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Edward F. Duffy
Sep 14, 2019
STERLING – Edward F. Duffy, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Born and raised in Clinton, Ed was the son of John P. and Ella C. (Bucheim) Duffy and lived many years in Lancaster before moving to Sterling in 1987. After serving in the Korean Conflict, he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from...
Bernard P. Szymanski, Jr.
Sep 14, 2019
HOLDEN - Bernard P. Szymanski, Jr., age 70, died on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare. He was a retired registered nurse at UMass Memorial Healthcare. He is survived by his two sons, Joshua Szymanski and his wife, Shannon of Ashburnham and Kirk Szymanski and his wife, Beth of Laurel, MD; Candra (Dick) Szymanski, and his siblings, Lois,...
Lorraine A. (Kennedy) Bunewith
Sep 13, 2019
WORCESTER - Lorraine A. (Kennedy) Bunewith, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital. Lorraine was born on August 4, 1936 in Clinton to Claude and Helen (O'Malley) Kennedy. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Robert P. Bunewith and her sister, Patricia A. Kennedy. Most important...
Alice A. (Ferguson) Lynn
Sep 13, 2019
WORCESTER – Alice A. (Ferguson) Lynn, 98, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019 at The Meadows in Leicester. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of Patrick and Mabel (Stillwell) Ferguson. Alice’s beloved husband, Joseph R. Lynn passed away in 1999. After graduating from Commerce High School in 1940, Alice enlisted in the United States Marine...
Dana K. Bain
Sep 12, 2019
STERLING – Dana K. Bain, 59, passed away at home on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Dana owned and operated Premiere Mortgage Services Inc. in Sterling, for 23 years. In his leisure time, he loved spending time at home and by the pool with his family and friends, watching sports, especially the New England Patriots, and vacationing in St. John and...
Robert John Ricardi
Sep 10, 2019
HOLDEN – Robert John Ricardi, beloved husband of Carolyn (Carr) Ricardi, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Born and raised in Worcester, he was a son of the late Thomas and Teresa (Giordano) Ricardi. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army and offered his talents as a carpenter...
Sheila H. (Hurst) Goodnow
Sep 9, 2019
PRINCETON – Sheila H. (Hurst) Goodnow, 93, passed away gracefully at home in the peace and comfort of her loving family by her side on Monday, September 9, 2019. Born in Natick and raised in Sherborn, Sheila was the daughter of English immigrants, Samson M. and Grace (Humphreys) Hurst and lived much of her life in Princeton. Her beloved husband...
Marshall I. Silverman
Sep 5, 2019
WORCESTER – Marshall I. Silverman, age 89, died on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. His wife of 48 years, Eileen (Jacobson) Silverman died in 2005. He leaves a son, Robert Silverman and his wife, Lisa of Boston; a daughter, Shelley, wife of Martin Rolf of Great Barrington; and seven grandchildren, Zachary Rolf and his...
Roger M. Sabourin
Sep 5, 2019
STERLING – Roger M. Sabourin, 81, beloved husband of Ranny (Gaw) Sabourin, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Clinton Hospital. Born and raised in Clinton, he was a son of the late Felix and Leona (Roy) Sabourin. In his younger years, Roger worked alongside his dad at Felix’s Hardware Store in Clinton. Shortly after graduating from Seacrest...
Sandra Maria Catlow
Sep 5, 2019
PRINCETON - Sandra Maria Catlow, 71, of Princeton, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sandra grew up in Grafton, and was the daughter of the late Hector and Cecelia Auger. She attended Northeastern University and Fitchburg State University where she was trained as a teacher. Following...
Donald Richard Mathieu Sr.
Sep 4, 2019
RUTLAND/PRINCETON - Donald R. Mathieu Sr., 86, died peacefully at home, with his loving wife and children at his side on the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born in Worcester, the son of Wilfred E. and Leona (Campeau) Mathieu and had lived in Princeton for 46 years before moving to Rutland seven years ago. Don proudly served...
Marlene Ann (Harris) Dupré
Sep 2, 2019
WORCESTER - Marlene Ann (Harris) Dupré, 77, of Worcester and formerly of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully at the UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus, Worcester on Monday, September 2, 2019, surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She leaves her husband and best friend of 56 years, Edward "Paul" Dupré who was always by her side; sons, Robert E. Dupré...
Maureen A. (Mcmanus) Metterville
Sep 1, 2019
JEFFERSON – Maureen A. (McManus) Metterville, 86, died peacefully at the Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester on September 1, 2019. She was born May 10, 1933 in Worcester, the daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Cashman) McManus. Maureen graduated from St. Peter High School in 1951. She is predeceased by 3 brothers, Jack, Bob and Bernie...
Irving A. Solomon
Aug 31, 2019
WORCESTER/BOCA RATON - Irving A. Solomon, formerly of Worcester, died at his home in Boca Raton, Florida, on Saturday, August 31, after a long illness. Mr. Solomon was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1924 and had lived in Worcester from 1946 to 2003, moving to Boca Raton in 2003. He served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during...
Bradford A. Mills
Aug 28, 2019
WORCESTER – Bradford A. Mills, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the Lutheran Home in Worcester. Born and raised in Holden, he was a son of Norman and the late Jean (Griffin) Mills. Brad graduated from Wachusett High School and went on to further his education by attending Framingham State College. In his younger years, Brad...
Naomi (Rafer) Caplin Shermer
Aug 24, 2019
WORCESTER – Naomi (Rafer) Caplin Shermer, 95, died on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her first husband of 53 years Burton Caplin died in 1997 and her second husband of 16 years Albert Shermer died in 2018. She leaves a son, Michael Caplin and his wife Paula of Nottingham, NH; two daughters, Marsha Kann of West...
Daniel H. Rice Iii, Vmd
Aug 23, 2019
HUBBARDSTON/HOLDEN - Daniel H. Rice III, VMD, beloved husband of Carol (Ramsey) Rice and longtime Holden veterinarian, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Daniel H. and Helen (Rice) Rice. Daniel proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant Junior Grade....
Linda J. (Andersen) Robert
Aug 19, 2019
BARNSTABLE/HOLDEN – Linda J. (Andersen) Robert, 71, passed away peacefully at Cape Cod Hospital on Monday, August 19, 2019 with her sister, Carol Asplund by her side. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Evelyn (Krieger) Andersen. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul R. Robert, who passed away...
James S. Harper Iii
Aug 19, 2019
STERLING - Dr. James S. Harper III, of Sterling passed into eternal life on Monday, August 19, 2019. Dr. Harper was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 26, 1947. Following graduation from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1972, he served as a Captain in the US Army. His passion for animals was evident in the many professional...
Yvonne Y. (Lucier) Swisher
Aug 18, 2019
STERLING – Yvonne Y. (Lucier) Swisher, 62, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Worcester, Yvonne was the daughter of Raymond and Louise (Lizotte) Lucier and lived the last 35 years in Sterling. She will be affectionately remembered and missed by her husband of 41 years, Robert M. Swisher, Sr.; a...
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