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Wendy Lee Bergeron

Wendy Lee Bergeron

Nov 12, 2024

Wendy Lee Bergeron, 65, of Barre, MA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family, following a courageous 16-year battle with ovarian cancer. 

She was born on February 18, 1959, to George Poirier and the late Jean McGovern in Millbury, MA, where she spent her childhood and young adulthood. Wendy devoted much of her life to...

JoAnne Rafferty

JoAnne Rafferty

Nov 11, 2024

SUTTON - JoAnne (Charest) Rafferty, 94, left peacefully to meet her angels in heaven on Monday, November 11, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving children to whom she was devoted.  Joanne was born in Worcester to Arsene, Sr. (affectionately known as Pelky) and Alice (Saucier) Charest on April 11, 1930. She graduated from Commerce High School and Salter’s Secretarial...

Susan L. Henault

Susan L. Henault

Nov 6, 2024

SUTTON – Susan L. (Osgood) Henault, 84, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, Nov. 6th surrounded by her loving family. 

Susan leaves her four children, John C. Henault and his wife, Paula of Sutton, Donna M. Sheehan and her husband, Kevin of North Grafton, Michelle M. Henault of Grafton and Cathy S. Maranda and her husband, Brian of Grafton;...

James G. Howard

James G. Howard

Nov 5, 2024

MILLBURY - James Gerard Howard passed away peacefully at Hattie Ide Chaffee Healthcare in East Providence RI on November 5 2024. James was born in 1933 in New York City. 

 He was the son of the late Anna and William Howard and attended Catholic schools in New York City. He was predeceased by his wife Janet with whom he spent 56...

Linda M. Forrest

Linda M. Forrest

Nov 3, 2024

SUTTON – Linda M. Forrest, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 3rd comfortably in her home.

Linda leaves this world behind and everyone in it, who was lucky enough to be graced by her love and feel her presence. Anyone who has crossed paths with this incredible soul, knows there are no duplicates and the hole in our hearts will...

Marie Katinauskas

Marie Katinauskas

Nov 2, 2024

MILLBURY – Marie (Shaughnessy) Katinauskas, 80, passed away on November 2, 2024 at Care One Millbury, after a long illness.

She was the wife of the late, Al Katinauskas. Born in Milford, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Laura (Grillo) Shaughnessy. Marie worked as a secretary at Raytheon Corp. for 35 years. She loved playing Blackjack at Foxwoods,...

Donald J. Jezyk

Donald J. Jezyk

Oct 31, 2024

MILLBURY – Donald “Uncle Duck” James Jezyk, 82, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at his home. Beloved husband of the late Joan Jezyk of 57 years. Devoted and loving father of the late Brian C. Jezyk.

He will be remembered by his brother Daniel and wife Rita Jezyk of Sutton, his 2 nieces Danielle Barry and her husband Peter...

Rene E. Daigle, Jr.

Rene E. Daigle, Jr.

Oct 30, 2024

WORCESTER - Rene E. Daigle, Jr. 77, passed away suddenly in his home on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. 

Rene leaves his three children and other family and friends. 

His Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12th at 1 p.m. in Fairview Cemetery, 380 Providence Road in Grafton, MA.   

Janice A. Colorio

Janice A. Colorio

Oct 29, 2024

SUTTON - Janice A. (Kleya) Colorio, 81, passed away peacefully on October 29th at CareOne in Millbury with her daughter by her side. 

Janice leaves behind her children Michael Bousquet and his wife Silena of Webster, Joseph Bousquet and his wife Annette of Oxford, Terri Trippi and her husband Anthony of Sutton, with whom she lived. Eight grandchildren and six great...

Richard E. Morrissette, SR

Richard E. Morrissette, SR

Oct 28, 2024

Richard E. Morrissette Sr, age 95, of Edgewater Florida lost his battle against a progressive illness on Monday October 28th. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends. 

Richard is survived by his wife Paula (Hayes) Morrissette, his daughter Karen Jackvony, son Richard Morrissette Jr., son Mark Morrissette and his wife Michelle all of Edgewater Florida. He is...

Maryann Audette

Maryann Audette

Oct 26, 2024

Maryann (Coursey) Audette, 49, tragically lost her life in a brush fire in Millbury on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Maryann was a beloved member of the community, known for her kindness, resilience, and unwavering spirit.

Born in Whitinsville, MA on August 3, 1975, Maryann spent her life devoted to and passionate about helping others. Despite a lifelong struggle with mental health...

Kathleen R. Revane

Kathleen R. Revane

Oct 26, 2024

WEBSTER – Kathleen Roberts Revane, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the home of her niece Diane Alves in Worcester, from cancer and dementia. She was the beloved daughter of Louis A. Paille and Mildred E. (Flagg) Paille and the younger sister to the late Joan D. Alves who passed in 1995. 

Kathy is survived by her...

Robert J. Rousseau

Robert J. Rousseau

Oct 24, 2024

MILLBURY- Robert J. Rousseau, 63, passed away peacefully on October 24th at UMass Medical Center.

Robert leaves his wife of 35 years Ronde K. (Bergeson) Rousseau, his brother Michael Rousseau of Douglas. Bob also leaves a stepbrother Jerry Urso and stepsister Linda (Urso) Harris, brother-in-law Carl Bergeson and his wife Penny, and sister-in-law Lynn Dahlin and her husband Paul, along with...

Kenneth C. Thompson, Sr.

Kenneth C. Thompson, Sr.

Oct 14, 2024

MILLBURY - Kenneth C. Thompson, Sr., 77, passed away on October 14, 2024 at Care One in Millbury, Ma after a long illness.

Ken grew up in Millbury, Ma and after graduating from St. John’s High School, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Marines where he served and fought in Vietnam. He was a highly decorated Marine to include the Purple Heart....

Hudson L. Matson

Hudson L. Matson

Oct 10, 2024

Hudson L. Matson, 90, of Venice, Florida and formerly of Sutton and Millbury passed away peacefully on October 10th after a short illness. 

Born in Worcester, Hud was the second son of Oran C. and Claire E. (Lynch) Matson. He was raised in Millbury and graduated from Millbury Memorial High School where he was a three-sport star. He went on to...

Elaine Stockwell

Elaine Stockwell

Oct 10, 2024

Auburn – Elaine (Chirico) Stockwell, 81, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. 

She is pre-deceased by her husband, Joseph F. Stockwell (2015) and her daughter, Maria-Elena Stockwell (2021). She leaves her nieces Cara & Dana and many other nieces & nephews in New Jersey. Locally, she is survived by her in-laws, Shirley & Fred...

Mary Wood

Mary Wood

Oct 8, 2024

Mary (Gagliardi) Wood, lifelong resident of Millbury, Massachusetts, passed away after a brief illness with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024.

She will be greatly missed by her family, dear friends, and caregivers who became like family. Mary was a confidante to many who loved her, always a listening ear. 

Mary was a bookkeeper for many years, primarily...

John T. Carroll

John T. Carroll

Oct 7, 2024

SUTTON – John T. Carroll, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 7th in his home, surrounded by his loving family. 

John leaves his wife of 39 years, Luanne M. (Solitro) Carroll; three children Jessica DiGellonardo and her husband Nick, Cathryn Carroll, Michael Carroll and his wife Brianna. Eight grandchildren; Nicholas, Anthony and Austin DiGellonardo, Ava Carroll, Cian and Sean Michael...

Nancy J. Packard

Nancy J. Packard

Sep 30, 2024

MILLBURY – Nancy J. (Turner) Packard, 75, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at home.

Nancy leaves her children, Stephanie (Packard) Landgren & Kristin (Packard) McCarthy and her husband, Kevin; her grandchildren, Dylan Karsen, Katherine & Samantha Landgren, Chad & Chelsea McCarthy; a brother, Stephen Turner and his wife, Tricia; nieces, Vanessa Fields & Linnea (Fields) Maselli, Charlie Maselli; nephews,...

Marianne C. Raeke

Marianne C. Raeke

Sep 29, 2024

SUTTON – Marianne C. (Dillon) Raeke, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29th after a long illness. She is survived by Kevin J. Raeke, her loving husband of 44 years, and her daughter Emily K. Raeke. 

Marianne was born in Brighton, MA, on February 1, 1956. She was the youngest of five children born to Joseph and Dorothea (Morris) Dillon....

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