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Charles V. McGrath, Jr.
Jul 9, 2025
RUTLAND – Charles V. McGrath, Jr., lovingly known as Charlie, Chaz, Charlie Barley, Sonny Boy, Grampy, Dad and Papi passed away peacefully at the age of 73 at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, and raised in Westborough, he was the son of Charles Sr. and Shirley...
William J. Carr
Jul 7, 2025
HOLDEN - William Joseph (David) Carr, age 91, of Holden, joined the love of his life/wife Mary Louise (Davis) Carr in eternal peace on Monday, July 7, 2025, with his loving family by his side.
He was born to the late Francis and Ann (Purcell) Carr on January 14, 1934, in Boston, MA. He and his family moved to Worcester, MA...
Sheila (Dambrot) Bluestein
Jul 6, 2025
The Funeral Service for Sheila (Dambrot) Bluestein) will be available for live-streaming (and after) beginning at 3:30 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a25078207810856.
BOLTON – Sheila (Dambrot) Bluestein, age 77, died peacefully at home on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of her family and devoted caregivers. Born in the Bronx, New York,...
Steven J. Milliard
Jul 5, 2025
Sterling - Steven J. Milliard, 59 of Sterling passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2025 at his home in Sterling. Steve was known for his vibrant personality and his unparalleled love for his family and friends.
Steven leaves behind his loving wife of 34 years, Donna Milliard. He cherished his mother, Ann Barbato, with whom we resided. Steve was the proud...
William Sabin
Jul 5, 2025
BOYLSTON - William F. "Bill" Sabin, 93, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. He is the beloved husband of Mary (Smith) Sabin, with whom he has shared 63 years of marriage, and 70 years of partnership.
Bill was born in Webster to the late Gerald and Olga (Spahl) Sabin. He met his wife, Mary, while attending Worcester Junior College and...
Peter G. O'Connor
Jul 2, 2025
Peter G. O’Connor, 65, of Rutland, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly and peacefully with his wife and daughter by his side on July 2, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Peter was born in Worcester to the late Paul and Margaret (Anderson) O’Connor and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School in 1978.
Peter was a retired letter carrier for the...
Catherine Harry
Jul 2, 2025
WORCESTER- Catherine Marie Harry passed away on July 2, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Worcester on November 7, 1957, the daughter of Christopher and Helen (Kontoxi) Harry. Cathy was predeceased by her fiancé, Mike McGinn. She leaves behind her brother George Harry of Worcester, several cousins, and many loyal and loving friends....
Gail H. (Miller) Bennett
Jul 1, 2025
PAXTON – Gail H. (Miller) Bennett, 78, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, with her loving husband, David, by her side.
Born and raised in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, Gail was the eldest daughter of the late John H. and Berthe A. (Hanover) Miller. She spent joyful summers at North Beach on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, with her parents...
James R. Walker
Jun 29, 2025
HOLDEN - James R. Walker Jr., 78, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. A man of immense warmth, intelligence and humor, he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and an extraordinary ability to fix just about anything.
Born in Worcester on...
Shauna Lee Eaton
Jun 28, 2025
JEFFERSON, MA - It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Shauna Lee (Bailey) Eaton, 69, (also known as Grammy) after a brief illness. She has left this Earth peacefully and surrounded by love to spend her eternal life with those loved ones gone too soon.
Shauna was born in Worcester, MA and raised in Holden, MA amongst a...
Ronald J. Bergin
Jun 26, 2025
JEFFERSON – Ronald J. Bergin, 36, of Jefferson, MA, died on June 26, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
He was born on January 15, 1989, in Worcester, the son of Catherine (Bergin) Tomlin. Ronald grew up locally and graduated from Worcester Vocational High School. He went on to attend day programs at the Mercy Center, Open Sky Community Services,...
Joseph L. Cote
Jun 25, 2025
Joseph Louis Cote, 97, passed away peacefully at his home on June 25th, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Worcester, Joe was the eighth of nine children born to Arthur and Gertrude (St. Denis) Cote.
He is survived by his son, William Cote of Lowell; a granddaughter, Angela Cote of Webster; greatgranddaughters, Kaylee and Kaia Blain; several godchildren and...
Bruce D. Dickinson
Jun 21, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON - It is with heavy hearts we announce that Bruce D. Dickinson, 57, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Bruce was born in American Falls, Idaho, the son of the late Leon L. Dickinson, III, and Beatrice B. Dorman. He was educated in Northampton schools and attended Springfield Technical Community College. After graduation, he was...
Marc Germain
Jun 20, 2025
WEBSTER - Marc Germain, 83, passed away on June 20, 2025. He was born in Holyoke, MA the son of the late Germain Germain and Katherine (Holler) Indiere.
Marc proudly enlisted in the US Air Force where he served for fourteen years to include a deployment to Vietnam.
He leaves behind his children, Brandon Nilsen and his wife Stacey, Kimberly Nilsen, Melissa...
Gordon E. Mills
Jun 20, 2025
HOLDEN - Gordon E. Mills, 72, beloved husband of Bonnie (Malm) Mills, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025. Born in Holyoke, he was the son of the late Norman and Jean (Griffin) Mills
He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. Gordon went on to further his education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he earned a...
Rachel L. Pride
Jun 20, 2025
HUBBARDSTON - Rachel L. Pride (Ojeda), after battling ovarian cancer for the past six years, passed away peacefully with her parents and sisters by her side on June 20th, 2025.
Rachel enjoyed 6 beautiful years of marriage to the love of her life, her husband Matthew Pride of Southbridge.
Born in Worcester, Rachel is the beloved daughter of Francisco and Adele (Fredette)...
Reinhard H. "Reiny" Rival
Jun 19, 2025
Hubbardston – Reinhard “Reiny” H. Rival, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Central Connecticut Hospital following a sudden illness.
Born in Marktredwitz, Germany, Reiny was the cherished son of the late Raymond and Elly (Kahl) Rival. He graduated with the Class of 1971 from Quabbin Regional High School and went on to build a respected career as...
Mary Lanciani
Jun 18, 2025
STERLING - Mary Lanciani, 66, passed away peacefully in her home on June 18, 2025 surrounded by her family. She is the loving wife of Robert "Duffy" Lanciani with whom she shared 38 years of marriage, and loving mother to four children and stepchildren.
Born in Clinton, Mary lived most of her life in Sterling. Driven to helping others, Mary worked...
Joseph J. Antinovitch, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Holden - Joseph J. Antinovitch, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester.
Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late John and Genevieve (Malinousky) Antinovitch. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jacqueline (Poitras) Antinovitch, and his grandson, Stephen Antinovitch.
Joe leaves behind a...
Alisa (Berenstein) Mintz
Jun 17, 2025
WORCESTER – Alisa (Berenstein) Mintz, age 89, was born in Bogota Colombia on March 23, 1936 to Romanian Jewish immigrants, Dora (Staif) and Luis Berenstein. She was the older sister to brother, Isaias Berenstein. She was educated at Lycée français Louis Pasteur in Bogota where she became fluent in both French and English. A life-long adventurer, she and a friend...
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