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Carol Ann (Kreitzman) Lutsk
May 12, 2026
SUDBURY – Carol Ann (Kreitzman) Lutsk, age 78, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, after a brief illness. Born in Westbury, NY, Carol was the daughter of Milton and Roslyn (Lonschein) Kreitzman. Carol grew up on Long Island, graduating from Westbury High School, Class of 1965. She then earned a Bachelor of...
James M. McGuire
May 10, 2026
Worcester – James M. McGuire, 61, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was born in Worcester, MA, the son of the late James and Sally (Harrington) McGuire.
James was a graduate from Worcester Vocational Technical High School, class of 83, and then later served his community faithfully as a dedicated firefighter throughout many departments over the years including Princeton,...
Patricia R. Fisher
May 8, 2026
Patricia's Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am on Monday, May 18th, and will be livestreamed at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a26056214499968
STERLING- Patricia Rosalind (Faucher) Fisher, 80, died peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2026 after a battle with cancer. She was born in Webster, MA, the daughter of the late Leo and Antoinette (LaBonte) Faucher and was...
Edward F. Sheridan
May 8, 2026
RUTLAND - Edward F. Sheridan of Rutland, MA passed peacefully at home Friday, May 8th after a long and valiantly fought battle with kidney disease. He is survived by his wife of forty years, Amy, and children, Kate and Tim, as well as siblings Patti, David, Michael, Colleen, and Bridget, originally of Liverpool, NY. He is predeceased by his parents,...
Barbara P. Krashes
May 6, 2026
PRINCETON - Barbara Payne Krashes, 98, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. She was born and raised in Worcester, MA, the daughter of William Raymond Payne and Anne Stanyer Payne, and lived in Princeton for nearly 70 years.
Barbara was married to the late Dave Krashes for sixty-six years. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters: Stephanie Opalka...
Robert V. Ackerman, Sr.
May 6, 2026
Rutland - Robert V. Ackerman, Sr., 73, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after a long and courageous struggle with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Born and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of the late Robert E. and Dorothy...
Gail M. Puris
May 5, 2026
Holden –Gail M. (Mietkiewicz) Puris, 69, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Rose (DiPillo) Mietkiewicz. Gail was a graduate of Burncoat High School, Class of 1974, and went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree...
Kenneth C. Olson
May 4, 2026
HOLDEN – Kenneth C. Olson, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Carl A. and Alice V. (Skarberg) Olson.
After graduating from Commerce high school, Ken served his country in the National Guard for 8 years. He went on to work...
Patricia Ann (Pat) Lynch
May 4, 2026
STERLING - Patricia Ann (Pat) Lynch, age 69, of Sterling, died on May 4, 2026, at the end of her cancer journey. Pat died peacefully, with loving family by her side.
Pat was born on March 16, 1957, in Worcester, MA, and lived her entire adult life with her loving husband, Michael Lynch, in Sterling.
Pat and Mike married on August 5,...
Arthur R. Albanese
May 3, 2026
PLYMOUTH - Arthur Raymond Albanese, 84, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. Arthur was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Arthur and Connie Albanese. He grew up in the New York/Jersey area and moved to the north shore of Massachusetts in high school. He was a loving husband to Jean Leslie Albanese for 59...
Michael X. Mongeau
May 3, 2026
STERLING - Michael X. Mongeau, 66, passed away on May 3, 2026, after a courageous 10 month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Born in Oakland CA, Michael was the 4th of 7 children, raised by Laurent and Margaret (Radzik) Mongeau. He was raised in Webster MA and graduated high school in 1977 from Marianhill Central Catholic High School in Southbridge MA....
Vinicio "Nicio" Jimenez
May 2, 2026
STERLING - With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Vinicio Jimenez, age 72, who entered eternal rest on May 2, 2026, in Leominster, Massachusetts. Vinicio was born on March 25, 1954, in Bayacanes, La Vega, Dominican Republic, to his late parents, Cristina Rodriguez and Juan Antonio Jimenez.
Affectionately known as “Nicio” by his mother, Vinicio was the youngest son among...
Rodney J. Paquette
May 2, 2026
JEFFERSON – Rodney J. Paquette, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Born in Worcester, Rodney was the son of Russell and Catherine A. (McInnis) Paquette.
His brother Ronald J. Paquette passed in 2020, and his sister, Cynthia A. (Paquette) Egan, in 2021. Ronald lived his entire life in Holden.
He will be lovingly remembered and missed...
Wendy Wolanski Griffith
May 2, 2026
WORCESTER - Wendy Wolanski Griffith, 68, of Worcester, Massachusetts transitioned on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at home with family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Lou, sons Louis and Dan with his wife Julie and grandson Bodhin (Wendy’s “Mr. Bojangles”). Wendy was predeceased by her parents, Roberta (Stevens) and Frank Wolanski. Her extended family includes...
Christine Fournier
May 2, 2026
WORCESTER- Christine (Hallen) Fournier, 73, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Born in Worcester and raised in Auburn, Christine was the daughter of the late Leo and Nancy R. (Manthorn) Hallen. She attended Auburn Public Schools and was a graduate of Auburn High School.
Christine met the love of her life, Michael A. Fournier,...
Judith E. Karlsson
May 1, 2026
SHREWSBURY/HOLDEN – Judith (Swanson) Karlsson, 77, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation and Health Center.
She is survived by her devoted husband of forty years, Peter Karlsson of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; her daughter, Kristen Kenney and her husband David of Bolton, Connecticut; and her son, Michael Berard and his wife Sarah of Avon, Connecticut. She was the...
Paul L. Lavallee
Apr 30, 2026
WORCESTER – Paul L. Lavallee, 64, passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family, on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Born in Worcester and raised in Millbury, Paul was the son of the late A. Roger and H. Janice (Langway) Lavallee. He attended Assumption Catholic School and was a graduate of Holy Name Central Catholic High School....
Patricia E. Martin
Apr 28, 2026
RUTLAND - Patricia Eileen Martin, Ph.D. in Education, 79, of Rutland, formerly of Auburn, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28th, surrounded by her loving nieces, Patricia A. Martin and Kathy A. Martin, and her grandniece, Cassandra Lynne Martin. Her beloved pets, Sophie and Mr. Wilson, remained faithfully at her bedside. Patricia's greatest love was her Gypsy Vanner horse, Denny, who bid farewell...
Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Hazelhurst
Apr 28, 2026
WORCESTER - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and “Nanny”, Elizabeth Ann (Brosnan) Hazelhurst, 87. Born and raised in Worcester, Betty, affectionately known as Betty Ann to many, lived her entire life in the city she loved. She grew up on Grafton Hill, the youngest child of Leo J. Brosnan and Gladys...
Paul H. Janowicz
Apr 27, 2026
STERLING – Paul H. Janowicz, 74, passed away on April 27, 2026.
Paul was born in Worcester, MA the youngest of three sons to Walter and Emily (Grigas) Janowicz. He grew up on the family dairy farm where he developed a strong work ethic that he carried throughout his life. He attended Leominster Trade School where he learned drafting, laying the...
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