Obituaries

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...

May 26, 2018

WORCESTER – Thomas E. Granger, 46, passed away at home on Saturday, May 26th.

Tom leaves his son, Keith T. Granger of Templeton; his mother, Sheila N. (May) Courchaine of Millbury; his father, Thomas J. Granger of Worcester; two sisters, Renee Corso of Douglas and Sherri Granger of Auburn; his niece, Alexandra Corso and nephews, Dominic Corso...

May 25, 2018

MILLBURY – Isabelle L. (Hairyes) Lyons, 96, was called home to the Lord May 25, 2018.

Isabelle was born on November 19, 1921 in Millbury and remained here all her life. She was the daughter of Frederick and Lorretta (Minney) Hairyes, granddaughter of Arthur and Mary (Army) Minney.

She attended Millbury Schools and started working...

May 23, 2018

AUBURN - Joseph W. Jason, 91, formerly of Worcester MA, where he was raised and then of Okinawa, Japan, died Wednesday, May 23rd at Life Care Center of Auburn.

He leaves several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.  He is predeceased by his parents, Nicholas and Edna (Sadick) Gesuse and two brothers and two sisters....

May 22, 2018

SOUTH GRAFTON – Richard M. Geldart, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 22nd with his loving wife and family by his side.

Richard leaves his wife of 33 years, Marilyn L. (McKane) Geldart; six children, Richard K. Havalotti of South Grafton, Ann Geldart of Oxford, Debbie Robichaud of Virginia, Lynn Geldart of Worcester, James Geldart of Warren and...

May 14, 2018

WORCESTER - John H "Jack" McGovern 81 died peacefully at home on May 14, 2018 .

He was the father of Erin (McGovern) Hougasian and Ron McGovern; grandfather of David, Joshua, Jeremy, Dakota, Rachel and Jacob; great grandfather to Sophia and Alexis and brother to Helen Largess Crewe.  He also leaves many nieces and nephews and his beloved...

May 13, 2018

MILLBURY – Jason F. Bristol, 45, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 13th.

Jason leaves his three children, Julia, Jenna and Jaclyn Bristol all of Millbury; his former wife, Jessica (Berry) Bristol of Millbury; his mother, Glenda (Porter) Hatch & Michael Mazzilli of Millbury; a sister, Dawna Caplette and her husband, Fred of Oregon; two brothers, Chad...

May 6, 2018

Frances G. (Sullivan) Oger, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 6th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Frances’s husband, Kenneth W. Oger, I passed away in 2012.  She leaves a son, Kenneth W. Oger, II and his wife, Alta of Sutton; a daughter, Beth V. Oger and her fiancé, Dr. Daniel S. Jordan of Millbury, two grandsons,...

May 3, 2018

WORCESTER – Janet G. (Picard) Dunlop, 77, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 3rd after a brief illness.

Janet leaves her three children, Marianne Messer of Holden, Tracey Vokey and her husband, Buddy of Lynn and Joseph Croteau and his wife, Deborah of Auburn; five grandchildren, Hannah, Haley, Jake, Tyler and Sydney; one great...

May 1, 2018

WORCESTER – Marion A. (Frazier) Dyberg, 85, passed away on Monday, May 1st surrounded by her loving family.

Marion leaves a son, Mark L. Dyberg and his wife, Karen and their daughter, Allison of Millbury; a daughter, Lorna R. Cardin and her husband, Phillip and their daughter, Kahlan and her fiancé Tim of Worcester; a son, Carl...

Apr 25, 2018

SHREWSBURY – Armand E. Audette, 62, died Wednesday, April 25th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester with his children and family by his side.

He leaves three children, Emily Morais and her husband, Michael of Hopedale, Hilary Audette and her companion, Carl Petion of Sutton and Gregory Audette of Sutton; six grandchildren, Mikayla and Caleb Morais,...

Apr 23, 2018

WORCESTER - Leon M. Howe, Jr., 83, passed away on Monday, April 23rd in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Leon leaves his wife, Jacqueline A. (Etre) Howe; a step daughter, Pamela M. Greigg and her husband, Timothy Greigg, Sr. of Roanoke, VA; two grandsons, Timothy Jr. and Robbie Greigg; many nieces, nephews and friends.  He is predeceased...

Apr 16, 2018

SOUTHBRIDGE –Lawrence P. Bernard, 75, formerly of Millbury, Worcester, and Paxton, passed away peacefully on April 16th surrounded by his family.

Larry’s wife, Rose-Marie (Parzych) Bernard of 51 years, passed away earlier this year.  He leaves two children, Mary-Ann M. Rokicki and her husband, John of Rutland and Michael D. Bernard and his wife, Larni of Grafton;...

Apr 15, 2018

MILLBURY – Wesley R. Army, 86, died Sunday, April 15th in his home, after being stricken ill.

He leaves two sisters, Elaine E. Berthiaume of Auburn and Gail and her husband, Earl Matthews of Millbury; a sister-in-law, Betty Army of Millbury; two nieces, Theresa Charpentier and Christina Army; five nephews, Donald Army, Paul Army, Paul Berthiaume, Philip...

Apr 14, 2018

James Nathan Gardner, age 76, of Reading, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2018 at the Blaire House of Worcester.

James is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rita; his son, Jonathan; his daughter, Shannon, and her husband, Ryan; and two grandchildren, Landon James and Sadie Grace.  He is preceded in death by his...

Apr 14, 2018

MILLBURY – James F. Mannix, 83, passed away in his home on Saturday, April 14th with his family by his side.

Jim leaves his sister with whom he lived, Brenda E. Mannix; many cousins.  He is predeceased by his parents, James T. and Ella (Buckley) Mannix.

Jim was a lab technician at St. Vincent Hospital...

Apr 12, 2018

MILLBURY - Dorothy A. (Henry) Miller, 83, died Thursday April 12th at home.  There are no services planned at the time.