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Edward "Eddy" Stein
Oct 7, 2026
WORCESTER - Edward (Eddy) I. Stein, 94, passed away peacefully on October 7 in Worcester, Mass. Born and raised in Milford, he was the youngest of five children to Harry and Pearl Stein and the last surviving sibling.
Eddy was loved and adored by those in his life as son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, businessman, and community member....
George A. Johnson, Sr.
Oct 6, 2026
RUTLAND – George A. Johnson, Sr., 78, beloved husband of Gail R. (Haines) Johnson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born in Worcester and raised in Boylston, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Durgin) Johnson.
George was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School...
Irene "Chykie" (Leviton) Feldman
Oct 6, 2026
WORCESTER -Irene “Chykie” (Leviton) Feldman, 97, passed away on October 6th, 2026 peacefully at the Jewish Healthcare Center.
Born and raised in Worcester, Irene was the daughter of Rose and Abraham Leviton. Irene and her three brothers (Eli, Philip and Erwin) grew up near Water Street on the East Side of Worcester. She attended Commerce High School with a major in...
Karen L. Horrigan
Oct 5, 2026
Jefferson - Karen L. Horrigan, a long-time and proud resident of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away on October 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and friendship.
Karen was born on September 20, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to George and Theresa (Scotti) Andersen. She grew up in Worcester and Shrewsbury. She was a graduate of Major Howard Beal High School...
Annette (Burack) Order
Oct 5, 2026
WORCESTER - Annette (Burack) Order of Worcester passed away at the age of 93 at the Rose Monahan Hospice on October 5, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on December 25, 1932 to Max and Dora (Deitch) Burack in Hartford, Connecticut and moved at a young age with her family to the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester, where...
Mary Louise (Stone) Marshalsea
Oct 4, 2026
MANOMET - Mary Louise (Stone) Marshalsea, affectionately known as Mary Lou, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Born and raised in Needham, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Mary Ellen (O’Connor) Stone. She attended Needham public schools and earned her GED before attending nursing school, where...
David Richard Souda
Oct 2, 2026
SHREWSBURY – David Richard Souda, 60, of Shrewsbury, was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us on October 2nd, 2026.
David was born on March 17th in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Charles and Margaret (Carlson) Souda. He grew up in Shrewsbury and attended Worcester Boys Trade and Shrewsbury High School.
David’s childhood was typical of any accident-prone boy. If there was a bone to...
Ronald J. Cournoyer
Oct 2, 2026
WORCESTER – Ronald Joseph “Ronny” Cournoyer, 83, a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Worcester, Ron was the son of Roland J. and Lily A. (Entwistle) Cournoyer. His life was defined by devotion to his family, his work, his friendships,...
Judith A. "Judy" Wisner
Oct 2, 2026
HOLDEN - Judith A. “Judy” (Wisniewski) Wisner, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance – Leominster Campus.
Born and raised in Holden, Judy was the daughter of the late John M. and Helena R. (Fornier) Wisniewski. She attended Holden Public Schools and was a graduate of Wachusett Regional...
Roger A. Berard
Oct 1, 2026
BOYLSTON – Roger A. Berard, beloved husband of Pauline R. (Harper) Berard, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Honore and Viola (Provost) Berard.
Roger proudly served his country with the United States Army. Following his service,...
Dean A. Andrews
Oct 1, 2026
HOLDEN – Dean A. Andrews, 78, beloved husband of Betty (Boardman) Andrews, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born in Evanston, IL and raised in Franklin Park, IL, he was the son of the late Doyll and Margaret (Mollnhauer) Andrews.
Dean attended Concordia College High School in Milwaukee...
Linda A. Miller
Sep 30, 2026
HOLDEN - Linda Antoun Miller died on September 30 at the age of eighty-five years.
She was educated at the Shrewsbury High School, Bates College (1963), and the Harvard Graduate School of Education (Master of Arts in Teaching, 1964).
Linda taught middle school English and writing, beginning with her practice teaching in Arlington, MA, and then briefly in Winchester, MA, Marblehead, MA,...
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...
Linda T. (Deprey) Fitzsimmons
Sep 29, 2026
HOLDEN - Linda T. (Deprey) Fitzsimmons, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She joins in heaven her beloved husband, Robert F. “Fitzy” Fitzsimmons, Sr., who predeceased her in 2022.
Born in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, raised in Shrewsbury, then later moved to Holden, Massachusetts. Linda...
John Andrew "Andy" Pettingell
Sep 29, 2026
Northborough - John Andrew Pettingell, known to everyone as Andy, passed away on September 29, 2026, following a brief illness.
Andy was a remarkable son, brother, and uncle who achieved tremendous success in overcoming challenges posed by the genetic condition phenylketonuria, defying medical predictions. He lived a life of quiet strength, determination, and an enthusiasm for every opportunity life offered him.
Born...
Viviane B. Waterhouse
Sep 28, 2026
Princeton- It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Viviane Waterhouse, who left us while holding the hands of her daughter, Jacqueline Waterhouse, and son, Lincoln Waterhouse, on September 28, 2026. Viviane gave her heart, her honesty, her sense of humor, her commitment, and her love to those around her, with whom she connected and cherished.
Viviane was...
Irene M. Woods
Sep 28, 2026
Worcester - Irene Mary (Danielson) Woods, 90, of West Boylston, died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
Irene’s arrival in the world was memorable. She was born during a snowstorm on Dec. 19, 1935, in Baldwinville, a village in Templeton, MA. She came into the world at her family’s home, attended by a doctor who...
Theresa G. (Polli) “Terry” Morrow
Sep 28, 2026
HOLDEN – Theresa G. (Polli) “Terry” Morrow, age 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Worcester, Terry was the daughter of the late Francis and Theresa G. (Paquette) Polli.
Terry graduated from Commerce High School with the Class of 1950. Following high school, she worked for many years at First National...
Rowena M. Teran Garbose
Sep 27, 2026
WORCESTER – Rowena M. Teran Garbose, age 73, died peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at AdviniaCare, after a period of declining health. Born in Worcester, Rowena was the daughter of Gerald “Gerry” and Gertrude “Trudy” (Breidler) Teran, and lived most of her life in Central Massachusetts.
Rowena graduated from Doherty High School with the Class of 1971, eventually earning 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,...
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