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Susan M. Zanauskas

Susan M. Zanauskas

Aug 16, 2020

SPENCER: Susan M. (Larkham) Zanauskas, 66, of So. Spencer Rd., died Sunday, August 16 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She leaves her husband of 41 years, David Zanauskas, her sons John Zanauskas of Spencer and Mike Zanauskas and his fiance Tonya Bellerive of Southbridge, a brother Thomas Larkham and his wife Deborah of Millbury, sisters Mary Barrows...

Patricia L. (Macmillan) Anderson

Patricia L. (Macmillan) Anderson

Aug 14, 2020

SPENCER, MA/LAKE ELMORE, VT: Patricia L. Anderson, 74, of Lake Elmore VT, formerly of Spencer, MA, loving mother, wife and sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 14, 2020. Born in Worcester, MA, she was the daughter of the late Aili and Herbert MacMillan, and wife of the late David J. Anderson for almost 50...

Julianne M. Grudzinskas

Julianne M. Grudzinskas

Aug 3, 2020

WORCESTER: Julianne M. Grudzinskas,68, of Park Hall, MD., formerly of Worcester, died August 3 peacefully at her home. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of Albert J. and Eva M. (Jurgelionis) Grudzinskas and later served her country with the U.S. Army. After being honorably discharged from service with the Army she served as a civilian for...

Odette R. Sjogren

Odette R. Sjogren

Aug 3, 2020

LEICESTER: Odette R. (Ravel) Sjogren, of Birchwood Drive died Monday, August 3 in her home surrounded by her family after an illness. She leaves her husband of 59 years, Ronald T. Sjogren, three sons; Jacques R. Sjogren and his wife Dian of Sutton, Jean Claude Sjogren and his wife Susan of Lunenburg and Alan J. Sjogren and his wife...

Gary Joseph Blanchard

Gary Joseph Blanchard

Aug 2, 2020

WORCESTER: Gary J. Blanchard,66, of Worcester, died peacefully with his family at his side, on Sunday, August. 2 in his home. He leaves his wife of 38 years, Christine M. (Lamprey) Blanchard, his daughters Cassandra M. and Melinda M. Blanchard of Worcester, his brother Bruce Blanchard and his wife Denise of Worcester, his sister Judith Esper and her husband...

Br. Francis Mohr

Br. Francis Mohr

Aug 2, 2020

SPENCER – Br. Francis Mohr, O.C.S.O. of St. Joseph's Abbey in Spencer, slipped away quietly and peacefully in the abbey infirmary in the middle of the night of Sunday, August 2, 2020 after suffering through a long battle with cancer. Born George Henry Mohr, in Maywood, New Jersey on August 8, 1927 to Albert Mohr and Catherine Michels, he...

Howard F. Lahair

Howard F. Lahair

Jul 14, 2020

WORCESTER; Howard F. LaHair, 81, of Worcester, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, July 14 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He leaves his beloved wife of 47 years, Marilee A. (Assad) LaHair, his son Michael H. LaHair and his wife Anna of Leicester and his daughter Michelle M. Johnson and her husband Jermaine of...

John A. Burke

John A. Burke

Jul 11, 2020

WORCESTER: It is with great sadness that the family of John A. Burke announces his passing at the age of 80 on Saturday, July 11, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, with all his children by his side. He leaves daughters Margaret M. Burke of Harwich and Maureen F. Power (Steven) of Shrewsbury; sons Timothy J. Burke (Danielle) of Whitinsville...

Alice B. Pariseau-Trask

Alice B. Pariseau-Trask

Jul 9, 2020

N.BROOKFIELD: Alice B. (O'Brien) Pariseau Trask, 91, of North Brookfield, died peacefully, Thursday, July 9 at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. Born in Ware, she was the daughter of George J. and Marguerita (Vigneault) O'Brien and was a lifelong resident of North Brookfield. Alice graduated in 1947 from North Brookfied High School. She was a longtime member of St....

Richard F. Foisy

Richard F. Foisy

Jul 5, 2020

SPENCER: Richard F. Foisy, 91, of Spencer died July 5, 2020 after an illness. His beloved wife June I (Blackwood) Foisy predeceased him in 2019. He leaves a son Michael F. Foisy and his wife Linda of Perkinsville, VT; two daughters Susan N. Foisy and her husband Stephan Torrey of Spencer and Tracy A. Foisy and her husband Peter...

Hazel L. Brennan

Hazel L. Brennan

Jul 5, 2020

LEICESTER: Hazel L. (Powers) Brennan, 88, of Leicester died Sunday, July 5 in St. Mary's Healthcare, Worcester. Her husband Matthew T. Brennan died in 2015. She leaves four sons; Matthew M. Brennan and his wife Deborah of Leicester, Peter J. Brennan and his wife Julie of Colorado Springs,CO., Thomas E. Brennan of Southwest Harbor, ME and Robert C. Brennan...

Brett C. Wegner

Brett C. Wegner

Jul 4, 2020

BOSTON; Brett Cameron Wegner,44, born January 8, 1976, died at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston on July 4, 2020, a little more than three months after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He is the beloved son of Dr Glen Wegner and Lynn Wegner of Boston, formerly of Wellesley, and loving brother of Mark Wegner (Bobbi) of Milton and...

Paul R. Bottis Jr.

Paul R. Bottis Jr.

Jul 3, 2020

LEICESTER: Paul R. Bottis, Jr., 76, of Leicester, died Friday, July 3 unexpectedly from complications following heart surgery. He was surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Donna M. (Shivick) Bottis, his daughter Emily J. Calvin-Bottis and her wife Heather of Arlington, his granddaughters, Lena and Isla, his brother John Bottis and his wife...

William J. Lapointe

William J. Lapointe

Jun 30, 2020

LEICESTER: William J. LaPointe, 86, of Lillian Avenue died Tuesday, June 30 in the Meadows of Leicester. He leaves his wife of 30 years Andrea D. (Therrien) LaPointe, five daughters; Denise Chase of Pennsylvania, Linda J. Knope of South Carolina, Michelle A LaPoint of Worcester, Elizabeth A. Gilbert and her husband Edward of Worcester and Karen Janos and her...

Ruth A. (Allen) Burtt

Ruth A. (Allen) Burtt

Jun 28, 2020

LEICESTER: Ruth A. (Allen) Burtt, 91, died Sunday, June 28 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her long time loving husband, Herbert H. Burtt, who passed away in 2016. She leaves a son, Gregory A. Burtt and his wife, Theresa of Leicester; and 3 daughters, Sheila R. Barlow and her husband, Edward of Leicester;...

Sharon M. Gingras - Shong

Sharon M. Gingras - Shong

Jun 28, 2020

LEICESTER: Sharon M. Gingras-Shong, 72 of Rawson Street died June 28 in her home after being stricken ill. She leaves her daughter Danielle M. Prouty of Auburn, three brothers; Ronald Gingras and his wife Vickie of North Las Vegas, NV, Gary Gingras and his wife Carol of Millbury, and David Gingras of Leicester, five sisters; Beverly Ohman of North...

Rodney L. Foisy

Rodney L. Foisy

Jun 27, 2020

SPENCER: Rodney L. Foisy,74, of Rustic lane, died Saturday, June 27 after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Carolyn O. (Fales) Foisy who died in 2003. He leaves his daughter Tonia M. Pineiro and his son Daryl S. Foisy both of Holden, his significant other, Judy Jamack with whom he lived, his brother Richard Foisy...

Dorothy M. Jolicoeur

Dorothy M. Jolicoeur

Jun 25, 2020

SPENCER: Dorothy M. (Sugalski) Jolicoeur, 87 formerly of 45 Ash St., peaceably returned to the Lord on Thursday, June 25th. She was the loving wife of Rene O. Jolicoeur for 65 years (who passed in November 2018) and a resident of Spencer since 1954. She leaves daughter, Darlene Foley and her husband Brian of East Harwich, sons Rene Jolicoeur...

Cheryl A. (Mcdonald) Johnson

Cheryl A. (Mcdonald) Johnson

Jun 24, 2020

WORCESTER: Cheryl A. ( McDonald) Johnson,52, of Lebanon St., passed away Wednesday, June 24 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.She leaves her son Timothy M. Johnson and her daughter Rachel M. Johnson both of Worcester, her parents Chester E. and Joanne C. (Bergeron) McDonald, Jr. of Spencer, her brother Aaron J. McDonald and his wife Kelly of Leominster.Born in Worcester,...

Thomas F. Lilley Sr.

Thomas F. Lilley Sr.

Jun 20, 2020

LEICESTER: Thomas F. Lilley, Sr., 84, died Saturday, June 20 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home after an illness. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Shirley A. (LaMountain) Lilley, two sons; Thomas F. Lilley, Jr. and his wife Mary Kay of New Milford, CT and Stephen J. Lilley and his wife Mary of Woodbridge, CT, two daughters; Deborah A....

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