Obituaries

May 13, 2019

OXFORD – Janice A. (McCart) Handlin, 77, of Birch Street, died Monday, May 13, 2019, in her home surrounded by her family.  She is survived by two children, Carol A. Torteson and her husband James of Oxford, and Christopher J. Handlin and his wife Donna of Oxford; six grandchildren, Jessica Torteson-Allen and her husband Neil Allen, James Torteson and...

May 1, 2019

WORCESTER – Christine M. Long, 40, of Nuttall Lane, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.  She is survived by her mother, Karen A. (Alano) Long and her longtime companion Jimmy Hughes of Worcester; her father, Paul W. Long of Texas; her brother, Tony J. Cane of Leominster; four sisters, Sasha Hughes, Tenisha Hughes, Latasha Hughes, and Twanna Hughes,...

Apr 26, 2019

OXFORD - Leona Mae (Herd) Casavant, 90, died Friday, April 26, 2019, at Life Care Center of Auburn after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Leona was born on August 30, 1928, in Oxford and grew up in Allston and Brighton MA. She was a graduate of Brighton High School.  In 1945, she married the love of her life,...

Apr 24, 2019

OXFORD – Shirley A. (Andrews) Van Vleck, 80, of Oxford, MA, passed on April 24, 2019, into the Arms of God with her beloved family and friends by her side in her passing days.

Shirley leaves her daughter, Brenda A. (Burke) Ennis of Oxford, MA, son, E. Victor Van Vleck of Barre, MA, daughter, Shirley (Van Vleck)...

Apr 22, 2019

OXFORD – Virginia M. (Tucker) St. Germain, 78, wife of Alfred R. St. Germain, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019, in her home.  She was born in Stoughton, daughter of the late John and Mary (Barry) Tucker.  She graduated from Stoughton High School in 1958 and will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Apr 16, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE/WARREN – Jean E. (Garry) Kroll, 80, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in her home with her family by her side.  She was predeceased by her husband of 34 years, Gordon R. Kroll who died in 2010.  She is survived by seven children, Sandra A. LaRose and her husband Joseph of Florida, Carol A. Knapp and her wife Sheri...

Apr 14, 2019

OXFORD – Cheryl A. (Sundstrom) Cote, 65, of Carron Lane, died Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.  She was predeceased by her husband of 33 years, Paul J. Cote who died in 2011; and a brother, Gary Sundstrom who died in 2004.  She is survived by two sons, Barett A. Cote and his wife Meghan...

Apr 12, 2019

ROCHDALE – Evangeline M. (MacQuarrie) Gallant, 88, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 66 years, Steven J. Gallant Sr. who died in 2015.  She is survived by five children, David W. Gallant Sr. and his wife Joan of Oxford, Charlene M. Sampson and...

Apr 11, 2019

OXFORD / LAKE SUZY, FL – Michael J. McGeary, 71, formerly of Oxford and Holland, died on Thursday, April 11, 2019, in Florida due to complications of surgery.  He is survived by his wife, Anna (Colbenson) McGeary of Lake Suzy, FL; two sisters, Carol A. Bishop and her husband Allan of Burnsville, NC, and Lori Urella and her husband...

Apr 8, 2019

AUBURN – Margaret P. (DeJesus) Siegfried, 75, of Washington Street, died Monday, April 8, 2019, in her home.  She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Arlo C. Siegfried who died in 2012.

A private graveside service will be held at St. Roch’s Cemetery in Oxford.  Paradis-Givner Funeral Home in Oxford is directing the arrangements.

Apr 5, 2019

AUBURN – Nancy H. (Howe) Wheeler, 80, died peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2019.  She was predeceased by her husband, James R. Wheeler who died in 2018.  She is survived by two daughters, Pamela H. Etheridge of Harrisville, RI, and Kimberly A. Sterczala of Charlton; two sisters, Janet Howe of Kittery, ME, and Carol MacLeod of Kennebunkport, ME; and...

Apr 3, 2019

WEBSTER – Patricia M. (Corey) Tetreault, 79, of Fifth Avenue, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest A. Tetreault Sr. who died in 2013; and her granddaughter, Morgan L. Nordby who died in 2017.  She is survived by her husband, Charles Walley of Webster; five...

Apr 1, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE – Judith R. (Brouillette) Hallene, 75, of Hilltop Drive, died Monday, April 1, 2019, in her home.  She is survived by her husband of 11 years, Michael E. Hallene of Southbridge; her son, Matthew Roy of West Boylston; two daughters, Jocelyn Ulloa and Joleen Hallene, both of Loris, SC; her sister, Sharon LaPointe and her husband George of...

Mar 28, 2019

WEBSTER – Kaleigh E. Rockwood, 27, of Lake Street, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 28, 2019.  She is survived by her mother, Sheri E. (Carlson) Madsen of Webster; her father, Robert A. Rockwood of Worcester; her fiancé, Joshua P. Larkin of Danielson, CT; five brothers, Officer Robert Rockwood and his wife Alicia Rockwood, Michael Madsen, Matthew Madsen, and Nicholas...

Mar 26, 2019

AUBURN – George J. Gemme, 82, died peacefully with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Anna Maria (Minniti) Gemme of Auburn; eight children, Rev. Deacon Pierre G.L. Gemme and his wife Carol of Rutland, Paul A. Gemme and his...

Mar 24, 2019

OXFORD – Priscilla M. (Austin) Back, 83, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a short illness.  She is survived by her daughter, Darlene J. Socia and her husband Scott of Oxford; her sister, Addie Bonneau of East Brookfield; and three grandchildren, Melody S. Robinson of Colorado Springs, CO, Andrew D. Socia of Oxford,...

Mar 23, 2019

OXFORD/WEBSTER – Arthur J. LaFortune, Sr., 96, died Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster.  He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Anna M. (Cronin) LaFortune of Oxford who died in 2010; his brother, Edward LaFortune who died in 1990; and his granddaughter, Renee LaFortune who died in 2018.  He is survived by...

Mar 19, 2019

OXFORD – Ernest W. Chaput, 91, of Main Street, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lorna N. (Swenson) Chaput of Oxford; six children, Nancy L. White of Oxford, Gary E. Chaput of Oxford,...

Mar 17, 2019

OXFORD – Michael Keith Hokanson-Dion, 26, died suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2019, of a heredity-related heart attack.  Michael was predeceased by his father, Keith Michael Dion who passed in 2000.  He is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Hokanson; his sister, Ashley Hokanson; his girlfriend, Sabrina Noel; his son, Brantley Keith; his grandmother, Carol Oberg; his cousins, Danielle,...

Mar 17, 2019

DUDLEY - Daniel D. Costello Jr., 69, of Dudley passed away, Sunday, March 17, 2019, in UMass Hospital, with his family at his side. His wife of 40 years, Carol (Collier) Costello passed away in 2013.

Daniel is survived by his daughter, Erica Costello; his sister Beth Bisceglia and brother-in-law Joseph of Worcester; a step-brother, Glenn Dolan...