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Janett M. Braney

Janett M. Braney

Jan 28, 2024

FLORIDA - Janett M. Braney, 87, formerly of Millbury, passed away in Oak Manor Largo, Florida on January 28 ,2024. 

 

Janett’s beloved husband, William U. Braney preceded her in death in 2004.

Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Oliver and Julia (Perry) Oliver. Janett lived most of her life in Millbury until retiring from Paul Revere Insurance...

Timothy E. Hawes

Timothy E. Hawes

Jan 28, 2024

Timothy Elton Hawes, 78 of Millbury, MA, fought a remarkable battle with cancer for 5 years and finally succumbed to heart failure at UMASS Memorial Hospital University Campus on January 28, 2024 surrounded by his family. 



Tim was born in Framingham in 1945 to Burt and Alice Hawes. He enjoyed playing high school hockey and football.  Tim was a Vietnam Veteran...

Michael A. Mazzone

Michael A. Mazzone

Jan 25, 2024

MILLBURY – Michael A. Mazzone, 94, passed away peacefully in his home on January 25th with his loving family by his side.

The son of James V. and Mary (Piscopo) Mazzone.  He graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester.  On December 1, 1951, he married his soulmate and his beloved wife of 72 years, Dolores A. Gallati.  He is survived by...

Elizabeth Betty Elliott

Elizabeth Betty Elliott

Jan 24, 2024

MILLBURY – Elizabeth “Betty” Lou (Bristol) Elliott, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 24th surrounded by her family.  

Betty leaves a son, Kenneth John Elliott of Millbury; six grandchildren, Adam J. McClintock and John W. McClintock, Heather L. Stoddard, Ryan T. Boutilier, Jacquelynn E. Gillis and Duncan M. Elliot; six great grandchildren Donald, Adam, Jack, Ian, Hayden and Nola....

James Graves

James Graves

Jan 20, 2024

SUTTON -  James Graves, 81, passed peacefully on January 20th after a brief illness.

 

James leaves his wife of 58 years, Gale (Decker) Graves, his children Sean Graves, Sherrie Morin and her husband Robert, Laura Graves, Wendy Brooks and her husband Ryan, grandsons James Morin and his wife Brittany, Michael Morin, granddaughters Emily Brooks and Kaitlyn Brooks, and his great-granddaughter Amelia...

James C. Willand

James C. Willand

Jan 19, 2024

James C. Willand

Feb. 4, 1944 – Jan. 19, 2024

Jimmy Died

Truck for Sale

The End

The above is what Jim wanted for his obituary. Jimmy was known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He deeply loved his family, the dollar store and any type of dessert. He had blessed his family with many artifacts he collected over the years that he...

Peter J. Bergstrom, Jr.

Peter J. Bergstrom, Jr.

Jan 19, 2024

MILLBURY – Peter J. Bergstrom Jr., 35 passed away on Friday, Jan. 19th after a life, long battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy surrounded by his loving family.

Peter leaves his parents Peter J. Sr. and Joanne A. (Brady) Bergstrom of Millbury, his sister and best friend Kayla St. Laurent of Spencer and a half sister Amanda Gifford of Spencer.   He...

Dorothy Welcom

Dorothy Welcom

Jan 16, 2024

Dorothy (Brosnihan) Welcom, 85, of Millbury passed away in her sleep at home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. 

 She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Francis Welcom, Jr. She also leaves her children, Mary Jo Bullett and her husband Tom, Michelle Angell, and John Welcom and his wife Merritt. Dorothy was the proud grandmother of Michael, Nicholas, Tommy,...

Howard M. Marchand

Howard M. Marchand

Jan 12, 2024

NORTH GRAFTON – Howard "Howie" Marchand passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 12th surrounded by his loving family.

Howard leaves his wife of 47 years, Lorraine (Laferriere) Marchand; his children, Wendy Gauthier (John Nordstrom) of Oxford, Tina Cummings (Chris) of Millbury, Sandy Radcliffe (Thomas) of Webster, and Wendy Ricciardi (Steve) of Holden; his sister, Beverly Gossen of...

Joann M. Mosczynski

Joann M. Mosczynski

Jan 11, 2024

WEBSTER – Joann M. Mosczynski, 57, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 11th peacefully in her home.

Joann leaves her two children, Samantha Picard of Oxford and Angela Mosczynski of Worcester; her sister, Sandra Mosczynski of Millbury, her nieces, Courtney Vigeant and Taylor Mosczynski; her great nephew, Mason Vigeant.  She also leaves her four grandchildren Brandon and Emma Fresolo and Anthony...

David B. Radzik

David B. Radzik

Jan 11, 2024

David B. Radzik, 64, of Sutton, passed away on January 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

David was born on April 30, 1959, and he grew up in Uxbridge, MA. He was a graduate of Mount Saint Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI, class of 1977. After graduating, he entered the construction trade and was a member of Iron...

James "Jim" Giro

James "Jim" Giro

Jan 10, 2024

 

James Edward “Jim” Giro, 61, of Millbury passed away peacefully at UMass Medical Center on Wednesday, January 10 surrounded by his loving family.

 

Jim leaves his wife of 16 years, Heidi (Orndorff) Giro; his son, James S. “Jake” Giro of Millbury; his stepsons Erich E. Khan of New London, Connecticut, and Alex L. Khan of Brooklyn, New York; his parents, Steven...

John "Jack" Sulham

John "Jack" Sulham

Jan 7, 2024

John “Jack” Sulham, 76 years old, of Millbury sadly passed away on Sunday, January 7th, 2024.

Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Eleanor J. Sulham, three loving daughters, Lori Hardaway, Jodi Sanchez, Ami Sosa and three sons-in-law, Lee, Rigo, and Dennis. His memory will be cherished by his six grandchildren: RJ, Mateo, Mahnzo, Christopher, Carlos, and...

Diane Burke

Diane Burke

Jan 4, 2024

MILLBURY – Diane Marie Anna (Ducharme) Burke, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 4th.

Diane’s is predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Charles J. Burke and two sons, Richard A. Burke and John C. Burke.  She leaves a son, Charles A. Burke and his wife, Joanne of Millbury; one grandson, Sean M. Burke;...

Mary Jane Weldon

Mary Jane Weldon

Jan 2, 2024

 

Mary Jane Weldon, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Mary leaves her long-time best friend and husband, Donald Weldon; three daughters, Debbie Conrad, Brenda Wilcox and her husband, Bryan and Cindy Stuczynski; her son, Kevin Weldon; five grandchildren, Jarred, Kayla, Anthony, Josh, and Brayden; three great-grandchildren, Breklynn Jace, Briana; three sisters, Pam...

Leo E. Cote, Jr.

Leo E. Cote, Jr.

Dec 29, 2023

MILLBURY -  Leo E. Cote, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Worcester.

Leo leaves his sister Beverly A. (Cote) Sullivan of Shrewsbury, MA; his nephew Henry A. Sullivan and his wife Cheryl of Northville, MI; his nephew James L. Sullivan of Beverly Hills, CA; his niece Anne E. (Sullivan) Dunphy and her husband John Dunphy...

Regina A. Duval

Regina A. Duval

Dec 26, 2023

MILLBURY - Regina A. (Penkala) Duval, 86, passed away on December 26,2023 after months of declining health.

Regina is predeceased by her husband, Wilfred “Honey, Jr.” Duval, Jr. and a son, Scott Duval.

She leaves behind her daughter, Laurie (Duval) DeLuca-Bird and sons Keith Duval and Christopher Duval; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Wanda Peloquin and many nieces...

M. Ruth LeClaire Marino

M. Ruth LeClaire Marino

Dec 25, 2023

M. Ruth (Stefansky) LeClaire Marino, 89, of Sutton, passed away peacefully at Saint Vincent’s Hospital on Monday, December 25, 2023, after a short illness.

Ruth is pre-deceased by her husband of 53 years, Donald H. LeClaire, Sr, of Sutton.   She leaves her husband of 15 years, Robert F. Marino; 4 children: Donald H. LeClaire, Jr., and his wife, Robin, of...

Paul A. Little

Paul A. Little

Dec 23, 2023

Port St. Lucie, FL – Paul A. Little, 84, formerly of Millbury, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23rd in Longwood Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul leaves his wife of 46 years, Beverly Ann (White) Little; seven children, Paula Smith and her husband, Keith of Port St. Lucie, Peter Little and his wife, Cindy of Auburn, Michael Little...

Francis R. Kaczynski

Francis R. Kaczynski

Dec 19, 2023

 

MILLBURY- Francis R. Kaczynski, (also known by Frank Casey) 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19th surrounded by his loving family.

Francis’s wife of 46 years, Mary Jane (Scannell) Kaczynski passed away in 2014.  He leaves three children, Michael F. Kaczynski and his wife Kathleen of Millbury, Ann Marie DiNoia and her husband Leonard of Harwich and Mark...

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