Obituaries

Robert  Morin

Robert Morin

Jan 14, 2019

SOUTHBRIDGE: Robert Morin 71, “best known as Poochie by his close friends and relatives”, of Pleasant St. died Jan. 14. at Harrington Hospital. He leaves his sister Donna Walker and her husband Jay of Thompson, CT. 2 nephews Erik Morin and his wife Zina, Keenin walker and his girlfriend Alice Normandin, a niece Jennifer LaBarge and many friends. Robert was...

Robert  Butterworth

Robert Butterworth

Jan 11, 2019

STURBRIDGE: Robert Lewis Butterworth, 95 died Friday Jan. 11 at his home surrounded by his family. His wife Barbara (Jarosz) Butterworth died August 1, 2001. He leaves a daughter Judith Trifone Leveille of Fiskdale, a brother George F. Butterworth Jr. of Sacramento, CA., a sister Ruth Fish of Attleboro, a granddaughter Britt Anne Trifone of No. Oxford. He also leaves...

Elizabeth  Boquist

Elizabeth Boquist

Jan 7, 2019

CHARLTON: Elizabeth Ann (Gibson) Boquist, 79, of 239 Southbridge Rd. died Monday, January 7, at Southbridge Nursing and Rehab. Her husband Robert Boquist died in 2003. She leaves 3 daughters Tiffany Smith of Paxton, Diane Tarckini of Auburn, Jennifer Boquist of Whitinsville, 1 son Robert Boquist of Providence, RI., 6 grandchildren Zachray of Lahini Hawaii, Kaley of Charlton, Deanna...

Gentilina  Nordman

Gentilina Nordman

Jan 4, 2019

Gentilina “Lilly” (Potalivo) Nordman of Southbridge died on January 4, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born July 1, 1924, daughter of the late Francesco and Lucia Potalivo and was the wife of 57 years of the late Melvin Nordman. She was also predeceased by her brother Harry Lanza and sisters, Mary Gendreau and Connie Olszta and their husbands...

Darlene  Williams

Darlene Williams

Jan 3, 2019

Date Change due to Weather   Calling hours are Sunday January 27     CHARLTON:  Darlene Y. Williams, 69, of Depot RD. died Tuesday Jan. 3, resulting from injuries in an automobile accident in Maine. She leaves her daughter Heather Williams of Dudley, her son Tony Williams of Charlton, 3 brothers Ricky Williams of Charlton, Dell Williams of Charlton,...

Barbara  Meservey

Barbara Meservey

Dec 31, 2018

CHARLTON: Barbara (Grimwade) Meservey, 94, of Knollwood Drive, died Monday, December 31, at Quaboag on the Common in West Brookfield. Her husband William  J. Meservey died in 2012. She leaves her son Roger Meservey, a sister Anne Bodine of Orrs Island, Maine, nephews, nieces, and cousins. She was predeceased by an infant son Ronald Meservey and her brother R. Reed Grimwade. Barbara...

John  DiBonaventura

John DiBonaventura

Dec 31, 2018

SOUTHBRIDGE: John G. DiBonaventura 81, son of the late Corindo and Elizabeth (DiMatteo) DiBonaventura died peacefully, surrounded by family, in the afternoon of December 31st 2018 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a short illness. He was born on June 26, 1937 in Southbridge and was a life long resident. John graduated from the former Cole Trade High...

Scott  Giroux

Scott Giroux

Dec 30, 2018

STURBRIDGE:  Scott Giroux, 62, of Ridge Hill Road, died Sunday, December 30, in an automobile accident on Route 131 and Hall Road. He leaves his mother Nancy (Hattin) Giroux with whom he lived, two sisters Kathleen McGrath of Yardley, PA., Christine Marchand of Grafton, his wife Sylvia (Ashleigh) Giroux of Fiskdale, a step-grandson Richard Denis of Woodstock, CT., nieces, nephews,...

Niomi  Jarvais

Niomi Jarvais

Dec 26, 2018

DUDLEY: Niomi Elan Jarvais, 39, of Dudley Southbridge Road, died Wednesday, December 26, in Massachusetts General Hospital after an illness. She leaves her parents Richard and Susan (Rutanen) Jarvais of Dudley, a brother Jediah Jarvais of Dudley, a sister Aja Jarvais of Webster, her companion Matt, 2 nephews Damion and Jacob Hryzan, aunts, uncles and cousins. Niomi was born...

Stanley  Libby Jr.

Stanley Libby Jr.

Dec 23, 2018

HOLLAND: Stanley P. Libby Jr., 88 of Stafford Road, died Sunday, December 23, at Rose Monahan House after an illness. His wife Maxine (Broad) Libby died in 2015. He leaves behind 6 daughters: Linda Libby of Marlborough, Valerie Reil of Maine, Brenda Tremblay and her husband Robert of Southbridge, Stella Bonin and her husband John of Brookfield, Sheila Goodspeed...

Deborah  Davis

Deborah Davis

Dec 18, 2018

On Tuesday, December 18, 2018, Deborah Sharon (Provost) Davis of Southbridge, passed away unexpectedly. Born in Southbridge, on September 15, 1958, to Roy Provost and Carolyn (Leigh), Provost, Allen.  Deborah lived a life surrounded by family supporting her husband Leonard Davis and two daughters, Stephanie Mailloux, of Brookfield and Emily Guinta of Brookfield; their husbands, Philip Mailloux and Joe Guinta;...

Sally  Peltier

Sally Peltier

Dec 16, 2018

Holland: Sally Peltier (formerly Sally Hersey) 76, of Lakeridge Drive, passed away peacefully at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge on Sunday, December 16, 2018. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Peltier in February of 2014. Sally will be greatly missed by her daughter and son in law Lori and Peter Goodreau of Holland, grandson and granddaughter Joe and Jamie Bousquet....

Joseph  Jolin

Joseph Jolin

Dec 16, 2018

Joseph Jolin, 79, is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, and his children; Victor and his wife, Kathy; Bill and his wife, Laura; Rebecca; Brian and his wife, Madelyn; Pam and her husband, Terry; Veronica; and his unofficially adopted son, Bryan LeBlanc, and Bryan’s service dog, Tuukka.  He was the best Grandpa in the world to 11 grandchildren:  Jason, Brina,...

Bernice  Alger

Bernice Alger

Dec 10, 2018

Southbridge: Bernice Lillian Alger 81, also known as “Bernie” passed away peacefully on Monday December 10, 2018 at the Quaboug Rehabilitation and skilled care center in West Brookfield, MA. Bernie was predeceased by her husband Frank Alger, one sister Barbara Belanger, one brother Alan Kovaleski and her aunt Doris Dumas. She will be greatly missed by her sons Paul Alger...

Helena  Druzbicki

Helena Druzbicki

Dec 8, 2018

On Friday, December 8, 2018, Urania (Byman) Druzbicki passed away at her home at the age of 84. She was born on September 3, 1934 in Southbridge to Arthur and Lena Byman. Loved by all who knew her, Urania was a wonderful woman who will always be cherished and dearly missed. She was known as “G.G.” by her great-grandchildren because...

Janet  Higgins

Janet Higgins

Nov 29, 2018

DUDLEY: Janet E. (Lamerine) Higgins, 74, of Joshua Place, died Thursday, November 29 at Overlook Healthcare. She leaves 3 sons Kevin Higgins of Central Village, CT, companion Lisa Mileski, Scott Higgins of Dudley, companion Lisa Blanchard, Derek Higgins of Southbridge, 2 daughters Laurel Robidoux of Sturbridge, her husband Alvin Robidoux, Carlene Higgins of Webster, companion Michael Paschopoulos, 5 grandchildren Nicholas...

Albert  Jette

Albert Jette

Nov 26, 2018

Albert Joseph Jette, a resident of Wales, Ma, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018 after a short illness. Albert was born in Chicopee, MA on June 19, 1931 to Albert E. Jette of Chicopee and Mary (Bradford) Jette from Belfast Ireland. Albert married Teresa Poliuk in 1951. They were together on their farm in Wales for...

Barbara  Reilly

Barbara Reilly

Nov 26, 2018

Holland: Barbara (Belisle) Reilly, 83, of 25 Craig Rd, died Tuesday, November 27 at home. Her Francis Xzavier Reilly husband died March 14, 2014. She leaves 4 sons, Thomas J. Reilly of (Brimfield), Richard A. Reilly of Parishville, NY, Gregory D. Reilly of Brimfield and David F. Reilly of Anaheim, PA. 4 daughters, Marla Jeanne Cardoso of Brimfield, Lydia Hayes...

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