Obituaries

James  Macuga

James Macuga

Jun 7, 2016

  SOUTHBRIDGE:  James Michael Macuga, Jr., 49, of Southbridge passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

  James is survived by his sister: Laurier Ballou of Danielson, CT; his brother: Jonathan Macuga of Southbridge and his companion Michelle Manning; two aunts: Madeline Cournoyer of Southbridge and Carol Lavallee of Sturbridge; a nephew: Francis Blanchard III of Virginia; a great niece, Kylie...

Foster  Munroe

Foster Munroe

May 8, 2016

Southbridge- Foster G. Munroe, 84, of Southbridge, MA passed away at home after an illness on Sunday, May 8, 2016.  He leaves his wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Bucchiacchio) Munroe.  Foster and Dorothy would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 4th.  He also leaves one son, Kenneth J. Munroe and his wife Yvette of Southbridge and one daughter, Kathleen N. Geary of...

Norma  Apostal

Norma Apostal

Apr 22, 2016

  Southbridge – Norma (Prendi) Apostal, 94, of Southbridge passed away peacefully on April 22, 2016 at her niece’s home, surrounded by family.  She was born on August 15, 1921 in Southbridge to the late Yani and Eleni (Baba) Prendi.  Her beloved husband Vasil Apostal passed away in 1999.

  Norma worked as an inspector at American Optical for many...

Jane  Jenkins

Jane Jenkins

Apr 20, 2016

  CHARLTON:  Jane C. (Gagnon) Jenkins, 97, died on Wednesday, April 20 in the Overlook Masonic Healthcare Center after an illness.

  Jane is survived by her son, David Jenkins of Charlton; three daughters:  Carolyn Loconto and her husband Peter of New Albany, OH, Barbara Caplette and her husband Edward of Auburdale, FL and Sandra Lepine of Palmer; five...

Evelyn  Petrelli

Evelyn Petrelli

Apr 19, 2016

  Southbridge- Evelyn Pauline Ashby Petrelli, 89, of Southbridge, passed away on April 19, 2016, due to complications of a stroke.  She was born in 1927 in Calais, ME to the late Frank H. and Lillian (Alexander) Ashby.  She was married to Albert Petrelli on March 29, 1947; he predeceased her in 1985.   Evelyn was a proud member of Central...

Lillian  Bullard-Eskelson

Lillian Bullard-Eskelson

Apr 16, 2016

  PUTNAM: Lillian Louise (Larson)Bullard Eskelson, 97, formerly of Sabin Street passed away Saturday, April 16 in Westview Health Care Center in Dayville, CT after an illness.

  Lillian is survived by her daughter: Susan Tibbits of Palmetto, FL; her step-daughter Kristin Pawlitz of Rockland, ME; her step-son Herbert Eskelson, Jr of Washington and several nieces and nephews.  She...

Robert  Basara

Robert Basara

Mar 31, 2016

  SOUTHBRIDGE: Robert Basara, 51, of Alpine Drive, died Thursday, Mach 31, at Harrington Hospital after being stricken ill at home. 

  He leaves his daughters Brooke Basara and Theresa Basara both of Southbridge, his sister Sharon Morrissett of Southbridge, his companion Linda Bassan, his former wife Robin Tucker-Auger, his aunt Bonnie, 2 nephews Aidan and Robaire.

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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...

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...

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