Frank was born on November 13, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY.  After graduating high school in Long Island, he joined the Army and served honorably, receiving the rank of first lieutenant.  He became a Texan when he married Susan Hobbes and raised his two daughters Holly and Sharley.  He owned and ran his own automotive shop, a trusted community institution in Arlington, Texas, for decades after that. Those who knew Frank knew he was a quiet but loyal man. While he...

Kim Laura (Rocheleau) Gallant, 54, died Saturday, May 7, 2022.  Kim was born in Worcester, MA, July 2, 1967, to Francis A. Rocheleau, Jr. and Irene (Ruth) Boucher.  She grew up in Whitinsville and Grafton and had lived in Woonsocket for the last 7 years. Kim leaves her partner of 7 years, Edwin Santiago, and his family, of Woonsocket; her children: Kyle Malo, of Upton; Michael Malo and his wife Blanca, of Worcester; Danielle Malo and Rebecca Malo, both of...

Douglas G. Thompson, 66, died Wednesday, May 4, in Saint Vincent's Hospital, Worcester. He is survived by four brothers: Jack Thompson, and his wife, Nancy, of Uxbridge; Charles Thompson, and Christopher Thompson, and his wife, Mary, of Whitinsville; and David Thompson and his wife, Anne, of Worcester; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Susan Thompson. Doug was born in Whitinsville, January 15, 1956, a son of the late John and Ruth (Leech)...

Kerstin K. Peavey, 59, of Northbridge, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Daughter of the late William Peavey and Judith (Lund) Albaugh, she was born on December 29, 1962, in Wadena, Minnesota. Kerstin had lived in Northbridge for the past 6 years, previously living in Natick. She loved her 3 dogs, spending time with her family and friends, riding her Harley, camping, watching football and traveling the country in her RV. She leaves her children Kristy Havey, of...

Sylvia Bedrosian, age 90, died Saturday, April 23, at the Milford Regional Medical Center, after a period of declining health.  She is predeceased by her brother, Peter Bedrosian, and his wife, Suzanne, her nephew David Bedrosian, and her nephew Peter's wife, Deborah Bedrosian.   She is survived by nephews Peter Bedrosian, of Whitinsville, Rick Bedrosian and his wife Bettyjean, of Whitinsville, a niece Nancy Sahagian and her husband Richard, of Burlington, and...

Janice (Brennan) Jurkenas, 68, of Sutton, MA, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday night. She was born November 25, 1953, in Worcester, MA, where she was raised. She is predeceased by her father, William P. Brennan, her mother, Eva H. (Gleick) Brennan, and her brother, Terrance J. Brennan. She leaves behind her sisters Noreen Harty of Barre, MA, and Gail Johnson of Sutton, MA, and her brother William P. Brennan, Jr., of Leicester, MA, and many nieces and...

Myra Beth Brennan, formerly of Manchaug, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, after a period of declining health.  She is predeceased by her husband, John L. Brennan, in 2012. Beth leaves her companion of 9 years, Neil Simpson; three sons: John T. Brennan, and his wife Ute, Sean J. Brennan, and his partner Kerri Gagnon, and James P. Brennan, and his wife Sylvia van Meerten; a daughter Erin Chabot, and her husband, Jay; a brother, Arthur McNary and a sister, Sue Hawkins. In addition, Beth...

Adele Brothers passed away peacefully on March 30th at the age of 95, surrounded by family. She was a longtime resident of Northbridge, MA, but was born in Wilson, NC in 1926. Adele was a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox and would watch every game, even the reruns. She was Big Papi's biggest fan. She loved watching the Price is Right, Gun Smoke, and Walker Texas Ranger. She also loved junk food; she could eat endless amounts of chips and Kit-Kats, and was always chewing on some...

Scott Robert Bosma, 56, formerly of Whitinsville, passed away at RegalCare at Worcester on March 17, 2022.  He is survived by his sisters, Nancy Wokoun, of Millville, Deborah Bernier of Douglas, and Sally Ward and her husband, Kenneth, of Pomaria, SC.  Scott was born in Princeton, NJ on August 27, 1965. He was the son of the late Robert William and Barbara (Wood) Bosma.   Scott loved being in nature and bird watching. He especially loved his dogs Freedom and...

Irene Mae VandenAkker, 90, was called home by her Lord early Thursday morning, March 10, 2022. She was pre-deceased by her devoted husband of 58 years, Maynard "Mike" VandenAkker. She will be dearly missed by her children, Duane (Paula), Lori Miedema (Mark), Bruce (Laura), Diane DeVries (Paul), and Keith (Naomi). In addition, she also leaves 16 grandchildren whom she cherished, 5 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Marian "Boots" Buma (Paul). She also leaves behind many...