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Roger A. Gordon

Roger A. Gordon

Aug 4, 2024

NORTH OXFORD – Roger A. Gordon, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday August 4th with his loving wife by his side.

Roger leaves his wife of 39 years, Diane M. (Marcell) Gordon; three siblings, Karen Vigliatura, Pamela Caicedo and Bruce Gordon; many nieces and nephews. He was born on May 28, 1953 to the late Roger S....

Emily A. Peters

Emily A. Peters

Aug 2, 2024

SUTTON – Emily A. Peters, 27, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2nd. 

Emily leaves her parents, Gordon and Mary Jo (Hovagimian) Peters of Sutton; her younger sister, Rachel Peters and her fiancé Christian Fay of Sutton; her older sister, Caitlyn (Peters) O’Brien, and her husband Connor O’Brien of Sutton; her niece and nephew, Maeve and Declan O’Brien; and paternal grandmother,...

Lee A. Ayotte

Lee A. Ayotte

Jul 25, 2024

MILLBURY – Lee A. Ayotte, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25th surrounded by his loving family at UMASS Hospital in Worcester. Lee was born on October 21st, 1942, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to the late Charles and Helen Ayotte.

 He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathryn (Barrett) Ayotte. His daughter Susan Ayotte, of Millbury, his son Robert...

Christine O. Rudge

Christine O. Rudge

Jul 25, 2024

MILLBURY - Christine O. Rudge, 92, passed away on Thursday, July 25th after declining health. 

She was predeceased by her husband, Robert. She leaves her son and daughter-in-law, Curt R. Rudge and his wife JoAnn of Millbury; three grandchildren, Derek W. Rudge and his wife, Melissa, Milissa J. Obara and her husband, Daniel, Brianne L. Airey and her husband Brandon; 4...

Stephan A. Brisson

Stephan A. Brisson

Jul 21, 2024

MILLBURY - Stephan Allen Brisson 72, passed away on July 21, 2024 at UMASS Hospital in Worcester, MA after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Stephan was born on December 7, 1951 in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Stanley and Dorothy Brisson. He is survived by his wife Mary Diane Brisson, his son and soon to be daughter in law Matthew Brisson...

Evelyn M. Shepley

Evelyn M. Shepley

Jul 18, 2024

MILLBURY – Evelyn M. (Collette) Shepley, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18th in St. Vincent Hospital.

Evelyn leaves her grandchildren, Melody Thompson and her husband, Timothy of Sutton, Kerry George and her husband, Shane of Millbury, Aaron Gauthier and his wife, Kathleen of Spencer and Rachael Shepley of Millbury, Heather Laythe and her spouse, Nelson Miles of Blackstone and...

Frances T. Larson

Frances T. Larson

Jul 16, 2024

MILLBURY- Frances T. (Morgan) Larson, 95, passed away peacefully on July 16,2024 at Milford Regional Medical Center.

Frances was born in Worcester, MA to the late Albert C. Morgan and Mary E. (O’Rourke) Morgan.

Frances was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ronald K. (Buddy) Larson. She was also preceded in death by her brother Robert J. Morgan.

Frances is survived by...

Ronald A. Ethier

Ronald A. Ethier

Jul 9, 2024

MILLBURY - Ronald A. Ethier, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 9, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Ron is survived by his wife Eileen (Tift) Ethier, to whom he was married for 65 years, his wonderful daughters Debbie Accorsi and husband Bob; Lynn McCluskey and husband Kevin; Kim Faw and husband Claude; and his special grandchildren Meghan and...

Nancy E. Hagstrom

Nancy E. Hagstrom

Jul 5, 2024

MILLBURY - Nancy Evelyn (Johnson) Hagstrom, 92, passed away on July 5, 2024 at CareOne in Millbury. Born on a leap day in 1932 Worcester, Nancy resided in Millbury after her marriage. 

Nancy graduated from Worcester Commerce High School in 1950 and married Richard in 1953. She was a longtime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and participated in the LCW and...

Hallet T. Merrick, Jr.

Hallet T. Merrick, Jr.

Jun 30, 2024

Hallet T. Merrick, Jr. (80)

 Hal was born in Worcester, MA 30 October 1943 to Hallet T. Merrick, Sr. and June Augusta (Hall.) He attended school in Grafton, graduating from Grafton High School in 1961. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and served as a cook for four years, stationed mainly in Groton, CT and Cape May,...

Donald F. Leary

Donald F. Leary

Jun 30, 2024

MILLBURY – Donald F. Leary, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30th surrounded by loving family. 

Donald leaves his sons, Daniel P. Leary of East Brookfield and Dennis Leary and his wife Nancy of Millbury; four grandsons, Joshua, Jason, Michael and Cal, as well as five great grandchildren. Donald was predeceased by his wife, Louise E. (Russell) Leary and...

Jeffrey A. Born

Jeffrey A. Born

Jun 29, 2024

Jeffrey Alan Born of Auburn (formerly of Millbury), passed away on June 29th after a short but courageous battle with aggressive cancer. He is survived by his son, Timothy Tranter Born and his husband, Matthew Marchand, and his former wife, Pauline Tranter, all of Millbury. Jeff recently celebrated his 70th birthday on June 16. 

 Jeff is predeceased by his parents, Loretta...

Luigi Tella, Jr.

Luigi Tella, Jr.

Jun 29, 2024

MILLBURY - Luigi Tella Jr., 85, passed away Saturday, June 29th unexpectedly at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. 

He leaves his wife of 61 years, Marlene Ann (Paquette) Tella, a daughter Melanie A. Tella and her husband, Bart Wilson of Millbury, a daughter Audra M. Tella of Millbury, a son, Matthew L. Tella of Millbury, a sister, Claire Desrosiers of...

Maureen A. Mitchell

Maureen A. Mitchell

Jun 27, 2024

 MILLBURY– Maureen Alice (Connelly) Mitchell, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 27, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle against cancer. “Mo” was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.

Maureen was born August 18, 1943, in Weymouth MA, daughter of the late David and Alice (O’Donahue) Connelly.

Maureen is survived by her son...

Donald P. Desorcy

Donald P. Desorcy

Jun 27, 2024

MILLBURY - Donald P. Desorcy, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, after a 5-year courageous battle with cancer.

Donald was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late Armand and Doris (Gibeau) Desorcy. Donald graduated from St. John’s High School, in Shrewsbury MA, class of 1974. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the College...

Barbara L. Mastrapasqua

Barbara L. Mastrapasqua

Jun 26, 2024

MILLBURY - Barbara L. (Dupre) Mastrapasqua, 91, formerly of Valrico, FL passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2024.

She leaves three devoted children, Maurice Mastrapasqua Jr. and his wife Nancy of Leicester, Russell Mastrapasqua and his wife Kate of Millbury, Julianna Randell and her husband John of Millbury, her son-in-law Mitch Hixson of Brandon, FL, 5 grandchildren and 5...

Edward Cornell

Edward Cornell

Jun 25, 2024

MILLBURY – Edward J. Cornell, 70, affectionately known to all he loved as Ed, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Millbury on Tuesday, June 25th. 

Ed grew up in Westboro, MA, and went on to earn an Associate’s from Quinsigamond Community College, a Bachelor’s from Worcester State University, and a Master’s from Syracuse University Newhouse School of Public Communications where...

Donna F. McGee

Donna F. McGee

Jun 24, 2024

FALMOUTH – Donna F. (Boden) McGee, 81, formerly of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna leaves behind her devoted husband of 60 years, Vincent R. McGee; daughter Kelley McGee-Sousa and her husband Michael; daughter Kristen McGee Clark and her husband James; grandchildren Kasey Clark, Sydney Clark, Sean Sousa and Ryan Sousa. Donna...

Donna Rossio

Donna Rossio

Jun 24, 2024

Donna (MacLaren) Rossio, 75, of Sutton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. 

Born in Worcester in 1948, Donna was a talented artist, historian, and accomplished teacher known for her murals and decorative art. Prior to retirement, Donna worked for many years at the First Unitarian Church on Main Street in Worcester and at Vaillancourt Folk...

Janet T. Beauchemin

Janet T. Beauchemin

Jun 22, 2024

MILLBURY - Janet T. Beauchemin, 76, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 22nd. 

Janet leaves her husband, Paul Beauchemin ; a son, Derek Beauchemin and his wife, Linda LaFleur of Millbury ; two daughter’s Giselle Harding and her husband, Marc Harding of North Grafton and Daniele DeAdder and her husband, Gary DeAdder of Millbury; a grandson Luke Beauchemin Airman First...

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