Obituaries

George Trudeau

Feb 23, 2016

George Trudeau, 91, entered into heaven on February 23, 2016 in CareOne at Millbury. George was the husband of Anna (Tella) Trudeau for 65 years. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late George and Madeline (McCann) Trudeau. Mr. Trudeau worked at Thom Mcann, the Melville Corporation for 40 years before retiring. George was a member...

Sandra Bourassa

Feb 19, 2016

Sandra E. (Anthony) Bourassa, 72, passed away suddenly Friday, February 19th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Sandra leaves her loving husband of 50 years, Richard A. Bourassa, Sr.; four children, Richard A. Bourassa, Jr. and his wife, Jodi of Spencer, Dawn E. Bourassa of Spencer, Heather L. Goguen and her husband, Rene of...

Richard Gauthier

Feb 16, 2016

Richard A. Gauthier, 83, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16th at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances (Bertrand) Gauthier; three daughters, Dr. Lorraine Gauthier of Davidson, NC, Cheryl Orrell (husband Scott) of North Oxford and Kris Gauthier, with whom he lived and one son Stephen "Steve" (wife Sue)...

Robert Courtney

Feb 16, 2016

Robert J. Courtney, 71, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 16th in his home after a courageous four and half year battle with lung cancer. Bob leaves his wife of 51 years, Nancy J. (Stewart) Courtney; four children, Cheryl Nedoroscik and her husband, John of Worcester, James Courtney of Auburn, Thomas Courtney and his wife, Vicki of Millbury and Christina...

Anthony Lomartire

Feb 6, 2016

Anthony "Tony" J. Lomartire, 75, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6th in his home surrounded by his loving family. Tony leaves his wife of 53 years, Marcia A. (Seavey) Lomartire; five children, Cheryl Baskin of CT, Denise Marlborough and her husband, Ron of Millbury, Andrea Miller and her husband, Philip of Oxford, Anthony Lomartire, Jr. and his fiancé, Anna...

Sophie Marquis

Feb 4, 2016

Sophie V. (Bialecki) Marquis, 98, died peacefully Thursday, Feb. 4th at Care One at Millbury. Her husband, Joffre A. Marquis died many years ago. She leaves a daughter, Donna M. Donohue of Millbury; a son, Wayne R. Marquis and his wife, Deborah of Charlton; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Justin Marquis; a sister-in-law, Ida Bialecki of Millbury; nephews and...

Olga Shurick

Feb 2, 2016

MILLBURY – Olga (Angelo) Shurick, 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 2nd at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Her husband, Carlos E. Shurick Sr. died in 1979. She leaves her children, Helen Smith of California, Carlos Shurick, Jr of Florida, David Shurick of Millbury, MA and Glenn Shurick of California, as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

George Chevalier

Jan 29, 2016

George "Curly" Chevalier, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on January 29th from COPD and Lung Cancer. He retired from the UMASS Medical Center maintenance department after many years. He loved to play pedal steel guitar in local country bands which he did for many years. He also had a passion for building...

Donald Willoughby

Jan 19, 2016

Donald C. Willoughby, 70, passed away on January 19th at home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Don was born in Worcester, the only child of Frank and Evelyn (King) Willoughby. He graduated from the former Classical High School in Worcester and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1968 with a BBA in marketing. In 1963,...

Elva Smith

Jan 15, 2016

SUTTON – Elva M. (Desrosiers) Smith, 83, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family on January 15, 2016. Although our hearts our heavy with sadness we know she is now with the Lord and her son who passed many years before. She leaves her husband, Ronald R. Smith; four children, Pauline Smith of Auburn, Edward Smith...

Virginia Kozlowski

Jan 12, 2016

SUTTON - Virginia M. King Kozlowski, age 90, of Sutton died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. She was a loving mother, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her children, Michael E. and his wife Christine Kozlowski of Millbury, Katherine A. and her husband Daniel...

Eloise Ducharme

Jan 9, 2016

MILLBURY – Eloise P. (Glover) Ducharme, 92, died Saturday, Jan. 9th at Care One at Millbury, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves three daughters, Kathy Moreau and her husband, James of Yarmouth, Maine Shirley Gaboriault and her husband, Norman of Millbury, MA, and Cindy Anderson and her husband, Dale of Spencer, MA; Her daughter-in-law and best friend,...

Dorothy Baltramaitis

Jan 8, 2016

MILLBURY – Dorothy (Stelmack) Williams Baltramaitis, 91, died Friday, Jan 8th in Care One of Millbury. Her husband, Joseph J. Baltramaitis Jr. died in 2000. She leaves two daughters, Jean M. Gawronski and Rosemary Army both of Millbury; two sons, Joseph J. Baltramaitis III of Falmouth, Robert L. Baltramaitis of Worcester; 23 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and 10...

A. Helgerson

Jan 7, 2016

A. Gilbert (Bert) Helgerson, Jr. passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Overlook Masonic Health Center. He was born in Providence, R.I., the son of A.Gilbert Helgerson and Eva Jentzel Helgerson. He leaves his wife of 59 years, Laila C. Helgerson and four children; Jeff D. Helgerson ( his wife Cathy ) of Dudley, Ma., Lynn S....

Robert Bellville

Jan 5, 2016

Robert H. Bellville, 83, passed away, Tuesday, Jan. 5th in St. Vincent Hospital after brief illness. Bob leaves his wife of 53 years, Barbara L. (Bell) Bellville; a daughter, Robin E. Noel and her husband, Mark of Millbury and a son, Robert R. Bellville and his wife, Jennifer; four grandchildren, Amanda Fitz-Simon, Sarah Noel, Jillian Bellville and Kevin...

Robert Leblanc

Jan 5, 2016

Robert J. LeBlanc Sr., 90, died Tuesday, Jan 5th at the Worcester Rehabilitation and Health Center. His wife, Celina (Perry) LeBlanc died in 2006. He leaves a daughter, Carol, wife of Harry Taylor of Florida; four sons, Brian LeBlanc and his wife, Paula of Florida, Paul LeBlanc of Auburn, Robert LeBlanc Jr. and his wife, Linda of Florida...

Andrew Cammuso

Jan 2, 2016

Andrew J. Cammuso, 82, passed away on Saturday January 2, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital after suffering a sudden stroke four days earlier. He was continuously surrounded by family during his final days and died peacefully and without suffering. Andrew was born on Croyden Street in Millbury, son of Frank and Jennie (Monfreda) Cammuso, and lived on Croyden...

Marjorie White

Jan 1, 2016

MILLBURY – Marjorie E. (Hassett) White, 82, died Friday, Jan. 1st at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. She leaves an Aunt, Marjorie Mehew of Rhode Island and several cousins, Harriet Farrar, Marilyn Creelman, and Warren Cusworth all of Rhode Island and Susan Crooker of Florida; two best friends, Carol Mason and Frances Taylor both of Rhode...

Carolyn Coulter

Dec 31, 2015

MILLBURY – Carolyn L. (Baylies) Coulter, 91, died Thursday, Dec. 31st in her home. She leaves a son, Glenn R. Coulter and his wife, Dale of Sutton; two grandchildren, Seth A. Coulter and his wife, Tracey of Oxford, Rebekah L. LaCoste and her husband, Harry of Waltham; two great grandchildren, Abigail and Andrew Coulter; a sister, Ruth Duhamel...

Irene Donnelly

Dec 24, 2015

Irene G. (Mongeon) Donnelly, 80, died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 24th. Her husband of 60 years, John S. Donnelly, Jr. died earlier this year in April. She leaves behind her four children, John S. Donnelly, III and his partner, Ben Grehan of Florida, Donna M. Flaminio and her husband, Frank of Worcester, Kathleen A. McAuliffe and her husband, Sean...