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Jerry P. Miller
Nov 7, 2019
WORCESTER – Jerry P. Miller, 86 formerly of Worcester and Pompano Beach, FL died on Thursday, November 7 in Brookside Rehab & Healthcare Center in Webster. His wife Sharon E. (Marcus) Miller died in 2010. He leaves two sons Michael J. Miller and his life partner Robin Markarian of Holden and Kenneth A. Miller and Pearl Ubungen of San Francisco,...
Edward C. Hall
Nov 7, 2019
WORCESTER - Edward Coleman Hall, age 97, passed away peacefully on November 7 at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. He was born on May 31, 1922 in Lynn to Preston and Rachel Hall but lived in Worcester for most of his youth. At the age of 14, he received the Key to the City for rescuing two girls from drowning...
Patricia A. Donaldson
Nov 6, 2019
BOYLSTON - Patricia A. (Ward) Donaldson, 83, died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, Worcester while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rutland, the daughter of Barbara (Baker) and Henry C. Ward and attended Rutland schools. Patricia's life was centered on faith, family and service to others. As a...
Joel M. Legare
Nov 6, 2019
NEEDHAM/HOLDEN – Joel M. Legare, 36, beloved husband of Amanda (Kushin) Legare passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, and raised in Holden, Joel was the son of Frank and Janice (Goudreault) Legare. Joel was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School where he has held school track and field records. Joel went on...
Marjorie "Misty" Dwyer
Nov 5, 2019
RUTLAND – Marjorie “Misty” O. Dwyer, 64, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. It's been a wonderful life. I was born 1955 in Marshfield, fifth of 5 children of Tom and Deedee O'Neil. I graduated Marshfield High School in 1973, including 4 years time served at Derby Academy. UMass Amherst class...
Gilman A. Field
Nov 5, 2019
HOLDEN - Gilman A. Field, 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus after an illness. His wife of 44 years, Ruth H. (Barlow) Field, passed away in 2013. He leaves his nephews, Wayne Bennett of Holden, Lonnie Field, Raymond Field, Leonard Field and Richard Field, all of Delaware; his nieces, Gail Bennett...
Kenneth J. Lema
Nov 5, 2019
PRINCETON – Kenneth J. Lema, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-Memorial Campus. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Furlong) Lema. Born in Framingham and raised in Marlborough, he was the son of Francis and Virginia (Wood) Lema. Kenneth graduated from Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School...
James A. Barys
Nov 4, 2019
OAKHAM – James A. Barys, 71, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of Walter R. and Ruth E. (Burns) Barys and had lived in Oakham the past 41 years. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from Colby College and his master’s degree from...
Robin Macintyre Abbott Burwick
Nov 4, 2019
MILLBURY - Robin MacIntyre Abbott Burwick passed away peacefully on November 4th surrounded by her family after a two year battle with breast cancer. Robin was born in Rome, NY, the daughter of Dr. & Mrs. George Abbott. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, David S. Burwick. She also leaves behind her son, Jeffrey; a daughter,...
Raymond J. Bosse
Oct 29, 2019
WORCESTER/SPENCER - Raymond J. Bosse, 94, formerly of Spencer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 with his family surrounding him. He was born in Spencer the son of Francis and Corina (LeDoux) Bosse and had lived in Spencer for over 70 years before moving to Worcester in 2014. Raymond proudly served his country and was a Navy veteran...
Stanley R. Lindberg
Oct 29, 2019
HOLDEN – Stanley R. Lindberg, 95, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Sterling Village after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Gustaf E. and Ellen M. (Pehrson) Lindberg and had lived in Holden for 62 years. Stanley’s wife of 63 years, Charlotte C. (Thoren) Lindberg, died in 2013. He leaves his three sons, Steven R....
Royden K. Lewis
Oct 28, 2019
STERLING - Royden K. Lewis, 84, died peacefully at home on Monday, October 28, 2019. He was born in Worcester, son of Marshall and Eva (Gates) Lewis, and had lived in Sterling for 56 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elin (Melhuish) Lewis; his son, Royden Lewis Jr. of Denmark, ME; his daughters, Wendy Rigby and her...
Richard A. Freeman
Oct 28, 2019
BARRE - Richard Andrew Freeman, 78, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 28th 2019. Richard was born on April 6th 1941, son of the late Clarence and Lillian (LeMay) Freeman of Old Dana Rd. Barre. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Annette (Jackson) Freeman originally from Tennessee and his son Michael R. Freeman and his wife Cynthia from Jefferson,...
Joyce (Whitehead) Mceachern
Oct 27, 2019
PAXTON – Joyce (Whitehead) McEachern, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Knollwood Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur H. and Marion A. (Waldron) Whitehead and had lived in Paxton, South Yarmouth and Orlando, FL before moving back to Worcester in 2014. Her loving husband of 49 years, Robert W. McEachern, passed...
Joyce E. (Kaempfer) King
Oct 26, 2019
STERLING – Joyce Ellen (Kaempfer) King, 66, beloved wife of Joseph P. King, Jr., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Clinton Hospital. Joyce was born in Toronto, Canada, a daughter of Richard and Margaret (Lochridge) Kaempfer. Joyce’s life was devoted to her family, her pride and joy. Joyce’s favorite pastime was the...
Rodney L. Cabana
Oct 24, 2019
WORCESTER – Rodney L Cabana, 80, passed away at home on Thursday, October 24, 2019 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. His wife of 42 years, Barbara L. (Giguere) Cabana died in 2001. Born in Lowell and raised in Worcester, Rod was the son of the late Paul and Cecile (Gauthier) Cabana and lived his entire life here. After...
John M. Nash
Oct 23, 2019
PAXTON - John M. Nash, 90, formerly of Paxton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home in Worcester. John was born and raised in Springfield by his parents Herman B. and Grace (Leonard) Nash. He earned his BA and M. Ed. from American International College and received his D.Ed. from Boston University. He proudly served...
June E. Belisle
Oct 23, 2019
HOLDEN/WEST HYANNIS PORT - June E. (Erickson) Belisle, 91, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Her beloved husband, Alexander J. Belisle, Sr. passed away in 2004. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, June was a daughter of the late Eskel and Ingrid (Bjorklund) Erickson. June was...
Stephen Sawyer Olson
Oct 22, 2019
HOLDEN - Stephen S. Olson, 69, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Oasis at Dodge Park in Worcester after a period of declining health. Steve was born in Worcester, the son of the late Carl E. and Mary S. (Smith) Olson and had lived most of his life in Holden. He leaves his loving wife of 40...
Abigail Ann Collins
Oct 22, 2019
HOLDEN - Abigail Ann Collins, 9, was called to her heavenly home with her family at her side on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Milford Regional Hospital on March 10, 2010, the daughter of Michael and Janell (Leavitt) Collins. Abigail lived in Holden her entire life and had attended Dawson Elementary...
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