Obituaries

Rita Laucis

Rita Laucis

Jan 8, 2021

Millbury- Rita Francis Laucis, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 8th at the home of her daughter in Charlton, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Worcester, Ma, the daughter of Walery and Amelia Kachnowicz.

She leaves behind her two daughters, Catherine...

Paul Holden

Paul Holden

Jan 7, 2021

MILLBURY – Paul J. Holden, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 7th.

Paul’s wife of 63 years, Claire I. (Wychorski) Holden passed in 2017.  He leaves his daughter, Audrey Rano-Porter and her husband, Robert Porter; a grandchildren, Christina Rano; one great grandson, Anthony Rano, II; nieces and nephews. He...

Norma Laliberte

Norma Laliberte

Jan 7, 2021

MILLBURY - Norma LaLiberte, 84, passed away on January 7th after battling Covid 19.

Norma grew up living in Connecticut and Massachusetts with the majority of her life being lived in Millbury, Massachusetts.  She married Robert LaLiberte on December 23, 1946.

Norma leaves her...

Russell Erickson

Russell Erickson

Jan 4, 2021

SUTTON - Russell R. Erickson, 86, passed peacefully on January 4, 2021 surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his parents, Einar and Marie Erickson. Russ was a great husband to Frances L. (Listaite) Erickson, loving each other for 58 years. He was the father to daughter Karen Lacasse and husband Rick, son David Erickson and wife...

John Gaucher, P.E.

John Gaucher, P.E.

Jan 3, 2021

MILLBURY - John Tyler “J.T.” Gaucher, P. E., 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 3, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

He leaves his adoring wife of 40 years, Lisa (MacGown) Gaucher of Millbury, his son John Alexander Gaucher and fiancé Jennifer Lynn...

Stephen Platukis

Stephen Platukis

Dec 30, 2020

WORCESTER - Stephen “Tuke” Platukis, 60, went to that Grand Buffet in the sky on December 30, 2020 after deciding that he was tired from his extended stay at UMass Memorial.

He was born in Worcester on February 19, 1960.  Steve grew up in Auburn and graduated from...

William Pulaski, Sr.

William Pulaski, Sr.

Dec 28, 2020

MILLBURY – William J. Pulaski, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, Dec. 28th surrounded by his loving family.

Bill leaves his wife of 56 years, Rita Pulaski; two sons, William Pulaski, Jr. and his companion, Ann Marie Wysote and Michael Pulaski all of Millbury; two granddaughters,...

Patricia Hill

Patricia Hill

Dec 28, 2020

MILLBURY - Patricia A. (Hanratty) Hill, 66, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28th at home surrounded by family.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 46 years, Michael Hill of Millbury, her children, Erin Romeiro and husband Paul of Winter Haven, FL., Matthew Hill and wife Vanessa of Fayetteville, NC.,...

Marjorie Neal

Marjorie Neal

Dec 28, 2020

SUTTON - Marjorie Elisabeth Neal, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Sunrise Senior Center in Burlington, MA.  She was born in Dorchester on May 17, 1931, daughter of Cameron and Marjorie (Dennis) Gardner and lived in Needham, Fairfield, CT, Shrewsbury and Sutton before moving to Burlington.

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Thomas Hamilton, Jr.

Thomas Hamilton, Jr.

Dec 26, 2020

MILLBURY - Thomas A. Hamilton Jr., 92, died on Saturday, Dec. 26th in his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Tom was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Patricia M. (Donohue) Hamilton. He leaves three sons, Thomas P. Hamilton and his wife Susan of South Windsor, CT, Robert J. Hamilton and...

Ronald Chicky

Ronald Chicky

Dec 23, 2020

WORCESTER - Ronald J Chicky 52, died unexpectedly on December 23rd due to a sudden illness.

Ron is predeceased by his parents, Kenneth and Barbara (Balcius) Chicky. He leaves behind his grandmother Anne Balcius, Uncle Pete Balcius and cousins Lynn Lucente and Mark Balcius in Arizona; cousin Paul...

Andrew Banh

Andrew Banh

Dec 21, 2020

MILLBURY – Andrew T. Banh, 27, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Monday, Dec. 21st.

Andrew leaves a son, Kylor Banh; his mother, Christine E. (Wood) Banh of Millbury and his father, Phuoc Tran Banh of Worcester; a brother Danny Banh of Webster, his maternal grandparents David and Veronica...

Julie Pierce

Julie Pierce

Dec 20, 2020

MILLBURY – Julie A. (DeSalvio) Pierce, 83, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 20th in her home after being stricken ill.

Julie is predeceased by her son, Anthony Pierce.  She leaves four siblings, Beverly Tavano, Rita Wall, Diane LaFountain and Donna Belton-Gaudino; a godson, Stephen DeSalvio; a god daughter, Julie Andrews;...

Gary Ojerholm, Sr.

Gary Ojerholm, Sr.

Dec 16, 2020

MILLBURY – Gary P. Ojerholm, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 16th, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Worcester, MA. Living many years in Massachusetts before moving to Florida and returning to Millbury in 2010.  He leaves three children, Charlene M. Thibert and her husband,...

Gayle Blomstrom

Gayle Blomstrom

Dec 15, 2020

SUTTON – Gayle Ann Blomstrom, 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 15th, with only her son Caleb by her side, because it was unsafe to allow more than one visitor in the closed ward where she spent 24 days on a ventilator. The sole cause of her death was Covid-19.

James Brigham

James Brigham

Dec 7, 2020

SUTTON - James Burnap Brigham, Sr. died December 7, 2020 after a short illness.  He was 88 years old.

He leaves his wife, Nancy (Gravelin) Brigham; two sons, James Jr., Keir and his wife Gina, two daughters, Marcia Brigham Bull and Jennifer and her husband John Prevatt.  Nine grandchildren, Dr....

Jacqueline Nichols

Jacqueline Nichols

Dec 7, 2020

WORCESTER - Jacqueline “Jackie” Nichols, 77, died on December 7, 2020 following a period of failing health.  Jackie was born on January 9, 1943 on a cold icy day in Worcester.  Her parents were Raymond and Evelyn Wallman.  Raymond was given leave from the army during WWII to see his newborn daughter.

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Robert Bachand

Robert Bachand

Dec 5, 2020

SUTTON –Robert “Bob” A. Bachand, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 5.

Bob was predeceased by his wife of 55 years Crystal. He leaves his three children, Bonnie George and her partner Scott Feher of Elk Grove, CA, Jay Bachand and his wife, Sally Jo...

Lewis Rixham

Lewis Rixham

Dec 1, 2020

MILLBURY – Lewis H. Rixham, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 1st in St. Camillus Health Center.

Lewis’s wife of 75 years, June S. (Mossa) Rixham passed away in 2015.  He leaves four sons, Ronald Rixham of Jefferson, Russell Rixham and his wife, JoAnn of Millbury, Randall Rixham and...

Nancy Matton

Nancy Matton

Dec 1, 2020

MILLBURY – Nancy B. Matton, 86, died Tuesday, December 1st at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  Born in Fitchburg, she attended St Bernard’s School, then Worcester Schools after the family’s move in 1941 to Grafton Hill in Worcester.

Nancy leaves a sister Jeanne R. Chase of Millbury, nephews John W....