Obituaries

Leona  Cournoyer

Leona Cournoyer

Dec 9, 2015

  WARE: Leona E. (Ford) Cournoyer, 91, of Shoreline Drive, passed away Wednesday, December 9 at home after an illness.       She is survived by her daughter Linda Bertrand and her husband Robert of Ware and Irene Bouchard and her husband Michael of Port Orange, Florida; six sisters: Ida Czyewski of Southbridge, Dorothy Theodoss of Southbridge, Rita Renaud...

Connor  Tibbetts

Connor Tibbetts

Nov 27, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE: Connor Michael Tibbetts, 2 months, residing at Willow Lane, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 27 in Harrington Memorial Hospital.

  Connor was born on September 26 in Worcester. He was the beloved son of Richard and Krista (Welch) Tibbetts. 

  In addition to his parents, Connor sorrowfully leaves behind his big sisters: Ashlynne and Ava and his big...

Albert  Merchant

Albert Merchant

Nov 7, 2015

CHARLTON: Albert E. Merchant, Sr., 83, of Center Depot Rd, died Saturday, November 07, 2015 at the Masonic Home at Overlook.   He leaves his wife of 56 years Claire (Riopel) Merchant; four sons, Albert E.  Merchant Jr.,  of Bolton, Stephen Merchant of Oxford, Michael Merchant of Sturbridge, Christopher Merchant of Charlton;  a sister; Patricia Benedetto of Uxbridge; grandchildren and...

Emily  Rizner

Emily Rizner

Nov 4, 2015

UNION, CT: Emily Bloniarz Rizner, who lived in Union, died Wednesday, November 4th at the age of 66.        She leaves 3 daughters: Dr. Amanda Rizner and her husband Todd Chrisman of Shapleigh, ME; Rachel Rizner and her fiance Adam Huntley of Burbank, CA; and Jaimie Rizner of East Boston.  She also leaves her father Chester Bloniarz of...

David  Wetteland

David Wetteland

Oct 17, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE: David Wetteland, 36, of Clark Street passed away Saturday, October 17th in Harrington Memorial Hospital unexpectedly. 

He leaves his father David Wetteland of Ware, his mother Cheryl Dunkerly of Southbridge, two brothers: Jesse and Dylan Wetteland of Ware and his beloved cat, Rocky. David was born on June 15, 1979 in Southbridge.  He graduated from Nichols College with a...

Stephen  Bird

Stephen Bird

Oct 14, 2015

WORCESTER: Stephen R. Bird, 61, of Belmont Street died Wednesday, October 14 in Tufts Medical Center in Boston after being stricken ill.

  Stephen leaves his son Jason Bird of Worcester, two daughters: Britney and Amy Bird both of Worcester, a sister Belinda and her wife Brenda of Spencer, two grandchildren: Leanna Jean Rodriguez and Nathaniel Xavier Matos.  He was...

Jean  Robidoux

Jean Robidoux

Oct 14, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE/CHARLTON: Jean A. Robidoux, 78, died Thursday, October 14th in Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an illness. 

   

  She leaves her four daughters: Patricia Gregory of London Derry, N.H., Christine Deabu of Southbridge, Carol Toth of Stafford Springs, CT, and Vicki Burlingame of Charlton; two sons: Timothy Frank and James Frank both of Denver, CO; eighteen grandchildren...

Marilyn  Dolan

Marilyn Dolan

Oct 13, 2015

CHARLTON: Marilyn J. (Garrand) Dolan, 49, of Main Street, passed away on Tuesday, October 13 in Overlook Masonic Health Center surrounded by her family after an illness.

  She leaves her husband of 12 years, Thomas Dolan, three beloved children: Thomas, Lillian and Madison Dolan, all at home; seven brothers: Gordon Garrand and his wife Ruth of Effort, PA, Charles...

Evelyn  Barrett

Evelyn Barrett

Sep 28, 2015

CHARLTON/PLAINFIELD, CT: Evelyn G. (Williams) Barrett, 93, of Plainfield, CT formerly of Charlton died Monday, September 28 after an illness.

  Evelyn leaves behind her son Andrew Barrett of Charlton and her Granddaughter Ginny Miller of Woodstock of whom she lived with for few a years.  She also leaves behind a granddaughter, Sue Atkinson of Brookfield, a grandson Jesse...

Evelyn  Rupert

Evelyn Rupert

Sep 28, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE: Evelyn L. (O’Donnell) Rupert, 83, of Goddard Street died Monday, September 28th after an illness. Her husband Henry Rupert died in 1986.

  Evelyn leaves her four sons: Dan and his fiancée Betty Perrin of Southbridge, Rafferty and his wife Alison of Leominster, Calvin and his wife Mary-Lou of Charlton and Chester Rupert; four daughters: Susanne Roso and...

Norbert  Benoit Jr.

Norbert Benoit Jr.

Sep 26, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE: Norbert (Cubby) Benoit Jr., 84, of 133 Morris Street died Friday September 25 in his home after an illness surrounded by family. 

   Norbert leaves his son, Randall (Randy) of Southbridge; his daughter Lynn O’Toole of Southbridge and her husband James, his sister Louise Freeland of Webster.   Two grandsons: Benjamin and Ryan; two great-grandchildren:  Jonah and Sophie.  Brother...

Shirley  Howard

Shirley Howard

Sep 24, 2015

 

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Shirley Helen (Makela) Howard, age 86, passed away following a short illness, at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

 Shirley was a beloved mother, aunt, and grandmother. She leaves two sons: Bradford C. Howard and his wife, Leonie; and Kent S. Howard, his wife, MaryBeth, as well as their three children, David, Andrew, and Jacob. All are of...

David  Keets

David Keets

Sep 20, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE: David J. Keets, 68, of Village Drive died Sunday, September 20 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home.

He leaves his long time companion of thirty-five years, Debra Schenk; four sons: David Keets of Laconia, N.H., Joel Keets of Meredith, N.H., Tyrone Davis of Pittsfield, Jeffrey Davis of Quincy; two daughters: Valerie Harris and her daughter...

Joseph  Arsenault

Joseph Arsenault

Sep 14, 2015

SOUTHWICK: Joseph K. Arsenault, 63, passed away September 14, 2015. 

  He leaves two daughters, seven brothers:  Timothy Arsenault of Southbridge, Gregory Arsenault of Long Beach, CA, Mark Arsenault of Southbridge, Dana Arsenault of Southbridge, Christopher Arsenault of Douglas, Michael Arsenault of Southbridge, and Shawn Arsenault of Worcester; one sister Gayle Fierro of Sturbridge and many nieces and nephews. ...

Priscilla  Ide

Priscilla Ide

Sep 13, 2015

STURBRIDGE  -- Private services were held Saturday, October 3 for Priscilla (Cranston) Ide, 94, who died Sunday, September 13.  She was a 43-year resident of Westborough MA before moving to Sturbridge MA in 2012. She was predeceased by Gustavus R. Ide, Jr., her husband of 63 years.    Born in Cranston, RI, she was the daughter of John A. and...

Vida  Bardsley

Vida Bardsley

Sep 4, 2015

Greenville, Maine: Vida Valentine Meeteer Bardsley of Greenville, Maine died peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2015. Vida is survived by her children, Donald Bardsley and his wife Jayne of Charleston, Illinois; Timothy Bardsley and his wife Diane of Sturbridge, Massachusetts; Grace of St. Charles, Illinois; and Ruth McLaughlin and her husband Daniel of Greenville, Maine. She also leaves behind fifteen...

Michael  Thompson

Michael Thompson

Aug 23, 2015

Southbridge:  Michael A. Thompson, 46, of Cohasse Street passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2015.  He was the son of the late Jane (Thompson) Rudge.  He was born on June 14, 1969 in Maine and had lived in the area for a couple years.  He worked part time as a landscaper.Michael enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He had a large group...

Armand  Vallee

Armand Vallee

Aug 14, 2015

STURBRIDGE: Armand "Jerry" Vallee Jr, 70, of Main Street died Friday August 14, after an illness.He leaves 3 sons: Timothy Vallee of Phoenix, OR, Michael Galante and his wife Angela of Medford,OR, and Jeff Galante and his wife Christina of Eagle Point, OR; 4 daughters:Diana Taylor and her husband Tony of Aptos, CA, Tami Lesi and her husband Valentine of...

Brenda  Trifone

Brenda Trifone

Aug 7, 2015

Dudley- Brenda J. Trifone, 65, of Dudley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2015. She was born in Southbridge on July 9, 1950, daughter of the late Alfred and Beulah (Neely) Trifone, and grew up in Charlton. She was employed by the former American Optical Co. for many years.Brenda was a lively, spirited woman who was extremely kind-hearted and...

Robert  Northup

Robert Northup

Aug 2, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹STURBRIDGE: Robert P. Northup, 92, of Christopher Heights, Webster, formerly of  Park Circle Sturbridge, died Sunday, Aug. 2, at Hubbard Hospital after being stricken ill at home .He was predeceased wife Iola (Francazi) Northup in 2009 and by a son Dean in 2012. He leaves 2 sons, Brent Northup and his wife Kristine of Monson, Tracy Northup and his wife Sally...

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