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Rose Marie (Parenteau) Erickson

Rose Marie (Parenteau) Erickson

Aug 11, 2019

WORCESTER – Rose Marie (Parenteau) Erickson, 92, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur O. and Dorina (Primeau) Parenteau and had lived most of her life in Worcester. Her loving husband of 59 years, Robert G. Erickson, passed away in 2006. She leaves five children, Gail M....

Janet L. (Simbol) Stutman

Janet L. (Simbol) Stutman

Aug 9, 2019

WORCESTER - Janet L. (Simbol) Stutman, died peacefully on her 86th birthday, Friday, August 9, 2019, with her daughter Marjorie by her side. She is survived by her children; Marjorie and Stephen Greenberg of Worcester, Steven and Lee Stutman of Oxford, Alyson Lee of Clinton and Jennifer and Aaron Francisco of Berlin, MA; her grandchildren, Jillian and Luke Baker, Eric...

Alice C. (Conway) Falcone

Alice C. (Conway) Falcone

Aug 8, 2019

PAXTON – Alice C. (Conway) Falcone, 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in Cambridge, Alice was the daughter of Irish immigrants, Edward J. and Isabella (Loughran) Conway and lived 53 years in Paxton. Her beloved husband of 65 years, Dr. Ralph A. Falcone died in 2012. Alice attended St....

Kathleen M. Collins

Kathleen M. Collins

Aug 7, 2019

RUTLAND - Kathleen M. (Ryan) Collins, 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 with her loving family and friends by her side at UMass Memorial Healthcare-Lake Avenue in Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, Kathy was the daughter of Jane A. (Villa) Ryan and the late Joseph P. Ryan and lived over 30 years in Rutland where...

John J. Flynn Jr.

John J. Flynn Jr.

Aug 7, 2019

WEST BOYLSTON - John J. "Jack" Flynn Jr., 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of John J. and Marion (Fitzgerald) Flynn and had lived in West Boylston for 32 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 27 years,...

Arthur J. Almstrom

Arthur J. Almstrom

Aug 3, 2019

WEST BOYLSTON - Arthur James Almstrom passed away unexpectedly at Marlboro Hospital, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the age of 25. Arthur was born January 3, 1994 in Dingmans Ferry, PA and grew up in Rutland, MA where he loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and "camping on the island" with his brothers, sister and many, many friends. Art attended WRSD...

Betty H. Chapman

Betty H. Chapman

Aug 2, 2019

WORCESTER – Betty H. (Richardson) Chapman, 94, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Marlborough Hills Health Center after an illness. She leaves three daughters, Patricia Levasseur of Worcester, Carol DeVier of Madison Heights, MI and Gail Chapman of Boxborough; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her great-great grandson; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward F....

James Kosta Prifti

James Kosta Prifti

Jul 30, 2019

WORCESTER – James Kosta Prifti, 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, the son of Kosta Dh. Prifti and Margarita K. (Dini) Prifti and had lived most of his life in Worcester before moving to Holden 9 years ago. He leaves his loving wife of 62 years,...

Brian R. Woods

Brian R. Woods

Jul 29, 2019

WORCESTER – Brian R. Woods, 62, beloved husband of Carol T. (Triglia) Woods, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in New York City, NY, he was the son of the late John and Agnes (Beaney) Woods. Brian attended Holy Spirit Elementary School in NY and graduated from Tyrone Area High...

Stanley C. Lynch

Stanley C. Lynch

Jul 28, 2019

WORCESTER – Stanley C. Lynch, 90, passed away peacefully at the home of his caregivers on Sunday, July 28, 2019. Stanley was born in North Reading, the son of Benjamin and Gladys (Casman) Lynch. He worked at CareerSource in Worcester for many years and attended Seven Hills Adult Daycare and St. Francis Adult Day Health. He leaves his diligent and...

Sandra "Sandy" Katz

Sandra "Sandy" Katz

Jul 27, 2019

WORCESTER - Sandra “Sandy” Katz, 78 of Worcester, MA passed away on Saturday July 27, 2019. She received excellent care at Tufts Medical Hospital in Boston, MA after a period of declining health. She lived with her sister, Rosalind K. Levine who survives her. Her niece Tema Staig was with her to give comfort and make sure her wishes were...

Beverly A. Caissie

Beverly A. Caissie

Jul 26, 2019

RUTLAND - Beverly A. (Maranda) Caissie, 85, passed away unexpectedly at home. She was born in Woonsocket, RI, the daughter of Rose (Plouffe) Maranda, and had lived in Millbury and Northborough for several years before moving to Rutland in 1967. Beverly was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Joseph O. Caissie Jr, in 2014. She will be lovingly...

Norman J. Plourde

Norman J. Plourde

Jul 26, 2019

STERLING - Norman J. Plourde, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare Alliance Leominster Hospital after a long battle with Parkinson Disease. Born and raised in Leominster, Norm was the son of Wildred and Yvonne (Plamondon) Plourde and lived over 50 years in Sterling. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife...

Leo P. Mccabe

Leo P. Mccabe

Jul 25, 2019

HOLDEN - Atty. Leo P. McCabe died on Thursday, July 25, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda (Barry) McCabe, a daughter Jennifer Esposito McCabe and her sons Oscar and Gaspar Esposito of Holden, a son Matthew McCabe, his wife Mary and their children Rachel, Thomas, John (Jack) and Luke of Swarthmore, PA, a daughter Dr....

Elaine J. (Panaccione) Janulevicus

Elaine J. (Panaccione) Janulevicus

Jul 24, 2019

HOLDEN - Elaine Jane (Panaccione) Janulevicus died after a long and difficult illness on the morning of July 24, 2019. Elaine was born to Maurice and Jennie (Rossi) Panaccione in April 1944. Elaine was the third of four children and is survived by her loving and helpful sister, Beverly (Panaccione) Gaylord of Worcester. Elaine graduated from Barre High School in...

Robert London Nathanson

Robert London Nathanson

Jul 23, 2019

WESTBOROUGH - Robert London Nathanson, Age 82, of Westborough, MA, formerly of Woodcliff, NJ died on Tuesday, July 23rd in Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Berthe (Weissman) Nathanson, a son, Dr. Jeffrey Nathanson and his wife, Rebecca of Highland Park, IL, a daughter, Debra wife of Dr. Scott Cushman of Westborough, MA, and...

Barbara E. Salins

Barbara E. Salins

Jul 22, 2019

WORCESTER – Barbara E. (Norman) Salins, 97, died on Monday, July 22nd . She was born in Boston on April 1, 1922 and was the third of four children of Maxwell G. and Ida (Molansky) Norman who had immigrated here from Manchester England. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Lewis S. Salins, her wonderful son-in-law Dr. Kalman S. Sinofsky...

Henry G. St. Pierre

Henry G. St. Pierre

Jul 22, 2019

WORCESTER - Henry G. St. Pierre, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 22, 2019, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus. Born in Worcester, Henry was the son of Henry and Beatrice (Lajoie) St.Pierre and lived here his entire life. His son, Henry G. St. Pierre, Jr. passed away in 2017. He will be lovingly...

Ellen (Hastings) Landini

Ellen (Hastings) Landini

Jul 22, 2019

STERLING / SOUTH YARMOUTH - Ellen (Hastings) Landini died peacefully at home in South Yarmouth on July 22, 2019 at the age of 75. Ellen is survived by her childhood sweetheart and devoted husband of 53 years, Edward (Andy) Landini, her children Lisa Williams, wife of Timothy, and Jay Landini, and his wife Stacy, as well as three grandchildren, Carly...

Raymond Joel Picard

Raymond Joel Picard

Jul 21, 2019

WORCESTER - Raymond Joel Picard at the age of 21, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, succumbed to a courageous battle with depression and drug addiction on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at his home in Worcester. He was born in Worcester the son of the late Philippe W. Picard and Micheline (Boucher) Picard who resides in Worcester. Besides his mother...