Ty Roach of Fiskdale, Colin A. Campbell of Smithfield, RI, and Dylan S. Campbell of Holland; her maternal grandmother, Marsha L. Prunier and her husband...

Jun 7, 2022

OXFORD – Lisa Michelle Murray, 43, of Webster and formerly of Oxford, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.  She is survived by her son, Jayce Neal Murray; her father, David Murray and his wife Pamela of Oxford; her mother, Charlotte (Primeau) Pelkey of Webster; her brother, Craig Murray and his wife Nicole of Oxford; and many aunts, uncles,...

Jun 4, 2022

OXFORD – Norbert W. Cloutier, Sr., 67, of Dudley Road, died Saturday, June 4, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, after a short illness with pancreatitis.  He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Norma J. (Howard) Hanks of Oxford; six children, Norbert W. Cloutier Jr. and his wife Stephanie of Belmont, NH, Kimberly D. Paquette of Franklin, NH,...

May 31, 2022

CHARLTON – Francis “Frank” J. Malinowski, 85, of Oxford Road, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Life Care Center of Auburn.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan M. (Mioduszewski) Malinowski of Charlton; three children, John F. Malinowski and his wife Marelyn Collazo of Worcester, Stephen M. Malinowski and his wife Danielle of Winthrop, ME,...

May 27, 2022

OXFORD – Phyllis T. (Chaput) Carter, 81, of Henry Marsh Road, died Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Northbridge.  She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Edward L. Carter of Oxford; four daughters, Michelle T. Goodwin and her husband Phillip of Oxford, Danielle M. Audette and her husband Robert of...

May 25, 2022

OXFORD – Margaret W. Adams, 82, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster.  She is survived by three children, Peter C. Gillies of Fitchburg, Jane S. Pietrzak and her husband Joseph of Dudley, and Jennifer G. Landgren and her husband Donald of Oxford; five grandchildren, Lori Pietrzak, Michael Pietrzak, Tyler Myers-Gillies, Kyra Stauffer,...

May 24, 2022

OXFORD – Rita M.H. (Lehto) Boudreau, 87, of Wild Rose Street, died Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, after a battle with kidney disease.  She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Richard W. Boudreau who died in 2009.  She is survived by two children, Teri M. Floyd and her husband Edward of Ocala,...

May 21, 2022

WEBSTER – Dawn Marie Quinn, 54.  On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Dawn was called home by her heavenly Father to join her daughter Linda Mae Groccia in everlasting peace.

Dawn was predeceased by her precious daughter, Linda Mae Groccia; and brother, John Angus Quinn.  Dawn’s father, John Quinn, died in 1969.

Dawn is survived by...

May 21, 2022

SPENCER – Jesse R. Lamoureux, 38, a longtime Spencer resident and most recently of Oxford, died Saturday, May 21, 2022, from injuries sustained in a house fire on Friday in Oxford.  He is survived by two sisters, Rosaleen J. Clayton of North Oxford, and Trina M. Dysinger and her husband Jerry of North Grosvenordale, CT; seven nieces and nephews,...

May 19, 2022

NORTH OXFORD – Stephen A. Gordon, 62, of Merriam District, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Debbie A. (Morin) Gordon of North Oxford; six children, Sydney A. Taraskiewicz, Dany L. Gordon, Jon H. Gordon, Martha J. Morin, A.J. Morin, and Beowulf B. Morin,...

May 16, 2022

OXFORD – William J. “Bill” Shugrue, 78, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his son, Jon P. Shugrue and his partner Kerri Stone and his children Nikita and Alexander J. Shugrue of Oxford; his daughter, Elizabeth M. “Buffy” Provo,...

May 13, 2022

WEBSTER – Diane R. (Whalen) Quisenberry, D.V.M., 75, shuffled off this mortal coil with dignity and grace on Friday, May 13, 2022.  Dr. Q is survived by her life partner of 32 years, Catherine; and her business partner, Tammie Masiello who has been considered family since the day they met in 1998.  Diane was born in Charlotte, North Carolina,...

May 13, 2022

OXFORD – David D. DiPietro, 72, of Cypress Street, died peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, in his home.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Susan M. (Peltier) DiPietro of Oxford; two daughters, Jessica L. Frankhouser and her husband Hans of Woodstock, CT, and Jennifer A. Navedo and her husband John of Putnam, CT; a brother,...

May 10, 2022

OXFORD – Ralph W. Miller, 82, of Pratt Avenue, died Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a short illness.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol J. (Kendzierski) Miller of Oxford; his son, William R. Miller and his wife Kristina of Bellingham; and five grandchildren, Sara Olszta,...

May 10, 2022

OXFORD – Stanley R. Johnson, 88, of Harwood Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, with his family by his side.  He leaves his wife of 65 years, Priscilla A. Johnson of Oxford; two children, Alan Johnson and his wife Lynn of Newport, NC, and Deborah Gordon...

May 5, 2022

SOUTHBRIDGE – Alana F. (Clark) Hoar, 75, of Dennison Lane, died Thursday, May 5, 2022, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 17 years, George F. Hoar Jr., who died in 2018.  She is survived by three children, Debralyn M. Labbe and her husband Keith of Southbridge, Jeffrey W. Moore of Oxford, and Rodney C. Moore...

May 5, 2022

OXFORD – Alma E. (Knox) Morrow, 97, died Thursday, May 5, 2022, at her son’s home in Douglas.  She was predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Herbert H. Morrow Jr. of Oxford who died in 2015.  She is survived by two children, William K. Morrow and his wife Danielle of Douglas, and Susan E. Srofe and her husband...

May 3, 2022

WEBSTER – Louise C. (Plaga) Girard, 79, of Sibley Avenue, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the Life Care Center of Auburn after a short illness.  She was predeceased by her husband of 29 years, Rodney P. Girard who died in 1990.  She is survived by three children, Cheryl A. Mingolla and her husband David of Oxford,...