Obituaries

Carmen L. Cruz Rodriguez

Carmen L. Cruz Rodriguez

Sep 30, 2025

SOUTHBRIDGE - Carmen L. Crus Rodriguez, 74, peacefully passed away at the Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center on September 30th, 2025.

Carmen is lovingly remembered by her brother, Juan Cruz of New York and her sister, Maria Cruz of New York, and her nieces and nephews, Maryline, Jimmy, Angel and Meri. 

She was predeceased by her parents, Celto and Petra...

Michelle 'Mickey' A. Vallee

Michelle 'Mickey' A. Vallee

Sep 24, 2025

SPENCER – Michelle ‘Mickey’ A. Vallee, of Pope Street, passed away on September 24th, 2025, at the age of 56 at UMASS Memorial Hospital.

Mickey is survived by her sister, Elaine M. Vallee, her best friend in life and beyond, her brother Roy Vallee of Arizona, her loving foster parents, Chris and Genevieve Wilson of Spencer, along with her brother Leo...

Betty L. Edwards

Betty L. Edwards

Sep 21, 2025

Southbridge – Betty L. (Walls) Edwards, aged 79, of Pleasant Street, peacefully passed away at UMASS-Harrington Hospital in Southbridge on September 21st, 2025.

Betty leaves behind a legacy of love through her children: her son, Joseph Tella of Southbridge, and her daughters, Theresa Chupp of Delaware, Tina Doyle of Putnam, Anna Tella of Salsbury, Jennifer Parmlee of Southbridge, and Jessica Foss...

Ruth Anderson

Ruth Anderson

Sep 19, 2025

Charlton – Ruth Anderson, 72, of Bay Path Road, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on September 19th, 2025, after her courageous battle with leukemia.

Ruth is survived by her children; son David Jenkins Jr., and his wife Amy of Hubbardston, her daughter, Natalie Davis and her finance Shawn Walker of Ashburnham, and her sister, Linda Scott of...

Dennis N. Kimball

Dennis N. Kimball

Sep 14, 2025

SOUTHBRIDGE/WHITINSVILLE: Dennis N. Kimball, 75, of Green Avenue in Southbridge, and formerly of North Main Street in Whitinsville, passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2025, after a brave battle with illness.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gail (Nickerson) Kimball, who passed in June of 2015.

Dennis is survived by his three daughters: Gracia Kimball of Worcester,...

T. Yvette Tretheway

T. Yvette Tretheway

Sep 4, 2025

Southbridge/Morriston, FL: Theresa “Yvette” (Gaumond) Tretheway, age 89, formerly of Southbridge, peacefully passed away on September 4, 2025, at Tampa General Hospital in Crystal River, FL.

Yvette was predeceased by her beloved husband Eugene Sr. in 2019. She is survived by her son, Eugene Tretheway Jr. and his wife, Sue, of Morriston, FL; three daughters, Debbie and her husband Bob Sellers...

Joseph Aubin

Joseph Aubin

Aug 27, 2025

DUDLEY – Joseph Aubin, aged 70, of Oakwood Ave, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2025.

He is survived by his son, Joseph Aubin Jr. of Southbridge, his daughter, Jamie Aubin of Dudley, and his niece, whom he considered to be a daughter, Mary Johnson of Southbridge. Joseph will be fondly remembered by his grandchildren: Joseph, Samantha, Alexander, Christopher,...

Kenneth F. Alberts

Kenneth F. Alberts

Aug 8, 2025

BRIMFIELD – Kenneth F. Alberts, 82, of Old Sturbridge Road, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2025, at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge.

Kenneth was born to the late Frank and Mary (Sowa) Alberts in Springfield, MA on April 4th, 1943. He graduated from Tantasqua High School in 1961 and furthered his education at Wards Business School and Springfield Tech Community College.

Throughout...

Lorraine E. Peloquin

Lorraine E. Peloquin

Aug 7, 2025

BROOKFIELD - Lorraine Peloquin, 88, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at Southbridge Rehibilitation & Health Care Center.

She is survived by her sisters, Anna Ward, Aldea Black, Adelard Peloquin, Theresa Wayne, and Claire Raulli; and her brother, Eugene Peloquin, as well as many nieces and nephews. 

Throughout her life, Lorraine dedicated herself to her work as a packer...

William R. Dighton

William R. Dighton

Aug 2, 2025

CHARLTON: William R. Dighton, Jr., 78, of Charlton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2nd, at UMass Memorial Hospital. 

He was born in Worcester to the late William R. Dighton, Sr. and Marion (Lucier) Dighton. William is survived by his former spouse Cindy Dighton of Southbridge, MA; three sons: Burleigh Dighton of Madison, AL; Bobby Dighton of Wales, MA; and Darrin...

Michael L. Beaudry

Michael L. Beaudry

Jul 8, 2025

STURBRIDGE: Michael L. Beaudry, 68, of McGregory Rd., Sturbridge, passed away peacefully in his home on July 8, 2025, after a brave battle with illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing.

Michael is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Sharon (Young) Beaudry, and their two beloved daughters, Erica Caouette and her husband...

Glenora I. Chenevert

Glenora I. Chenevert

Jul 7, 2025

STURBRIDGE: Glenora M. (Achilles) Chenevert, 86, formerly of Shepard Road, passed away July 7th, at Quaboag Rehab after a period of illness. Glenora is remembered by her step-daughters, Anne Nozzolillo of Thompson and Sheila McCarthy of North Brookfield, as well as her step-sons, Stephen Chenevert of Nevada, Robert Chenevert of New Hampshire, Thomas Chenevert of Sturbridge, Gerald Chenevert of Nevada,...

Carolyn M. Reardon

Carolyn M. Reardon

Jul 2, 2025

HOLLAND - Carolyn M. Reardon, 78, of Brimfield Road, passed away peacefully at home on July 2nd, 2025.

She was predeceased by her mother, Hazel Miedzinski, her brother, Martin Miedzinski, and her partner, Robert Sullivan.

Carolyn is survived by her son, Vincent Sullivan, and his partner, Kayla Mayfield. Carolyn is also remembered by her sister, Georgia Stevens of Maryland, her niece, Anastasia,...

Teena M. Wood

Teena M. Wood

Jun 27, 2025

SOUTHBRIDGE - Teena M. (Artruc) Wood, 68, passed away on June 27, 2025, at her residence on Old Sturbridge Road. Teena was born in Palmer, MA, and grew up in Holland, alongside her five siblings. 

She is survived by her mother, Mary Artruc of Truro, daughter, Angela Lucier of Woodstock; her son, Keith Wood of Hilton Head, South Carolina; her brothers, Randy...

Ismael Pena

Ismael Pena

Jun 27, 2025

SOUTHBRIDGE – Ismael Pena, age 72, of Adeline Street, passed away at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge on June 27, 2025.

He is survived by his daughters, Janice Peña of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, Tania Figueroa of Southbridge, MA, and Tiffany Peña of Worcester, MA, his son, Ismael Peña Florenciani of VA. He is also remembered as well by several brothers and...

Samuel Palumbo

Samuel Palumbo

Jun 19, 2025

SPENCER: Samuel Palumbo, aged 73, of Howe Road, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2025, at his home.

Samuel is survived by his two brothers, Michael and his wife Elaine Palumbo of Sturbridge, Timothy and his wife Rosanne Palumbo of Oxford; his sister-in-law Sandi Palumbo; along with several nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and grandnieces.

Samuel was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Maddelena...

Michael Wilfred Trahan

Michael Wilfred Trahan

Jun 19, 2025

SOUTHBRIDGE: Michael “Mikey” Wilfred Trahan, 76, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, after a battle with lung cancer in Southbridge, MA.

Michael was born on August 28th, 1948, to Rene & Christina (Czyzewski) Trahan of Sturbridge, MA. He graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in 1966. In his younger years, Michael enjoyed mountain climbing, fencing, playing high school football, and working at Pratt & Whitney...

Dawn Marie Poisson

Dawn Marie Poisson

Jun 19, 2025

BRISTOL - Dawn Marie Poisson, 63, of Windward Lane, Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away on June 19, 2025, at Harrington Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill.

Dawn is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Michael Poisson, and her two sons, Nicholas Brown of Worcester and Zack Brown of Southbridge. She is also remembered by her step-son Matthew Poisson of...

Ronald Paul Bertrand

Ronald Paul Bertrand

Jun 15, 2025

HOLLAND: Ronald P. “Rascal” Bertrand, age 60, of Sturbridge Road, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2025, after valiantly battling cancer.

Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Debra (Burke) Bertrand; their two sons, Steven and Jake Bertrand, both of Holland; his mother, Irene (Pare) Bertrand of Holland and her partner, Louis Parrettie, and a sister,...

Helen A. McDonald

Helen A. McDonald

Jun 14, 2025

WEST BROOKFIELD - Helen A. [Schneider] McDonald passed away on June 14, 2025, peacefully at home.

Helen was born in Turners Falls at home on December 1, 1934, to the late William C. and Dorothy Rau Schneider. At the age of 6, the family moved to Southbridge, where she graduated from the former Mary E. Wells High School. In 1952, she...