Obituaries

Dec 4, 2021

Jessie Neal passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Newman and son Keith. She leaves behind a son, Cyril, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be private.

Dec 4, 2021

AUBURN – Mr. Frederick Peter Sexton, 80, returned to his heavenly home on December 4, 2021, after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

He was born in Boston, MA and lived in South Dennis coming...

Dec 2, 2021

CHARLTON – Loretta T. (Baron) Blakney, 78, of Meadowview Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas “Don” Blakney who died in 2013.  She is survived by a daughter, Judy Cagnina and her husband Peter of Palm Beach...

Nov 25, 2021

OXFORD – Donald R. Germain, 72, of Main Street, died peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by his children.  He was predeceased by his wife of 2 years, Wendie A. (Walker) Germain who died in 2017.  He is survived by four sons, Robert D. Germain of Chicopee, Mark A. Germain and his...

Nov 24, 2021

NORTH OXFORD – Suzanne T. (Marin) Morin, 83, of Old Merriam Road, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald P. Morin of North Oxford; three children, Donald P. Morin II and his wife Laima of Weston, FL, Mark P. Morin of Woodbridge, VA, and Michelle...

Nov 22, 2021

OXFORD – Ida F. (Davis) Freniere, 96, of Shady Lane, died Monday, November 22, 2021, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough.  She was predeceased by her husband of 73 years, Raymond E. Freniere Sr., who died in 2017.  She is survived by three children, Cheryl Dagnese and her husband Richard of Worcester, William M. Freniere of...

Nov 21, 2021

OXFORD – Theresa H. (LeBouef) Kemp, 90, of Church Street, died Sunday, November 21, 2021, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years, David C. Kemp of Oxford; three sons, John D. Kemp of Grantham, NH, Philip A. Kemp of Gorham, ME, and Joseph J. Kemp of Oxford. She is...

Nov 20, 2021

CHARLTON – Jeffry W. Boisvere, 56, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 20, 2021, after an accident in his home.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Elizabeth (Betty) A. (King) Boisvere of Charlton; his daughter, Sarah E. Boisvere of Charlton; his brother, Franklin Boisvere of Florida; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, and cousins.  He was born...

Nov 19, 2021

AUBURN – Beverly J. (Wolfe) Snyder, 84, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Health Center at the Willows in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Charles J. Snyder of Auburn who died in 2006.  She is survived by two daughters, Judith A. Giles and her husband Robert of Charlton, and Julie A. Robbins and...

Nov 16, 2021

OXFORD – Robert W. White, Jr., 61, of Bird Court, died Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after being stricken ill at home.  He was predeceased by his wife, Linda S. (Bylund)White of Oxford who died in 2017.  He is survived by two sons, Neil R. White and his girlfriend Kerri Connors of Danielson, CT,...

Nov 14, 2021

OXFORD – Hazel S. (Strader) Prouty, 95, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton.  She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Donald O. Prouty who died in 1993.  She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia L. Boisjolie and her husband Armand of Spencer; her brother, Donald K. Strader of Oxford; two...

Nov 14, 2021

OXFORD – Kathleen M. Reardon, 75, died Sunday, November 14, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.  She is survived by two children, David J. Mullins and his wife Patricia of Wales, and Peggy Pavone and her husband Anthony of Charlton; and five grandchildren who she loved and was so proud...

Nov 13, 2021

AUBURN – Margaret E. (Gray) Vaugh, 97, died peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Francis R. Vaugh of Auburn who died in 2013.  She is survived by three children, Stephen D. Vaugh of Saugerties, NY, Elaine F. Murphy of West Warwick, RI,...

Nov 11, 2021

DUDLEY – Richard N. “Rick” Martin, Jr., 69, died Thursday, November 11, 2021, in his home.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gale A. (Bergen) Martin of Dudley; two daughters, Stacey L. Sitko of Dudley, and Kelly A. Johnson and her partner Leanne Forbes of Dudley; a brother, David Van Nevel and his wife Catherine of...

Nov 9, 2021

CHARLTON – Joanne M. (Zollo) Wilbur, 85, died Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her family, after a three-month period of declining health.  Joan, as she preferred to be called, was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Norman S. Wilbur who died in 2008 and infant son, Dean E. Wilbur, who died in 1963.  She...

Nov 3, 2021

OXFORD – Raymond A. Frazier, 89, and three days short of his 90th birthday, of Wheelock Street, died Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Pauline M. (Cunningham) Frazier, who died in 2010.  He is survived by three daughters, Kathleen M. Lindell of Thompson, CT, Judith A....

Nov 2, 2021

COLCHESTER, CT - Richard Allyne Snyder, 90, of Colchester, CT, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 2, 2021, after a typically active day: voting, going to the dentist and taking a walk on his favorite trail.

Richard was born in Oxford MA, on May 15, 1931, to the late Harriet (Marsh) and Fredrick Snyder. He was predeceased...

Nov 1, 2021

WORCESTER – Jody L. Wheeler, 43, died suddenly on Monday, November 1, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She is survived by five children, Eve M. Towne of Bernardston, Johnathan A. Towne Jr. of Greenfield, Hannah E. Towne of Greenfield, Benjamin R. Towne of Greenfield, and Isabella J. Towne of Greenfield; her mother, Marcia A. (Burzenski) Wheeler of...

Oct 31, 2021

OXFORD – Kelly Kimball, 55, of Rocky Hill Road, died Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, after a long battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Susan A. (Fotland) Kimball of Oxford; two children, Andrew R. Kimball and Abigail J. Kimball, both of Oxford; his mother, Roberta J....

Oct 27, 2021

WORCESTER – Susan Ruth Buis, 72, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester.  She is survived by her uncle, William Small; three cousins, Thomas M. Monfreda and his wife Lynne of Hubbardston, William “Billy” Small and his wife Heather of Colorado, and Michelle Small of Arizona; her former husband, Kevin Buis;...