Obituaries
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...
Beatrice Shields
Jul 18, 2015
�Southbridge: Beatrice (Moody) Shields, 84, of Lebanon Hill Rd., died Saturday, July 18 at Southbridge Healthcare. He husband John F. Shields died Feb. 12, 2010. She leaves 2 daughters Nancy L. Brotbeck and her husband Richard of Thompson, CT; and Kathleen Shields of Southbridge. She was predeceased by her brother Noel Moody.
Born in Pawtucket, R.I. she was the daughter of the...
Paul Garrett
Jul 12, 2015
�STURBRIDGE: Paul D. Garrett, 54, of Sturbridge, passed away suddenly on July 12, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife Sharon Johnson; a daughter: Alison Garrett; a son: Benjamin Garrett, both at home; a brother: Scott Garrett and his wife Susan of Lake Forest, Illinois; a nephew: Brett Garrett, his wife Maryam and...
Richard Trahan
Jul 10, 2015
STURBRIDGE/Zephyrhills FL: Richard "Dick" E. Trahan, 79, formerly of Sturbridge passed away surrounded by his family, July 10, at UMASS Medical Center after being stricken ill earlier during the week He leaves his wife of 58 years Luise, Judy (Muller) Trahan; a son Richard Trahan and his wife Mary Skowyra of Quechee, VT; 2 daughters;Michele Rowson and her husband Mark of...
Marcial Quinonez-Lanzo
Jul 8, 2015
Southbridge: Marcial Quinonez-Lanzo, 76, died onWednesday, July 8, 2015 in Lanessa Extended Care in Webster, MA.
He leaves his wife, Petra (Hernandez) Quinonez; two stepsons: Angel Rosario of Worcester and Rafael Rosario of Fitchburg; sisters: Andrea, Gloria and Martina Quinonez; brothers: Richard, Jose, Abram and Heriberto Quinonez and many nieces and nephews.
Marcial was the son of the late Marcial and Christina...
Dale Hattin
Jul 6, 2015
Holland: Dale W. Hattin, 79, of Holland passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. His wife, Mary (Rizner) Hattin died in 1994.He leaves two sisters: Doris Tarvis of Woonsocket, RI and Nancy Giroux of Sturbridge as well as 8 nieces and 1 nephew. He is predeceased by his half-brother, Robert Wayne.
Dale was the son of the late Walter and Bernice (Wayne)...
Glenn Schlegel
Jul 2, 2015
Ware - Glenn M. Schlegel, 54, of Ware, passed away gently on July 2, 2015, surrounded by his loving family as they gazed at the sunrise and found peace. Son of the late Elton and Rachel (Laperle) Schlegel, Glenn was born on April 23, 1961 in Worcester and lived many years in Ware. He was an auto body technician.Glenn loved...
Lisa Suprenant
Jun 29, 2015
�Southbridge: Lisa Suprenant, 47, of Henry St. died Monday, June 29 at Memorial Hosp. She leaves her companion Bert Brooks, a son Victor Colon of Southbridge, her sister Tina Misterka and her husband Ben of Oakham, 2 brothers Richard Suprenant Jr., Jamie Suprenant both of Southbridge, half sister Brandi Pratt of New Hartford, CT., half brother Travis Suprenant of Brimfield, 3...
Pauline Hague
Jun 25, 2015
�CHARLTON: Pauline R. (Gagnon) Hague, 73, of 74 Chapin St. Ludlow, formerly of Charlton, died Thursday, June 25, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She leaves her husband of 50 years James Hague, her son Daniel and his wife Sue of Ludlow, a brother Charles Gagnon of Dorchester; 2 grandchildren Nathan and Madalyn. She was predeceased by her son Marc P. Hague,...
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