George D. Dandurand
Jun 11, 2022
LEICESTER/CHERRY VALLEY; George David Dandurand passed away on Saturday, June 11th at the age of 96 surrounded by his loving family. He joins his beloved wife of 70 years, Estelle (Raymond) Dandurand (2019). George was born on July 13, 1925 to Nelson and Angeline (Aucoin) Dandurand in Shrewsbury MA where he grew up as the youngest of 5 children....
Edward W. Pilling
Jun 11, 2022
SPENCER: Edward W. Pilling, 56, of Grove Street, died Saturday, June 11, peacefully in his home. He was predeceased by Rosemarie (Campaniello) Pilling. He leaves two sons; Joshua Pilling of Spencer and Robert Lavoie and his wife Jillian of Richmond, VA, two daughters; Elizabeth Pilling and Carmen Filadelfo both of Spencer, his mother Janet M. (Smith) Pilling of Leicester,...
Dorothy B. "Dot" Pelchat
Jun 11, 2022
SPENCER: Dorothy B. "Dot" (Laroche) Pelchat, 91, of North Spencer Road passed away peacefully Saturday, June 11 after a brief illness. Her husband George H. Pelchat passed away in 2008. She leaves a son David Pelchat of Spencer, two daughters; Lynn Pelchat of Germany and Carol Walthers and her spouse Renee of Maine, five grandchildren; Stephen, Haleigh, Shane, Zackary...
Drew P. Leonard
Jun 10, 2022
NO.BROOKFIELD: Drew Patrick Leonard, 28, of North Brookfield, died Friday, June 10th with his parents by his side. He leaves his parents Dennis P. and Sheila E. (Perkins) Leonard, Jr., with whom he lived; his sisters, Lt. Commander Nicole K. Leonard of San Diego, CA and Melissa E. Leonard of San Diego, CA; his maternal grandparents Linda M. Bauman...
James C. Mcsherryiii
Jun 7, 2022
SPENCER: James C. McSherry, III, 65, passed peacefully at his home, on Tuesday, June 7, in Ormond Beach, FL. James was born on October 11, 1956 in Worcester, MA; the son of the late Josephine (Brown) McSherry and James C. McSherry, Jr. He is survived by his fiancée, Paige McCormac of Ormond Beach, FL (formerly of Woodstock, CT); a...
Barbara L. Martel
Jun 6, 2022
LEICESTER: Barbara Louise (Cote) Martel, 81, passed away on Monday, June 6 in the Life Care Center of Auburn after a long battle with dementia thought to be due to Alzheimer's. She leaves her husband of 62 years, Richard F. Martel, a son Richard Martel the II of Leicester; two daughters: Joan Rivernider and her husband Stephen of Oxford,...
Richard H. Bousquet
Jun 6, 2022
LEICESTER: Richard H. Bousquet, 79, of Leicester, died Monday, June 6th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester. He was the husband of Carol J. (Heilbrun) Bousquet who died in 2010. He leaves his son; Michael D. Bousquet of Spencer, his daughter; Sharon M. Grimes and her husband Donald of Brookfield, three grandchildren; Derek & Brett Grimes and Sarah Bousquet,...
Karen T. (Gigante) Gregoire
Jun 5, 2022
SPENCER: Karen T. (Gigante) Gregoire, 52, of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5 in her home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her loving husband of 19 years, Matthew R. Gregoire, her daughter Avianna L. Gregoire of Spencer, her son Tyler Kane-Gregoire of Laughlin, Nevada, her mother, Lillian Delude and her...
Helen B. Russell
Jun 4, 2022
LEICESTER: Helen B. (Kolodziejczak) Russell, 96, of Leicester, died Saturday, June 4 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, West Brookfield. She leaves her son Harold "Harry" W. Russell, Jr., and her daughter Pauline A. Dumont both of Leicester, 3 grandchildren; Brad Dumont and his wife Kristen, Jessica Wisniewski and her husband Erik and Kimberly Dumont, 4 great-grandchildren; Natalie...
Jane "Ann" Erickson
Jun 3, 2022
WORCESTER: Jane "Ann" (Murray) Erickson; 87, of Worcester, formerly of Leicester, died Friday, June 3 at her daughter Juliann's home where she was living. She was the wife of Alden F. Erickson who died in 2015. She leaves three daughters; Diann B. Howe and her husband Kevin of Leicester, Roxann L. Johnson and her husband Gary of Westboro, Juliann...
James F. Leary
Jun 1, 2022
LEICESTER: James F. Leary, 77, of Main Street passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 1 in UMass Memorial Hospital, Belmont Street, Worcester. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Noreen F. (Shepard) Leary, a son Michael R. Leary and his wife Jodi of Medway, a daughter Kelli Clifford and her husband Andrew of Sunapee, New...
Lawrence J. "Larry" Patricks
May 31, 2022
LEICESTER: Lawrence J. "Larry" Patricks, 75, of Winslow Avenue died Tuesday, May 31 in St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. His wife Patricia A. (Army) Patricks died on June 10, 2021. He leaves a son Scott D. Patricks (Marissa), four grandchildren; Steven, Jacob, Kelsey & John and many longtime family friends. He was predeceased by a son Michael...
Glenn G. Reed
May 28, 2022
SPENCER: Glenn G. Reed,69, of Spencer, died Saturday, May 28 at his home surrounded by his family, after a long and brave battle with cancer. He leaves his wife, Darlene A. (Boulette) Reed, two sons; Michael S. Barden and Zachary T. Reed all of Spencer, two brothers, Christopher Reed of Jacksonville, FL. and Daniel Reed of Milford ; four...
Geraldine A. (Mccue) Wilson
May 28, 2022
LEICESTER: Geraldine A. (McCue) Wilson, 96, of Park Lane, died Saturday, May 28 in her home. Her husband of 60 years, D. Gordon Wilson died in 2008. She leaves three sons; David G. Wilson, Jr. and his wife Cheryl of Leicester, James C. Wilson and his wife Sandra of Leicester and Robert F. Wilson and his wife Debra of...
Paul M. Soucy
May 27, 2022
NO.BROOKFIELD: Paul M. Soucy,56, of No.Brookfield, died Friday, May 27th. in UMASS Medical Center, Worcester. He leaves his brothers; Arthur R. Soucy, Jr. and William A. Soucy both of Worcester and his sister; Charlotte V. Connor of No.Brookfield with whom he lived, many nieces & nephews. He was born in Worcester, the son of Arthur R. and Charlotte (Remillard)...
Robert G. Ellstrom
May 22, 2022
LEICESTER: Robert G. Ellstrom,62, of Main St., died Sunday, May 22 at his home. He leaves his wife of 32 years, Christine L. (Golden) Ellstrom, his sons; Ryan J. and Sean C. Ellstrom of Leicester, his sisters; Marie A. Shilinsky and her husband Robert of Grafton, Lynn A. Fallavollita of W.Boylston and Karen A. Monahan and her husband Leo...
Pauline R. Kenneway Merhib
May 21, 2022
LEICESTER: Pauline R. (Cormier) Kenneway Merhib, 85, of River St., died peacefully Saturday, May 21st. at her home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves 3 sons; William C. Kenneway Jr. and his wife Lisa of Hingham, John F. Kenneway and his wife Maureen of Sturbridge and Steven P. Kenneway and his wife Joanne of Massachusetts, 4 daughters; Kathleen...
Paul M. Delibertis
May 19, 2022
SPENCER: Paul M. DeLibertis, 63, of Spencer, died Thursday May 19th peacefully in his home. He leaves his wife Valerie (Garceau) DeLibertis; his children Mark DeLibertis, Lisa Silvar, Dawn (Garceau) Duncan, Jeffrey Garceau, and their families; as well as his several cousins, nephews, and a niece. He is predeceased by his parents Manfred V. DeLibertis, Jr. and Nancy (Swantee)...
Earl L. Bengtson
May 18, 2022
**PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE TO THURSDAY-JUNE 2 DUE TO FAMILY ILLNESS SPENCER; Earl L. Bengtson, 93, of Spencer, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 18th, surrounded by family. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Jeannine A. (Young) Bengtson; his sons, David C. Bengtson (Sheila) of Centennial, CO, Paul E. Bengtson of Glastonbury, CT., Mark R. Bengtson (Kim...
Henry F. Kobel
May 14, 2022
LEICESTER: Henry F. Kobel,85, of Leicester, died peacefully, with family by his side, Saturday, May 14 in Southbridge Rehab & Healthcare Center. He leaves his wife of 43 years, Carol A. (Wall) Kobel, his son; Henry Kobel and his fiance Debbie of Spencer, his daughters; Susan Streeter of Charlton, Lori Piracci and her husband Dino of Charlton, and June...
