Obituaries

Lillian  Smith

Lillian Smith

Apr 14, 2021

WEST BROOKFIELD: Lillian Smith, 77, passed away on April 14, 2021 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.   Lillian leaves behind her sister Gertrude Smith of Brookfield, and her brother Harvey Smith of Hampden.   Lillian was born in Brookfield daughter to the late Clement Smith, and Elizabeth (Richmond) Smith.   Lillian attended Worcester Junior College. She worked as...

Leon  Beausoleil

Leon Beausoleil

Apr 2, 2021

SOUTHBRIDGE: Leon L. Beausoleil Sr. 74, passed away on April 2,2021 after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Barbara (Dembowski) Beausoleil, a daughter Laureen Neff of Southbridge, a sister Jane Wenninger and her husband Ronald of Texas, 4 grandchildren Brandon Beausoleil, Fintan Neff, Lyndon Neff, Gawain Neff and several nephews and nieces and great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...

Dennis  Peck

Dennis Peck

Apr 1, 2021

  Woodstock, CT: Dennis Timothy Peck, 69, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on April 1, 2021 after a period of declining health. Dennis was born in Southbridge on June 29, 1951 to the late Romeo and Rita (Lamothe) Peck. He attended Bartlett High School where he excelled in football, and went on to play in the semi-pro league with...

Donald  Gendron

Donald Gendron

Mar 29, 2021

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Donald R. Gendron, 84, of Morris St., died March 29 at Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point in Hudson, FL. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Loretta (Labonte) Gendron, 3 daughters: Mary Lou and her husband Gregory Lescarbeau of Sandwich, MA, Maria Gendron of Bennington, NH, Donna and her husband Robert Benard of Southampton, MA, one son, Paul...

Mildred  Broughton

Mildred Broughton

Mar 29, 2021

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Mildred B (Millie) Broughton, 99, a longtime resident of Southbridge, passed away on Monday, March 29 at The Overlook. Millie will be sorely missed by her local and extended family and friends who enjoyed her positive outlook on life and the uplifting encouragement she always offered to young and old alike. Millie was the mother of four children, Grandmother...

Linda  Regis

Linda Regis

Mar 11, 2021

SOUTHBRIDGE: Linda D. Regis, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Southbridge on March 11, 2021.  Linda was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Bertha (Cudworth) Dubreuil.  She was predeceased by her loving husband of 30 years Leo Stanley Regis, Jr.  Linda was raised in Southbridge and was a graduate of Mary E. Wells High School.  After graduation...

Marilyn  Wassmer

Marilyn Wassmer

Mar 10, 2021

STURBRIDGE: Marilyn (Vickers) Wassmer, 84 of Fiskdale, passed away on March 10, peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Ronald Wassmer who died July 19,2001. She leaves behind her son Ronald “Bum” Wassmer Jr. and his wife Liz of Brookfield; 3 daughters Debbie DiGregorio and her late husband Dana of...

Leon  Caouette

Leon Caouette

Mar 10, 2021

SOUTHBRIDGE: Leon G. Caouette, 76, of Southbridge, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family at UMass Medical Center from complications of pancreatic cancer. Leon leaves behind his loving wife and best friend of over 53 years, Cheryl (Pinel) Caouette; 4 children Cherie (Pinel) Biron and her husband Allen of Sturbridge, Daryl Caouette of Southbridge, Lyle Caouette and his wife Heather...

Keith  Ward

Keith Ward

Mar 9, 2021

I am fancy, free and love to wander.  It is the Gypsy soul in me.  No cares, no strings, my heart now has wings. Keith (Keke) Ward (53), passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday March 9, 2021. He was born and raised in Southbridge MA, but spent most of his time living free, in the community of Worcester. He had so...

Loretta  Summers

Loretta Summers

Feb 28, 2021

PITTSFIELD/STURBRIDGE: Loretta (Costello) Summers 88, formerly of Sturbridge and Westborough, passed away on February 28,2021 at Pittsfield Hospital. Loretta leaves behind her 3 sons Charles R. Summers JR. of Carmel, IN, James J. Summers of Pittsfield MA, Michael T. Summers of Springboro, OH; Her daughter Kimberly Robideau and her husband Ronald of Webster; 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great...

Raymond  Beck

Raymond Beck

Feb 26, 2021

Eastford, CT- Raymond L. Beck, 79, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 26, 2021, at his home in Eastford, CT. Raymond leaves behind his wife, Loretta (Philbrook) Beck of 52 years; his son, Raymond A. Beck and his wife Buffie (Morgan) Nault-Beck of Eastford; his two sisters, Faith (Marcy) Stucker of Arden, NC, Sister Nathana...

Kenneth  Norman

Kenneth Norman

Feb 26, 2021

Southbridge:  Kenneth I Norman, 74, of Franklin St, Passed away after a short illness in Harrington Memorial Hospital. Kenneth is survived by his Fiancé: Margaret “Peggy” Lafreniere; His son, Kenneth S Norman and his wife, Barbara: 2 Sons: Kenneth Jr and Sean; 1 Daughter: Rebecca, all of Providence, RI.  He is also survived by his Brother Lance Norman and his...

Barbara  Pentland

Barbara Pentland

Feb 20, 2021

WORCESTER: Barbara Ann Pentland, of Worcester, MA passed away February 20th at the age of 91. She was the daughter of George and Eva (Hastings) Luce. Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 57 years William Pentland Sr, her son Richard and her sister Rosalie. Barbara is survived by her son William Jr. and his...

Lillian  Rasys

Lillian Rasys

Feb 12, 2021

Lillian E. Rasys, 97, a longtime resident of Brimfield, MA and formally of Sturbridge, MA, died peacefully at home with her daughter, Barbara Brogan of Westfield, MA, whom she resided with for 36 years. Lillian was predeceased by her late husband, Adam J Rasys of Brimfield, MA and her youngest son, Peter Rasys of Grant-Valkaria, FL. She leaves behind her...

James  Mrowka

James Mrowka

Feb 6, 2021

Holland, MA: James J. Mrowka 62, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2021 at Harrington Hospital after being found unresponsive outside at his residence in Holland,MA. James J. Mrowka leaves behind his current wife Lylian (Norian) Mrowka of Holland, MA and her children James, Dorothy, Amber, Erica and Crystal, their grandchildren, great grandchild and close family members and friends they...

Steven  Alger

Steven Alger

Feb 2, 2021

STURBRIDGE: Steven Francis Alger 62, passed away on February 2, 2021 at UMASS Hospital. Steven leaves behind his brother Paul Alger of Southbridge; his best girl Lynne of Feeding Hills; his lap warmer Buddy; his aunt Patricia Schellhammer of Fiskdale; and his good friend Robert Renaud of Southbridge. He is predeceased by his father Frank Alger, and his mother Bernice...

Nancy  Wood

Nancy Wood

Jan 24, 2021

Nancy H. (Howlett) Wood 82, passed away on January 24, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. She leaves her 3 daughters; JoAnn Wrona of Ludlow, MA; Deborah Lyons of Charlton, MA; Patricia Strycharz of Ludlow, MA; 2 sons; Steven Wood of Plant City, FL; Scott Wood of Springfield, MA; Her brother Oliver Howlett of Brimfield, MA;...

Brenda  Baker

Brenda Baker

Jan 18, 2021

PUTNAM: Brenda D. (Cook) Baker 96, passed away from Covid-19, on January 18, 2021 at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam, CT.

She leaves behind her son Levi Benjamin Baker of Woodstock, CT; her 2 daughters Rosalie Petrillo and her husband David of Southbridge, MA, Pauline Hebert and her husband Ralph of Putnam, CT; a son in law Michael Addington of...

Zoraida  Lopez

Zoraida Lopez

Jan 11, 2021

SOUTHBRIDGE: Zoraida (Cortes) Lopez, 51, of Southbridge passed away January 11, 2021, at Brookside Health Care Center after battling Covid-19. She is predeceased by her husband of 28 years Wilfredo Lopez who died July 15, 2019. She leaves her son Wilfredo Lopez Jr. of Southbridge, and her daughter Kayla Lopez of Southbridge. Zoraida was born in Riopiedras, Puerto Rico. She...