Obituaries

Jul 17, 2021

OXFORD - David “Dennis” Bigwood, formerly of Oxford, MA, passed away July 17th in Hartford, CT, after a period of declining health.

Dennis leaves behind his domestic partner, Connie Briand.   The family is extremely grateful to her for the wonderful care she provided to him throughout the years.  They lived together, along with her son, Dustin, in...

Jul 15, 2021

OXFORD – Melissa C. (Miller) duShane, 57, of Sierra Vista, Arizona, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 15, 2021.  She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Sean duShane of Sierra Vista, AZ; her daughter, Sara Olszta of Brooklyn, CT; her son, William Olszta of Pomfret, CT; her parents, Ralph W. and Carol J. (Kendzierski) Miller of Oxford, MA; her...

Jul 14, 2021

OXFORD – Harriette E. (Joubert) Corrette, 79, formerly of Wheelock Street, entered the loving arms of her Savior on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.  She is survived by three children, Wayne Corrette Jr. and his wife Lisa of Webster, Conrad Nelson and his wife Wanda of Holden, and Hollie Forget and her husband Joe of Oxford; her brother, Major Robert...

Jul 10, 2021

SPRINGFIELD, NH – Winfield “Scott” Santor, 63, of Hazzard Road N., died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  He is survived by his daughter, Jackie J. Johnston and her husband Michael of Medford; his father, Alwin “Al” C. Santor of Oxford; six siblings, Barbara Johnson of Spencer, Tarry York of Oxford, Clyde Santor of Oxford, Bert Santor of Worcester,...

Jul 9, 2021

OXFORD – David R. Sochia, Sr., 80, of Fairlawn Avenue, died peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family.  He was predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Betty Ann (Dixon) Sochia who died in 1999.  He is survived by four children, David R. Sochia Jr. of Auburn, CA, Evelyn E. Parks and her...

Jul 9, 2021

OXFORD – John G. Saad, Jr., 77, of Dudley Road, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Care One in Millbury, after a battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanne H. (deVillers) Saad; three children, Michael J. Saad of Oxford, Barbara J. Fields and her husband Ronald of Webster, and Thomas J. Saad and...

Jul 8, 2021

OXFORD – Janice R. (Parker) Krusas, 71, of Walnut Street, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, in her home with her family by her side.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ronald A. Krusas of Oxford; two daughters, Lynn M. Leake of North Oxford, and Lisa A. Choiniere and her husband Rodney of Charlton, her daughter-in-law, Shannon...

Jul 8, 2021

OXFORD – Stephen James Sisko, 59, of Founders Court, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester due to complications from cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Karen M. (Lanoue) Sisko; twin children, Sandra M. Sisko of Brighton and Stephen Joseph Sisko of Oxford; two brothers, Arthur Sisko and his wife Katie...

Jul 7, 2021

CHARLTON – Anne M. (LaViolette) Thebeau, 71, of Gale Road, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester with her loving family by her side.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Jean-Guy J. Thebeau of Charlton; their two daughters, Christine M. Cane and her husband Thomas of Oxford, and Sharon...

Jul 5, 2021

OXFORD – Stephen Perry, 70, of Cape Coral, Florida, and formerly of Oxford, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 5, 2021, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by five daughters, Patricia M. Beauchesne and her husband Christopher of Dudley, Jodie A. Prokopowich and her husband David of Leicester, Amy M. Perry of North...

Jun 24, 2021

HOLDEN - James S. Demetry of Holden, 84, died on June 24, 2021, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester, after a long illness. He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, son of Bessie (Giftos) and Steve Demetry. He leaves his wife Susan Stafford and three daughters and sons-in-law: Sara Demetry and Arthur Jennings, Chrysanthe Demetry and Richard Vaz, and Athena...

Jun 24, 2021

OXFORD – Helen M. (Socia) Shaw, 92, of Bacon Street, died Thursday, June 24, 2021, in her home surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 73 years, Ronald E. Shaw who died in 2020.  She is survived by eight children, Ronald L. Shaw of Rockledge, FL, Raymond C. Shaw and his wife Kathleen of Auburn,...

Jun 21, 2021

SPENCER - Ann E. (Garnjobst) Trainor, 70, died peacefully at her home in Spencer on June 21, 2021.

She is dearly missed by family and friends. Ann was always ready to lend her compassionate and common-sense counsel. She had unerring judgment, a huge heart and a flair for interior design. Her lakeside home and gardens could have...

Jun 19, 2021

OXFORD – Bradley I. Germain, 75, of Burbank Street, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy M. (Porkey) Germain of Oxford; his son, Joshua N, Germain of Oxford; and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.  He was predeceased by a son, Matthew I. Germain; three brothers,...

Jun 18, 2021

OXFORD / SHREWSBURY – Bruce A. Lilly, 64, passed away after a brief illness on June 18, 2021.

Bruce was born in Allentown, PA, to Elmer and Mae (Martin) Lilly on September 5, 1956.  He graduated from Deiruff High School and Lehigh University.  He had a long career as a computer engineer and was a proud long-time...

Jun 8, 2021

WEBSTER/HYANNIS – Walter F. Cain, 64, of Upper Gore Road, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Debora M. (Donovan) Cain of Webster; three children, Ryan P. Cain and his wife Annie of Keene, NH, John T. Cain of Southboro, and Shannon...

Jun 8, 2021

WEBSTER - Norma (Most) Henault, 90, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. An exceptional mother, grandmother, and friend, Norma was greatly admired for her warmth, sense of humor, strength, stamina, and generosity of spirit. She had the innate qualities of accepting people just as they are, and loving and forgiving easily. There was...

Jun 5, 2021

THOMPSON, CT – Debra A. (Smith) Martin, 65, died Saturday, June 5, 2021, in her home.  She is survived by two children, Amanda A. Levie and her husband Joshua of Charlton, and Daniel S. Mitchell and his wife Michele of Dudley; a brother, Gaylon F. Campbell of Ashland, ME; four sisters, Donna M. Matheson of Dickenson, TX, Rhonda R....

Jun 2, 2021

DAYVILLE, CT – Maria F.E. (Dudley) Nobrega, 32, of Glen Rain Road, died doing her favorite thing, camping with one of her closest friends in the beauty of nature, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  She is survived by her father, Timothy James Dudley of England; her mother, Nicola Halsall of England; her sister, Amy E.N. Tsatsaronis of Westboro; her...

May 28, 2021

WORCESTER - Sharon W. (Liberty) Brunelle, 78, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Sharon will be dearly missed by her loving family:  her daughter Tammy Setterlund of Sutton and son-in-law Rich Setterlund, and daughter Missy Kennedy of Thompson, CT and...