Obituaries

Harold Joseph Pendergast

Harold Joseph Pendergast

Aug 13, 2025

WEBSTER - On August 13, 2025, at the age of 75, Harry Pendergast decided it was time to go. If you knew Harry, you know it was on his own terms. He never liked being told what to do, and he sure wasn’t about to start now.

Harry was a man of simple pleasures: casting a line, tending the BBQ, rescuing...

Darlene M. Conway

Darlene M. Conway

Aug 11, 2025

DUDLEY – Darlene M. (Brissette) Conway, 67, of Ramshorn Road, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 11, 2025, in her home.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ronald W. Conway of Dudley; her daughter, Heather L. Conway and her significant other Justin Kline of Webster; her mother, Lorraine (Cozub) Brissette of Webster; her brother, Glenn Brissette and his wife...

James K. Ballon

James K. Ballon

Aug 7, 2025

OXFORD – James K. Ballon, 79, of Church Street, died Thursday, August 7, 2025, in his home. He is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Theresa “Terri” A. (McQuiston) Ballon of Oxford; two sons, Michael Ballon and his partner Erin Millett of Woodstock, CT, and Lucas Ballon and his partner Amy Cauldwell of Millbury; his bonus daughter, Tina...

Charlene A. Bryant

Charlene A. Bryant

Aug 6, 2025

WORCESTER – Charlene A. (Mitchell) Bryant, 68, of Worcester, died Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a long battle with kidney disease.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Ronald L. Bryant of Worcester; three children, John Bryant of Worcester, Emily Bryant of Worcester, and Karl Bryant and his fiancée...

Elizabeth M. Bell

Elizabeth M. Bell

Aug 4, 2025

OXFORD – It is with great sadness that our dear stepmother, Elizabeth M. (Riordan) Bell, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, at CareOne in Millbury.

She was predeceased by her husband and best friend of 24 years, Charles F. Bell who died in 2017. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Robin S. Bell and Karen L. Bell, both of Oxford;...

William "Tony" Anthony Pina

William "Tony" Anthony Pina

Aug 2, 2025

WORCESTER - William "Tony" Anthony Pina, 69, of Worcester, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on Saturday August 2, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. He is survived by his daughter Alana Romano and her partner Sooyun Chung of Woburn; a brother, Ricardo Pina of Worcester; five sisters, Pamela Merchant of Weymouth, Belinda...

Mark D. Giles

Mark D. Giles

Aug 2, 2025

OXFORD – Mark D. Giles, 55, of Waite Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Gail K. (Kemp) Giles of Oxford; three daughters, Brittany Jean, Jade Marie, and Sophia Rose, all of Oxford; his father- and mother-in-law, Gary and Linda...

George Andrews, Jr.

George Andrews, Jr.

Aug 1, 2025

BROOKFIELD – George M. Andrews, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on Friday August 1, 2025, at Life Care Center of Auburn.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene (St. Martin) Andrews; three children, Robert and his wife Lisa Andrews of Sutton, Mark Andrews of Worcester, Tammy Weiner of Douglas, and Kristine Romano of Shrewsbury who was like a...

Caroline A. Bianchi

Caroline A. Bianchi

Jul 24, 2025

OXFORD – Caroline A. Bianchi, 84, entered into rest on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Cedarbrook Village following a short illness.

Caroline was predeceased by her best friend and husband of sixty years, Al Bianchi who died in 2020; and her parents Joseph and Phyllis Quail. She is survived by her daughter Dr. Alison Bianchi and her husband Dr. Paul Monroe...

Dan Peter Lawrence

Dan Peter Lawrence

Jul 23, 2025

OXFORD – Dan Peter Lawrence, 76, of Bailey Road, died Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

He is survived by two brothers, David Allen Lawrence III and his wife Dixie of Pittsburg, NH, and James J. Lawrence and his partner Brenda Allen of Charlton; and thirteen nephews and nieces, David Lawrence IV and his wife Kelly, Scott...

Shirley A. Thomas

Shirley A. Thomas

Jul 22, 2025

OXFORD – Shirley A. (Briddon) Thomas, 90, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton.

She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Carlton F. Thomas of Oxford who died in 2021. She is survived by three children, Donna Wenc and her husband Rodney of Grafton, Michael Sabourin and his wife Ellen of Shrewsbury, and...

Joseph Justice Peters, Jr.

Joseph Justice Peters, Jr.

Jul 22, 2025

CHARLTON – Joseph Justice Peters Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Sharon E. (Blakely) Peters; two daughters, Jessica M. Speck and her husband Mike of Charlton, and Erica L. Peters-Skowron and her husband Steven of Oxford; two sisters, Carol Marano of...

Thomas D. Bolio

Thomas D. Bolio

Jul 20, 2025

DUDLEY – Thomas D. Bolio, 62, of Dudley-Oxford Road, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.

He is survived by two sons, Thomas N. Bolio and his wife Jacquelyn of Sturbridge, and Nicholas F. Bolio and his wife Julie of Marlborough; his partner, Maxine A. Schmidt of Dudley; his mother, Angela...

Donna M. Bruce

Donna M. Bruce

Jul 17, 2025

SPENCER – Donna M. (Westerlind) Bruce, 68, of Pleasant Street, died peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert A. Bruce of Spencer; two daughters, Heather L. Daniels and Nicole M. Bruce, both of Spencer; four brothers, Frank Westerlind Jr. and his wife Linda of Aiken,...

Marc L. Julian

Marc L. Julian

Jul 13, 2025

DUDLEY – Marc L. Julian, 64, of Old Southbridge Road, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a long illness.

Marc was married to the love of his life, Patricia C. (Eames) Julian for 44 wonderful years. He also leaves a sister, Claire P. Langevin and her husband Karl of Southbridge; two...

Kevin M. Earley

Kevin M. Earley

Jul 12, 2025

OXFORD – It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Kevin Michael Earley, 71, who left us suddenly on July 12, 2025. A man whose personality was as vibrant as his smile, Kevin brought joy and laughter to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

He was a true lover of sports and die-hard Duke men’s basketball...

Lori A. Sinkis

Lori A. Sinkis

Jul 4, 2025

WEBSTER – Lori A. (Cariglia) Sinkis, 63, died peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Boston Medical Center in Brighton.

She is survived by her fiancée, Kendra L. Lambert of Webster; four sons, Matthew W. Sinkis of Oxford, Hunter R. Burton of Texas, Noah R. Burton of New Hampshire, and Bryce A. Lambert of Webster; and our precious daughter Gabrielle E....

David C. Richards

David C. Richards

Jul 2, 2025

AUBURN – David C. Richards, 77, of Pakachoag Village, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife, Gail M. (Nobert) Longueil of Auburn; three sisters, Jean Picard and her husband Steven of North Brookfield, Jodi Arsenault of Millbury, and Judy Grady and her husband Bob...

Martha H. Bouffard

Martha H. Bouffard

Jun 28, 2025

ROCHDALE – Martha H. (Henry) Bouffard, 88, of Sabina Circle, died Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Brookside Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Webster.

She is survived by five children, John E. Bouffard and his wife Deeanne of Dudley, Catherine E. Jacob and her husband Kevin of Easton, PA, Ruth A. Gregoire of Sturbridge, Marjorie L. Lavallee and her husband John of...

Edward Cosway, Jr.

Edward Cosway, Jr.

Jun 13, 2025

OXFORD – Edward Cosway, Jr., 71, of Holly Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 13, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Debra C. (Monfreda) Cosway of Oxford; two children, Shawn E. Cosway and his wife Shauna Riley of Oxford, and Nicole C. Cosway of Oxford; three grandchildren,...