Obituaries

Pauline C. Banfill

Pauline C. Banfill

Apr 2, 2025

MILLBURY- Pauline C. (Lussier) Banfill, 87, passed away peacefully on April 2,2025 at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Pauline is predeceased by her husband, Christian Banfill. She leaves her children, Denise Palmer of Millbury, Joanne Gauvin and her husband, Jim of Sutton, Theresa Slade of Worcester, Marc Tessier and his wife, Michelle of Auburn. Her grandchildren, Jeremy Slade...

Delores F. Zelenak

Delores F. Zelenak

Mar 31, 2025

MILLBURY - Delores “Dee” F. (vanTwyver) Zelenak passed away peacefully on March 31st, surrounded by love from family and friends.

Dee leaves her loving daughter, Cynthia Zelenak, her grandchildren; Victoria McCann and her husband Brett McCann, John Agbey, Alexandra Agbey, Evan Agbey, William Zelenak Jr and his wife Christine Zelenak; her great grandchildren Mason Agbey and Sloane McCann; along with many...

Michael S. Santora

Michael S. Santora

Mar 29, 2025

WORCESTER - Michael Santora passed away peacefully on March 29th, at the age of 75, surrounded by his loving family after a brave battle with cancer.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Carol (Miller) Santora, their daughter Heidi Nano and her fiancé Andrew Lehtonen of East Templeton. Mike was a loving brother to Stephen and his wife...

Frank Anthony Mazzeo, Jr.

Frank Anthony Mazzeo, Jr.

Mar 25, 2025

Frank Mazzeo of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Shrewsbury, MA passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 25,2025 after a prolonged illness.

Frank was born in Millbury, MA to Frank & Ida (Paletta) Mazzeo on February 9, 1935, the day after his mother’s birthday.

Frank lived a big life! He graduated from Millbury HS in 1953. While there, he played...

Yvonne M. Beaudoin

Yvonne M. Beaudoin

Mar 23, 2025

MILLBURY- Yvonne M. (Gemme) Beaudoin, 96, known for her loving nature and grace, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 in Milford Hospital surrounded by her family.

Yvonne was born November 1,1928, the daughter of Louis and Alma (Bourassa) Gemme. She was born and raised in Millbury and graduated from Assumption Parish School.

Yvonne married the love of her life, Francis, in...

Jane Z. Adams

Jane Z. Adams

Mar 21, 2025

SUTTON - Jane Z. Adams passed away at Home on March 21, 2025, at the age of 89 with her family at her side.

She grew up in Worcester and graduated from David Hale Fanning Girls Trade School in June 1954. She married William Adams in September of 1955 and were married for 39 years before he passed away in 1994.

In...

Bridget E. Tower

Bridget E. Tower

Mar 18, 2025

MILLBURY – Bridget E. Tower, 65, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 18th with her loving family by her side, after a 4-year courageous battle with cancer.

Bridget leaves her husband of 48 years, William Tower, a daughter Julie Convery and her husband Daniel of Dudley, a son Nicholas Tower and his wife Jamie, of Millbury, and a granddaughter...

Cecily G. Martiros

Cecily G. Martiros

Mar 17, 2025

Cecily G. Martiros, age 87, of Millbury, Mashpee, and Shrewsbury, Massachusetts passed away on March 17th in Shrewsbury. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, the daughter of Roy and Genevieve (Chapdelaine) Needham. She grew up in Millbury and graduated from Millbury High School in 1955 and from Salter’s School in Worcester two years later. In 1959, she married William Martiros...

Christie L. Pojani

Christie L. Pojani

Mar 15, 2025

DAVENPORT, FL – Christie Ligor Pojani, passed away peacefully on the 15th of March 2025, in Palm Gardens Nursing Home in Winter haven Florida

Christie leaves behind his daughter, Lisa Morton and her husband Cole, son, Michael Pojani and his wife Debbie, daughter, Karen O’Donnell, daughter Christann Pojani-Martin and her husband Glenn Martin; grandchildren, Ryan O’Donnell, Michael Pojani, James Martin and...

Brian E. Fjellman

Brian E. Fjellman

Mar 10, 2025

MILLBURY – Brian E. Fjellman, 62, passed away after a short illness at UMass Memorial Hospital on March 10th, 2025.

He is predeceased by parents, Edwin and Ruth (Belsito) Fjellman and his brother, Barry Fjellman. Brian leaves behind cousins, aunts and other family members including a sister-in-law, Debra Woodbury.

Born in Worcester, Brian spent much of his career as a Grounds Maintenance...

Barbara A. King

Barbara A. King

Mar 8, 2025

Barbara A. (Moquin) King, age 89, of Millbury, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 8th, International Women’s Day, after a short illness. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Edward M. King, her son Timothy P. King, and her two brothers, Joseph J. Moquin and Raymond P. Moquin, Jr.

Barbara leaves her seven loving children,...

Linda K. Desrosiers

Linda K. Desrosiers

Mar 5, 2025

SUTTON – Linda K. (Tankis) Desrosiers, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5th.

Linda was born in Concord, MA to Joseph “John” & Eva (Miscoe) Tankis. She is survived by two daughters, Tina Bellville and Tammy Dykstra; a grandson, Wesley Dykstra; a brother, Peter Tankis and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond Desrosiers.

Linda had a...

Carl E. Scott

Carl E. Scott

Mar 3, 2025

Carl E. Scott, lovingly known as "Cappy," spent his last day with all of his family members before slipping away peacefully early in the morning on March 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as vast and vibrant as the outdoors he adored. His life was a grand adventure, shaped hand-in-hand with his beloved wife, Astrid, whom he married and cherished...

Mark Curtis

Mark Curtis

Mar 2, 2025

ORLAND, ME – Mark Curtis, 62, formerly of Sutton, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Mark leaves his mother, Susan, brother, Gordon, and sisters, Dawn, Julie, and Nicole as well as many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Gordon and his two dogs and loving companions, George and Ranger.

Mark lived in Orland...

John "Jack" Grehoski

John "Jack" Grehoski

Feb 25, 2025

Jack Grehoski December 8, 1945 – February 25, 2025

From the moment my sister and I were born, my Uncle Jack showed up for us like a second father. He and my aunt took us in for weekends so often when we were little that their home, “the big house,” became our personal playground. We’d roam, explore, and inevitably get into...

Francis A. Couture

Francis A. Couture

Feb 25, 2025

Millbury, MA – Francis A Couture, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 25 at UMass Memorial.

Fran leaves 4 Children Joanne and her husband Charles Burke, Brenda and her husband Gary Labreck all of Millbury. Steven and his wife Cheri of Florida, Michael and his wife Dreama of Virginia. His former wife Jeannette Leboeuf Couture of Virginia. He also leaves...

William H. Eklund

William H. Eklund

Feb 24, 2025

SUTTON – William H. Eklund, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24th in his home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

Bill leaves two sons, Paul W. Eklund and his wife, Patti of Sutton and Richard W. Eklund and his wife, Hilary of Brandon, FL; a daughter, Nancy A. Ryan of Sutton; three grandchildren, John Eklund of...

Lorraine B. Zuidema

Lorraine B. Zuidema

Feb 24, 2025

Lorraine B. (Renaud) Zuidema, 98, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away on February 24, 2025. Born in Millbury, Massachusetts, Lorraine was the daughter of the late Theodore and Florida (Duhamel) Renaud. 

Lorraine's journey through life was marked by hard work and deep affection and commitment to her family. She was the beloved wife of the late...

Ernest Randell

Ernest Randell

Feb 20, 2025

MILLBURY/SUTTON - Ernest “Ernie” Randell passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 90, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Mary Jane (Wickham) Randell, and his children: Maureen and her husband Patrick Marek of Winona, MN; Thomas Randell and his wife Barbara of Auburn; Stephen...

Kevin M. Ellis

Kevin M. Ellis

Feb 17, 2025

 MILLBURY, MA – Kevin Michael Ellis, 67, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours at his home on February 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kevin leaves his wife of 24 years, Donna Martin-Ellis. His children: Elizabeth and her husband Packie Cairns, Micheil Ellis of Georgia, Sarah Ellis of Framingham, Chris and his wife Nichole Hutchinson of Uxbridge,...

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