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Remo A. Cavigioli

Remo A. Cavigioli

Aug 12, 2013

SPENCER; Remo A. Cavigioli, 87, died Sunday, August 12 at his home after being stricken ill. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Susanna Cavigioli, two sons; Marc, Chris and his wife Carrie, and three sisters; Marie Theresa Gibson, Suzanne Cavigioli, Odette Savarino and a grandson. Remo was a tool and gauge maker at Brookfield Machine and a long...

Bernard F. Sterczala

Bernard F. Sterczala

Aug 9, 2013

OXFORD: Bernard F. Sterczala, 75, of Virginia Lane died Friday, August 9 in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He leaves his son Stephen J. Sterczala and his fiancée Cindy Reisbeck of Spencer and his longtime companion Jeanette M. Merulla of North Oxford. Mr. Sterczala was born in Dudley, son of Francis and Mary (Antkoviak) Sterczala. He was a...

John H. Verick Jr.

John H. Verick Jr.

Aug 6, 2013

LEICESTER: John H. Verick, Jr., 78, of Cherry Valley, died Tuesday, Aug. 6 in Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. His wife of 41 years A. Ruth (McCaffrey) Verick died in 2003. He leaves two daughters Pamela R. Verick of Alexandria, VA and Christine M. Verick and her fiancé Robert Sutton of Cherry Valley, brother...

Carol M. (Harper) Bercume

Carol M. (Harper) Bercume

Aug 2, 2013

LEICESTER; Carol Mae (Harper) Bercume, 90, of 312 Rawson St., passed away peacefully on August 2 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Almon and Bessie (Andersen) Harper and the wife of Melvin Bercume who died in 1971. She is survived by two brothers, Almon Harper of PA., and Charles Harper...

Katherine J. Richard

Katherine J. Richard

Jul 24, 2013

CHARLTON: Katherine J. (Henzel) Richard, 85, of Gould Road, formerly of East Brookfield died Wednesday, July 24 in her home after an illness. Her husband, Paul H. Richard, Sr. died in 1992. She leaves two sons Paul H. Richard, Jr. and his wife Norma with whom she lived and Edward L. Richard, six grandchildren Kristie Anderson and her husband...

Evelyn Putnam

Evelyn Putnam

Jul 17, 2013

SPENCER: Evelyn (Deyo) Putnam, 103, formerly of 23 ½ High Street, died Wednesday, July 17 in the Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Worcester. Her husband Charles S. Putnam, Jr. died in 2003. She leaves two daughters Constance P. Halfpenny of Woodbury, MN and Judith P. Donathan of Orleans, 4 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....

Brendan P. O'Brien

Brendan P. O'Brien

Jul 16, 2013

WORCESTER: Brendan P. O'Brien 43, of Ridgely Rd., formerly of Spencer, died suddenly Tuesday July 16th. at his home. He leaves his two sons Devin H. and Bryce D. O'Brien and his daughter Marissa K. O'Brien, his former wife April E. (Thompson) O'Brien al of Spencer, two brothers Stephen J. O'Brien and his wife Sharlene of Spencer, and John...

Theresa V. Maggio

Theresa V. Maggio

Jul 15, 2013

SPENCER: Theresa V. (Vera) Maggio 75, of Paxton Rd., died Monday, July 15 at UMASS Memorial Hospital, Worcester. She leaves her husband of 57 years, Joseph L. Maggio. Her son Lee J. Maggio and his wife Debby of No.Brookfield, a sister Rita Koczela of Carlsbad, Calif, her grandchildren; Garrett, Bryce and Tyler. A Memorial Service will be held on...

Clara "Claire" S. Contestabile

Clara "Claire" S. Contestabile

Jul 15, 2013

WESTMINSTER, MD: Clara Susan Contestabile, 88, of Westminster, MD died July 15, 2013 in Westminster, and will be greatly missed by friends and family. Born June 11, 1925 in Malden, MA, Clara (a.k.a. Claire) was the daughter of Carmella and Carmelo Cuscuna. For 45 years she was married to the late John A. Contestabile (a.k.a. Jay Conte, longtime musician...

Nancy E. Robidoux

Nancy E. Robidoux

Jul 15, 2013

LEICESTER: Nancy E. (Doane) Robidoux 60, of Burncoat St., Leicester, died Monday, July 15 in Milford Regional Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves her husband of 41 years, Stephen P. Robidoux, three sons Stephen P. Robidoux of Spencer, Matthew J. Robidoux and his wife Carissa of Warren and Michael G. Robidoux of Dudley, two daughters Kerrie A. Loconto...

Emile J. Boulanger

Emile J. Boulanger

Jul 14, 2013

LEICESTER: Emile J. Boulanger, 80, of 1073 Main Street died Sunday, July 14 in St. Vincent hospital after a brief illness. He leaves two sons Timothy J. Boulanger and his wife Debra of Homosassa Springs, FL and John F. Boulanger and his wife Kimberly of Leicester, three daughters Michelle Charette and her husband Wilfred of Woodstock, CT, Lisa Blake...

Lorraine M. Radzinski

Lorraine M. Radzinski

Jul 10, 2013

SPENCER: Lorraine M. (Gagne) Radzinski, 89, of Howe Village formerly of South Spencer Road died Wednesday, July 10 in the Life Care Center of Auburn after an illness. Her husband Benjamin J. Radzinski died in 1999, her first husband John M. Johnson died in 1976. She leaves a son John F. Johnson and his wife Nina of Bedford, TX,...

Hollis L. Chapman

Hollis L. Chapman

Jul 8, 2013

WARE: Hollis L. Chapman, 78, of Church Street died Monday, July 8 in his son Brian's home after an illness. His wife, Barbara A. (Carey) Chapman died in 2011. He leaves two sons Brian L. Chapman and his wife Stacey of Ashburnham and Steven J. Chapman and his wife Marilyn of Turners Falls, a daughter Kelly A. Kaminski of...

Charles P. Mccue Jr.

Charles P. Mccue Jr.

Jul 5, 2013

LEICESTER: Charles P. McCue, Jr. 63, of Charles St., Leicester died at his sister's home in E. Falmouth on Friday, July 5th. following an illness. He leaves his daughter Bonnie J. Buck and her daughter Samantha L. Buck of Malden, four sisters Lorraine T. Brunnell of Shrewsbury, Kathleen A. Manion and her husband Ronald of West Boylston, Charlene M....

Bernard F. "Butch" Mckeon Jr.

Bernard F. "Butch" Mckeon Jr.

Jun 30, 2013

SPENCER: Bernard F. "Butch" McKeon, Jr. 66, of 40 Wall St. , died Sunday, June 30 th . in St. Vincent Hospital , Worcester . He was the husband of Shirley Ann (Derie) McKeon who died in 2004. He leaves two sons Schaun M. McKeon and his wife Eleyi of Bethlehem, NH., and Kevin J. McKeon and his wife...

Ricardo "Rick" Gonzalez

Ricardo "Rick" Gonzalez

Jun 26, 2013

SPENCER: Ricardo "Rick" Gonzalez, 78, of Sherwood Drive died Wednesday, June 26 in St. Vincent Hospital after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 18 years Elizabeth "Betty" A. (Stinehour) Gonzalez, a son Eric Gonzalez and his wife Cheryl of Hudson, three daughters Alicia Dumas and her husband Robert of Upton, Michelle Porter and her husband Russell of...

Marie M. (Jette) Berthiaume

Marie M. (Jette) Berthiaume

Jun 19, 2013

SPENCER: Marie M. (Jette) Berthiaume 93, formerly of Howe Village, died Wednesday, June 19 at The Meadows of Leicester after a long illness. She was the wife of Lionel W. Berthiaume who died in 1995. She leaves her son Robert F. "Stein" Berthiaume and his wife Martha , a grandson Robert L. Berthiaume and his fiancé Alanna Letendre, granddaughter...

William H Bigwood

William H Bigwood

Jun 19, 2013

SPENCER: William H. Bigwood 80, of Greenville St., died Wednesday, June 19 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Mary A. (Benoit) Bigwood, three sons William J. Bigwood of Leicester, Michael C. Bigwood and his wife Beulah of New York, NY, and Christopher K. Bigwood of Centerville, four grandchildren;...

Walter F. Lee Sr.

Walter F. Lee Sr.

Jun 18, 2013

NORTH BROOKFIELD: Walter F. Lee, Sr., 70, of 9 Lee Avenue died Tuesday, June 18 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill. Walter was predeceased by his wife Ann (Josephson) Lee of 48 years in 2012. He leaves three sons Walter F. Lee, Jr. and his wife Susan of New Braintree, Bryan Lee and his companion Melinda Nadeau...

Elizabeth Dunphe

Elizabeth Dunphe

Jun 18, 2013

SPENCER: Elizabeth (Nichols) Dunphe 82 of 53 Lincoln St., Spencer died June 18 at Quaboag Rehab and Nursing Center. She was the wife of Harold Dunphe who died in 1997. She leaves several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 25 at 10a.m. in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton. J.Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home,...

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