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Dukagjin "Duke" Kerxhalli
Nov 14, 2019
HOLDEN - Dukagjin “Duke” Kerxhalli, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on November 14. He leaves his sweetheart and loving wife, Helen (Joseph) of more than 66 years, daughter Deborah, (Creedon) her husband Paul, sons Jim and Tom, 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and brothers Steven and George. He was predeceased by brothers Mentor, Kastrioti, and Michael, and sisters...
Robert Andrew Martin
Nov 13, 2019
Holden/Kings Mountain, NC - Robert Andrew Martin, 92, went to be with his Lord on November 13, 2019 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC. He was surrounded by family. He was born July 27, 1927 in Springfield, MA to the late Walter and Laura (Chamberland) Martin. He was a 1944 graduate of Wilbraham Academy and attended the University...
Vincent Ross
Nov 12, 2019
RUTLAND - Vincent Ross, 93, died peacefully at home on the morning of Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born in Belchertown, the son of Mary E. (Morey) and Alexander S.A. Ross. Growing up Vincent learned the value of hard work and an appreciation for the outdoors while working on his family's farm in Belchertown. He graduated from Belchertown High...
Clayton R. Parker
Nov 12, 2019
HOLDEN – Clayton R. Parker, 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He leaves his three children, Robin Parker-Stewart of Florida, Darrin Parker and Jodi Parker, both of Maine; his brother, Carlton Parker of Holden; eight grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Clayton was born in Holden, the son of Clifford R. and Geraldine E. (Locke) Parker. He was...
Robert G. Mason
Nov 9, 2019
PRINCETON - Robert G. Mason, 81, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born in Holden, the son of Robert B. and Ethel Louise (Johnson) Mason and lived all of his life in Princeton. His wife and best friend of 52 years, Anne S. (Richardson) Mason, passed away in 2016. He is survived by his...
Grace O. (Flint) Hansen
Nov 9, 2019
HOLDEN – Grace O. (Flint) Hansen passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home in Worcester. Grace would have celebrated her 104th birthday on November 28th. Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, she was a daughter of Thomas and Ethel (Brewster) Flint. Her beloved husband, Henry Hansen passed away in 1979. Grace attended Shrewsbury...
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...
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