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Barbara L. Govendo
Jun 11, 2026
HOPKINTON - Barbara Govendo passed away at home on June 11, after a four-year illness which she battled with extraordinary grace and dignity. She was 78.
Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1947 and adopted as an infant by Selma and Leslie Boff of Syracuse, NY. She grew up there with her brother David, and attended Nottingham High School, where...
Farrell J. O'Connor
Jun 10, 2026
JEFFERSON – Farrell J. O’Connor, 68, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026 with his wife and daughter by his side. He is the loving husband of Joanne (Bossio) O’Connor with whom he would have celebrated 40 years of marriage.
Born in Berlin, New Hampshire, he is the son of the late Farrell and Irene (Jacques) O’Connor. An outdoorsman from the...
Richard S. "Rick" Mansfield, Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
HOLDEN- Richard S. "Rick" Mansfield, Jr., 70, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the comfort of his home. He was a lifelong resident of Holden and dedicated Funeral Director.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Rick's family on Wednesday, June 17, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden....
Iona P. (Nowicki) Premo
Jun 8, 2026
AUBURN — Iona Pauline (Nowicki) Premo, 95, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Born in Dudley and raised in Webster, Iona was the daughter of the late Michael and Jeanette (Beffre) Nowicki (Shea). She attended Webster Public Schools and went on to enjoy a 40-year career in industrial...
Kathleen L. Rensky
Jun 7, 2026
STERLING - Kathleen "Kate/Katie" Louise (Taubert) Rensky of Sterling, MA passed away on June 7, 2026 and went to join the lord and her predeceased family and friends in heaven. She was born March 28, 1956 in Worcester to Ethel Frances (Murphy) Taubert and Richard Henry Taubert, and was the beloved wife of George H. Rensky for 48 years.
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Mary K. Galli
Jun 6, 2026
Rutland - Mary K. Galli, 89, formerly of Worcester and Rutland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 6, 2026.
Her husband of 13 years, John M. Galli, predeceased her in 1977. She leaves her four brothers, Francis (Marie) and James (Brigid) Dolan of Ireland, Keilan (Hazel) and Matthew (Mary) Dolan of England; three sisters, Rose Rodrique of Worcester, Margaret Durkin of...
Marilyn L. Roy
Jun 5, 2026
HOLDEN – Marilyn L. (Labossiere) Roy, 85, of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, in her home, surrounded by the family who loved her dearly.
Marilyn was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Russell and Lois (Syner) Labossiere.
Marilyn modeled what it truly means to live fully. She approached each day with strength, determination, and joy, and...
Dr. Lawrence R. Whiting
Jun 4, 2026
PAXTON - Dr. Lawrence R. Whiting, 73, passed away very peacefully on June 4, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He is the beloved husband of Stephanie V. (Compitello) Whiting, with whom he has shared 9 years of marriage.
Born in Springfield, Larry was the third of four children born to Dr. Lewis Wood Whiting and Esther (Johnson) Whiting. He graduated...
Michael J. Keville
Jun 4, 2026
Holden – Michael J. Keville, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Born in East Brookfield, Michael was the son of the late Elizabeth M. “Bette” (Sansoucy) and George J. Keville, Jr. He was a proud graduate of David Prouty High School, Class of 1969.
Following high school, Michael attended Quinsigamond Community College, where he earned an...
Maxim Korn
Jun 3, 2026
SHREWSBURY - Maxim Korn, age 86, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Magnitogorsk, USSR, he was the son of Avram and Malka (Dessau) Korn.
Maxim graduated from the Glinka Novosibirsk State Conservatory, earning a Doctorate in Music. A prominent violinist, chamber musician and pedagogue, he was known for...
Timothy J. O'Connor
Jun 2, 2026
WORCESTER - Timothy J. O’Connor, 71, passed away peacefully on June 2nd, 2026 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Tim grew up in the Tatnuck Square section of Worcester and attended Worcester Public Schools, graduating in 1974 from Worcester Boys Trade High School. Following his graduation, Tim worked maintenance and construction jobs at Parker Metals. Later, Tim worked...
Leonard "Lenny" Alpert
Jun 1, 2026
CHARLOTTE, NC - Leonard Alpert, longtime resident of Worcester, MA, died in Charlotte, NC on Monday, June 1st, 2026, at the age of 92. For 69 years Lenny was the devoted husband of Elaine “Shani” Alpert, née Epstein.
A graduate of Boston University, Lenny was for many years the proprietor of Edison Wipers. Upon retirement he and Shani moved south, enjoying...
Arthur J. McKinlay
May 31, 2026
Rutland - Arthur J. McKinlay, 91, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026 at Rose Monahan Hospice House listening to Scotland the Brave. He is the loving husband of the late Isabella T. (Gilzean) McKinlay with whom he would have celebrated over 66 years of marriage.
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Arthur was the son of the late Dan and Margaret McKinlay....
Marjorie I. (Reed) Long
May 28, 2026
STERLING — Marjorie I. (Reed) Long, 90, beloved wife of Albert J. Long, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus.
Born and raised in Craftsbury, Vermont, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Homer and Olive Reed. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of Vermont, where...
Barbara A. Shimkus
May 27, 2026
Rutland - Barbara A. Shimkus passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026 with her family by her side. She is the loving wife of the late Charles Shimkus who predeceased her in 2013.
Born in Worcester, Barbara is the daughter of John and Joan (Jacewicz) Murphy. She met her husband Charles and together they shared over 60 years of marriage and...
Henry "Butch" W. Bottcher, Jr.
May 26, 2026
HOLDEN – Henry “Butch” W. Bottcher, Jr., 82, formerly of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, at Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester, surrounded by the love and care of his devoted daughter, Kirsten.
Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Henry was the son of the late Henry W. and Elsa V. (Dahlgren) Bottcher. After spending four decades...
Richard Reed "Dick" Watson
May 25, 2026
HOLDEN - Richard Reed “Dick” Watson, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston.
Born and raised in Worcester, Dick was the beloved son of the late Walter and Phyllis (Reed) Watson. Diagnosed at an early age with cerebral palsy, Dick nevertheless thrived and lived a full and joyful life....
Richard Joseph Holland
May 24, 2026
WORCESTER - Richard Joseph Holland, 94, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. Born in 1932 in Albany, NY, he was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years, Eleanor, in 2013. Richard is survived by his children, Gail Holland-Dufault and her husband, Chip Dufault; Richard Holland; and Timothy Holland and his wife, Wendy Holland. He also leaves behind five...
Michael Anthony Cappuccio, Jr.
May 23, 2026
HUBBARDSTON, MA/KAGEL CANYON, CA – Michael Anthony Cappuccio, Jr., 74, formerly of Hubbardston, MA, passed away unexpectedly in Arizona on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born in Holden and raised in Hubbardston, Michael was the beloved son of Michael A. and Mary P. (Nee) Cappuccio.
Following his graduation from Tufts University, Michael took his adventurous spirit westward. A true free spirit, he...
Gary A. Cohen
May 23, 2026
WORCESTER – Gary A. Cohen, age 83, died peacefully on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at Dodge Park Rest Home, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, Gary was the son of Alfred and Lillian (Korenblum) Cohen and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. Gary graduated from Classical High School in 1961, eventually graduating from the Massachusetts College...
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