Obituaries

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...

Irene Saad

Irene Saad

May 22, 2012

OXFORD - Irene "Nana" V. (Gardner) Saad, 98, formerly of Barton Street, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Oakwood Nursing Home in Webster. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Joseph G. Saad who died in 1984. She is survived by five children, Robert J. Saad Sr. and his wife Etta of Webster, Richard J. Saad Sr....

Dennis Long

Dennis Long

May 18, 2012

WORCESTER - Dennis G. Long, 62, of Sunderland Road, died Friday, May 18, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He is survived by his longtime companion, Dara L. Predmore of Worcester; two daughters, Kelly A. Parks of Dudley, and Kim J. McKinney and her husband Jay of Dudley; his parents, George F. and Doris M....

Laurence Guerin

Laurence Guerin

May 16, 2012

NORTH OXFORD - Laurence F. Guerin, 84, of Prospect Street, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years, Wenola "Nola" P. (Nadeau) Guerin. He is survived by four children, David L. Guerin and his wife Elaine of North Oxford, John E. Guerin of Webster,...

Patricia Kordas

Patricia Kordas

May 15, 2012

UXBRIDGE / LITCHFIELD, NH - Patricia A. (Givner) Kordas, 52, of Colwell Circle, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua. She is survived by her husband of 10 years, John D. Kordas of Litchfield, NH; her brother, Robert A. Givner of North Oxford; her sister, Janice A. Fallows of Amesbury; and four nephews...

Nicole Goguen-Johnson

Nicole Goguen-Johnson

May 11, 2012

WEBSTER - Nicole P. Goguen-Johnson, 23, of Main Street, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after a long battle with A.L.S. She is survived by her husband, Matthew P. Johnson; two children, Zackary N. Johnson and Kylie B. Johnson, both of Webster; her sister, Heather L. Goguen of Webster; her father, Edward Goguen...