Obituaries

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Carol A. Richards

Carol A. Richards

Nov 27, 2024

JEFFERSON - Carol A. Richards, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Sophie (Michalak) Wojtas. Carol graduated from Oxford High School with the class of 1965. She went on to attend Quinsigamond Community College as well as...

Shirley Marie Wells

Shirley Marie Wells

Nov 26, 2024

Lancaster - Shirley Marie (Arsenault) Wells, 88, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. She was the daughter of the late George and Marie (Ethier) Arsenault and leaves her daughter, Jodi Johnson of Lancaster; her grandchildren, Brandy Plaisance and her husband, Joe of Worcester, Jessica Johnson of Lancaster and Derrick Johnson of Clinton; and her great-grandson, Brandon Demers....

Conrad M. Swartz

Conrad M. Swartz

Nov 24, 2024

A Memorial Reception for family, friends, and close associates will be held from 12-4 on Sunday, December 8th at the 110 Grill, 123 Front Street, Worcester. PAXTON – Conrad M. Swartz, age 82, died peacefully on Sunday, November 24.2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston following a period of health challenges. Conrad was born in Newton, MA the son...

Doris L. Light

Doris L. Light

Nov 23, 2024

Doris Light, aged 104, died peacefully on November 22nd in loving care at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham. She is the wife of the late Edward J. Light. She leaves her children, Paul Light & his wife Susan Hargrave of Arlington, and Ellen Light of Newton, her grandchildren, Aliza Ray, Eric Ray, grandson-in-law Fred Denton, and her brother, Neil...

Evelyn H. Ivanisin

Evelyn H. Ivanisin

Nov 22, 2024

Evelyn H. Ivanisin, 87, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024. She is the loving wife of the late Michael J. Ivanisin who predeceased her in 2005. Evelyn was born on February 15, 1937 the daughter of James and Rachel (Dipasquale) McAuliffe. She worked as a medical secretary for several years before her retirement. She...

Ronald J. Malooly

Ronald J. Malooly

Nov 21, 2024

North Brookfield/Holden – Ronald J. Malooly, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Brookfield. Born in Holden to the late George and Sadie (Corey) Malooly, he was a proud member of the Wachusett High School Class of 1967. Ronald honorably served his country in the United States Army during...

Elinor (Goodman) Goldstein

Elinor (Goodman) Goldstein

Nov 21, 2024

The Funeral Service for Elinor (Goodman) Goldstein will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 25, 2024 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24113058085265 WORCESTER – Elinor R. (Goodman) Goldstein, age 85, died peacefully on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. . She began her life on May 24th, 1939,...

Jeffrey M. Bosco

Jeffrey M. Bosco

Nov 21, 2024

NORTHBOROUGH – Jeffrey M. Bosco, age 69, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Born in Syracuse, New York, Jeffrey was the youngest son of Joseph and Mary (Longo) Bosco. He served proudly in the US Army from November 1977 through December 1981. Before his retirement, he worked for over 35 years as a Field Service...

Thomas C. Mack

Thomas C. Mack

Nov 18, 2024

WORCESTER - Thomas C. Mack passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Born in Worcester in 1949, Tom was a Worcester guy through and through. He graduated from St. Mary’s at the top of his class where he was an all-city baseball and basketball standout. He continued his education with a full basketball scholarship to Assumption College where...

Joan Arline Nack

Joan Arline Nack

Nov 18, 2024

RUTLAND - Joan A. Nack, 94, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was born on October 18, 1930, to the late Harold and Olga (Christensen) Thaule in Harrison, NY. For a time in her youth, she lived in Bergen, Norway, tracing her Norwegian roots back to Leif Erikson and Erik the Red....

Brian Scott White

Brian Scott White

Nov 17, 2024

Brian Scott White, 54, of Rutland, passed away on November 17, 2024 with his family by his side. Brian was born the second child of three, on June 4, 1970 in Worcester. He attended Grafton High School and graduated as part of the National Honor Society in 1988. He then went on to Assumption College where he graduated with honors...

Joan M. Bedard

Joan M. Bedard

Nov 17, 2024

PAXTON - Joan M. (Handfield) Bedard, 88, of Paxton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. She leaves behind her loving husband of 67 years, Richard G. Bedard. Joan was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Arthur J. Handfield and Margaret Irene (Carroll) Handfield. She attended Classical High School and Worcester State College. She left...

Mona E. Storm

Mona E. Storm

Nov 17, 2024

Mona E. Storm, 92, of Rutland, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024. She is the loving wife of the late Lawrence P. Storm, with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Mona was born in Washburn, Maine the daughter of Benjamin and Elsie Smith on August 27, 1932. After she married the love of her life, Lawrence, together...

Donald A. Hodes

Donald A. Hodes

Nov 17, 2024

WORCESTER - Donald A. Hodes of Worcester MA, age 88 passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024, after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. He was married to Nancy Hurwitz Hodes for 57 years. Nancy passed away in November 2016. He was the son of the late Louis & Nettie (Teicher) Hodes. He was the father of Karen...

James Joseph Miles, Jr.

James Joseph Miles, Jr.

Nov 15, 2024

WORCESTER - James J. Miles Jr. - "Pop-Pop" - 80, of Worcester, MA, formerly of Southwest Philadelphia passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Born on August 18, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late James J. Miles Sr. and Mary M. (Davin) Miles. Jim was the beloved Daddy, Papa,...

Louise A. Cournoyer

Louise A. Cournoyer

Nov 15, 2024

Louise Anne Cournoyer, 81, of Paxton, MA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at UMass Medical Center in Worcester due to complications following surgery. Her family was by her side during her final days. Louise was born on October 2, 1943, in Rochester, NH, to Victor L. and Violette F. (Saucier) Hamel. She attended Holy Rosary School in Rochester....

John "Jack" F. Malone, Jr.

John "Jack" F. Malone, Jr.

Nov 13, 2024

PAXTON -- John "Jack" F. Malone, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife and lifetime friends by his side on November 13, 2024, after a 25-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born and raised in Worcester, Jack was the son of John F. and Doris A. (McNeil) Malone and for the last 37 years, made his home...

Barbara A. Englander

Barbara A. Englander

Nov 12, 2024

PAXTON/SPENCER - Barbara A. (Dowgielewicz) Englander, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at The Overlook Health & Rehabilitation Center in Charlton. Born in Worcester and raised in Spencer, Barbara was the daughter of the late John and Stasia (Targonska) Dowgielewicz. Barbara was a very spiritual and devout soul and was most recently a member of St. Columba...

Lenora Adele Rosenblum

Lenora Adele Rosenblum

Nov 11, 2024

WORCESTER - Lenora ("Lenore") A. (Melnick) Rosenblum, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born and raised in Hartford, Lenore was the daughter of Nathan and Rose (Shulman) Melnick. She was a resident of Bloomfield, Connecticut for many years, and lived most...

David E. Dickman

David E. Dickman

Nov 11, 2024

HOLDEN - David E. Dickman, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, surrounded by his family, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of the late Everett and Shirley (Boquist) Dickman. First and foremost, David was a child of God and loved his Lord. In every conversation held with...