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Harold E. Ahlquist, Jr.
Oct 6, 2019
HOLDEN - Harold E. Ahlquist, Jr., 95, died Sunday morning, October 6, 2019 at Knollwood Nursing Center. Before his time there, he lived in Holden for over 50 years. He was predeceased by Shirley (Friel) Ahlquist, his loving wife of 64 years in 2013, and his brothers Merton & Stanley Ahlquist. He leaves his daughter, Gail and her husband David...
James M. Lynch
Oct 5, 2019
WEST BOYLSTON - James Michael “Jim” Lynch, 94, a long-time resident of West Boylston, passed away peacefully at the Oakdale Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, West Boylston, on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was born on February 15, 1925 in Chicopee, the son of John Raymond and Mary (Twarog) Lynch. Jim left high school and proudly served for four years...
Wayne Alanson Irish
Oct 3, 2019
RUTLAND – Wayne A. Irish, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Alanson L. and Louise C. (Stevens) Irish and had lived in Rutland the past 35 years. Wayne worked at Assumption College in Worcester and later at Saint...
James E. Beliveau Jr.
Oct 1, 2019
BOYLSTON – James E. Beliveau, 73, passed away while holding hands with his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth (Field) Beliveau on October 1, 2019. Born in Boston and raised in Natick, Jim was the son of the late James E. and Helen (Keough) Beliveau and lived the last 32 years in Boylston. Besides his beloved wife, Betty, James will be...
Marlene K. (Brooks) White
Oct 1, 2019
RUTLAND - Marlene K. (Brooks) White, 81, of Rutland, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2019 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home following a brief illness. Her husband, George White, was by her side. Marlene was born in Leetonia, Ohio to the late Herbert and Irene (McDonald) Brooks. She was predeceased by seven brothers: Daryl, Ronald, Franklin, James, and Jackie...
Muriel S. Witkin
Sep 30, 2019
WORCESTER – Muriel (Goodman) Witkin, 91 passed away after a long illness on September 30, 2019 in the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband of 66 years, Nathan Witkin died in 2013. She leaves her daughters Shelley, wife of Gerald Kashuk of Paxton and Carol Witkin of Natick; a granddaughter Jill Kashuk Ricardo wife of Jason Ricardo of Framingham and her...
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....
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