Obituaries

Thomas J. Granger

Thomas J. Granger

Sep 5, 2023

 

WORCESTER – Thomas J. Granger, 76, passed away at UMass hospital on Tuesday, September 5th from complications of pancreatic cancer.  

Tom leaves two daughters, Renee and Sherri, his son-in-law Joe, his four grandchildren Alexandra, Dominic, Keith, and Harry, his sisters Joan, Peggy, and Janet, his brother Ray, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Tommy,...

William W. Wood

William W. Wood

Sep 5, 2023

 

William Walter Wood (Bill), longtime resident of Millbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side at Blackstone Valley Health and Rehab, Whitinsville, MA on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023. 

William (Bill) was predeceased by his parents Elmer and Bernice (Bolivar) Wood and his sister Jean Wood. 

Bill leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years,...

Geraldine A. Breault

Geraldine A. Breault

Aug 31, 2023

 

MILLBURY - Geraldine A (White) Breault, 80, The best mom ever and beloved Nana, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, August 31,2023 in her home.

Geri grew up in Boylston with 10 siblings and moved to Millbury after she got married. She was predeceased by her husband of 50+ yrs, Albert E. Breault, Jr. She will...

Robert W. Chamberland

Robert W. Chamberland

Aug 30, 2023

 

JEFFERSON - Robert W. Chamberland, 72, formerly of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 30th with his family members surrounding him. 

He leaves a son Eric Chamberland and his wife Michelle of Conn.  his Granddaughter Samantha Gillian and her Husband Sean of North Carolina. Besides his children Bobby leaves many siblings Kenneth Chamberland of Wiscasset ME, Barbara...

John P. Erickson

John P. Erickson

Aug 27, 2023

MILLBURY - John P. Erickson, 79, passed away with his wife by his side on Sunday August 27th in UMASS Medical Center in Worcester.

John leaves his wife of 40 years, Diane Erickson, children, Peter Erickson and his wife Lisa Volpino-Erickson of Northborough, Heather and her husband Brandon Benson of Maryland.

John attended and graduated from St Peter-Marian High School...

Beverly Loomis

Beverly Loomis

Aug 26, 2023

MILLBURY - Beverly (Rowe) Loomis, 88, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away August 26, 2023 at Care One in Millbury.

Beverly was the wife of James Loomis for 43 years who predeceased her in 2006.

Beverly was a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Beverly lived life on her own terms and could “light a room” with her winning personality and...

Joanne M. Born

Joanne M. Born

Aug 23, 2023

 

MILLBURY - Joanne M. Born, 69, of Millbury passed away peacefully on August 23rd after a period of declining health.  She is survived by her twin brother, Jeffrey Born of Auburn, her nephew, Timothy T. Born and his partner, Matthew Marchand, of Worcester.  Joanne is predeceased by her parents, Loretta (Vigeant) Born and Reinhard Born, and her younger brothers,...

Roger J. Remillard

Roger J. Remillard

Aug 20, 2023

 

SOUTH GRAFTON – Roger J. Remillard, 87, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, August 20th surrounded by his loving family.

Roger leaves his wife of 65 years, Susan A. (Neslusan) Remillard. Together they raised 5 children. Roger was born and raised in South Grafton. He served for 8 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and Marine...

Sandra Lee Hermans

Sandra Lee Hermans

Aug 20, 2023

 

Southborough – Sandra Lee (Binnall) Hermans, 77, honoring the Life and Love of a Cherished Mother, Nana, Friend, and Faithful Servant of God. 

With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Sandra, a cherished wife, beloved mother, devoted nana, steadfast friend, and faithful servant of God. Sandra unexpectedly departed this world on...

Lisa M. Ober

Lisa M. Ober

Aug 19, 2023

 

MILLBURY - Lisa M. Ober, 54, of Dudley formerly of Millbury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19th at Hartford Hospital in Connecticut.

Lisa leaves her husband, Matthew Ober, her children, Matthew and Callie Virgilio, her father, Richard Dunn, and her two sisters, Karen Weatherbee and Heather Evans. Lisa is predeceased by her mother, Donna Evans, and is survived...

Janet Mary McGee

Janet Mary McGee

Aug 19, 2023

 

MILLBURY - Janet Mary McGee, 83, cherished mother and beloved grandparent, Janet passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

She is survived by her daughter Maura Ross and her husband, Robert, JR. (Bonita Springs, FL) and son Kieran McGee and his wife, Leslie (Holden, MA), her grandchildren Kateri (late), Aidan and Delaney and great-grandson Amari.

Janet was born...

Richard E. Cross

Richard E. Cross

Aug 16, 2023

MILLBURY - Richard E. Cross, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Richard is predeceased by his wife, Penny (Pawlowski) Cross. He is also predeceased by his parents, Elliott and Marcella (Briddon) Cross.  He leaves his three daughters, Debra Cross of Tonopah, AZ, Pamela Higginbottom and her husband Mark of Millbury, MA, Donna Schleis and her husband Ron...

Alexander W. Morris

Alexander W. Morris

Aug 13, 2023

 

MILLBURY - Alexander W. Morris, 92 of Millbury, passed away in the comfort of his home on August 13, 2023 surrounded by loving family. He was born and raised in Worcester and was the oldest son of Alexander and Stella (Gorczyca).  He moved to Millbury with his family while in high school.  He was a 1950 graduate of St....

Jean M. Orrell

Jean M. Orrell

Aug 12, 2023

 

MILLBURY- Jean M. (Brenner) Orrell,90, passed away quietly on August 12, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Auburn.

She leaves her husband of 70 years, Donald Orrell.  Jean was predeceased by her son Keith Orrell of Upton.  She also leaves two sons, Gary Orrell of Charlton and Scott Orrell and his wife, Cheryl of Oxford; eight grandchildren and...

Theresa Ann McDermott

Theresa Ann McDermott

Aug 11, 2023

 

MILLBURY/DUDLEY – Theresa Ann (Minor) McDermott, 88, passed away on Friday, August 11th with her family by her side, after an illness.

Theresa leaves two children, Michelle M. Guaragno and her husband, Joseph of Dudley and Gordon K. Chase and his wife, Donna of Fort Lauderdale, FL; three grandchildren, Christopher Chase, Jenifer Chase Shade and Joseph A. Guaragno all...

Steven K. Grahn

Steven K. Grahn

Aug 9, 2023

 

LEICESTER - Steven Kent Grahn, 59, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2023.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Grahn and Janet (Picking) Grahn; his cousin, Jeryl (Picking) Anderson; and uncle, Robert K Picking. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Samantha Grahn-Dudley of Sterling and her husband Paul Dudley, and Rebecca Grahn of Harwich; his...

Celinarose Anne Miner

Celinarose Anne Miner

Aug 8, 2023

Celinarose Anne Miner, 62, passed away on August 8, 2023.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life by gathering for her Funeral Mass on Saturday, Sept. 9th at Noon in St. Brigid Church, 59 N. Main Street in Millbury.  Burial will be private.

Joseph "Joey" Deschenes

Joseph "Joey" Deschenes

Aug 8, 2023



MILLBURY – Joseph “Joey” Deschenes, 32, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023.

Joey is survived by his mother, Pam Buron of Auburn MA; his father Gerard Deschenes of Sutton, MA; his brother Ken Buron and his wife Vanessa of Hudsonville, MI; his brother Garrett Deschenes of Killingly, CT; his sister Christie Opatka and her husband...

Eileen M. Hamilton

Eileen M. Hamilton

Aug 6, 2023

MILLBURY – Eileen M. Hamilton, 67, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 6th in her lifelong home on Main Street.

Eileen was predeceased by her parents, Thomas A. Hamilton, Jr., and Patricia M. (Donohue) Hamilton. She leaves three brothers, Thomas P. Hamilton and his wife Susan of Marstons Mills; Robert J. Hamilton and his wife Jody Barron of Framingham;...

Alice L. Laffey

Alice L. Laffey

Jul 30, 2023

 

SUTTON – Alice L. Laffey, 78, an innovative Biblical scholar, a devoted mentor, and above all else, an inspirational teacher, died on July 30 after a brief illness.  Her sister, Marion Ferry, was by her side.

 

Alice was born in Pittsburgh, PA.  on December 1, 1944, the daughter of the late John J. And Marion C. Laffey.  In...