North Grafton
Wei Zehn Ding, 70, 0f Maxwell Drive passed away Thursday October 17, 2013 at University of Massachusetts Hospital in Worcester. She leaves her husband Siming Huang, 2 sons; Zhi Duan Huang and Zhi Lian Huang both in China and a daughter, Lynn Huang and her husband David Wang of Dudley and 6 grandchildren.
She was born in Nan, China, daughter of Ruizhen Ding and Wu Zhu Huang. Wei Zhen was a homemaker.
Calling Hours will be Wednesday, October 23,2013 from 5pm to 8 PM at the ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 school St., Webster.
Funeral Services will be at a later date in China.
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Webster – Susan Theresa (Porter) Millett, 63, of Webster, died on Friday, October 18th in UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus after an illness.

Susan was married to John J. Millett Sr. who died in 2008. She is survived by her three children; John J. Millett Jr. and his wife Christine of Webster, Tammy L. Millett and her companion Paul DeGrenier of Webster and Cindy L. Silverman and her husband David of Spencer; two sisters, Janice Slaughter and Linda Davis; 6 grandchildren, Casara, Joshua, BreAnna, Rachelle, Ashley and Yochana.

Mrs. Millett was born in Worcester, daughter of the late William and Shirley Porter and is also predeceased by her sister Jacqueline Listewnik.

Susan was an accomplished artist who also enjoyed cross-stitching and quilting.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd at 10 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church 1222 Main Street Worcester. Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home 12 Hammond Street Worcester is directing arrangements.

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Webster
Frank L. Lewandowski, 87 passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013.
Mr. Lewandowski worked at Whitin Machine Works for 40 years. He was passionate of his musical accomplishments throughout his entire life and also a licensed barber. He loved family, friends, nature, the beach, and was very intellectually versed.
Frank is survived by his loving daughter Deborah Laporte of Douglas and sisters; Pat Harris of North Carolina and Charlotte Ventry of Rhode Island and several nieces and nephews.
Frank was born in Chelsea October 4, 1926, the son of Antoni and Albina (Sobol) Lewandowski, whom both originated from Poland in the early 1900’s.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Ann (Spikula) Lewandowski who died in 2004, and brothers; Stanley, Theodore and John Lewandowski and sisters; Helen Galant and Sophia Groleau.
Frank’s Funeral Service will be Friday, October 25, 2013 at 3:30m PM in the ROBERT J.MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St.,Webster.
Calling Hours will be Friday October 25, 2013 from 2pm to 4 pm at the Funeral Home.
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WEBSTER – Josephine B. (Tuzinowski) Labok, 90, of Webster died Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in UMass/Memorial Healthcare, Worcester with her family at her side.
She leaves her husband of 66 years, Stanley J. Labok; a daughter, Patricia A. St.Germain and her husband Eugene of Webster; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Leduc and Lauri Ann Sperling; 5 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and a brother.
She was born in Webster, daughter of Albert and Catherine (Tomochesek) Tuzinowski and lived here most of her life.
Mrs. Labok worked at Sandlerette Shoe Company and then in the laundry room at Webster Manor before she retired in 1988.
She was a member of Saint Joseph Basilica, its Holy Rosary Sodality and Sacred Heart Society. She enjoyed playing bingo.
The funeral will be held Monday, October 28, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. Calling hours are private.

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WEBSTER – Rose M. (Levesque) Marszalkowski, 70, of 31 Brodeur Avenue died Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester after an illness. Her husband, Francis Marszalkowski, predeceased her.
She leaves a son, Francis Marszalkowski and his wife Patty of Webster; a former daughter-in-law, Marianna Egan of Webster; a grandson Lucas; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; nieces and nephews; and her family at 31 Brodeur Avenue. She was predeceased by her boyfriend George Marszalkowski.
She was born in Winstead, CT, a daughter of Felix and Josephine (Starbeck) Levesque. She lived in Southbridge and Webster for most of her life.
The funeral will be held Monday, November 4, at 11:00 AM in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with the Rev. Thomas Harmon officiating. The calling hours will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Donations in her name may be made to the Brodeur Avenue Program at Life Skills, Inc., 44 Morris St., Webster, MA.

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WEBSTER – Irene A. (Chmielewski) Martel, 89, of Webster entered the spiritual world on October 29, 2013. Her husband of 45 years, Edgar H. Martel, died in 1993.
She leaves 2 sisters, Esther & her husband Emerson Reynolds, and Florence Parent; 2 nieces, Pamela Reynolds and Deborah Koziak; 2 nephews, Brian & his wife Wanda Reynolds, and James & his wife Melanie Parent; 3 great-nieces, Carrie Magnant, Kelly Parent & Amy Verdone; 5 great-nephews, Chad Parent, Derek Koziak, Jason Koziak, Patrick Reynolds & Christopher Reynolds; 7 great-grandnieces, Caitlin Peters, Nina Peters, Kristen Jacobs & Nealie Parent, Hayden O’Malley, Kaydee O’Malley & Madyson Koziak; 7 great-grandnephews, Nicholas Jacobs, Zachary Jacobs, Kasyn Robillard, Nathan Parent, Nolin Parent, Garret Koziak & Max O’Malley; and a cousin-brother, Thomas Gorski. She was predeceased by her sister-cousin, Cecilia Brisbois and by her brother-cousins, Joseph, Edward & John Gorski.
She was born in Dudley, a daughter of Stephen & Mary (Napierata) Chmielewski and lived here most of her life. She was a graduate of Saint Joseph Parochial School and Bartlett High School. She attended seminars at the University of Mass at Amherst.
Mrs. Martel always worked with people. In her youth she worked in several banks. Most of her adult life was spent in politics. She was clerk to the Board of Assessors in Webster for eight years. In 1971 she became head assessor for fourteen years. In 1982, she was voted the first woman to be a selectman in Webster’s 150 year history, a position she held for twenty-seven years, leaving the post of selectwoman at the age of 85. She also served as head assessor in Sturbridge for five years, the post from which she retired. Mrs. Martel’s political life lasted forty-seven years in Webster. She always said she had three families: her birth family, her church family and her town hall family.
She was a communicant of Saint Louis Church and a member and past president of its League of Catholic Women for over twenty-five years. She taught Christian Doctrine for ten years and was a lector. An avid bowler, she received thirteen trophies: she once bowled a high triple of 362 for 3 strings.
Mrs. Martel held many official positions in the Beta Lambda Sorority and also the Xi Rho Chapter.
The funeral will be held Saturday, November 2, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 11:00 A.M. in Saint Louis Church, 15 Lake Street. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held Friday, November 1, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home. Memorial donations in her name may be made to Saint Louis School Endowment Fund, 15 Lake Street, Webster, MA 01570.

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WEBSTER – David R. Bacon, 60, of 112 Main Street died Monday, October 28, 2013 in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston after being injured in a fire in his home.
He leaves a son, Ryan D. Bacon of Webster; a stepson, Shawn Kennedy of Webster; 3 grandchildren, Mackenzie Bacon and Shaila and Mariah Kennedy; 4 sisters, Illona Knych and Karen Chenard, both of Webster, Susan LeBeau of North Grosvenordale, CT and Joanne Jezerski of Charlton; nephews and nieces.
He was born in Webster, the only son of Roland D. and Irene B. (Gancy) Bacon and was a lifelong resident.
Mr. Bacon was a machinist at H. D. Machine in Webster before retiring. He was also a motorcycle mechanic. He loved riding and working on his Harley Davidsons.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 8, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, followed by a graveside service at 11:30 AM in Calvary Cemetery, Dudley.

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Webster: Chandrakant “Sunny” M. Patel, 34, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus. He leaves his wife Ranjan C. Patel, 2 daughters Shivani and Janvi Patel; one son Arman Patel; his parents Mafabhai Chhagandas Patel and Kantabahen Matatlal Patel of India; 4 sisters and one brother; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother.

Chandrakant was born in India, came to America and worked as a clerk in various retail stores in the area. He enjoyed Spending time with family and friends, fine dining, and watching cricket.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester, MA 01605. Cremation will follow at Rural Cemetery and Crematory in Worcester. For directions or to leave an online condolence message, please click link below.

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Thompson, Ct.
Charles H. ‘Charlie’ Sarette, 30, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013. He leaves his wife of 9 years, Katie L. Slingo-Sarette, a daughter, Natalia Sarette and step-daughter, Maegan Goloski of Thompson, his parents; Gail and Donald Sarette and Charles Finley, 6 brothers; Jimmy Sarette of N.H., Jason Sarette of Plainfield, Ct., Paul Finley of Danielson,Ct., Josh Finley of Putnam, Noah and Donald Sarette of Plainfield, a sister; Michelle Ballou of Plainfield, Grandmothers; Claire Sarette of Putnam, and Sandra Finley of Plainfield, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Charlie was born in Putnam and worked at Electric Boat in Groton. He enjoyed playing video games, martial arts, and golfing. But most of all he loved spending time with his family.
A Memorial Service for Charlie will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 2PM in the ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster. There will be a Calling Hour from 1PM to 2PM prior to the service.
Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to: the Natalia Sarette Trust, c/o Webster First Federal Credit Union, 1 North Main St., Webster, MA. 01570.
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WEBSTER – Ronald A. Johnson, 78, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 41 years, Karen L. (Schumann) Johnson; a brother, Bruce Johnson of Woodstock, CT; a sister, Sharon Plouffe of South Carolina; 5 nephews and 2 nieces, John Makowski of London, England, Jeff Makowski of North Andover, Amy Battista of Southbridge, Kevin Greene of Sherman, TX, Gary Greene of Thompson, CT, Jeff Johnson of Danielson, CT and Lynn James of Brooklyn, CT; and 3 great-nieces.
He was born in Webster and raised in Woodstock, CT a son of Arthur and Mildred (Kane) Johnson. He moved to Webster when he married in 1972. He graduated from Woodstock Academy.
Mr. Johnson first worked at the American Greeting Card Company in Webster. He then was a machinist at Hyde Manufacturing in Southbridge for many years retiring in 1994. He was a member of the United Church of Christ, Federated. He was a tenor in its choir and also a member of its Bible study. He loved birds, gardening and flowers.
The funeral will be held Monday, November 18, at 11:00 A.M. in the United Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church Street. Burial will be in Center Cemetery in Woodstock, CT. A calling hour will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 18, in the church. Donations in his name may be made to the United Church of Christ, Federated, 4 Church Street, Webster, MA 01570. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street.

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WEBSTER – Frances B. (Saroka) Coporale, 89, of Webster, died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at home with her family at her side. Her husband of 67 years, Vincent J. ”Jimmy” Coporale, died in 2011.
She leaves a son, Ronald J. Coporale and his wife Agnes A. Coporale; a grandson, Chad L. Coporale, all of Webster; and a niece, Linda Peterson of Daytona Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Saroka and by a sister, Stasia Drechsel.
She was born in Webster, daughter of Julius and Helen (Bobrowska) Saroka and lived here all her life. She worked in the housekeeping department of Hubbard Regional Hospital for many years before retiring in 1989.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 20, in the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery. A calling period will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Wednesday in the funeral home. Donations in her name may be made to Central Mass. Hospice, 191 Pakachoag St., Auburn, MA 01501.

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East Douglas
Joanne M. (Martinsen) Gates, 83, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 53 years, Warren A. Gates died in 2007.
She leaves her six children; Robin A. Furno of Douglas, Gail M. Gates of Whitinsville, Star L. Curry and her husband Jack of Sutton, Elisa Benedetti and her husband Andrew of Douglas, Dale W. Gates and his wife Cheryl of Milford, and Scott L. Gates of Douglas, her grandchildren; Christopher, Kelley, Jordan and Marisa Curry, Alayna and Sara Benedetti, Michaela and Emmalee Gates.
Joanne was born August 18, 1930 in Webster, daughter of Otto W. and Florence E. (Weeks) Martinsen and grew up in Webster, graduated from Bartlett High School and U. Mass-Amherst, she was a homemaker and longtime substitute teacher in the Douglas school system.
Joanne was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to music, playing bingo at Foxwoods and vacationing in Maine with her husband and son Scott.
There are no calling hours.
A Memorial Service for Joanne will be Monday, November 25, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the East Douglas United Methodist Church, 333 Main St., East Douglas. Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Webster.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: M.S.P.C.A.,350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA. 02130 or to the East Douglas United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 822, East Douglas, MA. 01516.
THE ROBERT J.MILLER FUNERAL HOME AND LAKE CHAPEL, 366 school St., Webster is assisting Joanne’s family with arrangements.
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WEBSTER – Mildred (Fopeano) Jensen, 88, a resident of Webster and North Fort Myers, FL, died peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2013 in Webster Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Carl J. Jensen who died in 1991 and by her son, Kenneth J. Jensen who died in 2011.
She leaves 4 children, Karen A. Jensen of North Fort Myers, FL, Lorraine J. Boles and her husband Richard J. Boles of East Falmouth and their children Drew J. Boles and Gregory J. Boles, Marianne McLean and her husband John of North Smithfield, RI and their children James McLean and Madeline McLean, and James Jensen and his wife Maureen of Canterbury, CT and their daughter Nevada Jensen and Kenneth’s children, Brian Jensen and Katherine Jensen; 2 nieces, 2 nephews and cousins.
She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Francis and Marion (Healy) Fopeano. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Commercial High School in New York City in 1943. She lived in Franklin Square on Long Island, NY for 30 years before moving to North Fort Myers, FL in 1981. She spent her summers on Webster Lake.
Mrs. Jensen worked part-time as a telephone operator. Her main occupation was being a homemaker.
She was a member of Saint Therese Roman Catholic Church in Fort Myers and also attended Mass at Saint Louis Church here in the summer. She enjoyed golfing, playing cards and dancing.
The funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 30, in Saint John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., Slatersville, RI. There are no calling hours. Donations in her name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org). Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster.

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WEBSTER – Filomena (Puracchio) Kubicki, 86, died Monday, December 2, 2013 in Beaumont Skilled Nursing & Rehab, Westborough, after an illness. Her husband of 43 years, Theodore T. Kubicki, died in 1996.
She leaves a son, Andrew P. Kubicki of Westborough; a brother, James Puracchio and his wife Mary of Southbridge; nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was born and raised in Southbridge, the daughter of Fero and Domenica (DiPietro) Puracchio. She graduated from Mary E. Wells High School in Southbridge in 1945. She moved to Webster after her marriage in 1953.
Mrs. Kubicki was the executive assistance to the wire chief at the telephone company in Southbridge for 10 years. She then devoted her time to being a homemaker. She was a member of Saint Joseph Basilica.
The funeral will be held Saturday, December 7, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, with a Mass at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street. Burial will be in St. Joseph Garden of Peace. A calling period will be from 8:45 to 9:45 AM Saturday in the funeral home. Donations in her name may be made to St. Joseph School Immediate Needs Fund, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570.

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Webster
Roger L. Magnant, 62, of Thompson Rd., passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 at home with his loving family at his side, where he fought a strong brave battle against bladder cancer, he leaves a never ending love in the hearts of all his family and friends.
He leaves his wife of 41 years; Sharon L. (Prunier) Magnant, a daughter; Crystal M. wife of Paul A. Brown of Charlton, a son; Jason E. Magnant and his wife Carrie B. of North Grosvenordale, CT.,his mother Mary Jane (Blanchette) Magnant of Webster, a brother; Clarence E. Magnant, Jr. and his wife Sandra of Webster, 2 grandchildren;Dylan and Kelsy and 3 step grandchildren; Nicholas, Zachary, and Kristen.
Roger was born in Webster and was predeceased by his father Clarence E. Magnant, Sr., He was a 1969 graduate of Bartlett High School, and worked for Federal Express for 17 years before retiring in 2010. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, carpentry and cars. Roger had a gift of being able to be creative with his hands especially helping family and friends. He also enjoyed his trips to the casinos.
Calling Hours for Roger will be Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 5PM to 8 PM at the ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster.
A Time of Prayer will be held at the Funeral Home at 9 AM on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St.
Burial will be at a later date in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to: The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA. 01701.
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WEBSTER – Norma M. (O’Brien) McCarty, 84, of Webster, died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 in Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Leo F. McCarty in 2008, by her sisters Helen M. O’Brien and Shirley E. Masley, and by her brother Thomas R. O’Brien.
She leaves a sister and devoted caregiver, Mary F. O’Brien; a nephew, Donald Masley; 4 nieces, her caregiver Barbara Masley, Sandra Ducharme, Jeanne Stawiecki and Patricia Martel; grandnephews and grandnieces.
She was born in Webster, the daughter of Thomas F. and Margaret T. (Morris) O’Brien and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1947.
Norma worked at Wolverine World Wide, formerly Bates Shoe Company. She was the manager of the payroll department when she retired after giving over 40 years of dedicated service. She was a lifetime member of Saint Louis Church.
The funeral will be held Friday, December 13, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dudley. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 AM Friday in the funeral home. The family requests that donations in her name be made to the St. Louis School Endowment Fund, 15 Lake St., Webster, MA 01570.

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WEBSTER- Thomas W. Gorski, Sr., 90, died peacefully Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in UMass Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his wife of 64 years, Reine A. (Starosta) Gorski; 4 children: Denise C. Gorski of Highland, NY, Atty. Thomas W. Gorski, Jr., and his wife Karen, Donna M. Recko and her husband James, and Martina R. Gorski-Strong and her husband Keith, all of Webster; 8 grandchildren: Thomas W. Gorski, III, Noelle Gorski, Jessica, Jenna, and Jillian Recko, and Alexandra, Taylor, and Kaileigh Strong; 3 great-grandchildren: Tyler, Ethan and Noah, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Attorney Joseph Gorski, Edward Gorski, and John Gorski, as well as a sister, Cecelia Brisbois, and by his step mother, Mary T. (Langer) Gorski.
Tom was born in Dudley and raised in Webster, the youngest child of Joseph F. and Katherine (Napierata) Gorski. He graduated from Saint Joseph Elementary School and Bartlett High School, where he played on the varsity football and baseball teams, and later briefly served as assistant football coach. He was inducted into the Bartlett High School Hall of Fame as a member of the undefeated 1941 baseball team. He was also the quarterback for the semi-pro Colonials football team.
He was a proud World War II United States Marine Corps Veteran, who participated in 4 campaigns in the South Pacific. He completed an impressive 35 combat missions as a dive bomber radio gunner. Upon his discharge on December 26, 1945, he held the rank of Staff Sergeant and received the Presidential Unit Citation.
Mr. Gorski began his working career as a part-time highway commissioner for the town of Webster. He owned and managed Starosta Bros. Inc. Restaurant, better known as “Tommy’s Café”, from 1951-1961. From 1959-1965, he was a full time clerk for the Board of Assessors in Webster. He was elected part time Assessor from 1957-1979. As a licensed Massachusetts real estate broker, he performed real estate appraisals on a part time basis. His employment for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts began in 1965 and included duties as a supervisor in the Bureaus of Property Taxation and Local Assessment. Upon his retirement in 1986, he co-founded GORSKI MUNICIPAL CONSULTING SERVICE, advising cities and towns in the areas of assessing practices and tax collection procedures. He was a guest speaker and lecturer at both Assessors, Collectors and Treasurers Association events, as well as the Assessors School at the University of Massachusetts.
Tom was always willing to contribute to his community. This was evident as he was a member of the following organizations: Webster Advisory and Finance Commission, Webster Industrial Development Commission (Vice Chairman), Webster Bicentennial Committee, Webster Democratic Town Committee (Chairman), Worcester County Assessors Association (Executive Board), Webster-Dudley PAV and a life member of Auburn Webster Lodge of Elks #2118. He also served on the Board of Directors of Hometown Bank for many years.
Tom’s number one love was “his bride” and spending time with their family. Among his many interests were growing his annual gardens and canning his infamous polish dill pickles.
Mr. Gorski was a devoted communicant of Saint Joseph Basilica, where he was a long time member of the Friends of Saint Joseph, and the Sacred Heart Society. He volunteered for the parish’s annual festival for many years, making his delicious stew burgers for the “Kitchen Booth”.
The family would like to thank all the staff of Harrington Hospitals, Hubbard TCU, and UMass Memorial for their loving and compassionate care during his illness.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 16 from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., Webster, with a mass at 10:30 am in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. The Webster- Dudley Veterans Council will perform military honors at the cemetery. Calling hours will be from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 15, in the funeral home. Donations may be made in his memory to the Friends of St. Joseph School Fund, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA 01570.

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WEBSTER –Susan (Kozlowski) LeBlanc, 59, died Sunday, December 15, at her home after a period of declining health.
She leaves her husband of 34 years, Kenneth M. LeBlanc; a daughter, Dr. Kimberly T. LeBlanc of Worcester; twin sons, Keith B. LeBlanc of Northborough and Kenny M. LeBlanc of Oxford; her in-laws, Theodore J. and Ellen M. (Rice) LeBlanc of Oxford; nieces and nephews.
She was born in Webster, the daughter of Bernard F. and Jennie (Konvent) Kozlowski and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1972 and did post-graduate work in cosmetology at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton.
Mrs. LeBlanc was a mail handler at the U. S. Postal Service Center in Shrewsbury for over 25 years. She retired in 2010.
She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
The funeral will be held Thursday December 19, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 Wednesday, December 18, in the funeral home.

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WEBSTER – Edward J. Papski, 97, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at home after a period of declining health.
He leaves a niece, Patricia M. Zmetra and her husband Ronald J. Zmetra of Dudley; a grandnephew, Joseph A. Zmetra and his wife Tami; 2 grandnieces, Lauren P. Fitzgerald and her husband Donald and Francesca P. Zmetra and her husband Gregory Ramirez; a great-grandniece Sydney; and 3 great-grandnephews, Logan, Landon and Brody. He was predeceased by a sister, Josephine A. Nalejwak in 1980 and by his lifelong friend, Florence A. Lucas in June.
He was born in Webster, son of Michael and Agnes (Kleczka) Papski and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Bartlett High School. Mr. Papski was a licensed insurance agent at Nalewajk Insurance Agency for 70 years, retiring in 1999.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a quartermaster 2nd class in the Pacific Theater on a patrol boat. He was a 67-year member of the Webster-Dudley American Legion Post #184 and also a member of the Disabled American Veterans.
He was a life member of the Auburn-Webster Lodge of Elks #2118 in Auburn. He was active in the former Webster Lodge of Elks #1466, serving on the annual golf tournament committee for years. He acted as grand marshal of the yearly Elks Flag Day parade.
A lifetime golfer, he was on the original founding board of directors of the first Dudley golf course, later Nichols golf course and more recently the Webster-Dudley golf course. He sponsored an annual golf tournament to raise funds for junior golfers at this course.
He had a great interest in politics: he was a member of the Webster Republican Committee and also a member of the National Republican Committee for over 30 years. He served as an elected board member of the Webster Registrar of Voters for the better part of 35 years.
He was a lifetime member of Saint Joseph Basilica.
The funeral will be held Friday, December 27, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School St., with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street. Burial will be in St. Joseph Garden of Peace. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will perform the military honors at the cemetery. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, December 26, in the funeral home. Donations in his name may be made to the Edward Papski Junior Golf Tournament, c/o Jim Siekierski, Dudley Hill Golf Club, 80 Airport Road, Dudley, MA 01571.

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WEBSTER – Alina (Cetnarska) Lach, 76, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 in Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard after an illness. Her husband of 47 years, Stanislaw Lach, died in 2005.
She leaves a son, Andrzej A. Lach of Webster; 3 grandchildren, Christopher, Carolyn and Ella Lach; a sister, Marianna Nowak of Webster; nieces and nephews. A sister, Lidia Marczyk, predeceased her.
She was born and raised in Poland, the daughter of Wincenty and Eufemia (Pabian) Cetnarski. She was a high school graduate. She moved to this area in 1984.
Mrs. Lach was a nurse in Poland for 25 years. After moving here, she was a winder at Anglo Fabrics Company for 15 years before retiring in 1999.
She was a member of Saint Andrew Bobola Church in Dudley. She enjoyed her annual vegetable and flower garden.
The funeral will be held Saturday, January 4, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, with a Mass at 11:15 AM in Saint Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main Street, Dudley. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Garden of Peace. Calling hours will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, January 3, in the funeral home.

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