Obituaries

Jul 29, 2017

Vincent C. “Bud” Roy, Jr., 75, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29th in St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Bud leaves his wife of 17 years, Susan M. (Charpentier) Roy; his son, Vincent J. Roy of Mendon; his daughter, Lori Johnson and her husband, Kevin of Oxford; three step daughters, Jennifer M. Orcutt of...

Jul 23, 2017

Steven L. Gagne, 66, formerly of Sutton passed away on Sunday, July 23rd surrounded by his family after a brief illness.

Steve leaves his mother, Helena “Bunny” (Bernier) Gagne of Worcester and Sutton; two brothers, John S. Gagne and his wife, Kathleen of Worcester, Thomas P. Gagne and his wife, Christine of Pahoa, Hawaii; his cousin, Christine...

Jul 22, 2017

Donald S. MacPhail, 88, passed away July 22nd after a brief illness in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Don was the son of the late Allan and Alice (Stidsen) MacPhail.  He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Don was veteran of the United States Army, serving as a paratrooper during the Korean War....

Jul 20, 2017

MILLBURY – Alexander J. Miller, 95, died Wednesday, July 20th at Care One Millbury.

His wife, Helen R. O’Connor Miller died in 1986 and is also predeceased by his long-time companion, Betty LaFlamme.   Also predeceased by three sisters, Cecile, Clara and Mary and two brothers Leon and Raymond.  He leaves three daughters, Carol L. Santora and...

Jul 17, 2017

MILLBURY – Kristine M. (Boria) Stratford, 49, died after a short illness on Monday, July17th.

She leaves her husband, Peter C. Stratford; a daughter, Stephanie (Belsito) McNamara and her husband, Bob, grandchildren Joey and Ava McNamara, her parents, Peter and Barbara (May) Boria all of Millbury; two brothers, Brian Boria of Charlton and Jeff Boria and his...

Jul 3, 2017

Barbara N. (Nelson) Swenson, 83, died Monday, July 3rd at Care One at Millbury.

She is predeceased by her husband, Frederick O. Swenson, her parents, Waldemar and Emily (Kasparson) Nelson and a brother Raymond Nelson.  She leaves three sons, Karl F. Swenson and his wife Karen of Millbury, Brett N. Swenson and his wife, Peggy of Millbury...

Jul 1, 2017

Claudia R. (Walker) Bullock, 76, passed away Saturday, July 1st surrounded by her loving family.

Claudia’s husband, Robert Bullock passed away in 2010.  She leaves five children, Norma Dominque, Barbara Dominque, Gary Dominque, James Nocchi and Rick Nocchi; eight grandchildren and three nieces.  She is predeceased by a son, Michael Dominque.

Claudia worked for the...

Jun 28, 2017

A memorial service celebrating the life of Bradman R. Turner will be held on Saturday October 14 at 1:00 PM at the Charles F. Minney VFW Post, 16 South Main Street, Millbury MA.  Brad passed away suddenly on June 28 at his home.  His family invites all who wish to remember Brad to join them at the VFW for a short service and light refreshments....

Jun 26, 2017

Anthony J. Kirwin, 52, passed away suddenly after being stricken ill in his home on Monday, June 26th.

Tony leaves his father, William F. Kirwin, Sr. and his wife, Bernice of Charlton; four sisters, Jane-Marie Mrazik of Oxford, Denise Dalpe and her husband, James of Millbury, Christine Godbout and her husband, Roger of Worcester and Patricia Kirwin...

Jun 25, 2017

Doris Irene (Smith) Anderson, 80, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family after a short battle with lung cancer.

Doris is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bryant. Doris leaves two daughters, Nancy J. Sullivan and her companion, Greg Jenkins and Laura J. Anderson all of Worcester; five grandchildren- Daniel Sullivan...

Jun 23, 2017

WORCSTER - Anna (Kulesza) Zybas passed Friday, June 23rd, peacefully with her family by her bedside at Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing Home.

Her husband, Anthony Zybas died in 1998 and her son, Paul Zybas of Sutton who died in 1972. She leaves her daughter, Dr. Barbara Jones and her husband, Thomas Jones of Jupiter, Florida; 5...

Jun 21, 2017

Claire I. (Wychorski) Holden, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 21st surrounded by her loving family.

Claire leaves her husband of 63 years, Paul J. Holden; her daughter, Audrey Rano-Porter and her husband, Robert Porter; two grandchildren, Paul and Christina Rano; one great grandson, Anthony Rano, II; nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son, Daryl Holden;...

Jun 16, 2017

Betty M. (Van Zylstra) Cournoyer, 89, passed away Friday, June 16h in St. Camillus Health Care Center in Northbridge.

Betty leaves her niece, Linda D. Lavallee of Sutton; great niece, Renee L. Kehowski and her husband, Shaun of Sutton; a nephew, Wilburt Oelschlegel and his wife Sandy of Vonore, TN; a great nephew, K. Chad Lavallee of...

Jun 16, 2017

NORTHBRIDGE - Nancy E. (Picotte) Harney, 75, joined her husband in death on Friday, June 16th, surrounded by her family, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Her husband. Ronald Harney died last December. She leaves three children, Susan J. Florentine of Hoschton, GA, John Harney and his wife,...

Jun 13, 2017

David William Moore, 67, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 13th at home surrounded by loved ones.

David leaves his wife of 43 years, Debra M. (Rajotte) Moore; two children, Jennifer L. Moore and partner, Dewey M. Sasser and Jonathan T. Moore and his wife, Erin, all of Sutton; five grandsons; Carrick and Gareth McCullough, Connor, Isaac, and...

Jun 4, 2017

MILLBURY - Roy L. Segermark, 82, died Sunday, June 4th at Kindred Traditional Care & Rehabilitation in Westborough.

He leaves his wife, Betty Ann (Chaffee) Segermark; a son, Kenneth C. Schonborg of Florida; and special friends, Diane and Bruce Provencher and Paul Vautour. He was born in Worcester and is predeceased by his parents, Tage B. and...

May 27, 2017

Carol A. (McCatherin) Martin, 74, passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's in her home on Saturday, May 27th surrounded by her loving family.

Carol leaves two sons, Jonathan P. Stevens and his long-time girlfriend, Carolyn Jette of Millbury and Christopher S. Stevens of Indiana; two step-daughters, Marcy Coombs and her husband, Peter of CT...

May 24, 2017

Carol V. (Osper) Gervais, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 24th with her children by her side in UMASS Memorial Medical Center.

Carol leaves two daughters, Jessica L. Gervais and her longtime companion, Neal R. Cameron of Nantucket and Jennifer I. Gervais of Millbury; a step son, Robert G. Gervais, Jr. of Worcester; her sister, Susan H. Ryan...

May 21, 2017

Marilyn A. (O'Rourke) Sthika, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends on Sunday, May 21st.

She leaves her two daughters, Jerilyn M. (Pellegrini) Hitchings and her husband, Michael of Shrewsbury; Suzanne (Pellegrini) Green and her husband, Kenneth of Atlanta; four grandchildren, Allison, Lauren, and Nathan Hitchings and Elizabeth Green; as well as her...

May 21, 2017

Nestor J. R. Gaulin 84, a lifelong resident of Millbury passed away surrounded by family on Sunday May 21 after a hard fought battle with cancer at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.

Nestor is survived by his wife of 61 years Eleanor P. (White) Gaulin, son Mark and his husband Dave DuPont of Long Beach, California, daughter...