Therese M. Beckwith
Apr 14, 2026
SPENCER: Therese M. (Young) Beckwith, 92, of Spencer, passed away, Tuesday, April 14th at her home. She leaves her children: John P. Bowen of Worcester, Kathleen A. Bowen of Spencer, Mary-Elizabeth Marsh and her husband Robert of W. Boylston, Christopher P. Bowen and his wife Julie of Spencer, and Kevin Y. Beckwith and his wife Gillian of Rowley, MA., 8...
Nathaniel K. O'Coin
Apr 13, 2026
A Tribute to Nathan: The Man, The Myth, The Argument
Nathaniel Kristian O'Coin , aged 47, has finally moved on to a place where everyone presumably agrees with him. He passed away on April 13th, 2026, leaving his family with a lot of love and, for the first time in decades, the last word. If you met Nathan, you heard him....
Ann C. McDonough
Apr 11, 2026
SPENCER/MEDWAY; Ann C. McDonough,79, formerly of Spencer, died Saturday, April 11 in Milford Regional Hospital. She leaves her sister Patricia J. Bergan and her husband John of Shrewsbury; many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her brothers: Peter M. McDonough and Michael McDonough and her sister Ellen B. Donahue.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Edward...
Lillian J. Ricard
Apr 9, 2026
SPENCER. Lillian J. (Senosk, Shephard) Ricard of Spencer, died Thursday, April 9th in St. Vincents Hospital, Worcester. She leaves her daughters: Ellen R. Larson and her husband Charles of Leicester and Karen L. Kuchinski and her husband Stanley of Spencer; her son Paul R. Ricard Jr and his wife Judith of Spencer; her sister Patricia Ricard of Worcester; her 16...
Claire C. Scully
Apr 8, 2026
AUBURN - Claire C. (Mills) Scully, 97, of Auburn and former long-time Cherry Valley resident died peacefully on Wednesday, April 8th at UMass Hospital after a short illness. Claire was predeceased by her husband, Donald A. Scully, Sr. in 1995. She leaves her beloved children, Kathleen Mahoney and her husband, Daniel of Marion, Donald Scully, Jr. and his wife, Lorraine...
Patricia M. Grady
Apr 5, 2026
LEICESTER: Patricia M. (Lucey) Grady,82, of Leicester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5th. in her home.
She was the wife of Robert F. Grady, Sr. who died in 1994. She leaves her sons; Robert F. Grady, Jr. and Marc A. Grady and his wife Jennifer of Auburn, her grandchildren; Connor and Drew Grady, her brother; Edward J. Lucey, Jr. and...
Constance G. Macfarland
Apr 4, 2026
LEICESTER: Constance G. (Roland) Macfarland,86, of Leicester, died Saturday, April 4th at Shrewsbury Nursing Home, Shrewsbury. Her husband of 57 years, Lawrence R. Macfarland, Jr. in 2022. She leaves her brother; Robert C. Roland, Jr. and her niece and caretaker Suzanne Macfarland of Worcester. She is predeceased by a sister; Harriet Roland. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of...
Maureen Burgess
Mar 29, 2026
Maureen Burgess, 56, of Spencer, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2026. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and compassion touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her loving children, Brandon Velasquez, Tyler Velasquez, and Cam Velasquez; and her cherished grandchildren, Jayce Velasquez and Raelynn Velasquez. Sisters Cheryl & Linda. She...
Heinz Reisbeck
Mar 28, 2026
WEST BROOKFIELD: Heinz J. Reisbeck, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026. His wife Eva (Culp) Reisbeck predeceased him. Heinz leaves behind the family he was so proud to have built after coming to the United States; his daughters, Sylvia L. Freeman of Paxton; Susanne B. Fortier and her husband Joseph of Rindge, NH; and Cindy E. Sterczala...
Raymond Kallio
Mar 28, 2026
WORCESTER/SPENCER: Raymond Kallio,99, of Worcester formerly of Spencer, died Saturday, March 28 at Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living in Worcester. He leaves his daughter; Nancy Nowak and her husband Bernard of Spencer, three granddaughters, Lisa Rockwood and her husband James of Cache, OK, Marie Pasquale and her husband, Joseph of Raleigh, NC, Cheryl Lavoie and her husband, John of...
Robert F. Macaulay
Mar 27, 2026
Robert F. Macaulay, 69, passed away peacefully on March 27 with his wife and children by his side. Bob was born in Leicester to the late Robert D. and Shirley (Smart) Macaulay. He was educated in Leicester and enlisted in the US AirForce in 1974. Bob lived a full and adventurous life. He was a quiet, dignified man who enjoyed...
Charles V. Shea
Mar 25, 2026
SPENCER: Charles V. Shea, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 with his wife by his side. He is survived by his wife of 15 years Diane (Sabetti) Fournier Shea of Spencer; her sons: Andrew Fournier of Watertown and Stephen Fournier and his wife, Dawn of Millis; grandchildren, Julia Fournier of Maynard and Isabella Fournier of...
George R. Bishop, Jr.
Mar 23, 2026
EAST BROOKFIELD: George R. Bishop, Jr. of East Brookfield, died Monday, March 23rd. at his home following a long illness. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Carolyn A. (Jones) Bishop, his sons; Jim F. Paradee and his wife Nikki of Wolcott, VT, and Scott C. Bishop and his fiancée Jen Holmes of E. Brookfield, 4 grandchildren; Kristine Paradee, Ashely...
J. Lee Lehman
Mar 18, 2026
J. Lee Lehman, pioneering astrologer, scholar, teacher, and a deeply loved partner, mother, and friend, passed away on March 18, 2026 at 4:47 a.m. EDT, at the age of 72.
Lee devoted her life to the study and practice of astrology, earning international respect for her scholarship, teaching, and commitment to the craft. She played a meaningful role in the revival...
Margaret E. "Meg" Moschini
Mar 18, 2026
SPENCER: Margaret E. "Meg" (Nichols) Moschini, 77 of Spencer, passed away on Wednesday, March 18th at her home after a courageous 6.5 year battle with Leiomyosarcoma with her family by her side. She leaves her husband of 48 years, Robert E. Moschini, her children David E. Michalak and his wife Lenore of Greencastle, PA, Angie M. Facey and her husband...
Rose A. Maiorano
Mar 17, 2026
LEICESTER: Rose A. (Sabella) Maiorano, 94, of Leicester, died Tuesday, March 17th at Hopkinton Golden Pond Living.She was the wife of Antonio P.N. Maiorano who died in 2000. She leaves her son; Tony Maiorano of Leicester, nieces and nephews.She is predeceased by 2 brothers; Joseph & Frank Sabella and a sister; Jennie Maroney. Rose was born in Marlborough, the daughter...
Beverly A. Smith
Mar 11, 2026
SPENCER: Beverly A. (Frigon) Smith, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Thomas J. Smith, Sr; her daughters: Jennifer A. Farrell and her husband Kevin of Worcester and Shari A. Martelli of Nashua, NH; her son, Thomas J. Smith, Jr. and his wife...
Lois A. Dyer
Mar 9, 2026
SPENCER: Lois A. Dyer, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026. Her husband of 65 years, Lloyd D. Dyer predeceased her in 1999. She is survived by her loving children: Richard L. Dyer and his wife Dawn of Spencer and Lloyd L. Dyer and his wife Wanda of Patten, ME; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her sisters: Frances Jordal...
Nicholas S. Burdett
Mar 7, 2026
Nicholas S Burdett, 27, of Georgia/Spencer MA, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 7, 2026.Nick was born on September 5,1998 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He will be remembered for his kind heart and his deep love for animals, especially dogs. Whether he was spending time with his own pets or simply stopping to greet every dog he met, Nick...
Douglas A. LeBlanc
Feb 28, 2026
Douglas A. LeBlanc, 82, of Leicester, passed away Saturday, February 28th., at his home following a long illness. He leaves his daughter, Nicole M. LeBlanc of Leicester; his son, Benjamin D. Buckley of Marshfield; and his granddaughter, Tiana L. George of Leicester. He also leaves his sister-in-law, Paula LeBlanc of Southwick; his niece, Danielle LeBlanc Maurice of Southwick; and his...
