Obituaries

Dec 8, 2016

George Allen Cote, Sr, 76, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts Central Campus, surrounded by family. George lived most of his life in Worcester and Millbury but loved to travel. He enjoyed his opportunities to visit exotic locations, and his vacation to Hawaii was his favorite. George is...

Dec 2, 2016

WORCESTER - Gary R. Crandall, 63, died Friday, Dec. 2nd at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, after being stricken ill at home.

Gary leaves his wife, Cindy E. (Chase) Crandall; two children, Gary Ross Crandall and his wife Emily of Millbury and Kristin L. Crandall of West Boylston; two step-children, Jason Ramalho and his wife, Kristen of Hollis,...

Nov 25, 2016

MILLBURY - Barbara M. (Dwinell) O'Brien, 90, died Friday, Nov. 25th at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

Her husband Thomas F. O'Brien died in 1998. She leaves a brother-in-law, Francis Gaudere of Millbury and 22 nieces and nephews, among which is Jean Crizer, Mary Daniels, Patricia Carlo and William Gaudere; many great nieces and nephews....

Nov 16, 2016

SUTTON - Lee E. White, 85, died Nov. 16th at his home, after being stricken ill.

He is predeceased by his wife, Aldea (Budreau) White and his son, Stanley White. He leaves several relatives and friends and will be dearly missed. He was an Army veteran during the Korean War.

Services and burial will be...

Nov 13, 2016

Sally Stevenson died on Sunday, November 13th at home in West Sutton with her family and loved ones all around her. It was her 90th birthday. She was born in 1926 to Kate and Bartley Thornton and lived in Spiddal, County Galway until leaving Ireland for the USA when she was 19 years old.

She met Dave...

Nov 12, 2016

Andrew M. Marble, 36, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his childhood home in Millbury MA on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 after a 2 year courageous battle with melanoma.

Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of Alan and Kathleen (Flynn) Marble of Millbury, MA.

In addition to his parents, he leaves...

Nov 11, 2016

Ruth R. Hisoire, 92, died Friday, Nov.11th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She leaves her husband of 70 years, Francis R. Hisoire Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Francis R. Hisoire Jr. and Grace of California and son, Paul J. Hisoire of Brewster; five grandchildren, Alissa, Jennifer of California, Tina, Shawn of Cape Cod and Jamie of Maine; great grandchildren,...

Nov 11, 2016

Richard F. "Mac" MacIntyre, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 11th at Webster Manor Nursing Home with his wife and granddaughter, Christan by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Mac leaves his loving wife of 20 years Kathleen A. (Bachant) MacIntyre; his son, Gary MacIntyre, Sr. of Douglas; three grandchildren, Christan, Gary and Timothy;...

Nov 10, 2016

MILLBURY - David Williams, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 10th at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester.

He leaves his sister, Laura E. Gosselin, with whom he lived in Millbury; two children, Robert E. Williams and Michele Williams; five grandchildren; two nieces, Shelly Williams of Florida and Curtis Williams of Connecticut; a nephew Ronald Gosselin of...

Nov 10, 2016

Betty Ann (Beesley) Watson, 56, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10th after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.

Betty leaves her husband of 24 years, Graham Watson; her daughter, Brittany Watson; her parents, Donald and Ann (McLaughlan) Beesley of Millbury; two brothers, Donald Beesley, Jr. and Michael Beesley both of Charlton; a...

Nov 9, 2016

MILLBURY - Mary J. Foley 84, died Nov. 9th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

She leaves a son, Walter H. Foley and his wife, Halina of Florida; a grandson, Konrad Antczak of Chicago. She was born in Worcester and is predeceased by her parents, John and Mary (Kennedy) Foley.

Service and burial are private....

Nov 9, 2016

Lawrence Gilmond, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9th in his home, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Kathleen "Kandy" Gilmond, his three sons, Michael Healy, Shane Healy, and Scott Gilmond and his wife Kate Pace; and his adoring grandchildren Lacey, Justin, Emily, Gavin and Arianna.

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Nov 8, 2016

Nora (Fadden) Trainor, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 8th in her home.

Nora was born in Barnabawn, Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland to Anthony and Bridget (Grady) Fadden. She leaves two daughters, Mary F. O'Brien of Millbury and Teresa A. Quinn and her husband, Joseph of Worcester; six grandchildren, Kathleen, Joseph and his wife, Paige and...

Nov 7, 2016

SUTTON - Wilfred "Bill" H. Uppstrom Jr. 89, passed peacefully Nov. 7th at St. Camillus Health Center in Northbridge, after a long and fruitful life.

Bill was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many. His smile, positive attitude, and kindness will be missed by his family and friends.

Bill...

Nov 1, 2016

MILLBURY - Rose B. Neri, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 1st in her home, after a long illness.

She leaves her sister, Lena L. Neri with whom she lived. She was born in Millbury and is predeceased by her parents Louis G. and Maria C. (Pititto) Neri and lived in Millbury all her life and was especially close...

Oct 30, 2016

Nancy A. (Smith) Johnson, 86, passed away on October 30, 2016 after a period of declining health.

She was born in Whitinsville, daughter of William A. and Grace L. (Wallace) Smith. Upon marrying, she settled and raised her family in Sutton with her husband of 47 years, Albert H. Johnson, who predeceased her in 1999. She leaves...

Oct 29, 2016

Cathleen A. (Kelley) Firmin, 49, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29th in Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy leaves her husband and life long friend, Bruce A. Firmin, Sr.; two daughters, Lynne M. Gillis and her husband, Shaun Gillis and Ashley A. Pottle all of Worcester; her grandson, Cameron Gillis; two step children, Bruce...

Oct 28, 2016

MILLBURY - Lee H. Skoglund, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 28th, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert & Helen (Hall) Skoglund of Worcester. He leaves behind his brother, Jon H. Skoglund and his wife, Patricia of Tryon, NC, two aunts, Natalie Sinkus of Worcester and Carolyn Skoglund of Shrewsbury, many cousins and close friends. He...

Oct 27, 2016

Louis A. Ettamarna, 71, passed away October 27th at St. Vincent Hospital after an extended battle with a nerve disorder.

Lou leaves his son, James R. Ettamarna and Jim's wife, Monica; his daughter, Jill P. Kozaczka and Jill's husband Chris; and grandchildren Julia, Alex, Grace, Michael, and Mason, all from Sutton. His former wife, Joyce A. Smith,...

Oct 25, 2016

MILLBURY - Margaret Jane (Wicke) Coons, 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 25th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Her husband, William H. Coons Sr. died in 2007. She leaves six children, Donna Minichilli of Worcester, Victoria Frigon and her husband Paul of Millbury, Linda Coons and her partner Allan Ackerman of Millbury, William H Coons Jr. of Worcester,...