Virginia E. Charette
Sep 26, 2026
CHARLTON: Virginia E. (Gorham) Charette,72, of Charlton, died Saturday, Sept. 26th at UMASS Medical Center, Worcester. She leaves her husband of 50 years, Ronald E. Charette, her son, Christopher E. Charette of New Smyrna Beach, FL., her brothers; Paul, Jacob, her deceased brothers; Samuel, David and Raymond Gorham, sisters; Rosie Dotterer and Martha Fisher, deceased sisters Lula, Dorothy and Bertha,...
Bernard J. "Benny" Casavant
Sep 22, 2026
SPENCER: Bernard J. “Benny” Casavant, 91, of Spencer, died Tuesday, September 22nd, at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester.
Born in Spencer, he was the son of the late Doria and Eveline (Messier) Cassavant and later graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School. He was the husband of the late Beatrice J. (Kelly) Casavant, who died in 1997.
Benny leaves his sons, Paul R....
Fr. Peter Schmidt, O.C.S.O.
Sep 21, 2026
SPENCER – Father Peter was born on November 25, 1942 to ethnic German parents, Karl and Elisabeth Schmidt, in the Moravian town of Mährisch-Trübau, now part of the Czech Republic. As the Russian army approached the area in 1945 after World War II ended, the entire family, including the five children, fled to Braunschweig, West Germany. As a schoolboy there,...
Madalyn R. Dion
Sep 17, 2026
CHARLTON: Madalyn (Fiorillo) Dion, 91, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026, in Charlton, Massachusetts, where she resided with her daughter, Judy.
Madalyn was born on February 16, 1935, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Nicholas and Rose (Lautieri) Fiorillo. She graduated from Venerini Academy and went on to devote the early years of her adult life to raising her family....
Myrtle J. Graves
Sep 8, 2026
SPENCER: Myrtle J. (Hinerth) Graves, 83, of Spencer, died Tuesday, September 8th, at Beaumont Nursing Home in Westborough.
Born in Spencer, she was the daughter of the late Albert Hinerth and Jean (Ledoux) Hinerth. She graduated from David Prouty High School.
She leaves her daughter, Dawn Graves-Milam and her husband, Mark Sovchuk, of Spencer; her son, Scott Graves and his wife, Christine,...
Thomas P. Cook
Sep 7, 2026
CHARLTON — Thomas P. Cook, 63, of Charlton, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his home.Tom was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence was larger than life. He was a strong, hardworking man who loved his family fiercely.Tom leaves behind his beloved wife of 42 years, Cindy J. (Dunphe) Cook, with whom...
Andrew F. Cassavant, Jr.
Sep 4, 2026
SPENCER: Andrew F. Cassavant Jr.,87, of Spencer, died Friday, September 4th, at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Rose D. (Boucher) Cassavant; his son, Kenneth Cassavant Sr. and his wife, Jeanne, of Big Sandy, Tennessee; three daughters, Audrey Bell and her husband, Brian, of Spencer, Karen Anderson and her husband, Edward, of...
Anne L. Smiley
Sep 2, 2026
STURBRIDGE: Anne L. (Whitley) Smiley, 89, of Sturbridge, died Wednesday, September 2nd, at home.
Born in Concord, North Carolina, on September 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late George F. and Ila (Taylor) Whitley. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Smiley.
Anne worked for many years as a registered nurse in several hospitals.
She leaves her daughter, Kimberly Smiley...
John L. Schinnagel
Aug 27, 2026
NEW BRAINTREE: John L. Schinnagel, 98, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27th at home.
They say not all heroes wear capes. While the phrase may be overused, it remains profoundly true. Sometimes heroes come from Brooklyn, NY, use their GI Bill to earn a college degree, become devoted husbands, loving fathers and magical grandfathers. They are honest to a fault, judge...
Mary G. St. Hilaire
Aug 27, 2026
CHERRY VALLEY: Mary G. (Inangelo) St. Hilaire, 102, of Leicester, died Thursday, Aug. 27th, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.
She was the wife of Albert H. St. Hilaire, who died in 1990. She leaves her sons, Albert R. St. Hilaire and his wife, Donna, of Worcester, Robert R. St. Hilaire of Palm Coast, FL, and Ronald R. St. Hilaire of North...
Theresa L. Shea
Aug 27, 2026
FISKDALE: Theresa L. "Lois" (L'Heureux) Shea, 96, of Fiskdale, died Thursday, Aug. 27th, at The Odd Fellows Home, Worcester.
She leaves her sons, Wayne Shea and his wife, Ingrid, of Worcester and Robert Shea of Fiskdale; her daughter, Joan D'Argenis of Worcester; her brother, David L'Heureux and his wife, Eugenie, of Worcester; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews....
Richard A. Mangsen
Aug 26, 2026
MARLBOROUGH/EAST BROOKFIELD: Richard A. Mangsen, 88, died Wednesday, August 26th, at UMass Memorial Health Alliance-Clinton Hospital.
He leaves his wife of 69 years, Joyce A. (Silliman) Mangsen; two sons, Dennis R. Mangsen and his wife, Cynthia, of Ashfield and Harry C. Mangsen and his wife, Diane, of Marlborough; five grandchildren, Nathan, Nicholas, Carolyn, Christopher and Zachary; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Born in Worcester,...
Genevieve Joly
Aug 23, 2026
HUBBARDSTON: Genevieve Joly, 35, died Sunday, August 23rd, in Hubbardston.
Born on December 17, 1990, Genevieve was educated at Hubbardston Center and Quabbin Regional High School. She attended Barre Congregational Church.
Genevieve had managed the Health and Beauty section of the Franklin Food Co-Op since 2018 and was known for the joy she brought to those around her and the lasting impression...
Barry C. Fanion
Aug 23, 2026
CHARLTON: Barry C. Fanion, 59, a lifelong resident of Charlton, died Sunday, August 23, at home.
Born in Worcester on December 31, 1966, he was the son of the late Clarence C. and Ruth E. (Pierce) Fanion.
Barry worked as an IT specialist for MAPFRE/Commerce Insurance for many years before retiring in 2022.
Barry was an avid mountain biker and hiker with a...
Joseph W. Gadbois
Aug 22, 2026
BROOKFIELD: Joseph W. Gadbois, 87, of Brookfield, died Saturday, August 22, at home.
Born in Worcester on July 23, 1939, he was the son of the late Alfred J. Gadbois and Louise F. (Bernard) Gadbois. He was the husband of the late Eleanor M. (Cantwell) Gadbois, who died in 2022.
Joseph worked as a fine grit mixer for Norton Company for 28...
Kathleen M. Beford
Aug 15, 2026
SPENCER: Kathleen M. Beford, 76, died Saturday, August 15, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, in Worcester.
She leaves her husband of 60 years, Pierre G. “Peter” Beford; a son, Chris Beford and his partner, Kathleen Kennedy, of Auburn; three daughters, Amy Kirouac and her husband, Ralph, of Spencer, Shannon Xanthos and her husband, Kieran, of Wilton, CT, and Lyn...
David S. Tibbetts
Aug 13, 2026
LEICESTER: David S. Tibbetts, 78, of Leicester, died Thursday, August 13, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, in Worcester.
Born in Worcester on March 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Stanley M. Tibbetts and Irene D. (Reeves) Tibbetts. He was a graduate of Leicester High School.
David was a computer engineer with Digital Computer and was also employed...
Isaias Lacomba-Molina
Aug 13, 2026
SPENCER: Isaias Lacomba Molina, 90, of Spencer, died Thursday, August 13, at home.
Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, on October 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Isaias Lacomba and Luisa (Molina) Lacomba.
Isaias worked for many years as a self-employed building contractor. He honorably served his country in the United States Army.
He leaves his daughters, Nerida Lacomba and her...
Dolores A. Cote
Aug 9, 2026
LEICESTER: Dolores A. (Palmieri) Cote, 88, of the Cherry Valley section of Leicester, passed away on Sunday, August 9th, at The Lutheran Home in Worcester. She was the wife of Edward F. Cote, Sr., who passed away in 1999. She is survived by her son, Edward F. Cote, Jr., and his wife Michelle of Leicester, her sisters, Shirley Bodo and...
Joanne C. McDonald
Aug 7, 2026
SPENCER: Joanne C. (Bergeron) McDonald, 79, of Spencer, died on Friday, August 7, at home.
She was the wife of the late Chester “Chet” E. McDonald, Jr., who died in 2025, with whom she shared 60 years of marriage.
Born in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Roger Bergeron and Paula (Zimmermann) Bergeron.
Joanne was co-owner and secretary of...
