Obituaries

Feb 21, 2017

Phyllis M. Scully, 87, passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 21st at her home at Brookdale at Eddy Pond West - The Lodge where she has lived for the past 4 years. Prior to moving to Auburn, Phyllis lived in Millbury for many years.

Phyllis leaves her sisters-in-law, Claire A. Scully of Cherry Valley and Alma F. Scully...

Feb 19, 2017

MILLBURY - Ronald L. Giroux, 77, died Sunday, Feb. 19th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center University Campus in Worcester.

His wife, Gail (Carpenter) Giroux died in 1995. He leaves, three children, Michael J. Giroux and Mark R. Giroux both of Millbury and Michelle M. Vassar and her husband, Jeffrey of Dudley; four grandchildren, Nichole Cole, Michael Giroux...

Feb 17, 2017

MILLBURY - Jeannette (Mongeon) Linder, 84, died Friday Feb. 17th at Care One at Millbury.

Her husband, Axel W. Linder Jr. died in 2013. She leaves two sons, Kenneth W. Linder and his wife, Susan M. of Stafford Springs, CT and Michael J. Linder and his wife, Susan M. of Millbury; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren;...

Feb 16, 2017

Marjorie D. (Higgins) Kotel, 96, passed away peacefully in Care One at Millbury on Thursday, Feb. 16th.

Marjorie's husband, Walter B. Kotel passed away in 2008. She leaves her three children, Kathleen D. Kotel of Leicester, Steven W. Kotel and his wife, Donna of Fort Myers, FL and Devra J. Kotel of Rochdale; a daughter-in-law, Kristin Kotel...

Feb 16, 2017

SUTTON - William E. Reece, 78, died Thursday, Feb. 16th at Life Care Center in Auburn. He leaves his wife, Joan C. (Dussault) Reece; two children, Beth McLaughlin and her husband Michael, of Lincoln and Paul Reece and his wife, Lucille from Charlton; five grandchildren, Will and Owen Reece, Charles, Connor, Brian McLaughlin; a sister, Dorothy Townsend and her...

Feb 13, 2017

MILLBURY -AlLes Helen (Kline) Burke, 94, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Monday, February 13, with her loving live-in PCA, Hope Story, holding her hand. Through the help and support of the Nurses and Counselors of Salmon Hospice, Elder Services of Worcester, Dr. Seema Naravane and Staff of Reliant in Millbury, alternate PCA Nancy Thompson,...

Feb 12, 2017

Marlene E. (Gundry) Queally, 81, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 12th at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester.

She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas E. Queally who passed in 1984. Marlene will be deeply missed by her three children whom she leaves, Laurie Stevens of Millbury, Thomas John Queally and his wife, Janet of Sutton...

Feb 9, 2017

Vincent P. Norrman, 76, passed away Thursday, Feb. 9th in his home surrounded by his family.

Vincent leaves his wife of 51 years, Mary E. (Wallner) Norrman; a son, Paul A. Norrman and a daughter, Christine M. Norrman both of Millbury; three grandchildren, Brooklyn, Morgan and Makenna. He is predeceased by his grandmother Judith Norrman, Aunt Alphild...

Feb 7, 2017

Kenneth P. Piel, 66, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 7th after a brief illness.

Ken leaves his wife of 42 years, Susan G. (Reidy) Piel; his son, Gregory A. Piel and his wife, Valerie Jacobs of Charlotte, NC; his daughter, Amanda J. Seebach and her husband, Ryan of Ammon, ID; a brother, Dennis Piel of Millbury; numerous...

Feb 6, 2017

Peter Jasper Anderson, 7, passed away on February 6, 2017 as a result of sudden viral myocarditis.

Peter was loved deeply and will be forever missed by his mother Andrea (Miller) Anderson, his father Bob Anderson, and his sister Emmie Anderson, all of Millbury; his maternal grandmother Valerie Thompson and Michael Tivnan of Leicester, and grandfather Bruce...

Feb 6, 2017

Robert "Bob" J. McDonald, 57, passed away after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer on Feb. 6th.

Bob leaves his wife of 36 years, Susan M. (Bouley) McDonald; two sons, Robert McDonald and his wife, Beth of Spencer and William McDonald and his wife, Nicole of Boylston; three grandchildren, Colin, Maeve, and Jacob; two brothers, Glenn McDonald...

Feb 6, 2017

OXFORD - Thomas A. Arrell , 58, died Monday Feb 6th in his home, surrounded by his family, after an illness. He leaves his wife, Doreen (Plaszewski) Arrell; four children, Kimberly (Arrell) Beauchesne, Korrine Arrell, Thomas Arrell, and Kendra Arrell; his son in law, Jonathan Beauchesne; daughter in law Melissa (Hamlin) Arrell and two granddaughters and one grandson. Thomas...

Feb 5, 2017

CALLING HOURS HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO FRIDAY FEB. 10th FROM 9:30 to 11 a.m. with THE FUNERAL SERVICE IN THE FUNERAL HOME AT 11 a.m.

Mary Agnes (McElroy) Patenaude, 82, died Sunday, Feb. 5th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Her husband, Robert A. Patenaude died in 2003. She leaves two daughters, Patricia L. Arsenault...

Feb 5, 2017

Joseph Smith Donohue, Jr., 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, Feb. 5th after a long illness.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Celeste V. Donohue; his daughter, Bronwyn and son, Joseph, III; six grandchildren; his brother and sister, Stephen and Kathleen Donohue; and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was born in Boston, son of...

Feb 2, 2017

Florence M. James, Millbury's oldest resident, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at the age of 104.

Florence was an avid reader and kept up with current events. In past years she did considerable crocheting. She was noted for her remarkable memory.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward (1975) and her daughter,...

Jan 28, 2017

TORRINGTON, CT / MILLBURY, MA- Anne Marie (Connor) Early-Kopka, 66, died Saturday, Jan. 28th at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, after an illness.

She leaves her husband, Kenneth Kopka; a son, Matthew Early of Maine; two step-son, Jonathan and Christopher Kopka; three grandchildren, Lauren, Allison and Joseph Early all of Maine; Her mother, Janet (Smith) Connor...

Jan 24, 2017

MILLBURY - Frankie L. (Floyd) Tokus, 86 died Monday, Jan. 24th at the Life Care Center in Auburn.

Her husband, Edward F. Tokus died in 2003. She leaves three children, Theresa A. Landers, and her husband, William F Landers III of Worcester, Michael E. Tokus and his wife, Vanessa of Maine and Nancy L. White and her...

Jan 21, 2017

ROCKIE HILL, CT - Ellen A. (Hamilton) Mita, formerly of Millbury, MA, died peacefully at home, at 91 years old.

She leaves three children, Christine Sylvain and her husband, Charles of Newington, CT, Stephen Mita and his wife Cheryl of Worcester, MA, and Susan Mita and her partner, Mila Jane Wilson of East Hampton, NY; grandchildren, Courtney...

Jan 17, 2017

Eric W. Dempsey, 55, passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer in his home on Tuesday, Jan. 17th.

Eric leaves his long-time companion of 35 years, Terry A. Barber; 4 siblings, Barry P. Dempsey of Lowell, Jeffrey D. Dempsey, Kathy L. Hale both of Millbury and Debra J. Sullivan of Greensboro, NC; many nieces...

Jan 15, 2017

MILLBURY - Joseph P. Comeau, 76, died Sunday, Jan. 15th at the Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center.

He leaves a son, Mark R. Comeau and his wife, Carolyn of Millbury; two grandson, Chase and Travis Comeau; two brothers, Robert and Jack Comeau; a sister, Debbie; his partner, Charlotte Larochelle. He is predeceased by two sons, Joseph...