Rev. William G. O'Brien
Apr 6, 2016
WEST BROOKFIELD: Rev. William G. O'Brien, retired priest of the Diocese of Worcester, died Wednesday, April 6 in Notre Dame Long Term Care in Worcester after an illness. He leaves his sister, Alice B. Pariseau-Trask of North Brookfield, a niece Carol Pariseau-Smith and her husband Donald of North Brookfield, two nephews Robert Pariseau and his wife Patricia of North...
Elizabeth "Betty" Jacques
Apr 5, 2016
LEICESTER: Elizabeth "Betty" C. (Conrad) Jacques, 76, of Waite Street died Monday, April 5 in UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness. She leaves her husband of 52 years, Robert J. Jacques, a son Gary W. Jacques of Sturbridge, two daughters; Elizabeth A. Jacques of Marlboro and Michelle J. Pickett and her husband Kevin of Leicester, three grandchildren; Matthew A....
Lorraine M. Cote
Apr 2, 2016
SPENCER: Lorraine M. (Fredette) Cote, 93, of Pleasant Street died Saturday, April 2 in Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield with her granddaughter by her side. Her husband Raymond A. Cote died in 1993. Her daughter Leslie Balthazar died in 1998. She leaves her granddaughter Leslie Burgos and her husband Eithel of Spencer, three great-grandchildren Jacob,...
Elda Dupras
Apr 1, 2016
SPENCER: Elda (Ianniccheri) Dupras 88, of 195 Main St., died Friday, April 1 at Quaboag Rehab & Skilled Care Center in W.Brookfield. She was the wife of Raymond O. Dupras who died in 2011. She leaves a brother Albert Ianniccheri of Nevada City, Calif., three sisters Ida Prunier of Charlton, Anita Sullivan of Vernon, Ct. and Sylvia Fahey of...
James F. Connery Jr.
Apr 1, 2016
LEICESTER: James F. Connery, Jr. 71 of King St., died Friday, April 1 in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a courageous battle with diabetes. He leaves his wife of nearly 50 years, Maureen E. (Hickey) Connery, his son James F. "Jake" Connery, III and his wife Neile of Cherry Valley, his daughters Julianne M. McCarthy and her husband...
Anita M. Heighton
Mar 30, 2016
WORCESTER: Anita M. (Trepanier) Heighton, 54, of Mower Street died Wednesday, March 30 in Rose Monahan Hospice after an illness. She leaves her husband of 32 years, Michael A. Heighton, her father Paul J. Trepanier of Worcester, her mother Gunnlaug P. Magnusson of Leicester, two brothers Edward Trepanier and his wife Becky of Florida and Thomas Trepanier and his...
Paul M. Gleason Sr.
Mar 24, 2016
LEICESTER: Paul M. Gleason, Sr., 90, of Pleasant Street died Thursday, March 24 in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. His wife, Mary Lou (Morse) Gleason died in 2003. He leaves a daughter Donna "Dee" L. Gleason with whom he lived, a son Paul M. Gleason, Jr. and his wife Maryanne of Spencer, three grandchildren; Benjamin, Bridget & Christopher,...
Charles Newton "Newt" Prouty
Mar 21, 2016
SPENCER: Charles Newton "Newt" Prouty, 68, a lifelong resident of Spencer, passed away on Monday, March 21 in his home following a prolonged and debilitating battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Cynthia A. (Bercume) Prouty; a son, Samuel Prouty and his wife Melissa Kobelin of Weybridge, Vermont, and two young grandchildren, Meredith and Miles Prouty....
Patricia M. Letourneau
Mar 17, 2016
LEICESTER: Patricia M. Letourneau, 62, of Craig Street in the Rochdale section of Leicester died Thursday, March 17 in Rose Monahan Hospice after an illness. She leaves her husband of 43 years, John E. Letourneau, a son Shawn S.Letourneau of Satellite Beach, FL, a daughter Julia Letourneau of Rochdale, a grandson Matthew G. Letourneau of Rochdale, three brothers; John...
Pierre R. Berthiaume
Mar 14, 2016
SPENCER: Pierre R. Berthiaume 52, of Starr St., died Monday, March 14 at his home. He leaves his mother Sylvia E. (Gregoire) Berthiaume, his brothers Paul R. and Philippe R. Berthiaume all of Spencer, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pierre was a longtime cabinet maker and woodworker, most recently being employed at Dyer Displays in So. Grafton. Born in...
James F. Connery Sr.
Mar 12, 2016
LEICESTER: James F. Connery, Sr., 92, of Pleasant Street, died Saturday, March 12 at Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton. He leaves his wife of 72 years, Pete (Smith) Connery, his son James F. Connery, Jr. and his wife Maureen, his daughter Kathleen Connery Fitzgibbons and her husband Paul all of Leicester, five grandchildren Julianne M. McCarthy and her husband...
Lorraine E. (Robinson) Cote
Mar 9, 2016
LEICESTER: Lorraine E. (Robinson) Cote, was reunited with Joe, her loving husband of 68 years, on March 9th., 2016. She passed quietly in her sleep in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Clarence and Ovelina (Premo) Robinson. She dedicated her life to the care and nurturing of...
Pamela (Girouard) Collette
Mar 7, 2016
SPENCER: Pamela L. (Girouard) Collette, 96, formerly of 5 Casey St., beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Monday, March 7 at Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband of 62 years, Normand "Bus" Collette died in 2005. She leaves her son Robert Collette and his wife Diane, grandson Randall Collette and his wife Katherine, their...
Esther P. Mazzone
Mar 5, 2016
LEICESTER: Esther P. (Pezzano) Mazzone, 86, of Woodland Road in the Cherry Valley section of Leicester passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 5 after battling Dementia for over 14 years. Her husband of 51 years, Anthony M. Mazzone, Sr. died in 2001. She leaves two daughters; Patricia Rutelonis and her husband John with whom she lived...
John W. "Jack" Mcdavitt Jr.
Mar 4, 2016
EAST BROOKFIELD: John W. "Jack" McDavitt, Jr., 62, of East Main Street died Friday, March 4 in his home unexpectedly. He leaves his beloved wife of 20 years, Lisa H. (Hershey) McDavitt, his father John W. "Rabbit" McDavitt, Sr., a step-son Michael McDonald and his wife Sam of Edmonton, Canada, a brother Thomas McDavitt and his wife Cynthia of...
Br. James Donohoe
Mar 4, 2016
SPENCER – Br. James Joseph Donohoe, O.C.S.O. of St. Joseph's Abbey, passed away peacefully in the abbey's infirmary on the evening of March 4th after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 7, 1940, the son of James Joseph Donohoe, Sr. and Loretta Monica (née Schauer) Donohoe. He graduated from La Salle University...
Diane Stewart
Mar 3, 2016
EICESTER: Diane (Smith) Stewart ,73 of Peter Salem Rd., was called to the Lord Thursday, March 3 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a sudden illness. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Leon J. Stewart, her daughter and best friend, Brenda M. Germain and her husband Todd of Worcester, two sons Brian M. Stewart of Worcester and...
Arthur S. Locke Jr.
Mar 1, 2016
SPENCER: Arthur S. Locke, Jr. 86 of Lincoln St., died Tuesday, March 1 at St. Mary's Healthcare Center in Worcester. He was the husband of Joyce J. (Archambeault) Locke who died in 2009. He leaves his sons Richard A. Locke and his wife Donna and William C. Locke and his wife Muriel all of Spencer, four grandchildren Celeste Locke...
Maureen "Dolly" Kelley
Feb 27, 2016
SPENCER; Maureen A. "Dolly" (Rickert) Kelley,75, died Saturday, February 27 at her home after an illness. She was the wife of John F. "Jack" Kelley, Sr. who died in 2009. She leaves a son, John F. Kelley, Jr. and his wife Brenda, three daughters; Pamela Sheldon and her husband Tim, Sharon Rainville, Arlene Callahan and her husband Michael, two...
Hildred E. (Drake) Burtt
Feb 27, 2016
PAXTON: Hildred E. (Drake) Burtt 91, of Ledyard Rd., died peacefully and surrounded by her entire family in Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester on Saturday, Feb. 27. She was the wife of Arville S. Burtt who died in 1996. She leaves her four daughters Nancy C. Dickie and her husband Roger of Worcester, Norma K. Mann and her husband...
