Obituaries

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  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...

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...

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...

Ann  Wright

Ann Wright

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...

Warren  Blair

Warren Blair

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...

William  Gour

William Gour

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...

Beatrice  Shields

Beatrice Shields

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...

Paul  Garrett

Paul Garrett

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...

Richard  Trahan

Richard Trahan

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...

Marcial  Quinonez-Lanzo

Marcial Quinonez-Lanzo

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...