Obituaries

Jeremy  Rankin

Jeremy Rankin

Jan 24, 2020

Our most beloved Jeremy David Rankin cast aside his earthly bonds, and ran along into the freedom and presence of Jesus, January 24, 2020, in Hartford, CT.

He was kind, loving, smart and self-giving, and funny with a quick smile and dry humor always at the ready. His joy was in blessing others, from his family on outward, and was...

Bryan  LeBlanc

Bryan LeBlanc

Jan 17, 2020

Bryan D. LeBlanc, 50, of Sayles Street formerly of Milford and Mendon, highly decorated Army Veteran, died Friday, Jan 17, at Brookside Rehab in Webster. He leaves his 2 sons Nick Rosen of Brockton, and Brandon LeBlanc of Texas, his father Charles LeBlanc of San Antonio, TX. a brother Christopher Michael LeBlanc of the Philippians, a sister Jeannine Verburt of...

Joseph  Jackson

Joseph Jackson

Jan 15, 2020

Brookfield- Joseph R Jackson, 40, Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 after suffering from health Complications. He leaves behind his loving parents Joseph A Jackson of Yucatan Mexico and Valerie Jackson of Worcester, and Joes Dear friend John Pultorak of Worcester, 2 Sisters Virginia Folger and her husband John of Holland and Melissa Hawkes of Lowell Ma,...

Catherine  Bower

Catherine Bower

Jan 12, 2020

SOUTHBRIDGE: Catherine L. (Livernois) Bower, 69, of North Woodstock Road died, Sunday January 12, at Harrington Hospital. She leaves her brother Stanley J. Livernois of Lowell, and many cousins, aunts, uncles and nephews. Born in Holyoke, she was the daughter of the late Guido and Hazel (Puduski) Galardi and lived in the Southbridge area many years. Catherine graduated...

Lorraine  Raymond

Lorraine Raymond

Jan 4, 2020

STURBRIDGE: Lorraine R. (Chenier) Raymond, 70, of Park Circle died Saturday, Jan. 4 at Harrington hospital after an illness. Her husband Wayne Raymond died May 1, 2013. She leaves 2 sons Wayne Raymond Jr, of Sturbridge, Robert Raymond of Southbridge, 2 daughters Tina Raymond of Natick, Melissa McDonald and her husband Korey of Holland, 4 brothers Paul and his...

Aja  Jarvais

Aja Jarvais

Dec 13, 2019

WEBSTER/DUDLEY: Aja C. Jarvais, 41, of Whitcomb Rd. died December 13, at Hubbard Hospital, suddenly, from a chronic heart condition. She leaves her 2 sons Damion Hryzan of Southbridge and Jacob Hryzan at home, her parents Richard and Susan (Rutanen) Jarvais of Dudley, her brother Jediah Jarvais of Dudley,  as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased...

Marylou  Palatino

Marylou Palatino

Dec 11, 2019

Marylou A. Palatino, 59, of Hudson, MA passed away on Wednesday, December 11th at Brookside Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, Webster, MA, after a long illness. Marylou was born in Marlborough, MA on August 19, 1960, the daughter of the late Anne M. Paulino and Louis J. Palatino. She attended Marlborough High School. A woman of many skills and trades, including...

Martin  Carlson

Martin Carlson

Dec 10, 2019

Martin Philip Carlson, ‘Phil’, 90, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, following a short hospital stay. He leaves his loving and devoted wife and partner of 32 years, Astri Carlson, of Sturbridge, MA; his daughter, Melanie Carlson of Concord, MA; his son, Mitchel Carlson and his wife Kathy of Charlton, MA; his step-son,...

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...

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