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Jesse Birt

Jesse Birt

Feb 2, 2019

WORCESTER - Jessie C. Birt, 63, passed away unexpectedly on February 2nd in a tragic house fire.

Jesse is survived by his sons, Jarrod and Patrick of Worcester and Derek Birt of Lexington; his sisters, Sandra Curtis of GA and Susan Carlson and her husband, John of Baldwinville; brothers, N. Brian Birt and his wife, Maria of...

Everett Brodeur

Everett Brodeur

Feb 1, 2019

MILLBURY - Everett R. Brodeur “Bob”, age 95, passed away peacefully on February 1st 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of late Alcibiade & Celia (Breault) Brodeur.

He leaves a son, James Brodeur and his wife, Kathie of Whitinsville; three daughters, Jean...

Linda Rucci

Linda Rucci

Jan 31, 2019

SUTTON - Linda M. (Trottier) Rucci died peacefully at UMASS Hospital in Worcester Ma, surrounded by her family on January 31st at the early age of 67 after complications from cancer.

Linda is survived by her mother, Shirley Chenery of Worcester; her adoring husband, Bob Rucci...

John "Jack" Zenaro

John "Jack" Zenaro

Jan 30, 2019

WORCESTER -- John 'Jack' Zenaro passed away Jan 30th peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, after a brief battle with cancer.

He leaves his daughter, Stephanie J. Zenaro of Worcester, his brother, David Zenaro of Brimfield, his aunt, Judith Boulanger of Worcester, beloved friend, Rosanne Papetti...

Myles Scannell

Myles Scannell

Jan 30, 2019

MILLBURY – Myles J. “Clip” Scannell, 87, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 30th after a long illness.

Myles leaves his granddaughter, Bobbie Jo Raiano of Marlborough; his son in law, Tony Raiano of Marlborough; his longtime companion with whom he lived, Aline Fitzgerald of Charlton and...

John Prunier

John Prunier

Jan 28, 2019

WORCESTER – John P. Prunier, 53, formerly of Millbury, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28th in his home.

John leaves his children, Danielle E. Elliott and her husband, Robert of Douglas and Nicholas J. Prunier of Douglas; two grandchildren, Rowan and Harper; his father, Ronald...

Katherine Plainte

Katherine Plainte

Jan 24, 2019

HOLDEN/WESTBOROUGH - Katherine (Markey) Plainte, 87, died peacefully on January 24, 2019 in Westborough.

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Marie (Bettley) Markey.  Katherine was raised in Millbury, graduated from Millbury High School and then Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY, in 1953.  She lived in Holden for...

Thomas Deeter

Thomas Deeter

Jan 24, 2019

MILLBURY - Thomas Francis Deeter passed away suddenly and unexpectedly late afternoon Thursday, January 24th at age 75.

He is survived by his companion of forty years, Donna L. Scholten, a daughter, Christy Capistran and her husband, Jim of Cape Elizabeth, ME and his adored grand-daughter...

Marjorie Mcardle

Marjorie Mcardle

Jan 24, 2019

MILLBURY- Marjorie E. (LeClaire) McArdle, 97, died Thursday, January 24th at Care One at Millbury, surrounded by her family.

Marjorie leaves six children: daughters, Nancy Watts of Virginia Beach, VA, and Eileen Dana of Millbury, and sons James of Carlsbad, CA, Kevin, Dennis and Timothy, all...

Joseph Coggans, Jr.

Joseph Coggans, Jr.

Jan 22, 2019

MILLBURY – Joseph F. Coggans Jr., 76, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, Jan. 22nd at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after being stricken ill.

Joe leaves his wife of 20 years, Diana D. (Russell) Coggans; his daughter, Kim E. Coggans Lennon and her...

Mary Knowlton

Mary Knowlton

Jan 21, 2019

Millbury- Mary M. (Racicot) Knowlton, 81 passed away Monday January 21, 2019 at Care One at Millbury. She leaves her husband of 60 years, who faithfully watched over her each day, Elwyn “Al” Knowlton; two sons, Steven E. Knowlton and his wife, Judy of Millbury and David J. Knowlton and his wife, Norma of Jefferson; a daughter, Sandra J....

George Pelkey

George Pelkey

Jan 15, 2019

OXFORD – George A. Pelkey, 69, died Tuesday, Jan 15th at Hubbard Harrington Hospital in Webster after being stricken ill.

He leaves his wife, JoAnne L. (Cullan) Pelkey; a son, Scott J. Pelkey of Millbury; a daughter, Lisa Strapponi and her husband, Steven of Millbury; his...

Jake Gilchrist

Jake Gilchrist

Jan 12, 2019

CHARLTON- Jake E. Gilchrist, 26, passed away suddenly after a hard fought battle with addiction on Saturday, Jan. 12th.

Jake leaves his father, John F. Gilchrist of Charlton; his mother, Lorna J. Gilchrist of Spencer; his two brothers John and Jesse Gilchrist of Charlton; his paternal...

John "Jack" Graves

John "Jack" Graves

Jan 11, 2019

CHARLTON – John “Jack” Graves, 68, passed away surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness on Friday, Jan. 11th in Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Jack leaves his wife of 38 years, Jean A. (Schiappa) Graves; his daughter, Tiffany Graves of Texas; two step-sons, John...

Samuel Zaltzberg

Samuel Zaltzberg

Jan 10, 2019

Samuel H. Zaltzberg, 89 of Millbury, MA passed away at his home on January 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.  Sam leaves behind his beloved wife of 62 years, Carol (McKeon) Zaltzberg; his children Caren Bailis; David Zaltzberg and his wife Diane; Linda Tolman and her husband Michael; Mark Zaltzberg; his...

Claire Houle

Claire Houle

Jan 10, 2019

MILLBURY - Claire M. (Metivier) Houle, 90, died on January 10th at Cape Heritage Rehab and Health Care Center in Sandwich.

She was born and raised in Woonsocket, RI and married her late husband, Henry E. Houle in 1948. They settled in Whitinsville where they raised...

Bradford Sjoberg

Bradford Sjoberg

Jan 7, 2019

GRAFTON/MILLBURY - Bradford Henry Sjoberg, 85 passed suddenly but peacefully at his home on Monday, January 7, 2019.

Brad or as he was affectionately known as “Papa” had a big heart and always wanted to make you smile and laugh. He loved to talk to anybody...

Lorraine Budreau

Lorraine Budreau

Jan 6, 2019

Lorraine Marie Budreau, 91, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in Maryland.

Lorraine was predeceased by her mother, Marion Haberstick and her brother, Roland Budreau.  She is survived by her extended family and her many friends that she served...

Waylon Eccleston

Waylon Eccleston

Dec 31, 2018

AUBURN - Waylon R. Eccleston, 35, passed away on December 31, 2018.  He was born October 10, 1983 in Worcester and spent a majority of his life growing up in Auburn with his parents Ralph and Joyce (Remillard) Eccleston.  Later in life he moved to Florida, where he married Stephanie Waters, and poured his heart into raising their son,...

Walter Laflash

Walter Laflash

Dec 29, 2018

MILLBURY - Walter “Tiny” Francis LaFlash, 78, died Saturday December 29th unexpectedly at home.

Walter is survived by his three daughters, Kim Gogonis and husband, Antonios of Hudson FL, Robyn Zmayefski of CT and Carrie Guntrum and husband Greg of FL; a stepson, Robert Berkiel; seven...

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