Obituaries

Thomas Deeter

Thomas Deeter

Jan 24, 2019

MILLBURY - Thomas Francis Deeter passed away suddenly and unexpectedly late afternoon Thursday, January 24th at age 75.

He is survived by his companion of forty years, Donna L. Scholten, a daughter, Christy Capistran and her husband, Jim of Cape Elizabeth, ME and his adored grand-daughter...

Joseph Coggans, Jr.

Joseph Coggans, Jr.

Jan 22, 2019

MILLBURY – Joseph F. Coggans Jr., 76, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after being stricken ill.

Joe leaves his wife of 20 years, Diana D. (Russell) Coggans; his daughter, Kim E. Coggans Lennon and her...

Mary Knowlton

Mary Knowlton

Jan 21, 2019

Millbury- Mary M. (Racicot) Knowlton, 81 passed away Monday January 21, 2019 at Care One at Millbury. She leaves her husband of 60 years, who faithfully watched over her each day, Elwyn “Al” Knowlton; two sons, Steven E. Knowlton and his wife, Judy of Millbury and David J. Knowlton and his wife, Norma of Jefferson; a daughter, Sandra J....

George Pelkey

George Pelkey

Jan 15, 2019

OXFORD – George A. Pelkey, 69, died Tuesday, Jan 15th at Hubbard Harrington Hospital in Webster after being stricken ill.

He leaves his wife, JoAnne L. (Cullan) Pelkey; a son, Scott J. Pelkey of Millbury; a daughter, Lisa Strapponi and her husband, Steven of Millbury; his...

Jake Gilchrist

Jake Gilchrist

Jan 12, 2019

CHARLTON- Jake E. Gilchrist, 26, passed away suddenly after a hard fought battle with addiction on Saturday, Jan. 12th.

Jake leaves his father, John F. Gilchrist of Charlton; his mother, Lorna J. Gilchrist of Spencer; his two brothers John and Jesse Gilchrist of Charlton; his paternal...

John "Jack" Graves

John "Jack" Graves

Jan 11, 2019

CHARLTON – John “Jack” Graves, 68, passed away surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness on Friday, Jan. 11th in Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Jack leaves his wife of 38 years, Jean A. (Schiappa) Graves; his daughter, Tiffany Graves of Texas; two step-sons, John...

Claire Houle

Claire Houle

Jan 10, 2019

MILLBURY - Claire M. (Metivier) Houle, 90, died on January 10th at Cape Heritage Rehab and Health Care Center in Sandwich.

She was born and raised in Woonsocket, RI and married her late husband, Henry E. Houle in 1948. They settled in Whitinsville where they raised...

Samuel Zaltzberg

Samuel Zaltzberg

Jan 10, 2019

Samuel H. Zaltzberg, 89 of Millbury, MA passed away at his home on January 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  Sam leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Carol (McKeon) Zaltzberg; his children Caren Bailis; David Zaltzberg and his wife Diane; Linda Tolman and her husband Michael; Mark Zaltzberg; his...

Bradford Sjoberg

Bradford Sjoberg

Jan 7, 2019

GRAFTON/MILLBURY - Bradford Henry Sjoberg, 85 passed suddenly but peacefully at his home on Monday, January 7, 2019.

Brad or as he was affectionately known as “Papa” had a big heart and always wanted to make you smile and laugh. He loved to talk to anybody...

Lorraine Budreau

Lorraine Budreau

Jan 6, 2019

Lorraine Marie Budreau, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Maryland.

Lorraine was predeceased by her mother, Marion Haberstick and her brother, Roland Budreau.  She is survived by her extended family and her many friends that she served...

Waylon Eccleston

Waylon Eccleston

Dec 31, 2018

AUBURN - Waylon R. Eccleston, 35, passed away on December 31, 2018.  He was born October 10, 1983 in Worcester and spent a majority of his life growing up in Auburn with his parents Ralph and Joyce (Remillard) Eccleston.  Later in life he moved to Florida, where he married Stephanie Waters, and poured his heart into raising their son,...

Walter Laflash

Walter Laflash

Dec 29, 2018

MILLBURY - Walter “Tiny” Francis LaFlash, 78, died Saturday December 29th unexpectedly at home.

Walter is survived by his three daughters, Kim Gogonis and husband, Antonios of Hudson FL, Robyn Zmayefski of CT and Carrie Guntrum and husband Greg of FL; a stepson, Robert Berkiel; seven...

Shirley Donovan

Shirley Donovan

Dec 28, 2018

MILLBURY – Shirley A. (Bertrand) Donovan, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 28th in Beaumont Nursing Center of Westborough.

Shirley’s husband, Daniel E. Donovan passed away in 1974.  She leaves her son, Timothy E. Donovan and his wife, Donna of Millbury; two grandchildren, Jodi A....

Ellen Cote

Ellen Cote

Dec 28, 2018

MILLBURY – Ellen C. (Santon) Cote, 76, passed away Friday Dec. 28th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, in Worcester.

Ellen was born December 29, 1942, the daughter of Edward H. Santon Sr. and Margaret C. (Hanlon) Santon.  She was the loving wife of 52 years to George Cote, who preceded her in death in 2016.  She is survived...

Robert Franco

Robert Franco

Dec 24, 2018

SHREWSBURY – Robert A. Franco, 64, on December 24th Bob joined his mom, Effie, and dad, Henry Arrell, his aunt and uncle and two nephews in heaven.  He was a great and strong man who loved to work driving the big rigs and riding motorcycles, especially riding up the Mohawk Trail. ...

Leo Mitchell

Leo Mitchell

Dec 24, 2018

MILLBURY - Leo K. Mitchell, 77, passed away on Dec. 24th surrounded by his family in Saint Vincent’s Hospital after an illness.

Leo leaves his children, Brian L. Mitchell and his wife, Lisa of North Attleboro and Dina M. Jamieson and her husband, Donal of Sutton;...

Mary Andersen

Mary Andersen

Dec 23, 2018

MILLBURY – Mary (Badrigian) Andersen, 94, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 23rd in her home.

Her husband, George C. Andersen, Sr. passed away in 2015.  She leaves her son, George C. Andersen, Jr. of Millbury; a niece, Lois Swenson of Florida; a nephew, Eric Eriekson of...

Warren Chase, Sr.

Warren Chase, Sr.

Dec 19, 2018

SUTTON – Warren R. Chase, Sr., 84, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19th in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Family and friends will honor and remember Warren’s life privately.

Ryan Estabrook

Ryan Estabrook

Dec 13, 2018

BROCKTON - Ryan J. Estabrook, 41, formerly of Millbury, passed away at home on Monday Dec. 10th.

Ryan leaves his parents, William and Yvonne (Mailloux) Estabrook of Millbury; his aunt and uncle, Shirley and David Peterson of Bridgewater; and his cousins, Linda, wife of Wesley DeNering of Ashland, Kate, wife of Douglas Leach of Derry N. H....

John "Jack" O'Connell

John "Jack" O'Connell

Dec 12, 2018

MILLBURY – John “Jack” G. O’Connell, 76, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12th in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack’s wife, Barbara A. (Sullivan) O’Connell passed away in 2005.  He leaves five children, John W. O’Connell and his wife, Michelle of Millbury, Colleen M. O’Connell-Tremble...