Obituaries

William Soucy, Iii

William Soucy, Iii

Mar 17, 2014

WORCESTER - William "Chip" L. Soucy III, 55, of Ellsworth Street, died suddenly on Monday, March 17, 2014, in his home. He is survived by his father and mother, William L. Soucy Jr. and Barbara Soucy of Webster; a step-brother, Gary St. Denis; two step-sisters, Wendy Davis and Pamela Durkin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, step nephews and nieces,...

Doris Lewis

Doris Lewis

Mar 11, 2014

AUBURN - Doris V. Lewis, 74, of Park Street, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by three children, Deborah A. Brown of Douglas, David E. Lewis and his wife Janet of Milford, and Lisa M. Ferreira and her husband Roy of Shrewsbury; her former...

Barbara Vogt

Barbara Vogt

Mar 7, 2014

CHARLTON - Barbara S. (LaGier) Vogt, 64, of Knollwood Drive, died peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a sudden illness. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Ralph E. Vogt, Jr. of Charlton; four children, Renee M. Sliby of New Hartford, CT, Dawne S. Vogt-Ryan of Newton, Ralph...

Edward Prunier

Edward Prunier

Mar 6, 2014

THOMPSON, CT - Edward J. Prunier, 61, of Buck Hill Road, died with his beloved wife of 24 years by his side on Thursday, March 6, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn J. (Vaudreuil) Prunier of Thompson; his mother, Judith (Masterson) Prunier of Oxford; two brothers, James J. Prunier of North...

Charles Belliveau

Charles Belliveau

Mar 3, 2014

OXFORD / RIVERVIEW, FL - Charles E. Belliveau, 54, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester. He is survived by two sisters, Sheila A. Anderson and her husband Jack of Worcester, and Debra J. Boutillette and her husband William of Webster, his former wife, Brenda Belliveau of Riverview, FL; two stepsons,...

Michael Cadarette

Michael Cadarette

Mar 2, 2014

NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI - Michael F. Cadarette, 57, of Humbert Street, died Sunday, March 2, 2014, in his home. He is survived by a his son, Joseph Cadarette; his mother, Bertha (Cormier) Cadarette of Canada; two brothers, Daniel Cadarette of Dudley and Peter Cadarette of Worcester; and a sister, Diane Gerber of Spencer. He was born in Moncton, New...

William Rourke

William Rourke

Feb 25, 2014

INTERVALE, NH/NORTH OXFORD - William "Billy" F. Rourke, 67, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, NH. He is survived by his wife, Judith A. (Whalen) Rourke of Intervale, NH and North Oxford; two children, Tiffany VanNorman and her husband Matthew of Spencer, and Cheyne McDonald and her husband Michael of New Ipswich,...

Pauline Chuplis

Pauline Chuplis

Feb 21, 2014

OXFORD - Pauline Adele (Bunevith) Chuplis, of Beverly Street, died Friday, February 21, 2014, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. She was predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Joseph E. Chuplis Sr., who died in 1991. She is survived by two children, Patricia C. Rodier of Oxford, and Gerald J. Chuplis of Haverhill; a sister, Johanne P. Bunevith...

Craig Mullen

Craig Mullen

Feb 20, 2014

HAMPTON, NH - Craig D. Mullen, 60, of Dover Avenue, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 20, 2014, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lynn A. Stevens-Mullen; his sister, Janice C. Gardner and her husband Roy of East Bridgewater; his mother-in-law, Joan M. Stevens of North Oxford; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ronald and Mary...

Zena Laliberte

Zena Laliberte

Feb 19, 2014

OXFORD -- Zena Hermoine (Bussell) Laliberte, 89, was born in Calcutta India, formerly from Webster and Oxford. Throughout her life, she was a loving wife and mother, always thoughtful, caring, and concerned for others, putting the needs of other people before herself; she was loved by many friends and relatives. She is survived by 10 children; Elaine Nichols and...

Claudette Filipkowski

Claudette Filipkowski

Feb 14, 2014

WESTBOROUGH/OXFORD - Claudette N. (Maillet) Filipkowski, 71, of Blossom Court and formerly of Oxford, died Friday, February 14, 2014, at the Coleman House in Northborough, after a 10-year struggle with Frontotemporal Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease. Claudette fought a courageous battle and was always smiling. Her remarkable strength and positive attitude through her illness was an amazing example for all of us....

Janet Robinson-O'Leary

Janet Robinson-O'Leary

Feb 12, 2014

WORCESTER - Janet J. (Whaland) Robinson-O'Leary, 57, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, in her home. She is survived by her daughter, Heidi E. Bain and her husband James of East Brookfield; her granddaughter, Emma J. Bain of East Brookfield; a brother, Michael Whaland of Athol; a sister, Susan Whaland of Florida; many cousins including Val and Joanne;...

Margaret O'Connor

Margaret O'Connor

Feb 2, 2014

OXFORD - Margaret J. (Dooling) O'Connor, 84, died Sunday, February 2, 2014, in her home after a brief illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, John F. "Jack" O'Connor, who died on January 5, 2014. She is survived by six children, John O'Connor of Arlington, VA, Katherine Randall of Peachtree City, GA, Daniel O'Connor and his...

Leah Rice

Leah Rice

Jan 29, 2014

OXFORD - Leah A. (Plaud) Dupuis Rice, 71, of Hammond Street, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Robert C. Rice of Oxford; five children, Rich R. Dupuis of Oxford, Doreen P. Smith of North Brookfield, Robin M. LeClair of North Brookfield, Philip R....

Wesley Ramsey

Wesley Ramsey

Jan 29, 2014

OXFORD - Wesley H. Ramsey, 57, of Main Street, died Wednesday, January 29, 2014, in his home, after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Cynthia A. (Duso) Ramsey of Oxford; his mother, Norma Jean (Golden) Lilly of Harrisonburg, VA; three children, Wesley H. Ramsey, II, and his wife Cress of...

Patricia Hogan

Patricia Hogan

Jan 28, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE - Patricia S. (Smith) Hogan, 80, of Worcester St., died peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at the Ichabod Washburn Hospice Residence in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, George V. Hogan of Southbridge; four children, Elisabeth G. Hogan of Holyoke, George V. Hogan Jr. and his wife Nandita of Westport, CT, William T.B....

Mary Graham

Mary Graham

Jan 24, 2014

OXFORD - Mary A. (Caisse) Graham, 83, of Wheelock Street, died Friday, January 24, 2014, in her home after an illness. She was the daughter of the late Rose Caisse, who served the town of Oxford for over 40 years in the selectmen's office. She was married to the late Dr. Francis C. Graham who died on May 24,...

Gilberte Lanoue

Gilberte Lanoue

Jan 22, 2014

OXFORD - Gilberte "Jill" C. (Peloquin) Lanoue, 88, of Carron Lane, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Millbury Healthcare Center. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph E.R. "Lenny" Lanoue of Oxford, who died in 1989. She is survived by three children, Dennis Lanoue and his wife Linda of Ocala, FL, Louise J. Plaud of Oxford, and Jeanne M....

Deborah Burdett

Deborah Burdett

Jan 21, 2014

WORCESTER - Deborah M. Burdett, 58, of Delawanda Drive, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, John F. Barrett of Worcester; her brother, Bruce E. Burdett of Oxford; her nephew, Jason E. Burdett and his wife Jill of Oxford;...

Carter Lolax

Carter Lolax

Jan 21, 2014

SUTTON - Carter Tower Lolax, 21 months, of Singletary Avenue, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at home in his mother's arms, after a courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia. He is survived by his devoted and loving parents, Daniel A. and Samantha L. (Mahan) Lolax of Sutton; his adoring sister, Ivy Elizabeth Lolax of Sutton; his maternal grandparents, Karen...