Obituaries

Barbara A. Conger

Barbara A. Conger

Dec 26, 2024

Barbara A. (Comptois) Conger, 83, of Millbury, MA, passed away peacefully on December 26th. Known affectionately by all as “the nicest lady,” Barbara brought joy and warmth to everyone she met with her cheerful spirit and caring nature.

A devoted lifelong member of the Millbury Baptist Church, Barbara was actively involved in the Women’s Council and enjoyed sending greeting cards to...

Paul T. Rovezzi

Paul T. Rovezzi

Dec 23, 2024

Paul Thomas Rovezzi, born on March 4, 1958, in Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, in Plano, TX after a three-year battle with cancer.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Cynthia, and his three daughters: Kelly (Michael) Swanson, Kristen Rovezzi, and Jennifer Rovezzi. He is also survived by his father Joseph Rovezzi, his five brothers, and grandchildren...

John M. Haynes

John M. Haynes

Dec 21, 2024

John M. Haynes, 86, of Millbury, MA passed peacefully on Saturday, December 21, surrounded by his family. Born on October 15, 1938, he was the son of William and Elsie (Briddon) Haynes and was proud to have been a Millbury resident in his youth and adulthood. 

Mr. Haynes was a graduate of Millbury Memorial High School. Following high school, he attended...

Carolyn J. Dinsdale

Carolyn J. Dinsdale

Dec 19, 2024

MILLBURY - Carolyn June (Taylor) Dinsdale, 86, passed away peacefully in Worcester on December 19, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Worcester, MA. to Earl Taylor, Sr. and Mary Ann (Lawson) Taylor. 

Carolyn, also known as Lynn, had many talents. She had a ceramic studio, loved baking, crocheting, shopping, trips to Foxwoods, enjoyed fishing, and spending time with her...

Tina (Fiorentino) Howard

Tina (Fiorentino) Howard

Dec 14, 2024

OXFORD – Tina Marie (Fiorentino) Howard, 63, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 14th with her loving husband and family by her side.

Tina leaves her husband of 44 years, David L. Howard; two children, Jas and Brian Howard; her mother, Irene (Lemieux) Fiorentino; two siblings, Michael Fiorentino and his wife, Janet and Nancy Russo; a sister in law, Kathy Boggs...

Karen J. Conlon

Karen J. Conlon

Dec 14, 2024

SUTTON - Karen J. (Cooper) Conlon, 78, passed away peacefully December 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Worcester to Alton and Bernice (Bertrand) Cooper, Karen was raised in Grafton, graduating from Grafton High School in 1964. She worked for many years in office administration. She especially enjoyed her time with Lord Corporation and Reale Fitzgerald.

Karen was the beloved...

Philippe H. Gibeault

Philippe H. Gibeault

Dec 13, 2024

MILLBURY – Philippe “Phil” Henry Gibeault Sr, 87 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 13, 2024.

Philippe is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy A. Gibeault; his daughter, Ramona Haskins and husband, Douglas of Oxford; his son, Philippe H. Gibeault Jr and his wife, Marion of Millbury; his grandchildren, Douglas Haskins Jr and...

Douglas W. Field

Douglas W. Field

Dec 12, 2024

DUDLEY- Douglas W. Field, 81, formerly of Millbury, passed away peacefully in his home on December 12th surrounded by his loving family.

 Doug leaves his wife of 56 years, Nancy J. Field, his daughter, Melissa Damelio and son-in-law Frank Damelio, his daughter Michelle and her husband Marco Goncalves all of Dudley. He also leaves behind his wonderful grandsons Jacob and Nicholas...

Lorraine E. Sokol

Lorraine E. Sokol

Dec 11, 2024

SUTTON - Lorraine E. (Fayard) Sokol, 77, known to everyone as “Pidge”, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. 

Pidge leaves her husband of 55 years, Paul Sokol of Sutton; her three children Carolyn Deschene of Oxford, Stephanie Bazinet and her husband Andrew of Grafton, and Paul Sokol Jr. and his wife Kimberly of Lunenberg; her five grandchildren Madeline, Lilya, Jonah,...

Audrey M. Stairs

Audrey M. Stairs

Dec 10, 2024

Audrey M. Stairs, 93, a longtime resident of Millbury, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital on December 10th with family members by her side.

She leaves three sons, Bradley J. Stairs of Millbury and daughter-in-law Joan Stairs, Douglas R. Stairs and his wife Karen of Boylston, and William K. Stairs of Red Springs, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Ryan, Alexander, Zachary,...

Gerald Donahue

Gerald Donahue

Dec 9, 2024

SUTTON/HOLDEN - Gerald Donahue, a man loved and admired by many for his kindness, humor, and character went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2024 at the age of 88. 

Jerry was born on June 25, 1936 to Laurence and Alice (McGinn) Donahue in Providence, Rhode Island. He leaves the love of his life, his wife of...

Sandra V. Griggs

Sandra V. Griggs

Dec 9, 2024

MILLBURY- Sandra V. Griggs, 60, passed away peacefully at Brigham and Women’s hospital on Monday December 9 surrounded by her loved ones after a 6-week battle with lung disease. 

Sandy leaves behind the love of her life for over fifteen years John Grady; four children Samantha A. Daou and her husband Jimmy of Whitinsville; Jarred M. Griggs of Worcester, Emily M....

Michael D. Zdonczyk

Michael D. Zdonczyk

Dec 5, 2024

WORCESTER – Michael D. Zdonczyk, 60, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5th.

Michael leaves his mother, Jeanette (Moore) Zdonczyk; a sister, Patricia J. Mahoney; two brothers, Robert M. Zdonczyk and John E. Zdonczyk; six nephews, two nieces, five great nieces and three great nephews; many other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Mike is predeceased by his father, Robert L. Zdonczyk, who...

Cameron Joseph Boisvert

Cameron Joseph Boisvert

Dec 3, 2024

Cameron Joseph Boisvert

December 3, 2024

WAKEFIELD/MILLBURY

 It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we share the passing of our precious son, Cameron Joseph Boisvert, who was born at 2:43am on December 3, 2024. Cameron gently entered heaven’s gates shortly after, due to complications from a rare kidney disease. While Cameron’s time with us was brief, he left us knowing only...

John J. Mulhane

John J. Mulhane

Dec 1, 2024

MILLBURY/WORCESTER - John J. Mulhane, 80, died Sunday Dec. 1st at CareOne Nursing Home in Millbury.

He leaves two brothers, his twin brother, Stuart D. Mulhane and his wife, Mary Lou of Millbury and his brother, Dennis M. Mulhane Jr. and his wife, Nancy of Sutton; a niece, Emily Crandall and two nephews, Matthew Mulhane and Nicholas Mulhane. He was born...

Richard A. Brown

Richard A. Brown

Nov 29, 2024

MILLBURY – Richard A. Brown, 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2024 surrounded by family after a period of declining health.

He was born February 15, 1949, the son of Chester H. and Marjorie L. Brown

He leaves five children Timothy Land of OR, Richard Brown and his wife Jennifer of FL, Christie Pooler of MA, Matthew Pooler and his...

Ronald Dame

Ronald Dame

Nov 29, 2024

 MILLBURY- Ronald A. Dame, 61, passed away surrounded by friends and family on November 29, in St. Vincents Hospital, Worcester.

Ron leaves his two children, a son, Ronald Dame, of Dudley, a daughter, Emily G Dame, of Grafton; his brother John Dame, of Millbury, and his sister, Lisa Pinto, of Sutton. He leaves many cherished friends, three in particular, Kevin Gaulin,...

Patricia J. Gemme

Patricia J. Gemme

Nov 25, 2024

MILLBURY – Patricia J. (Lindsay) Gemme, 96, daughter of the late Winfred J. and Margaret M. (Jacques) Lindsay, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 25th with her loving family by her side. 

Patricia’s husband of 50 years, Arthur J. Gemme passed away in 1998. She leaves her younger brother, Richard J. Lindsay of North Brookfield, and her sister-in-law, Kathy Lindsay of...

Richard D. Baroni

Richard D. Baroni

Nov 23, 2024

MILLBURY - Richard Donald Baroni, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, at the age of 82.

Richard was predeceased by his parents, Whisty and Sylvia (Veroneau) Baroni, his brothers Anthony and Ray Baroni, his nephew Jason Baroni, and his niece Joanne B. Christie, with whom he was very close. He is survived by his sister, Rosalie Baroni; his nephews, Michael...

Joan O'Connor

Joan O'Connor

Nov 22, 2024

MILLBURY - Joan O’Connor, 74, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, with family by her side and visited by many in her last days. Born on November 14, 1950, to Grace and Donald Kasputis, Joan spent her childhood by Dorothy Pond in Millbury. After living in Shrewsbury for several years, she returned to her beloved hometown in 1999, where...