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Robert A. Hill
Jul 6, 2020
WORCESTER - Robert A. Hill, 66, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 6, 2020. Robert was born in Worcester, the son of Albert and Hester (Hyatt) Hill and graduated from Burncoat High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He worked in the banking industry for many years most recently with Federal Deposit...
Paul F. Bergin, Jr.
Jul 6, 2020
PAXTON – Paul F. Bergin, Jr., 78, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Paul was the son of Dr. Paul F. and Kathryn G. (Loughlin) Bergin and lived in Paxton with his wife Ann for the last 51 years. Paul was a graduate of Classical High School, Worcester...
David I. Turner
Jul 5, 2020
HOLDEN – David I. Turner, 65, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born in Neptune, NJ, the son of Edward H. and Kathleen P. (Irwin) Turner and had lived in New Jersey before moving to Holden three years ago. David grew up in Rumson, NJ, graduating from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. He then...
Raziel "Razi" Rabinovich
Jul 5, 2020
Raziel "Razi" Rabinovich, age 84 of Wayland, originally from Israel. Graveside funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday, July 6th at Framingham Natick Hebrew Cemetery on Lakeview Avenue in Natick under the direction of Richard Perlman of Miles Funeral Home of Holden. The man who knew how to love and be loved, made all around him, see...
Sylvia Madeline Keddy
Jul 5, 2020
BARRE – Sylvia M. (Sibley) Keddy, 101, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born in Barre, the daughter of the late Charles and Ina (Lincoln) Sibley and was a lifelong resident. Her loving husband of 75 years, John J. Keddy, passed away in 2011. She leaves her daughters, June A....
Nelson Miles Calkins Jr.
Jul 5, 2020
RUTLAND - Nelson Miles Calkins, Jr. died peacefully at home with his family present on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Born on November 21, 1920, he lived the majority of his nearly 100 years in Rutland. He leaves his three living children, Bruce Calkins, Mary Calkins and Elizabeth Hussey. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Hunt Calkins and by his...
Julie "Jules" M. (Muscarella) Dix
Jul 4, 2020
WORCESTER – Julie M. (Muscarella) Dix, 54, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was born in Batavia, NY, the daughter of Kathleen (Mark) Muscarella of Penn Yan, NY and the late Lawrence Muscarella. Daughter-in-law of James F. Dix and the late Patricia C. Dix of Big Flats, NY. She leaves...
Valerie A. Fleming
Jul 2, 2020
WEST BOYLSTON/HOLDEN – Valerie A. (Nixon) Fleming, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after an illness. She was born in Milford, the daughter of Oliver Nixon and had lived in Worcester and Holden before moving to West Boylston. Valerie graduated from Milford High School and earned her nursing degree from...
Matthew "Matt" M. Larson
Jul 1, 2020
PAXTON - Matthew “Matt” M. Larson, age 45, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, Matt was the son of Chester and Cheryl Ann (Dutil) Rossier. Matt spent his youth in Paxton, graduating from Wachusett Regional High School in 1992. He followed his passion of cooking...
Richard R. Garstka
Jul 1, 2020
RUTLAND – Richard R. Garstka, 64, beloved husband of Lisa (Malchik) Garstka, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Born in Ware and raised in Gilbertville, he was a son of the late Joseph and Stephanie (Koziol) Garstka. Rick graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he earned a Bachelor...
David Patrick Floyd
Jun 30, 2020
Dave's service will be live streamed on Friday, July 10 at 11:30 am via this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/7384240 HOLDEN / CO. CORK, IRELAND - David Patrick Floyd, 54, died after a short illness on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was raised in the Village of Crosshaven, Cork County, Ireland and came to the United States 34...
James G. Halal
Jun 30, 2020
HOLDEN - James G. Halal, 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Holy Trinity Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Worcester. He was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Nicholas and Alice (Saad) Halal and moved to Holden in 1971. Jimmy graduated from Classical High School in Worcester and proudly served in the U.S. Army. He...
Curtis D. Wolfe
Jun 30, 2020
CHARLTON – Curtis D. Wolfe, 31, beloved husband of Slavena (Dimitrova) Wolfe, beloved son of Steven and Colleen (Flynn) Wolfe, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Born in Worcester and raised in Charlton, he was a graduate of Shepherd Hill Regional High School. Curtis most recently worked with his father reconditioning vehicles. In his spare time, Curtis enjoyed...
Sandra Anne Minisci
Jun 28, 2020
WINDSOR, CT - Sandra Anne Minisci, 84, of Windsor, Connecticut passed away peacefully in her sleep at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation on June 28, 2020. She was born October 2, 1935, the first child of Vincent L. and Anne W. Minisci. Besides her parents, Sandra was pre-deceased by her loving step-mother, Catharine T. Minisci, and her sister, Brenda Minisci of...
Priscilla Keay
Jun 27, 2020
WORCESTER – Priscilla (Davis) Keay passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 27 at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. She is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, David Keay; sons Jeffrey and wife Patricia, Darrell and wife Margaret, and Gary; grandsons Barclay, Brad, Scot, Brian, and Kevin; great grandchildren Miles, Natalie, and Crew; nieces Penny, Deborah, and Becky; and...
Lionel A. Lajoie
Jun 25, 2020
OAKHAM - Lionel “Lee” A. Lajoie, 87, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side on Thursday, June 25, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Lee was the son of Lionel A. and Ethel A. (Jacobson) Lajoie and lived the last 60 years in Oakham. He will be lovingly remember and...
Deborah A. (Stein) Hawkins
Jun 24, 2020
TEMPLE, NH – Deborah A. (Stein) Hawkins, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts following an admirable struggle against time and illness. Deborah was born in Stamford, Connecticut, the daughter of Richard and Genevieve (Brundage) Stein. She grew up in Princeton, Massachusetts and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School, in...
Richard "Richie" I. Morrow
Jun 24, 2020
SPENCER/WEST BOYLSTON – Richard “Richie” I. Morrow passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 24. Born in Worcester, Richie was the son of the late William J. and Sarah E. (Priest) Morrow. Richie spent his early years in West Boylston, where he graduated from Major Edwards High School. Soon after, he met and married Hazel I. Kirkpatrick from Sterling....
Ronald R. Morrow
Jun 22, 2020
Ronald's service will be live streamed on Tuesday, June 30 at 11:00 am at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/65806291 HOLDEN / RUTLAND - Ronald R. Morrow, 78, formerly of Holden died peacefully at home under the care of his loving family on Monday, June 22, 2020. He was born in Holden, the son of Arthur J. and Ruth (Hudson) Morrow and lived...
Mark D. O'Brien
Jun 22, 2020
HOLDEN / ARLINGTON - Mark D. O’Brien, 54, beloved husband of Kristen (Maher) O’Brien, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, June 22, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus. Raised in Arlington, he was the son of the late Paul and Shirley (Scott) O’Brien. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his wife and...
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