Obituaries

Alberto  Roque

Alberto Roque

Jul 25, 2017

Southbridge: Alberto Roque, 49 of Fisk St. died July 25, at UMASS after an illness. He leales 2 daughters Jessica Roque and Adrina Roque both of Southbridge, his mother Nestali Rosa of Southbridge, and many cousins. He was predeceased by a brother Mike Mendez and a sister Evelyn Mendez. A funeral service will take place at 11am on Saturday, July...

Donald  Olson

Donald Olson

Jul 24, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE: Donald E. Olson, 80, of Chapin Street, died Monday July 24,  at home after an illness. His wife Barbara (Haggerty) Olson died Feb. 9,  2001. He leaves a son Donald Olson and his wife Kathy, of Uxbridge, a  brother William Olson and his wife Julia of Southbridge, a sister Arlene  Small and her husband Wayne of Lakewood, CA and...

Robert  Boucher

Robert Boucher

Jul 19, 2017

Sturbridge:  Robert H. Boucher, 81, of Arnold Road died Wednesday, July 19th in Southbridge Rehab and Healthcare Center after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gail (Vickers) Boucher; a son Kevin Boucher and his wife Sandy of Southbridge; 3 brothers James Boucher of Southbridge, Richard Boucher of PA; Ronald Pierce of Leicester; a sister Leotaine...

Ralph  Gilbert Jr.

Ralph Gilbert Jr.

Jul 14, 2017

Sturbridge - Ralph Wesley "Wes" Gilbert Jr., 71, died Thursday, September 14, 2017 in his home after an illness. He leaves two daughters, Kelly Gilbert and her fiance, Sean Anderson, of Petersham and Laura Gilbert of Shrewsbury; his sister Cynthia Kennison and her husband, John, of New Braintree; three grandchildren, Nathan Gilbert, Samuel Doshas, Celso Cabrera Gilbert and a great...

Carol  Coffey

Carol Coffey

Jul 14, 2017

STURBRIDGE : Carol G. (Phillips) Coffey, 72, of Shore Road, died Friday, July 14 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She leaves her husband of 47 years Leland Coffey; their daughter JoAnn Sandgren and her husband Shawn of Southbridge MA; three stepchildren son Robert Coffey and his wife Wipaporn of Whitehouse, TX; 2 daughters Robin Janda and her husband Peter...

Roland  Tremblay

Roland Tremblay

Jul 3, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Roland Tremblay, 80, of Mechanic St. died Monday, July 3, at St. Vincent's Hospital after an illness.   He leaves his wife of 60 years Lucille (Gendreau) Tremblay, a son Ronald Tremblay of Brookfield, and a daughter Susan Sanelli and her husband Ernesto, of Southbridge; 5 brothers Alfred Tremblay of Pomfret, CT, Richard Tremblay of Southbridge, Leon Tremblay of...

Charlotte \"Mary\"  Stone

Charlotte \"Mary\" Stone

Jul 2, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Charlotte Marion (Smith) Stone, Mary Stone (Gram), 92, passed away Sunday, July 2nd after an illness. She leaves three sons:  Arthur Smith and his wife Carol of Lakeland, FL, Shawn Severns his life-long friend, Aida Alicia and John Severns, both of Southbridge; four daughters: Bonnie Gaumond and her husband Paul of Southbridge, Ramona Severns of Sturbridge, Zinabeth Morin and...

Carolyn  Allen

Carolyn Allen

Jul 1, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Carolyn L. Allen, 79, died Saturday, July 1, in Harrington Memorial Hospital after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.   Carolyn is survived by her daughters:  Deborah Davis and her husband Leonard of Southbridge and Laura Normandin of Charlton, four grandchildren: Stephanie Mailloux, Emily Guinta, Tiffany Cleveland and Leanne Normandin; and six great-grandchildren.    Carolyn was born on December...

Carmen  Molina

Carmen Molina

Jun 29, 2017

CHARLTON:  Carmen Molina, 67, of Ramshorn Road died Thursday, June 29th in Harrington Memorial Hospital after an illness.  Carmen was born on May 4, 1950 to the late Louis and Antonia Molina in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. Carmen is survived by her brothers: Hector Molina, Carlos Molina, Jesus Molina and Ramone Molina all of Southbridge and Benjamin Molina of Worcester and...

Kimberly  Devlin

Kimberly Devlin

Jun 25, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Kimberly J. Devlin, 36, of Mechanic Street died Sunday, June 25th in UMASS Memorial Medical Center after an illness. Kimberly is survived by: her daughter: Karrah Rossi of Southbridge; two sons: Nicky Torres, Jr. and Ulysses Torres, both of Southbridge; her mother, Donna (Angelo) Wood; her husband, Nicky Torres, Sr.; her brother, Paul Devlin of Worcester and her sister...

Nancy  Cloutier

Nancy Cloutier

Jun 25, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Nancy C. Cloutier (Joy), 83, died peacefully on June 25th, 2017 at the Webster Manor surrounded by her loving family.  Born on November 8, 1933, Nancy was the beloved daughter of Louise (Clemence) Joy Lavallee and Carl L. Joy. Her husband, Normand died in 1999.  She leaves behind five children:  Michael A. Cloutier of Southbridge, David G. Cloutier and...

George  Breau

George Breau

Jun 21, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE:  George A. Breau, 77, of Warren Streed died Wednesday, June 21st in Harrington Memorial Hospital after an illness. George was predeceased by his wife of fifty-one years in 2016, Barbara (Morrow) Breau.  George is survived by his daughter Stacie Partlow and her husband Marc of Southbridge; his brother Ernest Breau of Freetown; his granddaughter: Sarah Hawk and her husband...

Albert  Vecchia

Albert Vecchia

Jun 6, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE: Albert “Apple” Vecchia Jr., 72, of Sayles St. died Tuesday, June 6 at Harrington Hospital after an illness. He leaves his daughter Brenda Fredericks of Andover, a grandson Maxim Fredericks, an aunt Mary Vecchia Trifone of Southbridge, a sister in law Polly Vecchia of Southbridge,  nieces Kimberly and Dina Bergman both of Sturbridge, Christa Corriveau of Dudley, Tracy Vecchia of...

John \"Jack\"  Reed

John \"Jack\" Reed

May 29, 2017

HOLLAND:  John “Jack” Edgar Reed, 82, of Holland, Massachusetts, passed away Monday, May 29 at Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, Massachusetts with his soul-mate by his side.  Jack is the son of the late Edgar and Lillian (Edmund) Reed. He is survived by his loving family: wife Donna Reed of Holland, MA;  three sons: Scott Reed and his daughter-in-law Michelle Reed...

Ramiro  Perez

Ramiro Perez

May 24, 2017

Southbridge:  Ramiro Perez, 67, of Charlton Street, died Wednesday, May 24 at Harrington Hospital. He leaves his daughter Annex Perez  and his son Richard Perez both of Southbridge, his wife Mercedtia Collazo, 7 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren 5 sisters Rosa Perez of Puerto Ricco, Ruth Perez of Maryland, Raquel Perez of Maryland, Riselis Perez of Florida, Monique Perez of Pennsylvania, 2...

Emma  Vale

Emma Vale

May 23, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE:  Emma E. Vale, 83, of 210 Elm Street, died Monday, May 23, in her home after an illness. She was the widow of Alfonso Vale,  she leaves her daughter and caretaker Evelyn Hernandez, 3 sons Juan Erazo, William Erazo, Angel Alicia all of New York, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico...

James  Ostrokolowicz

James Ostrokolowicz

May 16, 2017

WEBSTER: James Ostrokolowicz, 68 of Webster formerly of Charlton , died Tuesday, May 16,  at his home following a battle with long cancer from Agent Orange. He leaves his wife of 24 years Natalie A. (Trojanowski) Ostrokolowicz and would have celebrated their 25th wedding Anniversary on May 23. He was born in Webster and spent most of his life in...

Carrie  Bertrand

Carrie Bertrand

May 14, 2017

Southbridge – Carrie M. (Morrissey) Bertrand, 83, of Southbridge passed away on May 14, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of Roger Bertrand.  She was born in Southbridge on March 8, 1934 to the late Bernard and Florence (Choinard) Morrissey and lived in Southbridge all of her life.  Carrie absolutely adored her family.  She was the best caregiver to her...

Ronald  Tucker

Ronald Tucker

May 10, 2017

SOUTHBRIDGE: Ronald R.M. Tucker 76, of Lebanon Hill RD. died, Wednesday, May 10, at Harrington Hospital after being stricken ill at home. His wife Caroline (Poucher) Tucker died in 2012. He leaves his 6 daughters; Lisa M. Tucker Racine of Thompson, CT; Kim Lynn Tucker Leo of Putnam, CT; Sheila Ann Tucker of Putnam, CT; Donna Lee Tucker of  Grosvenordale,...

Margaret  Rudd

Margaret Rudd

May 9, 2017

  STURBRIDGE: Margaret (Gibbs) Rudd, 55, of Hall Road, died Tuesday May 9, after an illness.  She leaves her daughter Heather Rudd and her fiancé Christopher of Sturbridge, a brother Thomas Gibbs of Wyandotte, Michigan; a sister Elspeth Allen of Pinedale, Wyoming.  Margaret was born in Dearborn, MI, the daughter of the late Thomas and Elspeth (Nicolson) Gibbs and lived...