Obituaries

Robert Downs

Robert Downs

Jun 2, 2019

WORCESTER - On June 2nd, Robert M. “Bob” Downs, 89, moved to his new eternal home with Jesus.  He took with him many wonderful memories shared with his wife, Ruth E. (Sharp) “Fugere” Downs, his children Mary Downs, Roberta Trei and her husband, Peter, Louis Downs and his wife, Christine, extended family John Fugere and his...

Marianne Hegi

Marianne Hegi

Jun 1, 2019

MILLBURY – Marianne M. (Gallio) Hegi, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1st in the Blair House, Worcester.

Marianne’s husband, Leonard W. Hegi passed away in 1977.  She is survived by her three children, Leonard J. Hegi and his wife, Sheri of Cosby, TN, Joanne...

Margaret Boutilier

Margaret Boutilier

May 31, 2019

MILLBURY - Margaret A. (Cristo) Boutilier, 91, passed away Friday, May 31st in Umass Memorial Medical Center, after a brief illness. Margaret’s husband Lawrence O. “Boots” Boutilier passed away in 2015, they were married 69 years at the time of his passing.

She leaves...

Patricia Pousland

Patricia Pousland

May 28, 2019

Patricia Anne (Wood) Pousland, 68, of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, passed away on May 28, 2019, with her family by her side.

Patricia was born to William F. and Victoria (Kulbabinsky) Wood, in Worcester.  She graduated from Grafton High School in 1969.  Patricia married Kenneth L. Pousland Sr., and they resided in East Falmouth, MA for several years before...

Arline Stratford

Arline Stratford

May 27, 2019

SUTTON - Arline Barbara (Banach) Stratford, 83, passed away on May 27th 2019. Arline was born in Worcester, to Walter G. and Helen B. (Pietrzak) Banach. After moving from Worcester during her youth, she lived in Sutton all of her life.

She graduated from Girls Trade...

Joseph Chunis, Sr.

Joseph Chunis, Sr.

May 26, 2019

MILLBURY- Joseph R. Chunis, Sr., 77, passed away on Sunday, May 26th in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Joe leaves his two children, Joseph R. Chunis, Jr. of Millbury and Jodi A. Chunis and her partner, Jennifer of NC; four grandchildren, Jacob T, Joseph...

Jo-Ann Boyd

Jo-Ann Boyd

May 25, 2019

MILLBURY – Jo-Ann M. (Russell) Boyd, 60, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, May 25th in UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Jo-Ann leaves her mother Doris Russell; her husband, Michael Boyd; two daughters, Cheryl Lauria and her husband, Jeff and Christine Vickers and her husband, Fred; five...

Daniel Stewart

Daniel Stewart

May 20, 2019

MILLBURY – Daniel P. Stewart, 58, died Monday, May 20th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

He is survived by a sister, Rev. Susan Stewart of Williamstown; two brothers, Wallace H. Stewart Jr. of Cherry Valley and Mark R. Stewart of Gainesville, FL; three nieces, Maria, Joan and Debra; one great niece, Kaia.  He was born...

Beverly Peladeau

Beverly Peladeau

May 18, 2019

SUTTON – Beverly Ann Peladeau, 80, passed away on Saturday, May 18th surrounded by her loving family in St. Vincent Hospital, after a brief illness.

Beverly is predeceased by her husband of 57 years, George “Yogi” Peladeau, who passed away in 2018.  She leaves four children,...

Gabrielle Gaboriault

Gabrielle Gaboriault

May 13, 2019

MILLBURY – Gabrielle G. (Noel) Gaboriault, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13th surrounded by her loving family.

Gabrielle’s husband, Arsene A. Gaboriault passed away in 2003.  She leaves two children, Norman Gaboriault and his wife, Shirley of Millbury and Yvette Gonya and her husband,...

George Squiers, Sr.

George Squiers, Sr.

May 6, 2019

Millbury – George L. Squiers, Sr., 70, passed away on Monday, May 6th in St. Vincent Hospital, after a long illness.

George leaves his wife of 50 years, Marie E. (Alano) Squiers; two sons, George L. Squiers, Jr. of CA and Richard B. Perry of TN;...

Meridee Haynes

Meridee Haynes

May 3, 2019

MILLBURY – Meridee E. (Johnston) Haynes, 82, passed away on Friday, May 3rd in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.

Her husband, William S. Haynes, Jr. died in 2014.  She leaves a son, Brian Haynes of Millbury; four grandchildren, Rebecca and Kevin Haynes of Millbury, Paul Haynes of...

Paul Bjork

Paul Bjork

Apr 30, 2019

SUTTON - On April 30th, Heaven welcomed Paul Bjork, 85, after he slipped away peacefully from this life.

Paul was born January 27th, 1934. He was the only son of Clifford and Martha (Anderson) Bjork. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joan (Eagan)...

Norenne Mooskian

Norenne Mooskian

Apr 27, 2019

MILLBURY – Norenne B. (Pluff) Mooskian, 83, died Saturday at her son’s home in Uxbridge, where she resided.

Her husband, Harry Mooskian died in 1996.  She leaves a son, Clyde H. Mooskian and his wife Beth of Uxbridge; three grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa and Megan; five great grandchildren.  She was born in Milford, and is predeceased by her...

Katherine Corey

Katherine Corey

Apr 26, 2019

GRAFTON – Katherine (Harris) Corey, died peacefully on Friday, April 26th in St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy’s husband of 61 years, Roger M. Corey passed in 2016.  She leaves four daughters, Kate Corey Marcum of Grafton and her companion, Stephen Bonina, Sue Nydam and her husband,...

Marie Linder

Marie Linder

Apr 26, 2019

SUTTON- Marie E. Linder, 82, of Green Valley, AZ and formerly of Sutton, died peacefully on April 26, 2019 at the Rose Monahan Hospice House with family by her side.

Marie was born in Worcester.  She was predeceased by her parents, Emil G. and Ethel M....

Roland Mitchell

Roland Mitchell

Apr 26, 2019

MILLBURY- Roland E. Mitchell, 79, passed away Friday April 26, 2019 at UMass Medical Center, following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.

Roland was born on June 21, 1939 in Newport, RI, son of the late Roland and Mary Alice (LeCain) Mitchell.

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Deacon Michael Chase

Deacon Michael Chase

Apr 24, 2019

WORCESTER – Deacon Michael T. Chase, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 24th.

Mike leaves behind his wife, Mary “Molly” (O'Leary) Chase: his three children, Brendan Chase of San Francisco; AJ Chase and his wife, Lindsey and three children of Oregon; and Kevin Chase and...

Danielle Laflamme

Danielle Laflamme

Apr 23, 2019

SUTTON - Danielle R. Laflamme, 37, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 23rd after a brief illness in her home.

Danielle leaves her daughter, Gia Marie Rodrick, her father Paul. J. Laflamme of Sutton, her mother Leslye W. Laflamme of Worcester, her sister Nicole M. Laflamme...

Ross Papke

Ross Papke

Apr 19, 2019

SUTTON - Ross Roy Papke, 88, of Sutton, MA passed away peacefully at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Northbridge on April 19, 2019, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Nean (Stewart) Papke; his daughter, Alicia Wooldridge and her husband. Kevin of Chester, NH; his daughter, Jolene Hester and her...