Obituaries

John  Caprera

John Caprera

Oct 1, 2014

John V. Caprera, 85, formerly of Park Circle, Sturbridge, died Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Quaboag Skilled Rehab and Nursing Home. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Rosalie (Luce) Caprera, 2 daugthers; Nancy Horanzy of Worcester and Susan Chevalier and her husband Mark of Holland, 4 grandchildren; Kimberly, Amy, David and Thomas and several nephews and nieces. He was...

Peter  Noyes

Peter Noyes

Sep 25, 2014

Peter M. Noyes, 70, of Breakneck Rd. died Thursday, Sept 25, at Harrington Hospital, after being stricken ill at home.He leaves his wife of 12 years Usa (Panthong) Noyes; two sons Michael P. Noyes wife Vanessa of Charlton, Jason K. Noyes of Orange; three daughters Deborah Wayshack of South Hadley, Kathryn LeBlanc husband Alex Jr. of No. Grosvenordale, CT, Audra...

Jacqueline  Champagne

Jacqueline Champagne

Sep 15, 2014

Jacqueline Champagne, 72 passed away on Monday, September 15.Born March 28, 1942 in Southbridge to Marjorie (Lowell) and Wilfred GendronGraduated from St. Mary's High School in 1960 and attended Elizabeth Ollis Hairdressing School.On November 28, 1963 she and her high school sweetheart Paul E Champagne, were married. They celebrated 50 years of marriage last November. Her husband passed March 21st...

Robert  McIntire

Robert McIntire

Sep 14, 2014

Robert McIntire, 58, of Berry Corner Rd, passed away at his home Sunday, September 14, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by 2 brothers; James McIntire of Cumberland, RI and John McIntire of Charlton, his sister, Diane Leal of Scottsdale, AZ. along with several nieces, nephews and friends. He was born in Worcester the son of Herbert...

Esther  Santos

Esther Santos

Sep 5, 2014

Esther Santos, 81, passed away Friday, September 5, 2014. Her husband, Jesus Ramos, predeceased her in 2000. She is survived by her 2 sons; Jesus Ramos Jr. of New York and Alex Ramos of Southbridge, a daughter; Elizabeth Ramos Gonzales of Charlton, a sister; Raelea Cales of Brooklyn, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Oren  Shiro

Oren Shiro

Aug 25, 2014

Oren R. Shiro, 94, of Tipton Rock Rd, died Monday, Aug. 25, at Overlook Masonic Healthcare. His wife D. Jeanne (Manzer) Shiro died in 1997. He leaves a son Mark A. Shiro of Boston, a daughter Dr. Cindy Shiro of Southbridge and 2 brothers: Burton J. Shiro of Waterville, Maine, Theodore Shiro of Naples, FL, a sister Gladys Adelson of...

Arlene  Bourgeois

Arlene Bourgeois

Aug 24, 2014

Arlene L. Bourgeois passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the age of 70. She is survived by her 3 sons; Richard A. Bourgeois and his wife Brenda of Marlborough, Ernest "Pierre" Bourgeois of Waltham and Scott Bourgeois of Oxford, a daughter; Donna Utton and her husband Doug of Wilmington, NC and 5 grandchildren. Arlene was born in Boston the...

Doris  Beeman

Doris Beeman

Aug 9, 2014

HOLLAND: Doris B. Beeman passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the age of 95. Her husband, Joseph Beeman, predeceased her in 1961. She leaves 3 sons; Arthur S. Beeman of Holland, Arnold B. Beeman of Sturbridge and James F. Beeman of Bridgewater, 4 daughters; Nancy M. Peck of Bernardston, Geraldine H. Martin of Florida, Linda Benson of Holland and...

Francis  Fournier

Francis Fournier

Jul 27, 2014

Francis N. Fournier, 69AUSTIN, TEXAS ââ?¬â?? Southbridge, MA Francis N. Fournier, 69, formerly of Pomfret and Southbridge, died Sunday, July 27, in Austin, Texas at Austin's Inn at Pearl Street, after living successfully with a heart condition that began in 1991.He grew up in the Southbridge, Ma. area and worked at American Optical. Francis was a pioneering Laser engineer who...

James  Jette

James Jette

Jul 24, 2014

WALES: James Michael Jette, 61, of Wales, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2014 at Windy Hill Farm.  He attended Wales Center School and graduated Tantasqua Regional High School in 1971.  He took courses at Springfield Technical Community College, worked at Roms Restaurant, the State of Massachusetts after the 2011 Tornado and for the Town of Wales Highway Dept.  ...

Angel  Ortiz-Colon

Angel Ortiz-Colon

Jul 21, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE: Angel Ortiz-Colon passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Harrington Memorial Hospital.  He leaves his loving parents Angel Ortiz Rosario and Yaritza Colon; paternal grandparents Carlos Anibal Ortiz and Rena Rosario; maternal grandparents Maritza and William Colon; paternal great grandparents Rosa Lidia Marcus and Angel Rosario; maternal great grandparents Anna Vasquez and Victor Colon; loving aunts, Miriam Vasques and...

Lucille  McKinstry

Lucille McKinstry

Jul 19, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE: Lucille A. McKinstry, 99, of Therese Ave, died July 19, after being stricken ill. Her husband Philip H. McKinstry died July 13, 2000. She leaves 2 sons Russell H. Mckinstry of West Yarmouth; Ronald p. McKinstry and his wife Karen of Wilton, NH, 2 daughters Diana Frost of Acton; Marilyn P. Carroll and her husband Alex of  Panama City,...

Sarah  Yates

Sarah Yates

Jul 15, 2014

CHARLTON: Sarah Yates, 96, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton, MA. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles E. Clark. Prior to residing in Charlton MA, the Yates family resided in Daytona Beach, FL for 25 years coming there from Norwalk, CT.    For 38 years, Mrs. Yates was associated with Stanley Home...

Mark  Ashton

Mark Ashton

Jul 13, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE: Mark Ashton, 66, of Glover St, died Sunday, July 13, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home.  He leaves his wife of 42 years Jean (Glondek) Ashton; a sister Linda Ashton Black and her companion Julian Kotekas of Manchester, NH; 2 brothers Steven Ashton and his wife Janice of Southbridge; Ted Ashton and his wife Kathy of Sturbridge; nephews, nieces, grand...

Lois  Greene

Lois Greene

Jun 26, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE: Lois M. Greene, 89, formerly of Cedar St, died Thursday, June 26, at Southbridge Rehab and Nursing. She leaves her nieces Lisbeth Champney and her husband Dennis of Southbridge; Meg Greene of Milford, CT; nephews David Greene of Danielson, CT; Rand Greene of Sturbridge, grand nieces and nephews, her sister-in-law Nancy Greene of Southbridge. Lois was predeceased by...

Doris  Howlett

Doris Howlett

Jun 21, 2014

SOUTHBRIDGE: Doris C. (Burnell) Howlett, 84, formerly of Therese Ave. died, Saturday, June 21, at Overlook Masonic Healthcare. Her husband Edgar Howlett died in 1995. She leaves her daughters Sharon and her husband Bert Doyen of Brimfield: Patricia and her husband Larry Cantara of Charlton; Catherine Howlett of Alabama; her sons Richard Howlett of Wisconsin; Robert Howlett and his...

Miguel  Colon

Miguel Colon

May 16, 2014

Southbridge:  Miguel A. Colon,  88, of Franklin Terrace, went to be with The Lord on Friday, May 16, 2014 at home. Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Son of the late Saturnino and Carmen (Rivera) Colon. He leaves his wife of nearly 42 years, Rosa (Velez) Colon; his sons: Miguel A. Colon Jr. of Springfield; Gilberto Colon of Carolina, PR; Samuel...

Lawrence  Carey Jr.

Lawrence Carey Jr.

May 15, 2014

BROOKFIELD: Lawrence A. Carey Jr., 28 of Brookfield, died May 15 at UMASS Medical Center. He leaves his wife Kristen (Bradbury) Carey; his parents Lawrence A. Carey Sr. of Southbridge, his mother Mariann (Zurega) Carey of Brookfield, 2 brothers Peter Carey, Gregory Carey, his Aunt Norma, father in law Dan Picanio and mother in law Elaine Picanio of South Windsor,...

Samuel  Puckett

Samuel Puckett

May 9, 2014

STURBRIDGE: Samuel R. Puckett, 80, of Rt. 15, died Friday, May 9, at Harrington Hospital . He leaves his wife of 53 years, Edith (Tipper) Puckett, 2 sons Jeffray Puckett of West Brookfield and his fiancée Krystin Fisher, Jason Puckett and his wife Traci of Brookfield, 2 daughters Ginger Rousseau and her husband Ray of Brimfield, Jennifer Hager and her...

Iluminado  Rivera

Iluminado Rivera

May 9, 2014

  Ilumindo Rivera, 72, of School St, died Friday, May 9, in his home surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves 3 daughters Carmen Beauchamp of Southbridge, Marilyn Cortez of Southbridge, Joanne Cortez of Jacksonville, FL, a sister Maria Nieves of West Palm Beach, FL; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico...