Obituary Listing

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...