Obituaries

Pauline  Stearns

Pauline Stearns

Dec 10, 2019

CHARLTON: Pauline (Picard) Stearns 81, of Southbridge Road, died Tuesday, December 10, at Holy Trinity Nursing Home after an illness. She leaves her husband of 63 years Donald R. Stearns, a son Michael Stearns of Charlton, a sister Rachel Mandeville of Fort Bragg, NC. 6 grandchild Jessica, Justin, Jon, Devyn, Bryan, Cameron, 4 great grandchildren Alex, Murphy, John, Freya and...

Shirley  Bessette

Shirley Bessette

Dec 9, 2019

Charlton: Shirley Bessette 77 Of Charlton Mass 7/7/1942 _12/9/2019.Born in Oxford Massachusetts daughter of Ann and Alphonse Buckunas, biological father Armand Prunier. She also leaves behind a sister Defrina Garrett of Worcester, her best friend's Geri Filion and Laurie Colon. Shirley worked many years for the Center of Hope she enjoyed family, bingo, Farmville. She lived most of her life...

Richard  Livernois

Richard Livernois

Dec 6, 2019

Richard Laurent Livernois, age 42, left this earth on December 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and close friends.

 

Richard was born and brought up in Southbridge, MA.  He also lived in Oxford, MA.  For the past few years, he resided in his favorite place Dixfield, Maine where he was free to indulge in his passion for hunting,...

Beverly  Gauvin

Beverly Gauvin

Dec 1, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Beverly A. (Tracy) Gauvin, 85, formerly of Torrey Rd. passed peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 1, at Overlook Masonic Home. Her husband Adrien Gauvin died in 1996. She leaves behind a son - John Gauvin and his wife Cheryl of Webster, 4 daughters - Patty Smith and her husband Richard of Sterling, CT, Betty...

Bertram  Vanderhoof

Bertram Vanderhoof

Nov 28, 2019

STURBRIDGE:  Bertram “Bert” J. Vanderhoof, 86, of Sturbridge died at home after a period of declining health on Thursday, November 28th surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late John W. and Helen (Walsh) Vanderhoof. He was the devoted husband of Lucy Anne (Suprenant) Vanderhoof since 1952. Beloved father of Frank Vanderhoof and his wife Kathy...

James  Scanlon

James Scanlon

Nov 22, 2019

 CHARLEMONT: James Scanlon, 54 of Claremont died November 22, in Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. He leaves his father with whom he lived, James Scanlon Sr. his mother Charlotte (Holmes) Breauno of Fall River, his children Ashley, Tylor, Chloe, Kaylin,  his maternal grandparents Lloyd and Alice Holmes of Fall River, a brother Robert Scanlon and his wife Annie of...

Joyce  Simpson

Joyce Simpson

Nov 3, 2019

STURBIDGE: Joyce Simpson, 81, died Sunday, Nov. 3rd at St. Vincent Hospital. Her husband Donald Simpson died in 2001. She leaves her niece Elizabeth DiFederico and her husband Steven DiFederico of Sturbridge. A nephew, Michael Martel and his wife Patricia Martel of Northbridge. She also leaves 4 great nieces who were very special to her. Chelsea DiFederico, Emily DiFederico, Hannah...

Eve  Buckley

Eve Buckley

Oct 30, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE: Eve (Waszczenko-Zacharczenko) Buckley, 91, of Kensington, MD. passed away on Oct. 30, 2019. She was married to Howard Buckley, originally of Southbridge, who died in 2011. Eve was born in Poland and raised in France. She graduated with Honors in Pre-Med from the University of Grenoble in Grenoble, France. She met and married Howard and moved to the US...

Thomas  Ford Jr.

Thomas Ford Jr.

Oct 29, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE: Thomas J. Ford 68 of Charlton St. died Tuesday, October 29th, in his home after a long battle with cancer. He leaves his fiancée Gladys E. Proper and her two sons John and Steven, a son Thomas F. Ciummei and his wife Melissa and two grandchildren Madison and Cash of Ireland. He also leaves two step sons Jeff Chalmers...

Mary  Kangas

Mary Kangas

Oct 20, 2019

SOUTHBRIDEG: Mary Irene (Messinger) Kangas, 86 of Marcy St. died October 20, in Harrington Hospital. Her husband Norman died in 2011. She leaves 2 daughter Gail Frank with whom she lived and Beverly Gallop of Manchester, NH. 2 sons David Kangas of west Brookfield, Victor Kangas of Southbridge, 3 grandchildren Dale Gallop, Cyrus Kangas, Kayla Frank a brother Edward Messinger...

June  Bulpett

June Bulpett

Sep 23, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE/ROCKLAND: June A. (Moore) Bulpett, 89, formerly of Southbridge, passed peacefully on Monday, September 23 in Milton. June was a widow of David E. Bulpett and was predeceased by two brothers, William and Thomas. She leaves behind four sons, Thomas, Jeffery, David and Dana, two daughters, Deborah Appapillai and Laura Campbell, a sister Bettie Swanson, 19 grandchildren, 22...

Rosalie  Caprera

Rosalie Caprera

Sep 4, 2019

STURBRIDGE: Rosalie J. (Luce) Caprera, 86, formerly of Park Circle, died Wednesday, September 4, at Quaboag on the Common in West Brookfield. Her husband John V. Caprera died October 1, 2014. She leaves 2 daughters Nancy Horanzy of NH, and Susan Chevalier of Holland, a brother Robert Luce of VA. a sister Barbara Ann Pentland of Worcester and 4...

Frances  Cummings

Frances Cummings

Aug 29, 2019

 CHARLTON:  Frances  (Rassega) Cummings, 89, of Charlton passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 29th. Beloved wife of the late Dan Cummings. Devoted mother to Mark Cummings and his companion Deb Sullivan-Schapp of Charlton, Ginger Cummings and her husband Mike Coulter of Ayer and Gina Cummings of Charlton. Grandmother of Renee, Jarrod, Nicholas, Bridget, Dan, Tara, Danielle, Cassandra...

John  Gosselin

John Gosselin

Aug 7, 2019

STURBRIDGE: John F. Gosselin, 81 of Lane 8, Sturbridge died Wednesday August, 7 at UMASS University Campus. He leaves his wife of 37 years Patricia (LaFountain) Gosselin, a son James A. and his wife Donna Gosselin of Northbridge, a daughter Ruth Dumas of Grafton, a step son Gary Curtis of Sturbridge, 4 step daughters Karen Lavallee of Worcester, Gail Arduini...

Barbara  Boudreau

Barbara Boudreau

Jul 22, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Barbara M. Boudreau, 87 of Chapin Street, passed from this world into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 22, 2019. She was surrounded by the love of family and friends, who compassionately cared for her in her final weeks. She leaves her daughter Cheryl P. Soper of Brookfield, MA and her son Brian D....

Richard  Tilton

Richard Tilton

Jul 19, 2019

Richard V. Tilton Jr., 73 of Sunset Dr. died Friday, July 19. His wife Darlene (Vickers) Tilton died April 5, 2017 and a son Steven Tilton on Oct. 19, 1997. He leaves a daughter Kelly Cox of Sturbridge, 2 sons Richard Tilton of Warren and Eric Tilton of Southbridge, a brother Joseph Tilton of South Carolina, 2 sisters Barbara Duclos...

Wilfredo  Lopez

Wilfredo Lopez

Jul 15, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE: Wilfredo Lopez, 52, of Southbridge passed away July 15, 2019 at UMASS Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 28 years Zoraida Lopez, a daughter Kayla Lopez, a son Wilfredo Lopez Jr., his parents William Lopez and Santa Maria Maldonado, 3 brothers Andy Lopez, Johnny Lopez, Juan Lopez, a sister Lilliam Lopez, and his dog Hailey whom he all...

Thomas  Brogan

Thomas Brogan

Jun 2, 2019

STURBRIDGE:  Thomas A. Brogan, 68, of Shepard Rd. died June 2, at UMASS unexpectedly.   He leaves his former wife of 46 years Barbara ( Rasys) Brogan and his former mother-in-law Lillian (Cody) Rasys both of Westfield, his son Robert Brogan and his companion Margaret Stanley of Charlton, his 4 daughters Rebecca Rivest and her husband Jeremy of Westfield, Kelly...

Randall \"Randy\"  Hill

Randall \"Randy\" Hill

May 24, 2019

CHARLTON: Randall “Randy” E. Hill Jr. died Friday, May 24 at UMASS. He leaves his mother Carol (Miller) Hill of Charlton, 4 sisters Karin Johnson and her husband Steve of Charlton, Cheryl Hill of Charlton, Pam Hill and her companion Arnie of Charlton, Beth Hill of Woodstock, Ct. his companion Marie Plourde, several nephews, nieces and great nephews. He...

Winifred  St.George

Winifred St.George

May 22, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE: Winifred Mae St. George died suddenly at home on May 22, 2019. She was born on March 16, 1923 in Gouveneur, NY. She was the daughter of Clarence and Ina Reid. Her father was a farmer and she spent her younger years growing up on a farm. During the Great Depression the family moved to Waterbury, CT. She graduated...

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