OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 12, 2021

Ralph Leo Fantini, Jr.,75, of Upton, passed away peacefully early on Saturday, June 12th, 2021, after a prolonged fight with numerous health issues.

Ralph was born in Milford, MA on the 26th of July 1945. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Laurie (McMahon) Fantini. Ralph is the son of Ralph Fantini Sr. and Ida...

Jun 4, 2021

Dr. Meredith L. Rice (Jackson) 85, of Upton passed away suddenly on June 4, 2021 in the countryside of Vermont doing one of the things she loved, visiting with family.

Born August 1, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Gertrude (Smith) Jackson. She enjoyed the earlier part of her life teaching first grade...

May 31, 2021

Diane Worthington Czajak, 82, of Upton, died early Monday, May 31, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. After deciding her argument with cancer was boorish, and quite frankly going nowhere, Diane joined her late husband, Ronald F. Czajak who was far more reasonable when discussing things that Diane knew she was right about.

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May 22, 2021

Patricia “Patty” Ann Berg, 60 of Upton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021.

Patty was born November 1st, 1960 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She went to Seven Hills adult day health where in 1994, she met Amy.

Through a friendship developed at a group home in Worcester, Amy...

May 8, 2021

WORCESTER- Elaine M. Bourque, 88, of Worcester, formerly of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Christopher House of Worcester. She was the wife of the late Conrad A. Bourque.

Born in Dover, NH, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Dora (Labranche) Davy. She was educated in Dover and graduated from...

Apr 28, 2021

John Lewis Martin, age 93, died at home on April 28th, 2021 in the loving care of his wife Theresa and the presence of supportive family members.

John was born in his parents’ home in Franklin MA on the 4th of April, 1928. Known to many friends as “Johnny,” he is survived by his wife of 68...

Apr 26, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” Jasukonis, 61, of Oxford and formerly of Worcester, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home.  She is the beloved wife to the late David M. Jasukonis, Sr., who passed away in 1999.

Born in Augustow, Poland, she was a daughter of Teresa (Wrobel) Klimaszewski, and the late Edward Klimaszewski....

Apr 21, 2021

Richard A. McLaughlin, 65, of Upton and formerly of Natick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 with his wife by his side at Massachusetts General Hospital.  He is the beloved husband to Lisa M. (Johanson) McLaughlin.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Richard and Ellen (Herlihy) McLaughlin.  He was raised and...

Apr 20, 2021

Hubert “Hugh” Dugas, 90, of Millville and formerly of Upton, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family.

Hugh was born March 3, 1931 in Scott, LA.  He was the son of the late Ambroise and Edmaze (Ancelet) Dugas.  He was raised and a graduate of Rayne High School, Class of...

Apr 11, 2021

Edward Francis Lynch, 92, of Westborough and formerly of Shrewsbury and Framingham, loving husband of Sarah Feeney Lynch of 65 years, born on October 6, 1928, passed quietly on Sunday, April 11th, 2021, Divine Mercy Sunday, surrounded by his family.

He attended Somerville Public schools, Huntington Prep (Northeastern University), and was a graduate of the Massachusetts College...

Apr 6, 2021

Michael J. “Mike” Wolfgang, 25, of Upton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 6, 2021.

Born in Worcester, he was the son of Donna (Gorham) Wolfgang of Upton and the late Robert Wolfgang, Jr.  He was raised and educated in Upton.

Mike enjoyed hanging out with his friends, spending time with family and cherished the...

Mar 30, 2021

Mary Lou Moolenbeek, 79, of Upton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester.

Born in Catania, Italy, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Amalia (Lombardo) DiStefano.  She was raised and educated in Lawrence, MA and was a graduate of Emmanuel College in 1967. Mary Lou...

Mar 29, 2021

Lauria Grace Daubney, 95 of Upton, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center (formerly St. Camillus) in Whitinsville.  She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney C. Daubney, who died in 1992.

Born in Aldenville, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Rosa (Rougeau) Sicard. ...

Mar 25, 2021

Eugene Nagy, 95, passed away peacefully at his home in Upton on Thursday, March 25, 2021, surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Alice (Witt) Nagy and is survived by his loving daughter Dr. Sonia Nagy Chimienti & devoted son-in-law Jason Chimienti of Upton, MA; his son Zoltan Eugene Nagy of Ramona, CA;...

Mar 22, 2021

Thomas P Coen, 71, of Upton, formerly of Hopkinton, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 22, 2021 with his wife, Karen (Wojciak nee Gagnon), at his side. He was predeceased by his wife Lorna (Wood). He showed tremendous strength, courage and determination during his 16 year battle with multiple myeloma. Due to his hard...

Feb 28, 2021

Richene E. “Richie” McNamara, 71, of Milford and formerly of Upton, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at her home.  She was the cherished partner of 20 years to the late Michael Corrinet.

Born in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary (Mullen) Andrews.  She was raised and educated in the...

Feb 9, 2021

Donald R. Rivers, 64, a longtime Upton resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the Milford Regional Medical Center.  He is the beloved husband to Debra Gibson-Rivers.

Born in Worcester, he was a son of the late Ernest and Florence (Drew) Rivers.  He was raised and educated in Upton and was a graduate of...

Feb 7, 2021

Lois E. Laviolette, 95, of Bellingham passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Ballou Home in Woonsocket. She was the beloved wife of the late Jean D. Laviolette.

Born in Millville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Alice (Brummitt) Pickering. She was raised and educated in Bellingham and was a...

Feb 6, 2021

BELLINGHAM- Mae LeBlanc, 90, of Bellingham, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Ballou Home in Woonsocket. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond A. LeBlanc.

Born in West Brookfield, she was the daughter of the late Lois (Brummitt) Kachuk. She was raised and educated in Franklin and was a graduate of...

Feb 6, 2021

Paul D. Suorsa (The “I”), 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Upton, MA on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer for the last 3 years. Born in Amesbury, MA on Feb 10, 1936 to parents Orvo (Boze) and Irma (Lemstrom) Suorsa of Amesbury, MA. He was happily married to his beautiful wife,...