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2 SPENCER NEW LEADER • Friday, November 4, 2011
OBITUARIES
LEICESTER — Rhonda J. (Gorham)
Soojian, 57, of 1676 Main St., died Thursday,
Oct. 27, 2011 in UMASS
Memorial Healthcare
University Campus,
Worcester, after a brief battle
with cancer.
She leaves her husband of
35 years, Paul K. Soojian; a
son, Paul K. Soojian, II of
Granby; two daughters,
Katherine J. and Samantha
N. Soojian, both of Leicester; two brothers,
Fred Gorham and his wife Virginia of Upton,
Gerald Gorham of North Brookfield and
Joanne; a sister, Alice Gagnon of Cherry
STURBRIDGE — Gaetan J.P. “Frenchy”
Brousseau, 80, died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 at
Harrington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge,
after being stricken ill at home.
He leaves his wife, Pauline Marcienne
(Tetreault) Brousseau. They were married
Dec. 26, 1955.
He is also survived by four sons, Andrew R.
Brousseau and his wife Anita of Holland,
Dennis R. Brousseau of Southbridge, Michael
L. Brousseau and his wife Patricia of
Southbridge, and Ronald D. Brousseau and
his wife Elaine of Southbridge; three daughters,
Barbara G. Grenke and her husband
Dennis of Charlton, Shirley C. Stevens and
her husband Robert of Southbridge, and
Diane K. Cormier and her husband André of
E. Brookfield; a sister, Gertrude Provost of St.
Hyacinthe, Canada; 17 grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
HOLDEN and SPENCER — Mrs. Anna
(Tachuk) Sherman, 97, formerly of Reservoir
Street, died Monday, Oct. 24,
2011, at Holden
Rehabilitation and Skilled
Nursing Center, after an illness.
Anna was born on March
5, 1914 the daughter of
Stephen and Maria
(Savchuk) Tachuk and had
lived in Spencer before moving
to Holden 20 years ago.
Her beloved husband of 43 years, George H.
Sherman died in 1985.
She is survived by three sons, Stephen D.
Sherman and his wife Christine of Rutland,
David A. Sherman of Rutland and Glen E.
Sherman and his wife Jane of Middletown,
IN; a daughter-in–law, Muriel Sherman of
Ponca City, OK; 14 grandchildren; numerous
great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
She is predeceased by her son, George E.
Sherman.
Rhonda J. Soojian, 57
Gaeten J.P. Brousseau, 80
Anna Sherman, 97
Valley and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of
Roland and Dorothy (Peabody) Gorham.
Mrs. Soojian was a graduate of Leicester
High School and received her Bachelor’s
Degree from Worcester State College.
At the request of the family, funeral services
and burial in Worcester County Memorial
Park, Paxton will be private.
Contributions may be made to the Town of
Leicester, Leicester Public Schools, 1078 Main
St., Leicester, MA 01524.
The Morrison-Morin Funeral Home, 1131
Maian St., Leicester, directed the arrangements.
www.morin-morrison.com
He was predeceased by a brother, Claude J.
Brousseau and a grandson.
He was born in Norton, Vt., son of Rosaire
and Marie-Ange (Brousseau) Brousseau, and
lived many years in Southbridge before moving
to Sturbridge.
“Frenchy” worked for many years at
Charlton Woolen Mill, and had also been a
truck driver for Big D Supermarkets, a school
bus driver for Southbridge Livery Service,
the American Optical Co., and worked at the
Mobil Station at the East/West service center
of the Mass Pike.
He also enjoyed fishing, hockey, and bingo.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, Nov. 5
from 3-6 p.m. at the Sansoucy Funeral Home,
40 Marcy St., Southbridge. Burial will be at
the convenience of the family. www.sansoucyfuneral.com
Mrs. Sherman was employed during the
1970’s as a dietician and cook for the
Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Worcester
Polytechnic Institute. She ran a small coffee
and donut shop called the Health Fare in her
home in Spencer. She also worked at Kleven’s
Shoe in Spencer.
Mrs. Sherman enjoyed cooking for special
occasions, baking and she had a love for gardening.
She was a member of the Spencer United
Methodist Church.
Mrs. Sherman’s family extends a heartfelt
thank you to all the nursing staff at the
Holden Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing
Center for the compassionate care given to
Anna over the years.
The funeral service for Anna was held
Saturday, Oct. 29 in the Miles Funeral Home,
1158 Main St., Holden. Burial was in Pine
Grove Cemetery, Spencer.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence,
please visit: www.milesfuneralhome.com,
STERLING – Robert S.
Berry, Jr., 47, died unexpectedly
at home on Friday, Oct.
21, 2011.
Robert was born in
Worcester on Nov. 12, 1963,
the son of Robert S. and
Genevieve (Laukaitis) Berry
and has lived in Sterling for
the past 17 years.
He leaves his devoted wife of 22 years,
Susan D. (Devlin) Berry; two loving sons,
Timothy P. and Kyle W. Berry of Sterling; a
sister, Robin S. Logan of West Boylston; a
niece, Erica Logan and her infant daughter
Aubrey C. Benoit of Worcester; two nephews,
Keith and Matthew Logan of West Boylston;
his mother-in-law, Pauline M. Devlin of
Brookfield; sisters and brothers-in-law, aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Berry was a dedicated husband and
father and spent his time and energy helping
others. He loved being a little league coach in
Sterling and sat on the George P. Gibbs Jr.
Little League Board of Directors. Mr. Berry
also coached basketball for the Sterling
Recreation Department.
FRANCONIA, N.H. — William Scott
Campbell, 78, died on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
at his Franconia home.
He was born in Johnstown,
PA on June 6, 1933 the first of
five children of William and
Martha Campbell,
He spent most of his precollege
years in Cherry
Valley, graduating from
Leicester High School. He
attended the College of the
Holy Cross where he graduated
in 1955 with a Bachelor of
Science in Chemistry and
Math.
Bill married Marie A.
Benoit on April 21, 1956, a
union that continued through
the recent celebration of their
55th anniversary.
After graduation, Bill served for three
years in the U.S. Navy on the SS Dealey, finishing
his enlistment as a lieutenant. During
this time and thereafter, Bill and Marie lived
in Massachusetts, Texas and Pennsylvania
and welcomed four children into the world.
Bill worked for Shell Oil Company - Chemical
Division in senior technical and managerial
positions, leading to a rewarding 31-year
career with the company.
Shortly after retirement, Bill’s unquenchable
thirst for knowledge led him to pursue
advanced degrees at the College of
Architecture at Texas A&M University in
College Station, Texas, where he not only
earned both a Master of Science and a PhD,
but also worked as a part-time faculty member.
In this way, he followed in the footsteps of
Robert S. Berry, Jr., 47
William Scott Campbell, 78
For over 25 years he has worked as an electrician,
22 of those years working for Saint
Gobain Co. in Worcester. Four years ago, Mr.
Berry began teaching at Worcester
Vocational High School as a robotics and
automation teacher. He inspired countless
students and helped them achieve their goals.
Mr. Berry loved hunting, fishing and the
outdoors. He was a member of the Eight
Point Sportsmen’s Club in Sterling and
enjoyed many deep sea fishing trips with his
two sons. He was a member of St. Richard of
Chichester Church in Sterling.
The funeral service for Mr. Berry was held
Friday, Oct. 28th, from the Miles Funeral
Home and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester
Road, Sterling followed by a Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Richard of Chichester
Church, 4 Bridge St., Sterling. Burial was in
Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.
Donations may be made to the Robert S.
Berry, Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o Clinton
Savings Bank, P.O. Box 637, Sterling, MA
01564, an educational fund for the Berry
Children.
www.milesfuneralhome.com
his father, who was a Professor of biology at
the College of the Holy Cross.
After leaving College Station, Bill and
Marie moved to Franconia, N.H. in 1998 to
enjoy full retirement. There in Forest Hills
they built the home they designed - “ the FRP
” (Final Resting Place)- and filled it with life,
entertaining all who graced their door. This
home and couple were considered the heart of
the neighborhood. In Franconia, they found
their gem of a town and a wealth of wonderful
friends.
Bill was larger than life, had a winning
smile and booming laugh that could fill a
room and often did. He was happiest when he
had a captive audience to listen to his stories
and explanations of just about anything – he
was a walking encyclopedia. He enjoyed
extensive travel, listening to classical music,
exploring the “built environment” of architecture,
and a glass of good scotch.
He was preceded in death by his wife,
Marie. He is survived by their four children,
Scott Campbell of Houston, Texas, Paula
Ellison of Franconia, Alison Burton of
Bedford, Mass. and Joseph Campbell of
Sedona, Ariz. He is also survived by nine
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren
and his siblings, Fr. Paul Campbell of Dudley,
Mass.; James Campbell of Pioneer, Calif.;
Martha Rower of San Diego, Calif., and
George Campbell of Worcester, Mass.
Memorial services will be held in
Franconia at Our Lady of the Snows on
Saturday, Nov. 5t at 11:00 am. Bill supported
the College of the Holy Cross where contributions
may be made in his memory. (1
College Street, Worcester, MA 01610).
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FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 4
W. BROOKFIELD — The youth group of
The First Congregational Church of W.
Brookfield, UCC, 36 N. Main St. will be holding
a delicious SPAGHETTI BUFFET DIN-
NER to benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis
Foundation of America (CCFA). call the
church for more information on the supper
at 508-867-7078. Nancy Currie, a long-time
church member will be traveling to Las
Vegas to run a half-marathon for the cause.
Her goal is to raise $3700. The price is $10 for
adults, $5 dollars for kids, and under 3 is free.
Pasta, a variety of sauces, meatballs, salad,
bread and a delicious dessert are included in
the price of tickets. A local-merchant raffle
will be a highlight of the evening.
Babysitting will be provided. Please visit
Nancy’s
website,
(https://www.active.com/donate/NE11TCV
EGAS/VegasNCurrie) as it gives details of
the foundation.
N. BROOKFIELD — There will be free
weekly PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS from 9
to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the
North Brookfield Elementary School, New
School Road, North Brookfield
The program runs on school calendar and
closes for vacation and inclement weather
according to North Brookfield School calendar.
This free program is sponsored by the
Spencer, Wachusett, North & East Brookfield
Coordinated Family Grant in partnership
with the North Brookfield Elementary
School. Funded by the Massachusetts
Department of Early Education and Care.
LEICESTER — John J. Binienda will be
conducting OFFICE HOURS from 10 a.m. to
noon at the Leicester Senior Center, 40
Winslow Avenue.
SPENCER — The 2011 “LADIES ONLY”
TRADE SHOW will be held from 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 4 in the Mary Queen of the
Rosary Parish Hall, 60 Maple St., Spencer.
The “Ladies Only” trade show is open to the
general public, and any vendor wishing to
exhibit is welcome, so reserve booth space
early. There are still a few great 8’x 2’ tabletop
booth spaces available for a $25 table fee. Any
interested exhibitor is welcome. They don’t
have to be from the parish. For exhibit information,
email to Judi Brennan
or call 508-885-3111.
SPENCER — There will be a WHIST
PARTY and Penny Sale at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov.
4 at the Spencer Congregational Church.
There is a $5 donation. The public is welcome.
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 5
WARREN — The Cross Roads Café will feature
BILL MALLIA at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5
at the Emmanuel Church, 25 Winthrop
Terrace, Warren. The Coffeehouse is held on
the first Saturday of each month. All ages are
welcome. There is no cover charge; however,
a love offering is accepted as a gift to the band
or musician as thanks to God for their sharing
of their talent and gift for the glory of
God. All ages are welcome. For more information
call 413-436-5582 or visit
www.emmanuelorhodox.org.
N. BROOKFIELD — The North Brookfield
Economic Development Commission along
with North Brookfield Savings Bank and the
Chamber of Central Mass South have partnered
with SCORE volunteer business executives
to deliver a free Saturday morning
WORKSHOP to help you to decide if you and
your ideas are ready to become an achievable
business venture. The workshop will be held
from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Nov. 5 at the North
Brookfield Police building, 55 School St., N.
Brookfield. Topics will include financing,
business planning, marketing and self
assessment. To register, call the Chamber of
Central Mass South at 508-347-2761 or email
info@cmschamber.org.
N. BROOKFIELD — The 6th annual 5 mile
APPLE RUN/WALK for diabetes will be held
Saturday, Nov. 5 at Brookfield Orchards, 12
Lincoln Road in North Brookfield. The event
is hosted by the Lions Club of the Brookfields
and the North Brookfield Youth Center. All
proceeds will benefit the Clara Barton
Diabetes Camp in Oxford and the Diabe tes
Research Team at UMass. The race is professionally
timed and cash prizes will be awarded
to the men’s and women’s first and second
place finishers. Registration will be from 8:30
to 9:30 a.m., with walkers beginning the
course at 9:30 a.m. and runners at 10 a.m. The
entry fee is $20 for adults and $10 for children
age 17 and younger. Further information and
our downloadable registration form can be
found at http://brookfieldslionsclub.org.
SUNDAY
NOVEMBER 6
E. BROOKFIELD — There will be a WINE
AND BEER TASTING from 5 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 6 at the E B Flatts Restaurant,
Route 9, East Brookfield. The cost is $25 per
person. Proceeds will benefit the Second
Chance Animal Shelter. Enjoy tasting some
excellent wine and beer and help homeless
pets. There will be great food and a silent auction
to round out the great tasting and conversation.
You can get tickets by stopping by
the shelter or by going to the website at
www.secondchanceanimals.org. Tickets are
limited so get yours soon.
W. BROOKFIELD — There will be a HAND-
CRAFTS AND COLLECTABLES SHOW from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 at Salem Cross
Inn Restaurant and Tavern on Route 9. There
will be a raffle to benefit a local charity.
Admission is $4 per person. There is no
charge for children under 10.
EAST BROOKFIELD — The Depot Square
Memorial Committee will hold the annual
VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 6 at Depot Square. Veterans,
scout troops and townspeople are invited to
attend and participate in the program.
Refreshments will be served at the Lashaway
Senior Center following the program.
MONDAY
NOVEMBER 7
BROOKFIELD — The Merrick Public
Library and the Friends of the Library are
offering an American Heart Association CPR
and First Aid Class presented by Matt
Simpson on Monday, Nov. 7 and Tuesday, Nov.
8 at the Merrick Public Library, 2 Lincoln St.,
Brookfield. The class will be held from 5 to 8
p.m. and attendance at both sessions is
mandatory. The class is being offered to members
of the community who want a course
completion card. This class is open to members
of the community age 11 and over. There
is a $25 fee, Friends of the Library are sponsoring
the other half of the fee for this program.
Please call 508-867-6339 for further
information. Due to the unusual demand for
this program the fee must be paid when you
sign-up. This program is limited to six (6)
people.
SPENCER — Homework help from 3:30-4:30
p.m. at the Richard Sugden Library.
SPENCER — The Spencer Senior Center,
40 Wall St., will be having a presentation entitled
MEDICARE 2012 at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7.
W. BROOKFIELD — The Toddler PLAY
GROUP for children ages birth to 3 years
meets Mondays at 10 a.m. in the Children’s
Room at the Merriam-Gilbert Public Library,
3 West Main St., West Brookfield. The first
half hour will be free play. During the second
half hour, the librarian will lead the group
with songs, finger plays, and stories. Just
drop in, no registration is necessary.
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 8
SPENCER – The Council on Aging, 40 Wall
St. will hold a free WELLNESS CLINIC, from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of
each month. For more information, visit
www.vnacarenetwork.org or call 888-663-3688,
ext. 5603.
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