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In Remembrance
Sep 11, 2026
September 11, 2001
On this solemn anniversary, we pause to remember September 11, 2001, and the thousands of innocent lives taken on that tragic day.
We remember each victim and the families, friends, and loved ones who continue to live with their loss. We remember the firefighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, military members, and civilians who demonstrated extraordinary courage and selflessness...
Linda Rae Allen
Sep 9, 2026
Worcester, MA – Linda Rae Allen, 84, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at UMass Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Born on January 15, 1942, in Glens Falls, New York, she was the daughter of Ruby Marguerite and Walter Wesley Syrett.
In recent years, Mom called Worcester and West Boylston home. She and her husband were longtime residents of the...
Peter L. Holske, II.
Sep 7, 2026
STERLING - Peter L. Holske, II, 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.
Born in Attleboro and raised in Mansfield, Peter was the son of the late Peter L. and June C. (Rust) Holske. He attended Mansfield Public Schools and was a graduate of Mansfield High...
Rodney S. Jenkins
Sep 6, 2026
Paxton- Rodney S. Jenkins, 74, beloved husband of Mary (Croteau) Jenkins, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus.
Born in Worcester and raised on the family farm in Paxton, Rodney was the son of the late Loyd and Olive (Ayotte) Jenkins. He graduated from Worcester Academy and went...
Eckhard E. Muhlhauser
Sep 6, 2026
Princeton - Eckhard Erich Muhlhauser, 91, of Princeton, Massachusetts, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Eckhard was born on July 5, 1935, in Erbach, Germany, the son of Otto Mühlhäuser and Anna Maria Mühlhäuser (Lindner). He attended school in Germany before receiving a scholarship to spend his senior year of high school in the United States. He graduated...
Andrew T. Fish
Sep 5, 2026
WORCESTER - Andrew T. Fish, 60, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away on September 5, 2026, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Veronica Fish; his sons, Matthew Fish and his wife, Krystine, Joe Fish and his wife, Katherine, and Adam Fish and his partner, Caitlin; his mother, Billee LaPrade; his sister, Darlene...
Tammi M. Novia
Sep 5, 2026
JEFFERSON - Tammi M. Novia, 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester.
Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson, Tammi was the daughter of Steven Novia and the late Anna Marie (DiFranco) Nelson. She attended Jefferson Public Schools and was a graduate of Lunenburg High...
William David Brown
Sep 4, 2026
HOLDEN – William David Brown, 74, beloved husband of Carol J. (Hall) Brown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born in Worcester and raised in Millbury, he was the son of the late David and Evelyn (Bernard) Brown.
Bill was a graduate of Millbury High School, Class of 1971. He went on to enjoy a...
Barbara B. Goodale
Sep 4, 2026
Barbara B. Goodale, 79, of Princeton, Massachusetts, passed away on September 4, 2026, surrounded by her family, after courageously battling multiple escalating medical conditions.
Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Barbara came to New England for college at Worcester State and got her degree in education. She later got a master’s degree in school counseling from Anna Maria College and spent...
Jacqueline S. โJackieโ Lancaster
Sep 4, 2026
HOLDEN - Jacqueline S. “Jackie” (Dorow) Lancaster, 52, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, September 4, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester, following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Born in Athol and raised in Orange, Jackie was the beloved daughter of Melvin and Dorothy (Bacon) Dorow. She attended the Orange Public...
Dorothy M. Butler
Sep 1, 2026
Dayville, CT - Dorothy M. Butler, age 99, of Dayville, CT, formerly of Holden, MA and Woodstock, CT, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, while being held by her son, Wendell P. Butler III.
Born and raised in Worcester, MA, Dotty was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Clorinda LaConte, and was the ninth of ten siblings. Growing up...
Carol Ann Hoffman
Sep 1, 2026
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”
-Dr. Seuss
STERLING - Carol Ann Hoffman, 81, passed away on September 1, 2026. She is the loving wife of Allen H. Hoffman, with whom she has shared the past 58 years of marriage.
Born to Myra (Mallett) and Gordon E. Snyder, Sr. on September 17, 1944. She was educated in Worcester Schools and...
Russell A. Gibson
Aug 31, 2026
HOLDEN – Russell Allen Gibson, 73, beloved father of Timothy Gibson, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Chester and Louise (Johnson) Gibson.
Upon graduating from Wachusett High School he went on to enjoy a long career in the...
Carol Wilcox Rice
Aug 27, 2026
WORCESTER – Carol Wilcox Rice, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving caretakers at The Oasis at Dodge Park after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She is finally able to rest peacefully. She was the daughter of the late Edson and Anna (Wilcox) Rice.
Carol served her community and church for most of her life. She was...
Ann (Pedone) Trotsky
Aug 27, 2026
WORCESTER – Ann F. (Pedone) Trotsky, age 98, passed away peacefully of natural causes in her home on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Southgate at Shrewsbury, surrounded by the warmth and loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, Ann was the daughter of James and Rosa (Simone) Pedone and remained a proud, lifelong resident of Massachusetts.
A woman of effortless...
Steven C. Jones
Aug 26, 2026
HOLDEN - Steven C. Jones, 72, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Steven was born in Worcester, MA and raised in Holden, MA. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School. After graduating, he worked for Nordgren Funeral Home, then he worked for Shipley Company as a Chemtech. Later in his career,...
Nancy Ann Mathieu
Aug 25, 2026
Rutland - Nancy Ann Mathieu, of Rutland, Massachusetts, passed away on August 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and woman of faith whose greatest joy was her family.
Nancy and her husband, Donald Mathieu, were married for 65 years. Most of this time was spent in Princeton at their beloved...
Nancy C. (Grierson) Derby
Aug 23, 2026
TOWNSEND - Nancy C. (Grierson) Derby, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Born in Waltham and raised in Maynard, Nancy was the daughter of the late William and Barbara (Davis) Grierson. She attended Maynard Public Schools and was a graduate of Maynard High School, Class of 1965. Following graduation, Nancy continued her education...
Jeffrey R. Sears
Aug 22, 2026
BOYLSTON - Jeffrey “Jeff” Sears, 51, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2026.
Jeff was, first and foremost, a deeply dedicated father who poured his heart into raising his son, Aiden—instilling in him the value of hard work, an appreciation for the quiet beauty of nature, and the strength to face life’s challenges. A true jack-of-all-trades, Jeff was always...
C. Vernon "Vern" Gaw
Aug 21, 2026
Falmouth/Bedford, MA - With gratitude for a life well lived, we sadly announce the death of our beloved husband and father, C. Vernon “ Vern” Gaw. Vern passed away August 21st at his home on Cape Cod in the care of his family and hospice after a long illness.
Born on July 12, 1942, Vern and his two sisters were raised...
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