Obituaries

Apr 28, 2020

John I. ʽJack’ Flynn, 86, Noted Worcester-area media and community personality

NORTH OXFORD—Well-known Worcester-area broadcaster and corporate executive Jack Flynn signed off for the last time on April 28, 2020, at the age of 86.

The son of Irving and Cecelia Flynn, Jack was born in Boston on November 24, 1933, and grew...

Apr 25, 2020

Faith E. (Martocci) Caron, 94, of Oxford, MA, died peacefully Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Shrewsbury, MA.  She is survived by three children, Joseph E. Caron of Oxford, June M. Caron of North Oxford and Kathleen E. (Caron) Jones of Modesto CA.  She also leaves many nieces and nephews, a son-in-law Roger J....

Apr 22, 2020

OXFORD/CHARLTON – Joyce D. (Pelletier) Snyder, 90, died Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Care One of Millbury, from complications of COVID-19.  She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Warren F. Snyder of Oxford who died in 1998; a son, Steven D. Snyder of Oxford who died in 1972; and a grandson, Timothy S. Parker who died in...

Apr 21, 2020

DUDLEY – Omer J. Garrepy, 82, of Ziemba Road, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, peacefully at home in his sleep. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elaine M. (Parker) Garrepy of Dudley; four children, Stephen M. Garrepy and his wife Diane of Dudley, Michael W. Garrepy and his wife Ellen of Warren, Suzanne M. Putis and...

Apr 20, 2020

HUDSON- Lenda Marie (Landers) Tarlton, 78, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at UMass Hospital University Campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.

She is survived by her two children, Tambre Knox and her husband Robert of Hudson, and James Treg Tarlton of New Mexico; her grandson Kelson Andrew Knox of Hudson; her brother Nick Landers of New Mexico and her...

Apr 20, 2020

OXFORD – William A. Stevens, 88, of Dana Road, died peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2020, at Care One at Millbury.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Floris M. (Stone) Stevens of Oxford; three children, Kenneth W. Stevens of the Philippines, Cheryl H. Stevens of Putnam, CT, and Julianne J. Dyer and her husband Edward of...

Apr 19, 2020

OXFORD - Linda F. (Lewin) Faneuf, 71, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2020, at home with her family by her side after fighting the most courageous 16 year battle with breast cancer.  She leaves behind her daughter Lori, her son-in-law Joe and her granddaughter Kaitlyn McCassie, all of Oxford. Her beautiful mother,...

Apr 18, 2020

OXFORD- Margaret M. (Goldsmith) Talman, 82, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. She was predeceased by her husband, George J. Talman, Jr., who passed away in 1990.

Mrs. Talman is survived by her children; Theresa A. Willems and her husband Andrew of Woodland Park, Colorado, Michael G. Talman and his...

Apr 17, 2020

OXFORD – Rhonda L. (Crosby) Doney, 55, of Old Howarth Road, died peacefully and comfortably on Friday, April 17, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester with her family by her side.  She is survived by her husband, Mark R. Doney of Oxford; two sons, Keenan J. Doney and Braden C. Doney, both of Oxford; two brothers, Jeffrey Crosby...

Apr 17, 2020

OXFORD – Pauline R. (Socia) Soucy, 98, died Friday, April 17, 2020, at the Meadows of Leicester.  She was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Claude Soucy who died in 1994.  She is survived by a brother, Charles Socia of North Oxford; two sisters, Helen M. Shaw and her husband Ronald of Oxford, and Nora L. Williger of...

Apr 13, 2020

MILLBURY – James P. Hoban, 79, died peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2020, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  He was predeceased by his wife, Cynthia M. (Sulc) Hoban who died in 1998.  He is survived by three children, Milissa A. Hoban of Long Island, NY, James P. Hoban and his wife Joanne of Millbury, and Timothy K. Hoban...

Apr 11, 2020

WEBSTER – David L. Kennedy, 75, of Webster, MA, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster.  His family and friends meant the world to him and he was committed each day to doing everything he could for those he loved.  He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marguerite (Mann) Kennedy of...

Apr 10, 2020

SAUGUS – David A. MacGibbon Sr., 80, died on Friday, April 10, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, after a short battle with COVID-19.  He is survived by four children, Kimberly A. Hutchins and her husband Matthew of Oxford, Margaret M. Larose and her husband Timothy of Saugus, Dawn L. Sudano and her husband...

Apr 10, 2020

OXFORD – Peter J. Lougie, 39, of Larned Road, died peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his parents, Paul J. and Jean E. (Carlson) Lougie of Oxford; a brother, Jeffrey P. Lougie and his wife Stephanie of Dudley; two sisters, Jennifer...

Apr 10, 2020

DUDLEY – Donald E. Robbins, 66, of Schofield Avenue, died Friday, April 10, 2020, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  He is survived by two brothers, Loren G. Robbins of North Chelmsford and Kenneth N. Robbins of Raleigh, North Carolina.  He was born in Worcester, son of the late Ewart A. and Aline M. (Lamoureux) Robbins, and lived in...

Apr 6, 2020

OXFORD – Marion J. (Landroche) Rouillard, 85, of State Street, died peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020, in her home.  She was predeceased her husband of 44 years, Philip E. Rouillard Sr., who died in 1998.  She is survived by two children, Susan A. Dietlin and her husband Donald of Charlton, and Philip E. Rouillard Jr. and his fiancée...

Apr 5, 2020

AUBURN – Harry P. Rogan 93, formerly of Springbrook Road, died Sunday, April 5, 2020, at the Life Care Center of Auburn.  He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Eunice J. (Anderson) Rogan of Auburn who died in 2001.  He is survived by seven children, Patricia A. Rogan of Santee, CA, Michael Rogan and his wife Anne...

Apr 5, 2020

SPENCER – JoAnna Maynard, 81, of Maple Street, died Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  She is survived by a brother, Rene Maynard of Georgia, two sisters, Deloris Jastrzebski of Dudley and Robin Yates of Sturbridge; and many nephews and nieces.  She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Maynard who died in 1993; and three...

Mar 19, 2020

OXFORD – Louise M. (O’Reilly) Abdella, 93, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family.  She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Joseph J. Abdella of Oxford; three children, Elaine M. Hayward of Webster, Patricia A. Murray and her companion Clifford Huston of Spencer, and Thomas J. Abdella and his wife Mala of...

Mar 17, 2020

OXFORD – Ronald A. Bachand, 68, of West Street, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in his home surrounded by his family and his loyal companion Gunner.  He is survived by his wife, Joanne S. (Kozicz) Bachand of Oxford; two children, Jason R.  Bachand of Oxford and Danielle R. Feldman and her husband Jeremy of Southbridge; his brother, Paul Bachand...