Obituaries
Emily Rizner
Nov 4, 2015
UNION, CT: Emily Bloniarz Rizner, who lived in Union, died Wednesday, November 4th at the age of 66. She leaves 3 daughters: Dr. Amanda Rizner and her husband Todd Chrisman of Shapleigh, ME; Rachel Rizner and her fiance Adam Huntley of Burbank, CA; and Jaimie Rizner of East Boston. She also leaves her father Chester Bloniarz of...
David Wetteland
Oct 17, 2015
SOUTHBRIDGE: David Wetteland, 36, of Clark Street passed away Saturday, October 17th in Harrington Memorial Hospital unexpectedly.
He leaves his father David Wetteland of Ware, his mother Cheryl Dunkerly of Southbridge, two brothers: Jesse and Dylan Wetteland of Ware and his beloved cat, Rocky.
David was born on June 15, 1979 in Southbridge. He graduated from Nichols College with a...
Stephen Bird
Oct 14, 2015
WORCESTER: Stephen R. Bird, 61, of Belmont Street died Wednesday, October 14 in Tufts Medical Center in Boston after being stricken ill.
Stephen leaves his son Jason Bird of Worcester, two daughters: Britney and Amy Bird both of Worcester, a sister Belinda and her wife Brenda of Spencer, two grandchildren: Leanna Jean Rodriguez and Nathaniel Xavier Matos. He was...
Jean Robidoux
Oct 14, 2015
SOUTHBRIDGE/CHARLTON: Jean A. Robidoux, 78, died Thursday, October 14th in Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center after an illness.
She leaves her four daughters: Patricia Gregory of London Derry, N.H., Christine Deabu of Southbridge, Carol Toth of Stafford Springs, CT, and Vicki Burlingame of Charlton; two sons: Timothy Frank and James Frank both of Denver, CO; eighteen grandchildren...
Marilyn Dolan
Oct 13, 2015
CHARLTON: Marilyn J. (Garrand) Dolan, 49, of Main Street, passed away on Tuesday, October 13 in Overlook Masonic Health Center surrounded by her family after an illness.
She leaves her husband of 12 years, Thomas Dolan, three beloved children: Thomas, Lillian and Madison Dolan, all at home; seven brothers: Gordon Garrand and his wife Ruth of Effort, PA, Charles...
Evelyn Rupert
Sep 28, 2015
SOUTHBRIDGE: Evelyn L. (O’Donnell) Rupert, 83, of Goddard Street died Monday, September 28th after an illness. Her husband Henry Rupert died in 1986.
Evelyn leaves her four sons: Dan and his fiancée Betty Perrin of Southbridge, Rafferty and his wife Alison of Leominster, Calvin and his wife Mary-Lou of Charlton and Chester Rupert; four daughters: Susanne Roso and...
Evelyn Barrett
Sep 28, 2015
CHARLTON/PLAINFIELD, CT: Evelyn G. (Williams) Barrett, 93, of Plainfield, CT formerly of Charlton died Monday, September 28 after an illness.
Evelyn leaves behind her son Andrew Barrett of Charlton and her Granddaughter Ginny Miller of Woodstock of whom she lived with for few a years. She also leaves behind a granddaughter, Sue Atkinson of Brookfield, a grandson Jesse...
Norbert Benoit Jr.
Sep 26, 2015
SOUTHBRIDGE: Norbert (Cubby) Benoit Jr., 84, of 133 Morris Street died Friday September 25 in his home after an illness surrounded by family.
Norbert leaves his son, Randall (Randy) of Southbridge; his daughter Lynn O’Toole of Southbridge and her husband James, his sister Louise Freeland of Webster. Two grandsons: Benjamin and Ryan; two great-grandchildren: Jonah and Sophie. Brother...
Shirley Howard
Sep 24, 2015
SOUTHBRIDGE: Shirley Helen (Makela) Howard, age 86, passed away following a short illness, at Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Shirley was a beloved mother, aunt, and grandmother. She leaves two sons: Bradford C. Howard and his wife, Leonie; and Kent S. Howard, his wife, MaryBeth, as well as their three children, David, Andrew, and Jacob. All are of...
David Keets
Sep 20, 2015
SOUTHBRIDGE: David J. Keets, 68, of Village Drive died Sunday, September 20 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home.
He leaves his long time companion of thirty-five years, Debra Schenk; four sons: David Keets of Laconia, N.H., Joel Keets of Meredith, N.H., Tyrone Davis of Pittsfield, Jeffrey Davis of Quincy; two daughters: Valerie Harris and her daughter...
Joseph Arsenault
Sep 14, 2015
SOUTHWICK: Joseph K. Arsenault, 63, passed away September 14, 2015.
He leaves two daughters, seven brothers: Timothy Arsenault of Southbridge, Gregory Arsenault of Long Beach, CA, Mark Arsenault of Southbridge, Dana Arsenault of Southbridge, Christopher Arsenault of Douglas, Michael Arsenault of Southbridge, and Shawn Arsenault of Worcester; one sister Gayle Fierro of Sturbridge and many nieces and nephews. ...

Priscilla Ide
Sep 13, 2015
STURBRIDGE -- Private services were held Saturday, October 3 for Priscilla (Cranston) Ide, 94, who died Sunday, September 13. She was a 43-year resident of Westborough MA before moving to Sturbridge MA in 2012. She was predeceased by Gustavus R. Ide, Jr., her husband of 63 years. Born in Cranston, RI, she was the daughter of John A. and...
Vida Bardsley
Sep 4, 2015
Greenville, Maine: Vida Valentine Meeteer Bardsley of Greenville, Maine died peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2015. Vida is survived by her children, Donald Bardsley and his wife Jayne of Charleston, Illinois; Timothy Bardsley and his wife Diane of Sturbridge, Massachusetts; Grace of St. Charles, Illinois; and Ruth McLaughlin and her husband Daniel of Greenville, Maine. She also leaves behind fifteen...
Michael Thompson
Aug 23, 2015
Southbridge: Michael A. Thompson, 46, of Cohasse Street passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2015. He was the son of the late Jane (Thompson) Rudge. He was born on June 14, 1969 in Maine and had lived in the area for a couple years. He worked part time as a landscaper.Michael enjoyed fishing and hunting. He had a large group...
Armand Vallee
Aug 14, 2015
STURBRIDGE: Armand "Jerry" Vallee Jr, 70, of Main Street died Friday August 14, after an illness.He leaves 3 sons: Timothy Vallee of Phoenix, OR, Michael Galante and his wife Angela of Medford,OR, and Jeff Galante and his wife Christina of Eagle Point, OR; 4 daughters:Diana Taylor and her husband Tony of Aptos, CA, Tami Lesi and her husband Valentine of...
Brenda Trifone
Aug 7, 2015
Dudley- Brenda J. Trifone, 65, of Dudley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 7, 2015. She was born in Southbridge on July 9, 1950, daughter of the late Alfred and Beulah (Neely) Trifone, and grew up in Charlton. She was employed by the former American Optical Co. for many years.Brenda was a lively, spirited woman who was extremely kind-hearted and...
Robert Northup
Aug 2, 2015
�STURBRIDGE: Robert P. Northup, 92, of Christopher Heights, Webster, formerly of Park Circle Sturbridge, died Sunday, Aug. 2, at Hubbard Hospital after being stricken ill at home .He was predeceased wife Iola (Francazi) Northup in 2009 and by a son Dean in 2012. He leaves 2 sons, Brent Northup and his wife Kristine of Monson, Tracy Northup and his wife Sally...
Ann Wright
Jul 29, 2015
GRAFTON:Ann E. "Nancy" (Brosnahan) Wright, 81, died Wednesday, July 29 at St. Vincent's hospital surrounded by her family after an illness. Her husband George Wright died in 2011. She leaves two sons Craig Brazell of Grafton and his wife Cindy and Brendan Pursel of Dudley,MA and his fiancee, Donna; a brother: William Brosnahan of Buffalo, NY; two grandchildren: Kaitlin and...
Warren Blair
Jul 28, 2015
Sturbridge: Warren C. Blair, 55, of Chamberlain Ave. died on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 in Harrington Memorial Hospital.He leaves a brother, Sherman Blair and his wife Naty of Sturbridge.Warren was born in Newark, New Jersey the son of Weldon and Susan (Tillyer) Blair. He graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in 1978. Warren worked for Schott Fiber Optics in Southbridge...
William Gour
Jul 20, 2015
STURBRIDGE: William F. Gour, 74,of Sturbridge, passed away July 20, 2015 at Harrington Memorial Hospital after a long illness.He leaves his long-time companion,Susan Moran; a daughter Elizabeth K. Moran of Sturbridge and a sister Barbara Gour.He was predeceased by his brother Jack Gour.
William was born in Boston. He attended Natick High School and Newman Prep. He graduated from Boston College...
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