Obituaries

SOUTH GRAFTON – Normand E. Thibeault Sr. “Nuttsy”, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22nd surrounded by his loving family. Normand was predeceased by his wife Pauline L. (Lapierre) Thibeault and his oldest daughter Charlene Thibeault. He leaves behind his children Debbra Paille, Normand Thibeault Jr and his partner Joseph Keyes, Sharon Douglas and her husband Robert Douglas, Kevin Thibeault and his wife Heather Thibeault and Melissa...

MILLBURY - Dolores Marie Hagan, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday March 20, 2023. Dolores was born in Milford, October 29th, 1936, daughter of Joseph and Mary (Lombardi) Jablonski. She leaves behind her devoted husband of 63 years, John P. Hagan. Together they raised their family in Millbury. She is survived by her children; Jay Hagan and wife, Bonnie of Charlton, Shari Russell of Dudley, Kelley Bengtson and husband, Erik of Oxford, Michael Hagan and wife, Linda of Pawleys Island, SC,...

Judith “Judy” (Theberge) Carrignant, 86, of Millbury, passed away on March 21, 2023 after a short illness. She was a graduate of Millbury Memorial High School. Judy was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Carrignant and parents Harold and Phyllis Theberge. She leaves her son Ken Carrignant and her brother Harold Theberge, her brother- in- law Robert Carrignan and his wife Helen, several nieces and nephews, daughter-in-law Gail Choiniere, close family friend Kevin Martin and...

Rachel M. Gauthier, 85, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday March 21st at Advinia Care in Northbridge. She leaves one sister Cecile "Cis" Murphy, of Millbury; two brothers, Donald "Don" Gauthier and wife, Judy of Millbury, Gerald "Jerry" Gauthier and wife, Claire of West Franklin, NH; sisters-in-law Jeannine Gauthier of Northborough, Frances Gauthier of Millbury and Geraldine Gauthier of Auburn, her beloved 25 nieces and 28 nephews, and...

Mrs. Kyu Son (Lee) Hill, affectionately known as “Cindy”, founder of Chopsticks Restaurant in Lynn Haven, FL., passed away peacefully at home in Youngstown, FL on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She was born on February 14, 1954 in Seoul, Korea to her parents, Yujong Lee and Okhee Jo. She found joy in preparing meals for her family and for others at her restaurant and at home. She took up long-distance running in her 40s and was proud of her Grand Master titles. She painted with...

MILLBURY - Nancy A. (Ballard) Lovett, 65, passed peacefully Friday, March 17th , 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by family. Nancy is survived by her husband of 22 years Richard N. Lovett of Millbury; her daughter Heather A. Conrad and her husband David of Dudley; her daughter Jennifer L Brewer and her husband Lee of Webster; stepson Dax Lovett and his wife Lori of Millbury; six grandchildren Jacob, Josephine, Sadie, David, Veda and Taylor. Her siblings Dennis Ballard and his wife...

SOUTH GRAFTON -  Joshua “Josh” I. Phillips 43 passed away peacefully on Sunday March 19th 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Josh was born in Worcester and spent most of his life in South Grafton. Josh is survived by his two children Nicholas and Genevieve Phillips. Josh was the son of Robin and Mark Cancelli, Josh leaves behind a brother Christian Cancelli, numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and two best friends Jimmy Ross and Eddy Cloonan. Josh was...

OXFORD – Cynthia A. (Hoyt) Buffone, 69, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, William A. Buffone of Oxford; her son Andrew M. Buffone of Auburn and her daughter Angela M. (Buffone) Harrity and her husband Jake of Oxford; two grandchildren Tucker and Liam; her siblings Patricia Hutchins of Athol and Christopher (Chip) Hoyt and his wife Denise of Oxford; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a wide community of loved...

SUTTON - Barbara Lucy (Bell) Bellville, 88, passed away after a long illness on March 15, 2023. Barbara is predeceased by her husband of Robert H. Bellville, son Dennis Bellville, parents Ellis Clifton Bell and Margaret Brazil Bell.  She leaves behind her daughter Robin Noel and her husband Mark. Her son Robert Bellville and his wife Jennifer. Grandchildren Amanda and Sarah Noel, Jillian and Kevin Bellville. Great grandson Zakary Nordman. Barbara was a lifelong caregiver to...

SOUTH GRAFTON - Ronald L. Knapik, 68, passed away on March 14, 2023 after complications related to heart surgery.  Ron was born and raised in South Grafton where he lived with his wife of 47 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Flynn) Knapik.  Ron was son of the late Theodore Sr. and Sophie (Sulkoski) Knapik.  Ron leaves his brother Theodore Knapik, Jr. and his wife Suzanne and nieces Tania and Kimberly.  He leaves his best friends Ann Marie Terrance and Wayne and...