Obituaries

Beth Mary Horgan

Beth Mary Horgan

Aug 17, 2025

GRAFTON – Beth Mary Horgan (Butrymowicz), 70, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025 at UMass Memorial University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Beth was the devoted wife of William Horgan for 44 years, proud mother of Benjamin Horgan, mother-in-law of Hillary Horgan, and the most proud and loving grandmother of Finley Horgan. In addition to her immediate family, Beth...

Pamela K. Manning

Pamela K. Manning

Aug 9, 2025

Obituary for Pamela K. Manning

MILLBURY, MA – PAMELA K. MANNING, 48, passed away surrounded by loved ones at HopeHealth Hospice Center in Providence, RI on Saturday, August 9th after a courageous 2 ½ year battle with cancer.

Pam leaves her beloved husband of 17 years, Patrick B. Manning; 2 wonderful sons, Patrick and Justin, her mother, Sandy Anderson of Fargo, ND,...

Kendall Alger Russell

Kendall Alger Russell

Sep 26, 2024

SUTTON - Kendall Alger Russell, 76, passed away on 26 September 2024 in Brigham and Women‘s Oncology Clinic in Boston after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ken is predeceased by his parents Donald and Corinne Russell. Ken leaves his wife Gudrun Flory-Russell, Bryce Anthony Russell (son of first wife Brenda), Elisabeth Dina Russell (daughter of Gudrun), Charlotte Rose Russell, Lt Col,...

Josephine Pavini

Josephine Pavini

Jul 31, 2025

WORCESTER – Josephine Rita (Mastromattei) Pavini, 89, passed away Thursday, July 31st surrounded by her loving family.

Josephine leaves her husband of 68 years of marriage, Amadeu Pavini; her three daughters, Marie Pavini of Chittenden, VT, Gina Pavini-Small of Celebration, FL and Michelle Pavini of Kissimmee, FL. She is predeceased by her son, Paschal Pavini and a granddaughter, Tara LaRoche. She...

Sonja L. Quist

Sonja L. Quist

Aug 10, 2025

SHREWSBURY - Sonja L Quist, reposed peacefully at the age of 71 on August 10th, 2025, from complications due to kidney disease.

Sonja was the beloved daughter of the late Richard Walter Quist and Pauline K Quist, loving sister to Richard Quist Jr., Paul Vincent Quist, the late Tracy Quist Pauk and aunt extraordinaire to niece Brittany Pauk Martins, loving niece...

Sally E. Taylor

Sally E. Taylor

Aug 7, 2025

Sally E. Taylor, age 91, of Millbury, MA passed away peacefully at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester, MA on Thursday, August 7, 2025. 

Sally leaves behind her niece Karen Taylor and three nephews, Richard Taylor and his wife, Rosemary of West Boylston, David Taylor and his wife, Gima of Huntersville, NC and William Taylor of Millbury; three grand...

Barbara E. Buduo

Barbara E. Buduo

Aug 4, 2025

Barbara E. (Mazzeo) Buduo, 92, of West Palm Beach Florida, passed away peacefully in Dennis, Massachusetts on Monday, August 4, 2025 with her family by her side.

Barbara is predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Daniel A. Buduo Sr., who passed on Memorial Day of this year. She is survived by her children, Dr. Debra Buduo of Brookline, David Buduo,...

Fay M. Bahmermann

Fay M. Bahmermann

Aug 3, 2025

Fay M. Bahmermann (Marsden), 94, from Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 after a short illness.

Fay leaves behind one sister, Judi Tyler from Shrewsbury; brothers Jay, Kim, Doug, and Tom Marsden, and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband William C. Bahmermann, her brothers Wallace, Rand, and David Marsden, and sisters Carol Caefer and...

Eleanor M. Smith

Eleanor M. Smith

Jul 26, 2025

Eleanor M. Smith 96 of Worcester, MA passed away of natural causes on July 26th 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Eleanor is predeceased by her husband Delbert S. Smith. They married young in 1949 and were happily together for 64 years. Eleanor is blessed with seven children, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. 

 Born as Alberta O'Keefe of Thompson, CT in March of...

Kathryn A. Ayotte

Kathryn A. Ayotte

Jul 25, 2025

MILLBURY - Kathryn A. (Barrett) Ayotte, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday July 25th surrounded by family at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Kathryn was born on August 18,1942, in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Robert and Jane (Barry) Barrett.

Kathryn is survived by her daughter Susan Ayotte, of Millbury, her son Robert Ayotte and his wife Michelle of Millbury, and...

Jacob V. Kungoian

Jacob V. Kungoian

Jul 23, 2025

Jacob V. “Jack”, “Jake” Kungoian

DUDLEY - Jacob Kungoian passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025 in the home of his daughter and son-in-law after a long, brave battle with cancer.

Jake grew up on the family farm in Auburn and graduated from Auburn High in 1959. His strong work ethic was learned from his parents Vartan and Nazeli (deceased) who immigrated...

Irene R. Fiorentino

Irene R. Fiorentino

Jul 18, 2025

MILLBURY – Irene R. (Lemieux) Fiorentino, 96, to be 97 on August 3rd, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18th at Shrewsbury Rehab and Nursing Home.

Irene was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Michael V. Fiorentino, the love of her life, in 1997, and her cherished youngest child, Tina M. Howard, in December 2024. She is survived by her...

Linda J. Stepenovitch

Linda J. Stepenovitch

Jul 15, 2025

FORT LAUDERDALE – Linda Jane (Shepard) Stepenovitch, 73, passed away peacefully at Broward General Vitas HealthCare on July 15th, surrounded by her loving family.

Linda was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on September 12, 1951, to Roland and Ida Shepard. Linda had a very tight-knit family, she met her husband, Joseph Paul Stepenovitch Jr., after graduating Millbury High School and they were...

John F. McPherson

John F. McPherson

Jul 14, 2025

WORCESTER – John F. McPherson, 84, passed away peacefully in UMass Medical Center on July 14th.

John leaves his wife of 43 years, Sara W. McPherson; two children, Aaron McPherson and his wife, Amy of Newton, Padraic McPherson and his wife Rose of Georgetown; four grandchildren, Henry, Spencer, Ali, and Caleb; a sister, MaryAnn Hamilton of Herndon, VA, a brother, Gerald...

Ann Faron

Ann Faron

Jul 14, 2025

WORCESTER - Ann (Houlihan) Faron, formerly of Grafton, MA, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at Notre Dame du Lac.

Ann was born to John and Winifred (Farrell) Houlihan on July 11, 1940, and grew up on Vernon Hill in Worcester. She graduated from Ascension High School in 1958, where she was the senior class president, Worcester State Teachers College...

Laurence A. Lyons, Jr.

Laurence A. Lyons, Jr.

Jul 7, 2025

SUTTON – Laurence A. Lyons Junior, 77, passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and his three sons. Larry will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and thoughtfulness.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Natalia, of Sutton; his former wife, Judith Martino, and their three sons, Laurence Anthony IV of Lynnfield, Garrett Andrew and his...

Patricia M. Rushford

Patricia M. Rushford

Jul 6, 2025

Patricia Mary Rushford, 63 years of age, fought 17 years to be on this earth longer. The fight was a journey that was filled with endless love, support, complete joy all while surrounded by her small little family at home. The friends she called home and those who met her on their own paths. Bruce Rushford and Bridget Rushford called...

Beverly E. Gannon

Beverly E. Gannon

Jul 6, 2025

MILLBURY- Beverly E. (Choquette) Gannon, 84, passed away in her home on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Beverly’s husband, James P. Gannon, Jr. predeceased her in 2010. Beverly leaves behind her four children, Pamela E. Allard and her husband Arthur of Millbury, James P. Gannon III and his wife Michele of Webster, Glenn Gannon and his wife Lori of Northbridge and Kimberly...

Irene B. Sullivan

Irene B. Sullivan

Jul 4, 2025

MILLBURY – Irene B. Sullivan, 95 passed away peacefully in her home late Friday evening on July 4, 2025 in the company of her youngest son, Joseph Sullivan, Jr.

Born in Millbury, the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Roy) Maynard. Her husband of 66 years, Joseph T Sullivan, siblings Ernest and Robert Maynard, Marjorie Gosselin, Rita Howard, and son...

Patricia A. Kupstas

Patricia A. Kupstas

Jun 30, 2025

DUDLEY – Patricia A. (Lavoie) Kupstas, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30th surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia leaves her husband of 60 years, Martin E. Kupstas; her son, Brian Kupstas and his wife, Janet of Dudley; a granddaughter, Heather Payne and her husband, Benjamin; a great grandchild, Jamison Payne; a brother, Edward Lavoie; two sisters, Susan Ohman and...