Obituaries

C. Muscatell

Jun 24, 2014

C. J. "Chilly" Muscatell, 87, died peacefully Tuesday June 24th, after surviving his longtime loving wife Doris, who died in 1989. He is survived by his only son, Rev. Rande Muscatell: three grandchildren, Michael, Christina and Rande Dominic and two great grandchildren, Hyan and Tristan, all of the Carolinas; his brother, Francis Muscatell of Whitinsville and his 22...

Derek Powers

Jun 21, 2014

LEICESTER - Derek J. Powers, 29, died Saturday, June 21st after being stricken ill. He is predeceased by his parents, Dean J. and Debra J. (Riani) Powers. He leaves a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves his maternal grandmother, Patricia (Jones) Powers, who resides in California. His calling hours are Saturday, July 12th...

Helen Mankevetch

Jun 20, 2014

Helen C. (Chiras) Mankevetch, 99, died Friday, June 20th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester surrounded by her loving family. Her husband, Peter J. Mankevetch died in 2007. She leaves a son, David V. Mankevetch of Millbury; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Helen is predeceased by a son, Peter P. Mankevetch...

William Blunt

Jun 19, 2014

William J. Blunt, 83, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully with family by his side, Thursday June 19th, after a short illness. He was born in Providence RI., moving to Worcester at a young age and lived there until retirement. Bill served in the Army during the Korean War then worked for Wyman-Gordon Company in Worcester for 42...

John Wackell

Jun 18, 2014

MILLBURY – John J. Wackell died June 18, 2014, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. John is survived by his wife, Joan A. (Berard) Wackell. He also leaves his loving family, Robin M. Pond and her husband, Robert Pond, of Webster, Michael J. Wackell, Sr. and his wife, Diane M. Wackell, of Millbury, Paul F. Wackell of Worcester,...

Diana Robbins

Jun 15, 2014

Diana T. (Boire) Robbins, 52, died suddenly Sunday, June 15th in St. Vincent Hospital after being stricken ill. Diana leaves two children, Nathan R. Smith of Millbury and Stephanie L. Smith and her husband, Bryan Shaw of Leominster; her mother, Gloria (Salois) Boire of Millbury; a sister, Donna Fregosi and her husband, Frank of Leominster; three brothers, David...

Pennie Linder

Jun 9, 2014

Pennie (Putnam) Linder, 75, passed away Monday, June 9th after a long illness. Pennie leaves two children, K. Martin Linder and his partner, Carol Botty and Joy M. Linder all of Sutton; four grandchildren, Rebekah, Lucas, and Elizabeth Nydam and Mikaela Linder. She also leaves her ex-husband, Kenneth Linder. She is predeceased by her parents, David T. and...

Robert Vaillancourt

Jun 6, 2014

MILLBURY – Robert E. Vaillancourt, 74, passed away on Friday June 6, 2014 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his devoted wife of fifty one years, Nancy L. (Pratt) Valliancourt; three daughters: Suzanne and her husband James Chanis, Kim and her husband James Montgomery of Westborough, Kristen and her husband John Williams of Falmouth; his grandchildren Jessica...

William Eilert

Jun 4, 2014

William Eilert, 71, formerly of Millbury and Charlton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love ones on June 4th in St. Vincent Hospital, in Worcester. He leaves five children, Andrea Vickers of Westfield, Brian Eilert of Worcester, Shelley Terlizzi of Worcester, Jason Eilert and his wife Winnie of Millbury and Pamela Tarckini and her husband Steven of Millbury; many...

John Heffernan

Jun 2, 2014

John E. Heffernan, Jr., 86, died peacefully at home on Monday, June 2nd after a brief illness. John leaves his wife of 30 years, Barbara M. (Kidik) Heffernan. He is predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth (Concannon) Heffernan. John also leaves two step children, Kerry Ann Riordan and her husband, Kevin of Burlington, CT and Brian Bubluski and...

Frank Grandone

May 30, 2014

WORCESTER – Frank E. Grandone, 83, died Friday, May 30th in the Life Care Center in Auburn. He leaves a sister, Helen A. Beauregard of Millbury; nieces and nephews. He was born in Bristol, RI, son of Leo and Helen (Fay) Grandone. Frank worked at Botwinik Brothers Co. and Gessner Co. in Worcester before he retired in 1996...

Roland Lariviere

May 29, 2014

Roland J. Lariviere, 72, died suddenly Thursday, May 29th in St. Vincent Hospital. Roland leaves his wife of 37 years, Lorraine M. (Travers) Lariviere; two sons, Ronald Travers and his wife Cheryl, and Donald Lariviere both of Millbury; one daughter, Lori Ritso and her husband, John of RI; four grandchildren, Nicole, Lindsay, Tyler and Kevin; two great grandchildren,...

Helen Russell

May 23, 2014

Helen P. (Trzcinski) Russell, 88, died Friday, May 23rd in Millbury Healthcare Center surrounded by her loving family. Helen's husband, Victor A. Russell died in 2000. She leaves two daughters, Diane M. Stano and her husband, Frank of Millbury and Eleanor Sulham and her husband, John of Millbury; one grandson, Jesse; four granddaughters; Leela, Lori, Jodi and Ami;...

Noel Kline

May 23, 2014

Noël (Martin) Tebo Kline, 86, died Friday, May 23rd surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Noël leaves four children: JoAnn Donovan and her husband, Dan of Sterling; Michael Tebo of Worcester; Kathleen Briddon of Millbury; Richard Tebo and his wife, Kathy of Rochester, NH. She also leaves nine grandchildren: Lisa Noël and Michael Briddon; Amanda...

Mary Mrozinski

May 23, 2014

MILLBURY – Mary B. (Balukonis) Mrozinski, died Friday, May 23rd surrounded by her family. She leaves her husband, of 56 years, W.P.D. Lt. (Ret.) Victor J. Mrozinski; a niece and caregiver, Joyce (Ostrowski) Sampson and her husband, Harry and their son, Alex of Millbury; a sister-in-law and dear friend, Grace Balukonis and nine nieces and nephews. She was...

Leona Lebel

May 22, 2014

MILLBURY – Leona A. (Morin) Lebel, 89, died Thursday, May 22nd in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Her husband, Ambrose A. Lebel died in 2007. She leaves three sons, John A. Lebel of Worcester, Kenneth A. Lebel and his wife, Louise and Richard A. Lebel and his wife, Linda all of Millbury; a daughter, Carole Ann Graham of...

James Sullivan

May 22, 2014

James "Jim" P. Sullivan, 54, died Thursday, May 22nd after a courageous battle with diabetes. He was surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born to the late Robert and Mary (Hehir) Sullivan in Worcester. He graduated from North High School in 1978. Jim was a member of the United States Army Reserves as an M.P. He worked...

Doris Perron

May 17, 2014

OXFORD / MILLBURY – Doris M. (Legassey) Perron, 88, formerly of Millbury, died Saturday, May 17th in the Lanessa Extended Care in Webster. Her husband, Raymond L. Perron died in 2006. She leaves a son, William D. Perron and his wife, Denise of Millbury; a daughter, Sandra L. Packard of Shrewsbury; a grandson, Scott O. Packard and his...

John Brigham

May 16, 2014

John Dexter "Deck" Brigham Jr., 90, pass peacefully Friday, May 16th surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife, Carolyn M. (Carlson) Brigham; a son, Mark D. Brigham and his wife, Audrey of Sutton; a daughter, Bonnie M. Ryan and her husband, John of Pomfret, CT; three grandchildren, Justin T. Brigham, Megan W. Rand and Melissa J....

Gladys Dooley

May 16, 2014

Gladys E. (Morris) Dooley, 81, died Friday, May 16th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after an illness. Gladys's husband, James E. Dooley, Sr. died in 2001. She leaves two sons, Michael J. Dooley of Worcester and James E. Dooley, Jr. of West Boylston; three daughters, Margaret A. Munroe of Longview, TX, Elsie G. Leonard of Sutton...