Obituaries

Jun 11, 2020

DUDLEY – Phyllis L. (Buxton) Stevens, 90, of Dudley-Southbridge Road, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford H. Stevens who died in 2005.  She is survived by several nephews and nieces, Steven Buxton and his wife Karen of New Hampshire, Dana Buxton of New Hampshire, Christine Cloukey and...

Jun 1, 2020

DOUGLAS – Lois A. (Hamilton) Dion, 71, of Ridge Trail, died Monday, June 1, 2020, in her home in Fort Myers, FL.  She is survived by her fiancé and companion of over 25 years, John Menard; John’s sons, Brandon Menard and wife Katie of Tracy, CA, and Jesse Menard and his girlfriend Emily Byram, all of Douglas; and John’s...

May 31, 2020

OXFORD - Alphonso Esposito Jr., of 258 Main Street, Oxford, husband of 57 years to Carol Ann (Krals) Esposito, passed away at home on May 31, 2020, with his loving family by his side, following an extended illness and period of declining health.

He leaves the love of his life, his three children, Karen Esposito (her husband...

May 31, 2020

CHARLTON- Anna E. (Clarke) Wolfenden, 93, passed away peacefully after a short period of declining health on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus. She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Clifford Wolfenden, who passed away in 1999.

Mrs. Wolfenden was born in Rochdale, daughter of the late Harry and Minnie (Beckwith)...

May 31, 2020

OXFORD – Joel D. Sulminski, 38, died suddenly on Sunday, May 31, 2020, after a long battle with addiction.  He is survived by his parents, Paul J. and Susan R. (Anderson) Sulminski of Oxford; his brother, Erik P. Sulminski of Worcester; many aunts and uncles, including James Sulminski of North Oxford with whom he lived for a period of...

May 28, 2020

CHARLTON – Jacquelyn “Jacquie” (Beckwith) Signore, 84, passed away peacefully May 28, 2020 at The Overlook Post Acute Unit, Charlton, MA where she received wonderful loving care from the staff and hospice.

She was predeceased by her high school sweetheart and husband of 54 years, Joseph A. Signore (2008); and her significant other of 5 years, Bill...

May 24, 2020

LEICESTER – Theodore W. Carr Jr., 61, of Rawson Street, died Sunday, May 24, 2020, in his home after a 7-year battle with Leukemia.  Death is no longer victorious, cancer doesn’t win, love wins, Jesus wins.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Amy M. (Morang) Carr of Leicester; six children, Joshua E.D. Carr of...

May 22, 2020

OXFORD – Richard Dean DeBarge, 62, of Main Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2020.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Debra J. (Laurinitis) DeBarge of Oxford; two sons, James Dean DeBarge of Middletown, CT, and Matthew Tyler DeBarge of Worcester; two brothers, Raymond Michael DeBarge and his fiancée Wendy Virgadaula of Middletown, CT, and...

May 22, 2020

OXFORD – William J. Dion, 71, formerly of Spruce Street, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at St. Francis Home in Worcester, after a long illness.  He is survived by his brother, Robert E. Dion Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Auburn; his sister, Christine A. Zorn of Oxford; two nephews and two nieces, David, Matthew, Jennifer, and Dawn; several...

May 20, 2020

WORCESTER – Corey G. Brunnett, 41, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He is survived by his parents, Bruce R. Brunnett of Oxford and Sharon A. (Roy) Brunnett of Oxford; three children, Geovani G. Brunnett of Worcester, Natra T. Brunnett of Independence, OR, and Julieann R. Brunnett of Independence, OR; a brother,...

May 19, 2020

WEBSTER – Martha Belle (Hanson) Canterbury, 73, of Hillside Avenue, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her husband, Mont Richardson Canterbury Sr. who died in 1975; and her brother Alfred Moody.  She is survived by her daughter, Corinda A. Robinson and her fiancé Walter Scott...

May 16, 2020

OXFORD – Jason R. Bachand, 41, of West Street, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020, in his home.  He is survived by his mother, Joanne S. (Kozicz) Bachand of Oxford; his sister, Danielle R. Feldman and her husband Jeremy of Southbridge; many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.  He was predeceased by his father, Ronald A. Bachand who died...

May 12, 2020

Alfred “Al” Bianchi of Oxford lost his courageous battle with Covid-19 on May 12th.  His family and friends cherish the eighty-two years that he was with us.

Al graduated from Millbury High School in 1957 where he was an excellent student and member of the track team.  He and his high school sweetheart Caroline (Quail) celebrated their...

May 10, 2020

OXFORD – Ronald E. Shaw, 91, of Bacon Street, died Sunday, May 10, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Helen M. (Socia) Shaw of Oxford; eight children, Ronald L. Shaw of Rockledge, FL, Raymond C. Shaw and his wife Kathleen of...

May 9, 2020

BERLIN – Dean F. Squier, 97, died Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Auburn.  He is survived by three children, Cecily Squier and her husband Robert Polsky of Plantation, FL, Antonia Squier of Sturbridge, and Lou Squier and his wife Carla of Douglas; his sister, Joyce Northrop of Celoron, NY; eight grandchildren, Julian Squier-Rodman, Isabella...

May 8, 2020

DANIELSON – Jeffrey M. Mayotte, 69, of Mockingbird Drive, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by his longtime companion, Linda D. Sweeney of Danielson, CT; two brothers, Armand R. Mayotte and his wife Irene of Sebastian, FL, and Richard A. Mayotte of Dudley and his...

May 5, 2020

OXFORD-  Santina (Forchielli) Stafford, 100, formerly of Oxford, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, after an illness. San is survived by her daughter, Susan Stafford and her son in-law, James Demetry, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Donald Stafford, and her daughter, Bette Stafford.

San was employed at the former...

May 4, 2020

Rev. George William Eichler July 2, 1928 – May 4, 2020

DUDLEY – Rev. George W. Eichler was born July 2, 1928 in Lamar, CO and went to be with his Lord on May 4, 2020 in Worcester, MA. After serving his country in the US Army, George graduated from Baylor University and then attended Golden Gate...

May 3, 2020

CHARLTON – Paul F. Thibodeau, 58, of J. Davis Road died peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 3, 2020.  He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Ellen R. (Wall) Thibodeau of Charlton; his two brothers, Edgar “Jay” Thibodeau of Belmar, NJ, and Michael G. Thibodeau and his wife Barbara of Pittsgrove, NJ; and his sister, Louise...

May 2, 2020

OXFORD – Cheryl A. Malesky, 72, of Spruce Street, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, in her home after a 12-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Paul J. Malesky of Oxford; her daughter, Ami L. Malesky of Oxford; two brothers, Daniel B. Lemieux of North Grosvenordale, CT, and Joseph P. Lemieux Jr....