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Friday, April 16, 2010
OBITUARIES
OXFORD — Frederick W. Blackwell, 82,
died Sunday, March 28, at Venice Regional
Medical Center in Venice,
Fla., after a short illness.
He was predeceased by his
first wife, Jean P. (Leonard)
Blackwell, who died in 1991;
and his second wife,
Evangeline A. (McHugh)
Blackwell, who died in 2002.
He is survived by five children,
Sheila J. Gove of
Brimfield, Kenneth H.
Copeland of Rochester,
William M. Blackwell of
Oxford, Donna M. Baxter of
Wareham, and Brenda L.
Bukowski of Palmer; four
step children, Patricia M.
Randall of Arlington,
Catherine E. Gortze of Hyde Park, Sean B.
Randall of Sagamore Beach, and Gregory W.
Freitag of Lakeville; nine grandchildren, 10
great grandchildren, and many nephews and
nieces.
He was predeceased by a sister, Marjorie;
and two brothers, George and Howard.
WEBSTER — Antonio H. Guasp, 74, of 28
Prospect St., died Sunday, April 11, at home
after an illness.
He was predeceased by his wife, Sylvia
Baxter in 1999.
He leaves three sons, Antonio H. Guasp
Jr. of Puerto Rico, Louis Guasp of South
Carolina and Bernard Guasp of
Southbridge; a stepson, Robert Richard; his
companion, Josephine Rumrill; 14 grandchildren
and nine great-grandchildren. He
was predeceased by a son, Leo Mailloux
WEBSTER — Ramon L. Cintron, 58, of 11
Village Way, died Sunday, April 11.
He leaves his mother, Juana Navedo of
and stepfather, Felix Navedo of Webster;
three sons, Ramon Antonio Cintron of
Puerto Rico, George L. Cintron of Puerto
Rico and Benito Cintron of Fitchburg; a
sister, Sonia Zayas of Dudley; a stepbrother,
George Benitez of Webster; two step-sisters,
Josephine Lugo of Worcester and and
Mara Lugo of Puerto Rico; four grandchildren.
He was predeceased by two brothers,
WEBSTER — Theresa C. “Terry” (
Deslauriers) Voutour, 74, of 15 Linwood St.,
passed away Sunday, April 4, unexpectedly
in her home.
She leaves behind her husband of 38
years, Jesse M. Voutour Sr., a son, Jesse S.
Voutour of North Carolina, three daughters,
Louise Chadbourne of Dudley, Dawn
Christy of Rutland, and Judy Rana of
Florida, and five grandchildren.
Theresa was born in Webster and lived
here all her life.
She worked at the former Bates Shoe Co.,
Frederick W. Blackwell, 82
James E. Haynes, 76
Antonio H. Guasp, 74
Ramon L. Cintron, 58
Theresa C. Voutour, 74
He was born in East Bridgewater, the son of
the late George W. and Bessie (Chamberlain)
Blackwell, and lived in East Bridgewater and
Oxford before moving to Port Charlotte, Fla.,
17 years ago.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War
II.
Mr. Blackwell was a superintendent at L.
Farber Co. in Worcester for 17 years, retiring
in 1992. Previously, he worked at Wind
Innersole in Brockton for 26 years. He was a
member and past president of the East
Bridgewater Commercial Club. He enjoyed
traveling, woodworking, gardening, and especially
loved growing roses.
A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m.
Saturday, April 17, at Paradis Funeral Home,
357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at
North Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours will
be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday,
prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, 20 Speen St.,
Framingham, MA 01701.
For more information, visit www.paradisfuneralhome.com.
AUBURN — James E. Haynes, 76, of
Auburn and formerly of Worcester, died
Tuesday, April 6, at Radius
Healthcare Center,
Worcester, surrounded by
his loving family.
He leaves his wife of 57
years, Lucy A. (Johnson)
Haynes; his five children,
James C. Haynes Sr. and his
wife Darlene of Holden,
Michael E. Haynes and his
wife Christine of Spencer, Ann Marie
LeBoeuf and her husband John Sr. of
Worcester, Deborah A. Buniowski of
Worcester and her late husband Edward, and
David F. Haynes and his wife Kimberly of
Dudley; his 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren
and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his four siblings.
Jim was born in Worcester, son of the late
Frederick F. and Bertha A. (Poutre) Haynes.
He attended Commerce High School. Jim
then spent many years working as a shoemaker
for the former H.H. Brown Shoe
Company, Worcester. He then worked as a
machine operator for the Heald Machine
Division of the Cincinnati Milacron
Company, Worcester.
In his retirement, he helped several of his
children in their business, with moral and
physical support. Jim was an avid outdoorsman.
He loved to fish, was often referred to as
“New England’s Fisherman” and published
many articles. He also enjoyed hunting and
playing golf. He was a former member of the
Singletary Rod and Gun Club, Sutton, and
the Auburn Sportsman’s Club. Jim was most
dedicated to his family, serving as the rock
and strength of the family. His words of
encouragement and the endless giving of
himself will be most missed by those he
leaves.
Jim’s family would like to thank all of the
staff at the Radius Healthcare Center,
Worcester, for their dedicated support and
tender care shown to Jim during his recent
illness.
Visiting hours were held Thursday, April 8,
in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91
Central St., Auburn. His funeral was held
Friday, April 9, from the funeral home with a
Funeral Mass celebrated in Saint Joseph’s
Church, 189 Oxford St. N., Auburn. Burial followed
in Saint Anthony’s Cemetery, Webster.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be sent to the Activity Fund, Radius
Healthcare Ctr., Providence Street,
Worcester, MA 01604 or to the Alzheimer’s
Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown,
MA 02742.
For directions or to leave a message of
sympathy for Jim’s family, please visit
www.brittonfuneralhomes.com.
and a stepson, Harold Richard.
He was born in Puerto Rico, son of the
late Telessoro & Roas (Matias) Guasp and
lived in Webster for the past 50 years. He
was a retired mill worker.
A Celebration of Life will be held
Wednesday, April 14, in the Shaw-Majercik
Funeral Home, 48 School St., Webster, with
a prayer service at 7:45 p.m. The family
requests that flowers be omitted and that
donations be made to the American
Diabetes Association.
Hector Armando Rodriguez and Jose L.
Navedo.
He was born in Guynabo, Puerto Rico,
son of the late Antonio Cintron and moved
to Webster in 1966. He was a machine operator
at the American Optical.
A funeral was held Thursday, April 15,
from the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48
School Street, Webster, with a Mass in
Saint Louis Church, Lake Street, Webster.
Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery,
Webster. Calling hours at the funeral home
were Thursday, April 15.
and for many years worked at Webster
Manor.
Calling hours for Theresa were held
Friday, April 9, at the Robert J. Miller
Funeral Home and Lake Chapel, 366 School
St. A memorial service will be at a later
date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to: Webster Manor,
Activities Fund, 745 School St., Webster,
MA 01570.
Online guestbook at www.rjmillerfunerals.net.
DUDLEY — James H. Battista, 86, of 14 Hall
Road died Tuesday, April 6,
in St. Vincent Hospital,
Worcester.
He was the husband of the
late Olga (Borodenco)
Battista, who died in 1995.
He leaves a daughter,
Susan A. and her husband
Robert Wolak of Woodstock;
his brother, Albert Battista of
Southbridge; a sister Viola M.
Galvin Testa of Colchester,
Conn.; a grand daughter, Julie
Wolak of Malden; and his
dear friend, Celia Willett of
Quinebaug, Conn.
He was born in Webster, son
of the late Peter and Angelina
SOUTHBRIDGE — Lino “Tinin”
Gonzalez, 62, a life-long Southbridge resident,
died Tuesday, April 6, at the UMass
Memorial Hospital in Worcester, following
an illness.
He is survived by his children, Evelyn
Rossi of Southbridge, Carlos Gonzalez of
Southbridge, Jose Gonzalez of Dudley,
Timothy Gonzalez of Lawrence, Lino
Gonzalez, Jr. of Bolton and Monique La-
Franchise of Southbridge; a stepson, Scott
Bailey of Southbridge; several grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. He is
also survived by two brothers, Esteban
Gonzalez, Sr. of Southbridge, and Juan
Gonzalez of Springfield.
He was also the brother of the late
Segundo and Guillermo Gonzalez.
He was born in Manati, Puerto Rico, and
was the son of the late Gregorio and
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Mark Piette, 53,
died suddenly Saturday, April 3, at his
home after being stricken ill.
He leaves his wife and best friend of 22
years, Mary (Jakubowski) Piette; his sisterin-law,
Jeanne Thomay, and her husband
Frank of Hingham; a brother-in-law,
Ronald Jakubowski and his wife Mary of
Dudley; several nieces and nephews.
He was born in Webster, the son of the
late Roger and the late Janet (Cournoyer)
Piette. He graduated from Bartlett High
School in 1975 and received his teaching
degree from Worcester State College. He
lived most all his life in Webster before
moving to Chandler last year.
Mark was a teacher at Bartlett High
OXFORD — Rita A. (Latino) Smith, 84, of
Carey Lane, died Tuesday, April 6, in her
home after a long illness.
She is survived by her husband
of 63 years, George A.
Smith of Oxford; two children,
Karen V. Szufat and
her husband Luke of
Worcester, and Stephen A.
Smith and his wife Patricia
of North Oxford; six grandchildren,
Brent, Brandon,
Michael, Kyle, Lauren, and Lucas; a great
grandson, Camren; a great great granddaughter,
Kathryn; and many nephews and
nieces.
She was predeceased by three brothers,
Joseph, Philip, and Charles; and two sisters,
Ann and Phyllis.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of
WEBSTER — Theodore William Govina,
80, a veteran of the Korean War, died in
spiritual fellowship and union with Christ
on Resurrection Sunday, April 4.
A graduate of The School of the
Worcester Art Museum in 1955, Ted pursued
an art career in all fields of commercial
and fine arts.
After hearing the truth of the Gospel of
James H. Battista, 86
Lino Gonzalez, 62
Mark Piette, 53
Rita A. Smith, 84
(Menzone) Battista and lived in Dudley for
the past 55 years prior to that living in
Webster.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He worked at Cranston Print for several years
then working for Carpenters Local 107 in the
construction field. He was a member of the
Webster-Dudley American Legion, DAV, Sons
of Italy and Carpenters Union 107.
The funeral will be held Friday, April 9,
from the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48
School St., Webster, with a Mass Saint Louis
Church, Lake Street, Webster. Burial, with
military honors, was in Calvary Cemetery,
Dudley.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to
Saint Louis Church Endowment Fund, Lake
Street, Webster, MA 01570.
Francisca "Gloria" (Mejia) Gonzalez.
Lino worked at Hyde Tool Manufacturing
for over 28 years.
He was an avid runner, and participated
in marathons and local road races. He also
enjoyed the sport of boxing and drawing
was one of his hobbies.
His funeral was held Friday, April 9, from
the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130
Hamilton St., with a Mass in St. Mary’s
Church, 263 Hamilton St. Burial followed in
St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Calling hours in the funeral home were
held Thursday, April 8.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to St. Mary’s Food Bank, 263
Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.
Please
visit
www.morrillfuneralhome.com.
School and Oxford High School for many
years. He also did substitution teaching at
Shepherd Hill. In addition, he worked as a
wedding and portrait photographer. Since
moving to Arizona, he had taken a great
interest in nature and travel photography.
He also enjoyed the company of his faithful
companion “Penny.”
Memorial services were held Saturday,
April 10, in Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel,
33 Schofield Ave., Dudley. Memorial calling
hours at the funeral home were held April
10.
Please omit flowers donations in marks
memory may be made to Second Chance
Animal Shelter, 111 Young Road, P.O. Box
136, East Brookfield, MA 01515.
the late Domenic and Mary (Genuardi)
Latino, and lived in Worcester before moving
to Oxford 48 years ago.
Mrs. Smith was a seamstress at R.J.
Toomey Co. in Worcester, retiring many
years ago. She was a parishioner of St.
Roch’s Church in Oxford. She enjoyed bowling
and dancing, and especially enjoyed
square dancing. She belonged to the Nite
Owls Square Dancing Group with her husband
many years ago.
Calling hours were held Friday, April 9, at
Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford.
A prayer service was held Friday during the
calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the VNA Care Hospice, 120
Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.
For more information, contact www.paradisfunerlahome.com.
Theodore William Govina, 80
NORTH BROOKFIELD — Paul B. Duszak,
38, died Wednesday, April 7.
He leaves his wife and soul mate of 19
years, Shannon Sisco; a daughter, Ashley; a
son, Joseph; his mother, Carol Zimmerman
of Winter Haven, Fla.; three sisters,
Christine Patchen, Brenda Wood and
Amanda Gilbert; five brothers-in-law, Joel
and Mike Sisco, Harley, Zach and Nick
Patchen; a sister-in-law, Shawna Sisco;
many nieces and nephews.
Paul B. Duszak, 38
salvation in Christ from a little lady in
Sandwich, Ted received Jesus as Lord and
set his affections on things above.
A Ceremony of Military Honors was held
at 2:15 p.m. Friday, April 9, at
Massachusetts National Cemetery in
Bourne.
Ted is survived by his wife and two sons.
Paul was an amazing Dad and loved
spending time with his children. He enjoyed
playing softball, basketball and golf. He was
an avid Red Sox fan. He is loved and will be
sadly missed by all who knew him.
Calling hours were in Pillsbury Funeral
Home, 44 Gilbert St., North Brookfield. A
benefit for Paul’s family will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, May 8 at Chooch’s Food &
Spirit, 29 Gilbert St., North Brookfield.
Sitkowski & Malboeuf
Funeral Home
340 School Street, Webster, MA 01570
(508)943-1515
Serving families like our own
Since 1933
www.sitkowski-malboeuf.com
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