Obituaries

Frances Murphy

Nov 25, 2013

Frances M. (Chrobak) Murphy, 94, of Newburgh, IN, formerly of Auburn, died Monday, Nov. 25th in Indiana. Her husband, James F. Murphy, died in 1992. She leaves daughter, Kathleen M. Murphy and son-in-law Michael Mulligan of Newburgh, IN, with whom she lived and daughter Karen Mercer of Sewell, NJ. She leaves 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Marissa Mercer...

Charles Howard

Nov 23, 2013

Charles W. Howard, 95, died peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Millbury Healthcare Center. His wife of 56 years, Ruth B. (Berger) Howard died in 1998. He leaves two sons, Charles W. Howard, Jr. of Las Vegas and David L. Howard and his wife, Tina of Oxford; a daughter, Kathleen R. Boggs and her husband, Brian of...

Berton Childs

Nov 16, 2013

Berton W. "Captain" "Bill" Childs, 87, died Saturday, Nov. 16th in his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Michelena (DiSilvestro) Childs; three sons, Michael Childs of Worcester, Berton Childs and his wife Cynthia of Easeley, SC and Richard Childs and his wife Catherine of Newport News, VA; one daughter, Cynthia...

Joseph Ginisi

Nov 16, 2013

Joseph A. Ginisi, 66, a dedicated husband, father and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2013 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife, Laura of Millbury, a son Jason, daughter-in-law Tanya and grandson Nicolas of Long Island, NY, a daughter Lauren of Natick and a son Brian of Webster and a sister,...

Alan Quist

Nov 15, 2013

Alan G. Quist, "Unca Boo", 67 lost his eight month battle with cancer on November 15, 2013 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Caribou, ME to Mildred A. Quist & Gunner Quist, he grew up in Millbury and lived most of his life in Worcester County after serving in the Navy. Alan worked for over 30...

Rita Lagor

Nov 15, 2013

MILLBURY – Rita L. (Payette) Gosselin Lagor, 85, died Friday, Nov. 15th in the St Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester. Her 1st husband, George Gosselin died in 1970 and her second husband, Alfred F. Lagor Sr. died in 1995. She leaves two sons, Richard P. Gosselin and his wife Cheryl Corbin Gosselin of Millbury and George...

Jeannette Cullina

Nov 6, 2013

MILLBURY – Jeannette D. (Poirier) Cullina, 95, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in the Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband, George M. Cullina died in 2000. She leaves a son, James E. Cullina of Millbury; a sister, Cecile Anderson of Millbury; a brother, Peter Poirier of Webster; nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a son, David...

Antoinette Harmon

Nov 3, 2013

Antoinette Marie (Gagliardi) DiGiulio Harmon, 74, died Sunday, November 3, 2013 surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with cancer. Antoinette leaves a son, Anthony J. DiGiulio and his longtime companion, Kathleen Gallacher of Millbury; a daughter, Cindy A. Capuano and her husband, Mike and their two children Matteo and Isabella of Oxford; a grandson Christopher...

William Liberty

Oct 26, 2013

William F. Liberty, Sr, 83, died Saturday October 26, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. His wife of 65 years, Dorothy J. (Cutting) Liberty died in March of this year. He leaves a daughter, Nancy L. Pegler and her husband, George Pegler, Jr. of Downingtown, PA; a son, William F. Liberty, Jr. and his wife, Sharon Liberty...

Karen Henault

Oct 24, 2013

MILLBURY / Puerto Plata, D.R. Karen (Bunnewith) Henault, 55, passed away on October 24, 2013 from injuries sustained in an accident in the Dominican Republic. Karen formerly resided in Millbury. She leaves her mother, Judith Bunnewith of Millbury, her son, Kevin Henault of Millbury, her daughter, Christie Henault of Sutton; her sister, Debra Burke of Millbury and a...

Cheryl Ducharme

Oct 22, 2013

Cheryl A. Ducharme, 50, passed away after an illness on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She leaves her brother Jeffrey Ducharme and wife Tish of Oxford and Stephen Ducharme and wife Paula of Sutton. She also leaves four nieces; Stephanie Ducharme of Sutton, Elizabeth King of Holden, Erica Siemaszko of Grafton, Lindsey...

Joseph Dumas

Oct 20, 2013

Joseph R. "Dick" Dumas, 83, died Sunday Oct. 20th, in the Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, after being stricken ill. His wife Constance V. (Carlstrom) Dumas died in 2008. He leaves two daughters, Patricia M. Ludwig of Attleboro and JoAnn M. and her husband, Philip "Pinky" Girouard of Millbury: a granddaughter, Stacey Vangos of Millbury; a step grandson,...

Stephen Brown

Oct 17, 2013

Stephen J. Brown, 57, died unexpectedly Thursday, October 17, 2013 in his home after a brief illness. Steve leaves his wife of 29 years, Margaret E. (Bryce) Brown; three children, Kristin Brown, Ben Brown and Lauren Brown; his father, Robert W. Brown; four siblings, Lisa Taccardi, Robin Breda, Rebecca Clement and Rob Brown; many nieces and nephews. He...

Dorothy Platts

Oct 12, 2013

MILLBURY – Dorothy Louise Platts, 97, died Saturday, Oct 12th in the Millbury Health Care Center, surrounded by her family and friends. Dorothy graduated from Millbury High School in 1934 and then worked at Buck Brothers until her retirement in 1978. Dot enjoyed sports, playing basketball, softball, golf, bowling and cross country skiing. In 1941 Dot was Captain...

David Rajotte

Oct 8, 2013

David Alexander Rajotte passed away at the age of 65, surrounded by his loving family at UMASS Hospital, University Campus, following his courageous battle with Leukemia. David leaves behind his loving wife of 43 wonderful years, Diane (Lorion) Rajotte; his son, Brian D. Rajotte and his wife, Cynthia (Francia); his daughter, Michelle R. Mattei, her husband, Christopher. His...

Helen Tivenan

Oct 6, 2013

Helen R. Tivenan, 94, died Sunday, Oct. 6th and was a resident of Christopher Heights in Worcester. She leaves nieces and nephews, among which are three very close nieces, Colleen E. Westbrook of NY, Maureen J. DiStefano and Sharon D. Matys both of Grafton and grandnieces and nephews. She was born in Worcester and is predeceased by her...

Joseph Reeves

Oct 5, 2013

Joseph H. Reeves, Jr., 73, died unexpectedly Saturday October 5, 2013 in Millbury. His wife of 45 years, Mary Anastasia (Zalieckas) Reeves died recently in September. Joe leaves three sons, Kevin Reeves of Shrewsbury, Keith Reeves and Shawn Reeves and his wife, Rebecca both of Millbury; 6 grandchildren; Danielle, Cole, Lilly, Kasey, Drew, and Jack; a sister, Betty-Anne...

Arthur Briddon

Sep 30, 2013

Arthur Briddon IV, 54, formerly of Millbury, passed away suddenly in Ohio. He leaves his beloved wife, Robin (Minor) Briddon; his mother, Frances E. (Wood) Briddon of Millbury; two brothers, Jeffrey E. Briddon and his wife, Deborah of Millbury and Scott A. Briddon and his wife, Kristin of Worcester; nephew, Christopher and niece, Lauren; aunts, uncles and cousins...

Kula Otis

Sep 28, 2013

OTIS, KULA (Penetas) of Worcester, 88 years of age, died Saturday, September 28, 2013 in the Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Kula leaves her husband of 66 years, James F. Otis; daughters, Joan (Paul) Younker of Marshfield, Cynthia J. Posmoga of PA, and Alexis (Richard Lavoie) of Rochdale....

Mary Reeves

Sep 28, 2013

Mary Anastatia (Zalieckas) Reeves, 68, died Saturday September 28, 2013 in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She leaves her husband of 45 years, Joseph H. Reeves Jr.; three sons, Kevin Reeves of Shrewsbury, Keith Reeves of Millbury and Shawn Reeves and his wife, Rebecca of Millbury. She leaves 6...