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Ruth A. (Maki) Miller
Mar 17, 2019
HOLDEN – Ruth A. (Maki) Miller, 76, passed away peacefully at Sterling Village on Sunday, March 17, 2019 after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Carl J. and Alli Naime (Laiho) Maki and had lived most of her life in Holden. She leaves her loving husband of 50 years, Kenneth J. Miller; her two daughters, Lynn...
Betty P. Bennett
Mar 15, 2019
HOLDEN - Betty Emma (Prensner) Bennett, of Holden passed away peacefully on March 15, 2019 in the presence of family. She was married to the late Edmund T. Bennett, the love of her life, for 55 years. She had four children whom she cherished dearly - Susan B. Gustafson and her husband Philip W. Gustafson of Oxford, MA; Pastor Richard...
Roland E. Gaudette
Mar 14, 2019
WORCESTER- Dr. Roland E. Gaudette, of Worcester died peacefully surrounded by family on March 14, 2019 at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Born and raised in Spencer, he was the son of the late Edward H. Gaudette and Evelyn A. (Duhamel) Gaudette. His beloved wife of 64 years, Therese (Audet) Gaudette passed away in January of 2018. He graduated from David...
Richard Dana Fox
Mar 11, 2019
WARE/NEW BRAINTREE – Richard D. Fox, 69, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 11, 2019 after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Winston E., Jr. and Beverly F. (Martin) Fox and had lived in Worcester, New Braintree and Holden before moving to Ware over fifteen years ago. After graduating from high school, Richard enlisted...
Margaret (Kneeland/Debarge) Silva
Mar 11, 2019
STERLING, MA/FREMONT, NH - Margaret (Kneeland/Debarge) Silva, age 72, died on March 11, 2019 after a long illness. Maggie will be greatly missed by her husband of 23 years, Ron Silva; her daughters, Klooie Debarge and Karen Roesch and her husband, Norbert; her grandson, Zakkary Debarge; her granddaughter, Sydney Roesch; her siblings, Marjorie Lilla, Betty Lou Kush, Bob Kneeland, John...
Joseph "Joey" E. Grasseschi
Mar 10, 2019
RUTLAND – Joseph “Joey” E. Grasseschi, 21, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019 after a long battle with addiction. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, Joey was a son of Michael A. Grasseschi, Jr., of Holden and Denise A. (Rawson) Grasseschi of Rutland. Joey was a wonderful young man who will be deeply missed by all who came...
Kathleen E. Clifford
Mar 8, 2019
RUTLAND – Kathleen E. (Creeron) Clifford, 76, beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Clifford, Jr., passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Friday, March 8, 2019 at UMass Memorial Health Care-University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, she was a daughter of Frank T. and Helen M. (Fleming) Creeron. Kathleen’s life was centered on her faith and family....
Linda A. (Fontaine) Anderson
Mar 8, 2019
PAXTON – Linda A. (Fontaine) Anderson, 55, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Friday, March 8, 2019. Born in Palmer, Linda was the daughter of Arthur H. and Martha J. (Knapp) Fontaine. Linda’s life was devoted to her family and her calling as a nurse. She earned a degree in Nursing from Saint...
Lily B. Hewitt
Mar 7, 2019
DIGHTON - Lily B. Hewitt, 100, formerly of Taunton and Worcester, died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 7, 2019. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Newton B. and Lily (Burns) Hewitt. Lily will be lovingly remembered by her nephew, Stephen L. Phillips of Smithfield, Rhode Island; her nieces, Lois Cherry and her husband, Dennis of South...
H. Donald Desroches Jr.
Mar 5, 2019
HOLDEN/DUXBURY – H. Donald Desroches, Jr., 67, affectionately known as "Dizzy," passed away peacefully at his home in Duxbury on Tuesday March 5, 2019. Born in Roswell, New Mexico, Don was the son of the late Herbert D. and Marcia Ann (LaPrade) Desroches and lived his formative years in Holden before moving to Duxbury. His best friend and wife of...
Frederick "Fred" A. Milton
Feb 28, 2019
WEST BOYLSTON - Frederick "Fred" A. Milton, 86, husband of Penelope "Penny" H. (Hyatt) Milton, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 11, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. A complete obituary will be published in the Worcester Telegram &...
Ilona E. Blavackas
Feb 28, 2019
HOLDEN/BARRE - Ilona E. (Tucker) Blavackas, 71, of Gardner, formerly of both Holden and Barre, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 28, 2019, after a long battle with multiple health issues. She leaves behind her son, William, of Gardner and his children, Morgan, Teigan, Aidan, Koltan and Camdan Blavackas with whom she previously resided and her daughter,...
Gary J. Leanna
Feb 27, 2019
HOLDEN – Gary J. Leanna, 50, a loving father, son and brother, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, Gary was the son of Gary W. and Sandra M. (Rocheford) Leanna and lived the last 18 years in Holden. He was a 1986 graduate of Wachusett Regional High School in...
Infant John M. Shoro
Feb 25, 2019
HOLDEN - John Michael Shoro, infant son of Edward and Courtney Shoro of Holden, died on February 25, 2019. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2nd at St. George Church, 38 Brattle Street, Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John Michael may be made to Saint John’s High...
Dianne T. Hughes
Feb 24, 2019
OAKHAM - Dianne Taylor Hughes, 72, of Oakham, died at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester on Sunday, February 24, 2019, with her beloved family by her side. She was born on March 23, 1946 in Worcester, daughter of the late Clarence and Maxine (Prouty) Taylor. Dianne graduated from Commerce High School and Salter College, both in Worcester. She began...
Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Barrows) Goodwin
Feb 24, 2019
WEST BOYLSTON/HOLDEN - Elizabeth "Betty" M. (Barrows) Goodwin, 94, a resident of the Briarwood Continuing Care Retirement Community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Knollwood Nursing Center, West Boylston. Betty was born in Hartford, CT, on November 30, 1924, one of nine children to Clayton A. and Louise (White) Barrows, and was raised in West Hartford, graduating...
Morris H. "Moe" Chafetz
Feb 24, 2019
WORCESTER - Morris H. “Moe” Chafetz, age 94, died on Sunday February 24, 2019. He was the loving husband of 56 years of the late Leatrice (Blank) Chafetz. He was the devoted father of Debra and her husband, Stanley Levenson of Worcester and Pam and her husband, Tom Lunder of Southborough. He leaves his sister-in-law, Zelda (Shack) Chafetz and four...
Susan L. Davis
Feb 23, 2019
RUTLAND - Susan L. Davis, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 23, 2019. She was born in Santa Clara, CA, the daughter of Joseph and Leah (Brunelle) Davis and had lived in Rutland for 16 years. She leaves her best friend and longtime companion, Daniel Contonio; her beloved cats, Midnight and Dakota; and many friends. Funeral arrangements...
Ingeborg G. Baehrecke
Feb 23, 2019
PAXTON - Surrounded by her loving family, Inge closed her eyes and went to sleep. We lost her on February 23, 2019 at Rose Monahan Hospice after a short hospital stay. Inge had a peaceful end. Although much saddened, we are grateful for all she was and achieved for us in her nearly 90 years. Inge was born on May...
Edward Russell
Feb 23, 2019
HOLDEN – Edward Russell, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center after an illness. He was born in Reading, PA, the son of Mason and Emma J. (French) Russell and had lived most of his life in Worcester and Holden. He leaves his loving wife of 68 years, Beverly L. (Morse) Russell;...
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