Obituaries

Edward Kaminski

Edward Kaminski

Feb 22, 2019

DOUGLAS – Edward P. Kaminski, 73, passed away after a brief illness on Friday, Feb. 22nd.

Ed leaves his son, Mark E. Kaminski and his wife, Karen of Northbridge; four grandchildren, Nick, Ally, Evan and Frankie; five siblings, Paul, Dennis and Robert Kaminski, Patricia Laske and...

Norma Dominque-Kurkiewicz

Norma Dominque-Kurkiewicz

Feb 22, 2019

Millbury-Norma Jean Dominque-Kurkiewicz, 58, passed away peacefully at home February 22, 2019 with her loving family by her side, after a brave battle with cancer.

Norma was employed by the P.N.I. Club Worcester, while also working as a home health care aide for many years.  She...

Therese Perodeau

Therese Perodeau

Feb 22, 2019

MILLBURY – Therese L. (Martin) Perodeau also known as “T”, Terry, Mrs. P., Thérèse, age 92, passed away on Feb. 22nd.

Grieve not for what has been lost, but embrace and find strength in what was left behind!  Daughters, Susan, Judy and son-in-law, Ovide, Debbie, Teresa;...

Michael Collette

Michael Collette

Feb 19, 2019

WORCESTER - Michael A. Collette, 64, passed away on Tuesday Feb. 19th in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He leaves his wife, Cuc T. Nguyen; two sons, Michael Collette of Millbury, his wife Amanda and their daughter Addyson; Matthew Collette of Douglas, his wife Ashley and their...

Norma Royce

Norma Royce

Feb 18, 2019

Norma Jean (Renbarger) Royce 90, of 631 Salisbury St, died Monday February 18, 2019 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, James M. Royce Jr. and leaves a son, John E. and his wife Madeline Royce of Oakland...

Herbert Larkham, Sr.

Herbert Larkham, Sr.

Feb 17, 2019

NORTH GRAFTON - Herbert Joseph Larkham Sr., 94, passed away peacefully in his home in Grafton, Ma on 17 Feb 2019.

Herbert was predeceased by his parents, Frank O. and Margret (Conway) Larkham; his wife, Shirley M. (Ducharme) Larkham; a son, Herbert Joseph (Joe) Larkham Jr.;...

Ronald Prunier

Ronald Prunier

Feb 15, 2019

WORCESTER – Ronald A. Prunier, 77, passed away on Friday, Feb. 15th in St. Vincent Hospital.

Ron leaves his grandchildren; Danielle E. Elliott and her husband, Robert of Douglas, Nicholas J. Prunier of Douglas and Joshua J. Prunier of Worcester; three great grandchildren, Rowan, Harper and...

Lawrence Bourget

Lawrence Bourget

Feb 14, 2019

WORCESTER - Lawrence “Larry” E. Bourget, 80, formerly of Millbury, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14th 2019, surrounded by his family in UMASS Memorial Medical Center.

Larry leaves his wife of 59 years, Mary R. (White) Bourget; five children, Christine Jaber and...

Mary Mamishian

Mary Mamishian

Feb 13, 2019

MILLBURY - Mary Elizabeth “Lisa” Forrest (Howe) Mamishian, 62,  passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 in the house that she made a home. She faced the challenges of her illness with the extraordinary strength and dignity she was admired for.

Lisa was born in Indianapolis,...

Justin Alexander

Justin Alexander

Feb 12, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE - Justin A. Alexander, 37, passed away in his home on Tuesday, Feb. 12th.

Justin leaves his wife, Allison J. (Williams) Alexander; his father Russell A. Alexander and his wife, Lisa of Eastford, CT; his mother, Deborah V. (Morin) Meagher and Charles Murray of Millbury;...

Kathleen Decillis

Kathleen Decillis

Feb 5, 2019

MILLBURY – Kathleen M. (Rodwill) DeCillis, 58, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday February 5th in Milford Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born in Worcester and graduated from Millbury High School. She worked for Young’s Travel...

Jane Jung

Jane Jung

Feb 4, 2019

LEICESTER - Jane L. Jung, 79, passed away on February 4, 2019 after a long illness.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth J. Jung of Worcester, her son Alexander Jung and his wife Katherine of Winston-Salem, NC, and her daughter Amanda J. Nelson of Millbury....

Jesse Birt

Jesse Birt

Feb 2, 2019

WORCESTER - Jessie C. Birt, 63, passed away unexpectedly on February 2nd in a tragic house fire.

Jesse is survived by his sons, Jarrod and Patrick of Worcester and Derek Birt of Lexington; his sisters, Sandra Curtis of GA and Susan Carlson and her husband, John of Baldwinville; brothers, N. Brian Birt and his wife, Maria of...

Everett Brodeur

Everett Brodeur

Feb 1, 2019

MILLBURY - Everett R. Brodeur “Bob”, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 1st 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of late Alcibiade & Celia (Breault) Brodeur.

He leaves a son, James Brodeur and his wife, Kathie of Whitinsville; three daughters, Jean...

Linda Rucci

Linda Rucci

Jan 31, 2019

SUTTON - Linda M. (Trottier) Rucci died peacefully at UMASS Hospital in Worcester Ma, surrounded by her family on January 31st at the early age of 67 after complications from cancer.

Linda is survived by her mother, Shirley Chenery of Worcester; her adoring husband, Bob Rucci...

Myles Scannell

Myles Scannell

Jan 30, 2019

MILLBURY – Myles J. “Clip” Scannell, 87, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 30th after a long illness.

Myles leaves his granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Raiano of Marlborough; his son in law, Tony Raiano of Marlborough; his longtime companion with whom he lived, Aline Fitzgerald of Charlton and...

John "Jack" Zenaro

John "Jack" Zenaro

Jan 30, 2019

WORCESTER -- John 'Jack' Zenaro passed away Jan 30th peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, after a brief battle with cancer.

He leaves his daughter, Stephanie J. Zenaro of Worcester, his brother, David Zenaro of Brimfield, his aunt, Judith Boulanger of Worcester, beloved friend, Rosanne Papetti...

John Prunier

John Prunier

Jan 28, 2019

WORCESTER – John P. Prunier, 53, formerly of Millbury, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28th in his home.

John leaves his children, Danielle E. Elliott and her husband, Robert of Douglas and Nicholas J. Prunier of Douglas; two grandchildren, Rowan and Harper; his father, Ronald...

Marjorie Mcardle

Marjorie Mcardle

Jan 24, 2019

MILLBURY- Marjorie E. (LeClaire) McArdle, 97, died Thursday, January 24th at Care One at Millbury, surrounded by her family.

Marjorie leaves six children: daughters, Nancy Watts of Virginia Beach, VA, and Eileen Dana of Millbury, and sons James of Carlsbad, CA, Kevin, Dennis and Timothy, all...

Katherine Plainte

Katherine Plainte

Jan 24, 2019

HOLDEN/WESTBOROUGH - Katherine (Markey) Plainte, 87, died peacefully on January 24, 2019 in Westborough.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Bettley) Markey.  Katherine was raised in Millbury, graduated from Millbury High School and then Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, in 1953.  She lived in Holden for...