Obituaries

Dec 2, 2017

Robert “Bob” Walter Tokarz, 75, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 2nd.

Bob was born in Ware, MA to the late Walter and Frances (Szumiel) Tokarz.  He was a 1960 graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Worcester.  Bob was a veteran of the United States Army and after his discharge he served in the Army National...

Dec 2, 2017

Bruce O. Hervieux, 59, formerly of Millbury, passed away after a short illness Saturday, Dec. 2nd at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Bruce leaves three children, Joshua Mayotte of Rutland, Mindy Lent of Millbury and Justin Mayotte of Sterling; three siblings, Sherryann Cadell and her husband, Doug of Millbury, Joseph A. Hervieux, Jr. and his wife,...

Dec 1, 2017

Ann (Guertin) Beausoleil, 85, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and close friends after a short illness.

Ann leaves her two sons Robbie Beausoleil of Worcester, MA, and Rick Beausoleil of Whitefield, ME, seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her son, Jim Beausoleil in 2012 and her husband...

Nov 28, 2017

MILLBURY– Kenneth R. Desjardin Sr., 83, died Tuesday, Nov. 28th St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after being stricken ill.

His wife, Priscilla M. (MacDonald) Desjardin died in 2013.  He leaves a son, Kenneth R. Desjardin Jr. of Millbury; a daughter, Pat M. Antaya of Sutton; three grandchildren, Stephanie M. Antaya, Sean K. Desjardin and Kristen Thoin; two...

Nov 26, 2017

Gladys Louise (Gwinnearth) Stewart, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday Nov. 26th, surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Somerville, MA on Nov. 7, 1921 at the family home, she was the third of four girls born to Godfrey and Margaret (Hilton) Gwinnearth.  She and her sisters sang their way through the Depression, emulating the McGuire Sisters....

Nov 21, 2017

Robert B. Nordstrom, 91 died Tuesday, Nov. 21st at St. Francis Home in Worcester.

He leaves his wife, Alice H. (Braney) Nordstrom; two sons, Robert E. Nordstrom and his wife, Sheril of Uxbridge and William B. Nordstrom and his wife, Sandra of Millbury; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Foley and her husband, Jay of Uxbridge, Kyle Nordstrom of Longview,...

Nov 21, 2017

MILLBURY – A graveside service for William A. Karpowicz, 69, who died Nov. 21st will be held Saturday, December 2nd, at 10:30am, at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Ave. in Paxton.

He leaves a daughter, Melissa M. Noel, and her husband, Shawn of Spencer and a son, Gregory J. Karpowicz of Spencer; two grandchildren, Erik and...

Nov 17, 2017

Louis A. Yuknavich, 42, of Fiskdale, formerly of Harwich passed away unexpectedly Friday November 17th after a long illness. With shattered hearts he leaves behind his mother, Patricia Amorelli of Fiskdale, his father, Alfred Yuknavich and his wife, Carol of Harwich, his sister Yolanda DeGaetano and her husband, Michael of Oxford, his two brothers, Dakota and Dylan Yuknavich of...

Nov 15, 2017

Paul F. Loughlin, 75, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, Nov. 15th in his home surrounded by his family.

Paul is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia A. (Cote) Loughlin; a son, Philip S. Loughlin and his wife, Lena of Auburn; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Juliana; many nieces, nephews and cousins....

Nov 14, 2017

PORTLAND, Oregon—Doris (Daley) Carey, 92, devoted to family and known for her keen sense of humor, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 12, 1925, Doris grew up in Millbury, MA. She lived in Wellesley, MA for more than 40 years.  She retired to Bluffton, SC at the young age...

Nov 11, 2017

Mike J. Cammuso, Sr. 59, passed away at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after a very sudden illness.

He leaves his beloved wife, Rita C. (Rock) Cammuso; three sons, Michael J. Cammuso Jr. and his wife, Erica (Henault) Cammuso, Daniel Cammuso and his wife, Ariel (Gagnon) Cammuso, and Jonathan Cammuso; his parents, Frank and Constance(Laime) Cammuso...

Nov 7, 2017

Grace V. (Pescheta) OLeary, 100, a lifelong resident of Millbury, passed away Tuesday, November 7th at CareOne in Millbury.  She was born at home, a daughter of Michael and Angela (Mucciaccio) Pescheta.

Grace's family was her treasure.  She leaves her 2 grandsons James P. OLeary of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Michael T. OLeary of Paxton, and her sister...

Nov 7, 2017

Raymond J. Murawski, 72, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, Nov. 7th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center after a long illness.

Ray leaves his wife of 49 years, Katherine M. (Mozynski) Murawski; a son, Jeffrey A. Murawksi of Gardner; a son-in-law, Aaron M. Moran of Rutland; two grandsons, Joshua and Ryan Moran; a brother,...

Nov 3, 2017

George J. Boria, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 3rd with his loving family by his side.

George is survived by his beloved partner-in-life of 30 years, Linda R. Swenson; his daughter, Nicol Cro and her husband, David of North Brookfield; his son, Jon Boria of Charlton; three grandchildren, Cecilia Rose Cro, Katherine Ann Boria and...

Nov 2, 2017

MILLBURY - Ruth “Penny” (Botsford) Nikolajevs, 75, of Millbury died Thursday, Nov. 2nd at home, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Penny was born in Poultney, VT, the daughter of the late Fay and Elizabeth W. (Walker) Botsford and sister of the late Marcia B. Chadbourne.  She leaves a son, Peter J. Nikolajevs and his wife, Rachel...

Oct 19, 2017

SUTTON – Margaret L. (Townsend) Ludvigson, 97, died Thursday, Oct. 19th in St. Camillus Health Center in Whitinsville.

Her husband Gustaf E. Ludvigson died forty years ago.  She leaves a son, Robert B. Ludvigson and his wife, Virginia Charity of Sutton; a step-daughter, Marion Lysiak of Worcester; four grandchildren, Kallie Gandee, Kyle Sartin, of Delaware, Joel Charity,...

Oct 16, 2017

Bernice M. (Squiers) O’Gassian, 67, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, Oct. 16th in her home.

Bernice leaves a son, John V. O’Gassian and his wife, Paula of Medway; a daughter, Winnie T. Eilert and her husband, Jason of Millbury; fifteen grandchildren, Mark III., Justin, Ryan, Corey, Johnna, Sampson, John Jr., Willow, Jake, Neil, Ashley,...

Oct 15, 2017

Rosanna M. (Pescheta) Tabor, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 15th in CareOne of Millbury.

Rose’s husband, Joseph F. Tabor passed away in 1984.  She leaves two sons, Rev. Paul J. Tabor of New York, NY and Robert J. Tabor of Fort Lauderdale, FL; two sisters, Grace O’Leary and Aquilina Boire both of Millbury; many nieces...

Oct 7, 2017

MILLBURY – Thomas J. Gagliardi Jr., 32, passed away at home, on Saturday, Oct. 7th.

He leaves his parents, Thomas J. Gagliardi Sr. and Mary E. (Charron) Gagliardi of Millbury; three children, Matthew, Thomas and Jayden; two brothers, Joseph Gagliardi and his wife, Breanna and Randy Fresolo; two sisters, Debra Soly and her wife, Jill and Julie...

Oct 3, 2017

Charles R. Hatfield, Jr. 61, passed away Tuesday, October 3rd in UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following a long illness.

Chuck leaves four sisters, Valerie Hatfield and Erin Hatfield of Rehoboth, Bon Hatfield of Seekonk, and Tina Hatfield and her husband Patrick McGinnis of Jenkintown, PA.  He is predeceased by his parents, Charles R. Hatfield, M.D....