Obituaries

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...

Wendy Lee Bergeron

Wendy Lee Bergeron

Nov 12, 2024

Wendy Lee Bergeron, 65, of Barre, MA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family, following a courageous 16-year battle with ovarian cancer. 

She was born on February 18, 1959, to George Poirier and the late Jean McGovern in Millbury, MA, where she spent her childhood and young adulthood. Wendy devoted much of her life to...

JoAnne Rafferty

JoAnne Rafferty

Nov 11, 2024

SUTTON - JoAnne (Charest) Rafferty, 94, left peacefully to meet her angels in heaven on Monday, November 11, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving children to whom she was devoted.  Joanne was born in Worcester to Arsene, Sr. (affectionately known as Pelky) and Alice (Saucier) Charest on April 11, 1930. She graduated from Commerce High School and Salter’s Secretarial...

Susan L. Henault

Susan L. Henault

Nov 6, 2024

SUTTON – Susan L. (Osgood) Henault, 84, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, Nov. 6th surrounded by her loving family. 

Susan leaves her four children, John C. Henault and his wife, Paula of Sutton, Donna M. Sheehan and her husband, Kevin of North Grafton, Michelle M. Henault of Grafton and Cathy S. Maranda and her husband, Brian of Grafton;...

James G. Howard

James G. Howard

Nov 5, 2024

MILLBURY - James Gerard Howard passed away peacefully at Hattie Ide Chaffee Healthcare in East Providence RI on November 5 2024. James was born in 1933 in New York City. 

 He was the son of the late Anna and William Howard and attended Catholic schools in New York City. He was predeceased by his wife Janet with whom he spent 56...

Linda M. Forrest

Linda M. Forrest

Nov 3, 2024

SUTTON – Linda M. Forrest, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 3rd comfortably in her home.

Linda leaves this world behind and everyone in it, who was lucky enough to be graced by her love and feel her presence. Anyone who has crossed paths with this incredible soul, knows there are no duplicates and the hole in our hearts will...

Marie Katinauskas

Marie Katinauskas

Nov 2, 2024

MILLBURY – Marie (Shaughnessy) Katinauskas, 80, passed away on November 2, 2024 at Care One Millbury, after a long illness.

She was the wife of the late, Al Katinauskas. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Laura (Grillo) Shaughnessy. Marie worked as a secretary at Raytheon Corp. for 35 years. She loved playing Blackjack at Foxwoods,...

Donald J. Jezyk

Donald J. Jezyk

Oct 31, 2024

MILLBURY – Donald “Uncle Duck” James Jezyk, 82, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at his home. Beloved husband of the late Joan Jezyk of 57 years. Devoted and loving father of the late Brian C. Jezyk.

He will be remembered by his brother Daniel and wife Rita Jezyk of Sutton, his 2 nieces Danielle Barry and her husband Peter...

Rene E. Daigle, Jr.

Rene E. Daigle, Jr.

Oct 30, 2024

WORCESTER - Rene E. Daigle, Jr. 77, passed away suddenly in his home on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. 

Rene leaves his three children and other family and friends. 

His Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 1 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery, 380 Providence Road in Grafton, MA.