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Mary Anne (Laramie) Hendrickx
Jan 3, 2026
GARDNER – Mary Anne (Laramie) Hendrickx, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Muriel (LeClair) Laramie.
Mary grew up in Northborough where she graduated from Algonquin Regional High School, class of 1976. She then went on to work at...
Eugene Lefebvre
Jan 2, 2026
Eugene H. Lefebvre passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on October 6, 1932, Eugene lived a long life marked by devotion to family, quiet strength, and steady perseverance.
A devoted husband and father, he cherished his family above all else. He also gave generously of his time, selflessly serving the community through the Lancaster...
Robert Masson
Jan 2, 2026
HOLDEN - Robert R. Masson, 81, of Holden, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026.
Bob was born to Maurice and Frances Masson in Lowell, on December 14, 1944. He attended Keith Academy in Lowell, where he was a star baseball player. He met Lorraine, the love of his life, in high school and they were married in 1967. He lived...
Meryl J. (Dovner) Stone
Jan 2, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON/MARLBOROUGH – Meryl J. (Dovner) Stone, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in West Boylston, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 2, 2026, following an illness. Born in Boston and raised in Sharon, Meryl was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sylvia (Penn) Dovner. She lived in Marlborough for 18 years before moving to West...
Jean Wamback
Jan 2, 2026
RUTLAND - Jean C. Wamback, 83, passed away after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) with her family by her side on January 2, 2026. She is the loving wife of the late Stephen C. Wamback who predeceased her in 2017.
Jean was born in Worcester in 1942 and lived there until 2021. She was the only child of Joseph...
Jean L. (Gillis) Norman
Jan 1, 2026
ASHBURNHAM – Jean L. (Gillis) Norman passed away on Jan 1, 2026 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA after a sudden illness. Jean was born in Fitchburg, MA to Donald and Louise (Rodier) Gillis of Leominster, MA on August 27th 1944, her mother’s birthday.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Paul Norman, their children Paula Kalajian and...
Morton "Morty" Sreiberg
Jan 1, 2026
WORCESTER – Morton “Morty” Sreiberg, age 98, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Morty was born in Pandėlys, Lithuania, the son of Michel and Eva (Zelovitsky) Sreiberg.
At the age of 11 Morty moved to Worcester where his family settled on the east side. After graduating from Commerce High School, he enlisted in the...
David R. Meagher
Dec 31, 2025
David Robert Meagher, 67, of Hubbardston, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
David was born in Worcester on October 17th, 1958, the son of Robert Meagher of Hubbardston and the late Phyllis Meagher (Paddock). After growing up in Hubbardston, David graduated from Quabbin Regional High School in Barre. He earned his undergraduate degree from Springfield College and...
Margaret Regele
Dec 31, 2025
HOLDEN - Margaret "Betty" Regele, 91, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 with her husband by her side.
Known as Betty, she was the devoted wife of Jack for 69 years. Together they raised 8 children, MaryEllen, Dennis (wife Lisa), Timothy (wife Kathleen), Joanne, John, Thomas, Kathryn, and Maureen. Betty will be missed by 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Following...
Sherrill Costa
Dec 31, 2025
AUBURN - Sherrill A. Costa, 82, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Milo, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Vera (Hoxie) Megquier. Sherry earned her associate's degree in nursing and devoted more than 37 years to her career as a licensed practical nurse at UMass University Hospital,...
Ann M. Patton
Dec 30, 2025
Ann Patton, 86, of Cape Elizabeth passed peacefully in her sleep on December 30th, 2025. Currently a resident at Life Care Centers of Auburn, MA, she lived the majority of her life in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. She was pre-deceased by her husband Robert Patton Jr in 2021 and is survived by her son Robert Patton III and daughter-in-law Susan Dyer...
Wendy Monfreda
Dec 29, 2025
Worcester - Wendy E. Monfreda (Washburn), 65, passed away at home on December 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on October 7, 1960, Wendy spent her early years in Worcester. She raised her sons in Paxton, devoting herself to her family and home, and later returned to Worcester, remaining close to her roots and lifelong connections.
Wendy was devoted to her...
Brenda Lee Keough
Dec 28, 2025
WORCESTER – Brenda Lee Keough, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born in Holden, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Marilyn A. (Gendron) Keough.
Brenda grew up in Princeton and attended Wachusett Regional High School. After high school, Brenda bartended at Beaman Tavern for many years. She purchased a home in...
Pamela J. Costa
Dec 27, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON – Pamela J. Costa, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elaine (Ferrandino) Costa.
Pam was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, Class of 1979. She went on to...
Arlene E. Neuvonen
Dec 27, 2025
WORCESTER – Arlene E. Neuvonen, age 86, died peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at The Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a period of declining health.
Born in New York City, Arlene was the daughter of Carl A. and Aino V (Lake) Neuvonen. She grew up in Leicester, graduating from Leicester High School. In her high school yearbook Arlene was described...
Richard "Dickie" Gotz
Dec 27, 2025
BOSTON - Richard “Dickie” Gotz passed away surrounded by love. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Swampscott, where he was known as a talented athlete and football player with a larger-than-life personality.
Richard attended Boston University and later enrolled at Boston College Law School. During his second year, his life changed forever when he met the love...
Janet L. Bourget
Dec 26, 2025
HOLDEN - Janet L. Bourget, 45, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2025, following a medical emergency.
She leaves her twin sister, Jennifer L. Bourget and her husband, Joseph Yaskis of West Boylston; her brother, Jonathan A. Bourget of Holden; her niece and nephew, Julia Gale and Jett Joseph Yaskis of West Boylston; her godson, Aeden Ahern; and many aunts, uncles,...
Florence Arlene Backstrom
Dec 26, 2025
GRAFTON - Florence Arlene “Leigh” Backstrom, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center North Pavilion in Worcester.
Born in Worcester, on March 4, 1940, Leigh was the daughter of the late Oke F. W. Backstrom and Arlene (Carlson) Backstrom. She grew up in Worcester and was a graduate of North High School. Leigh went...
Jean Charles
Dec 25, 2025
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend calling hours on Friday, January 16th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street in Holden. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 17th at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Entombment in St. John's Cemetery Mausoleum, Worcester to follow.Full obituary to be posted.
Jeanne E. (Bouley) Brewer
Dec 24, 2025
HOLDEN – Jeanne E. (Bouley) Brewer, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Worcester, she was the cherished daughter of the late Norman and Blanche M. (Gaucher) Bouley.
Jeanne was raised in Spencer and began her working career at Norton Company, later continuing at Coghlin Companies in Worcester, where she...
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