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Jean M. Orrell

Jean M. Orrell

Aug 12, 2023

 

MILLBURY- Jean M. (Brenner) Orrell,90, passed away quietly on August 12, 2023 at the Life Care Center of Auburn.

She leaves her husband of 70 years, Donald Orrell.  Jean was predeceased by her son Keith Orrell of Upton.  She also leaves two sons, Gary Orrell of Charlton and Scott Orrell and his wife, Cheryl of Oxford; eight grandchildren and...

Theresa Ann McDermott

Theresa Ann McDermott

Aug 11, 2023

 

MILLBURY/DUDLEY – Theresa Ann (Minor) McDermott, 88, passed away on Friday, August 11th with her family by her side, after an illness.

Theresa leaves two children, Michelle M. Guaragno and her husband, Joseph of Dudley and Gordon K. Chase and his wife, Donna of Fort Lauderdale, FL; three grandchildren, Christopher Chase, Jenifer Chase Shade and Joseph A. Guaragno all...

Steven K. Grahn

Steven K. Grahn

Aug 9, 2023

 

LEICESTER - Steven Kent Grahn, 59, unexpectedly passed away on August 9, 2023.

Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Grahn and Janet (Picking) Grahn; his cousin, Jeryl (Picking) Anderson; and uncle, Robert K Picking. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Samantha Grahn-Dudley of Sterling and her husband Paul Dudley, and Rebecca Grahn of Harwich; his...

Celinarose Anne Miner

Celinarose Anne Miner

Aug 8, 2023

Celinarose Anne Miner, 62, passed away on August 8, 2023.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life by gathering for her Funeral Mass on Saturday, Sept. 9th at Noon in St. Brigid Church, 59 N. Main Street in Millbury.  Burial will be private.

Joseph "Joey" Deschenes

Joseph "Joey" Deschenes

Aug 8, 2023



MILLBURY – Joseph “Joey” Deschenes, 32, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023.

Joey is survived by his mother, Pam Buron of Auburn MA; his father Gerard Deschenes of Sutton, MA; his brother Ken Buron and his wife Vanessa of Hudsonville, MI; his brother Garrett Deschenes of Killingly, CT; his sister Christie Opatka and her husband...

Eileen M. Hamilton

Eileen M. Hamilton

Aug 6, 2023

MILLBURY – Eileen M. Hamilton, 67, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 6th in her lifelong home on Main Street.

Eileen was predeceased by her parents, Thomas A. Hamilton, Jr., and Patricia M. (Donohue) Hamilton. She leaves three brothers, Thomas P. Hamilton and his wife Susan of Marstons Mills; Robert J. Hamilton and his wife Jody Barron of Framingham;...

Alice L. Laffey

Alice L. Laffey

Jul 30, 2023

 

SUTTON – Alice L. Laffey, 78, an innovative Biblical scholar, a devoted mentor, and above all else, an inspirational teacher, died on July 30 after a brief illness.  Her sister, Marion Ferry, was by her side.

 

Alice was born in Pittsburgh, PA.  on December 1, 1944, the daughter of the late John J. And Marion C. Laffey.  In...

Kathleen L. Dunn

Kathleen L. Dunn

Jul 28, 2023

MONSON - Kathleen L. (Logan) Dunn, 71, passed away on July 28, 2023 at home.

Kathy leaves behind her sons Jeffrey Dunn (Norwood, MA), John Dunn (Oxford, MA) and Joseph Dunn and his wife Martina Kate Dunn (Cary, NC), grandchildren - Karly Dunn, Olivia Dunn, Erin Dunn, Dawson Grey, and Emerson Dunn, brothers - Donald Logan and Jerry Logan, and...

Kathleen A. Dandridge

Kathleen A. Dandridge

Jul 25, 2023

 

WEBSTER - Kathleen Ann Dandridge, 64, passed away on July 25th surrounded by family after battling a

long illness. 

 

Kathy was born on December 10, 1958 and grew up in the town of Millbury. Kathy’s outgoing personality was a perfect fit for the various jobs she held in retail and customer service throughout her life. 

 

Kathy...

Debby L. Settle

Debby L. Settle

Jul 23, 2023

Debby L. Settle, 65, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, MA. 

 

Debby was born on June 9, 1958 in Holyoke, MA to Richard Roland Cardinal and Elizabeth Cardinal Crooker.  Debby grew up in Hudson, NH graduating from Alvirne High School.  She called Rochdale, Massachusetts, Nashua, New Hampshire and Anchorage, Alaska home. ...

Bruce B. Hunton

Bruce B. Hunton

Jul 17, 2023

 

SUTTON – Bruce B. Hunton, 79, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, July 17th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center. 

Bruce’s wife, Constance M. (Rourke) Hunton passed away in 2016.  He leaves two children, Joy L. Hunton and her fiancé, Tom Falconer of Douglas and Scott B. Hunton and his wife, Tammie of Princeton; three grandchildren, Zachery, Ashley...

Lionel J.N. Bernard

Lionel J.N. Bernard

Jul 14, 2023

   Lionel J.N. Bernard, 85, of Webster, MA passed away on July 14, 2023 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.  

   He was born on February 28,1938 and was the son of Lionel J. Bernard and Rose B. (Berry) Bernard. He attended St. Leo’s school, Gallagher Junior High,...

Colleen Gibson

Colleen Gibson

Jul 12, 2023

MILLBURY – Colleen A. Gibson, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12th in Care One of Millbury.

Colleen leaves her children, Bonnie Anne Collette of Wales and Scott Moss of Millbury; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Maureen Montague and her husband, Paul of Grafton and Margaret Froggatt...

Madeleine Erickson

Madeleine Erickson

Jul 12, 2023

Madeleine Joan Erickson (LeBlanc) was born on October 31, 1938, in Worcester, MA, and peacefully passed away on July 12, 2023, at the age of 84 in Millbury, MA. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother known for her generous and loving nature and her dedication to helping others.

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Dorothy Sullivan

Dorothy Sullivan

Jun 30, 2023

SUTTON- Dorothy M. (Ozak) Sullivan,70, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30th in her home, with her family by her side.

Dorothy leaves behind her loving husband, Robert Sullivan of Sutton; her daughter Kim Petersen, her husband Mark and two grandchildren Derek and Mia of Ashburnham; a stepdaughter Sara Campbell,...

Raymond Whittaker

Raymond Whittaker

Jun 30, 2023

Millbury - Raymond E. Whittaker,79, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30th, in St. Vincent’s Hospital after a period of declining health.  Raymond leaves his wife, Catherine J. (Janaitis) Whittaker who married on February 28,1992, and a brother, Robert J. Whittaker and his wife, Patricia; a brother-in-law Steven E. Janaitis and his wife, Janice. Raymond is predeceased by both his...

Gladys Holmes-Iannotti

Gladys Holmes-Iannotti

Jun 30, 2023

OCALA, FL – Gladys A. Holmes-Iannotti, 93, formerly of Worcester and Dunnellon, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30th.

Gladys’ husband, Peter J. Iannotti passed away in 2006.  She leaves three sons, James Layte and his longtime companion, Janeen McLaughlin of Ocala, FL, Thomas Layte and his wife, Peg...

Claire Despres

Claire Despres

Jun 28, 2023

MILLBURY – Claire A. (McShane) Despres, 60, passed away suddenly on Wednesday June 28th after a brief illness in Tufts Medical Center.

Claire leaves her husband of 37 years, Scott J. Despres; five sons, Neil (Meg), Glenn (Yvette), Ryan (Elizabeth), Owen (Kat) and Gary Despres; five grandchildren, Diana, Irene, James,...

James Faucher

James Faucher

Jun 18, 2023

WORCESTER – James G. Faucher, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 18th.

Jim was born on February 13, 1943 in Worcester to the late Paul and Shirley (Olson) Faucher. Jim was one of five children, all who pre-deceased him, Arthur Faucher, Ann Faucher, Katherine...

Arthur J. Markey

Arthur J. Markey

Jun 15, 2023

 

MILLBURY - Arthur James Markey passed away on June 15, 2023 after a brief illness.

 

Arthur, who went by Art, was born to Arthur Sr and Marie Markey on September 13, 1936 and grew up in Millbury, MA alongside his twin sister Janie and older sister Katherine.

 

He was a talented high school athlete and after graduating,...

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