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Maryan E. Labaire

Maryan E. Labaire

Sep 25, 2024

MILLBURY - Maryan E. Labaire, age 90 passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Marvin K. and Goldie Sanborn.

She leaves a son, James Brodeur and his wife Kathie of Whitinsville; three daughters, Jean MacDonald and her husband Roderick of Millbury, Nancy Brodeur of Millbury and Gaelle Brodeur of New Hampshire. Grandchildren Julie Berube...

Chester "Chet" Hanratty

Chester "Chet" Hanratty

Sep 21, 2024

MILLBURY- Chester P. Hanratty, Jr., 73, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

Chester is predeceased by his parents, Chester P. Hanratty, Sr. and Pearl Ann (Leary) Hanratty and a sister, Patricia Ann Hill.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 46 years, Karen (McCarthy) Hanratty, siblings, Jay Hanratty of Auburn, Jan Hanratty, Joan Giorgio and her husband...

Jack D. Roy

Jack D. Roy

Sep 17, 2024

MILLBURY – Jack D. Roy, 65, passed away in his home on September 17th surrounded by his loving sister Theresa, after a courageous battle with cancer.

 His sister Theresa, his niece Judith, his nephews Luc, John and Dave, his friends Erich, David and many more.

Brilliant, honorable and loving, Jack always held out a hand to those in need and surrounded himself...

Mark "Blueberry" Parella

Mark "Blueberry" Parella

Sep 17, 2024

On September 17th, an evening marked with a super moon, partial lunar eclipse and the Northern Lights, Blueberry (Blue), also known as Mark Parella - Dad, husband, son, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend - the unofficial Mayor of Millbury, peacefully ended his journey in his earthly body. How many actually knew his real name was Mark?

 Millbury was his town. His village....

Rita M. Bernard

Rita M. Bernard

Sep 12, 2024

ZEPHYRHILLS, FL– Rita M Bernard, 77, formerly of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Pretty Pond Manor after a brief illness. 

Rita is survived by her husband of 34 years David L. Bernard Sr; she leaves her stepdaughter Veronica L. Roy and her husband Michael of Chicopee, stepson David L Bernard Jr and his wife Susan of...

Robert E. Lange

Robert E. Lange

Sep 9, 2024

WORCESTER- Robert Earl “Bob” Lange, age 71, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Monday, September 9,2024. 

Born in Worcester, Bob was the second born son of Earl and Madeline (Akelaitis) Lange. He was raised in Millbury and graduated from Blackstone Vocational Technical High School in 1971. He was employed by the Upper Blackstone Clean Water Plant in Millbury from August of...

Robert R. Watkins

Robert R. Watkins

Sep 9, 2024

MILLBURY - Robert R. Watkins passed away peacefully on Monday September 9th, 2024, with his family by his side. 

He leaves his wife of 60 years Patricia Watkins, his son Todd Watkins, daughter in law Lisa Watkins, his daughter Jill Wicklund, son-in-law Matthew Wicklund along with three grandchildren Abigail Watkins, Cody Watkins and Gabrielle Daly, his sister Nancy Beaudry and niece...

Denise M. Foley

Denise M. Foley

Sep 6, 2024

LEICESTER– Denise M. (Havalotti) Foley, 69, passed away peacefully on September 6th in UMass Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. 

 Denise leaves her daughter Clarissa Foley of Leicester, son Clayton Foley and his wife, Kristen of Leicester and their three children Killian, Bailey and Kerrick, brother Joseph Havalotti Jr. and his wife Barbara, brother Arthur Havalotti and his wife Susan...

Arlene T. Uppstrom

Arlene T. Uppstrom

Sep 2, 2024

SUTTON – Arlene T. (Erickson) Uppstrom, 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 2nd at Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation. Her life was long and abundant, and even to her last days her sweetness and charm brought joy to those around her. She was blessed with an incredibly sound mind and body right up until her final days, and only...

Donald A. Jalbert

Donald A. Jalbert

Sep 1, 2024

MILLBURY – Donald A. Jalbert, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Donald leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Janet L. Jalbert; his daughter Kristin L. Smith of Danvers and her two children, Cameron and Aidan; his daughter Shannon A. Tremblay and her spouse Mark of Sturbridge and their four...

Richard P. Brown

Richard P. Brown

Aug 29, 2024

MILLBURY- Richard P. Brown, 63, unexpectedly passed away on August 29th in his home.

Rich is survived by his son, Daniel Brown, his daughter-in-law Kate and their children, Brennen and Everleigh, his brother Willian Brown and his sister-in-law Carol, his sister Janet Snow and his brother-in-law Pete Snow, and his sister Theresa Parr. Rich is predeceased by his mother, Evelyn T....

Roberta A. Bernard

Roberta A. Bernard

Aug 27, 2024

Millbury MA, Naples FL & Sugarland TX – Roberta A. (Till) Bernard passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024 in Sugar Land, Texas.

She was the wife of the late Raymond W. Bernard of Millbury, MA. Roberta leaves her children Michael R. Bernard, Millbury, Raymond M. Bernard, Whitinsville MA, Steven P. Bernard, Richmond, TX, Brenda V. Orlowski of Woodstock CT and...

Pauline R. O'Loughlin

Pauline R. O'Loughlin

Aug 25, 2024

MILLBURY- Pauline R. O’Loughlin, 103, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25th at CareOne in Millbury.

Pauline was predeceased by her husband, Francis J. O’Loughlin. Pauline was proud to make Millbury her lifetime home and was honored in 2021 with a surprise party at the Millbury Senior Center and presented with the Boston Post Cane Certificate for being the town’s oldest...

Mukesh Desai

Mukesh Desai

Aug 24, 2024

Mukesh Desai was born on November 2 1955 in Sultanpur, Gujarat- India. From an early age, he was driven to achieve and never shied away from a challenge. He worked at a chemical factory where his sharp mind and practical approach made him a valuable asset. But Dad wasn’t content to simply follow a set path—he was an entrepreneur at...

Joan A. Wood

Joan A. Wood

Aug 22, 2024

Joan A Wood 85, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 22, 2024. 

 Joan was predeceased by her husband Harold F Wood. She is survived by her three children Kenneth J. Wood and his wife Tracy (Tuttle) of Grafton, David H. Wood and his wife Nancy (Pepper) of Port Saint Lucie Florida, and Theresa A (Wood) Dwyer and her...

Grace B. May

Grace B. May

Aug 22, 2024

MILLBURY – Grace B. May, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22nd with her loving family by her side in CareOne of Millbury. 

Grace is survived by her siblings, Betty Coleman, Kay Lapointe, Mary Congdon, Marty May, Sheila Courchaine, Barbara Boria, Regina Bleau, Maggie May and Maureen May; many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, John F....

Richard E. Peltier

Richard E. Peltier

Aug 14, 2024

Richard Elwood Peltier

February 16, 1939 – August 14, 2024

Richard Elwood Peltier passed away in Worcester, Massachusetts on August 14, 2024 with his family by his side, following a period of declining health. He was 85.

Born to Jennie Schomber and Albert Peltier, Richard was born and raised in College Point, Queens, New York. He graduated from Flushing High School in 1956...

David E. Hennessey

David E. Hennessey

Aug 12, 2024

MILLBURY – David E. Hennessey, 66, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday August 12th. 

David leaves his sisters, Lori Hennessey and Holly Bouley and her husband, Michael all of Millbury. He also leaves nieces, Michelle Carreiro, Marley Hart, Abigail Angell, Hannah Wool; nephews, Paul Bouley and Alex Bouley; seven great nephews and nieces. He also leaves his roommate, Ester...

James A. Anthony III

James A. Anthony III

Aug 11, 2024

James A. Anthony, III of West Dennis and formally of Millbury passed away peacefully on August 11th at Cape Cod Hospital.

James was born in Worcester, son of the late James A. Anthony Jr. and Sandra C. Anthony. Besides his mother he leaves his son James A. Anthony IV of South Dennis. His loving brother William T. Anthony and his partner...

George Greiciunas

George Greiciunas

Aug 9, 2024

MILLBURY – George “Big George” Greiciunas, 67, passed the morning of Friday, August 9th. 

George leaves his wife of 39 years, Debra Greiciunas; his son George and his wife, Jaa Greiciunas; two daughters Lisa and Ashley Greiciunas; five grandchildren, Elijah, Kimberly, Emily, Malina and Aliyah; nieces, nephews, and his favorite dog, Snooki. He was predeceased by his parents, Jonas and Aleksandra...

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