Obituaries

Aug 7, 2019

OXFORD – Martha S. (Hill) Spinney, 79, of June Street, passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center.  She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Philip K. Spinney who died in 2017.

She leaves her daughter Karin Winsky and husband David of Oxford; son Stephen Spinney and wife Stephanie of Grafton;...

Aug 2, 2019

GRAFTON/OXFORD– Marcella A. (Dexter) Aubin, 58, of Demers Street and formerly of Oxford, died Friday, August 2, 2019, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, after a long battle with Crohn's and Colitis.  She is survived by her fiancé, Kurt S. Jorritsma of South Grafton; three children, Kristen A. Aubin of Southbridge, Richard N. Vallee Jr. and his fiancée Mandy...

Jul 28, 2019

DUDLEY – Michael S. Leonard, 74, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born in Worcester on May 6, 1945, to the late Donald and Mary (Reilly) Leonard.  Michael is survived by his wife of 47 years, Nancy M. (Joyce)...

Jul 27, 2019

UXBRIDGE – Jane F. Lewicke, 69, of Granite Street, died Saturday, July 27, 2019, at UMass-Leominster Hospital, after an extended illness.  She is survived by three brothers, E. Thomas Lewicke and his wife Evelyn McIntyre of Kihei, Maui, HI, John A. Lewicke of Mason, NH, and Peter P. Lewicke; a sister, Anna M. Pizzolato of Uxbridge; one niece and...

Jul 26, 2019

OXFORD – Sharon L. (Stone) Foux, 51, formerly of Oxford and most recently of Plainfield, died after a short illness on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut, surrounded by her family and friends.  She is survived by her husband of 8 years, Richard P. Foux of Plainfield; two children, Brianna M. Matter and her husband Benjamin...

Jul 23, 2019

DANIELSON, CT – Emmanuel “Che Che” A. Lauziere, 78, of Red Oak Drive, died peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Davis Place in Danielson, after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy E. (Lippe) Lauziere of Danielson; four children, Michael Lauziere and his wife Renee of ME; Dawn Lauziere of MA, Cheryl...

Jul 18, 2019

In loving memory of Carol R. Tschirpke - March 16, 1961 - July 18, 2019

Carol was a gifted, talented, and innovative physical therapist who helped thousands of people. She was a generous and dedicated individual who loved to share knowledge, lend an ear, or provide a small piece of wisdom.  She was...

Jul 17, 2019

North Oxford – Thomas R. Stevens, 26, of North Oxford passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

Thomas was born in Worcester on January 15, 1993 and is survived by his parents, Ronald C. and Mary A. (Beaudette) Stevens of North Oxford; his paternal grandmother, Joan Stevens of North Oxford; two aunts, Lynn Stevens...

Jul 15, 2019

OXFORD – Linda M. (Courtney) Oberg, 70, of Oxford passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 15th, 2019, after an illness.

Mrs. Oberg was married for 39 years to the late William J. Oberg who died in 2005. She is survived by her two children, Karen E LeBlanc and husband Michael of North Oxford; Michael...

Jul 13, 2019

ROCHDALE – Robert Joseph Kapurch Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 13, 2019, one month shy of his 82nd birthday.

He was born on August 14, 1937, to Ignatius and Dorothy (Adams) Kapurch in Worcester, MA.  He was predeceased by both his parents and his older sister Doris. ...

Jul 13, 2019

OXFORD – Michael E. Harrison, 42, of Oxford died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

SSGT Michael E. Harrison is survived by his son, Kyle Harrison of Auburn; a sister, Kim K. Powers of Worcester, David K. Powers – who was like a brother to him; niece Stefanie Powers, Goddaughter and niece Ashley Powers; a great niece,...

Jul 12, 2019

WEBSTER – Michael T. O’Neil, 72, of Goddard Street, died peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2019, surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.  He is survived by four children, Colleen M. Hight and her fiancé John Bouckaert of Worcester, Kelley A. O’Neil-Pickett of Oxford, Steven P. O’Neil and his wife Bridgette of Irondequoit, NY, and Kimberly...

Jul 8, 2019

NORTH UXBRIDGE – Theresa L. (Jacques) Plante, 91, of Linwood Street, died Monday, July 8, 2019, at Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Richard A. Plante of North Uxbridge who died in 2008.  She is survived by two children, Richard D. Plante of Salem, and Robert P. Plante of North...

Jul 6, 2019

DANIELSON, CT – Dorothy A. (White) Campbell, 80, died peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019, in her home with her family by her side.  She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Thomas F. Campbell who died in 2010.  She is survived by three children, Deborah A. Martin and her husband Paul Maher of Ludlow, William P. Campbell...

Jul 6, 2019

STURBRIDGE - Richard H. Paradis, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a lengthy battle with cancer on Saturday, July 6, 2019, surrounded by his family at the home of his son David Paradis in Auburn. He leaves his loving wife, with whom he celebrated 52 years of marriage this June, Adele R. (Ahern) Paradis. He...

Jul 5, 2019

DUDLEY – Debra A. (Menzone) Costen, 67, died Friday, July 5, 2019, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, after a long illness.  She was predeceased by her husband of 43 years, Edward F. Costen who died in 2015.  She is survived by three children, Timothy E. Costen and his wife Kelly of Charlton, Trisha A. Wilber and her husband...

Jul 5, 2019

WORCESTER – Charlotte P. Sweeney, 89, formerly of Worcester, died July 5, 2019, in at the Gardens of Shiloh Point in Georgia.  She is survived by two children, Paul Armenti and Charlotte Bailey; three grandchildren, Kelly Rae, Daniel, and Richard and his wife Whitney; and a great-grandson, Maximilian Don.  She was predeceased by two children, Steven Smiley and Peter...

Jul 1, 2019

CHARLTON – Larry H. Cyr, 67, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Catherine M. (Riva) Cyr of Charlton; two children, Carrie A. Hadaway and her husband James of West End, NC, and Scott M. Cyr of Charlton; his sister,...

Jul 1, 2019

OXFORD - William B. Adams, 81, of Corey Drive, died peacefully on July, 1, 2019, at home surrounded by loved ones.  He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Marianne (Brouthers) Adams who died in 2014.  He is survived by three children, Laurie A. Dupuis and her husband Eric of Charlton; Mark A. Adams and his wife Wendy...

Jun 28, 2019

OXFORD – Beverly D. (Dodge) Usher, 88, of Wheelock Street, died Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton.  She is survived by two children, Ginny G. Radloff and her companion Dave Alexander of Oxford, and James N. Sacs and his wife Monique of North Carolina; her sister, Nancy Brown and her husband Howard of...