Obituaries

Mary Rock

Mary Rock

Oct 30, 2012

Webster - Mary (Maccariella) Powers Rock, 78, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2012 with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Paul J. Rock, four children, Stephen J. Powers of Marlborough, MA, William J. Powers and his wife Debra L. of Jewett City, CT, Teresa A. Rawson and her husband Jeffrey...

Harold King

Harold King

Oct 19, 2012

OXFORD - Harold W. King, 87, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 19, 2012, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Phyllis E. (Brooks) King of Oxford; four children, Paul H. King and his wife Janice of Cary, IL, Arthur R. King and his wife Elaine of Putnam, Alan J. King and his wife Cheryl...

Vernon Allain

Vernon Allain

Oct 18, 2012

Vernon Joseph Allain ("Billy and VJ") went to eternal rest October 18, 2012. He leaves his loving and caring wife of fifty six years, Irene McGrath Allain and their seven sons and families-Brian, his wife Patti and children Kristin, Michael and Courtney, Keith, his wife Mi and their children Josefine, Julia, and Niklas, Daniel, his wife Kathy and their...

Alfred Leite, Sr.

Alfred Leite, Sr.

Oct 18, 2012

CHARLTON - Alfred A. "Bobo" Leite, Sr., 76, of Freeman Road and formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Dianne J. (Diamond) Leite; seven children, Anthony Leite and his wife Deborah, Alfred Leite Jr. and his girlfriend Brenda Bugbee, John Leite, Paula Taylor and...

Francis Flynn

Francis Flynn

Oct 16, 2012

NORTH OXFORD/FORT LAUDERDALE - Francis (Frank) E. Flynn, 48 lost his long battle to lung cancer on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. For over a year he had been coming to Dana Farber in Boston for his treatment. He leaves his wife Lisa, his parents John I. (Jack) & Grace Flynn of North...

Rita Mcgeary

Rita Mcgeary

Oct 15, 2012

OXFORD - Rita F. (Caplette) McGeary, 92, a longtime resident of 23 Wheelock St., died peacefully on Monday, October 15, 2012, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. She was predeceased by her husband, William J. McGeary who died in 1967; and her daughter, Linda M. Marcotte who died in 1999. She is survived by six children, Carol...

Matthew Twomey

Matthew Twomey

Oct 14, 2012

OXFORD / LARGO, FL - Matthew D. Twomey, 76, of Largo, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on October 14th at his home. He was predeceased by his wife of 45 years, Roberta Twomey who passed away in 2009. He leaves a daughter, Maura Twomey of Clearwater, FL; two sons, Christopher Twomey and his wife Lisa of North Grosvenordale, CT; and...

Joseph Labuff, Sr.

Joseph Labuff, Sr.

Oct 13, 2012

WEBSTER - Joseph W. LaBuff, Sr., 70, of Whitcomb Street, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 13, 2012, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Debra A. (Farrar) LaBuff of Webster; four sons, Joseph W. LaBuff Jr. and his wife Barbara of Oxford, Robert LaBuff of Georgia, Daniel LaBuff of Worcester, and Timothy LaBuff of...

Barbara Cameron

Barbara Cameron

Oct 10, 2012

OXFORD - Barbara (Smith) Cameron, 94, formerly of Park Street, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, James S. Cameron of Oxford who died in 2001. She is survived by her son, James L. Cameron and his wife Diane of Charlton; her daughter, Priscilla...

Ernest Lavoie

Ernest Lavoie

Oct 4, 2012

OXFORD - Ernest A. Lavoie, 58, died suddenly on Thursday, October 4, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Donna (Gagne) Lavoie; two daughters, Regina S. Lawrence and her husband Jeremy of Leominster, and Veronica M. Lavoie of Oxford; a brother, Raymond Lavoie of Knoxville, TN; two sisters, Lucy Redfern of Knoxville, TN, and Doris Wilson...

Philip Boisseau

Philip Boisseau

Oct 4, 2012

WEBSTER - Philip L. Boisseau, 62, of Upland Avenue, died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 4, 2012, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda (Pelkey) Boisseau of Webster; two daughters, Cheryl A. Lambert and her husband Roger of Dudley, and Karen M. Campos and her husband Francisco of Worcester; a brother, Richard A. Boisseau...

Joan Bixby

Joan Bixby

Sep 21, 2012

OXFORD - Joan A. (Birtz) Bixby, 74, of Mount Pleasant St., died in her home on Friday, September 21, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by three children, Richard G. Bixby Jr. and his wife Debra of Oxford, Karyn A. Longo and her husband David of Oxford, and Robert M. Bixby of Ludlow; her sister-in-law, Anita...

Rene Lagace

Rene Lagace

Sep 20, 2012

CHARLTON - Rene "Ray" G. Lagace, 79, of Hycrest Road, died Thursday, September 20, 2012, in his home. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Blanche H. (LaBarre) Lagace of Charlton; four children, Michele R. DeMauro of Charlton, Paul R. Lagace and his wife Denise of Worcester, Monique J. Moran of Webster, and Diane M. Lagace of...

Carol Morin

Carol Morin

Sep 19, 2012

NORTH OXFORD - Carol F. (Hanlon) Morin, 73, of Maple Avenue, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David E. Morin of North Oxford; three children, Debbie A. Gordon and her husband Steve of North Oxford, David J. Morin and his wife Lee Ann...

Eugene Beauregard

Eugene Beauregard

Sep 14, 2012

WORCESTER - Eugene R. "Uncle" Beauregard, 83, died Friday, September 14, 2012, in his home. He will be greatly missed by two sisters, Irene C. Lovejoy and Pauline D. Hyder, both of Worcester; and by his many nephews, nieces, great nephews, and great nieces. He was predeceased by a brother, Francis Beauregard of Worcester who died in 1997; and...

Dennis Vigeant

Dennis Vigeant

Sep 13, 2012

OXFORD -- Dennis F. Vigeant, 61, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, in his home. A private graveside service will be held at St. Roch's Cemetery in Oxford.

Sylvia Kampe

Sylvia Kampe

Sep 3, 2012

WOODLAND, ME -- Sylvia Rose Kampe, 82, died Monday afternoon Sept. 3, 2012, at Cary Medical Center in Caribou. She was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada on Mar. 31, 1930, the daughter of Ronald and Helen (Parsons) Campbell. She was a devoted member of the Caribou United Baptist Church. Mrs. Kampe was predeceased by her husband, Allan...

Kerry Fontaine

Kerry Fontaine

Aug 24, 2012

SPENCER / SUTTON - Kerry A. Fontaine, 41, died peacefully on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. She is survived by three children, Zakary A. DeLaura, Zabrina A. DeLaura, and David A. DeLaura Jr., all of Spencer; their father, David A. DeLaura Sr. of Spencer; and their grandmother, Jeannine DeLaura of Spencer. She...

George Smith

George Smith

Aug 24, 2012

OXFORD - George A. Smith, 87, of Carey Lane, died Friday, August 24, 2012, at Radius Healthcare Center in Worcester, with his daughter by his side. He was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Rita A. (Latino) Smith of Oxford who died in 2010. He is survived by two children, Karen V. Szufat and her husband Luke of...

Arlo Siegfried

Arlo Siegfried

Aug 18, 2012

AUBURN - Arlo C. Siegfried, 71, of Washington St., died Saturday, August 18, 2012, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Margaret P. (DeJesus) Siegfried of Auburn; and his dog, Mr. Buttercup. A private graveside service will be held at St. Roch's Cemetery in Oxford. Paradis Funeral Home in Oxford is directing...