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Gary Ojerholm, Sr.

Gary Ojerholm, Sr.

Dec 16, 2020

MILLBURY – Gary P. Ojerholm, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 16th, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Worcester, MA. Living many years in Massachusetts before moving to Florida and returning to Millbury in 2010.  He leaves three children, Charlene M. Thibert and her husband,...

Gayle Blomstrom

Gayle Blomstrom

Dec 15, 2020

SUTTON – Gayle Ann Blomstrom, 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 15th, with only her son Caleb by her side, because it was unsafe to allow more than one visitor in the closed ward where she spent 24 days on a ventilator. The sole cause of her death was Covid-19.

James Brigham

James Brigham

Dec 7, 2020

SUTTON - James Burnap Brigham, Sr. died December 7, 2020 after a short illness.  He was 88 years old.

He leaves his wife, Nancy (Gravelin) Brigham; two sons, James Jr., Keir and his wife Gina, two daughters, Marcia Brigham Bull and Jennifer and her husband John Prevatt.  Nine grandchildren, Dr....

Jacqueline Nichols

Jacqueline Nichols

Dec 7, 2020

WORCESTER - Jacqueline “Jackie” Nichols, 77, died on December 7, 2020 following a period of failing health.  Jackie was born on January 9, 1943 on a cold icy day in Worcester.  Her parents were Raymond and Evelyn Wallman.  Raymond was given leave from the army during WWII to see his newborn daughter.

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Robert Bachand

Robert Bachand

Dec 5, 2020

SUTTON –Robert “Bob” A. Bachand, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 5.

Bob was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Crystal. He leaves his three children, Bonnie George and her partner Scott Feher of Elk Grove, CA, Jay Bachand and his wife, Sally Jo...

Lewis Rixham

Lewis Rixham

Dec 1, 2020

MILLBURY – Lewis H. Rixham, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 1st in St. Camillus Health Center.

Lewis’s wife of 75 years, June S. (Mossa) Rixham passed away in 2015.  He leaves four sons, Ronald Rixham of Jefferson, Russell Rixham and his wife, JoAnn of Millbury, Randall Rixham and...

Nancy Matton

Nancy Matton

Dec 1, 2020

MILLBURY – Nancy B. Matton, 86, died Tuesday, December 1st at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  Born in Fitchburg, she attended St Bernard’s School, then Worcester Schools after the family’s move in 1941 to Grafton Hill in Worcester.

Nancy leaves a sister Jeanne R. Chase of Millbury, nephews John W....

Irene Allard

Irene Allard

Nov 24, 2020

MILLBURY – Irene M. (Atchue) Allard, 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 24th after a brief illness.

Irene leaves two daughters, Irene Valerio and Theresa Garriepy and her husband, Donald all of Millbury; a daughter-in-law, Deborah Allard; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband, Henry...

Alice Nordstrom

Alice Nordstrom

Nov 20, 2020

MILLBURY – Alice H. (Braney) Nordstrom, 94, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20th after a brief illness.

Alice’s husband, Robert B. Nordstrom passed away in 2017.  She leaves two sons, Robert E. Nordstrom and his wife, Sheril and William B. Nordstrom and his wife, Sandra; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Kyle, Sarah...

Joseph Duso

Joseph Duso

Nov 20, 2020

MILLBURY – Joseph W. Duso, 87, died Friday Nov. 20th at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 62 years, Yvonne D. (White) Duso; a son Wayne W. Duso of Boston; three grandchildren, Alexandria Duso-Sparks, Benjamin Duso and Cameron Duso.  He is predeceased by his parents, Melvin F. and Louise...

Gerda Berg-Clapp

Gerda Berg-Clapp

Nov 10, 2020

STERLING - Gerda M. (Feuchtinger) Berg- Clapp, 94 years old, passed away peacefully in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA on November 10, 2020 after an illness.

She was born March 16, 1926 in Berlin, Germany, to the late Paul and Johanna Feuchtinger.  She lived many years...

Luigi Angelini, Jr.

Luigi Angelini, Jr.

Nov 9, 2020

MILLBURY - Luigi "Lou" L. Angelini Jr., 85, formerly of Leominster, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Nov. 9th.

Born in Leominster on Dec. 10, 1934, Lou is survived by his wife Joan of 35 years. He leaves daughters Jan, Jackie and Julie, stepsons Phillip and Gregg and stepdaughter Joan...

James Braney

James Braney

Nov 6, 2020

UXBRIDGE - James J. Braney, 73, formerly of Millbury, passed away on Friday, Nov. 6th surrounded by family.

Jim leaves his wife of 53 years, Linda V. (Senkarik) Braney; a son, William J. Braney and his wife, Kimberly of Cape Coral, Florida; two grandchildren, Elizabeth McAllister and William C. Braney...

Taylor Donnelly

Taylor Donnelly

Nov 3, 2020

MILLBURY – Taylor P. Donnelly, 86, died Tuesday, November 3rd surrounded by his loving family.

Taylor’s wife of 42 years, Shirley J. (Carlstrom) Donnelly died in 2003.  He leaves two children, Paul T. Donnelly and his wife, Leah of Lowell and Susan M. Donnelly of Boston; a brother, Thomas H. Donnelly of CA;...

Aurise Gagne

Aurise Gagne

Oct 31, 2020

SUTTON - Aurise Eva (L’Esperance) Gagne, 95, passed away in the early morning hours of October 31, 2020.

Aurise was born in Worcester, the daughter of Leo and Orise L’Esperance.  She is predeceased by her husband, Omer H. Gagne, son Roland, daughter Pauline Pierce, siblings Hector, Gerard and Paul L’Esperance...

Emma Levitre

Emma Levitre

Oct 26, 2020

MILLBURY – Emma R. (Laperriere) Levitre, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 26th at the Webster Manor,

surrounded by her family.

Emma is predeceased by her husband, Giles W. Levitre, Sr. and a son, Giles W. Levitre, Jr.; she leaves three sons, Gary...

Robert Richard

Robert Richard

Oct 18, 2020

SHREWSBURY/GRAFTON - Robert B. Richard, 88, passed away peacefully in St. Mary Health Care Center on Sunday, Oct. 18th.

Bob leaves four sons, Randy Richard and his wife, Jo-Ann of North Grosvenordale, CT, Raymond Richard and his wife, Antoinette of Swanzey, NH, Paul Richard and his wife, Kelly of Auburn...

Joseph Lulu

Joseph Lulu

Oct 16, 2020

SUTTON- Joseph R. Lulu, 85, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, October 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Joe leaves his wife of 61 years, Carol A. (Hackett) Lulu; Five children, Joseph R. Lulu Jr., Debra McGrath, Lisa Larosee, Michael Lulu, Tammy Anyon and...

Jeffrey Prue

Jeffrey Prue

Oct 13, 2020

WORCESTER / MILLBURY– Jeffrey A. Prue, 62, formerly of Millbury, passed away suddenly on October 13th after a period of declining health.

Jeff graduated from Millbury High School in 1975 and went on to enlist in the U.S Air Force. He was stationed at Lackland AFB in Texas and then in Albuquerque, NM and always talked of...

Richard Trudell

Richard Trudell

Oct 12, 2020

SUTTON – Richard R. Trudell, 78, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Oct. 12th, surrounded by his loving family.

Richard leaves his wife of 56 years, Judith (Blanchard) Trudell; his son, Michael Trudell and his wife, Heather of Grafton; two grandchildren, Livia and Alex.  He is predeceased by...