Obituaries
Francisco Paras III
Dec 30, 2021
SOUTHBRIDGE: Francisco G. Paras III, 39, of Southbridge, passed away on December 30, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19. He leaves behind his mother Amalia (Guzman) Staton of Southbridge; his stepfather Teddy Staton of Southbridge; his three brothers, Presley Paras and his wife Meerim Paras, Howard Paras, Reagan Paras and his wife Lindsey; nephews Miles Paras, Reagan Paras, and his...
Maria Mercado
Dec 30, 2021
Southbridge: Maria Mercado, 48 of Southbridge, passed away on December 30, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19. She leaves behind her loving husband of 27 years, Jose Ortiz of Southbridge; her son Jose D. Ortiz, of Southbridge; her 2 daughters Raiza Rivera of Southbridge, Yosiris Ortiz of FL; her sister Marilyn Mercado of Puerto Rico, and her 4 grandchildren. Maria...
Lorraine Langevin
Dec 27, 2021
STURBRIDGE: Lorraine Langevin, 91, of Sturbridge passed away on December 27, 2021 at the Life Care Center of Auburn following a long illness.
Lorraine leaves behind her brother Alfred Langevin and his wife Debora of Warnerville, NY; her 2 nieces Deborah of Yonkers, and Michelle (John) Foley; great-nephews Aidan, Dylan, and Cameron of Northport NY; several cousins including Roger...
Grace Pierce
Dec 23, 2021
STURBRIDGE: Grace Pierce, 95, of Sturbridge, left us on December 23, 2021, passing peacefully in her sleep after a short illness. Grace was predeceased by her husband, William; her parents Raymond and Gladys Lillie, and her brothers, Raymond, Stanley and Curtis. She is survived by her sister Ruth Russo of Texas; her 2 sons William Pierce and his wife Yvonne of...
Barbara Kroell
Dec 23, 2021
SPENCER/CHARLTON: Barbara Ann (Ortte) Kroell, 83, of Charlton and most recently Spencer, MA, left us on December 23, 2021, in the same building she spent decades in caring for others as a Registered Nurse. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph in 2015. Born in New Jersey on April 17, 1938, to James and Barbara (Reith) Ortte. Barbara spent many...
Rita Lajoie
Dec 23, 2021
HOLLAND: Rita (Olmstead) Lajoie, 90, passed away on December 23,2021, at her home in Holland with her family by her side.
Rita leaves behind her 2 sons Mark Lajoie and his wife Trish of Foster, RI; Calvin Lajoie of Holland. Her 2 grandsons Ethan and Stephen Lajoie. Rita was born in Woodland Maine. Daughter to the late Rosco P. Olmstead...
Andrew Aroian
Nov 30, 2021
Andrew “Mick” Aroian, 72, passed away after a long illness on November 30, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. He leaves his loving wife of 46 years, Leslie (Thorpe) Aroian, his son, David Reimer of Bad Axe MI; his daughter, Elizabeth Aroian Perez and her husband Alex of Medway, his granddaughter Raven Reimer of Columbus, IN that they...
Cynthia Hackett
Nov 25, 2021
SOUTHBRIDGE: Cynthia A. Hackett, 69, of Southbridge, passed away on November 25, 2021 at her home. She leaves behind her sister Sandra Menard of Brimfield, and her loving friend Wayne Martel of Southbridge. Cynthia was born in Southbridge daughter to the late Warren Shippee Sr., and Andria (Tetreault) Shippee. She was predeceased by her husband Gordon Hackett. Her brother Warren...
Raymond Beauregard
Nov 22, 2021
Raymond Beauregard, 87, entered into eternal rest Monday, November 22, 2021. He was the son of Marie & Lorenzo Beauregard, also husband of Elizabeth Beauregard. He was predeceased by a son Mark R. Beauregard. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. A long-time educator, Ray earned a bachelor’s degree from Fitchburg State University, a masters & 6th...
Gordon Simpson
Nov 17, 2021
STURBRIDGE: Gordon (Gus) Simpson was a caring husband, father, Papa, and friend. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the age of 82. He leaves his loving wife of 59 years Carol (Shaw) Simpson; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Brenda and Gary Bessette of Brimfield and Katherine and Stephen Gingell of Fiskdale; a...
Martina \"Tina\" Aldonis
Nov 16, 2021
Martina (Sornberger) Aldonis (Tina), 80, of Charlton MA., passed away on November 16, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, in Worcester, MA. She is survived by her husband, Francis H. Aldonis, with whom she was married to for 53 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Randall C. Aldonis and...
William Smith
Nov 10, 2021
STURBRIDGE: William L Smith (Poppy), 85, of Main ST, Sturbridge, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Harrington Hospital. William leaves behind his wife of 55 years Cynthia (Adams) Smith, of Sturbridge; his sons Timothy Smith and his companion Colleen Breton of Stafford, Jeffrey Smith and his wife Kimberley of Sturbridge; his grandchildren, Leanna Smith of Webster, David Smith...
Eleanor Rankel
Nov 4, 2021
SOUTHBRIDGE: Eleanor (Crete) Rankel, 88, of Therese Ave. died on November 4, 2021, at Southbridge Rehab and Nursing. Eleanor leaves behind a son Robert Rankel and Diane Landry of Prince Edward Island, Canada, a daughter Barbara Cordell and her husband Bob of Southbridge; 6 grandchildren Sarah and her husband Zachary LaVergne, Robert and Raine Cordell, Robert Joseph Rankel, Amanda Lemire,...
Randy Robles
Nov 1, 2021
SOUTHBRIDGE: Randy Robles, 31, of Worcester Street, died November 1,2021 at Hartford Hospital. He leaves his girlfriend Alexia Santos, a son Gustavo Robles, his mother Maria Rodriguez of Southbridge and stepfather Angel Rivera, his father Jose Robles of Puerto Rico and his stepmother Rosin Ortiz of Puerto Rico, his brother Christopher Robles of Puerto Rico, 2 sisters Yasmin Colon of Southbridge,...
James Ditomasso
Oct 31, 2021
James R. Ditomasso, 50, of Sun City Center, FL., and formerly of Charlton passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 after a long battle with brain cancer. When he passed, he knew he was surrounded by the people he loved and who cared deeply for him. Jim made many friends over the years. He owned and operated Ditomasso Auto Body...
Kelly Jean LaFlash
Oct 31, 2021
Kelly Jean LaFlash,49, of Apopka, FL, formerly of Southbridge, passed away on October 31, 2021 unexpectedly.
Kelly was predeceased by her parents Ruth (Bertrand) LaFlash and Russell Lariviere, and her sister Sandra LaFlash.
She is survived by her two children, Kiahna Carrasco of New Port Richey, FL and Kasandra Lasseter of Spring Hill, FL; her two sisters, Robyn...
Fernando Perez
Oct 29, 2021
Worcester- Fernando Pérez, 63, of Worcester passed away on October 29,2021, at his home with his loving family by his side. Fernando leaves his 2 daughters Carla Pérez, and Valentina Pérez; his sister Monica Pérez and her husband Oscar Bagu. Fernando's nephew and nieces Ricardo Lagos Pérez, Loreto Lagos Pérez, Dominga Berríos Pérez, and Francisca Berríos Pérez; His uncles and...
Belinda Booth
Oct 23, 2021
SPENCER: Belinda Booth, 65, passed away on October 23, 2021. Belinda leaves behind her wife of 21 years Brenda Dupsha; their son Christopher Dupsha and his wife Susan; and her beloved dog Foster. Belinda was born in Worcester daughter to the late Harry Booth Sr, and Dorothy (Jackson) Booth. She is pre-deceased by her 2 brothers John Bird Sr., and...
Stanley Wrona
Oct 22, 2021
Charlton: Wrona, Stanley, 73, of Main Street passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, Mass. after a long illness. He leaves his wife, Jane (Maynard) Wrona after 43 years of marriage, his brother Jeffrey Wrona and his wife, Jean, of West Townsend, and his sister, Zofia Polakowski, of Fiskdale. Stanley was born...
Genevieve Grant
Oct 20, 2021
STURBRIDGE: Genevieve (Rupert) Grant, 71, passed away on October 20, 2021. Genevieve leaves behind her daughters Lori Burlingame and her husband Elliott Jr. of Charlton, and Sandra Martinez of Sturbridge; her 4 brothers Calvin Rupert and his wife Mary-Lou of Charlton, Danny Rupert of Southbridge, Rafferty Rupert and his wife Alison of Connecticut, and Chester Rupert; her 3 sisters Susanne...
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