Obituaries

Gordon  Simpson

Gordon Simpson

Nov 17, 2021

STURBRIDGE:  Gordon (Gus) Simpson was a caring husband, father, Papa, and friend.  He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the age of 82. He leaves his loving wife of 59 years Carol (Shaw) Simpson; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Brenda and Gary Bessette of Brimfield and Katherine and Stephen Gingell of Fiskdale; a...

Martina \"Tina\"  Aldonis

Martina \"Tina\" Aldonis

Nov 16, 2021

Martina (Sornberger) Aldonis (Tina), 80, of Charlton MA., passed away on November 16, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, in Worcester, MA.   She is survived by her husband, Francis H. Aldonis, with whom she was married to for 53 years.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Randall C. Aldonis and...

William  Smith

William Smith

Nov 10, 2021

STURBRIDGE: William L Smith (Poppy), 85, of Main ST, Sturbridge, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Harrington Hospital. William leaves behind his wife of 55 years Cynthia (Adams) Smith, of Sturbridge; his sons Timothy Smith and his companion Colleen Breton of Stafford, Jeffrey Smith and his wife Kimberley of Sturbridge; his grandchildren, Leanna Smith of Webster, David Smith...

Eleanor  Rankel

Eleanor Rankel

Nov 4, 2021

SOUTHBRIDGE: Eleanor (Crete) Rankel, 88, of Therese Ave. died on November 4, 2021, at Southbridge Rehab and Nursing. Eleanor leaves behind a son Robert Rankel and Diane Landry of Prince Edward Island, Canada, a daughter Barbara Cordell and her husband Bob of Southbridge; 6 grandchildren Sarah and her husband Zachary LaVergne, Robert and Raine Cordell, Robert Joseph Rankel, Amanda Lemire,...

Randy  Robles

Randy Robles

Nov 1, 2021

SOUTHBRIDGE: Randy Robles, 31, of Worcester Street, died November 1,2021 at Hartford Hospital. He leaves his girlfriend Alexia Santos, a son Gustavo Robles, his mother Maria Rodriguez of Southbridge and stepfather Angel Rivera, his father Jose Robles of Puerto Rico and his stepmother Rosin Ortiz of Puerto Rico, his brother Christopher Robles of Puerto Rico, 2 sisters Yasmin Colon of Southbridge,...

James  Ditomasso

James Ditomasso

Oct 31, 2021

James R. Ditomasso, 50, of Sun City Center, FL., and formerly of Charlton passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 after a long battle with brain cancer. When he passed, he knew he was surrounded by the people he loved and who cared deeply for him.  Jim made many friends over the years. He owned and operated Ditomasso Auto Body...

Kelly Jean  LaFlash

Kelly Jean LaFlash

Oct 31, 2021

Kelly Jean LaFlash,49, of Apopka, FL, formerly of Southbridge, passed away on October 31, 2021 unexpectedly. 

Kelly was predeceased by her parents Ruth (Bertrand) LaFlash and Russell Lariviere, and her sister Sandra LaFlash.

She is survived by her two children, Kiahna Carrasco of New Port Richey, FL and Kasandra Lasseter of Spring Hill, FL; her two sisters, Robyn...

Fernando  Perez

Fernando Perez

Oct 29, 2021

Worcester- Fernando Pérez, 63, of Worcester passed away on October 29,2021, at his home with his loving family by his side. Fernando leaves his 2 daughters Carla Pérez, and Valentina Pérez; his sister Monica Pérez and her husband Oscar Bagu. Fernando's nephew and nieces Ricardo Lagos Pérez, Loreto Lagos Pérez, Dominga Berríos Pérez, and Francisca Berríos Pérez; His uncles and...

Belinda  Booth

Belinda Booth

Oct 23, 2021

SPENCER: Belinda Booth, 65, passed away on October 23, 2021. Belinda leaves behind her wife of 21 years Brenda Dupsha; their son Christopher Dupsha and his wife Susan; and her beloved dog Foster. Belinda was born in Worcester daughter to the late Harry Booth Sr, and Dorothy (Jackson) Booth. She is pre-deceased by her 2 brothers John Bird Sr., and...

Stanley  Wrona

Stanley Wrona

Oct 22, 2021

Charlton: Wrona, Stanley, 73, of Main Street passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, Mass. after a long illness. He leaves his wife, Jane (Maynard) Wrona after 43 years of marriage, his brother Jeffrey Wrona and his wife, Jean, of West Townsend, and his sister, Zofia Polakowski, of Fiskdale. Stanley was born...

Genevieve  Grant

Genevieve Grant

Oct 20, 2021

STURBRIDGE: Genevieve (Rupert) Grant, 71, passed away on October 20, 2021. Genevieve leaves behind her daughters Lori Burlingame and her husband Elliott Jr. of Charlton, and Sandra Martinez of Sturbridge; her 4 brothers Calvin Rupert and his wife Mary-Lou of Charlton, Danny Rupert of Southbridge, Rafferty Rupert and his wife Alison of Connecticut, and Chester Rupert; her 3 sisters Susanne...

Martin  Lawrence

Martin Lawrence

Oct 16, 2021

Martin Wayne Lawrence, 56, Passed away October 16, 2021. He leaves behind his Sister Diane Morse, Richard Ballou, Brenda St.Laurent and Jaymi Lawrence. Another Sister, Barbara Gelineau passed away in 2018.  Martin was born to Richard Lawrence and Nancy (Clark) Lawrence. Both Deceased.   Belanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. Southbridge, MA is directing arrangement. An online guestbook is available...

Irene  Waisanen

Irene Waisanen

Oct 14, 2021

WORCESTER: Irene (Barnes) Waisanen, 83, passed away on October 14, 2021, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center of Worcester. She leaves behind her daughter Alice (Okerson) Alicea and her husband Jose C. Alicia- Ayala; her son Ronald Okerson II; her grandchildren Maria Alicea, Rebecca Rhodes, Jose C. Alicea II, Johnathan Cook and Brandon Cook; her greatgrandchildren Carlos Vargas...

Lianne  Anderson

Lianne Anderson

Sep 23, 2021

CHARLTON: Lianne Ellen Anderson, 69, Passed away on September 23, 2021, peacefully in her childhood home surrounded by her family. Lianne is survived by her brothers Edward Anderson, and his wife Lisa of Southbridge, and Robert Anderson and his late wife Linda Carlson of Charlton; Her sisters Karen McQuade and her husband William of Warwick, RI, Patti Rudski and her...

Michael  Cosby

Michael Cosby

Sep 23, 2021

STURBRIDGE: Michael A. Cosby, 68, passed away on September 23, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Michael was born in Springfield MA, where he lived until 1965, when the family moved to “The Cosby Farm” in Warren MA. Mike was predeceased by his parents Arthur & Joan (Keeney) Cosby. He leaves behind two brothers, Robert of Lawrence, MA and Arthur “Skip” of Palmer,...

Justin  Rae-Sinanian

Justin Rae-Sinanian

Sep 21, 2021

STURBRIDGE: Justin Rae-Sinanian, 35, of Framingham formally of Sturbridge passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday September 21, 2021. Justin leaves his mother Janet Rae-Sinanian of Sturbridge; and his brother Adam Rae-Sinanian of Sturbridge. Justin graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in 2005. He earned his Associates Degree in computer technology from Springfield Technical College in 2009. He worked for...

James  Gibson

James Gibson

Sep 14, 2021

WARREN: James (Nibby) Gibson, 66, of Warren, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home. Jim leaves behind his loving wife of 32 years Kerri (Toohey) Gibson, his sister Cathy (Gibson) Binley of East Brookfield and many nieces and nephews. Born in Worcester, son of late Richard and Amelda (Burlingame) Gibson. He is predeceased by his sister Mary Joan...

Phyllis  Newman

Phyllis Newman

Sep 2, 2021

STURBRIDGE: Phyllis A. (Rowan) Newman, 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 2, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Newman and sister, Ilene Rowan. She is survived by her daughters, Diane E. Coleman of Framingham, MA, Joanne L. & Alan K. Jones of Brookfield, MA; her adoring grandchildren, Lindsay A. Jones & fiancé Bryan M....

Steven  Margelony

Steven Margelony

Aug 7, 2021

HOLLAND: Steven George Margelony, 66, passed away on August 7, 2021 after his decade-long battle with cancer. A resident of Holland, Massachusetts, he was born in Rockville, Connecticut on January 30, 1955. He was a perseverant, loving, and charismatic man who could make anyone laugh. He enjoyed bowling in the Friendship Bowling League, crafting glass artworks, and photography. He loved...

Maurice  St Laurent

Maurice St Laurent

Aug 6, 2021

  SOUTHBRIDGE: Maurice St. Laurent, of 14 Cathy Lane, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on the morning of August 6, 2021, surrounded by loved ones from near and far. Maurice was born on October 27th, 1934 in Windsor Mills P.Q., Canada, the seventh of twelve children to Frederic and Marie Anne (Chenevert) St. Laurent. He grew up...

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