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Julie Helane Birns
Feb 18, 2020
WORCESTER – Julie Helane Birns, 42, died at Rose Monahan Hospice Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Jill Shack and Douglas Birns. Julie leaves her mother, Jill Shack of Worcester, her father, Douglas Birns and his wife, Terry of...
Robert "Bob" J. Shays
Feb 18, 2020
WORCESTER – Robert “Bob” J. Shays, 78, beloved husband of Lucille (Senneville) Shays, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Everett and Mary (Perna) Shays. Bob loved life, his family, and his friends. He was loved by many,...
Irene R. Sigel
Feb 13, 2020
HOLDEN – Irene R. (Thienel) Sigel, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester. Born in Goffstown, New Hampshire, and raised in Worcester, Irene was the daughter of Arthur and Louise (Roy) Thienel and lived in Holden for 68 years. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her...
Rosalyn (Pulda) Fox
Feb 11, 2020
WORCESTER - Rosalyn (Pulda) Fox, 93, died Tuesday, February 11 at her residence in Worcester after a long illness. Her husband of 67 years, Melvin Fox, died in 2014. She leaves three children, Alan Fox and his wife Lynne of Southborough and New Seabury; Renee Gould and her husband Marshall of Northborough, Richard Fox and his wife Dr. Ann Merritt...
Raymond Gottlieb
Feb 11, 2020
WESTBOROUGH – Raymond Gottlieb, 72 died on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at UMASS Memorial Healthcare after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Gold), a son Ari Gottlieb and his wife, Julia of Natick, a daughter Rebecca wife of Joshua Robbins of Hopkinton, a brother Geoffrey Gottlieb and his wife Alice of Great Barrington, MA, a...
Jeanne G. De Marcken
Feb 10, 2020
HOLDEN/PAXTON/WEST BOYLSTON/WORCESTER – Jeanne G. de Marcken, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was born in Wierde, Belgium, the daughter of Camille and Charlotte Moncheur de Rieudotte. She leaves her loving husband of 65 years, Christian W. de Marcken; her son, Allen C. de Marcken and his wife, Kristine of Palm City, FL; her...
Irving Fins
Feb 10, 2020
WORCESTER - Irving Fins, age 98, died at his residence in Concord, MA on Monday, February 10, 2020. His wife of 67 years Beatrice (Samet) Fins died in 2012. He leaves a son Mark Fins of Newton, two daughters, Bonnie Stoddard of Madison, CT and Arlene wife of, Kent Issenberg of Acton, MA; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was...
Thomas J. Savage Sr.
Feb 9, 2020
PAXTON - Thomas J. Savage Sr., 74, died peacefully with his loving family by his side, on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida. He was born in Worcester and grew up in Shrewsbury, the son of Frank A. and Mary V. (Pistara) Savage. He lived in Paxton for 46 years. Tom graduated from Shrewsbury High...
Marshall B. Werblin
Feb 8, 2020
WORCESTER- Marshall B. Werblin, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 8, 2020, surrounded by family. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 59 years, Barbara (Labins) Werblin of Worcester, daughters Lisa B. Werblin of Framingham, and Andrea Werblin Reid and her husband Angus of Framingham, sister Ruth Lonstein (widow of the late Barnett G. Lonstein)...
Richard B. Howe
Feb 8, 2020
OAKHAM - Richard B Howe, 76, a long-time resident and former Chief of the Oakham Fire Department, died peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of Kenneth and Evelyn (Braune) Howe and graduated from North High School in Worcester. Richard studied at Nichols college, was a roofer and went...
Paul P. Nelson
Feb 7, 2020
HOLDEN – Paul P. Nelson, 83, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Paul was the son of the late Carl G. and Florence M. (Mercier) Nelson and lived the last 16 years in Jefferson. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 58...
David I. Cook
Feb 7, 2020
HOLDEN, MA/ MANCHESTER AND COVENTRY, CT – David I. Cook, 81, beloved husband of Jean A. (Johnson) Cook, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of Arnold and Ruth (Childs) Cook. David earned the rank of Eagle Scout with...
Harold "Harry" Shapiro
Feb 5, 2020
WEST BOYLSTON -- Harold "Harry" Shapiro, 71, formerly of Worcester, passed away at home surrounded by his family on February 5, 2020. Harold was married 42 years to his beloved wife Sissy (Bolduc) Shapiro. He was the proud and devoted father of Lisa Shapiro and husband Nate Calef of Melrose, Michael Shapiro and wife Danielle of Needham, Stephen Shapiro and...
Sigmund "Siggy" A. Matis Jr.
Feb 5, 2020
HOLDEN – Sigmund “Siggy” A. Matis, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Born and raised in Holden, he was a son of the late Sigmund and Mildred (Wagner) Matis. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 58 years, Jacqueline G. (Fairbanks) Matis; his two sons,...
Donald Taylor French Sr.
Feb 5, 2020
HOLDEN – Donald Taylor French, Sr., 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Norman M., Sr. and Marjorie E. (Taylor) French and had lived most of his life in Holden. He leaves his loving wife of 66 years, Doris Ann (Gibbons) French;...
Roberta A. (Hall) Fitch
Feb 5, 2020
WORCESTER —Roberta A. (Hall) Fitch, 82, died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester. Roberta was born in Worcester, the daughter of Mildred Marion Hall, and remained in the city nearly her entire life. She graduated from South High School in Worcester and studied to be a Medical Secretary...
Linda M. (Hurd) Monroe
Feb 5, 2020
SIDNEY,OH/HOLDEN – Linda M. (Hurd) Monroe, 71, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Ohio after a brief illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Elmer G. and Dorothy E. (Wyatt) Hurd and had lived in Holden before moving to Ohio in 1975. She leaves her sister, Susan St. John of North...
John P. Powers
Feb 4, 2020
HOLDEN – John P. Powers, 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of John J. and Veronica I. (Farrell) Powers and had lived most of his life in Holden. His loving wife of 44 years, Jeanne A. (Gargolinski) Powers, passed away in...
Gloria Monica (Joseph) Joseph
Feb 4, 2020
WORCESTER - Gloria Monica (Joseph) Joseph, age 85, died on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at her residence. She leaves a daughter Dr. Aviva Joseph, wife of Dr. David Grunwald of Worcester, with whom she lived, and five grandchildren. She was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, the daughter of Edward and Hilda (Rigny) Joseph and had lived in Israel for a...
Maureen J. (Mulhearn) Chasse
Feb 3, 2020
WORCESTER - Maureen J. (Mulhearn) Chasse, 71, passed away after a courageous battle with ALS on Monday, February 3rd at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Warren J. and Jane S. (Symonaick) Mulhearn. Maureen graduated from Burncoat High School and went on to earn her Nursing Degree from Quinsigamond...
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