All Obituaries

Sturbridge...Rachel C. (Bonnette) Vilandre, 91,  was called home to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, at The Overlook in Charlton after a long battle with dementia. Rachel was born April 5, 1929  in Southbridge MA to the late Evelyn (Guillette) and Antonio Bonnette. She lived in Sturbridge all of her life. She was predeceased by her sister, Lorraine Breen of Southbridge. She is survived by  her 4 children, Sharon (Vilandre) Gardner of Woodstock CT, Randall Vilandre and his...

Sturbridge - James Mayer, 73, died at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, following a brief illness. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith (Rivera) Mayer.  They were married June 15, 1969.  He is also survived by their daughters, Evelyn Mayer Leung, and her husband Keenan, of Queens, NY, and Aileen Mayer, and her partner Michael Braga, of Sturbridge, MA; his grandchildren, Emma and Erik Leung of Queens, NY; 2 brothers, John Mayer of...

Webster - Raymond Anctil, 74, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Ray is survived by his wife of 45 years, MaryAnn (Grzembski) Anctil.  They were married March 28, 1975.  He is also survived by their daughter, Kerry Belanger, of Dudley; his granddaughter, Arianna Belanger, of Dudley; his brother, Elton Anctil, and his wife, Cecile; as well as nephews and nieces.  He was predeceased by his brothers Daniel and Dennis Anctil. Born in Southbridge, MA, on...

Lauren Elizabeth Herbert Obituary Our hearts are broken by the unexpected passing of Lauren, our beloved daughter and sister. The vivacious, fun loving, adventuresome spirit that was uniquely hers is so sadly missed. Her huge smile, winning friendly spirit and determination to be her own person fill our memories and will not be forgotten. Compassionate by nature, she staunchly defended her friends and championed her beliefs. She was an animal lover, particularly dogs and her first dog...

Aida Alicea, 56, of Southbridge died peacefully on May 18, 2020.  It is comforting to believe that she was carried on wings of angels to her Heavenly rest. Aida is survived by her life partner, Shawn Severns.  Aida is also survived by her mother Lydia Alicea of Charlton and by her two brothers, Geraldo Alicea and his wife Rosemarie of Charlton, and Alberto Alicea and his wife Janet of Sanford, North Carolina.   Aida will be lovingly missed and remembered by her nieces and...

New Hampshire/Southbridge...“In loving memory of Theresa “Teri” Webber Farr. Teri grew up and went to school in Southbridge, MA. She spoke fondly of playing in the softball league in Southbridge throughout her youth with her 2 sisters, Linda and Elizabeth “Betty”. Teri moved to NH in the early 80’s where she and her late husband William J. Farr raised their family.  Teri worked in sales for many years and was always “leading the board” no...

Southbridge...David P. Trifone, 69, passed away at his home on Sunday May 10,2020 after a long illness.   He is survived by his daughter Amber (Trifone) Pagan and her husband Victor of Southbridge, his son Jason Trifoneof Southbridge and his son Jeff Trifone of Raynham and his girlfriend Brooke.  He also leaves behind 4 brothers, Raymond Trifone and Richard Trifone both of Worcester, Anthony Trifone of Belchertown, and John and his wife June Trifone of Southbridge, and 2 sisters...

Alice (Petit) LaBarge passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 in Tolland, CT. Alice was born in Southbridge, MA on January 21, 1936 to the late Alberic and Jeanette (Poirier) Petit.  Alice grew up in Southbridge where she met and married the love of her life, Donald A. LaBarge, on September 18, 1954.  Alice and Donald lived in Southbridge until 1963 when they moved to Tolland.  Alice’s main and most rewarding occupation was a stay-at-home Mom where she excelled.  She...

Winthrop/Southbridge - Lucille H. (Lusignan) Auclair, 91, formerly of Southbridge, died May 5, 2020, at the Katzman Family Center for Living in Winthrop, MA, following an illness. Mrs. Auclair's husband, Arthur R. Auclair, died February 6, 2002.  They were married November 16, 1957.  She is survived by 3 sons, William A. Auclair and his wife, Susan, of Santa Clara, CA, John Auclair and his former wife, Linda, of Southbridge, MA, and Thomas R. Auclair and his wife,...

Joshua Mellen, 32, of Uxbridge, MA was suddenly called home on Saturday morning, May 2nd, after fighting a long, arduous battle with addiction. Joshua is survived by his mother Deborah Lockhart Smart; his significant other and love of his life, Kristy Fisher, and their two children Brock Mellen (age five) and Maizie “monkey-butt” Mellen (age two); his loving sister Ashley Mellen and his nephew Talon Wayne Mooney; his brother Alex Mellen; his maternal grandfather Ronald...