Obituaries
William Spinney, Sr.
Oct 30, 2022
STURBRIDGE: William D. Spinney Sr., 90, of Sturbridge, passed away on October 30,2022, at his home with his family by his side.
William leaves his wife of 66 years Lena (DiBonaventura) Spinney; his son Justin Spinney and his wife Cathy of Southbridge; his daughters Donna Salamida and her husband Frank of Orlando, FL, Brenda Russell and her husband Rich...
Nathaniel Castillo, Jr
Oct 21, 2022
SOUTHBRIDGE: Nathaniel Castillo Jr. 17, “Nate”, “Gordo” of Southbridge, born in Worcester, on January 6, 2005, sleeps with the Lord after a medical emergency that took place on October 21, 2022.
Nathaniel is survived by his parents Nathaniel Castillo Sr and Zuly Collazo, his brother Danny and sister Alyssia. His maternal grandmother he loving called Abuelita, his paternal grandmother...
Jorgen Mortensen
Oct 14, 2022
CHARLTON: Jorgen S. Mortensen, 80, of Charlton, passed away on October 14, 2022.
Jorgen was born in Denmark, the son of the late Carl Fritjof Mortensen and Jenny Mortensen.
After completing school and serving in the army in Denmark, he traveled to Germany where he trained to be a master toolmaker. After obtaining his credentials, he followed his...
Mary Hicks
Oct 13, 2022
After a long and fruitful life, Mary Birge (Kohn) Hicks died peacefully and surrounded by love on October 13,2022 at the age of 99.
She leaves four children Neil Hicks (Beth Knoll); John Hicks; Louis Hicks (Patty Brown); and Robin Hicks, 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mrs. Hicks was born on May 28, 1923, in Newberry, SC....
Constance Thompson
Oct 6, 2022
SOUTHBRIDGE: Constance Esther (Bertrand) Thompson: July 5, 1937 – October 6, 2022.
Known to the most important people in her life as Mom or Meme, Connie leaves behind a legacy of personal strength, love of family, tenacity, determination and a little bit of stubbornness, all of which she generously passed on to her family.
Her daughter Tracy Morales...
Leland Coffey Jr.
Sep 21, 2022
TYLER, TX/ STURBRIDGE: Leland Stanford (Lee) Coffey Jr., 87, Leland died in Tyler, Texas on September 21,2022.
Mr. Coffey was a native of Bakersfield, California and had lived in Tyler Texas since December of 2021. For the past few years, he had been staying with each of his four children after moving from California.
He is predeceased by his...
Gail Chandler
Sep 10, 2022
STURBRIDGE/CHARLTON: Gail Ellen Chandler (Perkins), born September 26th, 1959, fell asleep on September 10th, 2022. She was surrounded by her family and friends who had gathered to embrace her in her final days.
Gail was an indescribable woman a force that will survive in the imprint she left on everyone who knew her. Her laughter and joy will echo...
Leon Rankin, Jr.
Sep 10, 2022
DOUGLAS: Leon H. Rankin, Jr., 77, of Douglas, passed away on September 10, 2022, at his home. Leon leaves his wife of 52 years Elaine Rankin, his daughter Michelle Berard and his son-in-law, Robert Berard Jr. of Coventry, RI, his 3 brothers Daniel O’Connell of Douglas, Patrick O’Connell of Douglas, and Robert Laythe of Cleveland, Oklahoma, 2 grandchildren Michaela and...
Laura Ouillette
Sep 9, 2022
WEBSTER: Laura Ouillette, 60 of Webster, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Brookside Rehab in Webster, Massachusetts.
Surviving are daughters, Ashley Day of Foxboro, MA, Brittany Day of North Richland Hills, TX, her mother Alice Apostol of West Palm Beach FL, 2 grandchildren Elliot and Lincoln.
She was predeceased by her husband Timothy Ouillette, and her...
Kaiden Sabourin
Sep 7, 2022
SOUTHBRIDGE: Kaiden Christopher Sabourin passed away on September 7, 2022, from complications at birth.
He is survived by parents, Austin Sabourin of Dayville, CT and Kristin Weaver of Southbridge; maternal grandmother Tammy Larkin of Southbridge; Julie Wells of Moosup CT; paternal grandparents Wilfred Sabourin of Dayville, CT and Carlene Sanbourn of Danielson, CT; Carol Greene of Danielson, CT; maternal great...
Merrily Mason-Mondor
Sep 4, 2022
Warner Robins, Georgia/ Southbridge: Merrily Mason-Mondor, 64, formally of Southbridge, passed away on September 4, 2022, in Warner Robins, GA.
She leaves behind her companion Edward Leadbetter, her son Brian Mondor of Webster, a brother Daniel Mason of Brimfield, her 2 sisters Josephine Hazzard of Southbridge, Debra Chapman of Worcester, 5 grandchildren Richard LaFleche, Joseph Maxwell, James Maxwell, Andrew...
Justin Filo
Aug 30, 2022
WEBSTER: Justin “Jubb” Filo, 35, of Webster, passed away on August 30th, 2022.
Justin leaves behind his father Timothy Filo and his mother Christine Filo of Southbridge, and his brother, his best friend, Shayne Filo, his beloved niece and nephew, MacIntyre and Brayson Filo, who he loved like his own. He leaves, grandparents Paul Filo of Dudley, and Joan...
Debra Lavallee
Aug 26, 2022
BRIMFIELD: Debra A. (Bertrand) Lavallee, 62, of Brimfield, died August 26, 2022 from being struck by an automobile in Sturbridge.
Debra leaves behind her longtime companion Brian Tryba, two sons Craig Packard of Nashua, NH, and Neil Packard and his wife Melissa of Clayton, NC., her mother Juliette (Courtemanche) Bertrand of Brimfield with whom she lived, her grandchildren Dylan...
Harriett Chamberland
Aug 23, 2022
SOUTHBRIDGE: Harriett Chamberland, a longtime resident of Southbridge, MA, passed away peacefully last Tuesday evening amongst family members following complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
She was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence Elliott of Southbridge, MA.
Harriett was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert “Bobby” Chamberland and her brother Richard Elliott, who was also dear...
E. Baum
Aug 12, 2022
CHARLTON: E. Roy Baum 89 of Charlton formerly of Sturbridge, died August 12, 2022, at Harrington Hospital. He leaves his wife of 65 years Sally (Kingston) Baum; 2 daughters Susan R. Durkin and her husband Thomas of Brattleboro, VT., Deborah A. Somadelis and her husband Jeffrey of Auburn, 5 grandchildren Michael, Emily, Caitlin, Jeffrey, and Gabrielle, 4 great grandchildren Bennett, Everett, Callum and Marley Rose, 8 nieces and...
Elizabeth \'Liz\" Murray
Jul 31, 2022
HOLLAND: Elizabeth Ann Murray "Liz," 72 of Holland, MA died suddenly on July 31, 2022, at UMASS/Memorial Healthcare in Worcester, MA. She was predeceased by her husband James Murray in 2002. She was born on April 4, 1950, in Tewksbury, MA daughter to the late E. Russell Parker and Violet B. (Amadon) Parker. Liz is survived by her sister, Beverly...
Marsha Manners
Jul 19, 2022
STURBRIDGE: Marsha Rita (Seremet) Manners, 73, of New Boston Road, Sturbridge, passed away on July 19, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. She leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Harold Manners, 2 daughters Jaime Manners of Sturbridge Shannon Thibault of Spencer, ; her 3 grandchildren Ryan Manners, Isabella Santa, Logan Thibault. Marsha was born in Southbridge daughter to the...
Robert Westberg
Jul 14, 2022
CHARLTON: Robert “Bobby” Westberg, 85 years old, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14,2022 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center after a recent decline in health. Bobby, a long-time resident of Charlton, MA, was a friend to many in town, a familiar face in his orange cap. He was a regular at his favorite shops and coffee stops, and...
Abraha Tesfasion
Jul 13, 2022
WEBSTER: Abraha Tesfasion, 94, of Webster, passed away on July 13, 2022, at Harrington Healthcare at Webster. He leaves behind his 3 sons Fesehazion, Brhane, Sbhatleab; 5 daughters Leteberhan, Mehret, Letecrtos, Nitsihti, Fereweni; his brother Zeieay. Abraha was born in Senafe, Eritrea, son to the late Weldeyesus Tesfasion, and Aberash (Habitu) Tesfasion. Abraha spent many years in Eritrea before coming...
Rose Griswold
Jul 13, 2022
SOUTHBRIDGE: Rose Lillian (Rivard) Griswold, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Bridgeport, CT, after a long illness. She was born on February 9, 1944, in Providence, RI to Robert and Rose (Prendi) Rivard. Rose married her first husband, James Melander, on September 29, 1962. Together, they had a son, James. After...
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