Obituary Listing

Nov 8, 2023

LEICESTER; Lydia B. (Gifford) Stanikmas, 98, died Wednesday, November 8 at The Meadows of Leicester.She was the wife of Joseph A. Stanikmas who died in 1996. She leaves twin sons, Phillip G. Stanikmas and his wife Laura of Leicester, Paul A. Stanikmas and his wife Ruth of Worcester, a daughter, Judith Ann Benedict of Barre, 10 grandchildren, several great...

Nov 7, 2023

STURBRIDGE: Victor James Matherly, 44, of Sturbridge, died Tuesday, Nov. 7 as the result of an accident at work.  He leaves his wife of 19 years, Kathryn Matherly, his daughters; Lucy Matherly and Hayley Worthington both of Sturbridge, his parents; Christopher and Amy Matherly of Sturbridge, brothers; Thomas Matherly of Putney, VT, and Christopher Matherly II of Warwick, RI,...

Nov 5, 2023

LEICESTER: Kevin P. Graham,63, of Leicester,  passed away Sunday, Nov.  5th in UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 37 years, Margaret "Peg" (Millett) Graham, his daughters; Loretta M. Witkowski and her husband Wayne of Leicester, and Elizabeth "Biz" A. Lucia and her husband Kevin of Boylston, his father; Paul R. Graham of...

Nov 2, 2023

LEICESTER: Francis Marley, 83, of 1075 Main St., died suddenly, Thursday, Nov. 2nd. in his home. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Veda M.A. (Hutchings) Marley, his daughter; Karen L. (Marley) Travers of Leicester, his son-in-law; John J. Murray of Plymouth, his brother; William Marley of Winterhaven, FL., three grandchildren; Aimee L. Brigham and her husband Michael of...

Oct 31, 2023

EAST BROOKFIELD: Raymond G. Lavigne, 77, died unexpectedly at his home on October 31. He leaves two daughters, Lisa M. Barrows, and Wendy A. Pelchat and her husband Norman, Jr. of Spencer, his former wife and close friend, Linda J. Lavigne of Rochdale, three grandchildren; Makenna Barrows, Morgan and Logan Pelchat, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...

Oct 30, 2023

SPENCER: Sandra K. (Duncan) Powers,73, of Spencer, died Monday, Oct. 30th in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer.

She was the wife of Francis X. Powers, Jr. whom she was married to for 46 years. He died in 2014. She leaves her daughters; Christine M. Toupin and her husband Scott of Oakham...

Oct 29, 2023

LEICESTER: Shirley D.(Desautels) "Grossmutta" Doane, 93, of Rochdale, died Sunday, Oct. 29th at her home surrounded by her family, after a short battle with cancer. She was the wife of Karl W. Doane Jr. who died in 1987. She leaves her sons; Dennis K. Doane and his wife Diane of Snellville, GA, Kenneth L. Doane of No.Grosvenordale, CT., and...

Oct 28, 2023

SPENCER; Dolores H. (Lysik) Kresco, 83, died Saturday, October 28 at UMass Medical Center, in Worcester.She was the wife of Edward F. Kresco who died in 2022. She leaves four daughters; Debra L. Fahey and her husband Joseph of Beverly, Sharon M. Acuna of Paxton, Lisa A. Churchey and her husband Robert of Spencer, Laura J. D'Amato of Spencer,...

Oct 21, 2023

SPENCER: Gerald G. Berg, 83, of Ash Street, passed away with loved ones at his side on Saturday, Oct. 21st at The Oasis at Dodge Park. Gerry was born in Springfield, the son of George and Dorothy (Lapham) Berg, graduated from Worcester Vocational Technical School and later served his country with the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War....

Oct 20, 2023

SPENCER: Charles A. Keyes,Sr., 71, of Spencer, died Friday, Oct. 20th. at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Pauline L. (Bolduc) Keyes, his sons; Charles Keyes, Jr. of Leicester, Michael Keyes and his partner Carrie of Lake George, NY, and Nicholas Keyes and his partner Angela of E.Brookfield, his brother; Stanley...

Oct 19, 2023

SPENCER: Helen M. (Fairbrother) Cardin, 98, of Spencer and Oakham, died peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 19th in Tatnuck Park Senior Living, Worcester. She was the wife of George A. Cardin, Jr. who died in 1998. She leaves her daughters; Claudia Cardin-Kleffner and her husband Larry of Overland Park, KS and Crystal Lucchesi and her husband Vincent of Oakham, her...

Oct 18, 2023

BROOKFIELD: Nancy Ann Murphy, a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and devoted friend, peacefully passed away in the company of her two daughters, Jessica St Cyr of Brookfield, MA, and Nichole St Cyr of Northborough, MA, on October 18, 2023, after a courageous battle with health complications. She was 59 years old. Throughout her life, Nancy was a remarkable...

Oct 17, 2023

LEICESTER: Joanne R. Williamson, 86, died on Tuesday, October 17 in Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge. She leaves four sons; Douglas Fongeallaz and his wife, Brigette of Arizona, William Fongeallaz of Arizona, Jeffrey Fongeallaz of New Hampshire, and Andrew Salek and his wife, Bethany of Leicester; nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; her brother Phillip Williamson of Shrewsbury; three sisters Jean...

Oct 17, 2023

SPENCER/WEBSTER: Ronald E. Pelletier,93, of Howe Village, died peacefully, Tuesday, Oct. 17th. in The Meadows of Leicester, after a long battle with bladder cancer. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Germaine (Dubeau) Pelletier. He leaves his sister; Jean A. Lussier and her husband Norman of Spencer, nieces; Denise, Nadine & Norma and nephews; Michael & David....

Oct 9, 2023

WORCESTER/SPENCER: Nikki T. Karnes, 49, of Worcester, died suddenly on Monday, Oct. 9th at her home.

She leaves her father; Wallace Karnes and his wife Joanne of Bedford, VA., her sister; Kimberly Karnes of Worcester, many friends and family. Nikki was a longtime hairdresser working at several salons in the Worcester area. Private burial in Pine Grove...

Oct 7, 2023

SPENCER: Michele (Steiger) Potter, 51, passed away October 7 after a fierce yearlong battle with Peritoneal cancer. She leaves her two sons, Logan and Colin, her parents, Richard and Margaret (Tucker) Steiger of Spencer and her brother, Paul Steiger of Charlton. She will also be greatly missed by her niece, Megan Steiger, nephew, Thomas Steiger, her best friend and...

Oct 4, 2023

LEICESTER; Noreen F. (Shepard) Leary, 74, died Wednesday, October 4 at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester.She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband of 54 years, James F. Leary, who passed away in 2022. She leaves a son, Michael Leary and his wife Jodi of Medway, a daughter, Kelli Clifford and her husband Andrew of Sunapee, NH., two sisters, Suzanne...

Oct 4, 2023

SPENCER; It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Ann (Rochette) (Melanson) Downing, 83, of Spencer on October 4th. After a brief period of declining health, she left this world, and is in eternal peace. Beverly was born in Worcester, Ma on February 11th, 1940, the youngest of eight children born to Clarence Henry and...

Oct 3, 2023

WESTBOROUGH: Denise A. Ball, 54, of 201 Milk St., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct.3rd. She leaves her guardian Bob Berryman and his wife Cathy along with many friends and extended family from the group home at 201 Milk Street.  Bob and Cathy would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff at the group home for all...

Oct 2, 2023

SPENCER: Patricia L. (Christian) L'Heureux,85, of Howe Village, died peacefully, on Monday, Oct. 2nd. in her home. She was the wife of Robert J. "Hap" L'Heureux who died in 2011. She leaves her son: Robert F. L'Heureux and his wife Kathleen of Dudley, and her daughter: Kim L. O'Toole and her husband Robert of White Plains, NY, 6 grandchildren:...