Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Robert Bross

Robert Bross

Jan 31, 2009

BOLTON – Robert Bross died peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at the Golden Living Center, Worcester, at the age of 80. He was born in Newark, NJ on July 24, 1928, the son of Harold N. Bross and Mabel (Willis) Bross. He grew up in Long Island, NY. He had profound respect for...

Miss Dianne M. Stowell

Miss Dianne M. Stowell

Jan 30, 2009

WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Dianne M. Stowell, 56, of Worcester, died Friday, January 30, 2009 in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, after a brief illness. She leaves her daughter, Megan J. Stowell of Worcester; parents, Edwin A. and Bertha A. (Hall) Stowell; a sister, Dawn M. Clark of Worcester; four brothers, Brian E., and Bradford P., and J. Michael Stowell, all of Holden,...

A Marjorie (Griffiths) Fray

A Marjorie (Griffiths) Fray

Jan 30, 2009

WORCESTER – A. Marjorie (Griffiths) Fray, 92, of Outlook Drive, died Friday, January 30, 2009 in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, after a short illness. Her husband, Fred W. Fray, died in 1974. Her sons, Robert F. Fray died in 1988 and Wayne E. Fray died in 1961. A brother, Howard Griffiths, and a sister, B. May Griffiths, predeceased her. She...

S Marjorie M. (Jeffrey) White

S Marjorie M. (Jeffrey) White

Jan 30, 2009

HOLDEN – Marjorie M. (Jeffrey) White, 88, of Briarcliff Lane, died Friday, January 30, 2009 in UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, after an illness. Her husband of 60 years, William F. White, died in December of 2003. She leaves her daughter with whom she lived, Marjorie "Marjie" M. Rogers; a granddaughter, Rebecca and her husband Antonia Iaria of Hingham; and two...

Frederick 'Fred' H. Fricka

Frederick 'Fred' H. Fricka

Jan 29, 2009

HOLDEN – Frederick "Fred" H. Fricka, Jr., 59, of Jackson St., of the Jefferson section of Holden, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2009 in UMass Hospital, University Campus, Worcester, after many years with an illness. He was predeceased by his mother, Amalia M. (Landenberger) Fricka, and survived by his father, Frederick H. Fricka, Sr. He leaves his wife of...

Margaret 'Peg' (Chesley) Johnson

Margaret 'Peg' (Chesley) Johnson

Jan 28, 2009

HOLDEN/WORCESTER – Margaret "Peg" Johnson of 72 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 in Knollwood Nursing Center. She was predeceased by a son, Stephen Johnson. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Dr. Robert M. Johnson and three sons, Philip H. Johnson of Pawley's Island, SC, Christopher C. Johnson of Center Harbor, NH and Bruce...

S Agnes A. Arsenault

S Agnes A. Arsenault

Jan 28, 2009

SOUTH BARRE – Agnes A. (Butler) Arsenault, 85, of Peach Street, formerly of Hubbardston, died, Wednesday, January 28, 2009, in UMass Memorial, Lake Avenue, Worcester, after an illness. Her beloved husband of 60 years, Arthur J. Arsenault, died in 2002. She is survived by a daughter, Leona A. Katz and her husband Philip of Oakham; three sons, Gerald A. Arsenault...

Leo 'Paul' P. Noel

Leo 'Paul' P. Noel

Jan 18, 2009

PAXTON/HOLDEN - Leo "Paul" P. Noel, 83, passed away at Clinton Hospital on Sunday, January 18, 2009 after an illness. He was the beloved husband of Lena L. (Melanson) Noel. He also leaves a daughter, Susan Chviruk and her husband Bill and their sons, Nicholas and Alex all of Auburn; two sisters, Lucille Meacham and her husband Paul of Spencer...

Shirley (Malo) Sundstrom

Shirley (Malo) Sundstrom

Jan 18, 2009

PAXTON – Shirley (Malo) Sundstrom, 80, of Richards Ave., died Sunday, January 18, 2009 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after a brief illness. Her husband of 56 years, Warren "Chubby" R. Sundstrom, died in 2005. She is survived by her son, Gary P. Sundstrom and his wife Roberta of Holden; a granddaughter, Beth Sundstrom and her husband Bryan Joffe of...

Paul E. Nordborg

Paul E. Nordborg

Jan 16, 2009

HOLDEN – Paul E. Nordborg, 69, died in his home on Friday, January 16, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his loving wife of 48 years, Penelope (Bissonnette) Nordborg; a daughter, Kristina Nordborg and her children Amanda and Emily of Worcester.; a son, John Nordborg of Holden; sisters Jane of FL., Eleanor of NC. and Grayce of NV....

Walter A. Koenig

Walter A. Koenig

Jan 16, 2009

HOLDEN – Walter A. Koenig, 88, of Malden St., died at home on Friday, January 16, 2009. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Jean H. (Simmerer) Koenig; three sons, Stephen J. Koenig and his wife Sandra of Holden, Walter D. Koenig and his wife Cindy of Auburn and Mark R. Koenig and his wife Robin of Petersham; a daughter,...

Miss Mary M. Kristoff

Miss Mary M. Kristoff

Jan 16, 2009

STERLING – Mary M. Kristoff, 74, of Greenland Road, died Friday, January 16, 2009 in UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester, after a brief illness. She leaves her brother, John C. Kristoff of Sterling; two sisters, Catherine A. Beyer and Teresa A. Parker, both of Sterling; and several nephews and nieces. Two brothers, Christian M. Kristoff, Jr. and Joseph P. Kristoff, and...

Charles A. Campbell

Charles A. Campbell

Jan 15, 2009

RUTLAND – Charles A. Campbell, Sr., 84 of West Ave G, Nolanville, Texas, died Thursday, January 15, 2009 in Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas. His wife of 25 years, Shirley A. (Cocker) Campbell, died in 1993. He leaves six daughters, Donna M. Tuttle of East Amherst, NY, Susan A. Robison of Belton, TX, Janice M. Campbell of Harker Heights,...

S Louise M. (Pouppeville) Morrison

S Louise M. (Pouppeville) Morrison

Jan 10, 2009

WORCESTER – Louise M. (Pouppeville) Morrison, 87, of Bowdoin Street, died Saturday, January 10, 2009 in her home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She leaves her two sons, Paul W. Morrison of Gilbertville and Patrick T. Morrison and his wife Cheryl of Jefferson; a daughter, Susan L. Bonnevie and her husband Michael of Worcester; a sister,...

S Kathleen E. (Mellen) Parks

S Kathleen E. (Mellen) Parks

Jan 9, 2009

WEST BOYLSTON – Kathleen E. (Mellen) Parks, 72, of Yorktown Rd., died on Friday, January 9, 2009 in UMass Healthcare, Worcester, after being stricken ill at home. Her husband, Earl W. Parks died in 1997. She leaves two daughters, Debra E. Parks and Peggy S. Supernor both of West Boylston; a grandson, Tyler William Supernor of West Boylston; three brothers,...

S Edith M. (Wiles) Morris

S Edith M. (Wiles) Morris

Jan 9, 2009

STERLING – Edith M. (Wiles) Morris, 91, formerly of Meeting House Hill Road, died Friday, January 9, 2009 in the Keystone Center, Leominster, after having suffered from alzheimers. Her husband of 62 years, Charles E. Morris, Sr., died in 2001. She leaves her son, Charles E. Morris, Jr. of Sterling; a daughter, Nancy M. Fisher and her husband Irving of...

Ernest E. Mongeon

Ernest E. Mongeon

Jan 9, 2009

HOLDEN – Ernest E. Mongeon, Jr., 77, of Brewer Way, died peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2009 in the Christopher House, Worcester after an illness. He leaves two daughters, Leslye A. Warner and her husband William of Holden and Sally A. Nowicki and her husband Michael of Barre; a sister, Deborah O'Connor of Worcester; four grandchildren, Karl Warner of Missouri,...

James L. Hanson

James L. Hanson

Jan 8, 2009

CHARLTON – James L. Hanson, 65, of Lincolnton, North Carolina died Thursday, January 8, 2009 in the Presbyterian Hospital in Huntersville, North Carolina. His leaves his wife of 34 years, Kathleen A. (Powers) Hanson; his son, Richard J. Hanson and his companion Wendy Brisebois of Southbridge; and a niece, Kathy O'Connor of Worcester. He was born in Worcester the son...

Donald M. Krus

Donald M. Krus

Jan 8, 2009

PAXTON – Donald M. Krus, of Dunanderry Way, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 8, 2009, his 85th birthday. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Lorett (Bevilacqua) Krus; a son, Scott D. Krus of Worcester; a daughter, Claire M. McGibbon of Worcester; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was born...

Norman M. French

Norman M. French

Jan 7, 2009

WEST BOYLSTON – Norman M. French, Jr., 81, of 15 Cavour Circle, died peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 in Millbury Healthcare Center, Millbury after an illness. He leaves his wife of 20 years, Gail L. (Flagg) French; a son, Timothy A. French and his wife Elizabeth of Shrewsbury; two daughters, Deborah A. Martin and her husband Roger of Hubbardston...