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Albert H. Hesselton
Jul 15, 2014
LEICESTER: Albert H. Hesselton, 65, of Clark Street in the Rochdale section of Leicester, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 15, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 44 years, Nancy J. (Wood); his daughter, Tracy Hesselton of Leicester, his son, Kevin Hesselton and his wife Amy of Leicester, his son, Jeffrey Hesselton of...
Arthur John Gauthier
Jul 5, 2014
SPENCER: Arthur John Gauthier,Sr. 71, formerly of Cranberry Meadow Rd., Spencer, passed away peacefully July 5th at Quaboag Nursing Home. He leaves his first wife Patricia (Cote) Kirk, his children; Wanita Letendre , John Gauthier, Laurie Cassavant , Michael Gauthier, Wendy Gauthier, Dianna Larson, Arthur Gauthier, Jr, Tracy Davis and Jeniffer Cook. His second wife Marilyn (Ramsey) pre-deceased him...
Noreen E. Flavin
Jul 4, 2014
SPENCER: Noreen E. (Breault) Flavin, 63, of Pine Acres died unexpectedly Friday, July 4 in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her husband of 40 years Kevin S. Flavin, two sons Shawn M. Flavin and his wife Sheila of Sandown, NH and Scott A. Flavin and his wife Marie of West Brookfield, three grandchildren Alivia, Brianna & Aiden Flavin, Her...
Florence R. Williams
Jul 4, 2014
LEICESTER: Florence R. (Laincz) Williams, 87 a lifelong resident of Leicester passed away peacefully Friday, July 4 in the Meadows of Leicester. Her husband of 57 years Robert F. Williams died in 2005. She leaves two sons John E. Williams and his wife Linda of Holden and Peter F. Williams and his wife Joanne of Londonderry, NH, three daughters...
Judith Ann Norkaitis
Jul 2, 2014
SPENCER: Judith Ann McGuire Norkaitis, daughter of Mabel Brodeur and Philip McGuire, left this earth on July 2nd at 9:05 a.m., surrounded by her loving and adoring family. Her husband, soul mate and best friend of 60 years Robert Norkaitis held her hand. Her sons, Robert Norkaitis Jr. and his wife Karen. Tony Norkaitis and his wife Lisa. Her...
Mary F. Reidy
Jul 1, 2014
LEICESTER: Mary F. (Barry) Reidy 81, of King St. Ext., died Tuesday, July 1 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She leaves her husband of 60 years, James A. Reidy, Jr., five sons Michael Reidy of Vero Beach, Fl., James Reidy and his wife Joan of Leicester, Mark Reidy and his wife Darleen of Marriotsville, Md., Thomas Reidy...
Paulette H. Dupont
Jul 1, 2014
WEST BROOKFIELD: Paulette H. (Holihan) Dupont, 56 of Wickaboag Valley Road died Tuesday, July 1 in St. Vincent Hospital. She leaves her longtime companion of 28 years George Poleshuk with whom she lived, four sons Robert Dupont, Jr. of Warren, James Poleshuk and his wife LeAnna of Omaha, Nebraska, David F. Dupont of Three Rivers and Craig A. Dupont...
Cindy L. Chanis
Jun 29, 2014
SPENCER: Cindy L. (Hoar) Chanis, 65, of Jolicoeur Ave. died Sunday, June 29 in UMass Memorial Hospital after an illness. She leaves her husband Christopher P. Chanis, a brother Ernest R. Shoar and his wife Sharon of Auburn, a sister Linda L. Cestodio and her companion James W. Davis of Charlton, 4 nephews Dana Iverson, Sean Gagnon, Alexander Chanis,...
Patricia Jones
Jun 27, 2014
SPENCER: Patricia (Bemis) Jones, 88, of Main Street died Friday, June 27 in the Meadows of Leicester after an illness. Her husband Milton Jones died in 1998. She leaves a daughter Diana M. Hart and her husband David of Spencer, three grandsons David, Kevin & Joel Hart, six great-grandchildren Briana, Paige, Collin, David, Camden & Brandon and two great-great-grandchildren....
James R. White
Jun 18, 2014
DUDLEY: James R. White, 89, of Pierpont Road died Wednesday, June 18 in Harrington Memorial Hospital. He leaves his wife of 41 years, Barbara M. (Metterville) White; his daughter, Ingrid D. White of Detroit, MI; two step-daughters, Cheryl A. Boucher and her husband, Robert of Spencer; Kimberly J. Gregoire and her husband, David of Rutland; a step-son Raymond R....
C. Russell Kingdon
Jun 15, 2014
WESTFIELD/LEICESTER: C. Russell Kingdon, 87, of Westfield and formerly of Leicester died Monday, June 16 in Heritage Hall in Agawam after an illness.He leaves his wife of 64 years Jacqueline M. (Letourneau) Kingdon, his daughters Marsha J. Kingdon of Westfield, Ellen L. Stachura and her husband Douglas of Westfield, Jacalyn M. Habiger of Virginia Beach, VA, Christine E. McNamara...
Daniel M. Faulkner Iii
Jun 13, 2014
SPENCER: Daniel M. Faulkner, III, 73 of Woodland Lane, died Friday, June 13 at his home. He leaves his wife of 14 years, Gloria G. (Gatto) Faulkner, his children; Mark Faulkner of Oxford, Michael Faulkner of Worcester, Sheryl Mosso of NH, Erica Faulkner of NH and D.Monty Faulkner IV of Georgia, 7 step children Marie Sweares, Donna Gosslin, Robert...
Lisa M. Halley
Jun 11, 2014
LEICESTER: Lisa M. Halley, 34, of Grove Street died Wednesday, June 11 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after an illness. She leaves many aunts, uncles, cousins & close friends. Lisa was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Mary G. Halley. She graduated from Leicester High School and Holy Cross College. She was a Health Advisor...
Lawrence E. St. Denis
Jun 11, 2014
LEICESTER; Lawrence E. St. Denis, died Wednesday, June 11 at home with his loving family by his side. Larry was born in Worcester, MA on August 10, 1922 to Lorenzo Maximilian St. Denis and Corrine (Gagnon) St. Denis and lived in Leicester most of his life. Larry leaves behind a large extended family, including; 2 daughters, Cynthia Gelatt and...
Ann M. Decoteau
Jun 10, 2014
SOUTHBRIDGE: Ann M. Decoteau, 42, of Crane Street died Tuesday, June 10 unexpectedly in her home. She leaves her parents John J. and Jean M. (Beford) Decoteau of North Brookfield, her fiancé Tom Villa with whom she lived; her maternal grandfather Pierre Beford of Spencer and several aunts, uncles & cousins. Ann was born in Yuma, Arizona and graduated...
Doris M. (Landry) Larocque
Jun 3, 2014
SPENCER: Doris M. (Landry) Larocque 90, formerly of 11 Bell St., died Tuesday, June 3 at Quaboag Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in W.Brookfield. She was the wife of Joseph A. Larocque who died in 1998. She leaves her son Paul A. Larocque and his wife Sharon of Spencer, two daughters Ann E. Bonofiglio and her husband Ronald of...
Jay J. Gordon
Jun 3, 2014
SPENCER: Jay J. Gordon 64, of Charlton Rd., died suddenly, Tuesday, June 3 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after being stricken ill at home. He leaves his wife of 41 years, Andrea L. (Menard) Gordon, his son Patrick J. Gordon of Washington, DC., four brothers John J. Gordon, Sr. and his wife Elinor, Jerald Gordon and his...
Louise W. Jacobson
Jun 2, 2014
LEICESTER: Louise W. (Carter) Jacobson 97, formerly of 330 Stafford St, in the Cherry Valley section of Leicester, died peacefully, Monday, June 2 at The Meadows of Leicester. She was the wife of Ingvar B. Jacobson who died in 1965. She leaves her daughter Norma J. Jason of Hubbardston, two grandchildren William and Kevin Jason both of Leicester, nieces...
Marilyn J. (Beaudin) Burdett
May 26, 2014
SPENCER; Marilyn J. (Beaudin) Burdett, 70, of 14 Lyford Rd., died Monday May 26 at Golden Living Hermitage in Worcester after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 43 years, Randy S. Burdett, Sr., a son Randy S. Burdett, Jr., two grandchildren; Nicholas and Danielle Burdett all of Spencer, two brothers; Robert Beaudin of Webster, Leonard Beaudin and...
Stanley J. Nicas
May 25, 2014
LEICESTER - Stanley J. Nicas, the owner and executive chef of the Castle Restaurant, died Sunday, May 25, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He leaves his daughter, Evangeline H. Nicas; son, James S. Nicas and wife Denise; granddaughter, Nicole and husband Joshua Rovner; granddaughter, Laurier and husband Andrew Alder; grandsons, Alexander, Charles and Jack Nicas; and great-grandchildren, Desmond and...
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