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Louis Lapin
Jan 19, 2020
WORCESTER - Louis Lapin, age 94, died peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Christopher House in Worcester with his devoted family by his side. He leaves his two sons, Les Lapin and his wife, Elisabeth of West Brookfield and Jonathan Lapin and his wife, Suzanne (Suki) of Worcester; two grandchildren, Sarina Pearl and Benjamin Resnic Lapin and many...
Dorothy F. Mcloughlin
Jan 18, 2020
HOLDEN – Dorothy F. McLoughlin, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Holden, Dottie was the daughter of Thomas F. and Cora F. (Mosher) McLoughlin and lived her entire life there. Dottie was a graduate of Holden High School, class of 1950. In 1954, she graduated from Worcester...
Kelly Claire
Jan 17, 2020
RUTLAND – Kelly Claire, 56, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born in Champaign, Illinois and was a talented athlete at Westborough High School in field hockey and swimming. Kelly worked as a nurse at several long-term care facilities in the Worcester area and due to her own health issues, she retired from...
Leona "Lee" R. (Vasseur) Maio
Jan 17, 2020
PAXTON – Leona “Lee” R. (Vasseur) Maio, 93, beloved wife of Anthony Maio, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 17, 2020. Born in Worcester and raised in the Cherry Valley section of Leicester, a daughter of the late Alfred and Adelina (LeClair) Vasseur. Lee graduated from St. Peter’s High...
Shirley (Nathanson) Harrist
Jan 15, 2020
WORCESTER - Shirley (Nathanson) Harrist, age 86, daughter of Joseph and Sunya Nathanson, passed away, on January 15, 2020, surrounded by her family. She leaves behind four daughters; Barbara, Kim, Robin Paoletti and son-in-law Ron, all of Worcester, Shani Traum and son-in-law Jonathan of Brighton, MA; two brothers, Martin Nathanson of Richmond, VA. and Gerald Nathanson of Belchertown, MA; four...
Audrey T. Zook
Jan 14, 2020
HOLDEN - Audrey T. Zook, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, following a period of declining health. Audrey was born in Bristol, England, daughter of William and Selina May Skuse. Her husband of 55 years, Nicholas Zook, passed away in 2000. She leaves a son, Christopher Zook and his...
Mary A. (Leahy) Kent
Jan 14, 2020
HOLDEN – Mary A. (Leahy) Kent, 80, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020 in Holden, MA with her family by her side. She was born on May 21, 1939 in Muckross, Killarney, Ireland, the daughter of Matthew and Margaret (Lyne) Leahy. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Earl G. Kent, Jr.; her sons, Michael M....
Warren A. Stowell
Jan 14, 2020
HOLDEN - Warren A. Stowell, 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and patriot, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born in Worcester, the son of Maurice and Ruth (DuPont) Stowell and had lived in Holden for many years. Warren grew up in Worcester and graduated from Worcester Boy's Trade High School. He proudly served...
Domanic A. Vierkant
Jan 13, 2020
RUTLAND - Domanic A. Vierkant, 20, a loving son and brother, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 in the peaceful surroundings of his parent's home after losing his hard-fought battle with addiction. He will be affectionately remembered and missed by his parents, Timothy W. and Stacey M. (Bragdon) Smith of Rutland; his biological parents, John Vierkant Sr. of Woodbridge,...
Phyllis B. Froggatt
Jan 9, 2020
PRINCETON/WORCESTER – Phyllis B. (Davis) Froggatt, 96, passed away peacefully at home, in Princeton, with her son, Richard by her side. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of John and Laura (Moren) Davis. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, John H, (Jack) Froggatt who passed away in in 1997. She...
James A. Young
Jan 8, 2020
HOLDEN – James A. Young, 83, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an illness. He was born on March 15, 1936 in Pittsfield, the son of James A. and Rita D. (Knapp) Young and had lived in Holden since 1988. He leaves his loving wife of 33 years, Nancy L. (Sargent) Young;...
Kimberly B. (Perry) Lynch
Jan 8, 2020
CHARLTON - Kimberly B. (Perry) Lynch, 54, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. The daughter of the late George and Elaine (Lever) Perry, Kim was born in Worcester and later lived in Charlton for over 16 years. Kim grew up in the Greendale neighborhood of Worcester and graduated from...
Margaret Dorthea Loftis
Jan 7, 2020
VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Dorthea Loftis, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Holden, Massachusetts. She is survived by her brother, Fred H. Hahl, and her niece, Mitsn M. Nelms. Margaret was born on October 12th 1927 to John and Anna Hahl in Elmlohe Germany. She grew up in Woodhaven, Queens and graduated from Franklin K. Lane High...
Claudia J. (Taylor) Best
Jan 6, 2020
WESTMINSTER - Claudia J. (Taylor) Best, 69, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Bay State Hospital in Springfield. She was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of William and Lois (Brookins) Taylor and lived in Wilbraham and East Longmeadow for many years before moving to Westminster over 21 years ago. Claudia graduated from High School in East...
Beatrice V. (Gokmant) Krapas
Jan 5, 2020
HOLDEN – Beatrice V. (Gokmant) Krapas, 97, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, peacefully surrounded by family. She was born on May 29, 1922 in East Arlington, Vermont, the daughter of Charles and Isabell (Dalke) Gokmant and had lived most of her life in Worcester/Holden before moving to Falmouth in 2017. Her loving husband of 72 years, Vitte Krapas,...
Bernard W. Thorsen
Jan 4, 2020
RUTLAND – Bernard W. Thorsen, 87, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, January 4, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Oscar and Johanna (Janowski) Thorsen and had lived in Rutland since 1970. Bernard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. After serving for two years,...
Beverly A. (Pane) Darling
Jan 4, 2020
SOUTH BARRE – Beverly A. (Pane) Darling, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus after a long illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Angelo J. and Anne M. (Alto) Darling and had lived in Rutland and Holden before moving to South Barre in 2000. Her husband of 46 years,...
Joel Caslowitz, Md
Jan 4, 2020
Joel Caslowitz, MD, of Worcester, MA died on January 4. He was 81 years old. Born in Woonsocket, RI on February 6, 1938, Joel received a bachelor’s degree from Brown University and a medical degree from Tufts University. He completed residency training in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins, Boston City Hospital (now Boston Medical Center) and the Boston VA. After...
Anita M. (Brooks) Lanciani
Jan 3, 2020
STERLING – Anita M. (Brooks) Lanciani, 93, beloved wife of the late Henry N. Lanciani, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 3, 2019. Born and raised in Fitchburg, she was a daughter of Leon and Valerie (Francoeur) Brooks. Anita was a professional cake decorator, worked in the family business, Henry N. Lanciani...
Ethan M. Buck
Jan 3, 2020
RUTLAND/NORTHBOROUGH - Ethan M. Buck, 30, passed away at home on Friday, January 3, 2020. Born in Worcester, Ethan is the son of Peter and Nancy (Canty) Buck and lived most of his life in Rutland until recently moving to Northborough. Ethan graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College. He was a Diode Group Technician at...
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