october specials - Southbridge Evening News

2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, October 1, 2010
TRIPS OFFERED
Send your club’s information to the
Spencer New Leader, TRIPS
OFFERED, 25 Elm St., Southbridge,
MA 01550, or e-mail ddore@stonebridgepress.com.
The Trips Offered
section will run as space permits.
Beverly & Friends
Beverly & Friends present a 16-day
trip to Daytona Beach, Fla., from Feb.
19 to March 6, 2011.
It’s Showtime at Daytona Beach
once again. This winter will be the
28th annual bash. Enjoy five continental
breakfasts (one on Air Tour), a
Welcome Dinner on arrival in
Daytona, two dinner shows, a dinner
with live entertainment and dancing,
social night with entertainment,
dancing and refreshments,
daily
transportation to local shopping and
golf courses, the Daytona Flea
Market, the Daytona Dog Track, an
exclusive evening dine-around program,
nightly bingo and many daily
activities, full fitness center and full
concierge services.
For more information, call Beverly
Valinki at (508) 885-5149.
Joan Bedard’s Trips
EAST BROOKFIELD — Joan
Bedard, the Lashaway Travelers and
the Lashaway Senior Citizens are
sponsoring the following trips in 2010:
• Nov. 14: Foxwoods and
Cornerstone Theater. Buffet at the
casino with $15 Keno. “Cratchits
Christmas” at Mystic Village with the
Cornerstone Players. Cost is $56 per
person.
• Dec. 2: Boston Symphony
Rehearsal. Enjoy an inside glimpse of
the BSO at work in the final rehearsal
before the Christmas season performance.
It embraces a wealth of beloved
masterworks, performed by worldfamous
musicians and vocalists.
Rehearsal includes an informative,
pre-rehearsal talk and notes on the
program.
Lunch is included at
Venezia’s Waterfront Restaurant.
Then an afternoon visit to Prudential
Center to enjoy shopping and the
glitzy décor of the season. Reserve
now for this very special opportunity.
Cost is $83 per person. Deadline to
sign up is Oct. 10.
Bedard is also taking reservations
for an eight-day trip May 28 to June 4
to the Northern National Parks (cost
is $1,999 per person) or a 12-day trip
with more parks and a faster pace
(cost is $3,399).
Please make checks payable to Joan
Bedard and mail to Joan Bedard, 156
North Brookfield Road, East
Brookfield, MA 01515.
For more information, call Joan at
(508) 867-2821.
Joan Sagendorph’s
Trips
EAST BROOKFIELD — Joan
Sagendorph, the Lashaway Travelers
and the Lashaway Senior Citizens are
sponsoring a trip Oct. 5-8, Sights and
Sounds of Pennsylvania Amishlands.
The trip includes three breakfasts,
three dinners (including the Dutch
Apple Buffet dinner show) and three
nights’ lodging. It also includes shopping
and sightseeing. The highlight is
the presentation of “Joseph” at the
spectacular Millennium Theatre.
Reservations will be accepted until
the end of August. Cost is $449 per person,
a special anniversary rate.
Please make checks payable to Joan
Sagendorph and send to 121 Daniels
Drive, East Brookfield, MA 01515.
For more information, call Joan at
(508) 885-5103.
Betty “B’s” Trips
NORTH BROOKFIELD — Betty
“B” is offering the following trips:
• Monday, Oct. 18: Ride the Turkey
Train aboard the Winnipesaukee
Scenic Railroad.
Turkey dinner
served onboard from Hart’s Turkey
Farm. Enjoy the foliage as you ride
the rails! Cost is $63. Reservations and
final payment are due by Oct. 8.
• Saturday, Nov. 13: Kittery Outlets
in Maine, with lunch at the
Weathervane Restaurant. Cost is $50.
Call soon to reserve.
• Friday, Dec. 10: Wright’s Chicken
Farm for lunch and a stop at the
Christmas Tree Shops in Shrewsbury
on the way home. Bus leaves North
Brookfield at 10 a.m. Cost is $42.
For more information, call Betty at
(508) 867-9109.
Bernard Dube trips
Several group trips are now being
planned:
• Jan. 27 to Feb. 14, 2011: Argentina
and Antarctica. Buenos Aires, luxury
cruise on Celebrity, several interesting
ports of call: Montevideo,
Falkland Islands, Puerto Madryn,
Ushuaia, Chilean fjords, outstanding
views of the Andes and of the glaciers
of Antarctica and more.
• April 8-23, 2011: Grand tour of
Italy.
• June 21 to July 3, 2011: Alaska
(land and cruise).
• Sept. 1-15, 2011: Best of Ireland and
Scotland.
For more information, call Bernard
Dube at (508) 885-3098.
Adventure Tours
WARREN — Adventure Tours of
Warren is offering the following tours
and presentations:
• Oct. 9: Oktoberfest. A day at
Hunter Mountain in the North
Catskills. Enjoy Bavarian music, rock
band, dancing, German-American
food and Spaten Munich beer, along
with an optional ski-lift ride. Cost is
$55 per person.
• Oct. 13-25: France Magnifique.
Paris, Seine River Cruise, Parisian
Cabaret, Normandy, French Riviera,
Omaha Beach, Amboise, Winery
Tour, TGV Train, Avignon, Aix-en-
Provence, Nice, Monaco, hotel, air,
taxes and 16 meals. Passport is
required. Cost is $3,999 per person.
• Nov. 13-14: Freeport Overnight.
Shop, play, dine and stay. Includes
deluxe motor coach transportation,
one night at Comfort Suites, $20 shopping
certificate, $20 dinner certificate,
breakfast and taxes. Join us for a holiday
shopping spree. Cost is $179 per
person.
• Dec. 9-17: Christmas on the
Danube River Cruise. Christmas
Market Tour aboard the luxurious
M/S Amadeus, Vienna, Passau,
Regensburg, Melk Abbey,
Nuremburg, Wurzburg, air, taxes and
19 meals. Cabin upgrades available.
Passport is required. Cost is $2,649 per
person.
• Jan. 29-31: New York Weekend.
Two nights at the Art Deco Belvedere
Hotel, shopping excursion, visit to
Museum Mile, plenty of time for
shopping, theater, dining, and more.
Cost is $359 per person.
• March 8-24, 2011: Thailand —
Ancient Capitals and Countryside.
Bangkok, Reclining Buddha
Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai,
Laos, Hall of Opium, Chiang Mai,
Elephant Camp, Night Market, air,
taxes and 27 meals. Passport is
required. Cost is $3,449 per person.
• April 29 to May 13, 2011: Exploring
Britain and Ireland. London,
Stonehenge, Bath, Cardiff, Waterford,
Blarney Castle, Killarney, Ring of
Kerry, Dublin, Wales, Edinburgh,
York, Stratford-Upon-Avon, air, taxes,
15 days and 22 meals. Cost is $3,699 per
person.
• June 9-12, 2011: Niagara Falls.
Three nights at the outstanding Falls
View Crown Plaza, dinner in the
hotel’s Rainbow Dining Room, Maid
of the Mist cruise, Table Rock, Floral
Clock, Niagara on the Lake, and more.
Explore the Canadian Horseshoe
Falls, the Whirlpool, and Niagara
River. Passport is required. Price to be
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OBITUARIES
ASHBURNHAM/HOLD-
EN — Debra A. (Desroches)
Holmes, 54, of Hastings
Road, Ashburnham, died
peacefully at home surrounded
by her loving family
on Friday, Sept. 24 after an
eight-year courageous battle
with breast cancer.
She leaves her husband of 25 years, Leslie
G. Holmes Sr.; two daughters, Cassandra M.
Holmes of Ashburnham and Melissa J.
Tracey of Penacook, N.H.; a son, Leslie G.
Holmes Jr. of East Brookfield; her mother,
Marcia (LaPrade) Desroches of Holden; a sister,
Darlene Belisle of Holden; five brothers,
Douglas Desroches of Shrewsbury, Donald
Desroches of Duxbury, David and Daniel
Desroches, both of Holden, and Dennis
Desroches of Granby; five grandchildren;
many nephews and nieces.
She was born Nov. 9, 1955 and raised in
CHARLTON — Bruce H.
“White Bear” Lamprey, 87, of
Stafford Street, passed away
peacefully Monday, Sept. 20
at The Meadows
Rehabilitation and Nursing
Center in Leicester, where he
was a resident since 2007.
His loving wife, Johanna F.
“Annie” (Andriessen) Lamprey, passed away
in 1985.
Bruce leaves behind four daughters, Mary,
wife of Cal Rupert, Gerri Granville and
Annette, wife of Dan Crowley, all of Charlton,
and Tina Lamprey of Spencer; one brother,
Robert Lamprey, and his wife, Doris; six
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren,
nieces, nephews, and many close and longtime
friends.
He was born in Worcester, son of George
and Maud (Wakeman) Lamprey, and lived
here all his life.
He proudly served in the Army in World
War II in the European Theater under Gen.
George S. Patton.
Bruce worked at Norton Co. in Worcester
for many years until he retired in 1984.
He was a member of American Legion Post
391.
Bruce received the Charlton “Citizen of the
Year” award and even wrote the current
wording for the reward for future recipients.
EAST BROOKFIELD/SPENCER —
Dorothy P. (Shepperson) Cycz-Laventure, 86,
of Bay Path Road, East Brookfield, died
Thursday, Sept. 23 at the Jewish Healthcare
Center in Worcester.
She was the wife of Kenneth E. Laventure,
who died in 1994.
She leaves a son, Peter Cycz, and his wife,
Annette, of Spencer; a daughter, Suzanne
Fritze, and her husband, Ronald, of Spencer;
a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Laventure of
Spencer; nine grandchildren, Kregg and
Theresa Fritze, Brett and Kim Fritze, Keith
and Michelle Fritze, Deborah and Michael
Lussier, Cheryl and Norman Reid, Scott Cycz,
Jeffrey and Michele Laventure, Kenneth and
Stephanie Laventure and Jason Laventure; 18
great-grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews.
She was predeceased by her first husband,
Frank Cycz, and a daughter, Maryann Cycz,
Debra A. Holmes, 54
Bruce H. Lamprey, 87
Holden, the daughter of the late Herbert
Desroches, and lived 22 years in
Ashburnham.
Debra graduated from Wachusett Regional
High School in 1973 and worked as an engineering
administrator for Process Cooling
Systems in Leominster. She enjoyed gardening,
kayaking, vacationing at Old Orchard
Beach, and many other outdoor activities.
Debra will be deeply missed by her family
and many friends.
Calling hours were at the Miles Funeral
Home, 1158 Main St. (Route 122A), Holden. A
private graveside service will be held at 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 1 at Worcester County Memorial
Park, 217 Richards Ave. (Route 56), Paxton.
Debra’s family suggests that donations in
her name be made to the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309,
Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
www.milesfuneralhome.com
Because of his white hair and beard and
sparkling blue eyes, he played Santa Claus at
Christmas parties for many years.
Bruce and Annie sponsored 68 foster children.
He also had the distinction of being an honorary
male member of the Helping Hand
Society.
He loved working on outdoor projects. No
job was too large to tackle and he would not
rest until it was completed. Bruce also loved
animals of all kinds.
He was an avid history buff with special
interest in the Town of Charlton history and
politics and Native American history.
He worked tirelessly to preserve and protect
many historical buildings and artifacts
in Charlton and Worcester County.
Bruce possessed a quick wit and a compassionate
heart to all he met.
He will be dearly missed by his family,
friends and acquaintances.
Bruce’s funeral was Thursday, Sept. 23 in
the Robert J. Miller-Charlton Funeral Home,
175 Old Worcester Road. Burial with full military
honors was in Northside Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the Charlton Veterans Administration or the
Charlton Historical Society, both at 37 Main
St., Charlton, MA 01507.
For an online guestbook, visit
RJMillerfunerals.net.
Dorothy P. Cycz-Laventure, 86
both in 1946, and a son, William Laventure, in
2010.
Mrs. Laventure was born in Spencer, the
daughter of Arthur and Nora (Foster)
Shepperson, and lived most of her life in
Spencer before moving to East Brookfield in
1980. She attended David Prouty High School
in Spencer and was a member of Our Lady of
the Rosary Church in Spencer. She was an
avid knitter, crotchetier and gardener.
The funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 25
from the J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home,
23 Maple Terrace, Spencer, with a Mass in
Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St.,
Spencer. Burial followed in Mary, Queen of
the Rosary Cemetery in Spencer.
Contributions may be made to the Jewish
Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St.,
Worcester, MA 01609.
www.morin-morrison.com
DOYLESTOWN, Pa. —
Joseph James Stakun, 94, of
Lower State Road, died Sept.
17 at his home at Pine Run
Lakeview of natural causes.
He was the husband of
Angela A. (Kruczynski), who
died in 2004.
He leaves two sons, Joseph
P. Stakun of Zephyrhills, Fla., and David J.
Stakun of Doylestown, Pa.; a sister and a
brother, Hedwig “Hattie” Kisiel and Vincent
R. Stakun, both of Worcester; four grandchildren,
Jean C. Londergan of LaCrosse, Wis.,
Karen M. Gaustad of DeForest, Wis., and
Rebecca A. and D. Joseph Stakun, both of
Doylestown, Pa.; and five great-grandchildren,
Evan, Michael and Brendan Londergan
and Isabelle and Ethan Renteria.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of
Joseph A. and Kazimiera (Jankoic) Stakun
and has lived in Doylestown since 2001. Mr.
Stakun graduated Leicester High School in
1934 and attended Tri-State University in
Angola, Ind. By trade he was many things, a
LEICESTER — Margaret A. (Hall) Tamutis,
88, of Boyd Street in the Cherry Valley section
of Leicester, died peacefully Tuesday,
Sept. 21 in The Meadows of Leicester.
She was the wife of John Tamutis, who
died in 1965.
She leaves her daughter, Sheila K. Breault,
and her husband, Donald, of Lewisville, N.C.;
two grandsons, Christopher Breault and his
wife, Donna, of Highpoint, N.C., and Jason
Breault of Durham, N.C.; three great-grandchildren,
Grace Ann and Gavin Michael
Breault and Riley Whittaker; several nieces
and nephews.
THOMPSON, Conn. —
Roberta M. (Lapensee)
Shays-Gatzke, 67, of
Thompson, formerly of
Dudley, passed away
Thursday, Sept. 16 in her
home, with family by her
side.
Roberta’s first husband,
Harry Shays Sr., passed away
in 1996.
She is survived by 16 children, Cindy
Bonneville and her husband, Mark, of
Webster, Lisa Shays, Gina Wilcox and her
husband, Robert, all of Worcester, Kathy
Bonneville and her husband, Gary, with
whom she lived, Debra Peters and her husband,
James, Robin Rose and her husband,
Tony, all of Worcester, Darlene Shays in
Indiana, Todd Shays, Harry Shays and his
wife, Diamond, all of Worcester, Roger Shays
and his wife, Jessie, in Arizona, Wayne Shays,
Philip Shays and wife Linda of Worcester,
George Shays and wife Donna of Leicester,
James Shays and his wife, Sylvia, of Spencer,
John Shays and his wife, Doreen, of Oxford
and Bryan Shays and his wife, Kathy, of
Albany, N.Y.; three brothers, James Lapensee
and twins Dennis and Douglas Lapensee; four
sisters, Rosemarie “Pat” Stanley, Shirley
Joseph J. Stakun, 94
Margaret A. Tamutis, 88
farmer, a butcher and a grocer. He owned and
operated the Whittemore Dairy farm in
Leicester, and with his family, he operated
Perry Avenue Market in Worcester. He later
worked at Fortin’s Market in Worcester as a
floor manager, retiring in 1985. Mr. Stakun
was passionate about food, wildlife, antiques,
science, history and word puzzles. He was
skilled at fixing machinery, all types of handiwork
and, most of all, getting people to
laugh. He enjoyed teaching family members
how to make kielbasa and Lakeview residents
how to make potato pancakes.
The funeral was held Thursday, Sept. 23
from the Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131
Main St., Leicester, with a Mass in St. Pius X
Church, 1153 Main St., Leicester. Burial followed
in St. John’s Cemetery in Worcester.
Contributions may be made in Mr. Stakun’s
name to St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main St.,
Leicester, MA 01524, Pine Run Lakeview, 2425
Lower State Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 or
the giver’s chosen charity.
www.morin-morrison.com
She is predeceased by brothers Philip and
Everett and sisters Signey, Agnes, Mabel and
Edith.
Born in Sutton, she was the daughter of
Albert and Cristina (Bengston) Hall.
Margaret was a waitress for many years at
The Webster House and White House
Restaurants in Worcester, retiring in 1990.
A funeral service was held Friday, Sept. 24
in the Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131
Main St., Leicester. Burial followed in All
Faiths Cemetery in Worcester. Contributions
may be made to a charity of choice.
www.morin-morrison.com
Roberta M. Shays-Gatzke, 67
Mariano, Beverly Elliott and Deborah Page;
112 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren;
many nieces, nephews and friends.
A son, Robert Shays, passed away in
November 2007.
She was born in Worcester, a daughter of
Robert and Margaret (White) Lapensee.
Roberta lived most of her life in Worcester
and several years in Dudley before moving in
with her daughter in Thompson.
Roberta worked many years as a cashier for
the Price Chopper Supermarket Company
before retiring.
She was a member of St. Stephen’s Church.
Roberta’s life’s work was the raising of her 17
children. She cherished the ability to enjoy
them, watch them grow and have children of
their own. She had, including children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 190
direct members. The special times in her life
were the times they could all be together
enjoying each other’s company.
Roberta’s funeral was held Tuesday, Sept.
21 from the Mercadante Funeral Home &
Chapel, 370 Plantation St., with a Mass in St.
Stephen’s Church, 357 Grafton St., both in
Worcester. Burial next to her husband, Harry,
followed in Worcester County Memorial Park
in Paxton.