Obituaries

Dec 28, 2017

Angelina M. (Guenette) Pelkey, 89, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28th surrounded by her loving family in Beaumont Nursing Center in Northbridge.

Angelina is predeceased by her husband, Howard A. Pelkey and a son, Howard A. Pelkey, Jr.  She leaves her daughter, Dr. Rita M. Bernard and her husband, David of Florida and a son, George...

Dec 24, 2017

SUTTON – Linda C. (Simonelli) Carr, 64, died Sunday, Dec. 24th at home, surrounded by her family, after an illness.

She leaves her husband of 41 years, Scott Carr; two sons, Matthew Carr and his companion, Samantha of Spencer and Alex Carr and his companion, Jillian of Danielson, CT; her parents, Albert and Elizabeth (Burns) Simonelli of...

Dec 22, 2017

Jane Frances Lonergan, 82, formerly of Millbury, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, Dec. 22nd in Life Care Center of Auburn.

Jane is predeceased by her parents, Paul F. and Gertrude T. (Donahue) Lonergan; her brother, Paul R. Lonergan; beloved gram, Mary (McGrath) Donahue and her dedicated four legged children, Teddy, Tess, Tillie, Trixie...

Dec 19, 2017

Judith I. (Renaud) Marderosian, 72, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Dec. 19th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center.

Her husband, Harry F. Marderosian died in 2009.  She leaves three children, Kelley M. Marderosian, Kimberley J. Marderosian and Keith F. Marderosian; two grandchildren, Heather L. O’Connell and Matthew B. Levitsky; an aunt, Mary Dranginis all...

Dec 13, 2017

MILLBURY – Lena E. (Dion) Lagerholm, 95, died Wednesday, Dec. 13th surrounded by her loving family.

Her husband, Richard F. Lagerholm died in 1998 and a loving daughter, Donna Evans died in 2011.  She leaves a son, Richard E. Lagerholm and his wife, Susan of Millbury, where she received loving care for seven years; a daughter, Janet...

Dec 10, 2017

Edward Perry King, 71, died with dignity on December 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. King was born the eldest son of M. Marthena King and the late Edward S. King of Sutton and grandson of the late Eunice Perry King, Arthur E. King, Ethel Woodbury and Wallace F. King of Sutton. He leaves behind...

Dec 4, 2017

Connor Francis Tronerud, 15, took his own life on Monday, December 4th, 2017, after struggling with bullying from peers.

Connor leaves his parents Jason and Teresa A. (Schiavone) Tronerud of Sutton; his brother, Kyle N. Tronerud of Sutton; his maternal grandmother, Mary A. Farrar and her husband, Arthur of Ashland; his god parents, Mary Sprino, who he...

Dec 2, 2017

Robert “Bob” Walter Tokarz, 75, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 2nd.

Bob was born in Ware, MA to the late Walter and Frances (Szumiel) Tokarz.  He was a 1960 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Worcester.  Bob was a veteran of the United States Army and after his discharge he served in the Army National...

Dec 2, 2017

Bruce O. Hervieux, 59, formerly of Millbury, passed away after a short illness Saturday, Dec. 2nd at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Bruce leaves three children, Joshua Mayotte of Rutland, Mindy Lent of Millbury and Justin Mayotte of Sterling; three siblings, Sherryann Cadell and her husband, Doug of Millbury, Joseph A. Hervieux, Jr. and his wife,...

Dec 1, 2017

Ann (Guertin) Beausoleil, 85, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and close friends after a short illness.

Ann leaves her two sons Robbie Beausoleil of Worcester, MA, and Rick Beausoleil of Whitefield, ME, seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her son, Jim Beausoleil in 2012 and her husband...

Nov 28, 2017

MILLBURY– Kenneth R. Desjardin Sr., 83, died Tuesday, Nov. 28th St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after being stricken ill.

His wife, Priscilla M. (MacDonald) Desjardin died in 2013.  He leaves a son, Kenneth R. Desjardin Jr. of Millbury; a daughter, Pat M. Antaya of Sutton; three grandchildren, Stephanie M. Antaya, Sean K. Desjardin and Kristen Thoin; two...

Nov 26, 2017

Gladys Louise (Gwinnearth) Stewart, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday Nov. 26th, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Somerville, MA on Nov. 7, 1921 at the family home, she was the third of four girls born to Godfrey and Margaret (Hilton) Gwinnearth.  She and her sisters sang their way through the Depression, emulating the McGuire Sisters....

Nov 21, 2017

Robert B. Nordstrom, 91 died Tuesday, Nov. 21st at St. Francis Home in Worcester.

He leaves his wife, Alice H. (Braney) Nordstrom; two sons, Robert E. Nordstrom and his wife, Sheril of Uxbridge and William B. Nordstrom and his wife, Sandra of Millbury; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Foley and her husband, Jay of Uxbridge, Kyle Nordstrom of Longview,...

Nov 21, 2017

MILLBURY – A graveside service for William A. Karpowicz, 69, who died Nov. 21st will be held Saturday, December 2nd, at 10:30am, at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Ave. in Paxton.

He leaves a daughter, Melissa M. Noel, and her husband, Shawn of Spencer and a son, Gregory J. Karpowicz of Spencer; two grandchildren, Erik and...

Nov 17, 2017

Louis A. Yuknavich, 42, of Fiskdale, formerly of Harwich passed away unexpectedly Friday November 17th after a long illness. With shattered hearts he leaves behind his mother, Patricia Amorelli of Fiskdale, his father, Alfred Yuknavich and his wife, Carol of Harwich, his sister Yolanda DeGaetano and her husband, Michael of Oxford, his two brothers, Dakota and Dylan Yuknavich of...

Nov 15, 2017

Paul F. Loughlin, 75, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, Nov. 15th in his home surrounded by his family.

Paul is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia A. (Cote) Loughlin; a son, Philip S. Loughlin and his wife, Lena of Auburn; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Juliana; many nieces, nephews and cousins....

Nov 14, 2017

PORTLAND, Oregon—Doris (Daley) Carey, 92, devoted to family and known for her keen sense of humor, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 12, 1925, Doris grew up in Millbury, MA. She lived in Wellesley, MA for more than 40 years.  She retired to Bluffton, SC at the young age...

Nov 11, 2017

Mike J. Cammuso, Sr. 59, passed away at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after a very sudden illness.

He leaves his beloved wife, Rita C. (Rock) Cammuso; three sons, Michael J. Cammuso Jr. and his wife, Erica (Henault) Cammuso, Daniel Cammuso and his wife, Ariel (Gagnon) Cammuso, and Jonathan Cammuso; his parents, Frank and Constance(Laime) Cammuso...

Nov 7, 2017

Grace V. (Pescheta) OLeary, 100, a lifelong resident of Millbury, passed away Tuesday, November 7th at CareOne in Millbury.  She was born at home, a daughter of Michael and Angela (Mucciaccio) Pescheta.

Grace's family was her treasure.  She leaves her 2 grandsons James P. OLeary of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Michael T. OLeary of Paxton, and her sister...

Nov 7, 2017

Raymond J. Murawski, 72, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Nov. 7th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center after a long illness.

Ray leaves his wife of 49 years, Katherine M. (Mozynski) Murawski; a son, Jeffrey A. Murawksi of Gardner; a son-in-law, Aaron M. Moran of Rutland; two grandsons, Joshua and Ryan Moran; a brother,...