Louise F. Smith
Dec 13, 2023
LEICESTER: Louise F. (Frietsch) Smith, 81, of the Rochdale section of Leicester, died Wednesday, December 13 at her home .She leaves her husband Robert W. Smith, her children; John Dulmaine and his wife Renee of Sutton, Doreen Gagliastro and her husband Steven of Webster, Robert Gustafson and his wife Amy of Oxford, Eric Gustafson of Worcester, Jennine Gustafson of...
Blaise B. Baker
Dec 11, 2023
NO.BROOKFIELD: Blaise B. Baker,72, of Elm St., No.Brookfield, died Monday, Dec. 11th. in Medway Country Manor, Medway after an illness. He leaves his sisters; Mary D. Baker-Wood of Spencer, Nancy E. Billings and her husband William of No. Brookfield and Kathryn F. Partridge and her husband Lester of Brookfield; his brothers Garrett Baker and his wife Brenda of No.Brookfield...
Leo R. Pepin, Sr.
Dec 10, 2023
LEICESTER: Leo R. Pepin,Sr.,82, of Leicester, died at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, Dec. 10th . Services were private.
The MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester is assisting the family with arrangements.
Neil Patrick Scannell
Dec 6, 2023
WORCESTER: Neil Patrick Scannell, DO, 50, died suddenly, Wednesday, Dec.6th. at his home. He leaves his parents; Paul W. and Maureen (Lucey) Scannell of Leicester, his brother; Steven D. Scannell and his wife Mary of Holland, his sister; Megan M. Scannell of Southbridge, aunts; Pat Grady of Leicester, Lynne Thurber and her husband Gerald of Worcester, uncle; Edward Lucey...
Raymond C. Lyons, Jr.
Dec 6, 2023
SPENCER: Raymond C. Lyons, Jr., 74, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Dec. 6th in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.He leaves his wife of 46 years, Patricia (McNamara) Lyons, his son; Sean M. Lyons and his wife Erin of Worcester, grandsons; Aidan P. and Brendan A. Lyons of Worcester, his brother; James D. Lyons of No.Billerica, sisters; Mary L. McGowan and her...
Raymond J. Delisle
Dec 4, 2023
NO.BROOKFIELD: Raymond J. Delisle, 70, of No.Brookfield, died Monday, Dec. 4th. at his home from a rare esophageal cancer, diagnosed 3 1/2 months ago. He was the husband of Mary Lou (Doane) Delisle who died in 2015. He leaves his father; Raymond L. Delisle of Brookfield, his brother; John A. Delisle of Sturbridge and his children; Eric, John, Amanda...
Peter Grant Pratt
Dec 4, 2023
EAST BROOKFIELD: Peter Grant Pratt (73), of East Brookfield, passed away on December 4, 2023, after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Susan (Mortensen) Pratt, his eldest son Nathaniel, his wife Nicole and their daughter Chava, and his youngest son Nicholas, his wife Jasmine, and their daughters Esmé, Lilah, and Auden. He...
John K. Turner, Sr.
Dec 4, 2023
LEICESTER: John K. Turner,Sr., 84, of Cherry Valley section of Leicester, died Monday, Dec. 4th in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He leaves his wife of 43 years, Sandra O. (Pratt) Turner, 6 sons; John Turner, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Spencer, Mark Turner and his wife Mary-Beth of Shrewsbury, Timothy Sanko and his wife Nancy of Leicester, Kevin...
Suzanne B. Robson
Dec 1, 2023
LEICESTER; Suzanne "Sue" Beryl (Wilson) Robson, 66, born on August 2, 1957, received her wings on Friday, December 1.
Nothing meant more to Sue than spending time with her family and friends. From camping, dancing, and going to music festivals, protesting or partying by the fire, she was a rebellious force of nature. Everyone who knew Sue...
Betty J. Letendre
Nov 29, 2023
SPENCER; Elizabeth "Betty" J. (Simonovitch) Letendre, 90, died Wednesday, November 29 at Brookhaven Assisted Care in West Brookfield. She was the wife of Paul H. Letendre who died in 2008. She leaves a son, Louis P. Letendre and his wife Michelle of Quebec, Canada, a daughter, Catherine J. Meloche of Spencer, three grandchildren; Domenic Letendre, Jason Chouinard, Christine Truex,...
George E. Mckenna, Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
LEICESTER; George E. McKenna, Jr.,85, passed away peacefully at home on November 29 after a period of declining health. Born in 1938 to George McKenna, Sr. and his wife Evelyn, he lived almost his entire life in the town of Leicester, with a brief sojourn to South Carolina in his retirement.
George is survived by his sister,...
Kathleen A Canane
Nov 28, 2023
LEICESTER: Kathleen A. (Griffin) Canane, 90, a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great- Grandmother, and devout Catholic, went home to her Lord on November 28, 2023. She was surrounded by the love of family as she passed. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 63 years, Ronald Canane. Together they had three children. A son, Jeffrey Canane and his wife, Susan,...
Thomas C. Sheil
Nov 28, 2023
SPENCER: Thomas C. Sheil, Jr., 79, of Spencer, died suddenly, Tuesday, Nov. 28th in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.He leaves his wife Sandra A. (Demas) Sheil, his son; Michael D. Sheil of Auburn, brothers; Kenneth Sheil of Spencer and Jeffrey Sheil of Worcester, sisters Barbara Strassel of Long Island, NY, and Karen Speiwak of Charlton, and 4 grandchildren, nieces and...
Alan D. Tarkiainen
Nov 20, 2023
NORTH OXFORD; Alan D. Tarkiainen, 76, died Monday, November 20 at his home after an illness. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Kathleen Williamson Tarkiainen and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers; Donald, David and Daniel Tarkiainen. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Arvid & Natalie (Waskevich) Tarkiainen. After graduating from Commerce...
Mary Lou Delongchamp
Nov 14, 2023
AUBURN: Mary Lou (Lenart) Delongchamp, 77, of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family after a long, courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Bruno and Catherine Lenart. Mary Lou grew up in Worcester where she graduated from...
John L. Barbato
Nov 13, 2023
SPENCER: John L. Barbato,78, died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on Monday, Nov. 13th at his home with his wife by his side. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Faith E. (Freeman) Barbato, sisters Mary Adams and husband James of Florida, Joan Barbato and partner Anthony Corbisiero of California, Faith's sister Jean Getek and husband David of Arizona, nephews...
David H Johnson, Sr.
Nov 12, 2023
CHARLTON: David H. Johnson, Sr., 81, of Charlton, passed away, Sunday Nov. 12th. at his home following a long illness. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Linda E. (Pease) Johnson, his son; David Johnson, Jr. and his wife Iris of Charlton, his daughters; Lisa Fredette of Southbridge, Theresa Johnson of Charlton and Catherine Hobart and her husband William...
Robert "Bumpa" Daniels
Nov 10, 2023
SPENCER: Robert P. Daniels,Sr.,85, of Spencer, died Friday, Nov. 10th.in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester.He leaves his wife of 65 years, Alice C. (Gagne) Daniels, his sons; Robert P. Daniels, Jr. and his wife Leslie of Spencer and Michael J. Daniels and his wife Carolyn of Charlton, his daughter; Sandra Daniels-Gonet and her  long time partner, Robert C. Wilbur...
Joann K. Stewart
Nov 8, 2023
BARRE: Joann K. (Fikoski) Stewart, commonly known as Jo-jo 64, of Nichols Rd., Barre, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester.
She leaves her sons; Donald Stewart of Spencer, Kyle Humphrey of Roseville, Mich., and John Humphrey, Jr. of Worcester, her daughters; Tessa Stewart of Barre, Tiarra Heron of Spencer and Rose Miranda...
Hilary S Platts
Nov 8, 2023
SPENCER: Hilary S. (Smith) Platts,98, of Spencer, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 8th. in St. Mary's Healthcare Center, Worcester. She was the husband of Kenneth R. Platts who died in 2000. She leaves her daughter; Linda Wozniak and her husband Fred of Spencer with whom she lived, her loving grandchildren; Todd Wozniak and his wife Carissa of Barre and Jeffrey...
