Obituaries

Jan 20, 2006

Jan 17, 2006

Southbridge: Mary P. (Farrington) Reith, 88, formerly of Ocala, FL and Holyoke, MA died Tuesday, January 17, in Overlook Masonic Healthcare. Her husband, Alexander C. Reith died in 2003. She leaves a son, Jim Reith and his wife Rose, of Southbridge, three grandchildren, Cat Reith and her fiancée Nate Lowrey, Alex, and her husband Paul O'Connell, and Jim Reith, Jr.,...

Jan 16, 2006

Barre; Elva (Wheeler) Dorman, 88 formerly of Barre, died Jan. 16, in Radius Healthcare of Southbridge. Her husband Kenneth R. Dorman died in 2003. She leaves two daughters Beverly Arnesen of West Brookfield, Jill O' Connor of Barre; a brother Eugene Colburn of Princeton; two sisters Fern O' Shea of Brandon, Fl., Thelma Fitzgerald of Sabastien, FL., five grandchildren Ronald...

Jan 11, 2006

SOUTHBRIDGE; Raymond G. Sims 64, of Pine Street, died Wednesday January 11, in Harrington Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He leaves a son Roy G. Sims age 10, at home , and many friends. His only brother died in Vietnam. Ray worked many years before becoming disable. He enjoyed hiking, walking and western movies. A graveside service will be...

Jan 7, 2006

Southbridge: Dolores (Boucher) Smith, 71, of Eastford Rd. died Saturday, Jan. 7, at St. Mary' s Healthcare in Worcester. Her husband James J. Smith died in 2003. She leaves two daughters Denise Brewer of Tucson, Az., Adrienne Harvey of Southbridge, a brother Leo Boucher of Boston, a sister Gloria Costa of Ct., three step sons David Smith, Douglas Smith, Daryl...

Dec 27, 2005

SOUTHBRIDGE: Hubert A. Matte, 86, formerly of Southbridge, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Webster Manor after an illness. His wife Ellen E. (Owen) died in 1991. He leaves a son William O. Matte of Southbridge; two daughters Marjorie E. Rockwood of Sturbridge and Donna G. Vongthiraj of Woonsocket, RI; five grandchildren, Michael Matte, Brian Rockwood, Thomas Murphy, Marjorie Insixiengmay and...

Dec 12, 2005

Sturbridge: Mary (Nickles) Barnes, 85, of Walker Pond Road, died Monday, December 12, 2005 in Radius Healthcare of Southbridge. Her husband, Kenrick Barnes died in 1991. She leaves four sons, Stuart Barnes and his wife Jane of Leicester, John Barnes and his wife Ruella of Gambrills, Maryland, Roger Barnes and his wife Janice of Webster Groves, Missouri and Gordon Barnes...

Dec 10, 2005

Auburn: William Black Jr., 52, of Sunrise Ave. Auburn, died Saturday, Dec. 10th in his home after an illness. He leaves his wife of twenty one years Janice (Alonzo) Black, three sons Joshua Black of Auburn; Christopher Black of Webster; Shayn Black of Auburn; a daughter Shoshana Black of Auburn; his mother Aldea (Peloquin) Black of Sturbridge; a stepdaughter Amy...

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Nov 5, 2005

William John Rowe, 44, Of Village Dr. formerly of Worcester, died Saturday Nov. 5, at Harrington Memorial Hospital after being stricken ill at home. He leaves his longtime companion Naomi TwoFeather Hackett, a son Michael Rowe of Southbridge, two step sons Jottie Mills of Webster; Richard Mills of Worcester, a step daughter Donna Grimes of Worcester, a brother Jeffrey Rowe...

Oct 28, 2005

Agnes S. Wilkin, 96, formerly of Newton Place, Sturbridge, died Wednesday, October 26, 2005 in Damariscotta, Maine. She was the widow of Colonel John L. Wilkin, U.S.Army, who died in 1973. Mrs. Wilkin was born in White Plains, New York, the daughter of Loton H. and Rebecca (Graham) Slawson. She is survived by her niece, Muriel B. Sheppe of Owl's...

Oct 21, 2005

Southbridge: Eugene " Gene: St .Onge 76, of Warren St. died Monday, October 31, in UMASS Memorial Medical Center after an illness. He leaves his wife of fifty four years, Marie (Bozzo) St.Onge, a son Paul St. Onge of Southbridge; a daughter Diana Freethey of Bowie, Md. a sister Alice Burkinshaw of Trumble, CT., four grandchildren Ethan Freethey, Miranda Freethey,...

Oct 9, 2005

Southbridge: Willard " Bill" Miller, 58, of High St. died Sunday, Oct. 9th at his home after being stricken ill. He leaves his wife of 28 years, Karen (Grzembski) Miller; a daughter Kathryn Morin of Southbridge; three brothers, Elmer Miller, Jr. and Dennis Miller both of Sturbridge; Roger Miller of Worcester; two sisters, Donna Marie Newman of Worcester; Mona Lisa...

Oct 9, 2005

Southbridge: Maurice G. Jodoin, 74, of Charlton St. died Sunday, Oct. 9, in Radius Healthcare of Southbridge. He leaves his wife of fifty years Anita (Founier) Jodoin. Born in St. Johnsbury, VT., the son of George and Mary-Anne (LaRose) Jodoin and lived in Southbridge many years. He was a member of Notre Dame parish. He retired from JP Manufacturing Co....

Oct 7, 2005

DUDLEY: Lloyd Julien, 76, of Schofield Ave. formerly of Sturbridge and Southbridge, died Friday, Oct.7, in his home after an illness. He leaves many friends that he made throughout the years. He was born in Bristol, Ct. and lived in the area most of his life. He attended the Center of Hope for many years. He enjoyed fishing. His funeral...

Oct 6, 2005

Southbridge: Constance " Connie" Kirschner, 66, of Randall St. died Thursday Oct. 6, in her home after a long battle with cancer. Her husband George W. Kirschner died in 2002. She leaves four sons Scott Kirschner and his wife Dawn of Mentor, OH.; Wayne Kirschner and his wife Martha of Fredericksburg, VA.; Timothy Kirschner and his wife Kelley of Ft....

Oct 2, 2005

Southbridge: Joyce Emma Thompson, 91, formerly of Woodland Ave. died Sunday, Oct. 2nd, in Radius Healthcare of Southbridge. She leaves two brothers Chester Thompson and Howard Thompson both of Southbridge, Warren Thompson of Phoenix, Az., two sisters Winifred Lucey of Phoenix, Az. and Gladys Curtis of Oxford, and several nephews, nieces and grand nieces and nephews. She was born in...

Sep 30, 2005

STURBRIDGE: Nancy Anderson Guy died peacefully on Friday, September 30 at the age of 81, while living at home with her caring family. She leaves her nieces Deborah Harris and Martha Tole, her nephews Raymond and Peter Burnham, five great-nieces and -nephews, and two great-great-nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Paul and Harriet Anderson, her older brother, Paul, her...