Obituaries

Feb 19, 2019

BOYLSTON – Rita M. (Tebeau) Faubert, 81, of Heritage Lane, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in her home after a long illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 42 years, Roland J. Faubert who died in 1999; and a son, Michael J. Faubert who died in 2017. She is survived by three children, Kathleen R. Faubert...

Feb 18, 2019

OXFORD – John O. Mondino, Jr., 90, died Monday, February 18, 2019, at Webster Manor Nursing Home in Webster. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gloria A. (Christie) Mondino of Oxford; three daughters, Karen J. Mondino of Roseville, CA, Sandra J. Buron and her husband Michael of Glocester, RI, and Paula M. Mondino of Webster; a...

Feb 16, 2019

OXFORD – Nancy L. (Meyer) Hesselton, 58, of Walnut Street, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester, after a valiant battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Steven T. Hesselton of Oxford; three children, Margaret T. Hesselton, her partner James Simonelli and his son Connor of Sturbridge, Timothy...

Feb 16, 2019

OXFORD – Stephen D. Leanna, 56, of Allen Avenue, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Edward L. and Annalee R. (Andrews) Leanna, and was a lifelong resident of Oxford. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1981 and proudly served in...

Feb 16, 2019

OXFORD – Donna M. (Rainville) Schaffer, 68, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Frederick Schaffer of Oxford; three children, Laura L. Mrad of Oxford, Richard R. Schaffer of Ewa Beach, HI, and Phillip L. Schaffer of Mansfield; three grandchildren,...

Feb 14, 2019

OXFORD – Phyllis S. (Sweers) Julien, 89, of Main Street, died peacefully on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her family after a short illness. She is survived by two children, Susan Tivnan of Mooresville, NC, and Mark Julien of Oxford; a brother, Edwin Sweers; a sister, Ina Keillor;...

Feb 14, 2019

Sarah Kane Stevens

September 5, 1987-February 14, 2019

CHARLTON - Sarah Kane Stevens, 31, the most kind-hearted generous loyal person with an amazing sense of humor has passed away at the age of 31. Our lord tapped her on the shoulder and said it was her time to go. Sarah said...

Feb 11, 2019

OXFORD – Ruthanne G. (Berthiaume) Epstein, 54, of Fort Hill Road, passed away in her home on Monday, February 11, 2019, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jon S. Epstein of Oxford; three children, Tara A. Augustynski of Webster, Amanda L. Konkol and her husband Travis of Charlton, and Jon D. Epstein...

Feb 2, 2019

OXFORD – Brett E. Gaulin, 43, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard Hospital in Webster. He was born in Worcester on February 14, 1975, son of the late Richard E. and Cynthia M. (Dudek) Gaulin. In spite of being severely incapacitated due to arthritis, Brett used his skill with social media to maintain a web...

Jan 31, 2019

CHARLTON – John “Jack” R. Bacon Sr., 83, of Muggett Hill Road, died peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2019, in his home after a long illness with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandra J. (LaFramboise) Bacon of Charlton; six children, Lora Bacon and her wife Mila of Cornville, AZ, Jaime...

Jan 28, 2019

OXFORD – Gladys A. (Krevosky) Pacenka, 95, died Monday, January 28, 2019, at the Life Care Center of Attleboro. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, George J. Pacenka of Oxford who died in 1987. She is survived by three children, George J. Pacenka Jr. of Rowley, Paul J. Pacenka and his wife Sharon of Conway, NH,...

Jan 28, 2019

ROCHDALE – Nancy K. (Shivick) Benson, 79, died Monday, January 28, 2019, at St. Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester. She is survived by her son, Michael R. Benson of Rochdale; two brothers, Richard Shivick of Florida and Thomas Shivick of New Hampshire; a grandson, Michael Benson of Rochdale; several nephews and nieces, two great nieces, and two great...

Jan 27, 2019

OXFORD – Paul J. Dobson, 81, of Charlton Street, died Sunday, January 27, 2019, in his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn L. (Whitcomb) Dobson who died in 2015. He is survived by two daughters, Anne M. Beck and her fiancé Lee Strickland of Oxford, and Marie L. Paquette of North Brookfield; a brother,...

Jan 24, 2019

OXFORD – Mary T. (Hider) Camacho, 82, of Sutton Avenue, died Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Beaumont in Northbridge. She was predeceased by her husband of 11 years, Christino V. Camacho who died in 1972; and a sister, Beverly Pierce. She is survived by three children, Christino V. Camacho and his wife Christine of Paxton, Carol A. McLaughlin and...

Jan 23, 2019

OXFORD – Beverly A. (Klimon) Germain, 77, of Walcott Street, died Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Ernest G. Germain of Oxford; five children, Steven P. Germain and his wife Kim of Uxbridge, Michelle D. Germain of Oxford, Julie A. Germain and her partner Michael Lees...

Jan 19, 2019

OXFORD – Barbra J. (Snelling) Labay, 35, of Linden Street, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, surrounded by family at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Brighton. She was born in Peterborough, NH and grew up in Thompson, CT. She graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School in 2002.

She is survived by her husband, Timothy Labay of Oxford; three...

Jan 19, 2019

ROCHDALE – Diane R. (Keenan) Quinn, 73, of Rochdale, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She is survived by two children, William “Jim” Quinn, IV, and his wife Rebecca, and Allison R. Lane and her husband Jonathan; and two grandsons, Jonathan K. Lane and Thomas H. Lane. She was born in Boston, daughter of the...

Jan 19, 2019

AUBURN – David E. Gretschel, 72, of Boyce Street, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Beaumont in Northbridge, and he will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan M. (Houle) Gretschel of Auburn; two sons, Max D. Gretschel of Auburn and Thomas M. Gretschel and his wife Krista of Dudley;...

Jan 18, 2019

OXFORD – Albert E. Beardsley, Sr., 83, of Rocky Hill Road, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Gail A. (Lavallee) Beardsley of Oxford who died in 2009. He is survived by three children, Albert Beardsley Jr. and his wife Marilyn of Weeki Wachee, FL, Patricia...

Jan 18, 2019

DUDLEY – Frederick “Leroy” Bacon, 86, of Durfee Road, died Friday, January 18, 2019, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. He was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Audrey L. (Armstrong) Bacon of Dudley; five brothers, Roger “Cye” Bacon, Glenn Bacon, Robert Bacon, Charles Bacon, and Russell Bacon; and two sisters, Theo Belvery and...