Obituaries

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...

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...

Shirley Donovan

Shirley Donovan

Dec 28, 2018

MILLBURY – Shirley A. (Bertrand) Donovan, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 28th in Beaumont Nursing Center of Westborough.

Shirley’s husband, Daniel E. Donovan passed away in 1974.  She leaves her son, Timothy E. Donovan and his wife, Donna of Millbury; two grandchildren, Jodi A....

Ellen Cote

Ellen Cote

Dec 28, 2018

MILLBURY – Ellen C. (Santon) Cote, 76, passed away Friday Dec. 28th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, in Worcester.

Ellen was born December 29, 1942, the daughter of Edward H. Santon Sr. and Margaret C. (Hanlon) Santon.  She was the loving wife of 52 years to George Cote, who preceded her in death in 2016.  She is survived...

Robert Franco

Robert Franco

Dec 24, 2018

SHREWSBURY – Robert A. Franco, 64, on December 24th Bob joined his mom, Effie, and dad, Henry Arrell, his aunt and uncle and two nephews in heaven.  He was a great and strong man who loved to work driving the big rigs and riding motorcycles, especially riding up the Mohawk Trail. ...

Leo Mitchell

Leo Mitchell

Dec 24, 2018

MILLBURY - Leo K. Mitchell, 77, passed away on Dec. 24th surrounded by his family in Saint Vincent’s Hospital after an illness.

Leo leaves his children, Brian L. Mitchell and his wife, Lisa of North Attleboro and Dina M. Jamieson and her husband, Donal of Sutton;...

Mary Andersen

Mary Andersen

Dec 23, 2018

MILLBURY – Mary (Badrigian) Andersen, 94, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 23rd in her home.

Her husband, George C. Andersen, Sr. passed away in 2015.  She leaves her son, George C. Andersen, Jr. of Millbury; a niece, Lois Swenson of Florida; a nephew, Eric Eriekson of...

Warren Chase, Sr.

Warren Chase, Sr.

Dec 19, 2018

SUTTON – Warren R. Chase, Sr., 84, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19th in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Family and friends will honor and remember Warren’s life privately.

Ryan Estabrook

Ryan Estabrook

Dec 13, 2018

BROCKTON - Ryan J. Estabrook, 41, formerly of Millbury, passed away at home on Monday Dec. 10th.

Ryan leaves his parents, William and Yvonne (Mailloux) Estabrook of Millbury; his aunt and uncle, Shirley and David Peterson of Bridgewater; and his cousins, Linda, wife of Wesley DeNering of Ashland, Kate, wife of Douglas Leach of Derry N. H....

John "Jack" O'Connell

John "Jack" O'Connell

Dec 12, 2018

MILLBURY – John “Jack” G. O’Connell, 76, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12th in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack’s wife, Barbara A. (Sullivan) O’Connell passed away in 2005.  He leaves five children, John W. O’Connell and his wife, Michelle of Millbury, Colleen M. O’Connell-Tremble...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Dec 12, 2018

Mary J. (Golembeski) Brown, 71, spread her wings on Dec. 12th surrounded by her family after a brief illness.

Mary leaves her best friend, Robert W. Brown of Grafton; her son, Mike Dowd of Worcester; her daughter, Leah Pearson, her grandchildren, Erica (her Queen Bee) and...

Giles Levitre, Jr.

Giles Levitre, Jr.

Dec 10, 2018

SUTTON – Giles W. Levitre, Jr., 66, passed away Monday, Dec. 10th after a long illness, surrounded by his family.

Giles leaves his wife of 41 years, Joyce M. (Gonyea) of Sutton; his daughter Laurie Slik and her husband, Zachary and granddaughter, Vivien all of Millbury; his mother Emma Levitre of...

Paul Reidy

Paul Reidy

Dec 3, 2018

SUTTON – Paul A. Reidy, 98, passed away Monday, Dec. 3rd surrounded by his loving family in Beaumont Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester.

Paul’s wife of 70 years, Eva M. (Paulin) Reidy passed away in 2017.  He leaves five children, Susan G. Piel of Millbury; Pamela...

Marcella Greene

Marcella Greene

Dec 2, 2018

LEICESTER – Marcella C. (Theirrien) Greene, 92, passed away on Dec. 2nd in UMASS Medical Center, with her family by her side.

There are no services and burial will be private.

John O'Donnell

John O'Donnell

Dec 1, 2018

MILLBURY – John “Butch” J. O’Donnell, 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 1st at home surrounded by his loving family.

John leaves his wife of 39 years, Karen K. (Pojani) O’Donnell; his son, Ryan C. O’Donnell of Millbury and he is predeceased by his daughter,...

Maureen Mclaughlin

Maureen Mclaughlin

Nov 30, 2018

MILLBURY - Maureen (Bombard) McLaughlin died peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 30, 2018 at the age of 87.

Maureen is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, James and six children; Patricia Antaya and her husband John of Paxton, Timothy McLaughlin and his wife Pamela of Sutton,...

Robert Lacrosse, Sr.

Robert Lacrosse, Sr.

Nov 28, 2018

MILLBURY - Robert P. “Bob” LaCrosse, Sr., 88, died on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, with his family by his side.

Bob was born on Rhodes Street in Millbury to the late Edward and Mary (Lynch) LaCrosse spending his childhood living...