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Yvonne F. (Tebo) Cohen
Sep 30, 2026
WORCESTER – Yvonne Cohen, age 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Dodge Park Rest Home, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, Yvonne was the daughter of Ralph and Selma Tebo and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She was predeceased by both her parents and her siblings, Elaine and Charles.
She was a...
Philip A. Meola
Sep 27, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON - Philip A. Meola, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the comfort of his home.
Born and raised in Worcester, Philip was the son of the late Anthony A. and Myrtle M. (Elsom) Meola. Throughout his life, Philip worked alongside his father and brothers at the family business,...
Rakhil "Rachel" (Revzin) Ayzenshtat
Sep 25, 2026
WORCESTER – Rakhil “Rachel” (Revzin) Ayzenshtat, age 81, died peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, after a period of declining health. Born in Bobruisk, Belarus, she was the daughter of Zahar and Basha Revzin.Rachel will be lovingly missed and remembered by her devoted children, Bazhanna Grebelsky and her husband, Konstantin of Shrewsbury, and Gene...
Robert James Martin Jr.
Sep 24, 2026
HOLDEN – Robert James Martin Jr. of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 89.
Robert, known to those who loved him as Bob, Dad, and Poppy lived a full life defined by family, faith, service, generosity, a distinguished career in law, and a wonderful sense of humor.
Bob was first married to his beloved wife, Margot,...
Donna L. Muzzy
Sep 22, 2026
WAYLAND, MA / BOOTHBAY HARBOR, ME - Donna Muzzy, 82, died peacefully on September 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, following complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
Donna was born on September 8, 1944, in Shelbyville, Indiana, and later moved with her family to Holden, Massachusetts, where she excelled in school and developed a lifelong love of learning. It was...
Susan B. Taylor
Sep 21, 2026
Rutland~ Susan B. (Brown) Taylor 78, beloved wife of the late Robert M. Taylor, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, MA. Susan was born in East Derry, NH and was raised in Hampstead, NH. She was the daughter of Forrest and Betty (Brackett) Brown.
Susan spent many years as a homemaker...
George W. Plant
Sep 21, 2026
WORCESTER – George W. Plant, 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester, surrounded by the love of his beloved wife, Deborah.
Born and raised in Worcester, George was the son of the late George and Laura B. (Butler) Plant. He attended Worcester Public Schools and was a graduate of Commerce...
Margaret "Peggy" (Boyle) McDermott
Sep 20, 2026
BENTONVILLE, AR - Margaret “Peggy” M. McDermott, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at The Meadows Independent and Assisted Living Community in Bentonville, Arkansas, surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded by her husband Robert B. McDermott, 67 years.
Peggy was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Martin and Margaret (Boyle) McDermott. She spent most of...
David L. Lovejoy
Sep 20, 2026
SHARON — David L. Lovejoy, 38, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Born and raised in Sharon, Mass., David was the beloved son of David L. and Annmarie (Dangelo) Lovejoy. He attended Sharon Public Schools and graduated from Sharon High School as a member of the Class of 2007. He continued his education at Hartwick College in New York,...
Susan Kelley
Sep 20, 2026
Gardner - Susan (Desautels) Kelley of South Gardner, formerly of Princeton and Orleans, Massachusetts, died early Sunday morning at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Ronald and Honora Rose (Steckel) Desautels.
Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and raised in Oxford, Sue moved to Jefferson during high school and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School....
George P. Luddy
Sep 19, 2026
HOLDEN - George Patrick Luddy passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026, at Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He was 84 years old.
Born on July 24, 1942, George was the eldest child of George R. and Catherine (Lonergan) Luddy. He grew up in Whitman, Massachusetts, attended Holy Family School and, in fourth grade, met his future wife, Charlena "Char" Fitzmaurice. Their...
Robert J. Sandberg
Sep 19, 2026
Worcester - Robert J. Sandberg, 85, of Worcester, passed away on September 19, 2026, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.
Born in Worcester, Robert was the son of the late Albert and H. Constance (Lydgman) Sandberg. He grew up in Worcester and graduated from South High before entering the workforce. He was known for his quiet strength, warm presence, and...
Nancy E. Avila
Sep 19, 2026
AUBURN – Nancy E. (Kujala) Avila, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, following a short illness. Born in 1939 in Gardner, Massachusetts — a city long home to a vibrant Finnish immigrant community — and raised in Hubbardston, she was the daughter of the late Onni and Helmi (Tyrvanen) Kujala.
She was...
William E. Lindquist, Jr.
Sep 18, 2026
PAXTON – William (“Bill”) E. Lindquist, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 18, 2026. Born and raised in Paxton, he was the son of the late William and Jeanne (Kerin) Lindquist.
He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his three children, Steven Lindquist and his wife, Caitlin, of...
Helene L. (Solomon) Marks
Sep 18, 2026
WESTBOROUGH / HOLYOKE - Helene Lorie Marks, 88, of Westborough, MA, and formerly of Holyoke, MA, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026.
Helene was the daughter of Nathan and Eda Solomon and the adoring younger sister of Louise. She grew up in West Hartford and graduated as valedictorian of Weaver High School in Hartford. She later graduated from Tufts University...
Joy Alice Ruth Cohen
Sep 15, 2026
On September 15, 2026, Joy Alice Ruth Cohen entered eternal rest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard M. Cohen, her parents, Reverend Walter & Marguerite Ruth, and her sister, Carol R. Darcy.
Born in Peoria, IL on June 26, 1938, Joy grew up primarily in the Midwest. She graduated from Capital University in Columbus, OH (1960) with her...
Violet A. Gordon
Sep 14, 2026
PAXTON- Violet A Gordon, 96, beloved wife of the late Edward P. Gordon, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center- University Campus. Born and raised in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of Edwin and Helen (Kearns) Masters.
Violet enjoyed a long secretarial career, a job she truly loved. She was a dedicated...
Richard H King
Sep 13, 2026
Richard "Dick" Hood King, 92, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 24, 1934, Dick was the fourth son of Gilbert and Frances (Hood) King. Raised in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, he attended local independent schools before enrolling at Phillips Exeter Academy in 1947, graduating in 1951. He went on to Harvard...
Peter A. Griffin
Sep 13, 2026
JEFFERSON – Peter A. Griffin, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at home in Jefferson. Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Peter F. and Viola A. (Sobol) Griffin.
At a young age, Peter’s family moved to Jefferson, MA, where he spent most of his childhood. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, Class...
Thomas F. White
Sep 13, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON - Thomas Francis White, age 85, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Born on August 3, 1941, in Worcester, MA, Tom was the son of Theodore C. White and Elizabeth M. (O'Brien) White. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Helena Dennis...
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