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Richard M. Bernstein
Oct 17, 2025
SHREWSBURY - Richard M. Bernstein, age 61, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025. Born in Worcester, Richard was the son of the late William E. Bernstein and Marjorie (Burwick) Bernstein. Richard is survived by his siblings, Laurie B. Kimmelstiel, Robert Bernstein, and David Bernstein and their families, and a large extended family. A private graveside service was held at...
Earle M. Skiest
Oct 16, 2025
WORCESTER – Earle M. Skiest, age 96, died peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester after a period of declining health, with his devoted wife and her daughter Lauri by his side. Born in Worcester, Earle was the son of Hymen and Dorothy (Brickman) Skiest, and after stops in Charlotte, NC, Glens Falls, NY,...
Edward S. Hayes, Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Holden/Rutland/Worcester - Edward S. Hayes, Jr., 93, beloved husband of the late Barbara (Rugg) Hayes, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Born and raised in Worcester, Ed was the son of the late Edward and Helen (Armstrong) Hayes and lived most of his life in Holden and Rutland. He graduated from Classical High School in 1949 and attended the...
John P. Boehnke
Oct 15, 2025
WORCESTER - John P. Boehnke, 82, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is now reunited with the love of his life, his wife, Brenda J. (Dwyer) Boehnke, who predeceased him in 2011.
Born and raised in Worcester, John was the son of the late William and Mary (Urban) Boehnke. He was...
Emily M. (Landers) Federici
Oct 15, 2025
STERLING – Emily M. (Landers) Federici, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Leominster, Emily was the cherished daughter of the late James and Helen (Hebert) Landers. She attended St. Cecilia Catholic School and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1962.
That same year, while working as a...
Benjamin D. "Ben" Goodband
Oct 13, 2025
FITCHBURG - It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of Benjamin D. Goodband, affectionately known as Ben, at the young age of 41.
He was born on September 18, 1984 in Lowell Massachusetts, and passed away peacefully, surrounded with love on Monday October 13, 2025 in Worcester Massachusetts, under hospice care...
Walter Gowey
Oct 13, 2025
PRINCETON - Walter Joseph Gowey, 76, of Princeton, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on October 13, 2025 after suffering a stroke. He was a much respected resident of the Alzheimer's Unit at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester and was surrounded by caring staff members when he passed.
Walter was born on May 28, 1949 in Weymouth, Massachusetts to Doris and Henry Gowey....
Richard W. LaBaire
Oct 13, 2025
HOLDEN - Richard W. LaBaire passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 after a brief illness. Richard was born Sept 24, 1946 in Worcester, MA.
He is survived by his former wife, Susan LaBaire their son, Richard W. LaBaire, Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Pepperell, their son, John A. LaBaire, his granddaughters, Jayden LaBaire, Bethanie LaBaire and Eriana LaBaire, who all...
Alan Wade
Oct 12, 2025
STERLING - Alan L. Wade, 81, a lifelong resident of Sterling, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 at the Oakdale Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility in West Boylston.
Born in Sterling, Alan is the son of the late Walter and Marian (Moore) Wade. After graduating from Leominster Trade in 1961, he worked most of his career at Nypro Inc. in...
Richard E. Katz
Oct 11, 2025
WORCESTER - Richard E. Katz, 79, beloved husband of Linda N. (Sadowsky) Katz, passed away peacefully at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Irving and Esther (Grossman) Katz.
Richard was a graduate of Classical High School and he went on to further his education at...
Joan Lomax
Oct 8, 2025
OAKHAM - Joan A. Lomax, 78, of Oakham, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2025. She is the loving wife of the late Robert R. Lomax with whom she shared over 58 years of marriage.
Joan was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Goodwin) McAfee. After high school, she attended the Salter School to obtain her...
Arthur "Buddy" Joel Brousseau
Oct 2, 2025
WORCESTER - Arthur “Buddy” Joel Brousseau, Jr, 77, of Worcester, MA and Palm Beach, FL, a champion for the Homeless and Substance Abuse Communities, has died after a long, brave, and courageous battle with cancer.
He leaves his children, Miles D. Brousseau of Amity, ME, Jesse Brousseau Bernard and her partner Tevis Colon of Cambridge, Kristi L. Kelly and husband Todd...
David Wheeler
Oct 1, 2025
BOYLSTON - David H. Wheeler, 82 of Boylston, passed peacefully on October 1, 2025. He was born to Clifford and Helen Wheeler of Worcester. He was a quiet, soft spoken, likeable guy with a quick wit and smile. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene, of 63 years come this November....
Barbara Jean "BJ" Monopoli
Sep 30, 2025
SALISBURY - Barbara Jean “BJ” Monopoli passed away peacefully at the age of 82. The daughter of Sebastiano and Fortunata Fagone, she was born, raised, and resided in Massachusetts throughout her life.
A dedicated registered nurse, BJ built a long and impactful career in trauma and orthopedic care. She took great pride in mentoring and training younger generations of nurses. Beyond...
Mabel "Betty" Pearson
Sep 29, 2025
Mabel Elizabeth Pearson, known to all as Betty, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025 at the Heartis Assisted Living Center in North Venice, Florida at the age of 94. Born on May 23, 1931 in Sterling, Betty was the daughter of Frank and Dorothy Lanciani.
Betty married Irving T. Pearson at the First Church of Sterling in 1954. They were soon off...
Elizabeth A. Heath
Sep 28, 2025
WORCESTER – Elizabeth A. Heath, age 40, passed away at home surrounded by love on Sunday, September 28, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Elizabeth graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, class of 2003, where she was very involved in the music department. She was a member of the Chamber Choir, participated in...
Kathleen R. Richardson
Sep 24, 2025
JEFFERSON – Kathleen R. (Cote) Richardson, 74, beloved wife of Joel W. Richardson, passed away peacefully at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Lucy (Ushinski) Cote.
Kathy was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School. She went on to further her education...
Donald O. Maloney
Sep 23, 2025
SHREWSBURY — Donald O. Maloney, 97, of Shrewsbury, died peacefully on September 23, 2025, surrounded by all his children and other family.
Born on July 31, 1928, his life’s path was determined by the death of his mother just four hours after his birth. He was raised in Shrewsbury by his aunt, Mary F., and her husband, Henry A. Marchesseault, along...
Deborah A. Bruegger
Sep 23, 2025
WORCESTER - Deborah A. Bruegger, 73 of Worcester, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025.
She was the beloved mother of Nicholas Bruegger of Worcester and Daniel Bruegger and his wife, Arielle of Westminster. She was a proud grandmother to Sawyer, Barrett, Carter, and Crew. She is also survived by her former husband and devoted friend, Ronald Bruegger of Florida.
Deborah was...
Nancy Naroian
Sep 23, 2025
JEFFERSON - Nancy E. (Ansbigian) Naroian, of Jefferson, passed away on September 23, 2025. She is the loving wife of Peter H. Naroian with whom she shared 57 years of marriage.
Nancy was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Harry and Nina (Belezarian) Ansbigian. She was a lifelong member of the Armenian Church of Our Saviour in Worcester where...
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