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Clara (Ludwin) Demers, 88, formerly of East Sandwich, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 21st, at the UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, Mass, after a brief illness. Her husband of more than 65 years, Norman E. Demers, passed away on Aug. 6, 2022. She leaves her two sons, Jeffrey N. Demers and his wife Diane Marie McNamara of Sharon, VT and Peter E. Demers and his wife Carol Barker of Westfield, NJ; her two sisters, Helen Santilli of Charlton and Florence Jedrzynski of Charlton; her five grandchildren, Eric Demers and his fianc?, Alexandra Tinfow, Abigail Demers, Grace Demers, Emma Demers and Allie Demers; and several nieces and nephews. She was born in Southbridge, the daughter of...

New Britain, CT: Frank F. Grandone, 91, of New Britain, CT passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 17th, in Arbor Rose Assisted Living, after an illness. He leaves his devoted companion, Joanna Murphy with whom he enjoyed many happy days hiking, traveling and visiting museums; two sisters, Marilyn Kayser of Kennebunk, ME and Kathleen Lawton of Holden, MA: two nieces, Sharon Hanna and Karin Kickhaus; his five nephews, Bill Lawton, Jim and Jeff Grandone, Steve and Richard Kayser; and a sister-in-law, Sue Grandone. Frank was predeceased by his wife, Linda (Schneider) Grandone in 1991; his close loving brother, Bill Grandone and a loving sister, Marcia Powers. Frank was born in Southbridge,...

Arlene W. Perry (Handy) Wheeler, 92, of Depot Rd., passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Sturbridge with her loving family by her side on Monday, Oct. 16th, 2023. Her beloved husband of 22 years, Edward H. Wheeler, Jr. died Sept. 23, 2023. She leaves her son, Bruce Shade of Yarmouth; her five daughters, Candace Shade of Urbana, MO, Deborah Limerick of VA, Rebecca Chase of St. Louis, MO, Heather Holmes and her husband Roy of Middleboro, MA and Heidi G. Perry-Gorgone and her husband Daniel whom she lived with in Sturbridge, MA; a step-son, Leslie Perry of Monument Beach; her cherished 20 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and many other family members. Arlene was predeceased by...

Margaret "Elaine" (Cowles) Wiley, 88, of Masonic Home Rd., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 11th, in Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton, after a brief illness. Elaine leaves behind a loving and extended family. Elaine's beloved husband of 42 years, Robert N. Wiley died in 1998. She leaves her son, David R. Wiley and his wife Donna of Bethlehem, NH; her daughter, Katherine W. Pritchard and her husband Robert of Keene, NH; a brother, Fred Cowles and his wife Tina of South Salem, NY; and a brother-in-law, Frank Jasko of Florida. Elaine was predeceased by her sister, Connie Jasko. Elaine is survived by her eight grandchildren: Meghan Shoemaker, Alexandra Fleming and her husband...

Margaret "Elaine" (Cowles) Wiley, 88, of Masonic Home Rd., passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 11th, in Overlook Masonic Health Center, Charlton, after a brief illness. Elaine leaves behind a loving and extended family. Elaine's beloved husband of 42 years, Robert N. Wiley died in 1998. She leaves her son, David R. Wiley and his wife Donna of Bethlehem, NH; her daughter, Katherine W. Pritchard and her husband Robert of Keene, NH; a brother, Fred Cowles and his wife Tina of South Salem, NY; and a brother-in-law, Frank Jasko of Florida. Elaine was predeceased by her sister, Connie Jasko. Elaine is survived by her eight grandchildren: Meghan Shoemaker, Alexandra Fleming and her husband...

Donald A. Cameron, 81, of Gage Rd, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, January 23rd. He leaves his wife and best friend of 55 years, Jean K. (Rowe) Cameron; his three daughters, Heather Harbour and her husband Todd of Rindge, NH, Kelly Fisher and her husband Robert of Charlton and Christine Aaron of NC; a brother, James Cameron and his wife Becky of Oakham; his sister, Joyce Taft of Templeton; his 10 beloved grandchildren, Chelsey, Zachary, Alexander, Colby, Jaydon, Kinley, Teagan, Katie, Alexis and Kyle; his 11 great grandchildren, Hadley, Nolan, Evan, Austin, Ryan, Kaydence, Kassidy, Tristan, Gavin, Hayden and Colt. Don was predeceased by two brothers, John Cameron and Ronnie...

Southbridge, MA: Marilyn A. (Ryan) Checkosky, 79, of Janet Ave., passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 20th, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. Her husband of 52 years, Robert T. Checkosky, passed away in 2016. She leaves her four sons, Robert T. Checkosky, Jr. and his wife Diane of Hopkinton, William D. Checkosky of Southbridge, Kevin M. Checkosky and his wife Marie of Southbridge and Michael J. Checkosky of Southbridge; her two brothers, Dennis F. Ryan, III and his wife Kathy of Charlotte, NC and Michael Ryan and his wife Jennifer of Syracuse, NY; her five beloved grandchildren, Sarah Checkosky, Olivia Checkosky, Grace Checkosky, Jackson Checkosky and Eli...

Ann L. (Legere) Bright, 57, formerly of Lynn passed away at home on Tuesday, June 21st, after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of John F. Bright with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. Ann was born and raised in Lynn the daughter of the late Joseph and Rita (Doherty) Legere and graduated from Lynn English High School class of 83. She raised her children in Spartanburg, SC for 7 years and Sturbridge where the family resides. Ann was a caretaker at heart and this passion drove her to work supporting and caring for those who needed her loving and compassionate soul. Ann worked for the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services where she cared for woman with...

Dr. Alexander Michael Neidhardt III, 72, of Sturbridge, MA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday May 24, 2022. He was born on April 2, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA to Alexander II and Mary Jane (Kunkel) Neidhardt. He attended Avonworth High School, then obtained his Bachelor's Degree at The University of Pittsburgh and went on to earn his DDS in Dentistry from Temple University. In 1976 Alex married Leslie Muenzberg (Sturbridge, MA) and together they had two children. Leslie passed away October 8, 2002. Alex found love again, and married Helen (Wagher) Neidhardt. Alex, or Dr. Neidhardt, had a long and illustrious career as a general dentist at his practice in Southbridge, MA where he...

Sturbridge: Michael J. Dube, Sr., 83, of Poplar Ave, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22nd, after a brief illness. The son of Joseph and Frances (Vincent) Dube, he was born in Winthrop, MA. His loving mother Frances had significant influence in Mike's life and laid the strong foundation for his lifelong successes. He attended Athol High School, where he lettered in six sports and graduated in 1956. Upon graduation, Mike attended UMass Amherst where he played collegiate baseball, was named to two honorary societies, served as president of Kappa Sigma fraternity, and sang with his rock vocal group The Shades. After starting his teaching career at Bartlett High School, he later...

Saratoga Springs, NY/Boston, MA: Francis J. Strenk, Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, July 10th, in the Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, NY, after a brief illness. He leaves his companion of many years, Gail Atkinson; his stepson, Chuck Reiley of Braintree, MA; his nephew, Robert LeBel of Tolland, CT; and his three nieces, Cheryl Bantle of Pinehurst, NC, Robyn Hawley of Binghamton, NY and Jodi Christian of Worcester, MA. He was predeceased by his stepson, Dennis Reiley, his sister, Sandra A. LeBel and her husband Raymond and his two nephews, Michael LeBel and Stephen LeBel. Frank was born in Southbridge, MA the son of the late Francis and Shirley (Baron) Strenk. He was a 1961...

Patty died peacefully at home in the early morning hours of May 28th, 2021, surrounded by her daughter Suzy, husband Art, and their youngest daughter Dani. Shortly after her passing Patty's granddaughters Ciel Powers, and Jess Raymond, her husband Zach and their sons Jameson & Archer were also able to say their goodbyes. Patty's only grandson Joshua, his wife Crystal and their children Ace, Leia, and Violet had come to visit the previous Sunday along with Patty's youngest son Chris, his wife Pam, and their daughters Emma & Abby. Patty was born at Faulkner Hospital in Boston on August 28th, 1936, to parents Richard Ely (born in Springfield, Mass) and Frances Louise Ludwick Ely (born...

Sturbridge: Elaine M. (Caron) McClain, 67, of Allen Rd., passed away on Monday, April 19th, in UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, after a brief illness. She leaves her beloved husband of 48 years, Robert R. McClain; her son, Ryan R. McClain and his wife Meaghan Sullivan of North Brookfield; her daughter, Megan C. McClain and her husband Matthew Pion of Southbridge and her beautiful granddaughter Maeve; her mother, Georgette R. (Palardy) Caron Dupont; a brother, Paul E. Caron of East Longmeadow; and a sister, Jeanne Croteau of Springfield. She was born in Sanford, ME the daughter of the late Fernand A. Caron. Elaine worked as a librarian for the Joshua Hyde Public Library...

Burlington Flats, NY: Richard "Dick" J. Cormier, 92, of State Hwy 51, passed away at home on Thursday, February 11, 2021. The son of Edgar and Laudia (Richard) Cormier, he was born on April 13, 1928. He grew up in Gardner, MA. He married the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Claire Paul, on May 12, 1951. Over the course of their years together, they lived in many places on the East Coast, including Wayland MA, Southbridge MA, Syracuse NY, Naples FL and Orwell VT. They traveled throughout the US and abroad. He leaves his children, Suzanne Willant and her husband James, Diane Freeman and her husband John, Paul Cormier, Robert Cormier and his wife Patricia and Thomas Cormier and...

Michael T. Coleman, 52, of Sturbridge, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 6th while recovering from valve replacement surgery in mid-December. Mike is survived by his daughter Shea Jillian and son Patrick Michael, and their mother Erin Coleman. He is also survived by his family in upstate New York, his mother Barbara Ann Coleman, his father Ronald J. Coleman Sr., and his step-mother Ann Coleman, his five siblings Maureen Coleman, Michele Mallett and her partner Vince, Ronald Coleman Jr. and his fianc? Catherine, Timothy Coleman and his wife Dana, Jonathan Coleman and his wife Danielle, nieces and nephews Emily Kane and her husband Patrick , T.J., Tyler, Kaitlin, Willa, Eva,...

Kaylyn E. Blair, 33, of Mechanic St., passed away at home on Wednesday, Dec. 16th, after losing her struggle with addiction. She leaves her two sons, Ayden Blair and Cameron Nimmo of Holland; her mother, Gerilyn L. Labonte and her husband Richard of Holland; her father, Allan W. Blair, Jr. of Southbridge; her sister, Chelsea L. Lowe and her husband Bradley of E. Brookfield; her maternal grandmother, Nancy B. Peck of Greenfield; a half-brother, Dillon Young of Southbridge; a half-sister, Beth Ann Young of Southbridge; and her niece, Mila A. Lowe. Kaylyn was predeceased by her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth A. Adams. She was born in Southbridge. Kaylyn enjoyed camping, reading, and...

David J. "Poppy" "Bubba" Stella, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Nov. 29th. He leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Sandra J. (Haskins) Stella; his three children, Steven Stella and his wife Marilyn of Southbridge, Kimberly Wirtanen and her husband Robert of Leicester and Michele Rusch and her husband Bryan of Baldwinville; and his four grandchildren, Sarah Rusch, Benjamin Rusch, Megan Stella and Cameron Stella. He was predeceased by his sons, Richard Stella in 1964 and David J. Stella, Jr. in 2008. He was born in Pittsfield on Aug. 27, 1941 the son of Joseph J. and Genevieve M. (Turner) Stella. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5th from the Daniel T....

Ft. Myers, FL / Sturbridge: Thomas Herold Hitchcock "Tom" of Sturbridge, MA / Ft. Myers, FL died on Tuesday, Aug. 25th in Ft. Myers, FL. Tom is survived by his wife Barbara; his children, Linda A. Hitchcock of Gig Harbor, WA; Nancy J. McGrade of College Grove, TN; stepson John R. Mulligan of Boston, MA and three grandchildren, Kyle T. McGrade, Erin R. McGrade, and Alexandra A. Mulligan. He was predecease by his first wife of 23 years, Sarah (Attig) Hitchcock. Tom was born in Waverly, MO, the son of Ralph Herold Hitchcock and M. Elizabeth Thomas. Tom graduated from North Quincy High School in 1955. Upon graduation Tom was employed as a mechanical draftsman with Jackson & Moreland...

Margaret S. (McMahon) Provost, 90, of Christopher Heights, Webster, formerly of Southbridge, died Saturday August 8th, in the Jewish Healthcare Center of Worcester, after a short illness. She was the loving wife of Richard H. Provost, who predeceased her in 2013. She was also predeceased by her son, Thomas J. Bousquet. She leaves her daughter, Paula M. Bousquet and her partner, William Bugai, of Durham, CT; her son, David R. Bousquet of Bethlehem, PA; sisters, Catherine Svedberg and Patricia McMahon, both of Southbridge; and sisters-in-law, Shirley McMahon of Sun City Center, FL, and Amber McMahon of Woodbridge, VA; as well as a step-daughter, Judy Donley of Parkman, WY, and step-sons,...

Charlton, MA: Brian D. Mitchell, 70, formerly of Manchester, CT, passed away on Friday, March 6, in the St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after a long illness. He leaves his longtime companion, Paula M. Quattrocchi of Charlton; his son, Brian M. Mitchell of Springfield, MA; his daughter, Wendy Serville of Glastonbury, CT; his two sisters, Karen Hartley of Manchester, CT and Marilyn Seeley and her husband Pudge of East Hartford, CT; his grandchildren, Vanessa McCollum and her husband Steven, Alyssa Serville, Nicholas Powel, Alanna Serville, Rebecca Serville, Dominique Woods and Stephen Woods; great grandchildren, Aiden, Sean and Maverick; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...

Marlboro: Robert R. Gaumond, 69, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 3rd, in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, after a long illness. He leaves his brother, Richard F. Gaumond of Sturbridge and his sister, Patricia A. Gaumond of Sturbridge. He was born in Southbridge the son of the late Francois A. and Rejane G. (LeBoeuf) Gaumond. Bob received his bachelor's degree in 1972 from Assumption College and later received his master's degree in 1980 from Fitchburg State College. Bob worked at the Dollar Tree in Marlboro before retiring in recent years. He previously worked as a driver for ADESA Boston an auto auctioneer in Framingham. He was a member of the Crossroads Community Church in...