Lori N. MacNaughton

Lori N. MacNaughton, 59, of Upton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on December 15th after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

She was born on March 29, 1964, to the late Lillian M. (Clarke) MacNaughton and John “Scotty” MacNaughton.

She was survived by her loving children, Hayley S. Mozart and her husband Dana C. Mozart of Upton, MA, Sean C. McGann and fiancé Jessica M. Bates of Douglas, MA, and Christina E. McGann of Worcester, MA. Lori was also a loving “Ninni” to her two grandchildren, Ava and Wesley Mozart of Upton.

Lori was the youngest of 7 children and survived by her siblings: John P. MacNaughton and his partner Peggy Sue of Daytona, FL, Mona M. MacNaughton and her partner Edward of New Bedford, MA, Mark A. MacNaughton and his wife Donna MacNaughton of Mendon, MA, Gale A. Maher and her husband James R. Maher of Bellingham, MA, Lisa T. McTurk and her husband William T. McTurk of Mendon, MA. She was also predeceased by her brother Gary I. MacNaughton and niece Tonya L. DeLuca-Taylor.

She also leaves behind a loving sister in-law, Joyc

e MacNaughton as well as 9 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews, whom she adored.

Lori was a graduate of Nipmuc Regional High School and spent her last working years at the local flower shop as well as being her own shuttle transportation service to her local community. She loved being involved and surrounded by her community, and always went out of her way to help others. Lori is known for her contagious smile, compassionate personality and unconditional love for Barry Manilow.

Despite her long struggle with illness, Lori faced every challenge with remarkable strength and resilience. Her big heart and unwavering love for her family and friends left an indelible mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

At the request of the family, services will be held privately.

For anyone wishing to honor Lori, donations can be made in Lori’s name to the National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St. Ste 006, Newton, MA 02458, the Upton Bloomer Girls, PO Box 121, Upton, MA 01568 or to the Upton Fire & EMS Association Ambulance Fund, PO Box 1012, Upton, MA 01568.

Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home. UptonFunerals.com

                                                 Joyce Anne Nass

Joyce Anne Nass, 92, of Southbridge, died on December 26th, at Webster Manor after fighting a battle of dementia. She was predeceased by her son, William Nass who died in 2017, and her husband, Donald W. Nass in 2008.

She leaves a daughter, Margaret “Peg” Whitney and her husband, Richard “Dick” of Southbridge; four grandchildren, Christopher Whitney and fiancé, Gabe of Webster, Erica Whitney Jajliardo of Southbridge, Andrew Nass and wife Robbie of Uxbridge and Sara Nass and husband, Curtis of Richmond, VA. Also, she leaves two Great-Grandchildren: Nolan Jajliardo and Mattie Nass.

Joyce (Bailey) Nass was born in Milford, MA in 1931, daughter of the late Samuel W. and Ruth (Herrick) Bailey of Upton, MA. She graduated from the former Grafton High School in 1949 and the Milford Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She lived in Hopedale and Upton before moving to Southbridge after her graduation in 1953.

Mrs. Nass worked at Harrington Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse for 27 years. Later in life, she also worked part time as an RN at the Adult Day Care Center in Southbridge. She was an active member and former trustee of the United Methodist Church in Southbridge and was an auxiliary member of her husband’s WWII China, Burma, India Veterans Association of the Worcester Basha. Most of all, she enjoyed time with her family, while her children were growing up; they camped many weekends & vacations all down the east coast.

Prior to her children, Mrs. Nass had open heart surgery in 1953 in Boston, MA. She was nearly the first patient that had this procedure performed in the area.

As an avid Red Sox fan (learning the sport from her husband), she attended many spring training games in Florida during their traveling days after retiring along with other sites including Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and Europe. She also enjoyed going to the YMCA and playing Bridge with her friends. A special memory of the family is lengthy phone conversations (usually 1 hour) and her playing cards with her Children and Grandchildren.

A service was held on Friday, January 5, 2024, in the Pickering & Son Upton Funeral Home. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery, Upton.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Webster Manor Nursing Home for their outstanding care given to Joyce for several years. We are also indebted to the several caregivers who helped keep her in her home for several years prior to moving to Webster Manor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association; 2 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. UptonFunerals.com