Obituaries

Gordon Curtis

Gordon Curtis

Sep 20, 2020

SUTTON- Gordon R. Curtis, 84, passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2020.

Gordon was married for 63 years to the love of his life, Susan (Schmitz) Curtis.  They have 5 children; Gordon T. Curtis and his wife Lori of Auburn, and their children Gordon W., Stephanie and Christina;...

Barbara Vaillancourt

Barbara Vaillancourt

Sep 17, 2020

MILLBURY - Barbara (Collette) Vaillancourt, 91, joined her beloved husband in heaven on September 17th.  She died peacefully at St. Camillus Health Center from natural causes.

Barbara was born in Millbury to Edmund and Mildred Collette. Barbara was a life-long resident of Millbury and was active in town activities throughout...

Warren Reed

Warren Reed

Sep 15, 2020

MILLBURY - Warren D. Reed, 61, died Tuesday, September 15, 2020 suddenly in his home after a brief illness.

Warren is predeceased by his father Calvin C. Reed, Oct 22 1965, his mother, Marion L. (Chase) Reed, November 4, 2015, and a brother Ronald C. Reed, October 12,...

Janet Simonds

Janet Simonds

Sep 12, 2020

MILLBURY/TN - Janet (Morin) Simonds of Moshein, Tennessee and formerly of Millbury, MA passed away on her 76th birthday September 12, 2020 after a long illness.

She leaves her children, Patrick and Christine of TN; her four sisters, Lorraine LaRue of Millbury, Bernice Seymour of FL, Anita Giro (Steven) of...

Ruth Masters

Ruth Masters

Sep 10, 2020

WEST SUTTON – Ruth E. (Murray) Masters, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, Sept. 10th after a long illness.

Ruth leaves her two children, Sharon Heffernan and her husband, Aidan of West Sutton and James W. Masters and his wife, Maria Lucena of Douglas; grandson, Brent...

Victor Irr

Victor Irr

Sep 6, 2020

MILLBURY - Victor C. Irr 87 died Sunday September 6th peacefully in hospice care at Care One in Millbury.  He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years Ann (Briddon) Irr in 2010.

He leaves 3 sons Victor C. Irr Jr and his wife Linda, Frank V. Irr...

Pauline Pierce

Pauline Pierce

Sep 3, 2020

WEBSTER – Pauline D. (Gagne) Pierce, 69, formerly of Sutton, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 3rd after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Pauline leaves her husband, of 48 years, Ronald Pierce, Sr.; her son, Ronald Pierce, Jr. and his wife, Caryn of Danielson, CT;...

Lois Richardson

Lois Richardson

Sep 1, 2020

WORCESTER - Lois Estelle (Knox) Richardson, 91, passed away peacefully at home on her birthday, September 1, 2020, with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of Harold Richardson, who passed in 2018.

Lois was born on September 1, 1929 in Worcester, Ma to Anna...

George Stimpson

George Stimpson

Aug 31, 2020

MILLBURY – George R. Stimpson, 88, died Monday Aug. 31st in St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

He leaves his wife, Sandra M. (Fairbanks) Stimpson; three sons, Randolph Stimpson of Linwood, Kevin Stimpson of Leicester and Keith Stimpson of Florida; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; a stepson, David Rose of...

Marlene Rixham

Marlene Rixham

Aug 29, 2020

MILLBURY – Marlene R. (Judkins) Rixham, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and Nana passed away Saturday, Aug. 29th.

Born and raised by her dedicated mother, Marion R. (Brushingham) Bryant and step father, Ronald Bryant in Worcester.  She then moved to Millbury with her husband of 47 years, Albert “Rick” Rixham,...

Jeanne Bombredi

Jeanne Bombredi

Aug 28, 2020

MILLBURY – Jeanne M. (Plante) Bombredi, 85, died at home Friday Aug. 28th after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.  Known affectionately as “Uma,” Jeanne was a truly boundless source of love, strength, and inspiration for her family and friends.

She was born on March 15, 1935, in...

Raymond Donisvitch, Jr

Raymond Donisvitch, Jr

Aug 25, 2020

MILLBURY - Raymond Donisvitch, Jr., 67, passed away August 25, 2020 after a brief illness. Ray was a beloved son,

devoted father and loyal friend.

Ray leaves behind his parents Raymond Sr. and his wife Joan and...

Ann Beesley

Ann Beesley

Aug 24, 2020

MILLBURY – Ann F. (McLaughlin) Beesley, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24th with her family by her side.

Ann leaves her husband of 68 years, Donald R. Beesley; her children, Donald R. Beesley, Jr. and his wife, Marie of Charlton, Michael J. Beesley and his wife, Carol of...

Shawn Murray

Shawn Murray

Aug 22, 2020

MILLBURY - Shawn M. Murray, 22, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, August 22nd.

Shawn leaves his mother, Jennifer L. (Carriere) Murray of Oxford, his father Michael H. Murray and his wife, Rusty of Worcester; his sister, Allison Murray of Oxford; three step brothers, Christopher Plitouke of Southbridge,...

Oliver Knight, Jr.

Oliver Knight, Jr.

Aug 20, 2020

MILLBURY – Oliver F. Knight, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20th after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Oliver leaves his wife of 50 years, Paula (Berlin) Knight and three sons: Oliver F. Knight III & wife Amy, Ryan B. Knight, and Andrew W....

Edward Taylor, Jr.

Edward Taylor, Jr.

Aug 17, 2020

MILLBURY – Edward A. Taylor, Jr., 67, passed away suddenly, after being stricken ill in his home on August 17th.

Ed leaves his sister, Deborah Boisseau and her husband, Denis of Millbury; two brothers, Steven Taylor and his wife, Mary of Shrewsbury and Mark Taylor and his wife, Lori of...

Kathy Mcfarlin

Kathy Mcfarlin

Aug 14, 2020

MILLBURY - Kathy (Hunt) McFarlin, 64, died unexpectedly, after being stricken ill at home on August 13th.

Kathy graduated from Shrewsbury High School in 1974 and served in the United States Air Force. She is survived by her daughter Harmony and her husband Robert, her son Jeremy and his wife...

Diane Dion

Diane Dion

Aug 12, 2020

MILLBURY – Diane A. (Rock) Dion, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12th in her home, surrounded by her family.

Diane’s husband, Francis Dion passed in 2012.  She leaves two daughters, Karen Charpentier of North Grafton and Lori Walz of Springfield; five grandchildren, Brittany, Kristen, Andrew, Jordan and Matthew,...

Nancy Bordeaux

Nancy Bordeaux

Jul 26, 2020

CHATHAM, MA / FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Nancy G. (Frappier) Bordeaux, 85, born in Barre VT.  A resident of Chatham MA and Fort Lauderdale, FL died July 26th.in Florida.  Nancy was the wife of the late Richard A. Bordeaux and daughter of the late Benoit and Florence (Jacques) Frappier.

She was...

Joan Graves

Joan Graves

Jul 8, 2020

MILLBURY – Joan M. (McSherry) Graves, 87, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, July 8th, surrounded by her family.

Joan’s husband of 63 years, Albert L. Graves passed in 2018.  She leaves a daughter, Joanne Cronkhite of Millbury; two sons, Thomas C. Graves and his wife,...