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UMI Obituaries, 1990-1997 Supplement

Headline: OBITUARY Eleanor Nobile of Lynn, at 25, worked at tow co.
Publication Date: October 05, 1995
Source: Boston Herald
Page: 069
Subjects:
Region: Boston Metro, Massachusetts
Obituary: Mrs. Nobile was employed at Boston Towing and Transportation Co. in East Boston for the past year. She was previously a secretary in Mayor Patrick McManus' office and also at the Registry of Deeds office in Salem. She is survived by her mother, Sandra A. (Nicholson) Prunier and stepfather, Richard D. Prunier; her father, James O. of Lawrence; her sister, Catherine A. Cappuccio of Lynn; her paternal grandparents, James and Kay (DeMaria) of Lynn; and friend Jack C. Ravagno of Middleton. A funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius V. Church, Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Arrangements by Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home, Lynn.

UMI Obituaries, 1990-1997

Headline: Mary P. Balfour
Publication Date: April 23, 1994
Source: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
Page: 59
Subjects:
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: BRAINTREE -- Mary Catherine (Prunier) Balfour, 61, of Braintree, a homemaker, died Friday at the Elihu White Nursing Home in East Braintree after a long illness. Mrs. Balfour was born in Quincy. She is survived by her husband, Harry Balfour; two sons, Kevin Balfour of Brockton and Paul Balfour of Greenville, S.C.; two daughters, Joan Blanchard of Weymouth and Susan Armstrong of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother, Joseph Prunier of Holbrook, and three sisters, Janice Prunier, Ann Prunier, and Kathleen Prunier. She was the mother of the late Denise Balfour. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Mortimer N. Peck Funeral Home, 516 Washington St.

Headline: Mary C. Balfour, 61; was home health aide
Publication Date: April 25, 1994
Source: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
Page: 25
Subjects:
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: BRAINTREE -- A funeral Mass for Mary Catherine (Prunier) Balfour, 61, of Braintree, a home health aide for South Shore Visiting Nurse Association, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Church of St. Thomas More by the Rev. William Williams, former co-pastor. Burial will be in Blue Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Balfour, who formerly worked at East Junior High School, died Friday in the Elihu White Nursing Home in East Braintree after a long illness. She also was a bookkeeper for the former Quincy Trust Co. in Quincy Square. She was a communicant at the Church of St. Thomas More and active in the religious activities. Mrs. Balfour was born, raised and educated in Quincy and took bookkeeping and accounting courses in Boston. She is survived by her husband, Harrison W. "Harry" Balfour; two sons, Kevin R. Balfour of Brockton and Paul H. Balfour of Greenville, S.C.; two daughters, Joan E. Blanchard of Weymouth and Susan M. Armstrong of West Palm Beach, Fla.; a brother, Joseph Prunier of Holbrook; and three sisters, Janice Gustafson and Ann Faulkner, both of Tucson, Ariz., and Kathleen Thomas of Quincy; and nine grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Denise Balfour. Visiting is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Mortimer N. Peck Funeral Home, 516 Washington St. Burial will be in Blue Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation, 1 Kendall Square, Bldg. 200, Cambridge 02139.

Headline: Grace M. Prunier, 88
Publication Date: November 21, 1990
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A7
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: Grace M. (Birtz) Prunier, 88, of the Pickard Presbyterian Convalescent Center, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of 13 Orient St., Worcester, died Monday in the center. Her husband, Oscar S. Prunier, died in 1968. Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., is directing arrangements.

Headline: Grace M. Prunier, 88
Publication Date: November 22, 1990
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: C18
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: Grace M. (Birtz) Prunier, 88, formerly of 13 Orient St., died Monday in Pickard Presbyterian Convalescent Center, Albuquerque, N.M. Her husband, Oscar S. Prunier, died in 1968. She leaves a son, Gerard R. Prunier of Ridgecrest, Calif.; three daughters, Lorraine C. Bonnette of Albuquerque, Jeanet R. Strohhofer of Hampton, Va., and Pauline P. Goltry of Lowman, N.Y.; two brothers, Emile J. Birtz of Worcester and Roland Birtz of Oakham; a sister, Cecile M. Prunier of Worcester; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Elzear and Donalda (Thouin) Birtz, and moved to New Mexico 18 years ago. The funeral will be tomorrow with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 35 Hamilton St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., is in charge of arrangements.

Headline: Doris McCormick, 93
Publication Date: September 24, 1990
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: C4
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: LEICESTER - Doris (Beauregard) McCormick, 93, formerly of Cherry Valley, died Saturday in Park Terrace Nursing Home, 39 Queen St., Worcester. Her husband, Earl R. McCormick, died in 1961. She leaves three grandsons, John E. Murphy of Bourne, John McCormick of Worcester and Raymond Wessman of Rochester, N.Y.; and several great-grandchildren. A son, George McCormick of Cherry Valley, died in 1978. Another son, John McCormick of Cherry Valley, died in 1952. Her daughter, Vivian Wessman of Cherry Valley and Worcester, died in 1978. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Napoleon and Elmira (Prunier) Beauregard, and lived many years in Cherry Valley before returning to Worcester in 1977. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. tomorrow in Morrison Funeral Home, 1131 Main St. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Headline: Albina R. Surprise, 75
Publication Date: July 21, 1991
Source: Sunday Telegram Worcester, MA
Page: B10
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: Albina R. (Gouin) Surprise, 75, of 1853 North Brookfield Road, Oakham, formerly of 23 Orient St., Worcester, died Thursday in her home. Her husband of 44 years, John A. Surprise, died in 1984. She leaves two sons, John J. Surprise of Claremont, N.H. and Donald H. Surprise of Oxford; two daughters, Marie T. Flynt of Newport, N.H., and Jan A. Collette of Oakham, with whom she lived; three brothers, Frank C., Joseph A. and Edward Gouin, all of Charlton; three sisters, Marie Leblond of Spencer, Anna Langlois of Charlton and Octavia A. Donohue of Worcester; eight grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Charlton, daughter of Joseph C. and Albina I. (Prunier) Gouin, and lived many years in Charlton and Worcester before moving to Oakham last September. Mrs. Surprise once worked at American Optical Corp. in Southbridge. She was a member of St. Stephen Church and its Legion of Mary. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Stephen Church, 357 Grafton St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hour at the funeral home will be from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. tomorrow. The family requests that flowers be ommitted. Memorial contributions may be made instead to the Hospice Program, Visiting Nurse Association of Central Massachusetts, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, 01608.

Headline: Cecile M. Prunier, 80
Publication Date: June 24, 1991
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A7
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: Cecile M. (Birtz) Prunier, 80, of 11 Marble St., formerly of 25 Branch St., died yesterday in her home after an illness. Her husband, Ernest R. Prunier, died in 1979. She leaves a son, Gary E. Prunier of Princeton; two daughters, Judith S. Mattress and Theresa C. Turgeon, both of Worcester; two brothers, Emile Birtz of Worcester and Roland Birtz of Oakham; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. A daughter, Carol C. Gibson of Worcester, died in 1977. A sister, Grace M. Prunier of Albuquerque, N.M., died last November. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Elzear and Donalda (Thouin) Birtz, and lived here all her life. She was a clerk for 10 years at the former Birtz Market. She was previously a clerk at the former John C. MacInnes Co. department store. Mrs. Prunier was a member of St. Joseph's Church and the former St. Joseph's School Mothers Club. She was a former member of the parish Dames of St. Anne. The funeral will be held Wednesday from Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 35 Hamilton St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made instead to the Memorial Fund of St. Joseph's Church, 41 Hamilton St., Worcester, 01604; or the Hospice Program, Visiting Nurse Association of Central Massachusetts, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, 01608.

Headline: Joseph D. Lazure, 79
Publication Date: May 23, 1991
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: C8
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: OXFORD - Joseph D. Lazure, 79, of 10 1/2 Maple Ave., North Oxford, died Tuesday in Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge. His first wife, Mary Ann (Ethier) Lazure, died in 1970. He leaves his wife, Belva (St. John) Morin Lazure; two sons, Eddie Lussier of Signal Hill, Calif., and Leonard J. Lazure of Southbridge; two daughters, A. Celine Courtemanche of Largo, Fla., and Pauline H. Prunier of Southbridge; three stepsons, Ronald Morin of Southbridge, Roland Morin of Sterling and Richard Morin of North Oxford; a stepdaughter, Lorraine Reilly of Charlton; 19 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was born in Southbridge, son of Albert and Florina (St. Jean) Lazure. Mr. Lazure worked in the lens division of American Optical Corp. in Southbridge for 43 years, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the American Optical Quarter Century Club and the Southbridge Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. The funeral will be tomorrow from Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, 156 Main St., Fiskdale. Burial will be in St. George Cemetery, Paige Hill, Southbridge. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made instead to the American Cancer Society, 7 Oak St., Worcester, 01609; or to Harrington Memorial Hospital, 100 South St., Southbridge, 01550.

Headline: Doris M. Prunier, 71
Publication Date: February 27, 1991
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: C8
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: OXFORD - Doris M. (Champagne) Prunier, 71, of Charlton Street, died last night in the University of Massachusetts Hospital, Worcester, after an illness. She leaves her husband, Harris J. Prunier; two sons, Harris J. Prunier Jr. of Southbridge and Henry D. Prunier of Brimfield; two daughters, Jo Ann M. Puchalski of Dudley, and Dianne L. Langone of Charlton; a sister, Helen Connelly of San Diego; nine grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Another son, Mark P. Prunier, died in 1980. Born in Southbridge, she was a daughter of Charles and Margaret (Cormier) Champagne. She lived in Southbridge many years, in Charlton for five years, and in Oxford for 41 years. Mrs. Prunier was a member of St. Roch's Church. She and her husband celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary in April. The funeral will be held Friday from Lullmann-Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Roch's Church, 334 Main St. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours at the funeral home are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow The family requests that flowers be omitted. Memorial contributions may be made instead to Oncology Department, UMass Medical Center, 55 Lake Ave. North, Worcester 01605.

Headline: Nancy M. Prunier, 59
Publication Date: August 29, 1992
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A4
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: CHARLTON - Nancy M. (Stone) Prunier, 59, of Bay Path Road died yesterday in Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, after a short illness. She leaves her husband of 31 years, Edward C. Prunier; three sons, Edward C. Prunier Jr. of Franklin, Gregory J. Prunier of Moosup, Conn., and Wayne S. Prunier of Webster; a daughter, Dawn M. Myers of Lowell; a brother, Donald R. Stone of Charlton; two sisters, Betty A. Ellis of Charlton and Frances S. Bond of Dudley; five grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Oxford, daughter of Everett and Cora E. (Davis) Stone, and lived here 42 years. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1951. Mrs. Prunier was an accounts-payable clerk for 12 years at Digital Equipment Corp. in Marlboro, Hudson and Shrewsbury, retiring in May. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Lullmann-Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family in North Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 7 Oak St.; or the American Lung Association of Central Massachusetts, 35 Harvard St., both Worcester, 01609.

Headline: Josephine LaMountain
Publication Date: July 20, 1992
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Josephine E. (Prunier) LaMountain, 88, of 26 Healy Road, formerly of 6 Clegg St., died yesterday in her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Headline: Josephine LaMountain
Publication Date: July 21, 1992
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A8
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Josephine E. (Prunier) LaMountain, 88, of 26 Healy Road, formerly of 6 Clegg St., died Sunday in her home. Her husband, William E. LaMountain, died in 1986. She leaves three daughters, Therese M. Casey, with whom she lived, and Janet M. Walsh, both of Worcester, and Shirley A. Lilley of Leicester; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Charlton, daughter of Francis and Octavia (Lariviere) Prunier, and lived here most of her life. Mrs. LaMountain was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 6 to 9 tonight. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Angels Church, Building Fund, 1222 Main St., Worcester, 01603.

Headline: Josephine Lovely, 94
Publication Date: March 05, 1992
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: C6
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: Josephine "Josie" (Prunier) Lahair Lovely, 94, formerly of 152 Canterbury St. died yesterday at the Clark Manor Nursing Home, 1350 Main St. She leaves a son, Raymond J. Lahair of Worcester; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a nephew and a niece. Her first husband, John M. Lahair, died in 1950. Her second husband, Charles Lovely, died in 1983. She was born in Oxford, daughter of David and Georgianna Chauvin Prunier, and had lived in Worcester since 1923. Mrs. Lovely was a housekeeper in private homes for many years. She was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Church. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Holy Name of Jesus Church, 53 Illinois St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 7 to 9 tonight.

Headline: Francis L. Lusignan, 76
Publication Date: October 17, 1993
Source: Sunday Telegram Worcester, MA
Page: B12
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WEBSTER - Francis L. Lusignan, 76, of 3330 North Leisure World Blvd., Silver Spring, Md., formerly of Worcester and Webster, died Friday in Randolph Hill Nursing Home, Silver Spring, after a long illness. He leaves his wife, of 43 years, Dorothy C. (Pelletier) Lusignan; two sons, Marc F. Lusignan of Portland, Maine, and Jules L. Lusignan of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Celeste O. Prunier of Rockville, Md., and Janine C. McNally of Severna Park, Md.; a brother, Paul E. Lusignan of Shrewsbury; a sister, Sister Muriel Lusignan, with the Sisters of the Holy Spirit in Chicopee; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. He was born in Pittsfield, son of Arthur L. and Margaret (Maurier) Lusignan, and lived many years in Worcester and many years in Webster before moving to Maryland about 1987. He graduated from Pittsfield High School, and attended Lowell Textile Institute, later Lowell Institute of Technology, and Boston University. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Lusignan was a joint owner and treasurer of the former Lusignan Textile Inc. in Worcester and Linwood, where he worked for 50 years. He retired about 1987. He was a longtime member of St. Louis Church in Webster, the Harmony Club, the Friends of Assumption College, both in Worcester, and Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton. The funeral will be held tomorrow in Rockville, Md. Burial will be in Silver Spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 7910 Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, Md. 20814. Francis I. Collins Funeral Home, Silver Spring, is directing arrangements.

Headline: Russell E. Turcotte Sr.
Publication Date: September 10, 1993
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: AUBURN - Russell E. Turcotte Sr., 74, of 8 Idlewood Drive, died yesterday in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after a short illness. His wife, Ellen M. (McGrail) Turcotte, died last year. He leaves a son, Russell E. Turcotte Jr. of Worcester; two brothers, Raymond Turcotte of Auburn and Francis Turcotte of Grafton; four sisters, Anita Garland of Dennisport, Irene Collins and Judy Nadero, both of Worcester, and Claire LaPorte of Leicester; and three grandchildren. He was born in Worcester, son of Julian and Sadie (Prunier) Turcotte, and lived here most of his life. Mr. Turcotte graduated from the former Worcester Boys Trade School. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European theater. Mr. Turcotte was a brick mason for more than 40 years for several Worcester-area contractors. After retirement, he was a custodian at Auburn High School for five years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church and a 50-year-member of the Bricklayers Local No. 6 in Worcester. He was a founding father of the Auburn National Little League and also served as a director and coach for the Amateur Hockey Association here. The funeral will be tomorrow from Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 6 to 9 tonight. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frasca Memorial Fund, Auburn Senior Citizens Center, 4 Goddard Drive, 01501.

Headline: Annette Loranger, 89
Publication Date: July 06, 1993
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: SOUTHBRIDGE - Annette (Reeves) Loranger, 89, of 301 Main St., formerly of 275 Main St., Webster, died Sunday in Harrington Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves three sons, Walter Prunier of Charlton, Arthur Prunier of Washington, D.C., and Leon Loranger of Chelmsford; a daughter, Lea A. Croke of Southbridge; a sister, Blanche Mungeon of Charlton; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was born in Montreal, daughter of Albert and Melina (Paquette) Reeves, and lived many years in Webster before moving to Southbridge last year. Graveside services will be private in New Notre Dame Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Robert J. Miller Funeral Home, 366 School St., Webster, is directing arrangements.

Headline: Josephine Casey, 88
Publication Date: July 01, 1993
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B7
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: OXFORD - Josephine E. (Prunier) Casey, 88, of North Main Steet, North Oxford, died yesterday in Worcester County Memorial Hospital, Boylston, after an illness. Her husband, Theodore "Ted" F. Casey, died in 1988. She leaves a brother, Joseph Prunier of Southbridge; three sisters, Georgianna Chauvin of Webster, Irene Collins of Rochester, N.H., and Eva LaPlant of Oxford; nieces and nephews. She was born in Charlton, daughter of Joseph F. and Josephine (Mathurin) Prunier, and lived in Oxford and North Oxford most of her life. Mrs. Casey worked at the former Thayer Woolen Mills in North Oxford for 24 years, retiring in 1947. She was a lifelong member of St. Ann's Church in North Oxford, and was active in its fall festival for many years. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford. Burial will be St. Roch's Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours at the funeral home are 7 to 9 tonight. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Church, 652 Main St., North Oxford 01537.

Headline: Francis A. LaPlante Sr.
Publication Date: June 12, 1993
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A4
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: OXFORD - Francis A. LaPlante Sr., 74, of 10 Anthony Drive died Friday in Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Eva M. (Prunier) LaPlante; a son, Francis A. LaPlante Jr. of Sturbridge; three daughters, Eva Parslow of Worcester, Theresa Voorhis of Webster and Linda Bressler of Oakland, Maine; a brother, Ovila LaPlante of Millbury; a sister, Theresa Laramie of North Oxford; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was born in Oxford, son of Joseph F. and Josephine (Mathurin) LaPlante, and lived here all his life. Mr. LaPlante worked over 30 years at the former Bayer Fuel Co., retiring in 1979. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. Roch's Church, and the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, both in Oxford. The funeral will be held Monday from Robert J. Miller Funeral Home, 247 Main St., with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Roch's Church, 334 Main St. The Oxford Memorial Honor Guard will participate in the service. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Southern Worcester County, or Samaritan Home & Health Care, both P.O. Box 368, Webster, 01570.

Headline: Bernice M. Prunier, 67
Publication Date: May 10, 1993
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Bernice M. (Young) Prunier, 67, of 42 Camp St., formerly of Linwood and Whitinsville, died Saturday in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She leaves her husband of 35 years, Raymond N. Prunier; a son, Paul R. Prunier of Worcester; her mother, Claudia (Bourque) Young Pineau; two brothers, Roland and John Young, all of New Bedford; nephews and nieces. She was born in New Bedford, daughter of Edward Young Jr., and lived many years in Linwood and Whitinsville before moving here in 1986. She graduated from a high school in New Bedford. Mrs. Prunier was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church and a former longtime member of Good Shepherd Church in Linwood. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 7 to 9 tonight. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pulmonary Research Fund, St. Vincent Hospital, 25 Winthrop St., Worcester, 01604; or the Restoration Fund of Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St., Worcester, 01603.

Headline: Eva O. Prunier, 82
Publication Date: October 30, 1994
Source: Sunday Telegram Worcester, MA
Page: B13
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Eva O. Prunier, 82, formerly of 22 Thorne St., died yesterday in St. Francis Home, 101 Plantation St. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Headline: Eva O. Prunier, 82
Publication Date: October 31, 1994
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B4
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Eva O. Prunier, 82, formerly of 22 Thorne St., a retired bookkeeper and secretary, died Saturday in St. Francis Home after an illness. She leaves two brothers, Dr. J. Edward L. Prunier of Worcester, and the Rev. Arthur J. Prunier of Shrewsbury; three sisters, Irene M. Prunier of Worcester, Sister Theresa J. Prunier, P.F.M. of St. Francis Home and Imelda E. Augusto of Shrewsbury; nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Edward C. and Eva T. (Fortin) Prunier. She graduated from Notre Dame High School and Becker College. She was a bookkeeper and secretary for 25 years at Worcester Leather Co. and 25 years at Garrepy Platers Co., retiring in 1976. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church, now Notre Dame-St. Joseph Church, and the Children of Mary and the Ladies of St. Anne, both of the parish. She was also a member of the Guild of Our Lady of Providence. The funeral will be Wednesday from Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Notre Dame-St. Joseph Church, Salem Square. Her brother, the Rev. Arthur J. Prunier, will be principal celebrant. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Francis Home, or the Little Franciscian Sisters of Mary, both at 101 Plantation St., Worcester 01604.

Headline: Roland C. Prunier, 75
Publication Date: September 27, 1994
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Roland C. Prunier, 75, of 4 Short St., died yesterday in his home after a brief illness. He leaves two sons, Charles M. Prunier of Milford, N.H., and Roland D. Prunier of Millbury; a daughter, Shirley A. Rivelli; a brother, Joseph Prunier; a sister, Rita Guertin, all of Worcester; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. His wife, Helen (Urbsis), died April 9th. He was born in Worcester, son of Joseph E. and Rose Z. (Harper) Prunier. Mr. Prunier was a bricklayer many years and worked for J. S. Prunier & Sons as well as other area contractors. He retired in 1977. He graduated from St. John's High School in 1938 and was an all-star football player there. Mr. Prunier was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a gold card member of Worcester Bricklayers, Local 6. He had been a member there since 1939, a trustee for 25 years and financial secretary for three years. Mr. Prunier was a member of St. John's Church. The funeral will be Thursday from Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., with a 9:30 a.m. Mass in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours at the funeral home are 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice Program of the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Massachusetts, Inc., 120 Thomas St., Worcester 01608.

Headline: Suzanne Prunier, 24, Malden stabbing victim
Publication Date: July 16, 1994
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: AUBURN - Suzanne M. Prunier, 24, of 18 Chestnut St., Malden, formerly of 8 Old Colony Road, was stabbed to death Thursday night in her home. She leaves her parents, Omer Prunier Jr. and Ellen (Enman) Prunier; two brothers, Paul and John Prunier; two sisters, Nicole and Michelle Prunier, all of Auburn; her paternal grandmother, Olive Prunier of Grafton; her maternal grandmother, Louise Enman of Auburn; uncles and aunts. She was born in Oxford and lived here most of her life before moving to Malden in 1992. She graduated with honors from Holy Name High School, Worcester, in 1987. In high school, she was active in the art and theater programs, and worked on the yearbook staff. As a senior, she received an honorable mention in the Boston Globe's scholastic art contest. She earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1992. At UMass, she received the Chancellor's Scholarship. Miss Prunier was a recruiting and training coordinator at Night Rider Copy Service in Boston. The funeral will be Monday from Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St. Her uncle, the Rev. Fred M. Enman, S.J., will be the principal celebrant. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours at the funeral home are 2 to 6 p.m. tomorrow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Matthew 25, 49 Blake St., Newton, 02160.

Headline: Rita M. MacIlvane, 80
Publication Date: April 23, 1994
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: SHREWSBURY - Rita M. (Prunier) MacIlvane, 80, of 244 South Quinsigamond Ave. died yesterday in her home after a long illness. She leaves her husband, Donald H. MacIlvane Sr.; a son, Donald H. MacIlvane Jr. of Hopkinton; a daughter, Donna L. Moody of Shrewsbury; a sister, Clara Fortin of Worcester; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of Edward and Clara (Auge) Prunier, and lived here more than 50 years. Mrs. MacIlvane was an electronics assembler at Webster Industries and Cornell-Dubilier Electric Corp., both in Worcester, for many years before she retired. She was a member of St. Anne's Church and the former Walter J. Smith Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. The funeral will be held Monday from Howard C. Allen Funeral Home, 653 Main St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Massachusetts, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, 01608.

Headline: Helen Prunier, 80
Publication Date: April 11, 1994
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Helen (Urbsis) Prunier, 80, of 4 Short St., died Saturday in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She leaves her husband of 43 years, Roland C. Prunier; two sons, Charles M. Prunier of Milford, N.H., and Roland D. Prunier of Millbury; a daughter, Shirley A. Rivelli of Worcester; a brother, Robert Urbsis of Worcester; three grandsons; five great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Constantis and Mary (Godavitch) Urbsis and lived here all her life. She graduated from Commerce High School. Mrs. Prunier was a member of St. John's Church. The funeral will be Wednesday from Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, 40 Temple St. Entombment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours in the funeral home are 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.

Headline: Helen Prunier, 80
Publication Date: April 10, 1994
Source: Sunday Telegram Worcester, MA
Page: B11
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Helen (Urbsis) Prunier, 80, of 4 Short St. died yesterday in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Headline: Rivelli infant
Publication Date: February 01, 1994
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B4
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Danielle Rivelli, infant daughter of Daniel J. and Susan O. (Corridori) Rivelli of 19 Burghardt St., died Friday shortly after birth in The Medical Center of Central Massachusetts - Memorial. Besides her parents, she leaves her paternal grandfather, James V. Rivelli of Leicester; her paternal grandmother, Shirley A. (Prunier) Rivelli; her maternal grandmother, Virginia (Margoupis) Corridori; her paternal great-grandparents, Roland and Helen (Urbsis) Prunier, all of Worcester; uncles and aunts. Funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. O'Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Ave., is directing arrangements.

Headline: Walter W. Prunier, 73; awarded Bronze Star
Publication Date: August 06, 1995
Source: Sunday Telegram Worcester, MA
Page: B6
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: CHARLTON - Walter W. "McGee" Prunier, 73, of 112 Southbridge Road, a World War II Army veteran, died yesterday at home after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Ida R. (Ianiccheri) Prunier; two daughters, Sandra Kilborn of East Brookfield and Starr Ward of North Oxford; a brother, Arthur Prunier of Mont Lake, Wa.; a sister, Lea Croke of Southbridge; a stepbrother, Leonard Loranger of Chelmsford; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. He was born in Charlton, son of Ovila and Annette (Reeves) Prunier, and lived here all his life. Mr. Prunier was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Europe. He earned a Bronze Star. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 27 years. Mr. Prunier was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Southbridge. The funeral will be held Tuesday from Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Route 20. Burial will be in West Ridge Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.

Headline: Stephen R. Butler, 30
Publication Date: August 13, 1995
Source: Sunday Telegram Worcester, MA
Page: B6
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: SOUTHBRIDGE - Stephen R. Butler, 30, of 389 Elm St., an industrial salesman, died yesterday in Harrington Memorial Hospital after he was stricken ill at home. He leaves his wife of six years, Barbara A. (Blanchette) Butler; a daughter, Amanda Butler at home; his father, Ronald H. Butler of Warren; his mother, Bernadette F. (Prunier) Butler of Sturbridge; and a sister, Paula J. Newton of Southbridge. He was born in Worcester and lived most of his life in Sturbridge and Southbridge. He graduated from Tantasqua Regional High School in Sturbridge and Central New England College of Technology in Worcester. Mr. Butler was a salesman for Control Systems Engineering Inc. in Woodstock. He was a member and lector of St. Hedwig's Church. He was president of Southeast Chapter, Industrial Society of America. The funeral will be held Wednesday from Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Hedwig's Church, Everett Street. Burial will be in St. Hedwig's Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital, Respiratory Unit, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston 02115.

Headline: Albert A. Fortin, 72
Publication Date: July 06, 1995
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Albert A. Fortin, 72, of 4 Dorset St., a longtime restaurant chef, died Monday morning in West Roxbury Veterans Adminstration Medical Center, Boston, after an illness. He leaves his wife, Bette L. (Arcand) Fortin of San Jose, Calif.; a son, Jeff A. Fortin of San Jose; two stepdaughters, Noreen McVeigh of Boulder Creek, Calif., and Robin Horridge of San Francisco; his mother, Clara Z. (Prunier) Fortin LaRange of Worcester; four grandchildren; a niece; a nephew and several cousins. He was born in Worcester, son of Alphonse Fortin, and lived in Florida and California for many years before returning recently to Worcester. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard ship in the Mediterranean. Mr. Fortin was a chef at restaurants in the Worcester area and in Florida and California for many years before his retirement. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. A memorial Mass will be held in Worcester at a later date. Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., is directing arrangements.

Headline: Anna D. Mathurin, 96
Publication Date: June 10, 1995
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: A5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: OXFORD - Anna D. (Morin) Mathurin, 96, of Main Street, formerly of Maple Avenue, North Oxford, a retired weaver, died yesterday in Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster, after a short illness. Her husband of 39 years, Alfred J. Mathurin, died in 1964. She leaves a son, Alfred L. Mathurin with whom she lived; a brother, David Morin; four sisters, Josephine La Mountain, Regina Prunier, Eva McCarthy and Rita Gagnon, all of North Oxford; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Louis and Rosanna (Prunier) Morin, and lived 13 years in Charlton and 80 years in North Oxford before moving here in 1993. Mrs. Mathurin was a weaver at Thayer Woolen Co. in North Oxford for 35 years, retiring in 1951. She was a member of St. Ann's Church in North Oxford. The funeral will be Monday from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, 652 North Main St., North Oxford. Burial will be in St. Roch's Cemetery. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent, or memorial donations may be made to St. Ann's Church, 652 North Main St., PO Box 488, North Oxford, 01537.

Headline: George F. Parizeau, 81
Publication Date: March 24, 1995
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B6
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: MARLBORO - George F. Parizeau, 81, of 150 Winter St., a retired machinist, died yesterday in Marlboro Hospital after a short illness. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Evangeline (Wellen) Parizeau; two daughters, Janice Potter of Crofton, Md., and Nancy Price of Hope Mills, N.C.; two sisters, Leona Horner and Venita Simoneau, both of Marlboro; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; nephews and nieces. He was born in Nashua, N.H., son of Joseph and Marie Louise (Prunier) Parizeau, and lived here many years. Mr. Parizeau was a machinist for General Electric Co. in Ashland, formerly Telechron, for many years. He retired in 1976. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served throughout New Guinea and the Philippines. He was a member of Colleary Post 638, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and St. Mary's Church. The funeral Mass will be at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Mary's Church, Broad Street. Burial will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Calling hours are 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Slattery Funeral Home Inc., 40 Pleasant St. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Renovation Fund, St. Mary's Church, 26 Broad St., Marlboro, 01752.

Headline: Richard E. Bessette, 68
Publication Date: February 08, 1995
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: CHARLTON - Richard E. Bessette, 68, of 93 Ramshorn Road, a longtime trucker and musician, died Jan. 31 in his home after a short illness. He leaves his wife, Shirley A. (Prunier) Bessette; 12 sons, Richard Bessette in Minnesota, Wayne Bessette of Ware, Arthur Bessette in Florida, Charles and Michael Prunier, and Michael Bessette, all of Charlton, Roger Bessette of Sturbridge, Charles Bessette of Dudley, Lynus Bessette of Ware, Barry Bessette and Richard Prunier, both of Southbridge, and Delore Bessette of Worcester; nine daughters, Sheila Hryzan, Sharon Bessette and Melody Bessette, all of Webster, Janet Prunier, Dorna Murphy, Bertha Williamson and Cindy Holbrook, all of Southbridge, Theresa Murphy of Charlton and Helen Lemieux of Ware; three brothers, Francis Bessette of Westfield, Albert Bessette of Ware and Frederick Bessette of Windsor, N.Y.; three sisters, Theresa Gale of Spencer, Connie Massey of Holyoke and Gloria Ringer of Agawam; 67 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. A son, Steven Bessette of Charlton, died in 1973. He was born in Ware, son of Adelard A. and Arlene (Bacon) Bessette, and lived here more than 40 years. Mr. Bessette owned and operated Bessette Trucking for many years. He was also a driver for Piolot Transportation; Marcell's Transportation; Wajer's Express, formerly of Dudley; and Harry Seder Wholesale Grocers, formerly of Webster. He once served in the merchant marine. He was a member of the Charlton Beagle Club and Webster Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a retired member of Local 170, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, in Worcester. He played country music in the area for many years. Funeral services were held Saturday in Robert J. Miller Funeral Home, 366 School St., Webster. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to a charity.

Headline: Richard E. Bessette, 68
Publication Date: February 03, 1995
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: CHARLTON - Richard E. Bessette, 68, of 93 Ramshorn Road, a longtime trucker and country-music player, died Tuesday in his home after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of 19 years, Shirley A. (Prunier) Bessette; nine sons, Richard Bessette in Minnesota, Wayne Bessette of Ware, Arthur Bessette in Florida, Michael Bessette of Charlton, Roger Bessette of Sturbridge, Charles Bessette of Dudley, Lynus Bessette of Ware, Delore Bessette of Worcester and Barry Bessette of Southbridge; six daughters, Sheila Hryzan, Sharon Bessette and Melody Bessette, all of Webster, Helen Lemieux of Ware, Bertha Williams of Worcester and Cindy Holbrook of Southbridge; three stepsons, Richard Prunier of Southbridge, Charles and Michael Prunier, both of Charlton; three stepdaughters, Janet Prunier of Southbridge, Theresa Murphy of Charlton and Dorna Murphy of Southbridge; three brothers, Francis Bessette of Westfield, Albert Bessette of Ware and Frederick Bessette of Windsor, N.Y.; three sisters, Theresa Gale of Spencer, Connie Massey of Holyoke and Gloria Ringer of Agawam; 67 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. He was born in Ware, son of Adelard A. and Arlene (Bacon) Bessette and lived here more than 40 years. He once served in the merchant marines. He owned and operated Bessette Trucking for many years. He was also a driver for Piolot Transportation, Marcell's Transportation, Wajer's Express, formerly of Dudley, and Harry Seder Wholesale Grocers, formerly of Webster. Mr. Bessette was a member of the Charlton Beagle Club and Webster Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a retired member of Local 170, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, in Worcester. He played country music in the area for many years. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in Robert J. Miller Funeral Home, 366 School St., Webster. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to a charity.

Headline: Ovila J. Laplante, 75
Publication Date: February 15, 1996
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B6
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: MILLBURY - Ovila J. Laplante, 75, of 24 Miles St., died Tuesday in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Marie A. (Loiselle) Laplante; three daughters, Caroline M. Bazin, Lois T. Laplante, both of Millbury, and Michelle A. Connelly of Worcester; a sister, Therese M. Laramee of North Oxford; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; nephews and nieces. Born and raised in Charlton, son of Henry and Ella (Prunier) Laplante, he lived several years in Oxford and five years in Worcester before moving to Millbury in 1950. Mr. Laplante was a custodian at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, retiring due to illness in 1972. He was an appliance repairman eight years at Harrity's Appliance Co., Worcester, and 10 years at Sears & Robuck Co., Natick. He was a member of St. Brigid's Church. A World War II Army veteran, Mr. Laplante served in Tunisia and Italy. He was awarded the Bronze Star, a Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. A funeral will be held tomorrow from Turgeon Funeral Homes, 64 Main St., with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Brigid's Church, 59 Main St. His brother-in-law, the Rev. Joseph G. Loiselle, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church, East Brookfield, will officiate. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester. Calling hours are 6 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.

Headline: Leona St. Laurent, 88
Publication Date: January 07, 1996
Source: Sunday Telegram Worcester, MA
Page: B7
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: MARLBORO - Leona (Blais) St. Laurent, 88, died yesterday in Westridge Health Care Center. Her husband, Eugene St. Laurent, died in July. She leaves two sons, Frederick St. Laurent of Brooklyn, Maine, and Francis St. Laurent of Lebanon, N.H.; a daughter, Lorraine Evers of Marlboro; a sister, Olivette Colacchio of Nashua, N.H.; two stepsisters, Venita Simoneau and Leona Horner, both of Marlboro; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. A stepbrother, George Parizeau, died in 1995. She was born in Nashua, daughter of Adelard and Grace (Prunier) Blais Parizeau, and lived here many years. She worked at Diamond Shoe Co., retiring in 1973. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Our Lady of the Assumption Guild and Marlboro Senior Citizens. A funeral Mass will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Church, Broad Street. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at Slattery Funeral Home, 40 Pleasant St. Memorial contributions may be made to Maryknoll Brothers, Box 301, Maryknoll, N.Y. 10545.

Headline: Ozias P. LeBlanc, 74, retired pharmaceutical salesman
Publication Date: July 21, 1997
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: OXFORD - Ozias P. "Bunny" LeBlanc, 74, of June Street, a pharmaceutical salesman for 45 years, was stricken ill and died yesterday at home. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Lucille (Prunier) LeBlanc; two brothers, Theodore "Ted" LeBlanc of Oxford and Norman J. LeBlanc of North Oxford; a sister, Theresa A. Stone of North Oxford; nephews and nieces. He was born in Worcester, son of Ozias R. and Albina (LaMountain) LeBlanc, and lived there 38 years. He lived many years in Oxford. He graduated from Oxford High School in 1942 and Holy Cross College, Worcester, in 1947. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a pharmacist third class. Mr. LeBlanc was a pharmaceutical salesman in the Worcester area for A.H. Robins Co. for 45 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of St. Roch's Church and the Germania Social Club in Worcester. He was a former member of Oxford Council, Knights of Columbus. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Roch's Church, 334 Main St. Burial will be in St. Roch's Cemetery. Calling hours are 6 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Roch's Church, 334 Main St., Oxford 01540.

Headline: Regina M. Prunier, 85
Publication Date: July 10, 1997
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: OXFORD - Regina M. (Morin) Prunier, 85, of Maple Avenue, North Oxford, died yesterday in Lifecare Center of Auburn after a long illness. She leaves her husband of 59 years, William J. Prunier Sr.; twin sons, Robert P. Prunier and William J. Prunier Jr., both of Leicester; a daughter, Janet Ryan of Oxford; a brother, David Morin; three sisters, Josephine LaMountain, Eva McCarthy and Rita Gagnon, all of North Oxford; seven grandchildren; many nephews and nieces. She was born in Charlton, daughter of Louis and Rosanna (Prunier) Morin, and lived in Charlton for three years and North Oxford for 82 years. Mrs. Prunier was a weaver at Thayer Woolen Mills in North Oxford for 15 years, retiring many years ago. She was a member St. Ann's Church in North Oxford. The funeral will be held tomorrow from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, 652 North Main St., North Oxford. Burial will be in St. Roch's Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are 6 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent, or memorial contributions made to National Stroke Association, 96 Inverness Drive East, Suite 1, Englewood, Colo. 80112-5112.

Headline: Bertha Jameson, 31
Publication Date: June 24, 1997
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: SOUTHBRIDGE - Bertha (Bessette) Jameson, 31, of 38 Morris St., died of pneumonia Monday in Memorial Hospital. She leaves her husband of six years, William P. Jameson Jr.; two sons, William P. Jameson III, Joshua J. Jameson, both of Southbridge; four daughters, Kristina L. Jameson, Sherrie Bibeau Lemieux, Michelle Heyes Lemieux, Felicia Heyes Lemieux, all of Southbridge; 11 brothers, Richard Bessette of Cincinnati, Wayne Bessette of Ware, Arthur Bessette of Orlando, Mike Bessette of Charlton, Roger Bessette of Sturbridge, Charles Bessette of Dudley, Lynus Bessette of Webster, Dolore "Del" Bessette of Worcester, Barry Bessette of Southbridge, Richard Prunier and Charles Prunier, both of Charlton; eight sisters, Sheila Hryzan of Webster, Helen Lemieux of Ware, Sharon Bessette, Melody Bessette of Webster, Cynthia Prunier, Janet Prunier, Donna Murphy and Theresa Murphy, all of Charlton. She was born in Southbridge, daughter of Richard and Helen (McKay) Bessette. She was a member of St. Mary's Church. The funeral will be held Thursday from the Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy St., with a Mass at 1:30 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, 263 Hamilton St. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the funeral home.

Headline: Flora E. Prunier, 84
Publication Date: June 24, 1997
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Flora E. (Mosher) Prunier, 84, of 75 Uncatena Ave., died yesterday in Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Headline: Flora E. Prunier, 84
Publication Date: June 25, 1997
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - Flora E. (Mosher) Prunier, 84, of 75 Uncatena Ave., died Monday in Shrewsbury Nursing Home. Her husband, Clement A. Prunier, died in 1988. She leaves a son, Richard A. Prunier I, of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren, Cynthia Stearns, Richard A. Prunier II, and Gary Prunier, all of Worcester, and Frank Prunier of Millbury; three great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was born in St. Albans, Vt., daughter of Louis and Sara (Gibeault) Mosher, and lived here many years. Mrs. Prunier was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church and St. Joseph's Church. The funeral will be Friday from Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Church St. Entombment will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of Central Massachusetts, Inc., 35 Harvard St., Worcester 01609, or to St. Joan of Arc Church Restoration Fund, 570 Lincoln St., Worcester 01605.

Headline: Flora E. Prunier, 84
Publication Date: June 26, 1997
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B9
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: WORCESTER - The funeral for Flora E. (Mosher) Prunier, 84, of 75 Uncatena Ave. will be tomorrow from Morin Funeral Home, 298 Grafton St., with a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Joan of Arc Church, 570 Lincoln St. Entombment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum. Calling hours are 5 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Among her relatives, she leaves two brothers, Edward Helias of St. Albans, Vt., and Lawrence "Larry" Helias of Worcester.

Headline: Steven W. Prunier, 26
Publication Date: February 28, 1997
Source: Telegram & Gazette Worcester, MA
Page: B5
Subjects: OBITS
Region: Massachusetts
Obituary: ANDOVER - Steven W. Prunier, 26, of Balmoral Street, formerly of Worcester and Cherry Valley, an assistant manager, died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital, Worcester. He leaves his father, William J. Prunier Jr., and his stepmother Kathleen M. (Lanagan) Prunier, of Cherry Valley; a sister, Renee M. Prunier of Brookfield; his paternal grandparents, William J. and Regina M. (Morin) Prunier of North Oxford; his maternal grandmother, Mary J. Paquette of Oxford; uncles and aunts, and his fiancee, Jeanne Costanzo of Middleton. He was born in Worcester, son of Nancy C. (Reilly) Prunier, and lived there before moving to Cherry Valley in 1985. His mother died in 1985. He moved to Andover last year. He graduated from South High Community School, Worcester, in 1989. While in high school, he was a member of the varsity football team which made the high school Superbowl in 1988 and '89. He graduated from Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, in 1993 and from Salem State College in 1995. He served for six years in the Massachusetts National Guard in Southbridge. Mr. Prunier was an assistant manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Worcester and an enthusiastic skier. A military funeral will be held tomorrow from Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Ann's Church, 652 North Main St., North Oxford. Burial will be in St. Roch's Cemetery, Oxford. Calling hours are 5 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the South High Community School Athletic Department, care of Principal Peter Vuona, 170 Apricot St., Worcester, 01603.

Headline: OBITUARY Eleanor Nobile of Lynn, at 25, worked at tow co.
Publication Date: October 05, 1995
Source: Boston Herald
Page: 069
Subjects:
Region: Boston Metro, Massachusetts
Obituary: Eleanor A. "Elly" Nobile of Lynn, a Boston Towing and Transportation employee, died Tuesday at Brigham and Women's Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 25. Born in Lynn, she was a graduate of Connery School and Breed Junior High School. She graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1988. Mrs. Nobile was employed at Boston Towing and Transportation Co. in East Boston for the past year. She was previously a secretary in Mayor Patrick McManus' office and also at the Registry of Deeds office in Salem. She is survived by her mother, Sandra A. (Nicholson) Prunier and stepfather, Richard D. Prunier; her father, James O. of Lawrence; her sister, Catherine A. Cappuccio of Lynn; her paternal grandparents, James and Kay (DeMaria) of Lynn; and friend Jack C. Ravagno of Middleton. A funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius V. Church, Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Arrangements by Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home, Lynn.

Headline: OBITUARIES
Publication Date: August 26, 1994
Source: Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph
Page: B4
Subjects:
Region: Colorado
Obituary: DOROTHY LAURA LEPINE, 71, a homemaker, died Aug. 24, 1994, at a hospital in Denver. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 2650 Parish View, with the Rev. Owen McHugh officiating. Swan-Law Funeral Home, 501 N. Cascade Ave., is handling arrangements. Mrs. Lepine was born Nov. 8, 1922, in Chicopee, Mass., to Ernest LaFreniere and Laura Olivia Prunier. She was married Jan. 15, 1943, in Rantoul, Ill., to Emery A. Lepine, who survives. She also is survived by three sons, Charles, Emery Allen Joseph and Stephen, all of Colorado Springs; five daughters, Cheryl A. Wheeler of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Celeste Putt of Las Vegas, Allison Godwin of Newport News, Va., and Ellen D. Cesarone and Laurel M. Miller, both of Colorado Springs; a sister, Lucille "Pat" Whitehurst of Chesapeake, Va.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Lepine had lived in the area for 30 years and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

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