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Susan G. Lacey
Aug 18, 2025
RUTLAND – Susan G. Lacey of Rutland passed away from natural causes on August 18, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was born in Worcester on May 4, 1948, daughter of the late John L. Underwood and Edith L. Underwood (Hewitt). She grew up in Auburn before becoming a resident of Rutland for the past fifty-three years.
Susan worked...
Margaret Bishop
Aug 17, 2025
WORCESTER - With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret "Midge" Irene (Jones) Bishop, on August 17, 2025, after an illness at UMass medical center surrounded by her family.
She was born April 25, 1943 and raised in Worcester. After marriage, she and her husband Roger moved to Holden, where she raised her four boys while running a small daycare...
Margaret Phaneuf
Aug 14, 2025
STERLING - Margaret A. "Peggy" Phaneuf, a long-time Teacher's Aide at the Chocksett School in Sterling, passed away at age 88 on Thursday, August 14th. She was at home, surrounded by a family who adored her.
Peggy was born on November 17, 1936, in The Bronx, New York to Edward J. Dowling and Cora M. Dowling (Pepin). While her Mother Cabrini...
Gerald Sawyer
Aug 14, 2025
WORCESTER - Gerald J. "Jerry" Sawyer, 74, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born and raised in Berlin, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Josephine Sawyer.
Jerry was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School. He went on to further his education at Fitchburg State College and worked in their computer lab...
Donald R. Congdon
Aug 13, 2025
Rutland – Donald R. Congdon, 71, died after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Holden, the son of the late Chester and Grace Evelyn (Judkins) Congdon and graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1972.
Donald worked at Norton Co. for...
George Stevens
Aug 13, 2025
BEVERLY - George Stevens, a devoted father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Beverly, Massachusetts, at 94. Born October 9, 1930, in Newburyport, he was the son of Greek immigrants Peter and Stella (Demarkis) Stevens, and the beloved brother of James, John (deceased), and Tula (deceased). He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and...
Martha Grace
Aug 13, 2025
WORCESTER -Martha P. Grace passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family at her daughter's home in Shrewsbury, on August 13, 2025. Martha was born on March 14, 1940, in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of Milton Pliner and Marcia Herman Pliner. She is predeceased by her sister Roberta, and her husband Nason Hurowitz. She leaves her daughter,...
Barbara A. Wilder
Aug 12, 2025
Sterling – Barbara A. (Bond) Wilder, 90, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in Clinton, Barbara was the beloved daughter of the late James E. Bond, Jr. and Mildred A. (Valley) Bond. She was a proud graduate of Lancaster High School, Class of 1952, and went on to complete her education...
Rosa (Shifrin) Sokolovsky
Aug 10, 2025
HOLDEN, MA – Rosa (Shifrin) Sokolovsky, age 94, died peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Odessa, Ukraine, Rosa was the daughter of Grigoriy and Fruma (Gershman) Shifrin.
After attending college, Rosa worked as a Procurement Manager at a Watch Factory in Minsk, Belarus.
Rosa will...
Marilyn J. Bancroft
Aug 10, 2025
HOLDEN - Marilyn Bancroft, 93, of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025. Born at home in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, to Carl and Dorothy Gunnard, she was the eldest of three children. Marilyn was the steadfast matriarch of her family – first as a wife, then as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Marilyn was a devoted wife of 62 years...
Albert Aaron Feldman
Aug 9, 2025
CHERRY VALLEY – Albert A. Feldman, age 87, died peacefully on Friday, August 8th, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester and raised in Douglas, he was the son of Archie and Belle (Gabrilowitz) Feldman and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts.
After graduating from High School, Albert enlisted...
Linda D. Yeulenski
Aug 7, 2025
Hubbardston - Linda D. (West) Yeulenski,75, passed away on August 7,2025. Her presence in our lives will be greatly missed. She was loved by all who knew her.
She leaves her three children, Anthony Yeulenski III and his wife, Tiffany Yeulenski of North Grosvenordale, CT, Kimberley Lindberg and her husband, Donald of Rutland, MA, and Lynn Trudell and her husband, Stephan...
Mary F. (LeFave) Dubeau
Aug 5, 2025
Mary F. (LeFave) Dubeau, 78, of Jefferson passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at the UMass Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Worcester on August 21, 1946, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Dunn) LeFave. She grew up locally and graduated from David Hale Fanning Girls Trade School in...
E. Paul Dupré
Aug 5, 2025
WORCESTER/SHREWSBURY – E. Paul Dupré of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully at the Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in Worcester on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with a long-time illness.
He was predeceased by his late wife and best friend of 56 years, Marlene (Harris) Dupré in 2019. He leaves behind a daughter, Michelle (Dupré) and husband, John...
Jane B. Ohman
Aug 3, 2025
Holden – Jane B. (Lewis) Ohman, 101, died peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Oakdale Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. She was born in Worcester, the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Kulwiec) Leos and graduated from Commerce High School.
During World War II, Jane worked as a clerk for the U.S. Department of War in...
Patricia Clark
Aug 3, 2025
STERLING - Patricia Anne (Yatsko) Clark, 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3, 2025, at her home in Sterling, following a courageous battle with ALS. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Dave; daughter Jessica and son-in-law Robert, and beloved grandson Joaquín of Takoma Park, MD; son James of Lancaster; son Ryan and daughter-in-law...
Mary Marois
Jul 31, 2025
WORCESTER - Mary Suzanne (Pelletier) Marois, of Venice, Florida, passed away on July 31, 2025 while visiting family in Massachusetts. Suzanne, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in Worcester to the late Ralph J. and Mary C. (Skahen) Pelletier on October 19, 1942.
She is survived by her sister, Jane E. (Pelletier) McTigue; her stepchildren, Melissa A. (Marois)...
Sallyann Slover Murphy
Jul 30, 2025
Sallyann Slover Murphy. Amazing, strong, compassionate, a gentle soul, are only a few words to describe our devoted and loving mother. She never realized just how much she accomplished in her 94 years. Raising 4 children on her own. Going back to college twice earning her Teaching and Master’s degree all while making sure her children had a normal life....
John P. Boxshus, Jr.
Jul 29, 2025
RUTLAND – John P. Boxshus, Jr. of Rutland passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center on July 29, 2025. John was born and raised in Worcester, the son of the late John “Jack” P. Boxshus, Sr. and Norida J. (Krill) Boxshus.
In John’s younger years he enjoyed spending summers on the beach on Cape Cod, playing Little League Baseball, and...
Stanley M. "Stan" Oldakowski
Jul 26, 2025
BARRE – Stanley M. “Stan” Oldakowski, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Holden, he was the son of Stanley Oldakowski and the late Catherine (Tucholski) Oldakowski.
Stan was raised in Jefferson and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School with the class of 1976. After high school,...
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