Obituaries

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Suzanne E. (Robbins) Feldman

Suzanne E. (Robbins) Feldman

May 3, 2025

WORCESTER – Suzanne “Sue” Elaine (Robbins) Feldman passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on May 3rd at the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by the love of her family. A lifelong Worcester resident, she was the daughter of Allyn and Dorothy (Freedman) Robbins.

The love of her life, Herb Feldman—her devoted husband and partner for over 75 years—passed away last...

Warren G. Bluestein

Warren G. Bluestein

May 2, 2025

BOLTON, MA – Warren G. Bluestein, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Jerome and Gertrude (Friedman) Bluestein.

Warren earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Baruch College, and a Master of Business Administration from the Fordham Gabelli...

George R. Carlson

George R. Carlson

May 2, 2025

George Carlson, 91, passed away peacefully after a short period of declining health with his wife of 69 years by his side.

He is survived by his wife Janice, brother Ronald Carlson of Oakham, MA, children (Ret) Lt. Col Gary Carlson (Kim) of California, Nancy Oldakowski (Eddie) of Paxton, MA, and David Carlson (Deb) of Sturbridge, MA, Grandchildren Christopher Oldakowski, Nikki...

Soesmono Kartono

Soesmono Kartono

May 1, 2025

HOLDEN - Soesmono Kartono, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sandra L. (Cray) Kartono, loving father to Christina and Douglas, and a proud, loving grandfather of Annabelle Kartono.

Soes' career paths included work as both a mechanical engineer and teacher, the latter being where his true passion...

Anita Mary (Ketela) Mattson

Anita Mary (Ketela) Mattson

Apr 29, 2025

RUTLAND - Anita M. Mattson, 89, died peacefully at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus, Worcester. Anita was born in Holden, the daughter of the late Arvid and Mary Ketela and she lived in Rutland for many years. She graduated from Rutland High School.

Anita married the late Robert F. Mattson, and together they moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Anita...

Barbara A. (Ferri) Vogel

Barbara A. (Ferri) Vogel

Apr 28, 2025

SHREWSBURY/CRANSTON, RI – Barbara A. (Ferri) Vogel, age 82, passed away in the loving care and presence of her family on Monday, April 28, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Gulino) Ferri.

Barbara grew up in Cranston, RI where she graduated from Cranston High School East, class of 1961. On a blind...

Ernest Contis

Ernest Contis

Apr 28, 2025

HOLDEN - Ernest G. Contis, 88, of Holden, passed away on April 28, 2025. He is the loving husband of Carol (Chaput) Contis with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage.

Ernest was born in Worcester, the son of the late George and Catherine (Karabina) Contis. He grew up in Worcester and eventually moved to Holden with his wife to...

Barbara C. (Niemczyk) Demont

Barbara C. (Niemczyk) Demont

Apr 25, 2025

HOLDEN - Barbara C. (Niemczyk) Demont, 80, of Holden, passed away on April 25th, 2025, peacefully in the comfort of her home with family. Barbara was born in The Bronx, New York City, New York, the daughter of the late Albert and Martha Niemczyk. She graduated from Evander Childs High School in New York City.

She moved to Holden in 1972...

John M. Maki

John M. Maki

Apr 25, 2025

Sterling – John M. Maki, 88, passed away on April 25, 2025 at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Hospital, Leominster Campus. John was born in Norwich, CT, grew up in Worcester and has resided in Sterling, MA for the last twenty years. He leaves his wife, Susan Maki; his son, Jon Maki; a daughter, Deborah Dymek; a sister, Bev Cronin; step-children, Stacey Holmes...

Arlen Glancey

Arlen Glancey

Apr 22, 2025

BARRE - Arlen R. Glancey, 83, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 surrounded by family. He is the loving husband of the late Carolyn (Narva) Glancey with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage.

Al was born in Gilbertville, MA the son of John and Arlene (Tolman) Glancey. He proudly served in the Army National Guard for three years...

Ronald Yeskevicz

Ronald Yeskevicz

Apr 22, 2025

RUTLAND - Ronald A. Yeskevicz, 81, of Rutland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Ronald A. Yeskevicz was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on July 12, 1943, the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Chestnut) Yeskevicz. He was a lifelong resident of Worcester, MA before moving to Rutland in 1994 and dedicated many years...

Helen M. Anctil

Helen M. Anctil

Apr 20, 2025

HUBBARDSTON - Helen M. Anctil, 87, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Upton on December 8, 1937, she was the daughter of Hector and Mary (Rockett) Henchey.

Helen was the beloved wife of the late Ronald E. Anctil, with whom she shared 38 years of marriage...

Brian S. Story

Brian S. Story

Apr 18, 2025

RUTLAND - Brian Scott Story, 69, of Rutland, Massachusetts, formerly of Canandaigua, New York, passed into eternal life on April 18, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 27, 1955, to the late Violet B. and George A. Story, Sr.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Amy Taylor Story; two children, Matthew (Carlie Kilgore) Story,...

Martin L. Nathan

Martin L. Nathan

Apr 18, 2025

WORCESTER – Martin L. Nathan, age 67, died peacefully on Friday, April 18th, 2025, at The Meadows in Leicester, after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, he was the son of Julius and Shirley (Shulman) Nathan and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.

After graduating from Doherty High School with the Class of 1975, he pursued college coursework, eventually...

Bruce M. Westlund

Bruce M. Westlund

Apr 14, 2025

HUBBARDSTON – Bruce M. Westlund, 87, of Hubbardston, peacefully passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at home in the loving care of his family.

Bruce M. Westlund was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on August 17, 1937, the son of Austin V. and Doris I. (McNiven) Westlund. He was raised in Boylston, Massachusetts. Bruce was a 1955 graduate of Worcester Boys...

Margaret Morais

Margaret Morais

Apr 14, 2025

STERLING - It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Margaret “Peggy” Morais, 80, who died peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2025. She resided most of her life in Cambridge and was well known and loved in that community.

She leaves behind her loving daughters, Karen Hartshorn and her partner Sid, Sharon Silva and her...

Diane Mingolla

Diane Mingolla

Apr 13, 2025

MILLBURY/SUTTON - Diane Mingolla, aged 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family in Hubbardston on April 13, 2025.

Diane was born in Worcester in 1938. She grew up in Sutton, raised by her grandparents J. Albert and Angeline Berthiaume and her Uncle Charles Berthiaume (“Uncle Cam”) following the deaths of her parents Joseph Amedee Berthiaume and Alice (Carter)...

Kathryn "Kathy" Dale

Kathryn "Kathy" Dale

Apr 12, 2025

HOLDEN - Kathryn “Kathy” Dale, of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by loved ones. She was 71.

Born in December 1953 in Longmeadow, Kathy was a proud third-generation resident of the town. She graduated from Longmeadow High School in 1971 and went on to earn her degree from Framingham State...

Bruce P. Bousquet

Bruce P. Bousquet

Apr 12, 2025

Princeton – Bruce P. Bousquet, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the beloved son of the late Paul C. and Phyllis (Nadeau) Bousquet.

A true believer in duty to country, Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the young age...

Robert L. Fisher

Robert L. Fisher

Apr 12, 2025

WORCESTER - Robert “Bobby” Fisher, 67, of Worcester, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Worcester, Bobby was the son of the late Attorney Lawrence H. “Larry” Fisher and Doris M. “Dolly” (Levine) Fisher. He was born on June 17, 1957, and graduated from Worcester Academy with the Class of...