Obituaries

Jul 13, 2018

ALBURQUERQUE, NM - Thomas Fisher Maynard, 82, also of Sutton, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, July 13, 2018, surrounded by his wife and family.  He was born in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, to Olive Fisher Maynard and Atherton Rogers Maynard.

Tom is survived by his wife, Margaret O'Donnell Maynard, his children, Garth, Kelsey and Tim and their spouses,...

Jul 12, 2018

MILLBURY – Raymond J. Gagne, 59, died July 12th surrounded by his loving family after a long fought battle with cancer.

Ray was born in Worcester to the late Gerard and Jeanne (Latour) Gagne.  He is survived by his brothers, Donald Gagne and his wife, Carol of Grafton and Paul Gagne and his wife, Lisette of Millbury;...

Jul 11, 2018

MILLBURY - Jon Jay LaRose, 38, passed on the morning of Wednesday, July 11th unexpectedly after a lengthy illness.  He proudly served in the Marine Corps after graduation. Among his many medals he received two medals for Distinguished Service.  After leaving the Corps he attended Salem State University.

Jon was predeceased by his father, John...

Jul 10, 2018

PUTNAM, CT – Debra L. Dulmaine-Coonan, 60, formerly of Millbury, passed in her loving husband’s arms after a long courageous battle with scleroderma.

Debra leaves her husband of 30 years, Thomas E. Coonan; her beloved daughter, Kathryn L. Dulmaine of Hopkinton; her much loved stepson, Michael T. Coonan of Millbury; her sisters, Andrea LeBeau of Port Richie,...

Jul 9, 2018

MILLBURY – John E. “Jack” Swedberg, 89, died peacefully Monday at Brookside Rehabilitation in Webster. His family would like to thank the staff at Brookside for the wonderful care and love they gave to him.

Jack is predeceased by his parents, Bror E. and Alma (Lindberg) Swedberg. His beloved wife of 63 years, Thelma L. Swedberg, died in 2016. He leaves two daughters, Kristin...

Jul 2, 2018

WORCESTER – Marjorie M. (Platts) Thyden, 91, passed away on July 2nd after failing health.

Marjorie’s husband, Robert E. Thyden passed away in 1983.  She leaves three children, Linda M. Blair and her husband, Terence of Worcester, Robert K. Thyden and his wife, Sharon of Auburn and Ronald E. Thyden of Worcester; four granddaughters, Sherri Duquette, Kelley...

Jun 28, 2018

SUTTON – David C. “Chubs” Grenier, 71, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 28th in his home.

David leaves his wife of 48 years, Diana S. (Chambers) Grenier; two children, David A. Grenier and his partner, Todd Banfill of Millbury and Dawn G. Tomaszewicz and her husband, Kevin of Sutton; four grandchildren, Alyssa, Hannah, Cody and Lori;...

Jun 27, 2018

UXBRIDGE - Kathleen S. (Powers) Paquin, 78, passed on Wednesday, June 27th in Medway Country Manor.

Kathleen is predeceased by her husband, Aram Paquin and a son, Christopher Paquin.  She leaves a son, Jonathan Paquin and his wife, Kathy of Worcester and daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Paquin Dedham; five grandchildren, Rebecca, Jacob, Amanda, Lainie and Henry; three siblings....

Jun 26, 2018

MILLBURY – Elizabeth M. (Scally) Childs, 98, passed away Tuesday, June 26th at the Christopher House in Worcester.

She is predeceased by her husband, Harold E. Childs.  She leaves a daughter, Joyce E. Pepka and her husband, Paul of Sutton; two sons, Jeffrey Childs and his wife, Donna of Ashby and John “Jack” Childs of Bakersfield, CA;...

Jun 25, 2018

MILLBURY – Richard W. Bemis, 73, formerly of Sherborn, passed away on Monday, June 25th after being stricken ill.

Richard leaves his three children, Rebecca Palmer and her husband, Wallace of Sudbury, Jennifer Bemis of Millbury and Clayton Bemis of Sherborn; two grandchildren, Katie and River; a sister, Linda Bemis of Colorado; an aunt, Louise Nelson of...

Jun 23, 2018

NORTHBRIDGE – Carol A. (Picotte) Lamothe, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 23rd surrounded by her loving family in Milford Regional Hospital.

Carol leaves her husband of 61 years, Larry Lamothe; three children, Bruce Lamothe and his wife, Tami of Sutton, Ann Lamothe of Boca Raton, Florida and Jane LaBarre and her husband, Arthur of Northbridge; three...

Jun 23, 2018

AUBURN/WORCESTER - Judith A. Nelson, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 23rd at the Lutheran Home in Worcester.

Judy was born in Worcester, the daughter of Roland A. Nelson, Sr. and Ruth (Lawless) Nelson. She leaves three siblings, Roland A. Nelson, Jr. of Sterling, Ruth Ghosn of Mossyrock, WA and Russell Nelson of...

Jun 22, 2018

SUTTON – Keith A. Ingersoll, 38, died unexpectedly, at his home, Friday, June 22nd.

He leaves his mother, Shirley M. (Rivers) Ingersoll Smith; a brother, James F. Ingersoll of Sutton; his step-father, Robert Smith; a step-brother, Christopher J. Smith of Millbury.  He was born in Ware and is predeceased by his father, Francis Ingersoll.

He...

Jun 18, 2018

MILLBURY – Phyllis (Blankfield) Baldino, 84, passed away, Monday, June 18th at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

Her husband, Louis F. Baldino passed away in 2007.  She leaves a son, Michael A. Baldino and his wife, Rachel of Shrewsbury; two grandchildren, Justin and Emily.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York and is predeceased by...

Jun 17, 2018

MILLBURY – Mark S. Lavallee, 55, passed away suddenly after being stricken ill on Sunday, June 17th in the hospital with his family by his side.

Mark leaves four sons and eight grandchildren: Christopher and his partner Jennifer Hurley of Brookfield and their daughter Austyn. Matthew and his wife Christina of Auburn and their two sons Ethan...

Jun 15, 2018

DOUGLAS – Gwendolyn M. (Vienneau) LeClair, 84, formerly of Sutton, passed away Friday June 15 2018 peacefully in her daughter’s (Rhonda Stimson) home surrounded by her loving family.

Gwendolyn’s husband, Felix L. LeClair passed away in 2002.

She leaves a son, David J. LeClair & his wife Tammi LeClair of Sutton; four daughters, Rhonda G.Stimson...

Jun 4, 2018

MILLBURY - David R. Rabidou, 35, formerly of Worcester, passed away from complications of paralysis and diabetes on Monday, June 4th in his home surrounded by his family.

David leaves his mother, Deborah R. Sanford of Auburn; his father, Michael W. Rabidou and his wife, Theresa of North Brookfield; three sisters, Christy Pinho-Perdigao, Brandy Yaw both of...

Jun 3, 2018

MILLBURY – Aquilina “Aggie” (Pescheta) Boire, 98, passed away on Sunday, June 3rd at Care One in Millbury, with her devoted granddaughter Jen by her side.

She is survived by her only son, Michael Boire and his wife, Marie Boire of Millbury, where she has made her home for 23 years.  Also her two granddaughters, Jennifer Flamand...

May 30, 2018

WORCESTER – Alice I. (Johnson)   Zenaro, 89, died Wednesday, May 30th at the Christopher House in Worcester, surrounded by her family.

Her husband Frank Zenaro died in 1982.  She leaves two sons, Jack Zenaro of Worcester and David Zenaro of Brimfield; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister, Judy Boulanger of Worcester.  She was born in Worcester...

May 29, 2018

HOPKINTON - Edith “Fran” F. (O’Neill) Pierce, born in Millbury, Massachusetts, to the late John W. and Helen (Davidson) O'Neill, passed away at age 91 on May 29, 2018 surrounded by her family, at Saint Mary Health Care Center in Worcester.

Fran was the beloved wife of the late Henry J Pierce. Fran is survived by her...