Obituaries

Dec 16, 2020

WEBSTER – Alphie J. Benoit, 84, of Webster, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at UMass Memorial Hospital from complications of COVID-19.

Alphie is survived by his loving wife of fourteen years, Sandra C. (Butler) Benoit; three sons, Raymond Benoit and his spouse Steven Randolph of Bothell, WA, Roger Benoit of Las Vegas, NV, Kenneth Benoit...

Dec 13, 2020

AUBURN – Florence E. (McNeil) Huckins, 99, of Tinker Hill Road, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Overlook Masonic Healthcare in Charlton.  She is survived by a son, Don E. Huckins of Ludlow; three daughters, Eleanor B. Meyer of Dudley, Dale E. Morrisey of Florida, and Norma J. Antkowiak of Oxford; a sister, J. Avis Mosley of Topsham, ME;...

Dec 13, 2020

OXFORD – Lauren K. (Gjeltema) Cadarette, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 13, 2020.  She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Jack J. Cadarette of Oxford; her daughter, Chloe Jean Davis of Spencer; three stepsons, Joseph Cadarette of Virginia, and John Cadarette and Cameron Cadarette, both of Auburn; her mother, Carol A. Barton and her husband...

Dec 12, 2020

WORCESTER – Robert J. Fanion, 56, of Superior Road, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.  He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kristina M. Fanion of Worcester; his daughter, Breayona J. Fanion of Worcester; his son, Henry F. Hicks and his...

Dec 12, 2020

OXFORD – Julia A. (Brosnahan) Guertin, 91, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Care One of Millbury due to complications of Covid-19.  She was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Alida V. (Duquette) Brosnahan of Worcester.

Julia is survived by her sons, Theodore H. Guertin Jr. and his wife Patti of Oxford, and...

Dec 12, 2020

OXFORD – Ryan A. Jones, 43, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at home.  He is survived by his mother, Patricia E. Jones of Oxford; two brothers, Garrett E. Jones and his wife Christy of Oxford, and Patrick J. Jones of Oxford; two sisters, Maureen E. Jones of Charlton and Lyndsay P. Jones of Spencer; his cousin, Ian...

Dec 7, 2020

DUDLEY – James J. Maisto, 73, of Charlton Road, died Monday, December 7, 2020, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  He is survived by his daughter, Deanna Maisto of Oxford, FL; two stepdaughters, Carrie B. Verdone and Amy M. Verdone, both of Webster; eight grandchildren, Amanda, Angelina, Nicholas, Zachary, Kristen, Caitlin, Nina, and Kasyn; and five great-grandchildren.  He was...

Dec 5, 2020

DUDLEY – Vahnessa J. (Taylor) Arnberg, 46, of Baker Pond Road, lost her battle with cancer on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  She is survived by her husband of 2 years, Peter M. Arnberg of Dudley; eight children, John Pace, Mark Pace, and Eric Pace, all of Virginia, Lilianna Pace,...

Dec 2, 2020

OXFORD – Richard S. Hoye, 91, of Main Street, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge.  He is survived by his sister, Beverly J. Gauthier of Webster; nieces and nephews, Dr. Pamela Lewis, Cheryl Lewis-Darling, Judith Konkol-Dery, Rick Dery, and Stephen Dery; and eight grand nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister,...

Nov 30, 2020

OXFORD – Richard G. Hanson, 79, of Fort Hill Road, died Monday, November 30, 2020, in his home with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Beverly Ann (Boucher) Hanson of Oxford; his daughter, Deborah Johnson and her husband William of Jamestown, NY; four stepchildren, Raymond Lizotte of Plymouth, Steven Lizotte of...

Nov 30, 2020

OXFORD – John “Jack” V. Kiely, 91, of Carron Lane, died Monday, November 30, 2020, in his home.  He was predeceased by his wife of 30 years, Maria L. (Meijer) Kiely who died in 2009.  He is survived by four sons, James L. Kiely and his wife Josie Cambria-Kiely of Sturbridge, Timothy J. Kiely and his wife Sharlene of...

Nov 28, 2020

NORTH OXFORD – Michael Chansignavong, 40, of Polonia Drive, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He is survived by two children, Michael Kolby Chansignavong and Evangeline Sage Chansignavong, both of North Oxford; his parents, Sing and Sophit (Saysaway) Chansignavong of North Oxford; and his brother, Matthew Chansignavong of Worcester.  He was born...

Nov 26, 2020

OXFORD – Floris M. (Stone) Stevens, 88, of Dana Road, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 68 years, William A. Stevens who died on April 20, 2020.  She is survived by three children, Kenneth W. Stevens of Philippines, Cheryl H. Stevens of Putnam, CT, and Julianne J....

Nov 22, 2020

FABYAN, CT – Philip R. Lajoie, 75, of Fabyan Woodstock Road, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, in his home.  He was predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Susan M. (Carlsen) Lajoie of Fabyan, who died in 2002.  He is survived by four sons, Daniel P. Lajoie of Fabyan, Thomas M. Lajoie and his wife Patty of Woodstock, Michael...

Nov 15, 2020

MILLBURY – Patricia A. (Brennan) MacWright, 84, of Gover Road, died peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a brief illness.   She was predeceased by her husband, Eugene H. MacWright who died in 1990.  She is survived by two children, John R. Gulliford and his wife Elaine of Lumberton,...

Nov 15, 2020

OXFORD – Corey J. Naum, 25, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2020.  He is survived by his mother, Loni A. Choquette; his daughter, Aaliyah M. Naum; his sister, Fallon Preston; his brother, Chayse J. Bouthiller; his grandfather, Victor Naum; his aunt, Wanda L. Choquette of Rhode Island; his lifelong friend, Harry Holt of Oxford; his best friend, Dylan...

Nov 14, 2020

CHARLTON – Karen M. (Hodgdon) Lussier, 61, of Priscilla Lane, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, in her home.  She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Brian J. Lussier of Charlton; her daughter, Nicole M. Penta and her husband Larry of Wakefield; her mother, Rosemarie (Murdock) Hodgdon of Westfield; two brothers, Brad Hodgdon of Westfield, and Kevin Hodgdon...

Nov 13, 2020

OXFORD – Barbara Ann (Galvich) Malone-Montague, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones after a long, hard-fought 6-year battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born in Worcester and resided in Oxford most of her life.  She graduated from Worcester State College in 1989 with a degree in Occupational Therapy.  She worked in pediatrics where she...

Nov 13, 2020

OXFORD – Cynthia J. (Foote) Camosse, 65, of Quobaug Avenue, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2020.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael Camosse of Oxford; her son, Joel M. Camosse of Oxford; her Mother, Doris E. (Milton) Foote of Pinellas Park, FL; her brother, David Foote of Pinellas Park,...

Nov 8, 2020

DOUGLAS - Robert F. Conn, 87, of Douglas MA, passed away at Milford Regional Hospital, on November 8, 2020 after a short illness. He had been a patient at Lydia Taft House since January.

Bob was born in Southbridge MA, the son of John Conn and Irene (Meyer) Conn Sadowski, and he lived in Douglas most of...