Obituaries

  SUTTON/FLORIDA – Elizabeth A. “Betty” Yablonicky, 78, passed away peacefully in Vero Beach, Florida. Betty was born in Weston, Ma and attended schools in the Weston School System.  She graduated from college in 1965 and proceeded to work at the U.S. Army Natick Soldiers Center in Natick, MA for her entire career until her retirement to Ft. Pierce, Florida. Elizabeth (O’Toole) was married to Anton J. Yablonicky until his death in 2013.  Elizabeth...

MILLBURY – Ann M. (Reynolds) Rodwill, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26th at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center in Worcester. Ann leaves her grandson and caretaker, Sean S. Rodwill and her two granddaughters, Catelynn Rodwill and Ashley DeCillis; a brother, Francis Reynolds; a sister, Ruth Kinell; a sister-in-law, Theresa Reynolds. She also leaves aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Ann is predeceased by her husband, Edward R. Rodwill; her two children, Stephen E. Rodwill...

MILLBURY – Frances M. (Lulu) Chunis, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25th, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Fran was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Stella V. (Podeski) Lulu of Uxbridge.  Fran graduated from Uxbridge High School in 1950.  At a very early age Fran worked for her father at his diner and family turkey farm.  Fran went on to work at Big D Supermarket for 20 years, then retired from David Clark Company after 15 years.  Fran...

Auburn - Normand E. “Moose” Raymond, 89, died Thursday, June 16th at the Jewish Healthcare Center. His first wife, Jacqueline J. (Brennen) Raymond, died in 2000 and his 2nd wife, Isabelle M. (Barry) Raymond died in 2018. He was predeceased by his parents, Celestin and Yvonne (Valliancourt) Raymond and a stepson, Robert Barry. Normand leaves two daughters, Kathryn Raymond and Janet Bergeron married to Brian, and two sons, David married to Carole and Russell married to Clara. He...

MILLBURY - Christopher Scott Gobron, 49, passed away after a courageous three-year battle with esophageal cancer on June 11, 2022 with his family by his side. Chris was born in Natick, MA, the son of Charles and Laura (Hayes) Gobron. He was a graduate of Natick High School and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He received an MBA from Bentley University in Waltham in 2003. Chris enjoyed a successful career in financial management where he was recognized for his dedication,...

MILLBURY - Daniel J. Donovan, 70, passed away June 9th, 2022 at Mass General Brigham’s Hospital in Boston, MA after a long illness. Son of the late Robert A. and Jeanette M. (Francesco) Donovan of Millbury. Dan is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda (Moore) Donovan and two children. His son Brendon and wife Meghann and their two children of Bloomfield Hills, MI. His daughter Danielle and fiancé Mitchell of Seattle, WA. He is pre-deceased by his brother Robert M. Donovan and...

GRAFTON - Maureen A. Racicot, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8th.  She leaves behind her loving mother Kathleen Murphy Racicot and her 2 devoted sisters Pam Racicot Boden (Michael) and Kathleen Racicot Orell (Edward). She is predeceased by her father Robert E Racicot Sr and her brother Robert E Racicot Jr. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews and her good friend Meara. Maureen was a long-time resident of Grafton. Maureen was a graduate of Millbury High...

MILLBURY – Diane (Hubbard) Thompson, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7th.  She leaves her husband of 58 years, William I. Thompson III and four children: Carrie T. (George) Efinger of Somerset NJ; Kristin E. (Robert) Franger of Shrewsbury MA; Heather (Christopher) Fetterly of Sterling MA, and William I. (Anne) Thompson IV of Melrose MA and a beloved niece Wendy Quirion.  She has twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and...

MILLBURY- Marjorie A. Hairyes, 90, devoted wife of the late Elliot Hairyes went to join him in heaven on June 7, 2022. Marjorie was born August 23,1931 daughter of Levi and Mabel Chase being the oldest of seven children.  She is survived by her daughter Linda Ponte and her husband Tony of Little River, SC and her son Robert and his wife Lois of Millbury, Ma. She had 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren.  She is also survived by one sister Nancy...

MILLBURY - Karen (Hofstra) Paquette, 70, passed away on June 1st at UMass University Campus after battling a long illness. She leaves her husband of 44 years, Edmond J. Paquette, daughter Megan Gauthier of Millbury, daughter Kerri Paquette and her partner Andrew Raffa of Millbury, son in law Eric Gauthier of Northbridge, grandchildren Sydney, Jay and Jordyn Gauthier all of Millbury, her sister and brother-in-law Donna and Ronald Egloff of South Salem, NY, niece and nephews Jennifer, Erik...