Obituaries

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Steven M. Staudaher

Steven M. Staudaher

Mar 11, 2020

STERLING - Steven M. Staudaher, 66, of Sterling, beloved husband of Susan (Norlin) Staudaher, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Steven was born on April 19, 1953 in Patuxent River, Maryland, the son of Frederick and Marilyn (Semmler) Staudaher. He graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and went on to further his education at WPI where he received...

J. Donald Lemenager

J. Donald Lemenager

Mar 10, 2020

WORCESTER - On Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in West Palm Beach, surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren, Don Lemenager passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Don was born on May 17, 1932 in New Bedford to Edgar Lemenager and Alfreda Renaud Lemenager. A veteran of the Korean War, Don graduated from Assumption College in 1956 and...

Christopher R. Belcher

Christopher R. Belcher

Mar 10, 2020

HOLDEN – Christopher Ryan Belcher, 34, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. He was born in Worcester on October 25, 1985 and lived most of his life in Holden. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his son, Camden Lombardo of Boylston; his parents, John E. and Virginia “Ginny” (Ryan) Belcher of Holden; a brother,...

Francis J. Furmanick

Francis J. Furmanick

Mar 10, 2020

PRINCETON – Francis J. Furmanick, 68, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Peter and Eleanore F. (Lambutis) Furmanick and had lived in Worcester before moving to Princeton in 1974. He leaves his beloved wife of 38 years, Norma J. (Cazeault) Furmanick; his brothers, Peter and...

Richard R. Herman

Richard R. Herman

Mar 9, 2020

WORCESTER – Richard R. Herman, 74, a lifelong resident, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Theodore M. and Hazel F. Herman. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Janice M. (Page) Herman; his son, Christopher B. Herman and his fiancé, Carrie Cahill...

William Patrick Maher, Jr.

William Patrick Maher, Jr.

Mar 9, 2020

LEOMINSTER - William Patrick Maher, Jr., 65, of Leominster, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 with his loving daughters by his side after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Bill was born on July 27, 1954 in Binghamton, NY, the son of William P. and Marian (Davis) Maher. One of seven children, he was raised in Lexington, MA. He...

Charles "Kevin" Lowe

Charles "Kevin" Lowe

Mar 9, 2020

STERLING - Charles “Kevin” Lowe, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday March 9, 2020 at Vibra Healthcare Hospital in Leicester. Born in Clinton and raised in Sterling the youngest of seven children, Kevin was the son of Perley F. and Mildred Louise (Connelly) Lowe and lived his entire life in Sterling. Kevin will be lovingly remembered and missed by his...

Marilyn R. (Flagg) Ethier

Marilyn R. (Flagg) Ethier

Mar 8, 2020

WEST BOYLSTON/STERLING – Marilyn R. (Flagg) Ethier, 80, passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of her family on Sunday, March 8, 2020 after a well fought battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born Worcester, Marilyn was a daughter of Maro P. and Ruth M. (Potter) Flagg and lived in West Boylston and later many years in Sterling before moving...

Martha J. (Conway) Gabriel

Martha J. (Conway) Gabriel

Mar 5, 2020

WORCESTER - Martha J. Conway Gabriel, 74, of Worcester passed away after a period of ill health on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Martha was born in Niagara Falls, NY and graduated from St. Mary’s Hall – Doane Academy in Burlington, NJ. She was a secretary/receptionist for Bose Corporation and Astra Pharmaceutical...

Donald "Soupy" P. Campbell

Donald "Soupy" P. Campbell

Mar 3, 2020

LEOMINSTER – Donald “Soupy” P. Campbell, 73, a retired chef and food service director, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after a brief illness. Formerly of Rutland and Holden, Donald was born in Worcester, the son of Charles “Bucky” W. and Marie M. (Bedard) Campbell. He leaves his beloved wife of 36...

Francis W. Cassidy

Francis W. Cassidy

Mar 3, 2020

WORCESTER – Francis W. Cassidy, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in East Longmeadow after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Michael and Selina (Newton) Cassidy and was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade. His loving wife of 23 years, Phyllis A. (Pearson) Cassidy, passed away in 1974. He leaves his sons, James Cassidy...

Michael A. Thomas

Michael A. Thomas

Mar 3, 2020

STERLING – Michael A. Thomas passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance Clinton Hospital. He was 72. Born in Nashua, NH, Mike was the son of the late Arthur W. and Gertrude P. (Vaillancourt) Thomas and lived most of his life in Sterling. Mike was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1965....

Donna M. (Perry) Basinsky

Donna M. (Perry) Basinsky

Mar 2, 2020

RUTLAND – Donna M. (Perry) Basinsky, 66, beloved wife of Steven Basinsky, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 2, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late George and Elaine (Lever) Perry. First and foremost was her love for her family. Donna’s greatest joy came from being...

Julia Agnes Sweet

Julia Agnes Sweet

Mar 1, 2020

WORCESTER – Julia A. (Morgan) Sweet, 77, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Sterling after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Peter and Catherine (Grady) Morgan and had lived most of her life in Worcester. Her loving husband of 27 years, David J. Sweet, passed away in 1988. She leaves her sons, Peter Sweet...

Chester "Chuck" R. Mason, Jr.

Chester "Chuck" R. Mason, Jr.

Feb 29, 2020

STERLING/CLINTON – Chester “Chuck” R. Mason, Jr., 54, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus. Born and raised in Sterling, he was the son of the late Chester Mason Sr. and Cecile (Frechette) Mason. After graduating from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in 1983, he proudly served his country in the United...

Susan Carol Costello

Susan Carol Costello

Feb 28, 2020

DENNIS PORT, MA - Susan Carol Costello, 71, formerly of Saugerties, NY, passed from this world on Friday, February 28, 2020 after a brief illness. Susan was born on November 26, 1948 in Kingston, NY. She worked in the travel industry for many years and enjoyed traveling adventures throughout the world but her favorite destination was France. We will deeply...

Cheryl (Gilmour) O'Brien

Cheryl (Gilmour) O'Brien

Feb 26, 2020

PRINCETON – Cheryl (Gilmour) O’Brien of Princeton passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 after a long illness. Cheryl was the daughter of the late John R. and Florence M. (Walker) Gilmour of Northboro. Her husband William D. O’Brien predeceased her in 2001. Cheryl was born in Marlboro and grew up in Northboro where she graduated from Algonquin Regional High...

Beverly Ann (Studley) Dolan

Beverly Ann (Studley) Dolan

Feb 25, 2020

WORCESTER – Beverly Ann (Studley) Dolan, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in the loving care of her family and the caring staff at Sterling Village. Born and raised in Worcester, Beverly was the daughter of Arthur and Claudine L. (Bradley) Studley and lived here her entire life. Beverly will be lovingly remembered and missed by her...

Carl E. Grusell

Carl E. Grusell

Feb 25, 2020

WORCESTER – Carl E. Grusell, 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in the loving care of his family at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Carl was the son of Swedish immigrants Eric Y. and Astrid (Johansson) Grusell. Carl was a graduate of Worcester Boy’s Trade School, class of 1953. He later graduated...

George Arthur James, Jr.

George Arthur James, Jr.

Feb 23, 2020

HOLDEN – George Arthur James, Jr., 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 23, 2020. He was born in Worcester, the son of George and Virginia (Saunders) James. He was raised in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School Class of 1971. George spent his career as a dental repair technician and owned and operated Geotech for...