Obituaries

Dec 18, 2021

WEBSTER – Shirley L. (Johnson) Quillia, 94, of Webster and formerly of Oxford and Worcester, died Saturday, December 18, 2021, at St. Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester, after an illness.  Her husband, Roland L. Quillia Jr., predeceased her in 2006.   She leaves a son, Brian R. Quillia of Brookfield, CT; a daughter-in law, Audrey M. Quillia, a sister,...

Dec 16, 2021

WEBSTER – Steven A. Gisleson, 65, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 16, 2021, in his home.  He is survived by two sons, Tyler S. Gisleson and his wife Blair of Helena, MT, and Tory B. Gisleson and his wife Caitlin of Oxford; his brother, Marc B. Gisleson and his wife Louise of Putnam, CT; four grandchildren, Gwenavere Gisleson of...

Dec 15, 2021

WORCESTER - Theresa (Willett) Conley, lovingly known as "Little Grama", suffered a major stroke on Sunday, December 12th.  She passed peacefully on Wednesday, December 15th, (octave of) the feast day of The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Mother.  She had a life long devotion to Our Lady.

Theresa leaves behind two daughters, Kathleen T. Koneczny and her...

Dec 11, 2021

OXFORD – Anne F. (Stafford) Hansen, 90, of Park Street, died peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021, surrounded by her family at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster.  She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leonard E. Hansen of Oxford; five children, Linda J. Hansen Schiff of Winter Haven, FL, Stephen L. Hansen of Pepperell, Kenneth P. Hansen...

Dec 9, 2021

WORCESTER – Geraldine L. (Darragh) Pio, 89, formerly of Lake Avenue, died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She is survived by four children, David J. Pio and his wife Linda of North Grosvenordale, CT, Joseph S. Pio and his wife Gloria of Randolph, Donna M. Barbale and her husband David of Charlton, and Debra...

Dec 8, 2021

OXFORD – Edward Skebos, 94, born in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, on December 8, 1927, to Anthony and Lucy Skebos, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  A longtime resident of Oxford, Massachusetts, he retired to Spring Hill, Florida, in 1994.  Edward along with his parents owned and worked on a farm in North Brookfield.  After serving as a...

Dec 6, 2021

DUDLEY – Richard P. Dube, 61, of Juniper Lane, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Harrington-Hubbard Hospital in Webster.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Jonna D. (Hamilton) Dube of Dudley; five children, Jamie A. Dube and his wife Megan, Shelby L. Reynolds and her husband Bobby Cook, Alexandra H. Dube, Jack R. Dube...

Dec 6, 2021

WEBSTER – Susan L. (Bennett) Dorr, 70, formerly of Douglas Road, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 6, 2021, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  She is survived by three children, Stephanie N. Dorr of Oxford, John J. Dorr and his husband Heron Silva De Souza of Worcester, and David M. Dorr of Dudley; three sisters, Carol A. Holmes-Duval of...

Dec 4, 2021

OXFORD - Steven Wandrei passed away at home on Saturday, December 4, 2021.  A lifelong resident of Oxford, Steve was the son of the late Alfred and Ruth (Dimock) Wandrei.

Steve is survived by his loving family; sister Joan Gong and her husband Harry of Chelmsford; brother David Wandrei and his wife Phyllis of Sterling; niece Emily...

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...