Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Lavalley

Elizabeth Ann Lavalley

Feb 19, 2024

SUTTON- Elizabeth Ann (Warren) Lavalley, 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 19th at UMass Medical Center, Worcester.

Elizabeth, known as Betty, was born on February 18, 1950, the daughter of the late John and Helen (Cristo) Warren.  Betty was predeceased by her husband, Ernest “Smokey” Lavalley.  Betty leaves her daughter, Michelle (Cutting) Cosenza...

Patricia Anne Surette

Patricia Anne Surette

Feb 17, 2024

MILLBURY – It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Patricia Anne (Winkiewicz) Surette, 62, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, February 17, at Milford Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Trish leaves behind her husband of 35 years, Paul Surette of Millbury and her son, Dr. Charles Surette and his fiancée Hannah Kilday of...

Brenda Rose Kohlstrom

Brenda Rose Kohlstrom

Feb 15, 2024

Brenda Rose Kohlstrom, 60, of Millbury, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on February 15, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born on January 29, 1964, in Attleboro, MA, to Charles and Barbara McNeill.

Brenda, known for her kind heart and unwavering love for her family, is survived by her sons, Matthew Lund of Whitinsville and Michael Kohlstrom of Millbury;...

Russell E. Nelson

Russell E. Nelson

Feb 9, 2024



Services have been rescheduled to Wednesday and Thursday

MILLBURY – Russell E. Nelson, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 9th after a brief illness in Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Russell leaves his wife of 65 years, Louise (Leseman) Nelson; a daughter, Vicki D. Coutu and her husband, John of Charlton; a granddaughter, Jacqueline Christofaro and her husband, Kevin Jr. of Centerville;...

Janet Lucia Cassidy

Janet Lucia Cassidy

Feb 8, 2024

MILLBURY - Janet Lucia (Norbeck) Cassidy, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep in home hospice on Thursday, Feb. 8th.

Janet’s husband, James Joseph Cassidy, passed away in 2023. Janet leaves her son, Mykael S. Cassidy and his partner Patrik Tirda; her daughter Erin M. Cassidy-Sibley; her son and daughter-in-law Matthew J. Cassidy and Elizabeth J. Cassidy; her granddaughter, Rachel L. Salois and...

Mary Pauline Gauthier

Mary Pauline Gauthier

Feb 7, 2024

SOUTH GRAFTON – Mary Pauline (Baszner) Gauthier, 88, was embraced in the arms of her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Philip, a year to the day of Philip’s passing on February 7, 2024.  Their bond is a true testament to the power of love.  Now Nana and Poppy can spoil Violet, their granddaughter, while she, in...

Paul D. Thomas

Paul D. Thomas

Feb 4, 2024

WARREN - Paul D. Thomas, 67, passed away peacefully at UMass Medical Center on Sunday, Feb. 4th surrounded by his loving family. 

Paul leaves his three beloved grandchildren, Justin, Tyler and Jacob all of Warren; a sister, Deborah Thomas of Auburn; a brother, Bruce Thomas and his fiancé Gosia of Millbury; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife,...

April Joann Bickel

April Joann Bickel

Feb 2, 2024

MILLBURY - April Joann (Brooks) Bickel, 82, passed away on February 2, 2024, after a short illness.

She was born in Worcester, Ma. On February 22,1941 to the late Joseph and Victoria (Rondeau) Brooks.

April lived in Texas for more than 40 years prior to moving to Millbury in 2002.

She leaves a daughter, Deborra McLean, a sister, Christine Bott of Millbury, three...

Marylou Marrino

Marylou Marrino

Feb 2, 2024

MILLBURY – Marylou (Anderson) Marrino, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 2nd.   

Marylou’s husband, Albert R. Marrino, Jr. passed away in 2009.  She leaves three daughters, Michelle Holland and her husband, Bill of North Andover, Luanne Marrino-Persson of Yarmouth Port and Angela Heide Marrino-Brown and her husband, Eric of Amarillo, Texas; four grandchildren, Lauren, Justin, Skyler and Antonio; several...

Mary Ann Beaudoin

Mary Ann Beaudoin

Feb 1, 2024

AUBURN - Mary Ann Beaudoin, 71 passed away peacefully at home on February 1st.



Mary Ann is survived by four sons, Patrick C. Beaudoin and Robert F. Beaudoin, both of Auburn, Russell J. Beaudoin of Worcester and Ryan M. Beaudoin and his wife, Miranda (Abee) Beaudoin of  Hickory, NC.  Her five grandchildren, whom were the most important people in her life,...

Rita D. Gain

Rita D. Gain

Feb 1, 2024

MILLBURY - Rita Dolores Gain, 90, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on Feb. 1st, after a brief illness.  

Rita is survived by six children, Karen Alexander her husband, David and grandson, Christopher Talbot of Millbury with whom she lived; William B. Gain, III and his wife, Danielle of Mendon, Tammy Lizotte of Whitinsville, Stephen...

Donald W. Prior

Donald W. Prior

Feb 1, 2024

 

MILLBURY - Donald William Prior entered eternal rest at his daughter Kim’s home on February 1, 2024, after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Don was born in Worcester, MA on June 25, 1946 to Raymond W & Elaine P (Stahl) Prior.  He spent most of his childhood years in Shrewsbury, until the summer before his senior year of High School...

Susan M Dolegiewicz

Susan M Dolegiewicz

Jan 31, 2024

Susan M. Dolegiewicz, 73, of Millbury, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus, after a period of declining health.

 

She was born in Worcester on January 7, 1951, daughter of the late Louis P. and Irene L. (Dame) Dolegiewicz.

 

Susan leaves behind her sister and brothers, Diane K. (Dolegiewicz)...

Janett M. Braney

Janett M. Braney

Jan 28, 2024

FLORIDA - Janett M. Braney, 87, formerly of Millbury, passed away in Oak Manor Largo, Florida on January 28 ,2024. 

 

Janett’s beloved husband, William U. Braney preceded her in death in 2004.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Oliver and Julia (Perry) Oliver. Janett lived most of her life in Millbury until retiring from Paul Revere Insurance...

Timothy E. Hawes

Timothy E. Hawes

Jan 28, 2024

Timothy Elton Hawes, 78 of Millbury, MA, fought a remarkable battle with cancer for 5 years and finally succumbed to heart failure at UMASS Memorial Hospital University Campus on January 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. 



Tim was born in Framingham in 1945 to Burt and Alice Hawes. He enjoyed playing high school hockey and football.  Tim was a Vietnam Veteran...

Michael A. Mazzone

Michael A. Mazzone

Jan 25, 2024

MILLBURY – Michael A. Mazzone, 94, passed away peacefully in his home on January 25th with his loving family by his side.

The son of James V. and Mary (Piscopo) Mazzone.  He graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester.  On December 1, 1951, he married his soulmate and his beloved wife of 72 years, Dolores A. Gallati.  He is survived by...

Elizabeth Betty Elliott

Elizabeth Betty Elliott

Jan 24, 2024

MILLBURY – Elizabeth “Betty” Lou (Bristol) Elliott, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 24th surrounded by her family.  

Betty leaves a son, Kenneth John Elliott of Millbury; six grandchildren, Adam J. McClintock and John W. McClintock, Heather L. Stoddard, Ryan T. Boutilier, Jacquelynn E. Gillis and Duncan M. Elliot; six great grandchildren Donald, Adam, Jack, Ian, Hayden and Nola....

James Graves

James Graves

Jan 20, 2024

SUTTON -  James Graves, 81, passed peacefully on January 20th after a brief illness.

 

James leaves his wife of 58 years, Gale (Decker) Graves, his children Sean Graves, Sherrie Morin and her husband Robert, Laura Graves, Wendy Brooks and her husband Ryan, grandsons James Morin and his wife Brittany, Michael Morin, granddaughters Emily Brooks and Kaitlyn Brooks, and his great-granddaughter Amelia...

James C. Willand

James C. Willand

Jan 19, 2024

James C. Willand

Feb. 4, 1944 – Jan. 19, 2024

Jimmy Died

Truck for Sale

The End

The above is what Jim wanted for his obituary. Jimmy was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He deeply loved his family, the dollar store and any type of dessert. He had blessed his family with many artifacts he collected over the years that he...

Peter J. Bergstrom, Jr.

Peter J. Bergstrom, Jr.

Jan 19, 2024

MILLBURY – Peter J. Bergstrom Jr., 35 passed away on Friday, Jan. 19th after a life, long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy surrounded by his loving family.

Peter leaves his parents Peter J. Sr. and Joanne A. (Brady) Bergstrom of Millbury, his sister and best friend Kayla St. Laurent of Spencer and a half sister Amanda Gifford of Spencer.   He...