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Mary Anne (Laramie) Hendrickx
Jan 3, 2026
GARDNER – Mary Anne (Laramie) Hendrickx, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Muriel (LeClair) Laramie.
Mary grew up in Northborough where she graduated from Algonquin Regional High School, class of 1976. She then went on to work at...
Joseph D. Quinlivan
Jan 2, 2026
Due to the anticipated winter storm, Sunday's services for Joseph D. Quinlivan have been rescheduled. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 to 12 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, January 28, 2026 in the Miles Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. in the funeral home.
Joseph “Joe” D. Quinlivan, 85, of Ocala, Florida, passed...
Robert Masson
Jan 2, 2026
HOLDEN - Robert R. Masson, 81, of Holden, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026.
Bob was born to Maurice and Frances Masson in Lowell, on December 14, 1944. He attended Keith Academy in Lowell, where he was a star baseball player. He met Lorraine, the love of his life, in high school and they were married in 1967. He lived...
Meryl J. (Dovner) Stone
Jan 2, 2026
WEST BOYLSTON/MARLBOROUGH – Meryl J. (Dovner) Stone, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in West Boylston, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 2, 2026, following an illness. Born in Boston and raised in Sharon, Meryl was the daughter of the late Arthur and Sylvia (Penn) Dovner. She lived in Marlborough for 18 years before moving to West...
Jean Wamback
Jan 2, 2026
RUTLAND - Jean C. Wamback, 83, passed away after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) with her family by her side on January 2, 2026. She is the loving wife of the late Stephen C. Wamback who predeceased her in 2017.
Jean was born in Worcester in 1942 and lived there until 2021. She was the only child of Joseph...
Martha Susan "Sue" Dion
Jan 1, 2026
Worcester – Martha Susan “Sue” Dion, 75, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2026. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who cherished her family above all else.
Sue embraced life with passion, finding her greatest happiness traveling with her family across the country and around the world. She loved immersing herself in art museums, theater...
Eugene Lefebvre
Jan 1, 2026
Eugene H. Lefebvre, born October 6, 1932, in Sterling, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in his hometown, at the age of 93. His life spanned nearly a century of change, but the constants were his devotion to family, his steady work ethic, and his unmistakable presence wherever he was needed most.
Eugene is survived by his beloved wife,...
Jean L. (Gillis) Norman
Jan 1, 2026
ASHBURNHAM – Jean L. (Gillis) Norman passed away on Jan 1, 2026 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA after a sudden illness. Jean was born in Fitchburg, MA to Donald and Louise (Rodier) Gillis of Leominster, MA on August 27th 1944, her mother’s birthday.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Paul Norman, their children Paula Kalajian and...
Morton "Morty" Sreiberg
Jan 1, 2026
WORCESTER – Morton “Morty” Sreiberg, age 98, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Morty was born in Pandฤlys, Lithuania, the son of Michel and Eva (Zelovitsky) Sreiberg.
At the age of 11 Morty moved to Worcester where his family settled on the east side. After graduating from Commerce High School, he enlisted in the...
David R. Meagher
Dec 31, 2025
David Robert Meagher, 67, of Hubbardston, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
David was born in Worcester on October 17th, 1958, the son of Robert Meagher of Hubbardston and the late Phyllis Meagher (Paddock). After growing up in Hubbardston, David graduated from Quabbin Regional High School in Barre. He earned his undergraduate degree from Springfield College and...
Margaret Regele
Dec 31, 2025
HOLDEN - Margaret "Betty" Regele, 91, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 with her husband by her side.
Known as Betty, she was the devoted wife of Jack for 69 years. Together they raised 8 children, MaryEllen, Dennis (wife Lisa), Timothy (wife Kathleen), Joanne, John, Thomas, Kathryn, and Maureen. Betty will be missed by 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Following...
Sherrill Costa
Dec 31, 2025
AUBURN - Sherrill A. Costa, 82, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born and raised in Milo, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Clifton and Vera (Hoxie) Megquier. Sherry earned her associate's degree in nursing and devoted more than 37 years to her career as a licensed practical nurse at UMass University Hospital,...
Jean S. (Smith) Varnum
Dec 30, 2025
WORCESTER – Jean S. (Smith) Varnum, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, following a brief illness. Born and raised in North Adams, Massachusetts, Jean was the daughter of the late Sterling E. and Edith P. (Patterson) Smith. She made her home in Paxton for over 40 years before relocating to Worcester in 2004. She is now reunited...
Ann M. Patton
Dec 30, 2025
Ann Patton, 86, of Cape Elizabeth passed peacefully in her sleep on December 30th, 2025. Currently a resident at Life Care Centers of Auburn, MA, she lived the majority of her life in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. She was pre-deceased by her husband Robert Patton Jr in 2021 and is survived by her son Robert Patton III and daughter-in-law Susan Dyer...
Wendy Monfreda
Dec 29, 2025
Worcester - Wendy E. Monfreda (Washburn), 65, passed away at home on December 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on October 7, 1960, Wendy spent her early years in Worcester. She raised her sons in Paxton, devoting herself to her family and home, and later returned to Worcester, remaining close to her roots and lifelong connections.
Wendy was devoted to her...
Brenda Lee Keough
Dec 28, 2025
WORCESTER – Brenda Lee Keough, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Born in Holden, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Marilyn A. (Gendron) Keough.
Brenda grew up in Princeton and attended Wachusett Regional High School. After high school, Brenda bartended at Beaman Tavern for many years. She purchased a home in...
Pamela J. Costa
Dec 27, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON – Pamela J. Costa, 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elaine (Ferrandino) Costa.
Pam was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School, Class of 1979. She went on to...
Arlene E. Neuvonen
Dec 27, 2025
WORCESTER – Arlene E. Neuvonen, age 86, died peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at The Rose Monahan Hospice Home after a period of declining health.
Born in New York City, Arlene was the daughter of Carl A. and Aino V (Lake) Neuvonen. She grew up in Leicester, graduating from Leicester High School. In her high school yearbook Arlene was described...
Richard "Dickie" Gotz
Dec 27, 2025
BOSTON - Richard “Dickie” Gotz passed away surrounded by love. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Swampscott, where he was known as a talented athlete and football player with a larger-than-life personality.
Richard attended Boston University and later enrolled at Boston College Law School. During his second year, his life changed forever when he met the love...
Janet L. Bourget
Dec 26, 2025
HOLDEN - Janet L. Bourget, 45, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 26, 2025, following a medical emergency.
She leaves her twin sister, Jennifer L. Bourget and her husband, Joseph Yaskis of West Boylston; her brother, Jonathan A. Bourget of Holden; her niece and nephew, Julia Gale and Jett Joseph Yaskis of West Boylston; her godson, Aeden Ahern; and many aunts, uncles,...
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