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Eleanor M. (Parmenter) Johnson
Sep 13, 2018
SPENCER: Eleanor M. (Parmenter) Johnson, 77, of Terkanian Drive, died Thursday, September 13 in St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves her husband of 47 years, Paul W. Johnson, a brother Elmer Parmenter of Millbury, a brother-in-law Marvin Graslie of Spencer and several nieces and nephews. she was predeceased by a brother Charles Parmenter and a sister...
Michael A. Marble
Sep 13, 2018
BROOKFIELD: Michael A. Marble, 51 of West Ward Way, died Thursday, Sept. 13 at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester. He leaves his wife of 26 years, Diane L. (Dickinson) Marble, his son Matthew W. Marble at home, sisters Tina Desmarais and her husband William of Spencer, and Serena Silberstein of Leicester, his step father who raised him, Charles Silberstein...
Jeanne H. (Hamelin) Reilly
Sep 13, 2018
SPENCER: Jeanne H. (Hamelin) Reilly, 87, of Birch Drive died Thursday, September 13 in her home after an illness. Her husband Joseph L. Reilly died in 2010. She leaves a son, Kenneth J. Kalloch and his wife Sheila of Ft. Myers, FL, three daughters; Barbara J. McLean of Tenn., Linda J. Foley and her husband Patrick of Worcester and...
Edwin A. Moore Jr.
Sep 8, 2018
WORCESTER: Edwin Arnold Moore, Jr. was peacefully re-united with his parents, Edwin Sr. and Esther (Hammond) Moore, brothers Robert, Richard, Raymond, William and sister Agnes, on September 8, 2018. Ed leaves behind eight children and their spouses, Linda and husband Terry Schreiber; Michael Moore and wife Wendy; Nancy and husband Robert Waldron; Karen and husband Joseph Alarie; James Moore...
Jefferey C. Goodrow Sr.
Sep 7, 2018
SPENCER: Jefferey C. Goodrow, Sr., 75, died suddenly, Friday, Sept. 7 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after being stricken ill. His wife of 34 years, Jane I. (Marderosian) Goodrow, died in 2001. He leaves his sons Jefferey C. Goodrow, Jr. and his wife Maureen and John F. Goodrow all of No.Brookfield, three grandsons, Jacob M. and Jarod...
Doris June (Bledsoe) Petruzzi
Sep 1, 2018
EAST BROOKFIELD; Doris June (Bledsoe) Petruzzi, 85, of 117 West Main Street, died Saturday, September 1 at her home surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband of 66 years, John J. Petruzzi, Sr., two sons; Peter Petruzzi and his wife Heather of Savannah, TN., Jeffrey Petruzzi of Spencer and his companion Melissa Begley of Sturbridge, four daughters; Noreen...
Ronald G. Peters
Aug 31, 2018
WORCESTER: Ronald G. Peters, 60, of Overlook Drive, died unexpectedly on Friday August 31 in his home. He leaves four sisters; Sandra E. Jerome of Leicester, Karen R. Frykberg and her husband Glenn of Spencer, Janice E. Peters and her husband Charles Cummiskey of Spencer, Michele C. Rutman of Worcester and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...
Gerald "Jerry" Newell Iii
Aug 26, 2018
SPENCER: Gerald G. "Jerry" Newell, 89, of Lincoln St., died peacefully Sunday, August 26th at St. Mary's Healthcare in Worcester after a long illness. He leaves his caring wife of 65 years, Noreen (Allen) Newell, his devoted daughters Elizabeth A. Newell of Barre, Kathryn M. Stewart and her husband James, and Margaret B. Pillsbury all of Spencer, his son...
Joy M. Mcgrath
Aug 25, 2018
SOUTHBRIDGE: Joy McGrath of Southbridge, MA, passed away August 25, in the presence of her loving son, Seth D. Dinoi of New Bedford, MA. Joy lived all of her life in the Worcester County area. She was preceded in death by her identical twin sister, Judith Ann Fredette. They were inseparable until Judith's untimely death. Joy also leaves behind...
Jacqueline M. Kingdon
Aug 24, 2018
LEICESTER: Jacqueline M. (Letourneau) Kingdon, 87, died Friday August 24 in Heritage Home North in Agawam after an illness. Her husband C. Russell Kingdon died in 2014. She leaves four daughters; Cynthia A. Kingdon of Auburn, Ellen L. Stachura and her husband Douglas of Westfield, Jacalyn M. Habiger of Virginia Beach, VA and Marsha J. Kingdon of Westfield, 7...
Bernice M. Dembkowski
Aug 20, 2018
EAST BROOKFIELD: Bernice M. (Connor) Dembkowski, 91, died peacefully on Monday, August 20th. She was the wife of Michael F. Dembkowski who died in 1998. She leaves her son Michael F. Dembkowski and his wife Debra of E. Brookfield, her daughter Deborah A. Kowal and her husband Stephen of Charlton, a sister Jean Jette of Charlton, grandchildren; Marci Sakowski...
Francis E. Balcom
Aug 20, 2018
BROOKFIELD: Francis E. Balcom, 86 of Wagon Wheel Park, died Monday, August 20 at Southbridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. He was the husband of Theresa E. (Pepin) Balcom who died in 1994. He leaves his son Steven F. Balcom and his wife Aneta of Weeki Wachee, FL., step son Phillip Sampson of Delmar, MD., a sister Jeanette Jette and...
Robert P. Power
Aug 16, 2018
LEICESTER: Robert P. Power, 87, of Cherry Valley, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 16th. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Gloria A. (Millette) Power, his sons Robert W. Power of Spencer and Christopher J. Power and his wife Justine of Cherry Valley, his daughter Michele B. Giroux and her husband Rodney of Spencer, six grandchildren;...
Pauline L. (Gildert) Giguere
Aug 14, 2018
LEICESTER: Pauline L. (Gildert) Giguere, 88, formerly of 30 Pleasant St., died Tuesday, Aug. 14 in The Meadows of Leicester. Her husband Paul D. Giguere died in 1999. She leaves her son Michael A. Giguere and his wife Shelley of Summerville, SC, her daughter Kathy A. Sliwinski of Worcester, a sister Joyce Pendell and her husband Richard of Cromwell,...
Rita H. (Marco) Frazier
Aug 12, 2018
LEICESTER; Rita H. (Marco) Frazier, 97, of 125 Charlton St., died Sunday, August 12 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of John E. "Sonny" Frazier who died in 1989. She leaves her three sons; Thomas W. Frazier and his wife Sheila Doiron of Leicester, Richard J. Frazier and Robert J. Frazier both of...
Geraldine M. (Beando) Shambo
Aug 11, 2018
LEICESTER: Geraldine (Beando) Shambo, passed away on Saturday, August 11, surrounded by her loving family. Geraldine (Gerry), was born in Worcester, the daughter of Gerald C. and Margaret (Maddalena) Beando. At age 7, she moved to Spencer where her mother owned and operated the Ivy Shop. She graduated from David Prouty High School and later, Cardinal Cushing College. Geraldine...
Evelyn L. (Tardy) Wright
Aug 10, 2018
EAST BROOKFIELD; Evelyn L. (Tardy) Wright, 73, of 172 Baker Hill Rd., died Friday, August 10 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester after an illness and surrounded by her family. She was the wife of David A. Wright who died in 2014. She leaves a son, David A. Wright, Jr. of Worcester, three daughters; Susan M. Bouvier and...
Kenneth J. Arsenault Sr.
Aug 10, 2018
SPENCER: Kenneth J. Arsenault, Sr., of Crestview Drive died Friday, August 10 in his home surrounded by his family after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Maxine (Bickford) Arsenault, a son Kenneth J. Arsenault, Jr. and his wife Rebecca of Barre, three daughters; Pamela J. Benoit of Spencer, Carol A. Lord and her husband Doug...
David L. Thurlow
Aug 4, 2018
LEICESTER: David L. Thurlow, 69, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 4, 2018. He leaves his loving wife of 22 years, Andrea (Lemerise) Thurlow and their yellow lab, Mason. Dave was born in Augusta, Maine, the youngest of three children born to Clinton F. and Marion W. Thurlow. He was pre-deceased by his parents, his brother Robert, and sister...
Ethel Frances Thibeault
Aug 2, 2018
SPENCER: Ethel Frances (Green) Thibeault, 86, of Old Meadow Road died Thursday, August 2 in her home after an illness. Her husband William M. Thibeault died in 2014. She leaves two sons; Robert C. Thibeault of Fitchburg and Larry P. Thibeault of Shrewsbury, 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by two daughters; Diane L. Fafard and...
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