Brian E. Fjellman
Mar 10, 2025
MILLBURY – Brian E. Fjellman, 62, passed away after a short illness at UMass Memorial Hospital on March 10th, 2025.
He is predeceased by parents, Edwin and Ruth (Belsito) Fjellman and his brother, Barry Fjellman. Brian leaves behind cousins, aunts and other family members including a sister-in-law, Debra Woodbury.
Born in Worcester, Brian spent much of his career as a Grounds Maintenance...
Barbara A. King
Mar 8, 2025
Barbara A. (Moquin) King, age 89, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 8th, International Women’s Day, after a short illness. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Edward M. King, her son Timothy P. King, and her two brothers, Joseph J. Moquin and Raymond P. Moquin, Jr.
Barbara leaves her seven loving children,...
Linda K. Desrosiers
Mar 5, 2025
SUTTON – Linda K. (Tankis) Desrosiers, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th.
Linda was born in Concord, MA to Joseph “John” & Eva (Miscoe) Tankis. She is survived by two daughters, Tina Bellville and Tammy Dykstra; a grandson, Wesley Dykstra; a brother, Peter Tankis and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Desrosiers.
Linda had a...
Carl E. Scott
Mar 3, 2025
Carl E. Scott, lovingly known as "Cappy," spent his last day with all of his family members before slipping away peacefully early in the morning on March 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as vast and vibrant as the outdoors he adored. His life was a grand adventure, shaped hand-in-hand with his beloved wife, Astrid, whom he married and cherished...
Mark Curtis
Mar 2, 2025
ORLAND, ME – Mark Curtis, 62, formerly of Sutton, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Mark leaves his mother, Susan, brother, Gordon, and sisters, Dawn, Julie, and Nicole as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Gordon and his two dogs and loving companions, George and Ranger.
Mark lived in Orland...
John "Jack" Grehoski
Feb 25, 2025
Jack Grehoski December 8, 1945 – February 25, 2025
From the moment my sister and I were born, my Uncle Jack showed up for us like a second father. He and my aunt took us in for weekends so often when we were little that their home, “the big house,” became our personal playground. We’d roam, explore, and inevitably get into...
Francis A. Couture
Feb 25, 2025
Millbury, MA – Francis A Couture, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 25 at UMass Memorial.
Fran leaves 4 Children Joanne and her husband Charles Burke, Brenda and her husband Gary Labreck all of Millbury. Steven and his wife Cheri of Florida, Michael and his wife Dreama of Virginia. His former wife Jeannette Leboeuf Couture of Virginia. He also leaves...
William H. Eklund
Feb 24, 2025
SUTTON – William H. Eklund, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24th in his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Bill leaves two sons, Paul W. Eklund and his wife, Patti of Sutton and Richard W. Eklund and his wife, Hilary of Brandon, FL; a daughter, Nancy A. Ryan of Sutton; three grandchildren, John Eklund of...
Lorraine B. Zuidema
Feb 24, 2025
Lorraine B. (Renaud) Zuidema, 98, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on February 24, 2025. Born in Millbury, Massachusetts, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Theodore and Florida (Duhamel) Renaud.
Lorraine's journey through life was marked by hard work and deep affection and commitment to her family. She was the beloved wife of the late...
Ernest Randell
Feb 20, 2025
MILLBURY/SUTTON - Ernest “Ernie” Randell passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Mary Jane (Wickham) Randell, and his children: Maureen and her husband Patrick Marek of Winona, MN; Thomas Randell and his wife Barbara of Auburn; Stephen...
Kevin M. Ellis
Feb 17, 2025
MILLBURY, MA – Kevin Michael Ellis, 67, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours at his home on February 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kevin leaves his wife of 24 years, Donna Martin-Ellis. His children: Elizabeth and her husband Packie Cairns, Micheil Ellis of Georgia, Sarah Ellis of Framingham, Chris and his wife Nichole Hutchinson of Uxbridge,...
Camille J. Cormier
Feb 13, 2025
Camille Cormier passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at The Highlands in Fitchburg, MA after a brief illness.
He is survived by his children Monique Lavoie and her husband Leon of Fitchburg, MA, Theresa Tripaldi and her husband James of Millbury, MA, Tina Girdlestone and her husband Donald of Easton, MA, Roger Cormier and his wife Melissa of Northbridge,...
Mabel V. Edwards
Feb 11, 2025
Mabel Violet (Bennett) Edwards of Auburndale Village in Newton, MA passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on February 11, 2025.
Mabel leaves behind three siblings, Mrs. Dorothy Tyler of Milwaukee WI, Mrs. Michael Sauro of Hendersonville, NC and Shirley Haglund of Auburn MA; many nieces & nephews.
Mabel was a housekeeper and babysitter for many years. She also worked at...
Mary Diane Brisson
Feb 11, 2025
SERVICES ARE STILL BEING HELD AS SCHEDULED
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Diane Brisson (Boutilier), 73, on February 11, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Diane was born on July 13, 1951, in Worcester, MA, to the late Margaret Cristo Boutilier and Lawrence "Boots" Boutilier of Millbury, MA. She was...
Robert C Giannette
Feb 9, 2025
Robert C Giannette, 60, also known as Bob or ‘Zakk,' passed away earlier this Sunday, February 9, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He was surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Bob defied all odds after his initial diagnosis in June 2023, when he learned he had Stage 4 cancer and an estimated one month to live. Instead, through...
Florence Stowe
Feb 7, 2025
Services Announced
Florence's Memorial Service Will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00 (noon)
First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, 19 Church Road in Shrewsbury
Reception to follow and all are welcome
SHREWSBURY, MA — Florence (Schillereff) Stowe died February 7, 2025, after a long illness. Florence was one of five children of Jacob and Mary (Eisenach) Schillereff, born in Casper, Wyoming. She...
Glen T. Phillips
Feb 5, 2025
Surrounded by his loving family and the tunes of James Taylor, Glen Phillips departed this world on February 5, 2025 and entered the spirit realm. After enduring years of pain, he has finally found relief and is now at peace, reunited with his cherished loved ones, both furry and human, who have crossed over before him. Surely, his beloved brother...
Philip Henry Walsh
Feb 2, 2025
Philip Henry Walsh, 74, died at his home in Sutton on February 2, 2025, after several years battling cancer. He was born in Newton, Massachusetts and grew up in both Natick and Wellesley, but it was central Massachusetts, where he settled with his family, that Phil truly considered home. He is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 44 years,...
Rose Murray
Jan 26, 2025
MILLBURY - Rose (Chesnis) Murray, 86, died January 26, 2025 peacefully at Christopher House, Worcester, MA.
Rose was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, James Murray, Sr. in 2019.
She leaves six children: Jamie (Alfred) Armin, Lisa Corbin, James (Margaret) Murray, Jr., Susan Karlson, Mary McCarthy, John (Nicole) Murray, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rose loved being a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
There...
Raymond H. Pierce, Jr.
Jan 22, 2025
Raymond Henry Pierce Jr., 95, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Marie (DeLorme) Pierce of Sutton. He is also survived by his son Brad and his wife Cathy of Sutton, a granddaughter Jamie Rae McNally and her husband Taylor and great granddaughter Lawrence Rae of Brookfield.
He...