Obituaries
Raymond Simpson
Oct 8, 2026
Raymond Gene Simpson, 89, of Sturbridge, passed to be with the Lord on October 8, 2026, at home, with his wife and children by his side.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Linda F. (Shaw) Simpson; his son, Dean Simpson and his wife Lori, of Morgantown, PA; his daughter, Pamela E. Anderson and her husband Jeff, of...
Victoria I. Burke
Oct 9, 2026
BRIMFIELD – Victoria Ingersoll (Virchow) Burke passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Victoria was born on September 11, 1955, in Rockland, Maine. She completed a dental hygiene program at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and later earned her Phlebotomy Technician certification. She enjoyed her time in both fields, but truly shined as a phlebotomist,...
Lemuel Walker
Oct 4, 2026
Lemuel Walker, age 85, peacefully passed away on October 4th at his home on Wallace Road. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Louise (Gardner) Walker, who passed on June 3, 2024.
He is survived by his sons, Gregory Walker of Lisbon, CT, and Jeffery Walker, along with his partner Karen Shippee of Stoddard, NH. He also leaves behind...
George E. Berry
Oct 1, 2026
George Edward Berry, 91, of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, passed peacefully on October 1, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved him more than words could ever express.
Born June 24, 1935, in Southbridge, Massachusetts, George was the son of the late William Berry and Doris (Crosby) Berry. He lived a life defined by service, strength, discipline, and an unwavering devotion to his...
Angela "Butta" Andrews
Sep 30, 2026
WORCESTER - Angela "Butta" Andrews, 62, of Worcester, passed away on September 30 at UMASS University Campus after an illness.
She is survived by her children, Demario Andrews of Pennsylvania, Ashley Andrews and Eliena Sanchez of Worcester, Shamica, Cortez, Elisa and George, along with her three brothers, Chris Andrews of St. Louis, Baron Andrews of Worcester, and Terrell Andrews of Southbridge....
Grace Arsenault
Sep 30, 2026
Grace “Lily” (Angelo) Arsenault, 97, of Pocasset, MA, passed away on September 30, 2026, at Life Care Center of Auburn. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, George "Paul" Arsenault, in 2009. Grace was the daughter of Demetri and Rena Angelo and was born in Fabyan, CT on December 2, 1928. Grace’s name in her parents’ native language was Grafilia...
Jacqueline A. Castonguay
Sep 28, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Castonguay passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, at 5:57 p.m., following a short illness, surrounded by her family.
Jackie was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1949, to Rita (Spenard) and Romeo Adelard Gauthier. In 1953, she survived a house fire that claimed the lives of her mother and two sisters, Constance and Priscilla. She...
Tolek D. Rakowski
Sep 21, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE — Tolek D. Rakowski, 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 21st, 2026.
Tolek is survived by his beloved wife, Harriet (Perreault) Rakowski, whom he was with for 40 years; his son Matthew Rakowski of Webster, his daughter, Stephanie Silva and her husband Nicolas of Hudson. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Richard Perreault...
Colby Daniel Keenan
Sep 20, 2026
CHARLTON – Baby Colby Daniel Keenan, passed away on September 20th, 2026, at Saint Vincent’s Hospital.
Colby was born the beloved son of Daniel P. & Niki M. (Dean) Keenan on September 20th, 2026. He is also remembered by his brother, Emmett Keenan and his sister, McKenzie Keenan.
He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Barbara Keenan of North...
George L. Wood
Sep 19, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE – George L. Wood, 78, passed away peacefully at Harrington Memorial Hospital on September 19, 2026.
George is survived by his beloved wife, Pauline Wood, whom he married on March 15, 1969. He also leaves behind his sons, William Wood and his partner Amy Theriault, and Peter Wood, both of Southbridge, and Paul Wood of Worcester. He will be lovingly...
William O. Matte
Sep 18, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE – William O. Matte, lovingly known as Bill, passed away at the age of 80 on September 18, 2026, at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Bill was the cherished son of the late Hubert and Ellen (Owen) Matte.
Bill was a graduate of Southbridge High School, Class of 1964. Following high school, he attended Boston...
Nina R. Fiorelli
Sep 8, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE – Nina R. Fiorelli, 68, passed away on September 8th, 2026, at Rose Monahan Hospice.
Nina is survived by her sister, Lisa Fiorelli of East Brookfield, and her brother, Paul Fiorelli of Charlton. She is also remembered by many nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
She was predeceased by her longtime companion, Roland "Red" J. Renaud, who passed away...
Richard "Rick" Allen Coy
Sep 6, 2026
Richard "Rick" Coy, 48, of Sturbridge, passed away on Sunday, September 6, at UMass due to complications from an infection.
Rick is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Jodilee (Nicolo) Coy, 3 sons Kiyle MacKenzie of Fiskdale and Damion Hryzan of Southbridge, Aaron Duff of Dudley, and 4 daughters Marissa Coy and Cearamarie Coy of Dudley, and Laylajade Lavalle...
Gloria D. Blauvelt
Sep 5, 2026
CHARLTON – Gloria D. Blauvelt, 89, formerly of Center Depot Road, passed away on September 5, 2026, at Brookside Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, after a period of declining health.
Born on October 2, 1936, in Worcester, MA, Gloria was the daughter of the late William H. Blauvelt, Sr. and Phyllis (Ham) Blauvelt. She attended Southbridge schools before the family moved to...
Luciana Joaquin
Aug 24, 2026
BOSTON – Luciana Joaquin, 62, of Boston, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at Boston Medical Center.
Luciana is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Iliana Joaquin, and her fiancé, Benjamin Zamek, of Boston; her sons, Algenis Joaquin of Southampton and Roberto Joaquin of Littleton, New Hampshire; her sister, Nina DeJesus Joaquin; and her niece, Iliani DeJesus, of Pennsylvania. She is...
Mangie Lovett Browne
Aug 23, 2026
With profound sadness, the Browne, Grimes, Mason, and Ponder Families announce the death of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Mangie Grimes-Browne. This sad event occurred at approximately 8:50 am on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at her home in Southbridge, MA. She was predeceased by her husband, Hibbard D. Browne, her parents, F. Tarr Grimes,...
Miriam J. Post
Jul 16, 2026
CHARLTON - Miriam Jane Post, 90 of Masonic Home Road, passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2026.
Miriam Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Peter Post; her son, Benjamin Post and his wife, Sharon, of Cheshire, Connecticut; her daughter, Deborah Post and her husband, Richard, of Southington, Connecticut; and her five cherished grandchildren: Alexandra, Tory, Tyler, Heath...
Richard J. McDonald
Jul 7, 2026
WEST BROOKFIELD - Richard J. McDonald passed away peacefully at home on July 7th, 2026. He will be lovingly missed by his family.
Richard was predeceased by his beloved wife Helen A. [Schneider] McDonald, and is survived by a son, William A. McDonald of Spencer, MA, a daughter, Mary B. McDonald of Whitman, MA and four stepdaughters, Lisa A. Swisher of...
Carlos J. Perez
Jun 30, 2026
CLERMONT – Carlos J. Perez, 31, of Hartle Groves Place, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2026.
Carlos is survived by his beloved high school sweetheart, Danielle Rinehart, whom he married on May 7, 2021; his children, Bellalee Perez, Alaiah Perez, and Cedric Perez; his parents, Juan C. Perez of Webster and Damaris Viruet of Southbridge; his sisters, Carla Perez and...
Maura A. St. Pierre
Jun 21, 2026
SOUTHBRIDGE: Maura A. (Downs) St. Pierre,65, of Clemence Hill Road, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 21, after a courageous battle with illness.
Beloved wife to Kevin St. Pierre for 36 cherished years, Maura leaves behind a family rich with love and memories. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Lagacy, Michael St. Pierre and his wife Tiffany of...
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