Obituaries

Ronald Provencal

Ronald Provencal

Oct 22, 2021

Ronald Ernest Provencal, previously of Spencer MA, died peacefully at his home in Rochdale, MA under the care of The Meadows facility staff after battling from sudden illness on October 22, 2021. He was 83 years old.

Ron was born July 29, 1938 in Millbury Massachusetts to his parents Ernest...

Gerard Laflash

Gerard Laflash

Oct 21, 2021

MILLBURY - Gerard F. Laflash, 97, died in his sleep, and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday October 21, 2021.

He leaves three children, Gerard Laflash and his wife Michelle, Andree Laflash, and Peter Laflash; 4 grandchildren and one great-grand daughter. He was predeceased by his wife...

Barry Astukewicz

Barry Astukewicz

Oct 20, 2021

Barry J Astukewicz, 72, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Advinia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Northbridge.  He resided in Sutton for thirty-eight years with his partner, Marie Jolly. Barry leaves four daughters, Barbara Heney of Worcester, Sharon Duquette and her husband Henry of Millbury, Linda Hicks and her husband William of Sutton and Kate Dansereau and her partner...

Victor Army, Jr.

Victor Army, Jr.

Oct 13, 2021

MILLBURY-Victor A. Army, Jr., age 87, formerly of Grafton passed away peacefully Monday, October 11th in his home.

He leaves his beloved wife of 64 years, Valerie J. (Cooke) Army; three children, Lynne V. Zucchi and her husband, Jeff Zucchi of North Kingstown, RI, Russell V. Army and his wife,...

Joanne Christie

Joanne Christie

Oct 13, 2021

SUTTON – Joanne B. (Baroni) Christie, 65, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, Oct. 13th surrounded by her loving family

Joanne leaves her loving husband of 44 years, David A. Christie; three sons, Steven A. Christie of Sutton, Bryan D. Christie of Somerville and David A. Carlson and...

Thomas Silva

Thomas Silva

Oct 12, 2021

Worcester/Falmouth - Thomas M. Silva, 80, passed away on Tuesday, October 12th. He is predeceased by his wife and partner in life, Joanne “Duffy” Silva; his parents Claude and Georgina (Oliver) Silva and a brother William Silva.

He leaves behind a son Patrick Silva and wife Danielle of Lancaster; a daughter Jeanne (Silva)...

Osler Coonan

Osler Coonan

Oct 12, 2021

ROCHDALE - Osler K. Coonan, 92 of Rochdale passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital on Tuesday, October 12th.  Her husband, of 39 years, Walter Coonan died in 1988.

She leaves a daughter, Patricia Frankian and husband Mark of Sutton,...

Lucy Richford

Lucy Richford

Oct 11, 2021

MILLBURY – Lucy “Meme” P. (Grenier) Richford, 81, passed away on October 11th, in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Lucy’s husband of 53 years, Leonard "Pepe" R. Richford passed away in 2010.  She leaves 8 children, Leonard Richford, Jr., Guy Richford and his wife, Barbara, John Richford, Craig Richford...

Lillian Macdonald

Lillian Macdonald

Oct 10, 2021

MILLBURY – Lillian M. (Gosselin) MacDonald, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 10, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Her husband Howard MacDonald of 66 years, died in 2019. She leaves three daughters, Debra Post of Millbury, Linda Bjorn and her husband Don of Sutton and Carol Perron...

Lien Tran

Lien Tran

Oct 7, 2021

MILLBURY - Lien K. Tran, 32, passed away on October 7, 2021, after struggling for years with a mental illness.

Lien is survived by her beautiful and courageous daughter Reina, parents, Tuyen and Lieu, her siblings, Dieu, Zum, Hanh, Tina, Quinton and Loan, and 9 nieces and nephews.

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Michelle La Vallee

Michelle La Vallee

Oct 4, 2021

MILLBURY – Michelle Ann (Newlands) La Vallee, 54, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Monday, October 4th.

Michelle leaves her three daughters, Renee L. La Vallee of Millbury, Stephanie M. La Vallee of Millbury, and Lauren A. La Vallee of Spencer; five grandchildren, Dante, Aiden, Alianna, Marabella...

Mary Casey

Mary Casey

Oct 3, 2021

WORCESTER – Mary Anne (Mikelonis) Casey, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3rd after a brief illness.

Mary Anne leaves her niece, Brittany M. Davis; three stepchildren, John P. Casey, Brian E. Casey and Christine A. O’Neil.  She is predeceased by her husband, Jack Casey, sister Elizabeth...

Marsha Ford

Marsha Ford

Sep 27, 2021

SOUTH GRAFTON - Marsha (Desrosiers) Ford 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family’s love on Monday, September 27th after a sudden illness at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester MA.

She leaves behind a loving and devoted family including her husband Bill Ford, a son...

Jason Carney

Jason Carney

Sep 26, 2021

WHITINSVILLE - Jason A. Carney, 41, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 26th.

He leaves behind his father, James Carney and his wife, Hillary of Uxbridge, his stepsister, Amelia Fox and her husband, Brian and their 4-month-old son, Grey of Shrewsbury, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jason’s...

Brendin Lange

Brendin Lange

Sep 26, 2021

SUTTON - Brendin John Lange, 39, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 26th in Alabama.

He is survived by his mother Cheri A. (Bazinet) Lange, three brothers, Gregory P. Lange Jr. and his wife Mary, William J. Lange and his partner H. Glenn Scott, Jamie C. Lange, and...

Emilie Welch

Emilie Welch

Sep 24, 2021

MILLBURY – Emilie M. (Fortune) Welch, 79, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, September 24th after a brief illness.

Emilie’s husband of 46 years, Donald J. Welch, Sr. passed in 2012. She is survived by her three children, Ann Marie Duddy and her husband, Lawrence...

Richard Angers

Richard Angers

Sep 23, 2021

MILLBURY – Richard E. Angers, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23rd at home.

Richie is survived by his beloved and dedicated wife of 50 years, Linda Angers; his devoted children, Christine N. Murphey of Millbury, Jennifer S. Silva and her husband Colin of Worcester, and Technical Sargent Brian...

Ellen Pojani

Ellen Pojani

Sep 15, 2021

DAVENPORT, FL - Ellen “Irene” Pojani died on September 15, 2021 in Florida with her loving husband by her side. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan.

Irene was married to Christie Ligor Pojani for 68 years and lived in Millbury Massachusetts many years before retiring to Central Florida.  She was a stay-at-home mother, hairdresser, school bus driver,...

Gail Bobulis

Gail Bobulis

Sep 14, 2021

MIDDLEBORO - Gail L. (Anderson) Bobulis, 74, passed away peacefully on September 14th at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a brief illness.

She leaves behind a loving husband of 52 years, Anthony Bobulis of Middleboro, a daughter and best friend, Michelle Clark of Millbury, a wonderful son-in-law, Nate Clark...