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John "Jack" H. Wheelden, Jr.
Sep 30, 2019
AUBURN – John “Jack” H. Wheelden, Jr., 79, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. Jack was born in Worcester, the son of John H. and Gertrude M. (Piper) Wheelden and had lived in Princeton before moving to Auburn over fifteen years ago. After graduated from high school, Jack served his country and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961....
Abby Herring Aisenberg
Sep 30, 2019
WORCESTER - Abby Herring Aisenberg, age 68, died peacefully on Monday September 30th in West Palm Beach, FL. She was born to Ruth and Jesse Pollack on January 17, 1951. After her biological father’s passing, Ruth remarried Arthur Herring in 1962, who adopted Abby and her brother Zachary. Arthur became her father in every way, the same as any adopted...
Francis I. "Tuck" Amory Iii
Sep 29, 2019
WORCESTER - Professor Tuck Amory of Worcester, MA, died on Sunday Sept 29th, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Manhattan, NY, and raised in Manchester, MA and Beverly Cove, MA, he was the son of Francis I. Amory Jr., of Beverly, MA, and Edith Anne Beadleston Amory of Easthampton, NY. Professor Amory graduated from the...
Mildred M. (Johnson) Kieth
Sep 28, 2019
SPENCER – Mildred M. (Johnson) Keith, 93, wife of the late, Roger E. Keith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living Center in Worcester. Funeral services are private and will be held at the convenience of the family. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Mildred’s name to Attn: Development...
Bastri Begaj
Sep 27, 2019
WORCESTER - Bastri Begaj, 68, of Worcester succumbed to injuries after being stricken by a vehicle on Salisbury Street on Friday, September 27, 2019. Born in Vlora, Albania, Bastri was a son of the late Osman and Hajre (Bullaj) Begaj and moved to Worcester in 2016. He worked in the construction industry in Albania for many years before moving to...
Denise A Hewson
Sep 26, 2019
STERLING - Denise A. (Drechsel) Hewson, 72, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus. Born in Torrance, CA and raised in Framingham, she was a daughter of the late, Norman and Katherine (Rochford) Dreschel. Dee was a graduate of Framingham High School. She went on to...
Dorothy E. (Sundin) Lederer
Sep 26, 2019
PAXTON – Dorothy E. (Sundin) Lederer, 94, longtime Paxton resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Overlook Masonic Health Center in Charlton. Her beloved husband, Warren P. Lederer, passed away in 2003. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Agnes (Morrissey) Sundin. Dorothy enjoyed a lengthy career as Director...
Kent J. Bailey
Sep 25, 2019
WORCESTER – Kent J. Bailey, 67, passed away peacefully at the home of his niece on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was born in Holden, the son of Carrol W. and Betty J. (Blunt) Bailey and had lived in Worcester for over twenty-five years. Kent was a talented musician and song writer. As a high school senior, he was a...
Janet A. Peterson
Sep 25, 2019
HOLDEN - Janet A. Peterson, 84, of Holden, formerly of Worcester passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She leaves two nieces, Marcy L. Merzigian and her husband, John of Simi Valley, CA and Diane L. Bashaw and her husband, Paul of West Boylston; a nephew, Douglas N. Peterson and his wife,...
Bruce W. Wilson
Sep 25, 2019
WORCESTER - Bruce W. Wilson, 62, died peacefully at home after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Herbert E. and Durilda M. (Brehio) Wilson and had lived in Southbridge for many years before moving to Worcester several years ago. Bruce graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree...
Hugo "Holly" J. Hollerorth Jr.
Sep 22, 2019
NATICK - Reverend Dr. Hugo “Holly” J. Hollerorth, Jr., 94, a longtime resident, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Rachel and his grandchildren, Jason and Holly on Sunday, September 22, 2019. His loving and faithful wife, Rev. Dr. Barbara E. (Scott) Hollerorth, passed away in 2009. He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Buerlen of Rutland; his...
Isabella "Bella" F. Stanley
Sep 20, 2019
WORCESTER – Isabella “Bella” Stanley passed away at the tender age of 10 on Friday, September 20, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center. She fought Mitochondrial Disease for the last several years with dignity, grace and a sprinkle of sassiness. Born in Worcester on December 31, 2008, Bella was the daughter of Stephanie L. (Bouchard) Stanley and the late Bruce...
Dorothy E. (Paskavitz) Olen
Sep 18, 2019
HOLDEN - Dorothy E. (Paskavitz) Olen, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of William and Eva (Repaika) Paskavitz and grew up in the Vernon Hill neighborhood. Dorothy graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester. For several years she worked at Edward's Paint in Kelly Square, where...
Ronald G. Peterson
Sep 14, 2019
WORCESTER - Ronald G. Peterson, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 14, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on February 17, 1932 in Worcester, Ronald was a son of the late Eric and Alice (Sundquist) Peterson. He will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 59 years, Gail L....
Edward F. Duffy
Sep 14, 2019
STERLING – Edward F. Duffy, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born and raised in Clinton, Ed was the son of John P. and Ella C. (Bucheim) Duffy and lived many years in Lancaster before moving to Sterling in 1987. After serving in the Korean Conflict, he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from...
Bernard P. Szymanski, Jr.
Sep 14, 2019
HOLDEN - Bernard P. Szymanski, Jr., age 70, died on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare. He was a retired registered nurse at UMass Memorial Healthcare. He is survived by his two sons, Joshua Szymanski and his wife, Shannon of Ashburnham and Kirk Szymanski and his wife, Beth of Laurel, MD; Candra (Dick) Szymanski, and his siblings, Lois,...
Lorraine A. (Kennedy) Bunewith
Sep 13, 2019
WORCESTER - Lorraine A. (Kennedy) Bunewith, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. Lorraine was born on August 4, 1936 in Clinton to Claude and Helen (O'Malley) Kennedy. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Robert P. Bunewith and her sister, Patricia A. Kennedy. Most important...
Alice A. (Ferguson) Lynn
Sep 13, 2019
WORCESTER – Alice A. (Ferguson) Lynn, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019 at The Meadows in Leicester. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of Patrick and Mabel (Stillwell) Ferguson. Alice’s beloved husband, Joseph R. Lynn passed away in 1999. After graduating from Commerce High School in 1940, Alice enlisted in the United States Marine...
Dana K. Bain
Sep 12, 2019
STERLING – Dana K. Bain, 59, passed away at home on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Dana owned and operated Premiere Mortgage Services Inc. in Sterling, for 23 years. In his leisure time, he loved spending time at home and by the pool with his family and friends, watching sports, especially the New England Patriots, and vacationing in St. John and...
Robert John Ricardi
Sep 10, 2019
HOLDEN – Robert John Ricardi, beloved husband of Carolyn (Carr) Ricardi, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Thomas and Teresa (Giordano) Ricardi. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army and offered his talents as a carpenter...
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