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David K. Burgess
Nov 28, 2019
PAXTON/SHREWSBURY - David K. Burgess, 89, died peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Christopher House Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of Elmer and Effie (Knowles) Burgess. David graduated from Worcester Schools and went on to work as a typesetter for the former Mercantile Printing Co. for 40 years. His greatest joys...
Robert A. Bloom
Nov 25, 2019
STERLING - Robert A. Bloom, 72, died on Tuesday, November 25, 2019 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance Clinton Hospital. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Sharon A. (Daigle) Bloom; a son, Seth A. Bloom and his partner, Patrick Hurley of Shirley; a daughter, Amy B. and her husband, Matthew Erich of Westford; three brothers, James E. Bloom and his...
Jacqueline C. (Dion) Oliveri
Nov 24, 2019
WORCESTER – Jacqueline C. (Dion) Oliveri, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Homestead Hall. Her beloved husband of sixty years, Ralph Oliveri predeceased her on the same day in 2014. She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Ralph and Yvonne (Bouffard) Dion. Jacqueline was a graduate of the former Sacred Heart School in...
Rosemarie E. Koppang
Nov 24, 2019
WORCESTER – Rosemarie E. (Campbell) Koppang, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Los Angeles, CA the daughter of Daniel B. and Josephine (Lambrecht) Campbell. Her loving husband of 35 years, William R. Koppang, passed away in 1995. She leaves her daughter, Clara Koppang and her partner, Marion of Seattle,...
Matthew J. Palumbo, Jr.
Nov 23, 2019
WORCESTER - Matthew “Matt” J. Palumbo Jr., 74 of Worcester passed away peacefully at home on November 23, 2019 surrounded by those he loved most. Matt was born in Worcester on September 1, 1945, son of the late Helen G. (Connole) and Matthew “Mitt” J. Palumbo. Matt is survived by his daughters, Gina L. Polewaczyk and her husband, Craig of...
Linda C. Tupper
Nov 23, 2019
HOLDEN/SEBRING, FL- Linda C. (Smith) Tupper, 72, wife of Barry Tupper, Sr. passed away peacefully in Florida on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Born and raised in Holden, Linda was the daughter of Harold Smith, Sr. and Alma (Merchant) Smith. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School in 1966, she went on to further her education by attending a dental assistant...
Jane C. (Jeznach) Richinick
Nov 22, 2019
WEST BOYLSTON – Jane C. (Jeznach) Richinick, 93, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Sterling Village. Her loving husband of 55 years, John J. Richinick, Sr., passed away in 2008. She leaves her sons, John Richinick, Jr. and his partner, Celeste Nozzolillo of Jefferson and James Richinick of Auburn; her daughters, Janice Richinick of West Boylston and Judy...
Steven J. Lysik
Nov 22, 2019
RUTLAND/NORTHBORO Steven J. Lysik, 67, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, November 22, 2019. He was born in Worcester, the son of Joseph R. and Isabel A. (Garofoli) Lysik and had lived most of his life in Northboro before moving to Rutland in 2015. Steven leaves his three children, Michael Nuzzolilo of Leominster, Michele Jaillet of Rutland and Meghan...
Charles F. Brophy
Nov 21, 2019
NORTHBOROUGH/LANCASTER – Charles F. Brophy, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northborough. His beloved wife of 50 years, Anne (Billingham) Brophy passed away on January 17, 2019. Born in Medford and raised in Somerville, he was the son of the late John and “Toots” (Elizabeth Ross) Brophy. He...
Seymour S. Bolinsky
Nov 20, 2019
LEOMINSTER – Seymour ("Sy") S. Bolinsky, age 86, a longtime resident of Leominster, Masachusetts, died quietly on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley (Levine) Bolinsky, of Leominster; his son Connecticut State Representative Mitch Bolinsky and his wife, Luisa, of Newtown, CT; daughter, Joyce Fountaine of...
Dorothy R. (Savino) Spofford
Nov 20, 2019
*** DATE OF SERVICE CHANGED DUE TO WEATHER *** HOLDEN - Dorothy R. (Savino) Spofford, age 92, a longtime resident of Holden, passed away November 20, 2019 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberley (Spofford) Beattie, son-in-law David Beattie, and their children, Ursula, Althea, Miles, and Remy of Natick; son, Steven Spofford, and...
Nancy L. (Bowman) Blomquist
Nov 19, 2019
WORCESTER - Nancy Lee Blomquist passed away on November 19, 2019 at the age of 91 years. She was born to Willard and Helen Bowman on April 2, 1928 in Springfield, MA. Nancy graduated from McDuffie School for Girls in Springfield and UMass, Amherst where she met and married Donald E. Blomquist. They resided and raised their children in Worcester....
Regina R. (Thivierge) Preston
Nov 19, 2019
LANCASTER – Regina R. (Thivierge) Preston, 85, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Sterling Village. Her loving husband, Roger Preston, passed away in May 2019. She leaves five sisters, Lorraine Fogg, Joan Lufkin, Jackie Jones, Andrea Arroyo and Carole Laperriere. Regina was born in Amesbury, the daughter of Wilford and Regina (Vincent) Thivierge and had worked at Western...
Pamela J. (Wayman) Pingeton
Nov 18, 2019
STERLING - Pamela “Pam” J. (Wayman) Pingeton, 53, beloved wife of Jeffrey Pingeton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on Monday, November 18, 2019. Born and raised in Worcester, Pam was the youngest daughter of the late Kenneth and Theresa (Libuda) Wayman. Pam’s life was dedicated to faith, family, and service to others. She enriched the lives...
Harvey J. Meppelink
Nov 16, 2019
WEST BOYLSTON - Rev. Harvey J. Meppelink, 87, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. He was born in Lynnville, Iowa, the son of Henry E. Meppelink and Wilhelmina Veldheuizen Meppelink and grew up in Lynnville, Iowa. Pastor Harvey's life was centered around his strong faith in God,...
The Jo-An Bott
Nov 16, 2019
WORCESTER – The Reverend Jo-An Bott, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She was born in Salem and raised in Beverly, the daughter of Thomas H. and Ruth M. (Johnson) Bott, Jr. and had lived most of her life in Worcester. Jo-An graduated from Beverly High School in 1944. She...
Charles Belanger Jr., M.D.
Nov 15, 2019
HOLDEN - Charles "Chuck" Francis Xavier Belanger, Jr., 79, of Holden, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019, at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus, Worcester, shortly after a sudden stroke. Chuck was born in Winchendon, son of Charles F.X. and Marie Myrtle (Cable) Belanger. Raised in Holden, he was a 1958 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School. After obtaining a Bachelor...
Elizabeth J. (Flight) Mancini
Nov 14, 2019
PRINCETON/PORTSMOUTH, RI - Elizabeth "Liz" Joy (Flight) Mancini, 30, returned to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. Liz was born in Westerly, RI, daughter of Ronald D. and Gaile D. (English) Flight. She grew up in Portsmouth, RI and graduated from Portsmouth...
John E. Wedge
Nov 14, 2019
Binghamton/Greene, NY – John Edward Wedge, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Whitney Place Assisted Living Community in Northborough, MA. He was born in Binghamton, NY, the son of Hugh A. and Lucretia (Comstock) Wedge. “Jack” served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII, then graduated from Harpur College. He met the love of his life,...
Frederick S. Warren Sr.
Nov 14, 2019
RUTLAND - Frederick S. Warren Sr. passed away at home on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the age of 95 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Willimantic, CT, on October 24, 1924, the son of the late Harold A. Warren, Sr. and Dorothy (Buck) Warren. He has resided in Rutland since 1962. He is survived...
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