Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 27, 2024

SPENCER: Kathleen M. (Conway) Ackerman, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home in Spencer with her family by her side.

Kathy was born in Worcester, the daughter of Eugene and Mildred (Case) Conway. She is survived by her granddaughters, Tiana and Ciera Maldonado of Spencer, her sister, Margaret Seaver of Leicester, her son-in-law,...

Jan 26, 2024

FISKDALE: David S. Potmesil, 87, of Fiskale, died Friday, Jan. 26th. in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was the husband of Janet L. (Fico) Potmesil who died in 2022. He leaves his son; Edward Potmesil and his wife Mary of Fiskdale, his daughter; Kimberly Bockus and her husband George Bockus, Jr. of Windham, ME., his grandchildren; Tai and Jennalee...

Jan 25, 2024

SPENCER: David P. Boutillette,75, of Spencer, died Thursday, Jan. 25th. at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his wife of 55 years, Linda K. (Parrotta) Boutillette, his daughters; Angela M. Almendarez and her husband Carlos of Rebecca, GA and Lori A. LaFlower and her husband Michael of Spencer, his grandchildren;

Linda Celina...

Jan 24, 2024

LEICESTER: Jane G. (Moreau) Bates, 95, two days shy of her 96 birthday, died peacefully, Wednesday, January 24 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her two daughters, Heidi J. Laliberte and her husband Kenneth of Spencer, Lisa B. Laliberte and her husband Norman of North Brookfield, 4 grandchildren: Heather, Joshua, Eric, Brooke, 8 great-grandchildren, 1...

Jan 23, 2024

BROOKFIELD:  Paula (Torres) Miranda, 93 of Brookfield, MA born June 26,1930 passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, MA. Paula was a lifetime self-employed seamstress. She was well regarded by the community and selflessly shared her time and many talents. She enjoyed crafts, music, dancing and laughter. Her biggest accomplishment was raising...

Jan 21, 2024

LEICESTER: Joseph A. McConville, 84, of the Rochdale section of Leicester, died Sunday, Jan. 21st. in his home. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Alice M. (Oliva) McConville, his sons; James M. McConville of Woburn and David A. McConville and his fiancé Rebecca Cote of Nashua, NH., his daughter; Elizabeth A. Poussier and her husband Jean-Marc of Easton,...

Jan 21, 2024

LEICESTER: Edward (Eddie) M. Friel, 62, of the Rochdale section of Leicester, died Sunday, Jan. 21st in Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a long battle with cancer.

He leaves his son; Justin E. Friel of Rochdale with whom he lived, his former fiancée and mother of his children; Dawn Reeks of Spencer, his sisters Kathleen Abasciano...

Jan 19, 2024

LEICESTER: Raymond C. Largess, 87, of Leicester, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 19th in Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by family following an illness. He leaves his daughters; Amy Largess and Laurie Largess both of Leicester, Gina Gilbert and her husband James of Blackstone, Karen Chickering-Petrello of Quinebaug, CT., 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, his beloved dogs; Jingle...

Jan 19, 2024

SPENCER: Patricia A. Mayo, 51, of Spencer, died Friday, Jan. 19th in UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester. She leaves her fiancé of 18 years, Joseph E. Hebert with whom she lived, her brother; Paul J. Mayo and his wife Michelle and their son Adam N. Mayo all of Warren, and her sister-in-law Lisa Derosier and her husband John of Webster....

Jan 16, 2024

SPENCER: Bruce R. Blodgett,75, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Jan. 16th. at his home following a long illness with his loving family at his side. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Sandra C. (Harvey) Blodgett, his daughter; Lori A. Marderosian of Rutland and his son; Scott M. Blodgett and his wife Lynn of Spencer, his grandchildren; Derek Blodgett, Zachary...

Jan 15, 2024

SPENCER: Stephen J. Cook, 62, of Spencer, died Monday, Jan. 15th. at his home due to a tragic fall. He leaves his wife of 23 years,  Kandi M. (Race) Cook, his daughters; Sara Bates and her husband Joseph of Rutland, Crystal Cook and her wife Kimberly of Holden, Colleen Cook of Worcester and Kimberly Ray and her husband Randall...

Jan 14, 2024

Chad G. Davidson, 29, of Woodstock, CT, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Greenfield, MA, as the result of injuries suffered in an airplane accident earlier that day.

He leaves behind his husband; Eric T. Davidson, his "kids"; Teddy Ruxpin, Leo, and Alison Rose, his parents; Wayne A. and Beth L. (Smith) Davidson of Leesburg,...

Jan 13, 2024

STURBRIDGE: Dr. Suzanne M. Murphy, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 13th with her loving family by her side. She was the daughter of Gerald and Florence (Lamoureux) Murphy. She will be lovingly missed by her sons Benjamin Ribaudo and his wife, Nicole, of Bridgewater, NJ, and Peter Ribaudo and his wife, Jamie, of Sturbridge where Suzanne resided...

Jan 10, 2024

SPENCER: Judith A. (Beland) Sutherland,78, of Spencer, died Wednesday, Jan. 10th. in St.Vincent Hospital, Worcester.She leaves her husband of 58 years, Edward C. Sutherland, her sons; Jeffrey E. Sutherland and his wife Meghan of Andersonville, TN, and David E. Sutherland and his wife Amy of Winchendon, her daughters; Tracie A. Hinman and her husband Robert of Spencer and Heidi...

Jan 10, 2024

LEICESTER/ROCHDALE; Gail A. (Monkley) Daoust, 72, died Wednesday, January 10 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Rene L. Daoust, Jr., a son, Jeffrey A. Daoust and his wife Susan of Lancaster, NY, a daughter, Andrea L. Figueroa and her husband Ben of Holden, a sister, Marsha E. Holm and her husband...