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Barry J. Dworman
Jan 10, 2026
WORCESTER – Barry J. Dworman, age 85, died peacefully with his loving and devoted family by his side. Born in Worcester, Barry was the son of Nathan and Ida (Spear) Dworman. Barry was married to Bernice (Shapiro) Dworman for 61 years, always together and always sharing respect, love, caring, warmth and affection.
After graduating Classical High School, Barry attended Worcester Polytechnic...
Rosalind "Roz" (Greece) Rosenberg-Skiest
Jan 9, 2026
WORCESTER – Rosalind “Roz” (Greece) Rosenberg-Skiest, age 93, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 9, 2026, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. Born in Worcester, Roz was the daughter of Samuel and Ida (Teitz) Greece and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.
Roz will be lovingly missed and remembered by her devoted children, Lauri Rosenberg, Paul Rosenberg, and Nancy Carter...
Barbara M. Cote
Jan 8, 2026
WORCESTER - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara M. Cote, age 98, who departed this life on January 8, 2026, in Worcester, Massachusetts. Born on December 18, 1927, in Worcester, she lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of those around her with her kindness and wisdom.
Barbara was a dedicated professional, working...
Joan Viner
Jan 7, 2026
RUTLAND – Joan (Littlefield) Viner, 90, beloved wife of the late Gaylord B. Viner, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Born and raised in Orono, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Maxine (Hilchey) Littlefield.
Joan took great pride in her home state of Maine. She...
Rena S. (Grossman) Miller
Jan 6, 2026
WORCESTER – Rena S. (Grossman) Miller, Ph.D., age 82, passed away peacefully on Jan 6, 2026, at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester after a prolonged illness.
Rena was born on Feb 6, 1943, in Chelsea, MA. She graduated Girls Latin School in Boston, then went on to earn an undergraduate degree from Radcliffe College in 1964 and a Ph.D. in clinical...
Charlotte L. Richardson
Jan 6, 2026
Rutland/Warwick, RI – Charlotte L. (Curtis) Richardson, 79, died peacefully at home in Rutland on Tuesday, January 6, 2025. She was born in Providence the daughter of the late George and Mildred (Bramble) Curtis.
Charlotte worked as a clerk for J.C. Penny in Warwick, RI for many years. She was a long-time member of St. Rose and Clement Church in Warwick,...
William H. Ordung
Jan 5, 2026
STERLING – William H. Ordung, age 87, died peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, surrounded with love. Born in Clinton, Bill was the son of William J. and Margaret (Gutman) Ordung, and lived in Sterling for nearly 60 years.
After graduating from Worcester Boys’ Trade School Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard the U.S.S. Hugh Purvis. Following his...
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...
Martha Susan "Sue" Dion
Jan 1, 2026
Worcester – Martha Susan “Sue” Dion, 75, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2026. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who cherished her family above all else.
Sue embraced life with passion, finding her greatest happiness traveling with her family across the country and around the world. She loved immersing herself in art museums, theater...
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,...
Jean S. (Smith) Varnum
Dec 30, 2025
WORCESTER – Jean S. (Smith) Varnum, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, following a brief illness. Born and raised in North Adams, Massachusetts, Jean was the daughter of the late Sterling E. and Edith P. (Patterson) Smith. She made her home in Paxton for over 40 years before relocating to Worcester in 2004. She is now reunited...
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...
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