Obituaries

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?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...

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...

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

May 10, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹SOUTHBRIDGE: Bonifasio Lopez, 51, of Overland St. died Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Brookside Rehab and Nursing Center. He leaves 3 daughters Jeannette Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Joycelyn Lopez all of Southbridge, the mother of his children Carmen Rojas of Southbridge, 5 brothers Jose C. Lopez, Jose H. Lopez, William Nelson Lopez, Salorin Lopez all of Southbridge, Victor Lopez of Orocovis, PR,...

May 1, 2015

�DUDLEY/ SOUTHBRIDGE: John V. "Jack" Lachapelle, 76, of Mason Rd. Ext., died Friday, May 1, at home after an illness.He leaves his wife of 30 years Paulette (Richard) Mach, a son Keith Lachapelle and his fiancee Carmen Oppenheimer of Southbridge, 3 daughters: Kris Tourtellotte and her companion Russell Willett of Oakham, Denise Lachapelle and her companion Richard Paradise of Sturbridge,...

Apr 26, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹SOUTHBRIDGE: Estelle C. (Quevillion) Ballard, 94, of formerly of Woodstock Rd., died Sunday, April 26, in Charlton Manor where she was a resident for several years.Her husband Francis A. Ballard died in 1987.She leaves several nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces. She was born in Southbridge, the daughter of Philbert and Antonia (Belanger) Quevillion and lived in the area all...

Apr 26, 2015

ââ?¬â?¹NORTH BROOKFIELD:Debra L. (Bumpus) Trainor, 53, formerly of Stoddard Rd., died Saturday, April 25 at Overlook Masonic Health Center after a seven-year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).  She is survived by her longtime fiancÃ?© and caretaker, Bill Parker of Spencer; her daughter Kelly Trainor of West Hartford, CT; her parents, Adrienne (Martel) and Everett Bumpus of Charlton; her brother,...

Apr 21, 2015

Holland-William R. Medina, Jr. passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the age of 34. He leaves his daughter, Mackenzie Medina; his parents, Trudy and Charles Vail; a sister, Laura Medina all of Holland; a brother, Scott Vail of Franklin; a sister, Patti Wilcoxson and her husband Brian of Wichita, KS; his nieces and nephews, Mya, Kimmy, Gavin, Donovan, Emerson...

Apr 13, 2015

Charlton: Raymond Joseph Ciani, 64, of Lincoln Point Road died Monday, April 13 in St. Vincent's Hospital. He leaves his wife Susan Ciani, a daughter Brenda MacGrath and her husband Todd of Charlton; 3 sons: John Ciani and his wife Noreen of Charlton, Clay Ciani and his wife Melissa of North Grosvenordale, Ct., and William Ciani of Chicago, Il.; 4 step-daughters...

Apr 1, 2015

STURBRIDGE: Fred Madel, 82, of River Road, died Wednesday, April 1, at Harrington Hospital. He leaves his wife of 47 years Roberta (Snell) Madel and a brother George Madel of King of Prussia, PA.

Fred was born in Irvington, New Jersey the son of Frederick and Anna (Boyer) Madel and lived in the Sturbridge area many years.

He retired as...