Obituary Listing

Mar 15, 2024

LEICESTER: Delia R. (McCabe) Dupuis,75, of Leicester, passed away on Friday, March 15th in Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester.

She leaves her husband of 55 years, Ronald R. Dupuis; her son Ronald P.R. Dupuis and his wife Teresa of Proctor, VT, her daughter; Jodie Jerome and her husband Alejandro Reyes of Leicester; her 5 grandchildren and 4...

Mar 15, 2024

CHARLTON: Gina F. Basili, 59, of Charlton and formerly of Spencer, died Friday, March 15th in Overlook Health Center, Charlton after a long battle with cancer. She leaves her son, Kevin M. Wood of Spencer, her brothers, Robert Basili of Rutland and Andrew Basili of Charlton, her former husband and good friend Kevin J. Wood of Cherry Valley, her...

Mar 11, 2024

SPENCER; Paul G. Grouf, 72, passed away on Monday, March 11th at UMass Medical Center. Paul is predeceased by his mother, Joy E. Grouf, father, Paul E. Grouf, and brother, Jack S. Grouf. He leaves his beloved wife, Sherry; his daughter, Jaime Day and her husband, Andrew, of Medway; his son, Matthew Grouf and his wife, Kerri, of Hubbardston;...

Mar 6, 2024

SPENCER: Gloria G. (Gatto) Faulkner, 87, of Spencer died March 6, 2024, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol. Gloria was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marie (Dube) Gatto.  She was predeceased by her first husband Richard "Red" Clapham Senior, her siblings, Fredrick Gatto Jr. and Albert Gatto, husband and love of her life, Daniel Faulkner. Gloria and...

Mar 2, 2024

EAST BROOKFIELD: Ann M. (Willard) Constantineau,81, of E.Brookfield, died Saturday, March 2nd at Quaboag Rehab. & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.She was the wife of Roland M. Constantineau, Sr. who died in 2014. She leaves her children; Annette Shannon of Brookfield, Darlene Shannon of No.Brookfield, Patricia Shannon of Brookfield and Daniel W. Shannon and his wife Jessica of...

Mar 1, 2024

SPENCER: Mary C. (O'Connor) Williams,72, of Spencer, died Friday, March 1st at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 52 years of Donald A. Williams. Loving mother of Dawn Marie MacDonald and her husband Scott of Londonderry, NH and Michael A. Williams and his wife Carole of Pelham, NH. Dear...

Feb 29, 2024

LEICESTER: Briant F.R. Cormier, Sr., 70, of Leicester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 29th. at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester surrounded by his family. He leaves his son; Briant F.R. Cormier II and his wife Laurie of Grafton; his daughter Darcey C.Y. Cormier of Leicester; his longtime partner Mary Anne Gilson with whom he lived and loved; his sister...

Feb 19, 2024

EAST BROOKFIELD: Paul G. D'Amato, 76, of E.Brookfield, died Monday, Feb. 19th. at his home after a four-year battle with a rare brain disorder, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

A Celebration of Life for Paul will be held Sunday, Oct. 13th. from 1-5 p.m. at the Brick Box Theatre, 20B Franklin Street, Worcester, MA 01608.

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Feb 17, 2024

LEICESTER: Ronald L. Barrus, Jr., 61, died Saturday, February 17 in his home surrounded by his family.He leaves his wife, Olga O. (Orloff) Barrus, a daughter, Laura D. Cortes and her husband Robert of Leicester, a son, Benjamin S. Barrus, his father, Ronald L. Barrus, Sr. and his wife Elaine of Holden, a sister, Nancy L. Rheault and her...

Feb 16, 2024

WORCESTER: Michael R. Mars, Sr., 76, formerly of Cherry Valley, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 16th. in Shrewsbury Nursing & Rehab Center after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. His wife of 34 years, Sharon (Rexford) Mars passed away in 2007. He leaves his sons; Michael Mars, Jr. of North Grafton and...

Feb 15, 2024

WORCESTER: Victor A. Pion,101, of Worcester, died suddenly, Thursday, Feb. 15th at his nephew's home in Rochdale. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Loretta M. (Casey) Pion, his brother Leo Pion and sisters; Claire McGaugh, Leona Mayo and Doris Mayo. He leaves his sisters Alice Vandal, of Grafton and Irene Mayo, of Rochdale, along with...

Feb 14, 2024

WORCESTER: Laurie E. (Huntoon) Chaffee, 62, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester.  She was surrounded by family and went peacefully.

On April 17,1961 an angel was born on the day of her passing she went to get her wings.  She was greeted by her son Ryan Chaffee, brother Richard Huntoon,...

Feb 14, 2024

EAST BROOKFIELD: Joan G. (Leger) Bedard,99, of E. Brookfield, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14th in Care One Millbury. She was the wife of Raymond C. "Bill" Bedard who died in 2004. She leaves her beloved family including son; Paul Bedard and his wife Joanne of Westboro, and her daughter; Anne Towle and her husband Robert of Spencer, her granddaughters;...

Feb 14, 2024

LEICESTER; Herbert E. Whitworth, 85, died Wednesday, February 14th at the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester. He was raised and spent his adult life in the family home in Leicester. For the past nearly two years he resided at Tatnuck Park in Worcester where the wonderful staff cared for him and where he was able to make a new set...

Feb 13, 2024

SPENCER; June M. (Madej) Howell, 87, died peacefully, Tuesday February 13, following a period of declining health. She leaves her husband George A. "Jake" Howell. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in August. She also leaves a son, Stephen G. Howell and his wife Paula of Paxton; two daughters, Linda C. White and her husband Arthur III...

Feb 11, 2024

SPENCER; David A. Vandale, 81, died Sunday, February 11 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness. He was the husband of Linda M. (Blodgett) Vandale who died in 2011. He leaves his daughter Amy L. Vandale of Spencer and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Vandale in 2016. David attended St. Mary's...

Feb 9, 2024

EAST BROOKFIELD; Ann M. (Lennerton) Blaisdell, 81, passed away in the comfort of her home on February 9 after a short illness. Ann was born on March 18, 1942 in Leicester to Rita A. (Williamson) and Gerald F. Lennerton. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and attended Worcester State College. Ann worked for many years in the health insurance...

Feb 5, 2024

SPENCER; Richard "Rich" Bell, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his home, feeding the birds on his back deck, just as he would have wanted. Rich was married to his best friend Marian B.(Penttila) Bell for 61 beautiful years, raising two beloved daughters, Kristina Leach and Rebecca Bell.  In addition, Rich leaves behind his...

Feb 2, 2024

William R. Shemeth Jr., 82 of Spencer passed away suddenly on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was a devoted husband to Carol T. (Radzinski) Shemeth. Loving Father of William R. Shemeth III, Jody L. Shemeth, Matthew J. Shemeth and his wife Regina, Carrie A. Ferreira and her husband Jason, he was predeceased by infant daughter Holly A. Shemeth. He...

Jan 28, 2024

LEICESTER: Harold W. "Harry" Russell, Jr., 71, of Leicester, died Sunday, Jan. 28th. at UMASS Memorial, Lake Ave., Worcester.He leaves his sister, Pauline A. Dumont of Leicester with whom he lived, his nephew, Brad C. Dumont and his wife Kristen of Hattieville, AR, his nieces; Jessica M. Wisniewski and her husband Erik of No.Brookfield, his niece and goddaughter, Kimberly...