Bruce S. Loranger

OXFORD – Bruce S. Loranger, 78, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. He is survived by his wife 13 years, Paulette C. Cole-Loranger; two daughters, Jane, and Sarah and her husband Mark; a sister, Patricia Parks; two grandchildren, Logan and Chloe; Paulette’s children, Gail, Paul, and Rick; Paulette’s grandchildren, Samantha, Olivia, Paul, Rick Jr., and Alex; and many extended family members.

He was born in Southbridge, son of the late Armand J. and Virginia M. (Freudenthal) Loranger, and lived most of his life in Oxford. He graduated from Oxford High School and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Bruce was employed by Drake Petroleum and Marane Oil; safely driving gasoline tankers for over two decades before becoming the owner/operator of American Tree Service. During retirement, he worked for Central Mass Auto Auction in Oxford.

Mr. Loranger was an active member of St. Roch’s Church, where he also served as an usher and collector. Bruce was a member of the American Legion Post 58 in Oxford, the Legion Riders, and Singletary Rod and Gun Club. His interests included trucks, tractors, trailers, and motorcycles.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at West Ridge Cemetery in Charlton. Calling hours are Tuesday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oxford Fire/EMS, 181 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540 or to St. Roch’s Church, 334 Main St., Oxford, MA 01540.