Obituaries

Shawn Murray

Shawn Murray

Aug 22, 2020

MILLBURY - Shawn M. Murray, 22, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, August 22nd.

Shawn leaves his mother, Jennifer L. (Carriere) Murray of Oxford, his father Michael H. Murray and his wife, Rusty of Worcester; his sister, Allison Murray of Oxford; three step brothers, Christopher Plitouke of Southbridge,...

Oliver Knight, Jr.

Oliver Knight, Jr.

Aug 20, 2020

MILLBURY – Oliver F. Knight, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20th after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Oliver leaves his wife of 50 years, Paula (Berlin) Knight and three sons: Oliver F. Knight III & wife Amy, Ryan B. Knight, and Andrew W....

Edward Taylor, Jr.

Edward Taylor, Jr.

Aug 17, 2020

MILLBURY – Edward A. Taylor, Jr., 67, passed away suddenly, after being stricken ill in his home on August 17th.

Ed leaves his sister, Deborah Boisseau and her husband, Denis of Millbury; two brothers, Steven Taylor and his wife, Mary of Shrewsbury and Mark Taylor and his wife, Lori of...

Kathy Mcfarlin

Kathy Mcfarlin

Aug 14, 2020

MILLBURY - Kathy (Hunt) McFarlin, 64, died unexpectedly, after being stricken ill at home on August 13th.

Kathy graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1974 and served in the United States Air Force. She is survived by her daughter Harmony and her husband Robert, her son Jeremy and his wife...

Diane Dion

Diane Dion

Aug 12, 2020

MILLBURY – Diane A. (Rock) Dion, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12th in her home, surrounded by her family.

Diane’s husband, Francis Dion passed in 2012.  She leaves two daughters, Karen Charpentier of North Grafton and Lori Walz of Springfield; five grandchildren, Brittany, Kristen, Andrew, Jordan and Matthew,...

Nancy Bordeaux

Nancy Bordeaux

Jul 26, 2020

CHATHAM, MA / FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Nancy G. (Frappier) Bordeaux, 85, born in Barre VT.  A resident of Chatham MA and Fort Lauderdale, FL died July 26th.in Florida.  Nancy was the wife of the late Richard A. Bordeaux and daughter of the late Benoit and Florence (Jacques) Frappier.

She was...

Joan Graves

Joan Graves

Jul 8, 2020

MILLBURY – Joan M. (McSherry) Graves, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 8th, surrounded by her family.

Joan’s husband of 63 years, Albert L. Graves passed in 2018.  She leaves a daughter, Joanne Cronkhite of Millbury; two sons, Thomas C. Graves and his wife,...

Maxine Fjellman

Maxine Fjellman

Jul 7, 2020

MILLBURY - Maxine (Bengtson) Fjellman, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 7th, after a long illness.

She is survived by three children, Sandy Smith and her husband, Paul of Florida, Sally Glavin and her husband, Ed of New Hampshire and Carl Fjellman and his wife, Debra of Millbury; seven grandchildren, Stacia,...

James Mclaughlin

James Mclaughlin

Jul 5, 2020

MILLBURY - James “Jim” F. McLaughlin, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 5, 2020 at the age of 90.

Jim was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Maureen, who passed away in 2018. He is survived by six children; Patricia Antaya and...

Claire Desrosiers

Claire Desrosiers

Jun 21, 2020

MILLBURY - Claire M. (Hebert) Desrosiers, 99, died at Dodge Park Rest Home on Sunday, June 21, 2020 peacefully and comfortably after a long earthly journey. She has joined her Lord that she served faithfully.

She leaves 3 children, her son, Roger L. Desrosiers of Millbury,...

Barbara Pearson

Barbara Pearson

Jun 21, 2020

MILLBURY – Barbara M. (Copp) Pearson, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, June 21st, after a battle with cancer.

Barbara leaves her husband of 62 years, Robert L. Pearson; three children, Robert E. Pearson, Cynthia L. Pearson and John C. Pearson and his wife, Frances all of...

Helen Largess Crewe

Helen Largess Crewe

Jun 20, 2020

SUTTON – Helen T. (McGovern) Largess Crewe, 92 died Saturday, June 20th at her home after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family.

She is predeceased by her 1st husband, Robert S. Largess and her 2nd husband, John L. Crewe III.  She leaves two sons, Robert S. Largess and...

Howard Morgan

Howard Morgan

Jun 18, 2020

WORCESTER - Howard J. Morgan, 88, “Morgan”, “Dad”, “Bampi”, passed away in his home surrounded by family on June 18th, 2020.

Born on January 28, 1932 in Matawan NJ, Howard was a sharp-shooter, and cook in the Korean War from 1951-1954. After the war he worked various jobs including painting in...

Marie Squiers

Marie Squiers

Jun 17, 2020

MILLBURY - Marie “Dolly” Squiers age 70, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on June 17, 2020.

Marie was predeceased by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 50 years, George Squiers Sr, son, Stephen Squiers, mother, Joan Faneuf Gubber, and brother...

Nan Holmes

Nan Holmes

Jun 16, 2020

SUTTON - Nan (Daly) Holmes, passed into the kingdom God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 16, 2020.

Nan was the second child of William and Anita Daly, born August 5, 1956.  As a child living in upstate New York she excelled in school, loved to swim,...

Roseann Haley

Roseann Haley

Jun 13, 2020

SUTTON & MILLBURY - Roseann M. (Turner) Haley, 76, died Saturday, June 13th at home in Grafton after a long illness.

She leaves three children, James Haley and his wife, Brenda of Holden, Laura Orphin and her husband, Keith of Manchaug and Lynn Bernard of Northbridge; seven grandchildren, Corey Bernard,...

Peter Davis

Peter Davis

Jun 12, 2020

NEW BRAINTREE - Peter Davis, 55, of New Braintree, passed away June 12th, after a long illness.

He is survived by his mother, Willa (Morse) Davis, three brothers, Rev. Cliff Davis and his wife Beverly of Millbury, Bob Davis and his wife, Sherry of Worcester, and Greg Davis of Worcester; 2 sisters, Elaine Davis of New Braintree and Rebecca...

Arthur Vallee

Arthur Vallee

Jun 12, 2020

MILLBURY - Arthur “Artie” Vallee, 63, passed away on Friday, June 12th at Memorial Hospital in Worcester due to declining health issues.  He was laid to rest in a private service at Central Cemetery in Millbury on Tuesday, June 16th.

He leaves his mother Dorothy, his daughter Kristina, his two...

Beverly Niemiec

Beverly Niemiec

Jun 12, 2020

Beverly A. (Brady) Niemiec, 77, died Friday, June 12th at St. Vincent Hospital, in Worcester.

She leaves four children, Deborah M. Brady of West Boylston, Joanne A. Bergstrom and her husband Peter Bergstrom Sr. of Millbury, Francis J. Niemiec Jr. of Lowell and Audra Niemiec, with whom she resided in Millbury; two sisters, Sandra M. Provencal of...

David Brusa

David Brusa

Jun 7, 2020

SPENCER – David J. Brusa, 48, formerly of Millbury, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 7th in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

David leaves his wife, Sheri Bergeron; sons, Randy Keyes, Jesse Laythe, and Justin Laythe; step children, Amanda Bergeron and Daniel Laythe; a granddaughter, Lia...