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Peggy Jo Veal, 78

Peggy Jo (Powers) Veal, 78, passed away on December 25th, 2022, in the Milford Regional Medical Center.

Born in Louisville, Mississippi, to the late Harold and Mary Margaret (Johnston) Powers, Peggy often spoke of a childhood shaped by the love of her grandparents, with whom she lived as a small child, and the resilience developed through frequent moves required by her father’s military career. She graduated from California State University Los Angeles, earning a bachelor’s degree in finance. With her daughters, she emphasized the importance of women securing an education, a career, and financial selfsufficiency. Peggy worked as a project manager in construction and led a successful business administration start-up before her retirement.

From the red clay of her grandparent’s farm in Choctaw County, MS to the granite soil of her Mendon, MA farm; Peggy’s lifepath has been marked by her positive, loving, and inspiring relationships with all of us that she touched. She prioritized what she valued the most: her family relationships, being a strong and independent woman, advocating for social and environmental justice, and being involved in her local community.

With a strong interest in liberal politics and concerns about the future of the United States, Peggy did not just express her convictions; she also acted on them. Her concerns about global warming motivated the family to install a 15KW solar system and a geothermal heating/AC system at home. Peggy also served on the Mendon Democratic Town Committee and was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester.

A voracious reader and dog lover, who raised chickens, crocheted, and canned homemade jam, Peggy somehow also found time to indulge in her love of singing as a member of the semi-professional chorus, the Neponset Choral

Society of Foxborough. She also enjoyed visiting her grandchildren and was very proud of their accomplishments.

In addition to her husband of 43 years, Alan Kolbe, Peggy is survived by her daughter, Penelope “Penny” Dawn (Veal) Alves and Robert of Rhode Island; her daughter, Athena Rebecca Kolbe and Ofer of Florida; her brother, Harold Powers, Jr. and Marsha of georgia; and her three grandchildren: Faith, Rachel, and Michael. She was predeceased by her sister, Betty Ann Powers.

The Celebration of Peggy’s Life will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester, MA the afternoon of April 23, 2023. The family requests that donations in Peggy’s memory be made to two community institutions she particularly valued: the UMass Medical School, Office of Advancement, 333 South St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545, and/or the Unitarian Universalist Church, 90 Holden St., Worcester, MA 01606.

Gloria S. Sutherland, 93

gloria S. Sutherland, age 93, of Whitinsville, passed away peacefully at Advinia Care of Northbridge after a period of declining health surrounded by her loving daughter and her dedicated attendees …CNA Jessica and Nurse Hannah, whom she loved very much. She has gone to her eternal rest in the arms of her precious Master, Savior, and gloria is survived by five sons, gary and his wife Barbara Sutherland of Whitinsville, Richard and his wife Donna Sutherland of Northbridge, Warren and his wife Kim Sutherland of Lebanon CT, Mark Sutherland of Orange MA, and Troy Sutherland of Athol MA. She is also survived by her only daughter Debbra and her husband Rev. Edward J Pentland of Whitinsville MA

Lord Jesus Christ. Her husband of 58 years, Wayne Sutherland, passed away in 2004. gloria was born on May 4th 1929 in Portage Lake Maine, a daughter of the late Alderic and Mary L. (Levesque) Soucy. Prior to living in Whitinsville, she grew up in Portage and moved down to Southern New England taking up residence in Manchaug MA, Northbridge MA, Colchester CT, and Westminster MA.

She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and made a concerted effort to introduce Him to everyone she met. She was also engaged in Christian service by leading women’s Bible studies. She also loved creating crafts and enjoyed reading.

She is survived by 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Pinecrest Baptist Church at 379 greenwood Street Millbury MA 01527 on a date and time to be determined.

There will be a brief graveside Service at a later date at Portage Municipal Cemetery, Fox Hill Road, Portage Lake Maine.

Memorial donations may be made to

Pinecrest Baptist Church at 379 greenwood St., Millbury MA. www.bumafuneralhome.com

Sandra A. Aubin, 75

Uxbridge/Buffalo, NY - Sandra A. “Sandy” (Smith) Aubin, 75, of Uxbridge, formerly of Buffalo passed away peacefully with her Buffalo family by her side on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband of 10 years, Lawrence A. Aubin; her daughter Melissa Frigioni and her companion John of Lackawanna, NY; 3 grandchildren Anthony Frigioni and his wife Meridan of Iberia, MO, and Carmen Frigioni and Nicole Frigioni both of Lackawanna, NY; 7 step-children Monika and her husband Dennis Limanek of Uxbridge, Sonja and her husband Paul Lawrence of Whitinsville, Bobbie and her husband Jon Bourque of Uxbridge, Lawrence L. Aubin and his wife Andrea of Hopedale, Amber Aubin and her companion Kyle of Uxbridge, Leah Aubin and her companion Holly of granby, MA, and Richard Aubin of Uxbridge and several step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by stepgrandson David P. Limanek in 2017.

Born in Buffalo, NY on January 4, 1948, she was the daughter of Francis and Rita (Bruce) Smith, and lived in Buffalo most of her life. Her heart was always in Buffalo but she has lived in Uxbridge the past 10 years.

A graduate of Lafayette High School as well as Bryant & Stratton College, Sandy was employed for many years at Franwell Optical and later worked as a home health aide. Talkative and friendly, she made friends everywhere and was well loved. A diehard Buffalo Bills football and Sabres hockey fan, she cheered them on whenever they played. A veteran’s advocate and a passionate animal lover as are her children. Sandra will be deeply missed by those who knew her.

A Memorial Service will be held in Buffalo in the Spring. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations in Sandy’s memory may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at aspca.org. To leave a condolence message for her family please visit http://www.jackmanfuneralhomes.com

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