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Charles E. Gaspie, Sr.
April 5, 1932 - September 29, 2007
AUBURN - Charles E. Gaspie, Sr., 75, of Auburn, died Saturday, September 29th in Saint Vincent Hospital after a short illness.
He leaves his wife of 49 years, Joanne A. (Danielson) Gaspie; five sons, Jon C. Gaspie of Maine, Charles E. Gaspie, Jr. of Oxford, Daniel J. Gaspie of Sturbridge, Thomas F. Gaspie and Terry R. Gaspie both of Auburn; 3 daughters, Janice E. Labonte of Maine, Dianne L. Gaspie of Vermont and Tammy A. Gow of Auburn; four brothers, John Gaspie, Jr., of Maine, Robert Gaspie of Worcester, Joseph Gaspie of Wisconsin and James Gaspie of Hawaii; and a sister, Dorothy Herron of Auburn; also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Gaspie was born in Worcester, son of the late John C. Gaspie, Sr., and Elsie (Young) Gaspie and had lived in Auburn for 49 years.
Charles was the Manager of the Marty's Mobile Park in Auburn for 50 years before he retired. He loved gardening and was an avid sportsman.
Funeral services and burial for Mr. Gaspie will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Eileen Ryan
June 21, 1928 - June 9, 2007
Eileen Rose Ryan, age 78, of Sanford, Florida, passed away June 9, 2007. Mrs. Ryan was born June 21, 1928, the daughter of the late Louis and Nilda (Hebert) Shattuck in Ashby, Massachusetts. Mrs. Ryan worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse until her retirement. She was predeceased by her husband; John Ryan in 1973, a son; John Ryan in 1993, and two brothers; Leonard (Joan) Shattuck, and Gerald (Ruth) Shattuck. Mrs. Ryan is survived by her children; Michael (Diane) Ryan, Russell (Vicki) Ryan, Andrew (Veronica) Ryan, Jody (Patti) Ryan, and Elaine (Alex) Khoury. She is also survived by one brother; Richard (Elanor) Shattuck, thirteen grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Her funeral services were held in Florida. A graveside service will be held Wednesday June 20, 2007 at 10:00 AM in St. Johns cemetery Worcester.
Arthur C. Fairbanks Jr.
August 10, 1933 - September 29, 2007
AUBURN - Arthur C. Fairbanks Jr., of Washington St. Auburn, 74, died Saturday in his home after an illness.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 Years, Rose Marie (Benoit) Fairbanks, his two daughters; Brenda Grenon, and her husband Forrest, of Auburn, and Michelle Lubin, and her husband Daniel, of Auburn, he leaves twelve grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren. Other members of his family include four stepchildren; Donald Desautels, of PA Judith Pariseau, of Auburn, Cindy Wolanski, of CT, and Russell Desautels, of FL.
He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Arthur and Yvonne (Beland) Fairbanks, Sr. He was educated in Auburn schools.
He served his country proudly, as a member of the U.S. Army.
He worked for Day Brothers GMC, in Auburn for many years, and retired from AMI Leasing in Worcester. He also worked at Sears in Auburn part-time for 21 years. He was a member of the Local 170 Teamsters Union.
He was an avid Red-Sox and Patriots fan, but his favorite activity was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His funeral service will be held Saturday October 6, at 11:00 AM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central Street, Auburn.
Donations may be made to VNA Care Inc, 120 Thomas Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Virginia M. "Ginny" Swedberg
November 21, 1926 - July 17, 2006
SHREWSBURY - Virginia M. "Ginny" (LaVigne) Swedberg, 79, of Dalton Dr., and formerly of Green St., died Monday, July 17th in her home, after a long illness.
Her husband of 38 years, Ralph R. Swedberg died in 1994. She was also predeceased by her daughter, V. Renee Swedberg in 1985.
She leaves her three children, Mary Anne, wife of Mark Chace of Whitefish, MT, Ralph R. Swedberg, Jr. and his wife Ann of Shrewsbury, and Suzanne E. Swedberg of Worcester; her brother, A.W. David LaVigne of her four grandchildren, and two nephews, David & Mark LaVigne.
She was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of the late Oscar D. and Beatrice (DesPlaines) LaVigne. She graduated from North High School and Rivier College, New Hampshire. She has lived in Shrewsbury for many years.
Following college, Mrs. Swedberg worked for several years as a social worker.
She then worked for the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC. After starting a family, she, along with her husband, co-owned Bergson's Ice Cream in Westborough for many years.
She was a member of Saint Mary's Parish in Shrewsbury, the Shrewsbury Women's Club, and the League of Women Voters.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, July 19th from 5-8 PM in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 AM in St. Mary's Church, 640 Main St., Shrewsbury, with burial to follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Ginny's memory may be made to the Little People of America c/o Craig Holloway Vice President of Finance 31481 Paseo Duran, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (www.lpaonline.org) or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Walter W. Barry, Jr.
September 26, 2007
AUBURN - Walter W. Barry, Jr. of 9 Winchester St. died Wednesday in Holy Trinity Nursing Home after an illness.
He is survived by his wife, Claire (Palmer) Barry, three sons; Kevin M. Barry, of Worcester, Jack M. Barry, of Auburn and Stephen A. Barry, of Auburn, three loving grandchildren; Eric, Lauren, and Adam Barry, all of Auburn. Other members of his family include two sisters; Caryl Dorman, of Centerville, and Helen Haughey, of Framingham.
He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Walter and Helen (McGee) Barry; he was educated in Worcester schools. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade school.
He proudly served his country in the Korean War as a member of the United States Army.
Mr. Barry worked as a salesman for the former New England Telephone Co. in Worcester for 38 years prior to his retirement.
He is a long time member of St. Joseph's Church, the Chester P. Tuttle Post American Legion, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a past-president of the Auburn Little League Association.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday from 4-7 PM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. Auburn. His funeral will be held Monday from the funeral home with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 189 N. Oxford St. Auburn. Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 300 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606
Zoran "Zoky" Jovic
December 28, 1949 - October 3, 2007
Auburn - Zoran "Zoki" Jovic, 57, of 12 Riethel Street, Auburn, a longtime Blow-Molder and accomplished artist, died Wednesday in St. Vincent's Hospital after an illness.
He is survived by his three loving children; Robert Z. Jovic, and Gina M. Jovic, both of Auburn, and Melanie Yovich, of Serbia, six grandchildren, and a cousin,Stephen Stoyanov, of Paxton.
He was born in the former Yugoslavia, the son of the late Zivota and (Mother's name and Maiden) Yovich, he was raised and educated in Europe and emigrated to the United States.
Zoki worked for many area plastics companies as both a Blow-Molder and in management capacities. He was a skilled artist in oil painting. He taught at the Worcester Art Museum. He was also an avid photographer, and most enjoyed taking pictures of his family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St. Auburn. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM in St. Spyridon's Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 102 Russell St. Worcester. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery.
Norman H. Buron
July 22, 1926 - April 28, 2007
Auburn - Norman H. Buron, 81, of Wallace Ave, died Saturday in Saint Vincent Hospital after a brief illness.
He is survived by his wife Marie W. (Mungovan) Buron, of Auburn, and his four daughters; Karen LaPerle, of Blandburg, PA, Norma Germaine of Burnsville, NC, and Linda Babineau and her husband John, of Charlton, and Pamela Brier of Millbury, he also leaves 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, and a sister Annette Mungovan, of Bradenton, FL
He was born in Auburn, the son of the late Rudolph and Adeline (Podvin) Buron; he was a graduate of the Worcester Boys Trade school.
Mr. Buron is a proud veteran; he served his country in WWII as a member of the U.S. Navy SeaBees.
He worked for 42 years for the R.H. White Construction Co. in Auburn, as a construction Foreman.
He was a member of Saint Joseph's Church and the Auburn Knights of Columbus, 4158 where he earned his 4th Degree, and Past Grand Knight.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 2-4 and 7-9 PM Wednesday, in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central street Auburn.
His funeral will be held Thursday with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Saint Josephs' Church, 189 Oxford St. North.
Burial will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park
Vivian Clark
April 21, 1926 - March 30, 2006
AUBURN - Vivian S. (Bibeau) Clark 79 of 28B Timrod Dr. Worcester died peacefully in her daughter's home, on Thursday, March 30th, after a brief illness.
Her beloved husband, Fred Clark Jr. died in 1980.
She leaves her son, Fred E. Clark, III of Auburn; her daughter, Pamela J. Paquette of Auburn; a brother, Robert W. Bibeau of North Grafton; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Norman Bibeau, of Vero Beach FL., and her first husband Arthur A. Paquette, of N. Grafton.
She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Frank L. and Eva M. (Lamoureux) Bibeau and lived there all of her life. She attended Commerce High School and Becker Junior College.
Mrs. Clark worked for 10 years in the mail center for the TJX Distribution Center in Worcester, retiring in 1990. She also had worked for the former Denholm & McKay store in Worcester.
Vivian loved to travel and cruise and especially enjoyed the time she spent with friends and family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, April 2nd from 5-8 PM in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. Her funeral services will be held on Monday, April 3rd at 11 AM in the funeral home followed by burial in All Faiths Cemetery, Worcester.
