Obituaries

Jul 29, 2015

GRAFTON:Ann E. "Nancy" (Brosnahan) Wright, 81, died Wednesday, July 29 at St. Vincent's hospital surrounded by her family after an illness. Her husband George Wright died in 2011. She leaves two sons Craig Brazell of Grafton and his wife Cindy and Brendan Pursel of Dudley,MA and his fiancee, Donna; a brother: William Brosnahan of Buffalo, NY; two grandchildren: Kaitlin and...

Jul 28, 2015

Sturbridge: Warren C. Blair, 55, of Chamberlain Ave. died on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Harrington Memorial Hospital.He leaves a brother, Sherman Blair and his wife Naty of Sturbridge.Warren was born in Newark, New Jersey the son of Weldon and Susan (Tillyer) Blair. He graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in 1978. Warren worked for Schott Fiber Optics in Southbridge...

Jul 20, 2015

STURBRIDGE: William F. Gour, 74,of Sturbridge, passed away July 20, 2015 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after a long illness.He leaves his long-time companion,Susan Moran; a daughter Elizabeth K. Moran of Sturbridge and a sister Barbara Gour.He was predeceased by his brother Jack Gour.

William was born in Boston. He attended Natick High School and Newman Prep. He graduated from Boston College...

Jul 18, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹Southbridge: Beatrice (Moody) Shields, 84, of Lebanon Hill Rd., died Saturday, July 18 at Southbridge Healthcare. He husband John F. Shields died Feb. 12, 2010. She leaves 2 daughters Nancy L. Brotbeck and her husband Richard of Thompson, CT; and Kathleen Shields of Southbridge. She was predeceased by her brother Noel Moody. 

Born in Pawtucket, R.I. she was the daughter of the...

Jul 12, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹STURBRIDGE: Paul D. Garrett, 54, of Sturbridge, passed away suddenly on July 12, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife Sharon Johnson; a daughter: Alison Garrett; a son: Benjamin Garrett, both at home; a brother: Scott Garrett and his wife Susan of Lake Forest, Illinois; a nephew: Brett Garrett, his wife Maryam and...

Jul 10, 2015

STURBRIDGE/Zephyrhills FL: Richard "Dick" E. Trahan, 79, formerly of Sturbridge passed away surrounded by his family, July 10, at UMASS Medical Center after being stricken ill earlier during the week He leaves his wife of 58 years Luise, Judy (Muller) Trahan; a son Richard Trahan and his wife Mary Skowyra of Quechee, VT; 2 daughters;Michele Rowson and her husband Mark of...

Jul 8, 2015

Southbridge: Marcial Quinonez-Lanzo, 76, died onWednesday, July 8, 2015 in Lanessa Extended Care in Webster, MA.

He leaves his wife, Petra (Hernandez) Quinonez; two stepsons: Angel Rosario of Worcester and Rafael Rosario of Fitchburg; sisters: Andrea, Gloria and Martina Quinonez; brothers: Richard, Jose, Abram and Heriberto Quinonez and many nieces and nephews.

Marcial was the son of the late Marcial and Christina...

Jul 6, 2015

Holland: Dale W. Hattin, 79, of Holland passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. His wife, Mary (Rizner) Hattin died in 1994.He leaves two sisters: Doris Tarvis of Woonsocket, RI and Nancy Giroux of Sturbridge as well as 8 nieces and 1 nephew. He is predeceased by his half-brother, Robert Wayne.

Dale was the son of the late Walter and Bernice (Wayne)...

Jul 2, 2015

Ware - Glenn M. Schlegel, 54, of Ware, passed away gently on July 2, 2015, surrounded by his loving family as they gazed at the sunrise and found peace. Son of the late Elton and Rachel (Laperle) Schlegel, Glenn was born on April 23, 1961 in Worcester and lived many years in Ware. He was an auto body technician.Glenn loved...

Jun 29, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹Southbridge: Lisa Suprenant, 47, of Henry St. died Monday, June 29 at Memorial Hosp. She leaves her companion Bert Brooks, a  son Victor Colon of Southbridge, her sister Tina Misterka and her husband Ben of Oakham, 2 brothers Richard Suprenant Jr., Jamie Suprenant both of Southbridge, half sister Brandi Pratt of New Hartford, CT., half brother Travis Suprenant of Brimfield, 3...

Jun 25, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹CHARLTON: Pauline R. (Gagnon) Hague, 73, of 74 Chapin St. Ludlow, formerly of Charlton, died Thursday, June 25, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She leaves her husband of 50 years James Hague, her son Daniel and his wife Sue of Ludlow, a brother Charles Gagnon of Dorchester; 2 grandchildren Nathan and Madalyn. She was predeceased by her son Marc P. Hague,...

Jun 19, 2015

STURBRIDGE: Priscilla (Beu) Reich, 93, of Fiskdale died peacefully Friday, June 19, at Harrington Hospital, with her daughter by her side.  Her husband of 59 years, William Reich died in 2000.She leaves her daughter and caretaker, Judith Reich of Fiskdale, as well as several nieces and nephews.   She is predeceased by her Brother George and sisters Christine, Esther and...

Jun 18, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹HOLLAND: Olive J. (Mason) Nixon, 74 of Union Rd., died Thursday, June 18 at Southbridge Nursing and Rehabilitation after an illness. She leaves her husband of 35 years Lowell Nixon, a daughter Lydia Mason of Southbridge, a granddaughter Elicia Wright, a brother Ruben "Benny" Mason of Dayton, OH.,  2 sisters Faye Blackcloud of Burgeon, NY., and Nancy Caballero of Rockport, NY. She...

Jun 18, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹STURBRIDGE: Robert (Bob) J. Dupuis, 79, of Burgess School Road, died suddenly on Thursday, June 18th at Harrington Hospital after a long illness.  He was pre-deceased by three brothers Theodore, Gerard and Lucien and three sisters Theresa Ditomasso, Loraine Gauthier and Simone Boudreau.      He leaves his wife of 55 years, Celeste (Wassmer) Dupuis, who also celebrated their 55th wedding...

May 31, 2015

STURBRIDGE: The Rev.Fred W. Anderson, 73, died peacefully on Sunday, May 31. He is survived by his beloved spouse, Alison of 49 1/2 years; their son, John and his spouse Sarah Dreshaj; their son Gregory and his husband Carl Eynatian; their daughter Susan and one grandson, Kurt Maiser.Born in Lakewood, Ohio on August 17, 1941, he was the son of...

May 18, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹HOLLAND: Donna E. (Burdick) Mrowka, 66, of Heritage Drive died Monday, May 18 at Harrington Hospital.    She leaves her husband, James J. Mrowka; a son, Kristofer Swanson of West Springfield; two daughters: Kimberly and her husband Brian Matuszek of Hobe Sound, Fl and Michele and her husband Dustin Joseph of Port St. Lucie, FL; a step-son, Joshua Mrowka of...

May 16, 2015

Holland: Maxine E. (Broad) Libby, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, surrounded by her husband, Stanley P. Libby Jr. of 63 years and family.She leaves behind 6 daughters: Linda Libby of Marlborough, Valerie Reil of Maine, Brenda Hutchinson of Charlton, Stella Bonin and her husband John of Brookfield, Sheila Goodspeed of Fiskdale and Julie Libby of Fiskdale. She...

May 16, 2015

SOUTHBRIDGE: Jay Sellers, 83, of Hillside Road, died Saturday, May 16, at home after an illness.His wife Elizabeth (King) Sellers died March 29, 2010.

He leaves his daughter Barbara Lemanski of Southbridge, his 4 sons Robert Sellers of Provincetown; Daniel Sellers of Southbridge; Kenneth Sellers of Dudley; John Sellers of Woodstock, CT; 2 brothers Brink Sellers of Traver, CA; Daniel...

May 12, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹CHARLTON:  Joseph P. Kroell, 79, of Saundersdale Rd., died Tuesday, May 12, in his home after an illness.He leaves his wife of 55 years Barbara (Ortte ) Kroell, 2 sons Joseph P. Kroell Jr. of Putnam, James W. Kroell and his significant other Lisa Jilson, 2 daughters Barbara J. Gallo and her husband Joseph of Brimfield, Patricia Ann Wojciak of...

May 12, 2015