All Obituaries

Southbridge...Paul L. Arpin, 73, died Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Southbridge Rehab & Health Care Center. He is survived by his son David L. Arpin and his fiancée Jill of Webster, and his daughter Mary Jane Arpin of Southbridge, his granddaughter Freyja Arpin, and 2 brothers Mark J. Arpin and his fiancée Beverley of Warren, and Peter R. Arpin of Brookfield. He also leaves 4 nephews and 1 niece, and cousins. Paul was born in Worcester, son of Robert and Veronique (Peloquin)...

Southbridge...Pauline Y. "Pipine" Benoit, 96, died Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Webster Manor after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Southbridge, born February 13, 1927, daughter of Aime and Maria Clarinda (Lamothe) Benoit. Pauline was a member of Notre Dame Church (St. John Paul II Parish) and a longtime member of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, Sacristan of Sacred Heart Church, working the flea market for many...

Southbridge...Shirley E. (Manthorne) Routhier, 87, died at home Thursday, May 11th, after an illness.  Her husband was the late Adolphe P. Routhier, Jr, who died in 2016. She is survived by her sons: Allan Routhier of Southbridge, Mark Routhier and his wife Josie of Savannah, Georgia, Adophe "Duff" Routhier and his wife Alissa of Southbridge, and a daughter Wendy Greenleaf of Ohio, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She also leaves 2 brothers: Robert Manthorne and...

Holland....Angelina R. "Angie" (Resigna) Casavant, 72, died unexpectedly at home Sunday, April 23, 2023.  Her husband of 36 years was the late John J. Casavant. She is survived by her son Marc Casavant of San Diego, and daughter Christa LeBrun and her husband Jeffrey, and their children Lauren, Nora, and Henry LeBrun.  She also leaves many close friends including Carol Curtin, Christine Croke, and Sandy Burdick.  She was predeceased by her son Eric Casavant in...

Sturbridge...May Belle (Caplette) Favreau, died April 21, 2023.  She leaves her daughter Brenda Favreau of Sturbridge.  There are no calling hours.  A graveside service will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at New Notre Dame Cemetery, 746 N. Woodstock Road, Southbridge, A 01550. Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA 01550 is assisting the family with arrangements.

Fiskdale ~ Gerard A. Arsenault, 88, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2023, after an illness. Gerry is survived by his wife of 67 years, Norma Jean (Soethe) Arsenault.  They were married September 4, 1955.  He is also survived by three sons: Gregory Arsenault and his wife, Liz, of Tucson, AZ; Mark Arsenault and his wife, Marie, of Charlton, MA; and Brian Arsenault and his wife, Carol, of Virginia Beach, VA; four grandchildren: Tara Arsenault, Grant Arsenault,...

Brimfield ~ Judith J. (Caron) Hitchcock, 84, was surrounded by her loving family when she died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.  Judy was predeceased by her husband of nearly 60 years, Charles Robert "Bob" Hitchcock, who died May 13, 2021.  They were married September 2, 1961.  She is survived by her sons, Robert Hitchcock of Charlton, and Jonathan Hitchcock of Brimfield, and by her daughter, Mary Jane Gaumond of Warren; her grandchildren, Marcel...

Quinebaug...Michael  Bergeron, 72, died at home after a long illness.  He leaves his son Daniel Bergeron of Charlton, his former wife, Laura (Brousseau) Bergeron of Quinebaug, a brother Edward  A. Bergeron, Jr and his wife Carla of Southbridge, and a niece Sarah Katz of Holden. He also leaves some dear friends of over 50 years, Tom and Barbara O'Brien of Southbridge. He was predeceased by his twin brothers Brian P. Bergeron who died in 2011, and Bruce W. Bergeron who died...

Brimfield...Susan C. (Lomme) Richer, 75, a longtime resident of Brimfield, died Saturday, April 15, 2023, at UMass Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late William J. Richer who died in 2017. Susan was born in Southbridge, January 26, 1948, daughter of the late Lawrence and Claire (LaFortune) Lomme.  She is survived by her 2 sons: Jason Richer and his wife Melanie of W. Roxbury, Corey Richer and his wife Jamie of Raynham, and daughters Heather...

Lorraine Marguerite (Tremblay) Kwiatkowski, formerly of Southbridge, Massachusetts, passed away after a brief illness on April 12, 2023, at the age of 93. She was the daughter of Corinne and Joseph Tremblay and was born on June 30, 1929, in Southbridge. Lorraine was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She leaves three loving children, her son John Kwiatkowski of Fairhaven, MA, and daughters Jane Baugh and her husband Curt of Columbia, MD, and Lynn Kwiatkowski and her...