Titusville, FLA./Millbury
Edward A. Cote, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at Parrish Medical Center in Titusville. His wife, Edith F. (Fearing) Cote died in 2001.
He leaves a son, Edward A. Cote of Millbury and a daughter, Sharon A. Roemer and her husband Dale of Dudley, and grandchildren. He worked for many years as a truck driver for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
He was born in Worcester son of Antonio and Marie (O’Malley) Cote and lived in Millbury for many years and retired to Florida.
There are no calling hours. Burial will be at a later date in West Millbury Cemetery.
The Robert J. Miller Funeral Home and Lake Chapel, 366 school St., Webster is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Titusville, FLA./Millbury
Edward A. Cote, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in the Parrish Medical Center in Titusville. His wife of 48 years, Edith J. (Fearing) Cote died in 2001. He leaves a son, Edward A. Cote of Millbury and a daughter, Sharon A. wife of Dale R. Roemer of Dudley, 3 grandsons; Robert Roemer and his wife Michelle, Michael Roemer and his wife Maryanne, and Eric Roemer, 2 great grandchildren; Jake and Emma.
He was born in Worcester son of Antonio and Marie (O’Malley) Cote and lived in Millbury from 1957 -1983 before moving to Titusville with his wife.
He was a WWII Army veteran and served in Belgium and Luxemburg. Ed worked for the Commonwealth of Mass. at the former Grafton State Hospital and later the Irving R. Glavin Regional Center. He was an avid hamm radio operator and had the call letters W1AUZ. Ed enjoyed travelling the country, polkas and his cats.
There are No Calling Hours.
Graveside Services will be Private and at the convenience of the family in West Millbury Cemetery.
The Robert J. Miller Funeral Home and Lake Chapel, 366 School St., Webster is assisting the family with arrangements.
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WEBSTER – Jacqueline D. “Jackie” (Leboeuf) Puliafico, 93, of Webster died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in UMass/Memorial Healthcare, Worcester. Her husband of 63 years, Charles R. Puliafico, died in 2008.
She leaves a son, Mark C. Puliafico and his wife Kathleen of Woodstock, CT; a son-in-law, Edward J. Ruggeri of Dudley; 6 grandchildren, Mark Ruggeri and his wife Leslee and their children Mariangela and Mia of Woodstock, CT, Heidi Ruggeri and her fiancé Brian Umansky and their son Matteo of Webster, Angela Puliafico Biondi and her husband Scott and their son Colin of Tolland, CT, Maura Puliafico Drake and her husband David and their children Nathaniel and Luciana of Manhattan, KS, Lindsay Puliafico Frazier and her husband Casey and son Kellan of Summerville, SC, and Alicia Puliafico and her fiancé Christopher Groccia of Woodstock, CT; 2 brothers-in-law, Salvatore Puliafico of Buffalo, NY and Rocco Locontore, Sr. of Chatham; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a granddaughter, Rebecca D. Ruggeri in 1979, by her brother Attorney Leonard Leboeuf in 1985 and by her daughter Denyse E. Ruggeri in 2011.
She was born in Webster, the daughter of Eugene and Ida Mai (Vachon) Leboeuf and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Saint Anne’s Elementary School in 1934, Bartlett High School in 1938 and earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from Lowell Teachers’ College in 1942. She also completed courses at the Fred Waring Summer School in Shawnee, Delaware. She worked at the family ice cream business Nectar Products on School Street in her high school and college years.
Mrs. Puliafico first taught in the Narragansett School System. She then became the music teacher and supervisor from grades K through 12 in Webster, and later taught music at Bartlett High School for many years, retiring in 1973. She directed the Bartlett High School Choir. Known affectionately by her students as “Mrs. P.,” the choir performed at the Annual Boston Common Christmas Show with organist John Keilly, on WBZ Channel 4 Sunday Show “Odyssey” with Jack Borden, at the New York World’s Fair in both 1963 and 1964, at the Montreal Expo in 1967 and at Disneyworld in 1973. After she “retired,” she returned on a volunteer basis to Bartlett from 1981 to 1984. She was recognized by Bartlett when the auditorium at the high school was named in her honor in 1989.
She directed the Bartlett Alumni Choir in Rome to sing for Pope John Paul II in 1999. She also promoted fund raisers in memory of former alumni choir member and Bartlett High School assistant principal Robert Daigle, and she produced an evening of song to raise funds to buy new curtains for the stage in the Webster Town Hall. She also volunteered at Saint Anne’s Elementary School to put on a show involving all grades and also did volunteer work for Saint Joseph’s Elementary School. She led choirs in singing at Christmas and on special occasions in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and Saint Joseph Basilica. She most enjoyed accompanying the choirs in the Woodstock schools under the direction of her granddaughter Lindsay. An accomplished pianist, she composed a song called “The Twelve Days After Christmas” which is still played during the holidays today. She also directed a group callled the “Jacqueliers” which performed in local concerts. She also enjoyed mentioning that she accompanied Celine Dionne, a Florida neighbor, and did the same for Perry Como and Vic Damone.
She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and its Ladies of Saint Anne. She and her husband donated the funds for Puliafico Hall in the parish center. She was a member of the former Hubbard Regional Hospital Guild. Along with her husband Charlie, she established scholarships to benefit students of athletics, nursing, music, chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Lowell. In 2002, they received the Distinguished Alumni Award.
She became a grandmother in 1971. Since then, she spent countless hours of enjoyment attending sporting events, playing at concerts, hosting holiday gatherings and entertaining her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to acknowledge with deep appreciation “Mrs. P’s” extended family and friends, the members of the Bartlett Alumni Choir and many other former students for their hard work and willingness to come to rehearsals and perform shows in their adult years, as well as their support and love for her.
The funeral will be held Saturday, August 17, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, August 16, in the funeral home. The family suggests donations in her name be made to either Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main St., or Saint Anne Elementary School Memorial Fund, 12 Day St., PO Box 818, both in Webster, MA 01570.

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WEBSTER – Nellie Ziemba, 96, died Friday, August 23, 2013 in Lanessa Extended Care after a period of declining health.
She leaves 2 nephews, Richard Ziemba of Webster and Michael Ziemba of Woodbine, Iowa.
She was born in Chicopee, the daughter of Anthony and Anna (Jasinski) Ziemba and lived here most of her life.
She was a doffer at local woolen mills, retiring from Anglo Fabrics Company while in her seventies. She was a member of Saint Joseph Basilica.
A graveside service will be held privately at St. Joseph Garden of Peace, Webster. There are no calling hours. Donations in her name may be made to Saint Joseph Basilica, 53 Whitcomb Street, Webster, MA 01570. Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, is directing the arrangements.

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Webster
Ernest A. Tetreault, Sr.,74, of Fifth Ave., passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at home with his family at his side. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Patricia M. (Corey) Tetreault, 5 children; Ernest A. Tetreault, Jr. and his life partner Eric D. Webster of Bennington, Vermont, Susan M. Burbury and her husband John E. of Douglas, Theresa Arsenault and her husband Christopher F. of Douglas, Debra M. Rivera of Southbridge, and Carolyn L. Hodge and her husband Jasen of Orange, a sister, Theresa Cronin of Framingham, 13 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. Ernest was born in Worcester March 15, 1939 son of Levi and Beatrice (Gosselin) Tetreault and lived in Webster for many years. He and his wife Pat were married June 29, 1963. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and also served in the Air Force Reserve until 1985.
Ernest worked for many years in electronics for Walter Communications and then worked at Commerce Mapfre Insurance Co. when he retired. He was a member of American Legion Post 184, loved to travel to Canada and enjoyed going to Point Judith. Ernest also enjoyed fishing and doing crossword puzzles and was an expert with flight simulators.
A FUNERAL SERVICE will be Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 10 AM in the ROBERT J.MILLER FUNERAL HOME & LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster, burial with Military Honors provided by the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
CALLING HOURS will be Friday, August 30, 2013 from 6PM to 8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: American Legion Post 184, Houghton St., Webster, MA. 01570.
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WEBSTER – Robert A. Rainha, 73, died Thursday, August 29, 2013 in UMass/Memorial Healthcare, Worcester. His wife, Judith A. (Denham) Rainha, died in 1994.
He leaves 5 children, Tammy L. Michael, Robert P. Rainha, Sharon L. Rochette and her husband Richard, and Barbara A. Perreault and her husband Andy, all of Webster, and Arthur J. Mansfield and his wife Tracey of Putnam, CT; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; a brother, Philip Rainha of Colchester, CT; a sister, Donna Vizzo of Northborough; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his daughter Theresa Tryba in 2011.
He was born in Worcester, the oldest child of Carlo and Alice (Caponi) Rainha. He grew up in Marlborough, lived in Worcester and moved to Webster over 50 years ago.
He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam era, serving on the USS Forrestal, an aircraft carrier.
Mr. Rainha repaired and restored cars, did construction projects and worked at Omnitech Corp. in Dudley, rertiring in 2005.
He was a ham radio operator using the CB call sign “Winchester.” He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 11, in Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster. The Webster-Dudley Veterans Council will perform the military honors. There are no calling hours. Donations in his name may be made to the Webster-Dudley Veterans Council, Veterans Way, Webster, MA 01570. Arrangements are under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, Webster.

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WEBSTER – Joshua M. “Crow” Meagher, 28, died Friday, August 30, 2013 in Harrington Healthcare at Hubbard after a long illness.
He leaves his parents, Charles F. “Fran” and Katherine G. “Kathy” (Konkel) Meagher; a brother, Andrew L. Palmerino; a sister, Christine L. Loper and her husband Michael, all of Webster; his maternal grandparents, William and Grace (Giovinazzi) Konkel of Charlton; 2 nephews, Dominic and Hunter Palmerino; aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was born in Southbridge and lived in Webster all his life. He graduated from St. Louis Elementary School here and then from Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton.
He first worked as a carpenter’s aide for Tri-State Contractors. He then was employed by Price Chopper. He was a platform worker for UPS in Shrewsbury until 2008, when he retired because of illness.
He was a member of Saint Louis Church. He enjoyed fishing and snowboarding, 4-wheelers, and baseball, football and basketball.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, September 4, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Dudley. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 3, in the funeral home. Donations in his name may be made to Hole In The Wall Gang Fund, 555 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511.

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Webster
Dorothy C. (O’Konski) Bazinet, 82, of Rawson Rd., passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in her home. Her husband of 50 years, Wilfred P. Bazinet, Jr., died in 2002. She leaves behind 3 children: David S. Bazinet of Vero Beach, FLA., James W. Bazinet of Webster, and Doreen C. wife of Ron Girard of Northbridge, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was also predeceased by a brother, Larry O’Konski.
Dorothy was born in Dudley on September 20, 1930 daughter of Stanley and Cecelia (Bukowska) O’Konski and lived in Webster most of her life.
She worked with her husband for many years and prior to that worked at the former American Optical Co., and United Lens Co.
At her request there are no calling hours and a Private Graveside service will be held at a later date in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The ROBERT J.MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St. is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Dudley/Worcester
Richard N. “Dick” King, 72 of Barry Rd., Worcester, formerly of Dudley, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Vibral Hospital, Western MA. Central in Leicester. He leaves behind his wife of almost 48 years; Rita L. (Paris) King, 2 daughters; Ronda L. Degnan and her husband Paul of Palm Bay, FL., and Brenda M. Cacciapouti and her husband William A. of Thompson Hill, CT., 4 grand-daughters; Brandi Degnan, Morgan and Hailey Cacciapouti and Sabrina Degnan. Dick was born in Needham, son of Robert N. and Audrey F. (Grimm) King and lived in Dudley for many years, before moving to Worcester with his wife over 2 years ago. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era and worked as an electronics engineer for 14 years for Thermo Electron in Auburn and retired 10 years ago. Dick liked to invent different things and was constantly learning as a jack of all trades, he liked the challenge and in his spare time taught computer classes at The Willows.
At Dick’s request there will be No Funeral Services or Calling Hours.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to; The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio St., Suite 304, Chicago, Illinois, 60611-3201.
The ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster is assisting Dick’s family in Honoring his memory.
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Webster
Joan P. (Smith) Krom, 78 of Slater Estates, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Webster Manor. She leaves her children; Vallarie E. Leslie of Sutton, Lori A. Terenzi and her husband Andy of Inverness, FL., and John A. Krom and his wife Julie of Yucaipa, CA., 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, and a sister, Beverly Jones of Cummings, GA. Joan was predeceased by a daughter Chrissie Celso, a brother Milton Smith and his wife June. She was born in Schenectady, N.Y. December 10, 1934 daughter of Chester and Ellen (Bolduc) Smith and has lived in Webster over 10 years. Joan was very active at Slater Estates community, helped with ice cream socials and bingo as well as organizing other activities there with her dear friend Claire Menard. She worked as a bookkeeper for the Town of Milford and later CASA Shelter in Myrtle Beach. Joan was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting, crossword and jigsaw puzzles, but most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There are No Calling hours. A joyful Celebration of Joan’s Life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts, Inc., 43 Old Colony Ave., Quincy, MA. 02170-2606.
Joan’s Final Wishes are under the care of the ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St.,
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WEBSTER – Sean E. Davis, 31, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at home after being stricken ill.
He leaves his mother, Virginia D. (Pavoni) and her husband Gary S. McKinstry of Dudley; his father, Robert E. and his wife Tracey A. Davis of Leicester; 3 brothers, Matthew R. Davis and Scott L. McKinstry both of Dudley and Matthew P. Sloan of Marlborough; 2 sisters, Jessica J. Davis of Dudley and Heather A. Heersink of Charlton; his grandmother, Violet “Cookie” Davis of Millbury; and his beloved dog Truman.
He was born in Worcester and lived most of his life in Webster. He graduated from Millbury Memorial High School in 2000.
He worked as a retail associate for several years.
He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. He enjoyed playing sports and disc golf. He loved to play chess and listen to classic rock. His greatest joy came from the time he spent with his family, friends and “His Dog Truman”.
The funeral will be held Monday, September 9, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, September 8, in the funeral home. The family requests donations in his name be made to Dog Orphans Humane Society, 90 Webster St., Douglas, MA 01516 .

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WEBSTER – Constance J. “Connie” (Rheaume) Chauvin, 84, formerly of Hillside Ave., died Monday, September 9, 2013 in Lanessa Extended Care Facility after an illness. Her husband of 60 years, George A. Chauvin, Jr. died in 2008.
She leaves five daughters, Paula M. Chauvin of Cocoa, FL, Donna M. McDonald of Webster, Susan A. Desaulnier and her husband Richard of Dudley, Ann C. Bonnette and her boyfriend Ted Sharpe of Harrisburg, PA, and Jeanne L. Katrenak and her husband Joe of Dudley; a son, Thomas J. Chauvin and his girlfriend Faith McClure of Somerville; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Barrrett, Leslie Hamm, David Desaulnier, Carolyn Cole, Jeanie Desaulnier, James Bonnette, and Kelly McDonald; four great-grandchildren, Rory and Fiona Barrett, Ryan Hamm II and Chloe Cole; a daughter-in-law, Sara Chauvin of Southbridge; a brother-in-law, Lionel “Smitty” Nadeau of Webster; a former son-in-law, Jim Bonnette; nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a son, Richard G. Chauvin, in 2002, by her sister, Jacqueline Nadeau in 2006 and by her son-in-law, Peter D. Moynihan in 1979.
She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Armand & Yvonne (Bernier) Rheaume and moved to Webster in 1935. She graduated from Bartlett High School in 1947.
Mrs. Chauvin was the secretary for 40 years at her husband’s business Chauvin Painting Contractors, Inc. and at the retail business Chauvin Paint & Wallpaper.
She was a member and daily communicant of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. She was an adorer and coordinator of adorers at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. She volunteered at Saint Anne’s School, she belonged to the Ladies of Saint Anne, the Hubbard Regional Hospital Guild and was a coordinator of volunteers for the HRH Gift Shop.
Mrs. Chauvin was loved by everyone who knew her and accepted everyone unconditionally. She always thought of other people before herself.
The funeral will be held Thursday, September 12, from Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 11, in the funeral home. Memorial donations in her name may be made to Saint Anne’s Elementary School Safety Fund, 12 Day Street, PO Box 818, Webster, MA 01570-0818.

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WEBSTER – Rose M. (Mihaliak) Pavuk, 90, formerly of Lincoln Street, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013 in Millbury Health Care Center. Her husband of 55 years, Andrew G. “Andy” Pavuk, died in 2008.
She leaves a daughter, Rosemary A. Dodge and her husband William Dodge of Bradenton, FL; 5 sisters, Mary Wojtowicz of Middletown, CT, Ann Favreau of Auburn, MA, Margaret Harrison of Willington, CT, Veronica Tremko of Stafford Springs, CT, and Mildred Wajdula of Springfield, MA; 2 brothers, Andrew and John Mihaliak, both of Willington, CT; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Joseph and William Mihaliak and by a sister, Helen Bushey.
She was born in Westport, PA, a daughter of Andrew and Mary (Malinak) Mihaliak. She lived in Hartford, CT before moving to Webster in 1952.
Mrs. Pavuk worked in the claims department at Aetna Insurance in Hartford before she married. She was a member of Saint Louis Church. She enjoyed reading and cooking.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, September 17, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street,Webster with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Louis Church, 14 Lake Street. Burial will be in Saint Anthony’s Cemetery. A calling period will be from 8:30 to 9:30 AM Tuesday, September 17, in the funeral home.

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WEBSTER – Barbara M. (Deary) Morse, 91, died Friday, September 13, 2013 in St. Mary Health Care Center, Worcester. Her husband, Joseph M. Morse, died in 1990.
She leaves 2 daughters, Dorothy B. Morse of Webster and Marianne M. Callahan of Arlington, VA; a brother, William J. Deary of Worcester; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Francis J. Deary, Jr., Bernard C. Deary, Joseph H. Deary, Edward T. Deary and Gerald P. Deary.
She was born in Webster, the daughter of Francis J. Deary, Sr. and Anna V. (Kangley) Deary and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Saint Louis High School in 1939 and Saint Vincent Hospital of Nursing in 1942.
Mrs. Morse was a registered nurse at Hubbard Regional Hospital for many years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of Saint Louis Church. She enjoyed knitting, needlepoint, bird watching and reading.
The funeral will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, September 17, in St. Louis Church, 14 Lake Street (please meet at the church). Burial will be in New Boston Cemetery, Fabyan, CT. Donations in her name may be made to the Salvation Army, 640 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service,38 East Main Street.

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Esther P. ( Porter) Maker- Sterling of Charlton, formerly of Stoughton and Webster, MA on Friday July 13, 2013. Age 84 years. Beloved wife of the late John C. Maker and Earl Sterling.

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Dudley
Doris M. (Mullaney) Doyle, 85, passed away peacefully, in her residence, surrounded by her family on Friday, September 13, 2013. She leaves her husband of 62 years, William J. Doyle, a son Keith J. Doyle and his wife Cindy of Webster, a daughter, Kathleen A. Woods and her husband Gary of Webster, 3 grandchildren; Travis, Ryan and Chelsea, a brother; John Mullaney of TN., 4 sisters; Eileen Greene, Jane Marcure and Sue Mullaney all of Attleboro and Rita Willis of ME.
She was predeceased by 5 brothers and 3 sisters.
Doris was born in Attleboro a daughter of Thomas and Evelyn (Dusobold) Mullaney and lived in Oxford for 25 years before residing in Dudley the past 30 years. She and Bill also wintered in Florida.
Doris was past president of the Holy Rosary sodality of St. Roch’s Church in Oxford, enjoyed knitting stamp art and playing bingo and bridge. She was also known for her quick Irish wit, she deeply loved her children and grandchildren. The family would also give a Special Thank You to Central Mass. Hospice for their care and compassion for Doris and her family.
There are no calling hours.
A Funeral Mass for Doris will be Friday, September 20, 2013 at 10 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 24 Dudley Hill Rd., Dudley (Please Meet at the Church),. Burial will follow at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Webster.
In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Anthony of Padua Church for ‘ The Faith Walk for Hunger’ ,P.O. Box 277 Dudley, MA. 01571.
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WEBSTER – Nora B. Coyle died on September 16, 2013 after a short illness.
She leaves a niece, Diane Zalewski; 2 nephews, John T. Coyle, Jr. and Patrick Coyle; and a sister-in-law, Sally Coyle. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Michael J. and Bridget E. (McTiernan) Coyle.
Funeral services and burial were private. Donations in her name may be made to St. Joseph Gymnasium Fund, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA 01570. Arrangements were under the direction of Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street.

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WEBSTER – Raymond A. Starzec, 87, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester surrounded by his family. His wife of 57 years, Anne M. (Polubinskas) Starzec, died in 2005.
Raymond leaves two daughters, Sally, wife of James Patterson III of Webster and Veronica, wife of Peter Jacobs of Dudley; five grandchildren, James Patterson IV and his wife Becky, Raymond Patterson and his wife Lori, Joseph Patterson and his fiancee Jamie Piette, Anne-Marie Androlewicz and Allison Androlewicz; five great-grandchildren, Alycia, James V, Joshua, Bryce and Jocelyn Patterson; a brother, Chester Starzec and his wife Irene of Webster; two sisters, Frances Lavallee and her husband Robert, and Emily Jajko, all of Webster; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers William and Edward “Rudy” Starzec.
He was born in Webster, son of the late Alexander A. and Veronica (Motrucinski) Starzec, and was a lifelong resident. He was the president of his 10th grade class at Bartlett High School. In 2003, the school honored local veterans by awarding a high school diploma to those who served in World War II.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a medic aboard the USS Olmstead.
Mr. Starzec worked in the family business, Webster Bottling Company Lakeview Beverages, before he joined the Navy and after he returned home, until the company closed. He then taught woodwind instruments at both Bartlett High School for about 15 years and then in the Southboro School System. He also gave private lessons throughout his life, retiring in his mid-seventies.
An accomplished musician, he played the saxophone, clarinet and flute in many bands. Jazz was his music of choice, and he had fond memories of conducting the BHS jazz band. He also played in the orchestra for countless Broadway plays throughout the area. He was inducted in the Worcester Musicians Hall of Fame in 1986.
He was a lifelong member of Saint Joseph Basilica.
The family would like to thank the Webster VNA for all their compassionate care for Ray in his later years.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, September 25, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, with a Mass at 11:00 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. A calling period will be held from 8:45 to 10:15 AM Wednesday in the funeral home, prior to the Mass. Donations in his name may be made to St. Joseph Basilica Gymnasium Fund, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA 01570.

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WEBSTER – Raymond A. Starzec, 87, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester surrounded by his family. His wife of 57 years, Anne M. (Polubinskas) Starzec, died in 2005.
Raymond leaves two daughters, Sally, wife of James Patterson III of Webster and Veronica, wife of Peter Jacobs of Dudley; five grandchildren, James Patterson IV and his wife Becky, Raymond Patterson and his wife Lori, Joseph Patterson and his fiancee Jamie Piette, Anne-Marie Androlewicz and Allison Androlewicz; five great-grandchildren, Alycia, James V, Joshua, Bryce and Jocelyn Patterson; a brother, Chester Starzec and his wife Irene of Webster; two sisters, Frances Lavallee and her husband Robert, and Emily Jajko, all of Webster; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers William and Edward “Rudy” Starzec.
He was born in Webster, son of the late Alexander A. and Veronica (Motrucinski) Starzec, and was a lifelong resident. He was the president of his 10th grade class at Bartlett High School. In 2003, the school honored local veterans by awarding a high school diploma to those who served in World War II.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a medic aboard the USS Olmstead.
Mr. Starzec worked in the family business, Webster Bottling Company Lakeview Beverages, before he joined the Navy and after he returned home, until the company closed. He then taught woodwind instruments at both Bartlett High School for about 15 years and then in the Southboro School System. He also gave private lessons throughout his life, retiring in his mid-seventies.
An accomplished musician, he played the saxophone, clarinet and flute in many bands. Jazz was his music of choice, and he had fond memories of conducting the BHS jazz band. He also played in the orchestra for countless Broadway plays throughout the area. He was inducted in the Worcester Musicians Hall of Fame in 1986.
He was a lifelong member of Saint Joseph Basilica.
The family would like to thank the Webster VNA for all their compassionate care for Ray in his later years.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, September 25, from the Sitkowski & Malboeuf Funeral Home, 340 School Street, with a Mass at 11:00 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. A calling period will be held from 8:45 to 10:15 AM Wednesday in the funeral home, prior to the Mass. Donations in his name may be made to St. Joseph Basilica Gymnasium Fund, 53 Whitcomb St., Webster, MA 01570.

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WEBSTER – Barbara A. (Warner) Gevry, 74, died Tuesday, September 23, 2013 in UMass Medical Center, Worcester. Her husband of 50 years, William J. Gevry, Sr., died in 2009.
She leaves 6 children, William J. & his wife Joanne Gevry of Oxford, James M. & Marlene Gevry of Putnam, CT, Timothy P. & his wife Luann Gevry, Deborah M. Gevry, Rodney A. Gevry and Kenneth W. & his wife Tammy Gevry all of Webster; 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Norman Gevry in 1974.
She was born in Chelsea the daughter of Frank and Mary (Lindsay) Shimkus.
Mrs. Gevry worked as a machine operator at Sandlerette and was later employed at both Anglo Fabrics and Webster Manor. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, painting and crocheting.
The funeral will be held Friday, September 27, with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 16 East Main Street (please meet at the church). Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday, September 26, in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Donations in her name may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd #400, Waltham, MA, 02451.

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