Obituary Listing

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:...

Oct 2, 2023

LEICESTER: Janet E. (Smith) Brown,85, of 1075 Main St., died suddenly at her home on Monday, Oct. 2nd.She was the wife of William M. Brown who died in 1991. She leaves her daughter; Lauren A. Brown and her significant other, James McDonald of Leicester, her brother; Raymond Smith of Worcester, granddaughter; Amber-Lynne Army of SanJuan, P.R., grandson; Michael Army,...

Oct 1, 2023

BROOKFIELD; Suzanne B. (Berthiaume) Martin, 84, died Sunday, October 1 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Earl J. Martin, Jr. who died in 2019. She leaves a son, David E. Martin and his fiance Stefanie of North Brookfield, three daughters; Lori A. Gregoire and her husband Paul of Spencer, Lynn M. Bartholomew of Spencer, Luanne...

Sep 28, 2023

WARREN: Lucille I. (Arsenault) Sweet, 92, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Sept. 28th. in Oakland, N.J.

She leaves her husband of 61 years, James D. Sweet, Sr., her sons; James D. Sweet, Jr. and his wife Amy of Panama City Beach, FL., Glenn Sweet and his husband Scott Mackin of Wayne, N.J. with whom she...

Sep 27, 2023

LEICESTER: Sandra Lee "Sandy" Seaver,74, of Leicester, died Thursday, Sept. 28th. in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester.She leaves her brother; Ralph Seaver of Cherry Valley, a sister; Shirley Hitlan and her husband Patrick of Southbridge, nieces and nephews. Sandy was born in Worcester, the daughter of Elton A. and Deborah E. (Waterson) Seaver. Calling hours for Sandy will be...

Sep 23, 2023

SPENCER; Carmine J. Plumley, 80, died Saturday, September 23 at UMASS Hospital Lake Ave. in Worcester.He leaves two brothers, Rollo A. Plumley and his wife Eloise of East Berlin, CT., Edward U. Plumley and his wife Paula of Holden, four sisters; Jean F. Letendre and her husband Gerald of East Berlin, CT., Flora M. Ayotte of Spencer, Barbara A....

Sep 22, 2023

GILBERTVILLE: Wilfred P. Brousseau, Sr.,80, died on Friday, September 22 with his family by his side.

He leaves his two sons; Wilfred P. "Bill" Brousseau, Jr. and his significant other Dawn Reeks of Spencer, Christopher J. Brousseau and his wife Laurie of Oakham, a daughter Bonnie L. Currie and her husband Darrell of Webster, 9 grandchildren; Patrick,...

Sep 22, 2023

NORTH BROOKFIELD: Louis A. Lachance, 87, of No.Brookfield, died Friday, September 22 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester after a brief illness with his family by his side. His wife of 49 years, Carol A. (Tobin) Lachance died in 2009. He leaves two sons; Daniel L. Lachance and his wife Trina of Ware, and Brian J. Lachance of Springfield, his...

Sep 21, 2023

SPENCER: Raymond A. Dubois, 94, of Howe Village, died Thursday, Sept. 21 in Sterling Village Nursing Home, Sterling. He was the husband of Edna D. (Lapierre) Dubois who died in 2008. He leaves his sons; Paul A. Dubois and his wife Kerri of Sandy, Utah, and David R. Dubois and his wife Denise of Charlton, his daughters; Paula J....

Sep 21, 2023

SPENCER: Dorothy M. (Williams) Catlow,83, of Spencer, MA, and formerly of Rhode Island, died Thursday, Sept. 21 at UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester.

Dotty leaves her husband of 61 years, Robert J. Catlow, Sr., her son, Robert Catlow Jr., and daughter, Donna (Catlow) Viens, and her treasured son-in-law Alan.  She was the beloved grandmother (Nana) of Nicholas Catlow...

Sep 13, 2023

SO.YARMOUTH/SPENCER:  Kenneth (Kenny) J. Zalauskas, 70, passed away at home on September 13 after a very courageous 12-year battle with lung cancer, with his wife and close friends by his side.  Kenny was born in Worcester, raised in Spencer and lived there until moving to South Yarmouth in 2012. He loved living on the Cape, but he always enjoyed...