Obituaries

Jan 12, 2017

MILFORD - Ronald G. Roberts, 69, died Thursday, Jan. 12th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, after suddenly falling ill in Millbury, where he grew up.

He leaves his wife, Linda J. (Modig) Roberts, and a son, Jason M. Roberts, of Milford, MA; a son, Jonathan M. Roberts, and his wife, Amy M. (Sutherland) Roberts, of...

Jan 7, 2017

Michael G. Forleo, 57, passed away suddenly at home.

Mike leaves his wife, Eyvette M. (Bileau) Forleo; four children, Michael, Kerri, Gina and Frank; nine grandchildren; siblings, Dennis of CA, Tina of ME, Robin and Theresa of FL; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents, Frank and Lois; a sister, Debra.

Mike was...

Jan 5, 2017

Our beloved Jill J. Baldarelli, 58, passed in the early morning of January 5th surrounded by her family and loved ones, after succeeding for almost 20 years in a valiant struggle with advanced cardiomyopathy. Jill was the daughter of the late Mary and Richard Baldarelli.

She leaves behind her loving and devoted life-partner of 28 years Patricia...

Jan 3, 2017

MILLBURY -Alice A. (Liubauskas) Donovan, 98, formerly of Millbury, died on Tuesday, January 3rd at Harbor House in Hingham, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Alexander and Anna Liubauskas who emigrated from Lithuania and lived her entire life in Worcester and Millbury. Alice was married to Daniel F. Donovan Jr., owner of Donovan's Ice Cream of...

Jan 3, 2017

MILLBURY - Thomas M. Reilly, 61, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3rd at his home, after being stricken ill.

He leaves behind his wife, Judith L. (Brackett) Reilly; two children, Sarah A. (Reilly) Bartlett and her spouse Christopher E. Bartlett, and Diana Reilly; six siblings, Mary G. Hoover of Texas, Anne M. Reilly of Natick, Patty (Marie) Reilly...

Dec 30, 2016

George R. Law 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday December 30th in Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness.

George leaves his devoted and beloved wife of 62 years, Dolores R. (Mero) Law; two children Kenneth P. Law and his spouse William E. Bushey, of Worcester and Doreen M. and her husband...

Dec 27, 2016

Stephen E. Rodwill, 54, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27th after a long illness at St. Vincent's Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Stephen leaves his two children, Catelynn and Sean Rodwill; two grandchildren; his mother, Ann Marie Rodwill and a sister, Kathleen DeCillis. He was predeceased by his father, Edward R. Rodwill who passed in 1997.

Dec 27, 2016

SOUTH GRAFTON - David A. Morin, 58, of South Grafton, died Tuesday, Dec. 27th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer.

David leaves five siblings, Ernest Morin and his wife, Patricia of Millbury, Cheryl Barker and her husband, James of S. Grafton, Tina Graham and her husband, Paul of...

Dec 26, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Gemme, 70, passed away Monday, Dec. 26th in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Gerald leaves his sweetheart of over 30 years, Candace L. Martinelli; his sister, Patricia DiCandia and her husband, Victor of Oxford; his brother, Ted Gemme and his wife, Cynthia of Webster; three nephews, Scott D. Wharton, Robert Martinelli, Mark Gemme...

Dec 19, 2016

Judith Ann (Fors) Chevalier, 76, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving children and daughter-in-law/caretaker, Monday, Dec. 19th.

Judy was born in Worcester and worked at UMASS Hospital in the school lab for many years. She was a homemaker most of her life. Judy enjoyed going to the casino, listening to her husband play...

Dec 14, 2016

Aramis "Amy" (Simonian) Brock, 92, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 14th. Amy leaves a daughter, Mary Sweet of Arizona; four granddaughters, Alisa, Tara and Evelyn all of Worcester and Leah of Shrewsbury; a grandson, Nicholas of Arizona; six great grandchildren, Tasja, Tiyara, Tashai, Robert, Tristan and Angelo Jr. She is predeceased by her husband, Louis...

Dec 9, 2016

NORTHBRIDGE - Ronald Harney, 80, died Friday, Dec. 9th at Brigham & Womens Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his family.

He leaves his wife, Nancy E. (Picotte) Harney; three children, Susan J. Florentine of Hoschton, GA, John Harney and his wife, Karen of Auburn and Cheryl Castonguay and her husband, John of Northbridge; ten grandchildren; six great...

Dec 8, 2016

Donald J. Pokraka, 85, passed away Thursday, Dec. 8th in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Donald leaves his wife of 59 years, Bernice R. (Army) Pokraka; four children, Dawn Bourassa of Hockley, TX, David Pokraka and his wife, Robin of Virginia Beach, VA; Daniel J. Pokraka and his partner, Matthew F. Masny of Worcester and...

Dec 8, 2016

George Allen Cote, Sr, 76, of Millbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts Central Campus, surrounded by family. George lived most of his life in Worcester and Millbury but loved to travel. He enjoyed his opportunities to visit exotic locations, and his vacation to Hawaii was his favorite. George is...

Dec 2, 2016

WORCESTER - Gary R. Crandall, 63, died Friday, Dec. 2nd at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, after being stricken ill at home.

Gary leaves his wife, Cindy E. (Chase) Crandall; two children, Gary Ross Crandall and his wife Emily of Millbury and Kristin L. Crandall of West Boylston; two step-children, Jason Ramalho and his wife, Kristen of Hollis,...

Nov 25, 2016

MILLBURY - Barbara M. (Dwinell) O'Brien, 90, died Friday, Nov. 25th at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

Her husband Thomas F. O'Brien died in 1998. She leaves a brother-in-law, Francis Gaudere of Millbury and 22 nieces and nephews, among which is Jean Crizer, Mary Daniels, Patricia Carlo and William Gaudere; many great nieces and nephews....

Nov 16, 2016

SUTTON - Lee E. White, 85, died Nov. 16th at his home, after being stricken ill.

He is predeceased by his wife, Aldea (Budreau) White and his son, Stanley White. He leaves several relatives and friends and will be dearly missed. He was an Army veteran during the Korean War.

Services and burial will be...

Nov 13, 2016

Sally Stevenson died on Sunday, November 13th at home in West Sutton with her family and loved ones all around her. It was her 90th birthday. She was born in 1926 to Kate and Bartley Thornton and lived in Spiddal, County Galway until leaving Ireland for the USA when she was 19 years old.

She met Dave...

Nov 12, 2016

Andrew M. Marble, 36, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his childhood home in Millbury MA on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 after a 2 year courageous battle with melanoma.

Born in Worcester, MA, he was the son of Alan and Kathleen (Flynn) Marble of Millbury, MA.

In addition to his parents, he leaves...

Nov 11, 2016

Ruth R. Hisoire, 92, died Friday, Nov.11th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She leaves her husband of 70 years, Francis R. Hisoire Sr.; son and daughter-in-law, Francis R. Hisoire Jr. and Grace of California and son, Paul J. Hisoire of Brewster; five grandchildren, Alissa, Jennifer of California, Tina, Shawn of Cape Cod and Jamie of Maine; great grandchildren,...