Obituaries

Ferol Ann Hagstrom

Ferol Ann Hagstrom

Jun 27, 2025

Ferol Ann Hagstrom (Lachapelle), 91 of Rochdale pass away peacefully on Friday, June 27 at Life Care Center in Auburn. She was predeceased by her husband Charles who died in 1989 and her son Charles Jr who died in 2023.

She is survived by her sisters Edith Anderson and her husband Arvid of Colchester, CT, Nancy Felton of Littleton, MA; her...

Leo M. Robitaille

Leo M. Robitaille

Jun 23, 2025

Leo M. Robitaille, 81, of Auburn, MA and Palm Bay, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday June 23rd surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 28, 1943 in Worcester, MA, Leo was the son of Anthony and Rita (Mathurin) Robitaille. Leo grew up in Worcester and graduated from Holy Name High School.

Leo married his high school sweetheart Connie (Dubuque) in...

David Ellis Gibbs

David Ellis Gibbs

Jun 18, 2025

David Ellis Gibbs, 77 January 14, 1948 – June 18, 2025

David Ellis Gibbs, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, coach, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the age of 77.

Dave was a lifelong educator, mentor, and source of steady strength to those around him. A proud graduate of Millbury Memorial High School and Springfield...

Nancy Brigham

Nancy Brigham

Jun 6, 2025

Nancy (Gravelin) Brigham of Sutton, died on June 6,2025 after a long illness with aplastic anemia. She was 84 years old.

She leaves behind two sons: James Jr., Keir and his wife Gina, two daughters: Marcia Brigham Bull, Jennifer and her husband John Prevatt, nine grandchildren: Ashley Brigham-Cannata and husband Richard, Nicholas Brigham and fiancé Ashley Rucci, Katelyn and Matthew Brigham,...

Alan J. White

Alan J. White

May 31, 2025

Alan J. White, 75, passed away on May 31st at UMass Medical Center.

Alan leaves his mother, Marietta White (Norton) of Millbury and his four siblings: Paula Hervieaux and her husband Joseph, of Webster; Roger White and his wife Nancy, of Millbury; Carol White of Millbury; Mark White of Andover, NH. He also leaves his nephew Joseph Noel and his wife...

Myles A. Hibbard

Myles A. Hibbard

May 27, 2025

DOUGLAS- Myles A. Hibbard ended his marathon battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 passing away at home.

Myles leaves his loving wife Aimee L. (Charpentier) Hibbard of 20 years; his three sons Austin J. Hibbard, Micah A. Hibbard and Linden D. Hibbard; and a daughter Arianna R. Hibbard of Plymouth and her partner Christopher Daale; his five brothers, Harry...

Florence E. Powers

Florence E. Powers

May 25, 2025

Florence E. “Flo” Powers, 97 of Millbury passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25th at Christopher House Nursing Home in Worcester.

She is survived by her children, Patricia Bjork of Gilmanton, N.H., David Powers of Belmont, N.H., and Robert Powers and his wife Annette, of Millbury; eight nieces and nephews; one cousin, Janet Ellis of Hopedale and long-time friends, the Mogren...

Roy D. Brewer

Roy D. Brewer

May 24, 2025

MILLBURY - Roy D. Brewer, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 24th at UMass Memorial Medical Center.

Roy leaves his wife Diane Brewer (Cotter), his two children, Noelle Jacobs and her husband Jeremiah (J.D.) from Cross Hill, S.C., and Jack Brewer and his girlfriend Leah Leonard from Millbury, Ma., two grandchildren, Patrick Livingston from Greer, SC and Masen Livingston from Irmo,...

Barbara Baroni

Barbara Baroni

May 19, 2025

MILLBURY – Barbara A. Baroni, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19th, in UMASS Memorial Hospital after a long illness.

Barbara leaves a son, Michael Baroni, a sister, Dorothy Sweeney, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her husband, Anthony “Bob” Baroni, her son, Tony Baroni, her daughters, Joanne Christie and Cindy Maguire, a sister, Theresa Dumas, and her...

Bonita "Bonnie" Hill

Bonita "Bonnie" Hill

May 5, 2025

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Bonita “Bonnie” Hill, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Born in Lowell, MA on December 18,1945, Bonnie was the youngest of eight children.

A long-time resident of Marlborough, MA, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 35 years, Thomas J. Hill, with whom she shared a deep and everlasting love....

Carol Ann Army

Carol Ann Army

May 3, 2025

MILLBURY – Carol Ann Army, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 3rd, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol leaves her sister, Brenda Whitmore and her husband, Richard of Millbury; a niece, Christine Ratcliffe and her husband, Neal; two great nephews and two great nieces. She is predeceased by her parents, Kenneth and Clarissa Army; a sister, Patricia Army, a nephew,...

Michael R. Girouard

Michael R. Girouard

Apr 25, 2025

Michael R. Girouard, 72, of Millbury, MA, passed away peacefully on April 25, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda (Fresolo); his son, Christopher, his sisters, Donna D’Elia and her husband Robert; Paula Gleason, and her husband Robert; nieces and nephews.

Michael was a brick mason for most of his life. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with...

Dorothy Francis

Dorothy Francis

Apr 25, 2025

After using up her 9 lives and then some, Dorothy C. Francis, 92, of Millbury, MA, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many, passed away late in the evening of her birthday, April 24, 2025 (she made it!), in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was a fierce foe against many ailments and persevered so often against...

Carol A. Langevin

Carol A. Langevin

Apr 24, 2025

Carol A. Langevin (née Russell), 90, of Millbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on January 10, 1935, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Robert H. and Lillian (Benson) Russell. She lived a rich and meaningful life, often reminiscing about joyful summer vacations on Cape Cod and at the lake.

At the tender age...

Judith E. Lockwood

Judith E. Lockwood

Apr 23, 2025

Judith E. Lockwood, of Millbury Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at 83 years old on April 23, 2025.

Born May 17, 1941, Daughter of Carl and Arlene Axberg of Quincy, Massachusetts, she is survived by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Larry Lockwood of Millbury, her daughter Tina Goodale of Cranston, RI, son Lawrence Lockwood of Boston and grandkids Lily, Lucas,...

Joyce C. Seaman

Joyce C. Seaman

Apr 21, 2025

 SUTTON – Joyce C. Seaman (Hunt) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, surrounded by her beloved husband Bruce and her loving children.

Joyce leaves behind her husband of 27 years, Bruce Seaman and her beloved children, Michael Greenslit, Scott Greenslit (deceased) and Kim Naples; and her stepchildren Michael Seaman, Jeffrey Seaman (deceased). Jenifer Drapeau and Samantha Larson Joyce will...

Earl J. Mathews

Earl J. Mathews

Apr 21, 2025

Earl Joseph Mathews, 86, of Millbury, MA, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on April 21, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on November 24, 1938, in Worcester, MA, he was the youngest child of Eva “Beatrice” (Brosseau) and Arcay “Arthur” Mathews of Worcester. He grew up on Grafton Hill but later relocated to Millbury. He is...

Evelyn L. Spry

Evelyn L. Spry

Apr 20, 2025

FITCHBURG- Evelyn L. (Stewart) Spry, 79, passed away on Sunday April 20, 2025 at Leominster Hospital after a period of declining health. She was born in Boston, Ma on November 17,1945.

Evelyn was predeceased by her parents, Richard L. and Gladys L. Stewart Sr. and her brother Jack B. Stewart. She is survived by her brother Dr. Richard L. Stewart, Jr....

Lawrence L. Richards

Lawrence L. Richards

Apr 9, 2025

Lawrence L. Richards, 78, of Millbury, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon (Dionne); sons, Christopher, and Bryant and his wife, Heather (Mulcahy); stepson, Jason Budzyna; sisters, Sheila Hill and Barbara; sister-in-law, Helena; nephews, Matthew, Lucas, and Beech and his wife Heather (Leach); niece, Jamie Hill; grandson, Noah; step-grandchildren, Kaylee Lambert,...

Carol Ann Goodrich

Carol Ann Goodrich

Apr 9, 2025

MILLBURY – Carol Ann Goodrich, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9th surrounded by her loving family.

Carol’s husband William M. Goodrich passed in 1999. She leaves a daughter, Tammy Bousquet- Cordes and her husband, Stephen Cordes; two grandsons, Michael Cordes and his wife, Krystal and Stevie Cordes; a sister, Theresa Reed; many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by...