Obituaries

Elizabeth Babine

Elizabeth Babine

Sep 12, 2021

MILLBURY - Elizabeth "Bette" J. (McKenna) Babine passed away peacefully on September 12th at the Beaumont Nursing home in Westboro where she resided during this past year.

Bette leaves behind five children: Robert D. Babine and his partner Judie Auger of Boston, Ma., Brian C. Babine, of Holden, Ma.,...

Charles Burke

Charles Burke

Sep 11, 2021

MILLBURY – Charles J. Burke, 79, passed away on Saturday, September 11th in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Charlie leaves his wife of 59 years, Diane Marie Anna (Ducharme) Burke; two sons, Charles A. Burke and his wife, Joanne of Millbury and Richard A. Burke of Millbury; one...

Earl Finne

Earl Finne

Sep 10, 2021

Earl B. Finne passed away peacefully in his home on Dorothy Pond in Millbury in the early morning hours of September 10, 2021 after a long and well lived life of 94 years. His Earthly journey has ended and he is now with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Earl...

Paula Buffone

Paula Buffone

Sep 7, 2021

NAPLES, FL - It is with great sadness that the family of Paula Buffone announce her passing on September 7, 2021, quietly at her home following a long illness in Naples, Florida. Paula, loving wife of her husband, Mark Buffone and best friend of 37 plus years will be forever remembered as she was his heart...

Nola Strom

Nola Strom

Sep 2, 2021

MILLBURY - Nola J. (Mossa) Strom, 85, peacefully passed away Thursday September 2nd after fighting a year long battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was surrounded by her loving family.

Nola leaves two sons, Keith Strom and Timothy Strom and his wife, Michelle of Millbury; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; one...

Bruce Gustafson Jr.

Bruce Gustafson Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

MILLBURY – Bruce E. Gustafson Jr., 34, died Tuesday Aug. 31st in his sleep at home.

He leaves his daughter, Lylah Gustafson and her mother, Jayde Ditullio; his father and best friend, Bruce E. Gustafson Sr. and his mother, Karen M. (Benson) Gustafson of Millbury; a sister, Kristi and her...

Joseph Golinski, Sr.

Joseph Golinski, Sr.

Aug 24, 2021

MILLBURY – Joseph J. Golinski, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24th surrounded by his family.

Joe’s wife of 48 years, Harriette S. (White) Golinski passed away in 2003.  He leaves three children, Joseph J. Golinski, Jr. and his wife, Mary of Sarasota, FL, Michael P. Golinski, Sr....

Gordon Army

Gordon Army

Aug 14, 2021

WORCESTER - Gordon Willard Army, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2021, surrounded by his family and friends.

Gordon was born in Millbury, Massachusetts on January 12, 1942 to the late Anthony and Elna (Anderson) Army.  He is survived by...

Thomas Tighe, Jr.

Thomas Tighe, Jr.

Aug 14, 2021

SUTTON - Thomas J. Tighe, Jr., 92 passed away peacefully surrounded by his daughters on Saturday, August 14. Tom's loving wife of 53 years Joan "Cookie" Tighe passed away in 2003 and a daughter Christine Bolduc in 2012. He leaves behind three daughters, Michele Gaudette of Webster, Debra Hamm and her husband Paul of Sutton, Patricia...

Elwyn Knowlton

Elwyn Knowlton

Aug 13, 2021

MILLBURY- Elwyn A. Knowlton, 91, died Friday, Aug. 13th at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

His wife Mary M. (Racicot) Knowlton died in 2019.  He leaves two sons, Steven E. Knowlton and his wife, Judy of Millbury, David J. Knowlton and his wife, Norma of Jefferson, a daughter Sandra...

Glenn Wians

Glenn Wians

Aug 13, 2021

MILLBURY – Glenn D. Wians, 63, passed away on Friday, August 13th in his home with his loving wife by his side.

Glenn leaves his wife of 40 years, Susan L. (Merchant) Wians; four siblings, Dr. Frank H. Wians, Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Texas, Carol Sawyer of Hudson,...

Donna Lechasseur

Donna Lechasseur

Aug 6, 2021

WORCESTER- Donna Jean (Piasta) LeChasseur, 71, formerly of Millbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Friday, August 6, 2021, from complications related to Parkinson’s Disease.

Donna graduated from Millbury High School in 1968 and was active in several sports and clubs. She received her Bachelor of Science from Anna...

Kathleen O'Connor

Kathleen O'Connor

Aug 5, 2021

MILLBURY – Kathleen M. (Krumsiek) O’Connor, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5th in UMass Medical Center after a short illness.

Kathleen’s husband of 40 years, James F. O’Connor passed away in 1996. Kathleen leaves 6 children and their spouses, Laurie and Joseph Zilioli of Concord, Kathleen (Kelly) and...

Agatha Donisvitch

Agatha Donisvitch

Aug 4, 2021

MILLBURY - Agatha “Aggie” Donisvitch, 93, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021 at Lutheran Rehab.

Aggie is predeceased by her two sons, Raymond Jr and Paul. She leaves behind her ex-husband, Raymond Sr, four grandchildren. Alek and Jordan with whom she lived, and Jared and  Alicia ,...

Christine Dulmaine

Christine Dulmaine

Aug 3, 2021

AUBURN – Christine M. Dulmaine, 53, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 3rd in UMASS Medical Center.

Christine leaves her father, Ronald "Roger" Dulmaine of Sutton; her brother, Marc Dulmaine and his wife, Kimberly of Sutton; longtime partner, Curt Dufries; She is predeceased...

Casey Bulger

Casey Bulger

Jul 31, 2021

MILLBURY - Casey Joseph Bulger died instantly on July 31, 2021 in Millbury, MA from a motorcycle accident at the age of 21.  He has left us all too soon, but in the time that he was given, Casey truly lived life.

Casey always loved anything with handlebars,...

Peter Chunis

Peter Chunis

Jul 31, 2021

MILLBURY - Peter Paul Chunis, 87, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021, at home with his loving family by his side.

Pete was the son of Joseph and Vincenta (Aiducavich) Chunis of Millbury and graduating from Millbury High School in 1952, where he played football and was a member...

Scott Gully, Jr.

Scott Gully, Jr.

Jul 29, 2021

MILLBURY - Scott A Gully Jr., 31, passed away on July 29, 2021 surrounded by family and friends at UMass after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Scott was preceded by his father Scott A. Gully Sr. and his grandfather Francis A Daviau Sr. He is survived by...

William Estabrook

William Estabrook

Jul 29, 2021

MILLBURY –

William T. “Bill” Estabrook, 86 passed away on July 29, 2021 due to complications with his heart, which prevented him from needed surgery.

He leaves his wife, Yvonne (Mailloux) Estabrook; a sister, Shirley Peterson and her husband, David of Bridgewater; two nieces, Linda DeNeering and her husband, Wesley of Ashland and Kate Leach...

Janet Grahn

Janet Grahn

Jul 24, 2021

MILLBURY - Janet Evelyn (Picking) Grahn, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on July 24, 2021 from complications of dementia. Born in Worcester, MA, Janet was a lifelong resident of Millbury. A 1958 graduate of Millbury High School, Janet went on to obtain her associates degree in Accounting from the New...