Obituaries

Apr 27, 2018

WORCESTER – Paula A. Ayash, of Southbridge Street, lost her battle with heart failure on Thursday, April 26, 2018. She died peacefully in her sleep. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Tom Gallo of Worcester; three children, Michael, Matthew, and Mecca and her husband Jeremy; one grandson, Michael “James”, all who reside in Miami,...

Apr 27, 2018

OXFORD – Dagny M. (Holm) Carlsen, 90, formerly of Wild Rose Street, died peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Robert J. Carlsen Sr. who died in 1994; and a son, Richard P. Carlsen who died in 1988. She is survived by four children, Robert...

Apr 25, 2018

WARREN – Annette P. (Audette) Chauvin, 64, of Town Farm Road, died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in her home. She is survived by her husband, Gerard “Gerry” J. Chauvin of Warren; four children, Tina Willette of Millbury, Lisa Chauvin of Wales, Angela Bohlken of Auburn, and Steven Chauvin of Warren; two brothers, Marcel Audette Jr. of Charlton and Edward...

Apr 13, 2018

SOUTHBRIDGE – Ann Marie (Fanion) Simpson, 56, of Fiske Street, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 13, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline M. Carter and her husband Wayne of Dudley, and Kimberly A. Simpson of Charlton; two brothers, Wally Fanion of Arizona, and Andrew Fanion and his wife Wanda...

Apr 11, 2018

OXFORD – Kathleen M. Sterritt, 63, of Linden Street, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in her home. She is survived by two brothers, Walter F. “Buddy” Sterritt and his wife Linda of Oxford, and John E. “Jack” Sterritt of Marengo, IL; her close friend, Judy Sampson of North Oxford; and many nephews, nieces, great nephews, and...

Apr 1, 2018

WORCESTER – Cynthia M. (Gaucher) Harrison, 60, died peacefully on Sunday, April 1, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a short illness. She is survived by two children, Lisa A. Harrison of Worcester, and Joseph R. Brennan and his fiancée Samantha Scanlon of Wheatley Heights, NY; her brother, Charles K. Gaucher of Pawtucket, RI; and...

Mar 22, 2018

OXFORD – Elizabeth F. “Betty” (Fortune) Trainor, V.M.D. , 91, of Lovett Road, died peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, March 22, 2018.

Betty is survived by her children, Shawn W. Trainor and his wife Jodie of Abington, and Sharon E. Furmanick of Oxford; her best friend, Nancy Cowley of...

Mar 19, 2018

OXFORD – Paul C. DeJesus, Sr., 79, of Fort Hill Road, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 19, 2018, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Helen C. (Rivers) DeJesus of Oxford who died in 2016. He is survived by four children, Linda...

Mar 18, 2018

OXFORD – Janet M. (Pytko) Saad, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Franklin G. “Sonny” Saad who died in 2016. She is survived by four children, Cynthia S. Johnson and her husband Alan of Webster, Stephen M. “Bo” Saad and his wife Kelly of Cherry Hill,...

Mar 17, 2018

CHARLTON – June H. (Marcoux) Lawrence, 93, of Shore Road, died on her birthday, Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Charlton Manor Rest Home in Charlton. She is survived by three sons, David Allen Lawrence III of Brookfield, Dan Peter Lawrence of Oxford, and James J. Lawrence of Charlton; a sister, Millicent M. Smith of Salem, VA; four grandsons, David...

Mar 17, 2018

NORTH OXFORD – Winifred Lillian (Davis) Merriam, 92, of Maplewood at Mayflower in West Yarmouth and formerly of Merriam District in North Oxford, died peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2018, after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 74 years, Robert Merriam. She is survived by two children, James Merriam and his wife Linda...

Mar 10, 2018

DUDLEY - Lori A. Hennequin found her eternal peace on March 10, 2018. In her passing she left behind a daughter, Victoria Morris of Oxford. Victoria was and will always be her greatest work. Lori was born in Webster, daughter of Gerald and Jean Hennequin of Dudley MA. In addition to her parents she leaves behind 3...

Mar 8, 2018

FUNERAL RE-SCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER UPDATED OBITUARY: AUBURN – Jenifer L. (Frazier) O’Neill, 35, of Briar Cliff Drive, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Jason R. O’Neill of Auburn; two children, Jolena Houle-O’Neill and Channing James O’Neill, both...

Mar 8, 2018

THOMPSON, CT – Robert S. Marshalkowski, Jr., 64, of Hill Road, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, in his home, after a 10-year battle with syringomyelia. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pamela L. (Bedard) Marshalkowski of Thompson; his son, Benjamin L. Marshalkowski and his wife Cecilia of Wethersfield, CT; his grandson, Leo J. Marshalkowski of Wethersfield,...

Mar 7, 2018

OXFORD – Daniel L. Prunier, 31, of Auburn and formerly of Oxford, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Tanya M. (Marcelonis) Prunier; his parents, Kenneth J. and Wendy A. (Messier) Prunier of North Oxford; two brothers, Matthew C. Prunier of Gorham, ME, and Timothy J. Prunier of...

Mar 5, 2018

CHARLTON – Jacquelyn D. (Daley) Young, 77, died Monday, March 5, 2018, at the Life Care Center of Auburn. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Robert C. Young who died in 2015. She is survived by three children, Betsy A. Gaucher and her husband Charles of Pawtucket, RI, Mark D. Young and his wife...

Mar 2, 2018

WORCESTER – Alan B. MacPherson, “Uncle Al”, 68, of Brookline Street, died Friday, March 2, 2018, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughter, Heather L. MacPherson of Palm Coast, FL; two grandchildren, Sage and Eric, Jr.; his brother, Andrew MacPherson; two sisters, Judith A....

Feb 23, 2018

CHARLTON - Verne Fryklund of Charlton, MA died on Feb. 23, 2018 after a long battle with Primary Progressive M.S. He is survived by his loving, dedicated and supportive wife, Shaylene; his parents, Gilbert and Gabriele Fryklund of Winchester, MA, his sisters, Joyce Fryklund of New York, NY and Lauren Spielvogel of Sullivans Island, SC, and brother, Anthony Fryklund...

Feb 21, 2018

OXFORD – Bryan Michael Hamel, 35, of Turk Hollow Road, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Jenna L. (Price) Hamel of Oxford; his son, Lucca Wolfgang Hamel of Oxford, and a daughter due in June. He also leaves his father, Gregory C. Hamel and his wife Stacey of...

Feb 10, 2018

OCALA, FL / DUDLEY, MA – Robert C. Anderson, 80, died Saturday, February 10, 2018, in Ocala, FL. He is survived by his wife, Carole T. (McCune) Anderson of Ocala, FL; two children, Donald P. Anderson of Webster and Debra J. Anderson of Oxford; six stepchildren, Jenney Gallerane and her husband Robert of Milford, Stephen PeKala and his wife...