Obituaries

Lawrence Bourget

Lawrence Bourget

Feb 14, 2019

WORCESTER - Lawrence “Larry” E. Bourget, 80, formerly of Millbury, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14th 2019, surrounded by his family in UMASS Memorial Medical Center.

Larry leaves his wife of 59 years, Mary R. (White) Bourget; five children, Christine Jaber and...

Mary Mamishian

Mary Mamishian

Feb 13, 2019

MILLBURY - Mary Elizabeth “Lisa” Forrest (Howe) Mamishian, 62,  passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 in the house that she made a home. She faced the challenges of her illness with the extraordinary strength and dignity she was admired for.

Lisa was born in Indianapolis,...

Justin Alexander

Justin Alexander

Feb 12, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE - Justin A. Alexander, 37, passed away in his home on Tuesday, Feb. 12th.

Justin leaves his wife, Allison J. (Williams) Alexander; his father Russell A. Alexander and his wife, Lisa of Eastford, CT; his mother, Deborah V. (Morin) Meagher and Charles Murray of Millbury;...

Kathleen Decillis

Kathleen Decillis

Feb 5, 2019

MILLBURY – Kathleen M. (Rodwill) DeCillis, 58, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday February 5th in Milford Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Kathy was born in Worcester and graduated from Millbury High School. She worked for Young’s Travel...

Jane Jung

Jane Jung

Feb 4, 2019

LEICESTER - Jane L. Jung, 79, passed away on February 4, 2019 after a long illness.

She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth J. Jung of Worcester, her son Alexander Jung and his wife Katherine of Winston-Salem, NC, and her daughter Amanda J. Nelson of Millbury....

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...

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 "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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...