Obituaries

Germaine  Goddu

Germaine Goddu

Dec 22, 2014

Germaine I. Goddu passed away Monday, December 22, 2014 at the age of 94. Her husband, Norman Goddu, predeceased her in 1957. She is survived by a son, Dennis N. Goddu of Barre; a daughter, Sharon I. Goddu of Worcester; 2 nephews, John Bombardier and his wife Natalie of Buckeye, AZ and Kenneth Guertin of Southbridge and 2 nieces; Joyce...

Jan  Alley

Jan Alley

Dec 21, 2014

WOODSTOCK, CT: Jan K. Alley, 70, of Little Bungee Hill Rd. died Sunday, December 21, 2014, in his home as result of a house fire. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Caroline (Reed) Alley; a sister Jerilyn Gourley of Bow, NH;  brother-in-laws  Anthony Reed of Woodstock, CT, Peter Reed of Webster, sister in law Katherine Reed of Newark, NY, and...

Gilbert  Corriveau

Gilbert Corriveau

Dec 16, 2014

ââ?¬â?¹Sturbridge: Gilbert P. Corriveau, 70, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home.  He leaves his life partner of 48 years Benjamin Perez; his mother Dorothy (Bremer) Corriveau of Southbridge; a brother Robert Corriveau and his companion Evelyn Grimmel, of West Paris, Maine; 2 sisters Jo-Ann Rafail and her husband Robert of Southbridge, Sandra...

Jonathan  Swain

Jonathan Swain

Dec 15, 2014

Lt. Col. Jonathan Folger "Bing" Swain, peacefully passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 in Charlton, MA at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Madeline "Dutch" Barbara (Ricker), two daughters; Jennifer of Los Altos, CA and Suzanne of Winchester, MA, three grandchildren; Mark, Lexie and Juliana all of Winchester, MA and ten nieces and...

Nelson  Gonzalez

Nelson Gonzalez

Dec 10, 2014

ââ?¬â?¹SOUTHBRIDGE:  Nelson Gonzalez, 49, of Marcy St. died Wednesday, December 10, 2014.He leaves his wife Elizabeth Callazo, his daughter Natasha Lee Gonzalez, and his brothers and sisters Radames Perez of  Southbridge, Ramiro Perez f Southbridge, Norma Gonzalez of Southbridge, Shirley Gonzalez of Hatfield, 2 grandchildren. Nelson was born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico the son of Domingo Gonzalez and Carmen Hernandez...

Gail  Learned

Gail Learned

Nov 14, 2014

ââ?¬â?¹STURBRIDGE: Gail A. (Champan) Learned, 68, of Breakneck Road died Friday, November 14 after an illness.  She leaves her husband of 37 years, Harold Learned; 2 daughters: Robin Geary and Rene Geary, both of Southbridge; a son, Raymond Geary of Shirley; a brother, Bill Black of Andover, Maine; a sister, Jean Cole of Andover, Maine; step brothers and stpe sisters...

Robert  Rankel

Robert Rankel

Nov 13, 2014

ââ?¬â?¹SOUTHBRIDGE: Robert E. Rankel, 87, of Worcester St. died Thursday, Nov. 13 at Southbridge Rehab and Nursing.  He leaves his wife of 60 years Eleanor (Crete) Rankel, a son Robert Rankel of Southbridge, a daughter Barbara Cordell and her husband Bob of Southbridge; a brother George of Ind; 6 grandchildren Sarah and her husband Zachary LaVergne, Robert Andrew Cordell, Robert...

Joseph  Worster, Sr.

Joseph Worster, Sr.

Nov 9, 2014

EAST BROOKFIELD: Joseph A. Worster, Sr., 72, of East Main Street, died Sunday, November 9, 2014 at UMASS Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

His wife Britta (Mongeon) Worster died in 2005.

He leaves a son James Worster of Braiser, NY, a daughter with whom he lived Jan Savage of East Brookfield, 2 brothers: William "Willie"Worster and Gilford "Rodney" Worster both...

Joseph  Orlandi

Joseph Orlandi

Nov 6, 2014

Joseph R. "Poppie" Orlandi, age 79, was called home to rest on November 6, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on September 28, 1935, the son of the late Joseph C. and Dorothy M. (Moynahan) Orlandi. He was a communicant of St Patrick Parish. He was a devoted NY Yankees fan. He was a US Navy Korean War...

Carmen  Perez

Carmen Perez

Nov 3, 2014

Carmen Perez died at home Monday, November 3, 2014 at theage of 63. She is survived by two sons: Daniel Caez and Alejandro Caez both ofOrlando, FL and two daughters: Patricia Padeni of Southbridge and Johanna Dazof Leicester, three brothers: Tito Perez of Southbridge, Hector Perez ofMaryland and Carlos Perez of Southbridge, a sister: Carmen M. Perez of PuertoRico, the...

Ethel  Snell

Ethel Snell

Nov 2, 2014

STURBRIDGE: Ethel (Wood) Snell, 104, died Sunday, November 2, 2014. Her husband Robert Snell died in 1980.She is survived by a son, Ronald Snell of Campden, DE; 2 daughters, Roberta Madel of Sturbridge and Christine Snell of Stamford, CT; a brother David Wood of Michigan, 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. A son, Richard Snell died January 2014. She was also...

Gertrude  Miller

Gertrude Miller

Oct 21, 2014

CHARLTON:  Gertrude (Reynolds) Miller, 91, of J. Hammond Rd. died Tuesday, October 21, at her daughter's home, where she was cared for by all her children. Her husband Warren Miller died in 2005. She leaves her son Thomas W. Miller and his companion Susan Maynard of Charlton; 3 daughters Julie Manny and her husband Richard of Sturbridge, Carol Hill Of...

Barbara  Thompson

Barbara Thompson

Oct 20, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Barbara A. (Chaosky) Thompson died October 20, 2014 at the age of 65.

She leaves her husband of 42 years Roger Thompson Jr.; 2 sons Roger Thompson III of Dudley, Stephen Thompson of Southbridge; a brother George S. Chaosky Jr. of Meriden, CT, 2 sisters Ilona Speringo of Guilford, CT, and Julie Chaosky of Branford, CT., 2 grandchildren Ivy Thompson...

William  Pentland

William Pentland

Oct 16, 2014

William Pentland died Thursday, Oct. 16 at the age of 84. Heleaves his wife, Barbara (Luce) Pentland of Worcester; a son William and his wife Pentland of Rocky Hill, CT. and 2 granddaughters.Calling hours are 1:00 to 3:00PM, Sunday, Oct. 19, in theBelanger-Bullard Funeral Home, 51 Marcy St. Southbridge. A service will followat 3:00PM in the funeral home. A memorial...

Raymond  Freeland

Raymond Freeland

Oct 13, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE: Raymond E. Freeland Jr., 92, died, Monday, Oct. 13, in Southbridge Rehab & Healthcare.His wife Frances M. (Patenaude) Freeland died in May 8, 2009.He leaves a daughter Debra L. Goulet and her husband Wayne of Southbridge, a son Kevin Freeland of North Grovendale, CT, a step daughter Elaine "Cookie" M. Dimetri and her husband George "Bucky" White of Southbridge,...

Sophie  Wrzosek

Sophie Wrzosek

Oct 12, 2014

STURBRIDGE:  Sophie 'Nancy" (Lesniak) Wrzosek, 98, of First Ave. died Sunday, Oct 12, in Webster Manor Healthcare.Her husband Anthony Wrzosek died in 1999.She leaves her son Howard of Douglas, 3 grandchildren James, Jason and Lisa, and three great grandchildren Jaydon, Gavin, and Mason. She was predeceased by her son Lawrence, her brother Stanley, and her sister Genevieve Leswiak.Sophie was born...

Lucille  Germain Boucher

Lucille Germain Boucher

Oct 9, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE: Lucille M. (Dumont) Germain-Boucher 68, of 19 Village Drive died Thursday October 9, at Vibra Hospital. Her husband Noel Boucher died in 2006. She leaves her daughter with whom she lived Debbie and her husband Jim Lamothe of Southbridge, a son John Germain of Rochdale, 8 brothers Roger and his wife Joan Dumont of South Carolina, Roland Dumont of...

Jose  Portalatin

Jose Portalatin

Oct 4, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE: Jose A. Portalatin, 56, of Randolph St, died Saturday, Oct. 4, at in his home after an illness.He leaves his wife of 15 years Dianna (Pujols) Portalatin, a son Anthony Portalatin of, Long Island, NY, a daughter Lisa D. Portalatin at home, his mother Justina (Medina) Portalatin of Southbridge, three brothers Carlos Portalatin of SC; Manuel Portalatin of No....

Gerald  Fournier

Gerald Fournier

Oct 2, 2014

STURBRIDGE: Gerald J. Fournier, 55, of 142 Main St. died Thursday, Oct. 2, in his home after being stricken ill.He leaves three sons Jewin Fournier, Adam Fournier, Abraham Fournier all of Southbridge,  his mother Therese (Vallee) Fournier of Southbridge, 2 brothers Charles Fournier of Southbridge, Ronald Fournier of Oklahoma, 4 sisters Louise Leighton of NC, Patricia Fournier of Southbridge, Linda...

Ralph  Kruegar

Ralph Kruegar

Oct 1, 2014

STRURBRIDGE: Ralph F. Kruegar, Sr. 87, of died Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Harrington Hospital after an illness.His wife Margaret (Hudec) Kruegar died in December 16, 1995.He leaves a son Ralph F. Kruegar Jr. of Sturbridge, 3 daughters Debbie Thomas of Spring Valley, CA, Ruth Kruegar of Southbridge, Sandra Farmer of Fitchburg, 6 grandchildren Leona, Anna, Theresa, Kevin, Cary, Charlie.He was...