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Margaret A. PIERCE
December 6, 1925 - March 20, 2010
GRAFTON: Margaret A. (Howrihan) Pierce, 84 passed away peacefully at home March 20, 2010 after a long illness. Her husband of 44 years Eugene D. Pierce Sr. passed in 1999. She is survived by her daughter Maryellen Murphy and her son Sean who she resided with, two sons, Eugene D. Pierce Jr., of Warrensburg NY, Mark Pierce of Danbury CT and their spouses, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren,...
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Dorothy M. SJOBERG
October 11, 1936 - March 15, 2010
MILLBURY / GRAFTON: Dorothy M. (Wojnarowski) Sjoberg, 73 passed away March 15, 2010 surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Bradford H. Sjoberg, five children, Wayne and his wife Laurie of Worcester, Debra Paul and her husband Mark of Burlington VT, Gail Lane and her husband Tom of Boca Raton FL, Dale and his wife Linda of Millbury and Laurie Sjoberg...
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Robert G. ENGLISH
July 25, 1949 - March 15, 2010
GRAFTON: Robert G. English, 60 passed in his sleep at home Monday March 15, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Patricia J. (Donahue) English, two children, Jill P. Spitzer, her husband Brian and their children Jack and Sydney all of Newtown Square PA and Jonathan R. English of Worcester. One brother, William English Jr. and his wife Paula of Shrewsbury, two sisters, Beth...
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Jane Kathryn FLYNN
March 12, 2010 - March 12, 2010
GRAFTON: Jane Kathryn (Donnellan) Flynn, 82 passed away peacefully March 9, 2010 in Michigan surrounded by her loving children. Jane had lived with her daughter Mary in Berkley MI since October of 2008 until moving to The Sanctuary at Alexander in Royal Oak MI in April of 2009 with many dear friends and a loving staff who cared for her. Mrs. Flynn was born September 22, 1927 in Webster and...
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Priscilla D. D'ARRIGO
January 10, 1943 - March 12, 2010
Priscilla D. (Dawes) D�Arrigo, 67 passed away peacefully March 12, 2010 after courageously battling cancer. She is survived by her daughter Jessica A. Sheehan and her children Samantha, Patrick, Alexandra and Timothy all of Grafton, two sons, Joseph L. D�Arrigo of Luther, OK and Jonathan D�Arrigo, his wife Christen and their...
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Anne M. SMITH
April 1, 1922 - March 8, 2010
: Anne M. (Verdelli) Smith, 87, of Grafton passed away peacefully March 8, 2010 after an illness at Millbury Health Care Center in Millbury. Her husband of 52 years, Merton W. Smith, died in 1992. She leaves her daughter Judith A. Bergin and her husband James of Rochdale; two sons, Douglas M. Smith of Grafton and Jonathan T. Smith of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren, Kathleen, wife of...
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Clifton G. LAYTHE
March 8, 1924 - March 2, 2010
GRAFTON: Clifton G. Laythe, 85, passed away March 2, 2010. He is survived by his sister Marion Varney in Newport VT, three nephews, Bruce Laythe of Millbury, Kenny Laythe of Northbridge, Brian Laythe of Whitinsville, five nieces, Doreen Bruso of Millbury who was also his caregiver, Denise Lashua of Greenville NH, Donna Richard of Millville, Debbie Laythe and D'Etta Hill both of Middletown CT....
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Beverly G. OSTERGAARD
September 12, 1931 - February 28, 2010
GRAFTON: Beverly G. (Bratt) Ostergaard, 78, passed away February 28, 2010 after a recent illness. Her husband of 41 years Stanley C. Ostergaard passed in 1998. She is survived by her daughter Karen Marx and her husband Ronald of Oakton VA, her son Paul Ostergaard and his wife Anne of Greenwood IN, four grandchildren, twin sisters Amanda and Jenna Marx, Emily Marx, Richard Ostergaard and...
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Iva E. KNOWLTON
July 26, 1915 - February 26, 2010
GRAFTON: Iva (Enman) Knowlton, 94, passed away February 26, 2010. Her husband of 65 years Marshall Knowlton passed in 2003. She is survived by her son Lee and his wife Pat of Grafton, two daughters, Marsha Steinberg and her husband Richard of Mashpee, Beth Klocek and her husband Ronald of Sutton, nine grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Mrs. Knowlton was...
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Mary R. JORDAN
July 13, 1922 - February 26, 2010
Mary R. (Hall) Jordan, 87 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family February 26, 2010. Her husband John W. Jordan passed in 1953. She is survived by her four sons, John and his wife Carolyn of Northborough, Robert, Richard and his wife Terri, Stephen and his wife Jane all of Grafton, one sister, Joyce I. Sztuba of Grafton, seven grandchildren, Scott, Nicole, Neil, Alex, Gretchen, Timothy...
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Maria Adela TEBO
May 18, 1924 - February 19, 2010
GRAFTON: Maria Adela (Lombana) Tebo, 85 passed peacefully surrounded by her family February 19, 2010 in Beaumont Northbridge. Her husband of 60 years George R. Tebo passed in 2004, her son George D. Tebo passed unexpectedly February 17th in Nevada and her daughter Judith Taylor of Worcester passed after illness February 3rd. She is survived by her daughter Jeannette B. Maranda and her husband...
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Gertrude E. HETU
July 15, 1925 - February 19, 2010
GRAFTON: Gertrude E. (Lavallee) Hetu, 85 passed away peacefully February 19, 2010 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband Joseph, and daughters, Dolores Braley, Debbie Mitchell, Linda Doherty and her husband David. Her life was enriched by her beloved grandchildren Michelle Henderson and her husband Scott, Jeffrey Doherty, Christine Doherty and Jacquelyn and Christopher Mitchell...
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George D. TEBO
May 18, 1957 - February 17, 2010
GRAFTON: George D. Tebo, 52 passed away unexpectedly February 17th in Nevada. His mother Maria Adela (Lombana) Tebo passed February 19th and his sister Judith Taylor passed February 3rd. He is survived by his son Daniel V. Tebo of Boston, his sister Jeannette B. Maranda and her husband Adrian of Uxbridge, his former wife Gail (Caracciolo) Tebo, several nieces and nephews including Nicholas...
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Doris I. McELROY
November 26, 1925 - February 17, 2010
Doris I. (Stanley) Jones McElroy, 84 passed away February 17, 2001 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 30 years William J. McElroy, her brother, Earle E. Stanley of Upton, two step children, Kathleen A. Alix and her husband James of Harrisville RI, Timothy E. McElroy of Williamsburg (MA), three grandchildren, Kaitlyn McElroy, Matthew and Benjamin Alix, one great grandson,...
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Shirley T. DEMAS
September 30, 1928 - February 14, 2010
: Shirley T. (Atchue) Demas, 81 passed away February 14, 2010 after a recent illness. Her husband of 46 years Andrew Demas passed in 1993. She is survived by her three sons, Andrew C. and his wife Judy of Auburn, Barry E. and his wife Robin of Grafton, Stephen C. and his wife Kathleen of Auburn, two brothers Norman F. Atchue and his wife Tina of Shrewsbury, Charles L. Atchue and his wife...
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Patricia M. CARMEJOOLE
March 21, 1945 - February 12, 2010
GRAFTON: Patricia M. "Patti" (Hamill) Carmejoole, 64, formerly of Newton passed away peacefully February 12, 2010 after an illness. She is the beloved wife of 34 years of Peter J. Carmejoole, loving sister of Loraine J. Arrigo and her husband Charles of Salem (MA), aunt of Charles J. Arrigo II and his wife Lauren of Manhattan NY, John Paul Arrigo and his wife Dr. Jennifer Arrigo of...
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James E. SCHOFIELD
September 1, 1922 - February 4, 2010
GRAFTON: James E. Schofield, 87, passed peacefully Thursday February 4, 2010 in The Rose Monahan Hospice House in Worcester after a brief illness. His wife of 48 years Ruth E. (O'Maley) Schofield passed in 1998. He is survived by his daughter Eileen K. Schofield, two sons Peter L. Schofield, Dr. Michael J. Schofield and his companion of 31 years Dr. Paula Orcutt, one granddaughter Molly K....
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Judith M. TAYLOR
June 2, 1952 - February 3, 2010
Judith M. (Tebo) Taylor 58, passed February 3, 2010 from medical complications after being stricken ill at home. She is survived by her children Jennifer M. Paquette and her companion Les Cook with whom Judith lived, Anthony R. Ordaz and his wife Jennifer of Worcester, Nicholas D. Cassano and his wife Brook of Tampa FL, her mother Maria Adela (Lombana) Tebo, one sister, Jeannette Maranda and...
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Lillian M. BOUCHER
November 22, 1916 - January 30, 2010
GRAFTON: Lillian M. (Roche) Boucher, 93 passed away peacefully Saturday January 30, 2010 after a brief illness. She is survived by four children, daughters Pamela Jones and her husband Richard of North Grafton, Susan Mathieu of Millbury, sons John Boucher of Worcester, Jeffrey Boucher and his wife Pamela of Grafton, one sister Mary Snow of Grafton, one brother, Lloyd Roche and his wife Connie...
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Edith M. BERGENHOLTZ
February 22, 1922 - January 30, 2010
GRAFTON: Edith M. (Johnson) Bergenholtz, 87 passed away peacefully Saturday January 30, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Earl V. Bergenholtz, her three children, James R. Bergenholtz and his wife Christina of Grafton, Jean Rinker and her husband Maynard of Shrewsbury, Tom Bergenholtz and his wife Marianne of Worcester, six grandchildren,...
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Russell E. Chute
June 6, 1943 - January 29, 2010
GRAFTON: Russell E. "Rusty" Chute, 66, passed away Friday January 29, 2010 from complications of cancer. His wife of 35 years Mary Ann (Grigonis) Chute passed in 1999. He is survived by his son Kevin A. Chute and his wife Sherry of Charlton, his fiancée Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Euloth and her children Julie, Ryan and Kaylee, two grandsons, Christopher and Nathaniel Chute, two step...
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Ruth G. FARRELL
January 4, 1929 - January 26, 2010
Ruth G. (Peterson) Farrell, 81 passed away January 26, 2010. Her husband Francis B. Farrell passed in 1990. She is survived by seven children, Major Thomas J. Langlois (USMC Ret.) and his wife Denise of Jacksonville NC, Daniel A. Langlois and his wife Dodie of Largo FL, John M. Langlois and his wife Donna of Millbury, Wayne D. Langlois and his wife Michelle of Northbridge, Gail A. Ton and her...
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Donald F. Goulet
March 29, 1923 - January 25, 2010
Donald F. Goulet, 86, passed away January 25, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Alice J. (Bigbee) Goulet, four devoted children, Joan G. Beaudoin of Whitinsville, William D. Goulet and his wife Donna of Cincinnati, Alice E. Riordan and her husband Jack of Worcester, Michael F. Goulet and his wife Karen of Grafton, one sister, Eleanor MacDuffie of Harwich, one brother, Everett...
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Claire I. Anderson
January 11, 1926 - January 24, 2010
GRAFTON: Claire I. (Lajoie) Anderson, 84 passed Sunday January 24, 2010 at Beaumont at Northbridge. Her husband of 35 years Warren E. Anderson passed in 1985. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda J. Bernier and her husband David of Grafton, Susan A. Anderson of North Grafton, two sisters, Shirley Bartkus and Lois Connor both of Worcester, one niece and four nephews. She was...
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Leon J. Mackowiak
January 19, 1930 - January 24, 2010
GRAFTON: Leon J. Mackowiak, 80 passed away Sunday January 24, 2010 after courageously battling pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years Joan M. (Blanchard) Mackowiak, his loving son Daniel J, his wife Bonnie (Dorcas) and their children Trevor and Angela, one sister, Rita Beasley and her husband Walter of Millbury, one brother, Charles Mackowiak and his wife Jean of...
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Ruth L. Taft
January 20, 2010 - January 20, 2010
GRAFTON : Ruth (Lapworth) Taft, formerly of 13 Leland Street, Grafton, Mass., passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at St. Camillus Health Center, Whitinsville. Ruth was the wife of 51 years to the late Norman M. Taft also of Grafton who preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs. Taft was born in Hopedale, Mass, on October 7, 1914 to the late Clarence and Lillian (Spicer) Lapworth. Ruth was the...
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Joan M. Rochford
January 31, 1933 - January 17, 2010
GRAFTON: Joan M. (Frechette) Rochford, 76, passed away January 17, 2010 in St. Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 55 years, Walter "Mike" Rochford, three devoted children, Gary and his wife Jennifer of Christchurch New Zealand, Tim and his wife Patricia of Oxford, Stacey and her husband Daniel of Picton New Zealand, three...
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Gayle Ann Sabonaitis
April 7, 1943 - January 10, 2010
WORCESTER: Gayle Ann Sabonaitis, 66, passed away peacefully on 1/10/10 at St. Vincent's Hospital. She leaves her sister Janice LaPointe and her husband Bernard of North Grafton, four nephews and three nieces. She was born April 7, 1943 in Worcester the daughter of Bennie and Stella (Carbone) Sabonaitis. Her brother Dennis passed October 25, 2009. Gayle graduated from Perkins School for the...
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Mary Ann Hall
November 6, 1933 - January 9, 2010
Mary Ann (Piscione) Hall, 76 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family January 9, 2010 from complications of heart disease. Her husband of 31 years Robert E. Hall passed in 1986. She is survived by her children, Debbie Kranefuss and her husband Ken of Campbell CA, Kathy Gemme and her husband Mark of Sutton, Mary Parks and her husband Ben of Fairfield ME, William Hall and...
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Anna R. Mazza
August 9, 1928 - January 1, 2010
GRAFTON: Anna R. (Bradley) Mazza, 81 passed away January 1, 2010 at home in the love and care of her family. Her husband of 47 years Gregory E. Mazza Sr. passed in 1996. She is survived by her five children, Gregory E. Jr. and his wife Janet of Grafton, Jeffrey R. and his wife Moira of Hopkinton, Deborah A. Noel and her husband Robert of Auburndale FL, Pamela L. and Jennifer R. Mazza both of...
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Charlotte Garabedian
March 3, 1917 - December 31, 2009
Charlotte (Holewa) Garabedian, 92 passed away December 31, 2009. Her husband of 53 years Kasbar "Gus" Garabedian passed in 2006. She is survived by her son Joseph K., his wife Donna (Gilbert) and their sons James and Thomas. Two sisters, Mrs. Alfreda Pepka of Sutton, Mrs. Rita Lada of Webster, two brothers, Mr. Edwin Holewa of Dudley, Mr. Walter Holewa of Long Island NY and many nieces and...
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Faith A. Branowicki
July 15, 1951 - December 30, 2009
Faith A. (Wing) Branowicki, 58 passed away unexpectedly December 30, 2009 after several years of illness. Her husband of 31 years Constant "Connie" Branowicki passed in 2001. She is survived by three daughters, Amy L. Giuliano of Melrose, Wendy A. Keats of Norwood and Beth L. Branowicki of Boston. She also leaves two sisters, Dawne Guyette of Grafton and Melanie Gillis of Sterling, five...
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Jean Peterson Harvie
July 4, 1924 - December 30, 2009
GRAFTON: Jean (Gillespie) Peterson Harvie, 85 passed away December 30, 2009 after suffering a stroke while in Houston with her daughter for Christmas. Her first husband George N. Peterson, Sr. passed in 1989 and her second husband E. Andrew Harvie passed in 2001. She is survived by three children, State Representative George N. Peterson, Jr. and his wife Diana of Grafton, Captain William C....
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Helena L. Davis
August 5, 1914 - December 28, 2009
GRAFTON: Helena L. (Latham) Davis, 95 passed away at home December 28, 2009 in the care of her family. She was the loving wife of the late Harold T. Davis Sr. who passed in 1992. She was the loving mother of her surviving sons Bruce Davis and his wife Donna of Sutton and Harold Davis and his wife Sheila of Warwick RI. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and...
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Marilyn A. Farrell
June 11, 1931 - December 23, 2009
Marilyn A. (Dumas) Farrell, 78 passed away December 23, 2009 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Her loving husband of 41 years Alfred E. Farrell passed in 1994. She is survived by her four children, Kathleen A. Cammuso Boucher and her husband Roland of Mendon, Maribeth Ford and her husband Paul of Leominster, Ruth H. McClure and her husband Lawrence of Charlton and Thomas J....
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Robert E. Maynard, Jr.
November 9, 1941 - December 18, 2009
GRAFTON: Robert E. Maynard, 68, of Grafton passed away Friday December 18, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a brave and strong man who fought a courageous battle against cancer for over ten years. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Judith A. (Praskiewicz) Maynard; his children Robert E. Maynard III and his partner Gladys Valentin of Wilbraham, MA and Kathryn M. Evans and...
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Robert E. Paul
February 1, 1950 - December 16, 2009
GRAFTON: Robert E. Paul, 59 passed away December 16, 2009 at home after suffering a heart attack. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Chrystal L. (Corey) Paul, 2 sons, Wesley E. and his wife April of Worcester, Joshua C. and his fiancée Johanna Gardell of Grafton, 2 daughters, Melissa M. Fasshauer and her husband Eric of Holden, Michelle L. Noel and her husband Frank Noel Jr. of...
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Michaelina B. Such
September 5, 1919 - December 11, 2009
GRAFTON: Michaelina B. Such, 90 passed away December 11, 2009 after a recent illness. She is survived by one sister, Pauline L. Hospod, one brother, Edward J. Such both of South Grafton, six nieces, Janet Such, Nancy Lemoine, Barbara Barrows, Monica Pelletier, Elaine Bolivar, Louise Brown, three nephews, Robert and William Such and Edward Elkinson, several great and great great nieces and...
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Henry L. Croteau
July 31, 1952 - December 10, 2009
MILLBURY / GRAFTON: Henry L. Croteau, 57 passed away December 10, 2009 after being stricken ill at home Wednesday. He is survived by his wife of 22 years Angela A. (Pezzella) Croteau, twin daughters Kimberly M, Kelly R. and one son Andrew L. all at home, three sisters Cecile B. Ponton of Grafton, Suzanne M. McCarthy and her husband Roger of West Boylston, Joyce L. Carey and her husband Shawn...
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Garnet F. Corey
December 28, 1922 - December 3, 2009
GRAFTON: Garnet F. Corey, 86 passed away December 3, 2009 after a short illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Carlene P. (Soderberg) Corey, his devoted children, Roderick L. and his wife Roberta of Lanesboro, Chrystal L. Paul and her husband Robert of Grafton, four siblings, Howard Corey, Muriel Fulton, Marion Crossman, Lorna Corey all in New Brunswick, seven loving grand...
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Alice Theresa Dorney
January 23, 1936 - November 20, 2009
WORCESTER: Alice T. Dorney, 73 Daughter of the late Edward and Mildred (Bourie) Dorney passed away Friday November 20, 2009 in Spring Valley Nursing Home. She is survived by her five children, eight grandchildren and one sister. Funeral Services are Monday November 23rd at 10 am in the Roney Funeral Home 152 Worcester St. North Grafton. She will then be laid to rest in Worcester County...
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Lt. Colonel Paul J. Marrkand
May 2, 1920 - November 20, 2009
GRAFTON / SHREWSBURY: Lt. Colonel Paul J. Marrkand USAF (Ret.) loving husband of 61 years to the love of his life Patricia J. (Fuss) Marrkand passed away November 20, 2009 at age 89 after living a wonderful life devoted to family, faith and country. Father to five children, Kim Marrkand and her spouse Kathleen Henry, Tricia Ross and her husband Rick, Jack Marrkand and his wife Juliet, Mary...
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Louis H. Frappier
April 2, 1923 - November 18, 2009
GRAFTON: Louis H. Frappier, 86 passed away November 18, 2009. His wife Leoda I. (Harris) Frappier passed in 1984. He is survived by two sons, Brian L. and his wife Donna of Auburn, Gregg H. and his wife Susan of Milford, four daughters, Donna J. Kinchla and her husband Robert, Gayle A. Frappier, Marcy M. Heintz and her companion Karl Dupont all of Grafton and Susan L. Hanson and her husband...
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Dorothy M. Erickson
January 6, 1920 - November 13, 2009
Dorothy M. (Gilbertson) Erickson, 89, of Whitinsville, formerly of Grafton, passed away November 13, 2009 at Milford Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Frederic Erickson, two sisters, Helen Harwood of Phoenix, AZ and Elinor Bonin of Grafton, MA and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Norman Gilbertson. Dorothy was born January 6,...
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Millicent Stott
June 29, 1928 - November 7, 2009
GRAFTON: Millicent G. "Pat" Stott, 81, passed away peacefully November 7, 2009 in the home where she was also born. She is survived by her brother in law Eldred C. Phillips with whom she lived, her nieces and nephews, Bruce Phillips and his wife Jo-Anne, Robin Cancelli and her husband Mark, Scott Phillips and his wife Virginia, Justin Phillips and his wife Jennifer all of South Grafton,...
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Joseph J. Baskowski, Sr.
October 30, 1914 - November 5, 2009
GRAFTON: Joseph J. Baskowski Sr., 95 passed peacefully November 5, 2009. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years Mary G. (Valladoa) Baskowski, three daughters, Gloria Paradiso and her companion Stephen Buscemi, Carol Dauphinais and her husband Craig both of Grafton, Ann Gurney and her husband Benjamin of Norwell, three sons, Joseph and his wife Karen Shaw of Holliston, Stephen and his...
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Mary L. Pharnes
August 19, 1916 - November 4, 2009
: Mary L. (Rose) Pharnes, 93 passed away November 4, 2009 at home in the love and care of her family. Her husband of 65 years Peter N. Pharnes passed in 1999. She is survived by her daughter Bonnie M. Pharnes with whom she lived, one sister Gloria Longo in Florida, one brother Roy Rose of Douglas, a devoted cousin Doris "Tootsie" Scobie of Grafton, many nieces, nephews and sisters in law....
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Gerard F. Dion
June 5, 1949 - November 1, 2009
Gerard F. "Jerry" Dion, 60, formerly of South Grafton passed away November 1, 2009 after battling cancer. He is survived by his wife of 12 years Mary E. (Pageau) Dion, his mother Lorraine (Guilmette) Dion of South Grafton, 3 daughters, Charlotte M. Bombard and her husband Todd of Charlton, Stephanie L. VanColen and her husband Peter of Bridgewater, Carey A. Dion and her husband James Salsman...
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Mildred R. Chermock
December 22, 1920 - October 31, 2009
Mildred R. (Rickl) Chermock, 88 passed away at home October 31, 2009. Her husband Franklin H. Chermock passed in 1966. She is survived by her daughter Linda C. Hassinger and her husband Robert of Grafton, one brother, Louis Rickl of Jaffrey NH, five grandchildren, William, Tracy Ann, Kimberly, Reilly, Linda, many nieces and nephews including Bob White in PA and Sue Sann in MD. She was...
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Dorothy M. Apicerno
May 6, 1927 - October 30, 2009
Dorothy Apicerno, 82 GRAFTON: Dorothy M. (McMahon) Kibbe Apicerno passed away October 30, 2009 at home after a battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Americo "Mike" Apicerno, her 6 children and their spouses, Bradley and Brenda Kibbe of Brewster MA & FL, Bruce Kibbe of Port Orange FL, Sharon Savageaux of Grafton, Mark Kibbe of Worcester, Maryellen and Yvon...
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Patricia H. Murphy
January 10, 1936 - October 27, 2009
GRAFTON: Patricia H. Murphy, 73. passed peacefully October 27, 2009 with her sisters at her side after a long illness. She is survived by her three sisters, Carol, Lorraine and Barbara Murphy all of Grafton. She was predeceased by her brother William, her sister Kathleen Dunne and longtime companion John Cahill. She was born in Worcester January 10, 1936 the daughter of the late John and...
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John C. Harrington, Sr.
September 20, 1922 - October 21, 2009
John C. Harrington, Sr., 87, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on October 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nellie (Pierce) Harrington; 3 daughters, Catherine Fenton of Grafton, Linda Rosetti and her husband William of Leicester, and Patricia Harrington-Gans of Clearwater, FL and son John Harrington of Grafton. He also leaves 6 grandchildren; Carol Ann, Ann...
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Adele K. George
November 14, 1911 - October 14, 2009
Adele K. (Kouri) George fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday October 14, 2009 at the Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehab Center. She would have celebrated her 98th birthday on November 14th. Her husband Frank F. George passed April 30, 2000. She is survived by one daughter, Karen F. George and her husband Zandy Wheeler of South Burlington, VT, two sons, Lloyd F. George and his wife Barbara (Dowd) of...
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Betsy E. Norton
August 6, 1921 - October 13, 2009
Mrs. Bernice E. "Betsy" Norton, 88 of Grafton MA died peacefully at the Rose Monahan Hospice on Tuesday October 13, 2009. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years Raymond C Norton in 1991. She leaves two sons, Gary of Kempner, TX and Steven of New York, New York; and four grandchildren; Ross, Sam, Ashley and Samantha, also two great grandchildren, and numerous cousins. Betsy was...
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Simonne R. Tebo
July 4, 1912 - October 11, 2009
Simonne R (Fontaine) Tebo, 97, St Petersburg, Fl formerly of North Grafton passed away on Sunday October 11, 2009 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in St Valerian, Quebec, Canada July 4, 1912 the daughter of the late John and Olivine (Deloge) Fontaine before residing in Worcester. She was married to Richard for nearly 73 years, who predeased her in August 2009. Survived by their...
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Joseph W. Linek
March 27, 1923 - October 1, 2009
GRAFTON: Joseph W. Linek, 86 passed away peacefully October 1, 2009 after a long illness. His wife of 54 years, Lena M. (Ceccarini) Linek passed in 2000. He is survived by his two children Victoria Beauregard and her husband Ronald of South Grafton, Stephanie Granger and her husband Paul of Sutton, two sisters, Statia Boutiette and Jennie Gwozdowski both of South Grafton, six grandchildren,...
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Lucille R. Auger
January 18, 1932 - September 30, 2009
GRAFTON: Lucille R. (Lemoine) Auger, 77, passed away peacefully September 30, 2009 after a long illness. Her husband Walter Auger passed in 1980. She is survived by three children, Elaine Small, David Auger and his wife Deborah both of Manchaug, Michael Auger of Shrewsbury; five brothers, Gerard Lemoine of Princeton, Edward Lemoine of Sutton, Andre` Lemoine of Grafton, Alfred Lemoine of...
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James E. Angell
June 5, 1930 - September 28, 2009
GRAFTON / LEICESTER: James E. "Sonny" Angell Sr. 73, passed away peacefully September 28, 2009 at home after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Olga C. (Prince) Angell; six children, Joanne Hanna, April Wheeler and her husband Timothy both of Worcester, Beverly Welch and her husband John of Easthampton CT, Alice Odaffer and her husband George of Jupiter FL, Mary LaHair and...
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Grace E. Smith
March 20, 1936 - September 27, 2009
Grace E. (Colton) Smith, 73, passed away unexpectedly September 27, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Christopher G. Smith; two children, Christopher C. Smith and his wife Nina E. Jenssen of Eliot ME, Leslie E. Smith and her husband Walter K. Boas of Williamsburg MA and four grandchildren, Katrina, Carson, Caleb and Samuel. Her brother, James H. Colton Jr. predeceased her. Mrs....
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Henry O'Connor, Jr.
January 23, 1926 - September 26, 2009
NORTHBROUGH / GRAFTON: Henry J. O'Connor Jr., 83, died on Saturday September 26, 2009 after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's disease and cancer. Henry is survived by; his children, Deborah Grady of Cinnaminson, NJ and Sebastian, FL, Timothy O'Connor of Sterling, Eileen Antalek, his caretaker, of Grafton, and Maureen O'Connor of Philadelphia, PA; his grandchildren Doreen McIntosh, Stephen...
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William H. Anderson
November 4, 1935 - September 23, 2009
GRAFTON: William H. Anderson, 73 of Suzanne Terrace passed away September 23, 2009 at home after being stricken ill. He is survived by three children, Michael C. and his wife Lisa of Grafton, Kevin J. and his wife Lauri of Putnam CT, Karla Grignon of Grafton with whom Mr. Anderson lived; Their mother and Mr. Anderson's former wife Carol Roberts of Grafton, four grandchildren, Lindsey Roy,...
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Blanche M. Piette
May 3, 1917 - September 22, 2009
GRAFTON: Blanche M. (Leclerc) Piette, 92 passed away peacefully September 22, 2009 with her family at her side. Her husband Leo N. Piette passed in 1982. She is survived by her six children, Gerard L. and his wife Priscilla of Lakeland FL, Giselle Strom and her husband Leonard of Barre, Gilles J. and his wife Jackie of Grafton, Francine Long and her husband Alan Sr. of Grafton with whom Mrs....
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Anthony Winsky
March 18, 1921 - September 14, 2009
Anthony “Tony” Winsky, 88, died peacefully in his home on Monday, September 14, 2009. Mr. Winsky was born in Oakham, MA and was the proud son of Martin and Domicella (Zigas) Winsky. He and his parents, along with his 9 brothers and sisters later moved to Oxford, MA where his family purchased a farm, worked the land and raised livestock for many years. As a young man, Tony Winsky left...
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Patricia Ann Winslow
November 26, 1926 - September 12, 2009
GRAFTON / RALEIGH, NC: Patricia A. (Lonsbrough) Winslow, 82, passed away September 12, 2009 after a sudden illness. Her husband William G. �Bill� Winslow, Jr. passed in 1995. She is survived by her daughter Sue Lavoie and her husband Norm of Wake Forest, NC and two sons Richard Winslow and wife Cindy from Princeton, MA, and Bill Winslow of Milford, MA...
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Charles A. Steeves
January 13, 1950 - September 7, 2009
GRAFTON: Charles A. Steeves, 59 passed away September 7, 2009 after being stricken ill at home. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Christine L. (Thiele) Steeves; two sons, George “Gus” P. and his fiancée Maureen Doyle of Southbridge, Shawn L. and his wife Christina of Lawrence; two stepdaughters, Catherine (Isaac) Lorkiewicz and her husband Gary of Sutton, and Lisa...
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Jeanne Marie Hutchinson
June 22, 1960 - September 6, 2009
NORTHBRIDGE: Jeanne Marie (Ouellette) Hutchinson, 49, passed away September 6, 2009 at home after being stricken ill. She is survived by her two sons, Jason of South Grafton, Travis of Northbridge; her mother Cecile (LeBoeuf) Ouellette of Sutton; her brother Leon M. Ouellette of Millbury; her sister Suzanne M. Ouellette of Uxbridge. Jeanne was born June 22, 1960 in Whitinsville daughter of...
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Geraldine G. Koprusak
August 22, 1923 - September 4, 2009
Geraldine G. (Heavner) Koprusak, 86 passed away September 4, 2009. Her husband of 56 years Stephen Koprusak passed in 2007. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen F. Koprusak of South Grafton with whom she lived; Two sisters, her twin Maxine Marin of Hopkinton, Jean Kamphenkel of Uxbridge; One brother, Goff Heavner Jr. of Bellingham; Several nieces and nephews; Her nurse Shirley and her home...
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Rita M. Charbonneau
September 7, 1911 - September 2, 2009
GRAFTON / WORCESTER: Rita M. (Frigon) Charbonneau, 97, passed away on September 2, 2009. Born in Chicopee, MA she was the daughter of the late Ludger and Alexina (Jette) Frigon. Her husband Jean L. Charbonneau passed away on February 12, 1951 at the age of 39. Her father passed away on June 9, 1951 at the age of 62; a very tragic time for both she and her mother. Her mother passed away on...
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Doris M. Greenwood
May 28, 1925 - August 27, 2009
GRAFTON: Doris M. (Belanger) Greenwood, 84 passed away August 27, 2009. Her husband of 56 years Richard W. Greenwood passed in 2005. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald and his wife Missy of Holden and Dale of Honolulu Hawaii; one sister Blanche Gelinas of Shrewsbury; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was born May 28, 1925 in Grafton one of...
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Doris M. Collins
June 23, 1919 - August 22, 2009
GRAFTON: Doris M. (Perrott) Collins, 90, passed away August 22, 2009. Her husband Harold T. Collins passed in 1991. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas H. and his wife Connie of South Grafton, James E. and his wife Cathy of Dighton; four grandchildren, Amy wife of Nicholas Chacharone, Timothy Collins and his wife Jill, James and Michael Collins; five great grandchildren, Dimitri, Thomas...
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Steven Gerald Small
December 16, 1959 - August 21, 2009
GRAFTON: Steven G. Small, 49 passed away August 21, 2009 after recently being diagnosed with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 24 years Loretta C. (Vincent) Small; three sons, Matthew John Brewer, Joshua Steven Small, Jeremy Adam Small all of Grafton; his mother, Alice (Mombourquette) Bucca and her husband Robert of Lawrence; four brothers Michael Small of Worcester, John Small and his...
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Edward J. Kos
November 2, 1914 - August 12, 2009
GRAFTON: Edward J. Kos, 94 passed away peacefully August 12, 2009. His wife of 61 years, Mary B. (Barbiasz) Kos passed in January of this year. He is survived by three children, his daughter Barbara A. Wise and her husband Richard of Grafton, two sons, John E. and his wife Maureen of Ware, Michael P. and his wife Marcia of Grafton; one sister, Susan Swirk of Bondsville (MA); five...
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Irene Marie Holt
April 23, 1925 - August 8, 2009
GRAFTON: Irene Marie (Gonyea) Holt, 84, passed away August 8, 2009 in Cordova TN after a recent illness. Her husband, William E. Holt passed in 1991. Mrs. Holt is survived by her two daughters Gail P. Schoff of Orlando FL and Karen M. Goodspeed Ford of Cordova TN with whom Mrs. Holt was residing. She also leaves one sister, Edith MacDonald of West Boylston, six grandchildren, 15 great...
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Richard D. Tebo
April 3, 1912 - August 8, 2009
Richard D. Tebo, 97, of St. Petersburg FL, formerly of North Grafton, passed away August 8, 2009 at his home in Florida in the care of his daughter and son in law with whom he resided. Mr. Tebo is survived by his wife of 72 years Simonne R. (Fontaine) Tebo; three children, Jeanne Generazio of Sterling, Robert Tebo of Rossville KS and Claudette “Candy” Wilson and her husband David...
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Claire J. Goodney
October 3, 1931 - August 1, 2009
SHREWSBURY: Claire J. (Dane) Goodney, 77 passed away August 1, 2009 after a brief illness. He husband Donald J. Goodney Sr. passed in 1995. She leaves her son Donald J. Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Shrewsbury, two daughters, Judith Berglund, her husband Christopher of West Boylston, Margaret Taylor, her husband Kenneth of S. Sandwich where she lived during her illness, her companion Frank...
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Lee H. Daniels
July 19, 1934 - July 31, 2009
Lee H. (Inman) Daniels, 75, passed away July 31, 2009 after an illness. She is survived by her sons Dan Concaugh and his wife Beth of Grafton, Kevin Concaugh and his wife Marcella Zalot of Oakland, ME, and daughters Chrissa Daniels of Worcester and Barbara Concaugh of Winter Garden, FL. She also leaves her sisters Fay Taylor of Syracuse, NY and Jan Pope of West Palm Beach, FL, her...
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Richard A. Bovenzi
April 7, 1933 - July 23, 2009
GRAFTON: Richard A. "Dick" Bovenzi, 76, passed away July 23, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beautiful bride of nearly 55 years Grace (Ormond) Bovenzi, three daughters, Beth Foley and her husband Richard of Worcester, Julie Dame and her husband Ronald of Millbury, Mary Lou Errara and her husband Michael of Shrewsbury, two sons, John Bovenzi of Westborough,...
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Paul J. Burke
May 6, 1968 - July 22, 2009
GRAFTON: Paul J. Burke, 41, passed away July 22, 2009 after suffering a pulmonary embolism. He is survived by his wife Heather P. (Marshall) Burke, two children, Delaney and Jack both at home, his mother, Eleanor (Lawson) Burke, his brother, Robert Burke his wife Nakia of Bellingham, two Godsons, Nicholas Burke and Aidan Marshall, his Godmother Roberta Hynes in GA, several nieces, nephews...
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Amelia M. Morin
August 1, 1913 - July 19, 2009
GRAFTON: Amelia M. (Kuczinski) Morin, 95 of South Grafton, passed away peacefully Sunday July 19 2009 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. Amelia was born August 1, 1913 in Grafton the daughter of the late Albin and Eva (Zyromska) Kuczinski. Her husband of 75 years Kite Morin passed in 2006. Her only daughter Sister Elizabeth Morin passed in March of 1999. Her siblings Edmund...
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Richard D. Putnam, Sr.
December 29, 1933 - July 17, 2009
Richard D. "Dick" Putnam, Sr., 75, passed away suddenly at home July 17, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Betty (Sinclair) Putnam of 56 years, son Rick Putnam and his companion BJ Clark of Grafton, daughter Linda Legere and her husband Lawrence of New Ipswich, NH, brother John Putnam and his wife Esther of Grafton and sister Nancy Lemay and her husband Albert of Spring Hill, FL. He also...
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Lloyd C. Scarsdale
January 14, 1920 - July 5, 2009
GRAFTON / NORTHBOROUGH: Lloyd C. Scarsdale, 89, formerly of Northborough, passed away July 5, 2009 at home. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Martha E. (Barnes) Scarsdale, his son, Gary Scarsdale and his wife Patricia of Santa Clara CA. He was a father figure to Kelly Annis and her husband Curt of Grafton, Vicki Conboy and her husband Jim of Attleboro. He also leaves his sister Ruth...
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Fern R. Lentzner
May 6, 1918 - July 3, 2009
GRAFTON: Fern R." Gus "Lentzner, 91, passed away July 3, 2009 after a long illness. His wife Delia (Linek) passed in 2008. He is survived by her daughter Virginia (Mathieu) Provost and her husband Donald of Chestnut Hill. His first wife Irene (Crimmins) Lentzner passed in 1974. He is survived by her sister Mary Rooney, daughter Diane Sperger and husband John all of CT, his nephew Thomas...
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Joseph W. Lodi
November 13, 1959 - July 1, 2009
GRAFTON: Joseph W. Lodi, 49, passed away July 1, 2009 in St. Vincent Hospital after a recent struggle with esophageal cancer. He is survived by his mother Donna (Vincent) Guzman and her husband Jack of Newfield ME, three sisters, Robin A. Julien and her husband Curtis, Ginger M. Menke, her husband Clete and their children Joshua and Peter in CA, Jethra Guzman and her son John both in ME, one...
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Elisabeth A. Wells
July 9, 1976 - June 19, 2009
GRAFTON / WESTBOROUGH: Elisabeth A. (Wilkinson) Wells, 32, fell asleep in Jesus June 19, 2009 at home after battling breast cancer for nearly two years. Also known as Betsy she was the beloved wife and "best buddy" of her husband John Wells, the love of his life since they first met at age 13. She was the devoted mother of her two beautiful sons, Robert, 2 ½ and Samuel 14 months, the...
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Eileen M. Nealley
June 19, 1917 - June 17, 2009
UPTON: Eileen M. (Leavitt) Nealley, 91 passed away June 17, 2009. Her husband Eugene P. Nealley passed in 1992. She is survived by her brother Colin Leavitt of North Grafton, nieces and nephews. Her sister Ada Fletcher passed in 1990. Mrs. Nealley was born June 19, 1917 in Back Bay New Brunswick Canada the daughter of Eben and Helen Leavitt, came to the United States in 1925 living in Upton...
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Ethel S. Fleming
June 8, 1907 - June 13, 2009
GRAFTON: Ethel S. (Streeter) Fleming, 102, passed away June 13, 2009 in Autumn Village Healthcare in Worcester. Her husband Philip Fleming passed in 1985. She is survived by many nieces and nephews including John and Eva Kiley of Worcester who were her caregivers along with many great nieces, nephews and friends. She was born June 8, 1907 in Worcester, raised there the daughter of the late...
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Jeffrey William Baskowski
October 2, 1954 - June 12, 2009
GRAFTON: Jeffrey William Baskowski, 54, passed June 11, 2009 at home in the love and care of his family after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He is survived by his wife of 10 years Anne M. (Amour), children, Stella, Kristin and Nicholas Baskowski, his parents, Joseph and Mary (Valladoa) Baskowski of Grafton, three brothers, Joe and his wife Karen Shaw of Holliston, Stephen and...
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Jennifer A. Bloom
September 2, 1971 - June 8, 2009
GRAFTON: Jennifer A. Bloom, 37, passed away June 8, 2009 in University of MA Hospital after being stricken ill at home Sunday June 7th. She is survived by her mother Theresa M. (Cichy) Bloom with whom she lived, her longtime companion, William J. Shenette Sr. of Shrewsbury, one aunt, Adele Hiltz of Ohio, two uncles, Kenneth Foley of Worcester, Dennis Foley of Southampton MA, many cousins and...
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Marcel J. Dion
July 21, 1928 - June 7, 2009
GRAFTON / OXFORD: Marcel J. Dion, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday June 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with several illnesses. His devoted wife of 56 years, Florence M. (Potaski) Dion passed in 2007. He is survived by his four children, David J. and his longtime companion Beverly Pacher of Dudley, Marcel J. Jr. and his wife Lynette of Wisconsin, Karen A. Scola and her husband Franklyn...
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John D. Nourse
September 22, 1942 - May 17, 2009
LEOMINSTER: John D. Nourse, 66, passed away Sunday May 17, 2009 in The U Mass Memorial Medical Center University Campus after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Diana (Burroughs) Nourse for 46 years. He is also survived by his three children, Donald Nourse of Wilton NH, Ronald Nourse of Sarasota FL, Jodi Nourse-Bourque of Providence RI, his grandchildren Mitchell...
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Laura E. Ross
February 24, 1920 - May 15, 2009
GRAFTON: Laura E. (Gipps) Ross, 89, of New Hartford CT, formerly of North Grafton, passed away May 15, 2009. Her husband Albert C. Ross passed in 2003. She is survived by her son Dennis S. Ross and his wife Sheila of New Hartford CT and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Ross was born February 24, 1920 in Framingham and raised there the...
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Donald Paul Tonelli
May 23, 1928 - May 9, 2009
SHREWSBURY: Donald P. Tonelli, 80, formerly of North Grafton, passed away Saturday May 9, 2009 at home with his family from complications of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, M. Janet (Boyle), four children, Paul and his wife Justine of Hopedale, John and his wife Suzanne of Worcester, Karen Craig and her companion David Singer of S. Windsor CT and Peter and his wife...
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Cleopatra Pilvines
December 6, 1907 - May 7, 2009
GRAFTON: Cleopatra Pilvines, 101, a longtime resident of South Grafton, wife of the late Frank Pilvines, passed away Thursday May 7, 2009. She is survived by her daughter Mary A. LeMay and her husband Raymond of Grafton, her son John F. Pilvines of Texas, 7 grandchildren, Anthony R. LeMay and his wife Deborah, Stephen R. LeMay and his wife Georgette, Michael R. LeMay and his wife Shirley,...
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Albert A. Gelinas, Jr.
September 29, 1924 - May 6, 2009
SHREWSBURY MA: Albert A. Gelinas Jr., 84, passed away May 9, 2009. Survied by his wife Blanche (Belanger) and son Albert A. III. US Navy veteran of World War II and Korea. Graveside committal of his ashes with US Navy funeral Honors will be Friday May 15, 2009 at 12 noon in Worcester County Memorial Park Cemetery on Richards Avenue in Paxton. There are no calling hours. All are welcome to...
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