Obituaries

May 21, 2017

Marilyn A. (O'Rourke) Sthika, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends on Sunday, May 21st.

She leaves her two daughters, Jerilyn M. (Pellegrini) Hitchings and her husband, Michael of Shrewsbury; Suzanne (Pellegrini) Green and her husband, Kenneth of Atlanta; four grandchildren, Allison, Lauren, and Nathan Hitchings and Elizabeth Green; as well as her...

May 17, 2017

James F. Tabor, 72, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 17th surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim leaves his loving wife of 49 years, Nancy (Dziedzic) Tabor; a son, Jeffrey Tabor and his wife, Mary of Jacksonville, FL and their sons, Patrick, William and Andrew; two daughters, Mary...

May 16, 2017

MILLBURY - Daniel M. Magliaro, 32 died Wednesday, May 16th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness

He leaves his wife, Mariclaire (Ballon) Magliaro of Auburn; a daughter, Ariana Magliaro of Auburn; his parents, Michael F. Magliaro and his wife Patricia of Worcester and Deborah L. Sargent...

May 16, 2017

Joyce D. Provencher passed into the arms of her Lord & Savior on May 16, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Worcester the daughter of Herman & Loretta (Laporte) Devereaux.

She leaves her loving husband George E. Provencher on the day of their 49th anniversary. She also leaves 5 children, Crystal Poole and husband...

May 14, 2017

Eileen B. (Calcagni) George, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14th in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Eileen's husband, Earl P. George, Sr. passed away in 2005. She leaves five daughters, Kathleen A. Rasmussen of Millbury, Sharon Coyle of Thompson, CT, Earline G. Monahan of VT, Colleen George of North Oxford and Kelly A....

May 12, 2017

MILLBURY - Joseph R. Capistron, 33, of Webster, formerly of Millbury, died unexpectedly Friday May 12th.

He leaves his mother, Sheila A. (Beaucage) Capistron of Webster; a daughter, Juliana Noke of Milford; a sister, Kelly E. Nocchi and her long-time companion, Jason Hicks of Sutton; two brothers, Nicholas A. Capistron and his wife, Teresa of Millbury and...

May 9, 2017

SUTTON - Larry E. Hicks, 74, died Tuesday, May 9th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He leaves his wife, Carolyn A. (Meighan) Hicks; a son, Timothy E. Hicks and his wife, Diane of Auburn; a daughter, Lisa M. Quinn and her husband, Kevin of Millbury; seven grandchildren, Connor, Brendan and Brady Hicks and Andrew Bjork and Ciara, Caitlin...

May 2, 2017

Dolores C. (Martinez) Lavoie, 61 died Tuesday, May 2nd in her home after an illness.

She leaves her husband of 45 years, Denis C. Lavoie; a daughter, Jennifer D. Remuck and her husband, Scott of Millbury; two grandchildren, Jack and Samantha Remuck of Millbury; a sister, Nancy Magaw of Worcester; a niece, Samantha Magaw of Oxford. She...

Apr 30, 2017

MILLBURY / BROOKFIELD -Donna (Couture) Beaumier Fountain, 74, passed away on April 30th after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She leaves behind her daughter, Laurie Fairbanks of Auburn, a son Lee and his wife, Lori Beaumier of Millbury, grandchildren, Amanda, Chrystal, Emily and Joey, her sister, Denise and her husband, Rich Irwin of Auburn, her brother,...

Apr 21, 2017

David I. Lynch, 90, passed away peacefully at home with his family with whom he laughed, lived for and loved on Friday, April 21st after a long struggle with cryptogenic organizing pneumonia.

David is now reunited with his beloved wife, Lois S. (Ohman) Lynch, who passed away in 2012, and whom he missed dearly. He leaves five...

Apr 17, 2017

Millbury - June E. Rice, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, April 17th at Care One in Millbury.

She leaves two daughters, Kimberly J. Fay-Jones and her wife, Lori Jones of Millbury and Debra A. Couture of North Grafton; a son, Wayne F. Rice and his wife, Cynthia Marquis of Rhode Island; 4 grandchildren; Kerie Couture, Marcie Barron,...

Apr 13, 2017

Yvonne R. "Memere" (Smith) Hilyard, 88, passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital on Thursday, April 13th with her loving family by her side.

She joins in heaven her husband of more than 50 years, Charles J. Hilyard; her son, James E. Hilyard and five sisters, Leah Hutchins, Theresa Banach, Eva Serra, Rena Kelley and Nancy Richford.

Apr 13, 2017

Carmella "Kay" M. Belsito, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 13th at Care One of Millbury.

Kay will be sorely missed by her loving sister, Joyce J. May of Millbury and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was born in Worcester, moved to Millbury in 1954 and then North Grafton in 1996. She is predeceased...

Apr 13, 2017

Eleanor J. (Bosford) Valentino, 79, died Thursday, April 13th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Her husband, Richard P. Valentino died last year. She leaves two sons, Richard A. Valentino of Millbury and Scott P. Valentino and his wife, Barbara of Oxford; a granddaughter, Erica Valentino; two step-granddaughters, Elizabeth and Samantha Wightman; nieces and nephews. She was...

Apr 12, 2017

SUTTON - Penelope S. (Smith) Nunnemacher, 70, of Sutton, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12, at St. Camillus Health Center of Northbridge.

Penny leaves her husband Robert (Knick) of Sutton, a son, Jacob and his wife Jennifer and three granddaughters of Sutton, a son, Joshua and his wife Sarah and a grandson and granddaughter of West Boylston...

Apr 11, 2017

Margaret C. (Heffernan) Lachapelle-Gauthier, 99, passed away Tuesday, April 11th in Beaumont Nursing and Rehab Center in Northbridge.

Margaret leaves seven children, Richard J. Lachapelle and his companion, Aline Richard of Douglas, Henry D. Lachapelle and his wife, Eileen of Palm Harbor Florida, Margaret A. Goodreau and her husband Claude of Millbury, Marilyn E. Hickey and her...

Apr 10, 2017

William P. Alves, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, April 10th at Kindred Rehabilitation and Transitional Care in Westborough surrounded by his loving family after a long and full life. Bill was a proud and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was best known for his quick wit, charm, kindness and amazing sense of humor. He will be greatly missed...

Apr 7, 2017

MILLBURY - Astrid A. (Nelson) Scott, 83, died Friday, April 7th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

She leaves her husband of 63 years, Carl E. Scott; two children, Ronald C. Scott of Sutton and Robin L. Mazzone and her husband, Fran of Millbury; four grandchildren, Joseph and John Mazzone and Samantha (Scott) Fleming and Jessica...

Apr 6, 2017

Ruth D. (Stratford) Puchek, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 6th in Dodge Park Rest Home of Worcester.

Ruth's husband, Paul J. Puchek passed away in 2000. She leaves her daughter, Sandra Puchek of Sutton; three grandchildren, Heather Hannon of Sutton, Elizabeth Bohanan of Sutton and Richard Stratford, Jr. of Florida; two great grandchildren, Evelyn and Adeline;...

Apr 2, 2017

Josephine H. (Mustone) Anderson, 90 passed away April 2nd in her home.

Her husband and best friend, Roy A. Anderson died in 2010. She leaves several nieces and nephews. Josephine was born in Westborough and is predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Lucy Mustone and two sisters, Margaret and Mary.

Josephine graduated from Westborough High...