Obituaries

William Donnelly, Sr.

William Donnelly, Sr.

Jul 23, 2012

WORCESTER - William C. Donnelly, Sr., 79, died Monday, July 23, 2012, at the Christopher House in Worcester. He is survived by a daughter, Karen J. Cox and her husband Richard of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, and their children Derek and Mason; two sons, David A. Donnelly and his wife Mary of Oxford and their children Ryan and Shannon,...

Michael Deschenes

Michael Deschenes

Jul 15, 2012

WEBSTER - Michael A. Deschenes, 60, of Riverside Drive, died Sunday, July 15, 2012, at Harrington HealthCare at Hubbard in Webster. He is survived by his wife, Debra-Jeanne Deschenes; and his daughter, Ashley E. Deschenes, both of Webster. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Leo R. and Mildred L. (Pickett) Deschenes Sr., and lived in...

Ronald Roix

Ronald Roix

Jul 12, 2012

CHARLTON - Ronald G. Roix, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Ki Boon (Hong) Roix of Charlton; three step children, Donald M. Josti of Montana, Lawrence M. Josti, III of Rutland, and Carolyn A. Wheeler of Barre; his sister,...

Mabel White

Mabel White

Jul 9, 2012

OXFORD - Mabel R. (Strachen) White, 84, died Monday, July 9, 2012, after a short illness. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert H. White of Charlton; her son, James White and his wife Joan of Charlton, with whom she lived; her sister, Agnes Low of Scotland; two brothers, Edward Strachen and Harold Strachen, both of...

Marion Paige

Marion Paige

Jul 7, 2012

OXFORD - Marion E. (Leslie) Paige, 87, died Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Lanessa Extended Care Center in Webster. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Charles A. Paige of Oxford who died in 1996. She is survived by her children, Patti Neslusan and her husband John of Connecticut, June Booker and her husband Steve of Oxford,...

Victor D'Agostino

Victor D'Agostino

Jul 7, 2012

CHARLTON / ROCHDALE -- Victor Ralph D'Agostino died at age 88 on July 7. For the last five years, he received loving care from the dedicated staff of both Overlook Masonic Health Center and Summit Elder Care in Charlton. Victor shared a full life with his wife of 63 year, Estelle (Bolivar) D'Agostino, who died in 2010. His pride...

Nancy Rudolph

Nancy Rudolph

Jun 30, 2012

OXFORD - Nancy (Urbank) Rudolph, 87, of Old Dudley Road, died Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough. She is survived by two daughters, Ann Marie Hotovec of Las Cruces, NM, and Janet Corrado of Westborough; a brother, Robert E. Urbank of Windsor Locks, CT; a sister, Marge Auger of Northborough; four grandchildren,...

Catherine Harrington

Catherine Harrington

Jun 25, 2012

Webster - Catherine M. (Garrity) Harrington, 81, of Webster, died on Monday, June 25, 2012 in the Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge after an illness. Catherine is survived by a son, Thomas J. Harrington and his companion Patty Hisoire; a daughter, Margaret C. Bennett and her husband Robert; Four grandchildren, Tara Doyle, Molly Harrington, Libby Harrington and Meagan Bennett;...

Helen Wiesehan

Helen Wiesehan

Jun 22, 2012

NORTH OXFORD - Helen C. (Fell) Wiesehan, 79, of Themeli Court, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 22, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ruediger "Rudy" Wiesehan of North Oxford; her daughter, Susan M. Quinlan and her husband John of Sutton; two grandchildren, Brendan J. Quinlan and Anne D. Quinlan,...

Theresa Olds

Theresa Olds

Jun 22, 2012

WEBSTER -- Theresa (Stelmaszek) Olds, 87, of Racicot Avenue, died Friday, June 22, 2012, in her home. A graveside service will be private. There are no calling hours. Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main Street, Oxford, is assisting with arrangements.

Patricia Paradis

Patricia Paradis

Jun 21, 2012

AUBURN - Patricia J. (Cardwell) Paradis, 75, of Stoneville Heights, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, in her home after a battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Walter J. Paradis who died in 1993. She is survived by six children, Cindy Beaver of North Carolina, Deborah J. Koski of Tennessee, Walter A. Paradis of...

Winifred Rogers

Winifred Rogers

Jun 15, 2012

OXFORD - Winifred R. (Collemer) Rogers, 95, of Old Webster Road, died Friday, June 15, 2012, in her home. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Arthur J. Rogers, Jr., who died in 2006; and her first husband, Leslie Elvin Anderson, who died in 1940. She is survived by four daughters, Leslie E. Bejune of South Carolina,...

George Matney

George Matney

Jun 12, 2012

OXFORD - George S. Matney, 84, of Federal Hill Rd., died Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Anna F. (Coulter) Matney of Oxford; and a daughter, Kathleen Brown and her husband Calvin L. Brown Sr. of Mattapan. He was born in New Bedford, the son of the late Arthur...

Paul Graves

Paul Graves

Jun 11, 2012

OXFORD - Paul J. Graves, 69, of Old Howarth Road, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. He and his wife, Carol J. (Quillia) Graves, had recently celebrated their 45th year of marriage. Born in Providence, RI, on December 12, 1942, Paul was the son of the late Arthur G. and Alice D. (Kiernan) Graves,...

Lawrence Johnson, Sr.

Lawrence Johnson, Sr.

Jun 10, 2012

OXFORD - Lawrence G. Johnson, Sr., 72, of Wheelock St., died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, from complications of diabetes. He is survived by three children, Lawrence Johnson Jr. and his wife Robin, Diane M. Brodeur and her husband Kevin, and Marc E. Johnson, all of Oxford; six grandchildren, Chad Brodeur, Cyndi Johnson, Derek...

Elizabeth Sadlon

Elizabeth Sadlon

Jun 7, 2012

SPENCER - Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Wright) Sadlon, 81, died Thursday, June 7, 2012, at her daughter's home in Oxford. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael W. Sadlon who died in 2001. She is survived by nine children, Donald B. Thayer and his wife Shannon of San Antonio, TX, Magarette A. Boutillette and her husband Chris of Oxford, David...

Sharon Wehenkel

Sharon Wehenkel

Jun 4, 2012

OXFORD / SEBRING, FL - Sharon "Sandia" V. Wehenkel, 63, formerly of Oxford, died Monday, June 4, 2012, at her home in Sebring surrounded by her family, after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her father, Walter C. Wehenkel of Sebring, FL; her brother, Walter C. Wehenkel Jr. (Carol) of Port Clinton, OH; her sister, Barbara Lafleche...

Zbyszek Wasik

Zbyszek Wasik

Jun 2, 2012

SPENCER - Zbyszek "Ziggy" Wasik, 57, of Cherry St., died June 2, 2012, in his home as a result of a house fire. He is survived by his dear friend of many years, Karen Aubrey of Spencer; as well as family members in Poland. A memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at...

James Cantello

James Cantello

May 28, 2012

WORCESTER - James M. Cantello, 58, of Mill Street, died Monday, May 28, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a short illness. He is survived by two brothers, Francis X. Cantello and his wife Elizabeth of Fort Wayne, IN, and William P. Cantello and his wife Maha of Littleton, CO; a nephew, Craig A. Cantello; two nieces,...

John Sloyan, Iii

John Sloyan, Iii

May 23, 2012

CHARLTON - John Joseph Sloyan III, 56, of Nichols Lane, died Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in his home from pancreatic cancer. His loving family was with him. John is survived by his wife of 23 years, Maureen (O'Kane) Sloyan; three children, Jack, Katherine, and Patrick, all of Charlton; two sisters, Eileen Howard and her husband Bill of Virginia, and...