Obituaries

WORCESTER - Debra Joan Miller, 72, passed away peacefully as the sun set over Worcester on May 21st.  In her final moments, she was surrounded by family sharing fond memories of their times together.   Debra was the daughter of Floyd Telford Miller and Ora Eleanor (Cote) Miller.  She is predeceased by her fiancée, and the love of her life, Samuel “Sammy” Rehn.  She is survived by her sister Susan Rainville and her husband, Donald of Millbury, her...

MILLBURY- Barbara L. McCall, 61, passed away on Wednesday May 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital following COVID related complications. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, daughter of Lillian and Lloyd Schmelzle. She was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School and Nichols College. She most recently worked as a production planner at Hope Global after working many years for Parker. She was a friend and mother to so many including taking in some that needed a place to call home. One of her...

WORCESTER - Dorothy Jean (Lague) Siderski, 62, passed away on May 19, 2020 at St. Francis Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center of complications related to Covid-19. Dot was born in Worcester, raised in Millbury and graduated from Millbury High School, class of 1977.  She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Minnie Belle Lague. Dot leaves her husband of 28 years, Francis Siderski of Worcester.  She also leaves two sisters Patricia Willoughby of Holden and Linda Bond in...

MILLBURY – Patricia (McGrath) McDonough, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18th in Notre Dame Health Care Center. Patricia’s husband of 43 years, Peter M. McDonough passed in 2004.  She leaves four children, Peter M. McDonough, Jr. and his wife, Debra of Virginia, Mary-Ellen and husband, Stanley F. Wilczynski of Sutton, Thomas E. McDonough of Millbury and Kevin P. McDonough   and his wife Minh Hoan of Florida; She also leaves two grandchildren Dan...

Millbury-- Robert Joseph Hamilton passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Sunday, May 17, 2020, after a period of declining health. He leaves his children, Sandra Hamilton and Cynthia Hamilton, both of Millbury; Robert Hamilton Jr. and his wife Donna of Hardwick; and Amy Ferreira and her husband Bryan of Millbury. He is survived by eight grandchildren-- Kristy, Sarah, Michael, Abigail, Elizabeth, Lucas, Rachel, and Eva; and eight great-grandchildren-- Phoenix, Autumn, Ethan, Hunter,...

MILLBURY – M. Rita (Devoe) Larosee, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14th 2020 at Care One Millbury.  Rita’s husband of 57 years, Paul E. Larosee passed in 2003.  She leaves one daughter and three sons, Mary Beth and her husband Rick, Brian and his wife Sue, Richard and David all of Millbury along with seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents Edward and Mary (McCormick)...

MILLBURY - Lionel R. Demers, an Army Veteran passed away on May 7, 2020. He was 88 years old.   Lionel was born in Worcester, the son of the late Lionel A. Demers and Ida M. (Latulippe) Demers.  He worked at New England High Carbon in Millbury and the Worcester Boys Club. He spent his retirement years at his home in Dennisport, before moving back to Millbury several years ago.  He enjoyed gardening, working on various homemade projects for family and...

AUBURN - Edward A. Adamski, 90 died Wednesday, May 6th at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester.  Edward was born and lived in Auburn. He spent his later years in Millbury, before being admitted to St. Mary's Health Care Center due to his declining health.  Edward was predeceased by all his siblings. Steven, Adam, Walter and Sophie Adamski. Also, sisters Stella Cullina, Helen Romeo, Edna White and Rita Fil.  Edward is survived by several nieces and nephews and his...

Carol Ann (Pelkey) George, 77, of Epping Street in Millbury, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, May 4, 2020 at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester. Known as “The Little Lady with the Big Heart” she put a smile on everyone she met. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Ernest Paul George whom she was married to for 39 years until his passing in November of 2009. Carol is survived by her daughter Cheryl Ann Belsito of Dudley, Ma.  Her son Ronald P. George of...

MILLBURY - Wesley D. Taft, 76, passed away peacefully on May 2nd, in his home due to a long illness, unrelated to Coronavirus. Wesley was born in Worcester to the late, Frank H. Sr. and Sylvia (Swallow) Taft. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Gail (Brodeur) Taft. His brothers Kent (Pat) Taft of Uxbridge and Calvin Taft of Douglas; his brother-in-law, Ray Brodeur of SC.  Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends including his very best friends Ken...