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Dennis Zavett
Sep 13, 2025
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 long journey.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Anne (Sleeper) Zavett; his children, Craig Zavett, Alana (Zavett) Green, and Steven...
Edward Glick
Sep 12, 2025
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 character, and a legacy of leadership. He was born to Rose and Samuel Glick and grew up in Worcester alongside his brother...
Alvin "Doc" Barakian
Sep 10, 2025
W. 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,...
Roger W. Woodruff
Sep 1, 2025
HOLDEN – Roger W. Woodruff, 88, beloved husband of Joyce (Schermerhorn) Woodruff, passed away peacefully at his home in Holden after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease in the early morning hours of September 1st. He was born on May 15, 1937, to the late Preston and Hetty Woodruff of Schenectady, New York.
A devoted husband, loving father and family man, and...
Elsie T. Norgren Stevenson
Aug 31, 2025
WORCESTER – Elsie T. Norgren Stevenson passed away on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She is survived by her children, Donald A. Norgren and his wife, Gabrielle of Worcester and Pamela Steinberg and her husband, Jay of Worcester; her grandchildren, Natasha Norgren, Joshua Steinberg and his wife, Katrina, Ariana Norgren, Vanessa Van Someren and her husband, Nick and Jacqueline...
Pauline F. Debatis
Aug 31, 2025
Holden – Pauline F. (Lamoureux) Debatis, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Oakdale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born and raised in Woonsocket, RI, the beloved daughter of the late Antoine and Lea (Desjardins) Lamoureux.
Pauline was married to the love of her life, the late Andre D. Debatis, Sr. Together, they began their life in...
Jean Albanese
Aug 30, 2025
PLYMOUTH - Jean Leslie Albanese, 80, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025 with her family by her side. She is the loving wife of Arthur R. Albanese with whom she has shared the past 59 years.
Jean was born in Ipswich, the daughter of the late Robert and Rosamond Weaver. Jean graduated from Salem State College and...
Gail Peterson
Aug 30, 2025
WORCESTER - Gail L. Peterson, 89, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. She is the loving wife of the late Ronald G. Peterson who predeceased her in 2019.
Gail was born in Worcester the daughter of Francis and Martha Shroeder. She worked as the office manager for a local Podiatrist for over 32 years until her retirement.
Gail leaves behind...
Thomas L. White, Jr.
Aug 29, 2025
NORTH BROOKFIELD – Thomas L. White, Jr, 91, of Paxton, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at his daughter’s home in North Brookfield. He was surrounded by loved ones.
Tom was born in Cambridge, the son of Anne Lucille and Thomas L. White Sr. He was a carpenter and the owner of White’s Construction Company.
During the course of his long...
Thomas P. Rinaldi
Aug 29, 2025
Thomas P. Rinaldi formerly of Worcester and Tarpon Springs, FL died in his home at The Residence at Orchard Grove, Shrewsbury, on Friday, August 29, 2025.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Luigi and Marie (Babastefano) Rinaldi on May 14, 1931. Tom was predeceased by his wife of 50 years Marie (DeGaetano) Rinaldi; his brothers, Patsy and Frank; and...
Theodore Dunshee
Aug 28, 2025
Theodore “Ted” D. Dunshee, 87, of West Brookfield, MA & Englewood, FL passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 28th.
Ted was born in New Jersey on September 13,1937 to Sally (Irving) & Kenneth Dunshee. In 1962, he married the love of his life, Janet Goebel. The day he met Janet; he went home and told his mother that he...
Violet E. (Lambert) Laska
Aug 28, 2025
WORCESTER - Violet E. (Lambert) Laska, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born and raised in Worcester, Violet was the daughter of Albanian immigrants, Thomas and Catherine (Ligor) Lambert. She lived for several years in Holden before returning to Worcester in 2024. Her beloved husband of 56 years, Peter...
Wayne L. Armstrong
Aug 27, 2025
WORCESTER – Wayne L. Armstrong, 89, of Worcester, MA, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
He leaves his wife, Jean Armstrong, his daughter Dawn Erickson and her husband, Gary, his daughter Kathy Jo O’Leary, as well as his grandchildren, Jamieson O’Leary, Kayla Erickson, Andrew Erickson and his wife, Emily, and great-grandchildren, Logan and Zoey Erickson.
A private graveside service will be...
Pamela A Richards
Aug 26, 2025
PAXTON - Pamela A. (White) Richards, 65, beloved wife of Gary Richards, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Born and raised in Leicester, she was the daughter of the late William and Virginia (Bajorin) White.
Pam was a graduate of Leicester High School, Class of 1977. She went on to further her education at Worcester State College where she...
Rachel Macphee
Aug 26, 2025
LEOMINSTER – Rachel (Day) Macphee, 76, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Hospital Leominster Campus surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 2, 1949, in Clinton, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Marie (Bisson) Day.
Rachel grew up locally and graduated from Wachusett Regional HS in 1967. After high school, she earned her...
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