John A. Bercume
May 8, 2023
SOUTHBRIDGE/SPENCER: John A. Bercume,70, of 84 Chapin St., died Monday, May 8th. in Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge. John was a mechanic for most of his life. He enjoyed NASCAR, classic cars, antiquing and building models. He was born in Worcester, the son of Andrew and Claire (Messier) Bercume and lived in Spencer and Worcester before moving to Southbridge. He...
Richard "Ricky" O'Connell
May 4, 2023
SPENCER: Richard "Ricky" T. O'Connell, 71, of 124 Main St., passed away with family by his side on Thursday, May 4 th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester. Ricky was a painting contractor for most of his life, prior to his retirement. He was born on October 5, 1951, in South Boston, the son of Thomas F....
Donna M. (Bousquet) Bujnowski
Apr 28, 2023
SPENCER; Donna M. (Bousquet) Bujnowski, 77, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. She leaves her son, Craig Bujnowski of Spencer, two brothers; Edward Bousquet of Spencer, Joseph Bousquet of Bradenton, FL., a sister, Joyce Sutton of Northport, NY., and her daughter-in-law, Patty Gillies of Auburn. She was predeceased by her husband Paul Bujnowski in 2017, and her son,...
Eleanor Harris
Apr 23, 2023
SPENCER: Eleanor M. (Huard) Harris, 94, formerly of Bellevue Drive, died peacefully at Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton, on Sunday, April 23rd, after a long illness. She leaves her son; David M. Harris and his wife Ana of Spencer, her daughter; Deborah J. Laliberte and her husband David of St. Cloud, FL., her grandchildren; Kelly Mendez and her husband...
Harry E. Hodgerney Jr.
Apr 22, 2023
SPENCER:Harry E. Hodgerney Jr, 45, of Spencer, passed away on Saturday, April 22nd after a valiant battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving mother Sally Jean (Martin) Hodgerney, his sister Leslie M. Taylor and her husband Keith of Spencer, his four wonderful nephews Anthony M. Blash-Corbosiero and Michael J. Corbosiero, Jr and his partner Kathleen of Naples,...
Paul J. Landry
Apr 15, 2023
WORCESTER; Paul Jeffery Landry, 87, of Worcester Massachusetts, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 in UMass Memorial Medical Center after a long battle with heart failure. Paul was born on April 24,1935, to the parents of Canadian Immigrants; Mary Rosella Callaghan (deceased 1991) and Jeffrey Alcide Landry (deceased 1943) in a family of six children. Paul is survived by...
James White Jr.
Apr 13, 2023
James D. White Jr., 50, of Spencer, passed away after a short illness at UMASS Memorial Medical Center on Thursday, April 13th. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family. James (Jim/Whitey 52) was a graduate of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in the Electronics Trade Program Class of 1992. While in high school he played on the...
Benjamin Whittaker
Mar 30, 2023
SPENCER; Benjamin B. Whittaker, 82, passed away in his home, on March 30. Ben was born in Enfield, NH on July 23, 1940 to Benjamin B. and Maude (Lothrop) Whittaker. He attended Orford High School in Orford, NH, where he met his wife, Nancy (Davis). They were married for 63 years. Ben worked as a carpenter, first in New...
Rose M. (Ouellette) Kowal
Mar 23, 2023
LEICESTER: Rose M. (Ouellette) Kowal, 91, of Virginia Dr. in the Rochdale section of Leicester, died peacefully with her devoted family by her side on Thursday, March 23rd in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. She leaves her son; Richard P. Kowal and his wife Phaedra of Spencer, three loving grandchildren; Jillian Brigham and her husband Jacob of Dudley, Amanda Cardin...
Eugene P. Sullivan
Mar 22, 2023
Eugene Sullivan passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A kind and gentle man, he was deeply devoted to his wife of 62 years, Carol Sullivan, his family, church, and community. He leaves Carol, his children Michael (Martha), Brian (Laurie), and Maryellen who passed away in January, and grandchildren Emma, Kate, Kevin, and Eric. We will all miss his...
Doris M. Genduso
Mar 12, 2023
OXFORD: Doris M. Genduso, 79, of Prospect Hill Rd., died Sunday, March 12th. in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester after an illness. She leaves her sister; Carolyn Ashworth and her husband Edward of Spencer, 4 nephews; Michael and Mark Lavin and Edward and David Ashworth. Doris was an expeditor for Norton Co. in Worcester prior to her retirement in 2010....
Richard "Dick" Walsh
Mar 7, 2023
OXFORD: Richard F. "Dick" Walsh,78, of Oxford, died Tuesday, March 7th in Webster Manor after an illness. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Jean A. (Methot) Walsh, his sons; Jason A. Walsh and his wife Meghan of Leicester and Mathew E. Walsh of Oxford, his daughters; Rachael A. Maldonado and her husband Peter and Ryann E. Fontaine and...
Roger E. "Lefty" Kowal
Mar 7, 2023
SPENCER: Roger E. "Lefty" Kowal, 93, of Spencer, died Tuesday, March 7th. in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Theresa L. (Cournoyer) Kowal, his sons; Robert Kowal and his wife Lori of Spencer and Stephen Kowal and his wife Deborah of Charlton, his daughter; Marcia Toomey and her husband Sean of Reading, 5 grandchildren...
Richard W. Messier Sr.
Mar 6, 2023
SPENCER: Richard W. Messier, Sr., 73, of Spencer, died peacefully on Monday, March 6th in his home. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Ruth A. (Brown) Messier, his brother; Roland A. Messier, Jr. and his wife Donna of Sturbridge, his sisters; Elaine J. Devlin of Webster and Michelle M. Messier of No.Brookkfield, many nieces and nephews. He is...
Conrad D. Bernard
Mar 2, 2023
HOLDEN: Conrad D. Bernard, 71, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2023 with his children by his side, after a long illness. Conrad was born on November 9, 1951 in Worcester, Massachusetts to the parents of Terese M. (Small) Bernard and Conrad A. Bernard. He is predeceased by his wife and best friend, Joyce F. (Walker)...
Mark A. Corbin
Feb 27, 2023
SPENCER: Mark A. Corbin,61, of Spencer, died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 27th in his home. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Lisa B. (Murray) Corbin, his sons; Jonathan A. Corbin and his wife Angelica of West Boylston, Stephen A. Corbin and his wife Karine of Auburn and Alexander J. Corbin and his wife Christeena of Webster, his daughter;...
Richard W. Mercier
Feb 26, 2023
AUBURN: Richard W. Mercier,73, of Auburn and formerly of Spencer and Leicester, died peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 26th surrounded by his loving family in his home. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Patricia M. (Dunn) Mercier, his sons; James R. Mercier and his wife Jennifer of Leicester and Joseph R. Mercier and his wife Kate of Spencer, his...
Phyllis M. Hayden
Feb 20, 2023
SANFORD, MAINE: Phyllis M. Hayden, 89, of Sanford, died Monday, Feb. 20th, 2023 at Pinnacle Health & Rehab Center after a short illness. Phyllis was born in Worcester, MA on Aug 16 1933 to Philip and Alice (Marsh) Hayden. She graduated from Lynbrook Senior High School on Long Island NY in 1951. Phyllis was a longtime office manager for...
Nancy M. (Barnard) Mccue
Feb 19, 2023
LEICESTER: Nancy M. (Barnard) McCue, 71, of the Cherry Valley section of Leicester, sadly passed away suddenly in her home on Sunday, Feb. 19th. Nancy was an amazing mother and grandmother, fondly known as "Mimi", who would do anything for her family, especially her six grandchildren whom she adored more than anything. Her family will miss the joy she...
Daniel Birtz
Feb 18, 2023
Leicester - Daniel K. Birtz, 54, passed away on February 18,2023 at his parents home under Hospice Care. He was born in Worcester, the son of Nancy (Dufresne) Perkins and the late Alfred V. Birtz, and later attended Bay Path Vocational High School. He leaves his mother Nancy and her husband James Perkins of Rochdale. He is survived by...
