Obituaries

Claire Kobel

Mar 6, 2016

Claire P. (Benoit) Kobel, 85, died in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home on Sunday, March 6, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

She leaves her husband of 63 years, A. Alan Kobel; three children: Keith Kobel of Auburn, Mark Kobel and his wife Jill (Keith) Kobel of Holden, and Craig Kobel and his wife Dorothy (Moore) Kobel...

Karen Labrie

Mar 6, 2016

Karen M. LaBrie, 62, passed away Sunday, March 6th at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after battling cancer for a year.

Karen leaves her son, Jason Panarelli with whom she lived; a brother-in-law, John "Bud" McElroy of Sutton; her niece, Carrie Boudreau and her husband, Kevin of Oxford; two great nieces, Devynn and Carli both of...

Kevin Nuttall

Mar 2, 2016

MILLBURY - Kevin J. Nuttall, 71 of Colonial Dr. died March 2nd in his home.

No service is planned and burial will be private.

Eugene Lavallee

Feb 28, 2016

Eugene D. Lavallee passed away at home Sunday, February 28, 2016 lovingly surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara (Lucas) Lavallee; his four sons, Mark D. Lavallee and his wife Natalie of Northbridge, David J. Lavallee and his wife Margaret of Hebron, CT, Brian F. Lavallee and his wife Lisa of...

Rita Stencel

Feb 27, 2016

Rita C. (Feeley) Stencel, a longtime resident of Millbury and Worcester died on February 27, at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband of 60 years, Chester S. Stencel Sr. predeceased her in 2003. She leaves her three sons, Chester S. Stencel Jr. husband of Roberta, John W. Stencel husband of Eileen, both of Auburn, James E. "Jay" Stencel...

Alan Dearnley

Feb 27, 2016

Alan A. Dearnley, 85 passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester. Alan was raised in Holden where he graduated from Holden High School. Following graduation, Alan enlisted in the United States Navy serving on a destroyer and was a veteran of the Korean War. While in...

Suzanne Horne

Feb 26, 2016

Suzanne V. (Francis) Horne, 71, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, Feb. 26th after a battle with ALS. Suzanne leaves her devoted husband of 49 years, Richard W. Horne; her three children, Karen Tavernier and her husband, Ron of Holland, Rick Horne and his wife, Christine of Douglas and Amy Bishop and her husband, John...

George Trudeau

Feb 23, 2016

George Trudeau, 91, entered into heaven on February 23, 2016 in CareOne at Millbury. George was the husband of Anna (Tella) Trudeau for 65 years. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late George and Madeline (McCann) Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau worked at Thom Mcann, the Melville Corporation for 40 years before retiring. George was a member...

Sandra Bourassa

Feb 19, 2016

Sandra E. (Anthony) Bourassa, 72, passed away suddenly Friday, February 19th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra leaves her loving husband of 50 years, Richard A. Bourassa, Sr.; four children, Richard A. Bourassa, Jr. and his wife, Jodi of Spencer, Dawn E. Bourassa of Spencer, Heather L. Goguen and her husband, Rene of...

Richard Gauthier

Feb 16, 2016

Richard A. Gauthier, 83, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances (Bertrand) Gauthier; three daughters, Dr. Lorraine Gauthier of Davidson, NC, Cheryl Orrell (husband Scott) of North Oxford and Kris Gauthier, with whom he lived and one son Stephen "Steve" (wife Sue)...

Robert Courtney

Feb 16, 2016

Robert J. Courtney, 71, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16th in his home after a courageous four and half year battle with lung cancer. Bob leaves his wife of 51 years, Nancy J. (Stewart) Courtney; four children, Cheryl Nedoroscik and her husband, John of Worcester, James Courtney of Auburn, Thomas Courtney and his wife, Vicki of Millbury and Christina...

Anthony Lomartire

Feb 6, 2016

Anthony "Tony" J. Lomartire, 75, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6th in his home surrounded by his loving family. Tony leaves his wife of 53 years, Marcia A. (Seavey) Lomartire; five children, Cheryl Baskin of CT, Denise Marlborough and her husband, Ron of Millbury, Andrea Miller and her husband, Philip of Oxford, Anthony Lomartire, Jr. and his fiancé, Anna...

Sophie Marquis

Feb 4, 2016

Sophie V. (Bialecki) Marquis, 98, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 4th at Care One at Millbury. Her husband, Joffre A. Marquis died many years ago. She leaves a daughter, Donna M. Donohue of Millbury; a son, Wayne R. Marquis and his wife, Deborah of Charlton; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Justin Marquis; a sister-in-law, Ida Bialecki of Millbury; nephews and...

Olga Shurick

Feb 2, 2016

MILLBURY – Olga (Angelo) Shurick, 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 2nd at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband, Carlos E. Shurick Sr. died in 1979. She leaves her children, Helen Smith of California, Carlos Shurick, Jr of Florida, David Shurick of Millbury, MA and Glenn Shurick of California, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

George Chevalier

Jan 29, 2016

George "Curly" Chevalier, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 29th from COPD and Lung Cancer. He retired from the UMASS Medical Center maintenance department after many years. He loved to play pedal steel guitar in local country bands which he did for many years. He also had a passion for building...

Donald Willoughby

Jan 19, 2016

Donald C. Willoughby, 70, passed away on January 19th at home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Don was born in Worcester, the only child of Frank and Evelyn (King) Willoughby. He graduated from the former Classical High School in Worcester and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1968 with a BBA in marketing. In 1963,...

Elva Smith

Jan 15, 2016

SUTTON – Elva M. (Desrosiers) Smith, 83, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on January 15, 2016. Although our hearts our heavy with sadness we know she is now with the Lord and her son who passed many years before. She leaves her husband, Ronald R. Smith; four children, Pauline Smith of Auburn, Edward Smith...

Virginia Kozlowski

Jan 12, 2016

SUTTON - Virginia M. King Kozlowski, age 90, of Sutton died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She was a loving mother, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, Michael E. and his wife Christine Kozlowski of Millbury, Katherine A. and her husband Daniel...

Eloise Ducharme

Jan 9, 2016

MILLBURY – Eloise P. (Glover) Ducharme, 92, died Saturday, Jan. 9th at Care One at Millbury, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves three daughters, Kathy Moreau and her husband, James of Yarmouth, Maine Shirley Gaboriault and her husband, Norman of Millbury, MA, and Cindy Anderson and her husband, Dale of Spencer, MA; Her daughter-in-law and best friend,...

Dorothy Baltramaitis

Jan 8, 2016

MILLBURY – Dorothy (Stelmack) Williams Baltramaitis, 91, died Friday, Jan 8th in Care One of Millbury. Her husband, Joseph J. Baltramaitis Jr. died in 2000. She leaves two daughters, Jean M. Gawronski and Rosemary Army both of Millbury; two sons, Joseph J. Baltramaitis III of Falmouth, Robert L. Baltramaitis of Worcester; 23 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and 10...