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Donald O. Maloney
Sep 23, 2025
SHREWSBURY — Donald O. Maloney, 97, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by all his children and other family.
Born on July 31, 1928, his life’s path was determined by the death of his mother just four hours after his birth. He was raised in Shrewsbury by his aunt, Mary F., and her husband, Henry A. Marchesseault, along...
Deborah A. Bruegger
Sep 23, 2025
WORCESTER - Deborah A. Bruegger, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025.
She was the beloved mother of Nicholas Bruegger of Worcester and Daniel Bruegger and his wife, Arielle of Westminster. She was a proud grandmother to Sawyer, Barrett, Carter, and Crew. She is also survived by her former husband and devoted friend, Ronald Bruegger of Florida.
Deborah was...
Nancy Naroian
Sep 23, 2025
JEFFERSON - Nancy E. (Ansbigian) Naroian, of Jefferson, passed away on September 23, 2025. She is the loving wife of Peter H. Naroian with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.
Nancy was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Harry and Nina (Belezarian) Ansbigian. She was a lifelong member of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour in Worcester where...
Christine Hunt
Sep 20, 2025
RUTLAND - Christine A. Hunt, 65, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Christine had family constantly by her side to support her through tests and treatments during the weeks she remained in the hospital, after experiencing a sudden hemorrhagic stroke in late August. In her final days, Christine...
Virginia E. Gow
Sep 20, 2025
HOLDEN – Virginia E. (Good) Gow, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center.
Ginny was born in Worcester, MA, in 1937, the daughter of the late Karl and Gladys (Heap) Good. She graduated from Classical High School and Lasell College. She was a stay-at-home mom until her children were in...
Ernest R. Brown, Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
STERLING - Ernest R. “Skip” Brown, Jr.,76, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 19, 2025, after a courageous journey with cancer. He fought his battle surrounded by family and close friends.
He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories, having touched the lives of so many with his wisdom, kindness, and knowledge. His years of dedication in trucking, business...
Ida Jane Nystrom
Sep 17, 2025
Holden - Ida Jane (Quackenbush) Nystrom, 78, beloved wife of James B. Nystrom, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Ida lived a rich and adventurous life, from her origins in her beloved Mohawk Valley to her later years in New England. Ida grew up in Mohawk, NY where her...
Rev. Fr. James A. Houston
Sep 17, 2025
WORCESTER – Rev. Fr. James A. Houston, 84, entered peacefully into the arms of Christ on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester.
Born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was the beloved son of Irish immigrants James and Elizabeth (Slowey) Houston.
Fr. Houston graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He began his religious formation at Holy...
Robert Clifford
Sep 16, 2025
HOLDEN - Robert L. Clifford, 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He is the loving husband of Donette Clifford, with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage.
Bob was born in Hanover, NH to Charles L. Clifford and Frieda (Leach) Clifford on March 5, 1935. He was the eldest of 8 children and was raised at Woodlawn Farm...
Stephen A. Howland
Sep 15, 2025
CENTERVILLE/WEST BOYLSTON- Stephen A. Howland died on September 15, 2025, in his home in Centerville, Massachusetts, at the age of 73. He was born July 6, 1952, in Worcester to Arthur I. and Dorothy M. (Nelson) Howland and raised in Holden where he graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in the Class of 1970.
He is survived by Louise N. (Johnson)...
Doris V. (Vialardi) D'Aquila
Sep 14, 2025
HOLDEN, MA/WEST HARTFORD, CT – Doris V. (Vialardi) D’Aquila, age 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14th, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born in Bronx, NY, she was daughter of the late Angelo and Emilia (Lanza) Vialardi.
Doris spent her early years in the US and Sandigliano, Italy, where many of Doris’ relatives still reside. Doris attended...
Dennis Zavett
Sep 13, 2025
The Funeral Service for Dennis "Denny" Zavett will be available for livestreaming beginning at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 19, 2025 via THIS LINK.
ORLANDO, FL - Dennis “Denny” Zavett, age 82, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, surrounded by his family. As a lung transplant recipient, he faced pulmonary illness with courage and grace throughout his...
Steven Louis Charlip
Sep 12, 2025
MILLIS - Steven Louis Charlip, 66, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 after battling a lengthy illness.
Remembered for his intellect and generosity of spirit, Steve lived a life rooted in integrity, humor, and devotion to family and community. Steve was a proud graduate of the University of Virginia, where he earned both his undergraduate and law degrees. He dedicated...
Edward Glick
Sep 12, 2025
The Funeral Service for Edward Glick will be available for streaming at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, September 16 via the following THIS LINK.
Edward M. Glick, known affectionately as "Eddie" or "Papa Ed", passed away peacefully next to his loving wife of 69 years, Carol Seder Glick.
Eddie's life was defined by an unwavering commitment to family, his strength of...
Alvin "Doc" Barakian
Sep 10, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON – Alvin “Doc” Barakian, 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester, after a long battle with dementia.
Alvin was born on December 30, 1936, in Worcester, the son of the late Haig G. and Aimee W. Barakian. He moved to West Boylston at...
Donna Jean Hazen
Sep 8, 2025
WORCESTER - Donna Jean Hazen, 70, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025 following a brave battle with a rare illness.
Born at Fort Devens in Shirley, Donna Jean was the daughter of the late Joseph and Phyllis (Slater) Nagle. As an "army brat," she spent her early years traveling the country and the world with her siblings and...
Catherine Azora-Minda
Sep 8, 2025
Gardner, MA / Minneapolis, MN – Catherine Azora-Minda, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Born and raised in Minneapolis, Catherine graduated with the Class of 1961 from Marshall High School. She also attended North Hennepin Community College. After college she was a truck driver and later she...
Herbert M. Varnum
Sep 6, 2025
WORCESTER – Herbert M. Varnum, age 88, died peacefully on Saturday, September, 6, 2025 after a brief illness. He passed away at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, surrounded by the loving presence of his family.
Herb was born in Worcester, the son of Edward and Betsey (Mason) Varnum. He grew up in North Brookfield and attended Williston Academy before earning...
Brenda J. Morrow
Sep 6, 2025
HOLDEN – Brenda J. (Johnson) Morrow, 84, beloved wife of the late Ronald R. Morrow, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Westborough. Born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, she was the daughter of the late Carl H. and Doris R. (Tanner) Johnson.
Brenda received her nursing degree and went...
Mary Jane Carroll
Sep 3, 2025
HOLDEN – Mary Jane Carroll, 86, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. She was born in Calais, Maine on November 27, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Francis P. and Audrey R. Rutherford.
Mary Jane was an honors graduate of Calais Memorial High school and continued her education at Colby College,...
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