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Robert F. Colena, Jr.

Robert F. Colena, Jr.

May 4, 2024

MILLBURY - Robert F Colena, Jr., 66, passed away on Saturday, May 4th after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

 

Rob was the son of Katherine (Bushey) Donley and the late Robert F Colena, Sr.  He leaves behind his wife, Susan (Porcaro-Caissie), his brother Kevin and his wife Carol, sister Sherry Seskevich and her husband Gerry, and sisters Pam LaRosee and Kelli...

Robert "Bob" Vanderlinden

Robert "Bob" Vanderlinden

May 2, 2024

Robert “Bob” E. Vanderlinden Jr., aged 76, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on May 2 after battling a long illness. 

He is survived by his cherished wife of 55 years, Cynthia E. Vanderlinden (King); his daughter, Danielle M. Ferreira, and son-in-law David S. Ferreira of Sutton; as well as his two grandchildren, Jax E. Ferreira of Boston, and Ryan D....

Bruce C. Putnam, Jr.

Bruce C. Putnam, Jr.

Apr 30, 2024

SUTTON MA/WASHINGTON N.H - LTCDR Bruce Colin Putnam, JR..82, passed away on TUESDAY, APRIL 30TH at UMASS MEDICAL CENTER, Worcester MA.

He leaves his wife of 25 years Patricia Proctor Fitton Putnam of Sutton, his children Bruce Colin III, Shane, and Jodi of Surprise AZ, grandson Ryder Glidden who lived with him in Sutton, siblings Martin and his wife Janet of...

Nancy Beckwith

Nancy Beckwith

Apr 30, 2024

SUTTON – Nancy E. (Ray) Beckwith, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30th at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was the daughter of Edith (Blanche) Brown and Malvern E. Ray. Nancy is predeceased by her husband of 70 years Robert W. Beckwith Sr., who passed away in 2021, and her sisters Judith E. Tilton and Donna L. Williams....

Sharon Ann Frappier

Sharon Ann Frappier

Apr 28, 2024

MILLBURY - Sharon Ann (Army) Frappier, age 57, passed away peacefully on April 28th at UMass Hospital in Worcester

She leaves her husband of 23 years, Matthew G. Frappier of Millbury, a son Matthew Army Frappier of Millbury, a sister Jennifer (Army) Warner and her husband Brooks and their daughter Lani of Washington State, a sister Gina (Army) Quinlivan, her husband...

Lori Jacques-Riopel

Lori Jacques-Riopel

Apr 27, 2024

MILLBURY - Lori Ann Jacques-Riopel age 54 died suddenly after a brief illness on Saturday April 27, 2024 in St. Vincent’s Hospital.

She was predeceased by her parents, Eleanor & Joseph Jacques, her brother Michael & nephew Joey Jacques.

Lori leaves behind her husband Rob Riopel, son Nicholas Jacques, her grandchildren, Azaleah, Carter, and Liana; her siblings Donna Jacques, Stephen Jacques, Debbie...

Laura E. Gosselin

Laura E. Gosselin

Apr 24, 2024

Laura E. Gosselin, 77, of Millbury, passed away peacefully at Rose Monahan’s Hospice in Worcester. She was born in Worcester, MA on June 29, 1946, daughter of the late Charles “Chuck” and Ruth Williams.

Laura is survived by her son Ronald Gosselin and his wife Heather, her granddaughters Madelyn and Hannah all of Douglas, and several nieces and nephews. She was...

Patricia Garriepy

Patricia Garriepy

Apr 24, 2024

MILLBURY/AUBURN - Patricia Garriepy, 74, passed away Wednesday April 24, 2024 after her long battle with dementia.

Pat leaves her brother, Donald Garriepy and his wife Theresa; a sister, Deborah Allard; along with many nieces, nephews and friends behind.  Pat is predeceased by her mother, Eleanor Garriepy and father, Albert Garriepy, sister Donna (Garriepy) Donald.

Pat worked at State Mutual Life Insurance for...

Ronald A. Charest

Ronald A. Charest

Apr 24, 2024

SUTTON – Ronald A. Charest passed away on  Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at home after an illness. 

Ron’s wife of 56 years passed away in September of 2023. Ron leaves behind his son Robert Charest of Florida, his daughter Christine Billington of Sutton, grandchildren Philip and his wife Kelsey of NH, Kathleen and her partner Dane of Sutton. He also leaves...

Kathleen A. Kleiza

Kathleen A. Kleiza

Apr 20, 2024

MILLBURY / OXFORD - Kathleen A. (Melanson) Kleiza 77, a long time resident of Oxford, MA, passed away peacefully at home in Bethlehem, NH on Saturday April 20th with her family by her side.  

She leaves her husband and high school sweetheart, of 56 years, Charles G. Kleiza, a son, Jared Kleiza and his wife, Lisa of Oxford, MA; a...

Robert J. Lord

Robert J. Lord

Apr 15, 2024

 MILLBURY – Robert J. Lord, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15th with his loving wife of 36 years, Darlene J. (Courtemanche) Lord by his side.

Robert also leaves a brother, Michael Lord of Worcester, along with numerous, nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his parents, Frank Sr. and Mildred (Moyer) Lord; two siblings, Frank Lord, Jr. and Louise...

Gary J. Bunnewith

Gary J. Bunnewith

Apr 14, 2024

Gary J. Bunnewith, 63, the man of much love and fight, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14th surrounded by his loving family.

 

Gary leaves behind his wife and best friend Cindy (Platukis) Bunnewith, whom he would have been married to for 40 years this May, and his children Corey and his wife Colleen, Brandon and his girlfriend Adrienne, and Marissa...

James J. Callahan

James J. Callahan

Apr 13, 2024

James Joseph Callahan, 56 years of age, passed away with his brothers Jack and Mike, and sister-in-law Sue at his side on April 13, 2024, after a very brave and courageous fight against brain cancer. Fatefully, his own cancer battle coincided with his older brother Billy’s liver cancer struggle. In their final hospice days, they were brought together to be...

Mary A. Taft

Mary A. Taft

Apr 12, 2024

 

Mary Alice Taft, (67) peacefully passed away Friday, April 12th, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare Hospital surrounded by loved ones.



Mary was born on November 15, 1956, who has already resided in Millbury, Massachusetts with her predeceased parents, Mary G. Taft & Harry W. Taft. In her childhood, Mary enjoyed going bowling and being outside. She was a beloved friend and...

Maureen K. Monson

Maureen K. Monson

Apr 12, 2024

MILLBURY – Maureen K. (O’Farrell) Monson passed away peacefully on Friday April 12, 2024, at the age of 63 after a brief illness.  

Born on November 29, 1960, in Bay City, Michigan, daughter of John O’Farrell and Elizabeth (Faustin) Smith. She graduated Bay City Central High, class of 1978. After graduating, Maureen moved to Jacksonville, North Carolina where she met...

Francis Donnelly

Francis Donnelly

Apr 7, 2024

Sutton- Francis Donnelly 87 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 7, 2024. He leaves behind his wife, Joanne N. Donnelly (Fall) of 64 years. His three children, his daughter, Joanne F. Noons (Donnelly)(Jody) and husband William L. Noons of Stratford NH, his son, Michael F. Donnelly of Holden, Ma., and son, Matthew H. Donnelly and wife Jane...

Norman A. Jacques

Norman A. Jacques

Apr 7, 2024

SOUTH GRAFTON – Norman Arthur Jacques, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 7th.

 

Norman leaves his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth (Hudson) Jacques; three daughters, Jessica Jacques and her special friend, Dawn Skoglund of Worcester, Jocelyn Jacques-Curewitz and her husband, Matt of Worcester and Jacquelyn Dubois and her husband, Frank of Milford. He also leaves...

Pauline Grace Gunnard

Pauline Grace Gunnard

Apr 7, 2024

WEBSTER– Pauline Grace (Allen) Gunnard, 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on her birthday April 7, 2024.

Her husband, Carl Gunnard passed away May 5, 2010, she leaves two sons, Paul Gunnard & wife Debra of Spencer, Ma. and Steven Gunnard & wife Rhonda of Millbury, Ma. (grandchildren) Kristy, Sarah, Amanda, Katie, Morgan & Jaqui & 16...

William F. Morrissey

William F. Morrissey

Apr 6, 2024

WEST BOYLSTON – William F. Morrissey passed away with his loving wife by his side on Saturday, April 6th after a brief illness.

Bill leaves his wife of 37 years, Linda (Shatos) Morrissey.  He also leaves in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.  He is predeceased by his mother, Mary F. (Spillane) Morrissey and his brother, Edward F. Morrissey....

June Johnson

June Johnson

Apr 6, 2024

South Yarmouth - It is with great sadness the family reports the passing of our mother June A. Johnson, 92, on Saturday April 6 at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis. She was born in Worcester and raised in Millbury, daughter of Edwin and Rose (Racicot) Carlstrom deceased.

She is predeceased by her husband Bill of 63 years, infant daughter Linda and...

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