Obituaries

Lawrence  Dunn

Lawrence Dunn

Mar 30, 2016

  CHARLTON:  Lawrence Dunn, 89, of Schoolhouse Road died Wednesday, March 30 in Webster Manor after an illness.

  He was predeceased by his wife of fifty-two years, Audrey (Mosher) Dunn in 2001.

  Lawrence is survived by his children: Mitchell Dunn and his wife Maxine of Charlton; Gail Dunn and his wife Denise of Charlton, Wayland Dunn of...

Thelma  Johnson

Thelma Johnson

Mar 24, 2016

  N. OXFORD: Thelma E. (Jackson) Johnson, 84, of Ennis Road died Thursday, March 24 in Memorial Hospital after an illness.

  Thelma is survived by her husband of sixty-nine years (together for seventy one years), Wilfred Johnson; two sons: Brian Johnson of New York and Dennis Johnson of South Carolina; five daughters: Carol Clement of Arizona,  Linda Holka of...

Michael  Levesque

Michael Levesque

Mar 23, 2016

  WORCESTER:  Michael A. Levesque, 48, of Sterling Street (formerly of Southbridge) died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. 

  Michael is survived by his parents:  Armand and Carol (Wetherbee) Levesque of Southbridge and his girlfriend, with whom he lived for eight years: Michelle Lozo.

  Michael was born on November 28, 1967 in Southbridge, MA.  He lived...

Margaret  Barron

Margaret Barron

Mar 14, 2016

  UXBRIDGE: Margaret "Peggy" Barron, 89, formerly of Snowling Rd died Monday March 14, at Milford Hospital. 

  Her husband of 29 years, Dr. William Barron, died in 1981.

  She leaves 2 sons, William Barron of Douglas, James Barron of Whitinsville, 7daughters, Margaret Stockwell of Whitinsville, Mary Landry of Uxbridge, Elizabeth Barron of Uxbridge, Eleanor Caccavelli of Uxbridge, Cynthia...

Levi  Witherspoon

Levi Witherspoon

Mar 12, 2016

  SOUTHBRIDGE:  Levi Jonathan Witherspoon infant son of Jordahn and Priscilla Witherspoon passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in St. Vincent’s Hospital. 

  In addition to his parents, Levi leaves his paternal grandparents: Mary Smith Witherspoon of Southbridge and Gary Witherspoon and his wife Famebridge of Maryland and maternal grandparents: Esteban and Iris Carrasco of Southbridge, a great-grandmother,...

Lee  Solaroli

Lee Solaroli

Mar 7, 2016

 STURBRIDGE: Lee Solaroli, 71, of 15 Cove Drive, Sturbridge passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after an illness. Lee is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Jean (Ellis) Solaroli; two daughters: Julie Solaroli Rando of Lake Mary, FL;  Marcy Solaroli Magnus and her husband Erik Magnus of Monson, MA; three grandchildren: Audrey Rando, Sarah and Luke...

Jose  Ramos-Delgado

Jose Ramos-Delgado

Feb 23, 2016

  SOUTHBRIDGE: Jose L. Ramos-Delgado, 83, of School Street, Southbridge; died on Tuesday , February 23, in the UMASS Medical Center after an illness.   Jose leaves his wife of sixty-two years, Maria ( Altruz ) Ramos, ten children: Lilliam Ramos- Altruz of Ponce, PR, Maria del C. Bernazar of Port St John, FL, Danny S. Ramos of Ocoee, FL, Elba...

Jennifer  Saviengsack

Jennifer Saviengsack

Feb 20, 2016

WOONSOCKET, RI:  Jennifer M. (Grant) Saviengsack, 45, of Dulude Ave. Woonsocket, formerly of Southbridge passed away on Sunday, February 28 after in illness in Landmark Medical Center. Jennifer is survived by her husband of twenty-nine years, Sone Saviengsack, three sons: Justin, Joel and Jordan Saviengsack all of Woonsocket, a daughter: Gennedee Saviengsack of Woonsocket, two sisters: Lori Burlingame of Charlton...

Jean  Dexter

Jean Dexter

Feb 9, 2016

  MANCHESTER: Jean (Lennox) Dexter, 92, of Manchester, CT, formerly of Sturbridge, MA, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 following a long illness. 

  Jean was born on April 14, 1923 in Pittsfield, MA the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Mason) Lennox. 

  Jean is survived by her three children and their spouses:  Elizabeth and Jeffrey Bartkovich of Pittsford,...

Loretta  Miknaitis

Loretta Miknaitis

Feb 3, 2016

  BRIMFIELD: Loretta M. (Mailhot) Miknaitis, 97, of Forest Rd (formerly of Arnold Road, Sturbridge) passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield after an illness.   Loretta was predeceased by her husband of sixty -seven years, John Miknaitis in 2007 and was the last remaining child of 13 children of Alexander...

Captain Roger  Arsenault

Captain Roger Arsenault

Jan 30, 2016

WOODSTOCK:  Roger Arsenault of Woodstock CT passed away Saturday evening at the age of 79.  He was born in Charlton, Massachusetts to the late George and Olivina Arsenault, and lived most of his life in and around the town of Southbridge, Massachusetts.   In his youth he attended the parish school at Sacred Heart Church and graduated from Notre Dame High...

Catalina  Rodriguez

Catalina Rodriguez

Jan 23, 2016

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Catalina Rodriguez (Aponte), 88 of Overland Street died Saturday, January 23, 2016 in her home after an illness.   Catalina leaves nine children:  Maria S. Pagan of Guaynabo, PR, Roberto Rodriguez of Ocala, FL, Teodosio Rodriguez, Sr of Chelsea, MA, Jose H. Rodriguez of Southbridge, Jose A. Rodriguez of Lynn, Catalino Rodriguez, Jr of Medford, Celida Rodriguez-Valentin of Southbridge, Aleida Nuñez of Dorcester,...

Russell \"Rusty\"  Helveston

Russell \"Rusty\" Helveston

Jan 22, 2016

  HOLLAND:  Russell “Rusty” Helveston, 55, of Over the Top Road died on Friday, January 22, 2016 in Harrington Hospital after an illness.

  Russell leaves his wife of twenty-eight years, Melody (Wassmer) Helveston, three daughters:  Jessica Forcier and her husband Gary of Southbridge, Jennifer Helveston and Jaclyn Helveston both of Holland; a sister Laurie Trifone and her fiancé Michael...

Constance  Rutanen

Constance Rutanen

Jan 11, 2016

CHARLTON:  Constance B. (Quevillon) Rutanen, 92, formerly of Southbridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2016 at Charlton Manor Rest Home where she was a resident in recent years.  Constance's husband, Lennie Rutanen passed away in 1984 and she leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Constance graduated from Mary E. Wells High School in 1941 and...

Joseph  Funcasta

Joseph Funcasta

Jan 11, 2016

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Joseph G. Funcasta, 87, of Litchfield Ave. died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in his home after a sudden illness. Joseph is survived by two daughters: Amy Tufts and her husband William and Beth Crocker and her husband James, both of East Falmouth; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Linda (Morris) Funcasta...

Priscilla  Maynard

Priscilla Maynard

Jan 9, 2016

CHARLTON:  Priscilla A. (Fish) Maynard, 98, of Charlton died on Saturday, January 9, 2016 in her home after a short illness.  She was born on July 17, 1917 in Atlantic, MA (now North Quincy) to the late Andrew J. Fish and Luella O. (Glynn) Fish.  Her sisters, Doris M. (Fish) Racicot and Winnifred (Fish) Chipman predeceased her.  She was married...

Cheryl  Macuga

Cheryl Macuga

Jan 7, 2016

  SOUTHBRIDGE:     Cheryl A. (Proulx) Macuga, 69, died Thursday, January 7, 2015 in Harrington Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.   Cheryl was born June 21, 1946 in Southbridge, the daughter of Henry A. Proulx and Dorothy M. (Beck) Proulx.   She is survived by two sons:  Jonathan and Jimmy Macuga, both of Southbridge; a daughter: Laurie Ballou of Danielson,...

Donald  Lachapelle

Donald Lachapelle

Dec 26, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE/WOODSTOCK, CT:  Donald W. Lachapelle, 77, died Saturday, December 26, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center after being stricken ill.     Donald leaves behind his wife of fifty-six years, Jeanne (Carpentier) Lachapelle; a son James Lachapelle of Woodstock; a daughter Lori Lachapelle and her companion Gary Dumas of Putnam;two grandchildren:  Ashley Lachapelle-Messier and her husband Jeremie of Woodstock and...

Joan  Quevillon

Joan Quevillon

Dec 25, 2015

ALPHARETTA, GA: Joan (Paul) Quevillon, 84, of Alpharetta, Georgia (formerly of Crestview Drive, Southbridge) died Friday, December 25, 2015 after an illness.       Joan was predeceased by her husband of fifty-seven years, Marcel Quevillon, in 2007.       Joan is survived by her four children and their families:  Robert Quevillon of Worcester, MA, Marc Quevillon and his...

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