Obituaries

Aug 19, 2017

Charles E. “Eddie” Desrosiers, Sr., 81, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Millbury, MA passed peacefully August 19th, surrounded by his family, while on vacation in Millbury.

He leaves his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara A. (Myers) Desrosiers and four children, Peg Houghton and husband Mike, Judy Southland and husband Dave, Charles “Chuck” Desrosiers, Jr. and wife...

Aug 18, 2017

Michael Charles Collette was born in Newburyport Massachusetts.  He passed away peacefully on August 18th after a battle with cancer.

Michael is survived by his mother Janet Collette, two sisters Debra Amour, Earlene Beland and a brother Donald Collette and two children Matthew Collette and Patricia Collette and a grandson Matthew Jr.  He is also survived by...

Aug 12, 2017

Blanche M. (Grenier) LaCrosse, 93, died peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Beaumont Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Home in Northbridge. Born on November 27, 1923, the daughter of the late Alfred and Marie Louise (Chausse) Grenier. She grew up in Millbury, where she met and married her husband Charles M. LaCrosse. They were married for 55 years. They...

Aug 11, 2017

Edward A. Nichols, Sr, 83, passed away Friday, August 11th at Webster Manor in Webster, MA.

Ed’s wife, Claire H. (Moulson) Nichols passed away in 2016.  He leaves four children, Debra A. Soderman of Douglas, Edward A. Nichols Jr. and his wife, Debbie of Highgate, VT, Dwayne E. Nichols of Sutton and Donald J. Nichols and his...

Aug 10, 2017

Rocco A. Riani, 90, formerly of Millbury, passed away on Thursday, August 10th at Brooksby Village in Peabody, surrounded by his loving family.

Rocco’s beloved wife, Edith G. (Schmitt) Riani passed away in 1992.  He leaves four loving children, Diane Whitely of Tampa, FL, Pat Riani-Bassett and her husband, Al of Alachua, FL, Brenda Schelzi and her...

Aug 8, 2017

Thomas G. Ellstrom, 56, passed away suddenly after being stricken ill in his home on Tuesday, August 8th.

Tom leaves his mother, Gertrude S. (Kosky) Ellstrom, with whom he lived and a brother, Michael Ellstrom and his wife, Patricia of Key West, FL.  He is predeceased by his father, Donald G. Ellstrom.

Tom enjoyed reading,...

Aug 6, 2017

Jesse William Birt, 28, died suddenly at home on August 6, 2017.  Jesse was born in Worcester, and was raised in Millbury. Jesse attended Millbury Memorial High school and worked as a cook at Pub 122 Restaurant in Grafton, MA.

He is survived by his mother Lisa (Army) Dempsey, her husband Jeffrey, his father Jesse C. Birt,...

Aug 5, 2017

Florelda B. “Frill” (Marderosian) Mard, 96, passed away Saturday, August 5th at St. Francis Home in Worcester.

Frill is predeceased by her husband, Leo J. Mard, Sr. and her first husband, Albert Langevin; her son, Albert Langevin, Jr.; her parents, Harry and Mable (Lauzone) Marderosian.  She leaves her step daughter, Mary C. Sullivan and her step son,...

Aug 4, 2017

Kelly Jean Angell, 55, formerly of Marlboro, passed away after a long illness in her home on Friday, August 4th.

Kelly leaves her loving partner of 15 years, Rene Williams of Hampton, NH; two children, Ashley Smerlas and her husband, Frank of Sutton and Alex Angell and his wife, Abbey of Grafton; two step children, Dustin Williams...

Aug 4, 2017

MILLBURY – Danielle L. Richmond, 22, died Friday, Aug. 4th from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

She leaves her mother, Gina T. Richmond-Finegan and her husband, Michael Finegan, her father, Robert A. Richmond and his wife, Rebecca Lewis-Richmond and a brother, Steven Richmond all of Millbury; her maternal grandmother, Rosalie Kubiak of Millbury; paternal grandmother,...

Aug 2, 2017

Mabel L. (Noel) Charpentier, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 2nd in St. Camillus Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family.

Mabel’s husband, Noel L.H. Charpentier passed away in 1986 after 38 years of marriage.  She leaves seven children, Henry Charpentier and his wife, Bonnie of Altamonte Springs, FL, Noel Charpentier and his partner, Donna Karacius...

Aug 1, 2017

Paul F. Hope, 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 1st in Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

Paul was born in Worcester the son of William J. and Mary Frances (Shea) Hope. He leaves his wife, Phyllis J. (Pagliaro) Hope; four sons, Paul, Michael, Kevin and Allen; two sisters, Patricia Leblanc and Lorraine Annesty; seven grandchildren and four...

Jul 29, 2017

Vincent C. “Bud” Roy, Jr., 75, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29th in St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Bud leaves his wife of 17 years, Susan M. (Charpentier) Roy; his son, Vincent J. Roy of Mendon; his daughter, Lori Johnson and her husband, Kevin of Oxford; three step daughters, Jennifer M. Orcutt of...

Jul 23, 2017

Steven L. Gagne, 66, formerly of Sutton passed away on Sunday, July 23rd surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

Steve leaves his mother, Helena “Bunny” (Bernier) Gagne of Worcester and Sutton; two brothers, John S. Gagne and his wife, Kathleen of Worcester, Thomas P. Gagne and his wife, Christine of Pahoa, Hawaii; his cousin, Christine...

Jul 22, 2017

Donald S. MacPhail, 88, passed away July 22nd after a brief illness in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Don was the son of the late Allan and Alice (Stidsen) MacPhail.  He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Don was veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper during the Korean War....

Jul 20, 2017

MILLBURY – Alexander J. Miller, 95, died Wednesday, July 20th at Care One Millbury.

His wife, Helen R. O’Connor Miller died in 1986 and is also predeceased by his long-time companion, Betty LaFlamme.   Also predeceased by three sisters, Cecile, Clara and Mary and two brothers Leon and Raymond.  He leaves three daughters, Carol L. Santora and...

Jul 17, 2017

MILLBURY – Kristine M. (Boria) Stratford, 49, died after a short illness on Monday, July17th.

She leaves her husband, Peter C. Stratford; a daughter, Stephanie (Belsito) McNamara and her husband, Bob, grandchildren Joey and Ava McNamara, her parents, Peter and Barbara (May) Boria all of Millbury; two brothers, Brian Boria of Charlton and Jeff Boria and his...

Jul 3, 2017

Barbara N. (Nelson) Swenson, 83, died Monday, July 3rd at Care One at Millbury.

She is predeceased by her husband, Frederick O. Swenson, her parents, Waldemar and Emily (Kasparson) Nelson and a brother Raymond Nelson.  She leaves three sons, Karl F. Swenson and his wife Karen of Millbury, Brett N. Swenson and his wife, Peggy of Millbury...

Jul 1, 2017

Claudia R. (Walker) Bullock, 76, passed away Saturday, July 1st surrounded by her loving family.

Claudia’s husband, Robert Bullock passed away in 2010.  She leaves five children, Norma Dominque, Barbara Dominque, Gary Dominque, James Nocchi and Rick Nocchi; eight grandchildren and three nieces.  She is predeceased by a son, Michael Dominque.

Claudia worked for the...

Jun 28, 2017

A memorial service celebrating the life of Bradman R. Turner will be held on Saturday October 14 at 1:00 PM at the Charles F. Minney VFW Post, 16 South Main Street, Millbury MA.  Brad passed away suddenly on June 28 at his home.  His family invites all who wish to remember Brad to join them at the VFW for a short service and light refreshments....