Obituaries

Nov 11, 2016

Richard F. "Mac" MacIntyre, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 11th at Webster Manor Nursing Home with his wife and granddaughter, Christan by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Mac leaves his loving wife of 20 years Kathleen A. (Bachant) MacIntyre; his son, Gary MacIntyre, Sr. of Douglas; three grandchildren, Christan, Gary and Timothy;...

Nov 10, 2016

MILLBURY - David Williams, 73, died Thursday, Nov. 10th at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester.

He leaves his sister, Laura E. Gosselin, with whom he lived in Millbury; two children, Robert E. Williams and Michele Williams; five grandchildren; two nieces, Shelly Williams of Florida and Curtis Williams of Connecticut; a nephew Ronald Gosselin of...

Nov 10, 2016

Betty Ann (Beesley) Watson, 56, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 10th after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family.

Betty leaves her husband of 24 years, Graham Watson; her daughter, Brittany Watson; her parents, Donald and Ann (McLaughlan) Beesley of Millbury; two brothers, Donald Beesley, Jr. and Michael Beesley both of Charlton; a...

Nov 9, 2016

MILLBURY - Mary J. Foley 84, died Nov. 9th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

She leaves a son, Walter H. Foley and his wife, Halina of Florida; a grandson, Konrad Antczak of Chicago. She was born in Worcester and is predeceased by her parents, John and Mary (Kennedy) Foley.

Service and burial are private....

Nov 9, 2016

Lawrence Gilmond, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9th in his home, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Kathleen "Kandy" Gilmond, his three sons, Michael Healy, Shane Healy, and Scott Gilmond and his wife Kate Pace; and his adoring grandchildren Lacey, Justin, Emily, Gavin and Arianna.

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Nov 8, 2016

Nora (Fadden) Trainor, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 8th in her home.

Nora was born in Barnabawn, Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland to Anthony and Bridget (Grady) Fadden. She leaves two daughters, Mary F. O'Brien of Millbury and Teresa A. Quinn and her husband, Joseph of Worcester; six grandchildren, Kathleen, Joseph and his wife, Paige and...

Nov 7, 2016

SUTTON - Wilfred "Bill" H. Uppstrom Jr. 89, passed peacefully Nov. 7th at St. Camillus Health Center in Northbridge, after a long and fruitful life.

Bill was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many. His smile, positive attitude, and kindness will be missed by his family and friends.

Bill...

Nov 1, 2016

MILLBURY - Rose B. Neri, 92, died Tuesday, Nov. 1st in her home, after a long illness.

She leaves her sister, Lena L. Neri with whom she lived. She was born in Millbury and is predeceased by her parents Louis G. and Maria C. (Pititto) Neri and lived in Millbury all her life and was especially close...

Oct 30, 2016

Nancy A. (Smith) Johnson, 86, passed away on October 30, 2016 after a period of declining health.

She was born in Whitinsville, daughter of William A. and Grace L. (Wallace) Smith. Upon marrying, she settled and raised her family in Sutton with her husband of 47 years, Albert H. Johnson, who predeceased her in 1999. She leaves...

Oct 29, 2016

Cathleen A. (Kelley) Firmin, 49, passed away Saturday, Oct. 29th in Rose Monahan Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family.

Cathy leaves her husband and life long friend, Bruce A. Firmin, Sr.; two daughters, Lynne M. Gillis and her husband, Shaun Gillis and Ashley A. Pottle all of Worcester; her grandson, Cameron Gillis; two step children, Bruce...

Oct 28, 2016

MILLBURY - Lee H. Skoglund, 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 28th, 2016. He was predeceased by his parents, Herbert & Helen (Hall) Skoglund of Worcester. He leaves behind his brother, Jon H. Skoglund and his wife, Patricia of Tryon, NC, two aunts, Natalie Sinkus of Worcester and Carolyn Skoglund of Shrewsbury, many cousins and close friends. He...

Oct 27, 2016

Louis A. Ettamarna, 71, passed away October 27th at St. Vincent Hospital after an extended battle with a nerve disorder.

Lou leaves his son, James R. Ettamarna and Jim's wife, Monica; his daughter, Jill P. Kozaczka and Jill's husband Chris; and grandchildren Julia, Alex, Grace, Michael, and Mason, all from Sutton. His former wife, Joyce A. Smith,...

Oct 25, 2016

MILLBURY - Margaret Jane (Wicke) Coons, 83, died Tuesday, Oct. 25th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Her husband, William H. Coons Sr. died in 2007. She leaves six children, Donna Minichilli of Worcester, Victoria Frigon and her husband Paul of Millbury, Linda Coons and her partner Allan Ackerman of Millbury, William H Coons Jr. of Worcester,...

Oct 21, 2016

Michael A. Chizy, 85, passed away on Oct. 21st at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

He leaves his wife of 65 years, Yvette D. (Bardier) Chizy; his son, Michael P. Chizy and his wife, Marie of Douglas; two grandchildren, Eric and Alex Chizy; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by four siblings, Rosalie, Celia, Theodore...

Oct 19, 2016

Leonard I. "Lenny" Upgard, 85, passed away on Oct. 19th at the Lutheran Home in Worcester.

Lenny leaves his wife of 48 years, Barbara Ann (Spencer) Upgard; two nieces, Carol White of Oxford and Janice Auger of Worcester. He is predeceased by his parents, Hjalmar and Olivia (Nixholm) Upgard; his sister, Enis Skeates and his brother, Harold...

Oct 7, 2016

MILLBURY - Elaine R. (LaPrade) Carpenter, 71, passed on Friday, Oct. 7th at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Her husband David D. Carpenter Sr. passed in 2011. She leaves three sons, David Carpenter Jr. and his wife, Susan of Maine, John Carpenter and his wife, Marie of North Oxford, Craig Carpenter and his wife, Cristin of Oxford...

Oct 7, 2016

James S. Orstrom, Jr., 41, completed his journey through life on Friday, Oct. 7th

Jimi leaves his son, Israel Orstrom of Portland, OR; his mother, Linda M. (Renauld) Orstrom; two brothers, Justin W. Orstrom and his partner, Katie Krumsiek and Jason J. Orstrom all of Millbury; a nephew, Tristan and a niece, Teagan; his wife, Jennifer (Murphy)...

Oct 7, 2016

Juliette Y. (Bilodeau) Faron, 92, formerly of Millbury and Melbourne, FL passed away after a brief illness in UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester.

Juliette husband, Edward P. Faron passed away in 1979. She leaves two sons, Michael Faron and his wife, Paula of Dudley and Tim Faron and his wife, Gail of Worcester; six grandchildren, Steven and...

Oct 7, 2016

Samual J. Wooden, 23, passed away on October 7, 2016.

Sam was born in Worcester MA and grew up in NC, MD & FL. While residing in Hagerstown, MD he was on their Jr. High wrestling and football teams, plus was a chess team champion. Upon returning to his roots in 2010 he finished high school and...

Oct 6, 2016

MILLBURY - Janice M. (Jeffrey) Ritso, 77, died Thursday, Oct. 6th at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

She leaves a daughter, Lisa M. Bisceglia of Millbury; a son, John G. Ritso Jr. and his wife, Lori of East Providence RI; four grandchildren, Nicole Ritso, Chelsea Bisceglia, Tyler Ritso and Chandler Bisceglia; three great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces....