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Joan Barbara Ellen Powell
May 26, 2025
HOLDEN/WORCESTER - Joan Barbara Ellen Powell, 94, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving children, their spouses, and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Arthur F. Powell, whom she married in 1956; her mother Margaret Lamphier; her father and stepmother Richard and Elta Lamphier; and her cherished daughter Donna Marie.
Joan is survived...
Doris A. (Dickie) Johnson
May 24, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON – Doris A. Johnson (Dickie), 90, passed peacefully on May 24, 2025. Doris was the beloved daughter of Herbert James Dickie and Edith May Dickie (Bigelow). Doris spent her childhood in Cherry Valley, where lifelong friendships and beautiful memories were made.
A graduate of Leicester High School, Doris went on to work at State Mutual Life Assurance Company, where...
Kathleen Winacoo
May 22, 2025
HOLDEN - Kathleen H. Winacoo, 74, passed away on May 22, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by the love of her family.
Kathleen was born on September 13, 1950, in Medford, MA, to the late Ralph and Eleanor Hudson. She was a 1969 graduate of Massachusetts Hospital School and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in psychology...
James A. Brown, III.
May 22, 2025
HOLDEN - James A. “Jim” Brown, III, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Worcester, Jim was the cherished son of the late James A. and Marilyn (Bird) Brown. He attended Worcester Public Schools and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree...
Daniel E. Puzo
May 20, 2025
HOLDEN - Daniel Eliot Puzo (AKA Puzo)
Daniel "Dan" Eliot Puzo, 49, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Holden on May 20, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
Born in Southbridge, MA, on August 29, 1975, and raised in Webster, Dan was the beloved son of the late Daniel Puzo and Dorothy B. (Tetreault) Faford. He was a 1993...
Zachary S. Paskalis
May 19, 2025
HOLDEN – Zachary S. Paskalis, Esq., age 31, passed away at home on Monday, May 19, 2025. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Steven and Pamela (Dion) Paskalis.
Zach grew up in Holden and graduated from St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, class of 2012, where he excelled in both varsity hockey as the goalie and lacrosse. He went...
Ethel F. Taubert
May 18, 2025
WORCESTER - Ethel Frances (Murphy) Taubert, age 99, peacefully left this world in her sleep on May 18th, 2025, and went to join the lord and her predeceased family in heaven.
Ethel was born on December 24, 1925, in a three-decker on Pattison Street in Worcester, to John Joseph Murphy and Mary Etta (Reynolds) Murphy. She was the beloved wife of...
William F. Barrett
May 17, 2025
HOLDEN – William F. Barrett, 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and quiet strength.
Born on June 12, 1929, in Milford, MA, William was the son of the late Arthur and Adelaide Barrett. He grew up locally and graduated from Hopedale High School, where he proudly played baseball and basketball. He...
Karen E. (Oberg) Remi
May 16, 2025
WORCESTER – Karen E. (Oberg) Remi, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Born and raised in Holden, Karen was the daughter of Ralph and Mary F. (Kenney) Oberg and had made her home in Worcester for the past 49 years.
She leaves behind her loving husband of 48 years, Ralph A. Remi;...
Kenneth Melnikoff
May 12, 2025
WORCESTER – Kenneth Melnikoff, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at UMASS Medical Center, surrounded by the loving presence of his family and friends. A lifelong resident of Worcester, Ken was born to Nathan and Minnie (Jenkins) Melnikoff and was the youngest of eleven siblings.
After graduating from Commerce High School, Ken’s career spanned many years as a...
Jeffrey D. Helle
May 12, 2025
NEWTON, NH – Jeffrey D. Helle, 33, died peacefully on May 12, 2025, surrounded by family, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a courageous year-long battle with cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs).
Jeff was born on December 9, 1991, in Worcester to Jay R. and Kristine C. (Beach) Helle. He grew up in Rutland, MA and graduated from Wachusett Regional...
Sharon Sullivan
May 12, 2025
PRINCETON - Sharon L. (White) Sullivan, 81, of Princeton, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025. She is the daughter of the late Lewis and Marjorie (Baker) White.
Born in Keene, New Hampshire, Sharon spent most of her life in Sterling and Princeton, MA. She worked for over 30 years for JJ Package Store and the Lanpher Market with her family....
Janet R. (Carlberg) Swenson
May 10, 2025
JEFFERSON - Janet R. (Carlberg) Swenson, age 82, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on May 10, 2025. She is now reunited with her beloved husband of 40 years, David F. Swenson who predeceased her in 2015.
Born and raised in Worcester, Janet was the cherished daughter of the late Rudolph and Ethel (Olson) Carlberg. She attended Worcester...
Cynthia Williamson
May 10, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - Cynthia Toto Williamson, 77, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025. She is the daughter of the late John and Anne (Iannuzzelli) Toto.
She leaves behind her sister Debra T. Sherblom and her husband Gregory of The Villages, FL, two nephews, one niece, and 8 grandnieces and nephews.
She spent her career as a social worker in the public...
Edward N. "Nick" Chase
May 9, 2025
WORCESTER - Edward N. “Nick” Chase, age 85, a longtime resident of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully at UMASS Memorial Medical Center on Friday, May 9, 2025, after a brief hospitalization. He was the husband of the late Roberta S. Chase who died in October 2023. Born in Concord, MA on March 22, 1940, Nick was the son of the...
Edward Layton
May 7, 2025
HOLDEN - Edward L. Layton, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Edward was the cherished son of the late John F. and Lillian E. (Kalbach) Layton.
He graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High School and went on to serve his country with pride in the...
Shawn M. Schnare
May 5, 2025
WORCESTER - Shawn M. Schnare, 36, passed away suddenly on Sunday May 4th, 2025, in his hometown of Worcester, MA. He leaves his wife Caitlyn Schnare; his beautiful sons Shawn, Jr. and Roman of Worcester and his beloved pup, Buddy; his brother Dino Schnare and wife Melissa of Holden, MA and his brother Dominic Schnare and his companion Courtney of...
Elizabeth Pape
May 5, 2025
STERLING - Elizabeth "Liz" Pape, 74, of Sterling, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, to Frank and Celeste Ribeiro, Liz was the eldest of five children. She led a full and meaningful life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, CEO, volunteer, and, most cherished of all, grandmother.
A proud...
Ian J. Carson
May 3, 2025
WORCESTER – Ian J. Carson, 79, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025, at the Odd Fellows Home.
Ian was born on October 13, 1945, in Gardner, MA, to the late Stuart and Esther Carson. He was a proud graduate of Oxford High School, Class of 1963, and went on to join the Army and served in the Vietnam...
William "Dustin" Baker
May 3, 2025
WORCESTER - William “Dustin” Baker passed away peacefully on May 03, 2025, leaving behind a life marked by thoughtfulness, intellect, and quiet routines that brought him comfort and joy.
Dustin was born on September 2, 1946, in Washington, D.C., and spent his early years in Kensington, Maryland. In 1955, his family moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where he attended Norview High School...
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