Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Shirley E. (Bright) Macewan

Shirley E. (Bright) Macewan

Jun 17, 2019

LANCASTER – Shirley E. (Bright) MacEwan, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. She was born in Waltham on December 30, 1936, the daughter of the late William and Florence (Gauthier). Shirley was an animal lover and she could always be found with a dog on her lap. She loved to dance...

David R. Ohman

David R. Ohman

Jun 16, 2019

FITCHBURG/EAST DENNIS – David R. Ohman, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 16, 2019 after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Francis J. and Signe C. (Soderquist) Ohman and had lived in Worcester and East Dennis before moving to Fitchburg three years ago. His loving wife of 55 years, Jo-Ann H. (Johnson) Ohman,...

Marvin Baum

Marvin Baum

Jun 15, 2019

WORCESTER – Dr. Marvin “Chick” Baum age 98 died on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Saint Vincent Hospital. His wife of 56 years Danella “Pennie” (Mandell) Baum died in 2000. He leaves two sons, Dr. Alfred Baum and his wife Marcia of Plymouth, MA and Samuel Baum of San Diego; a daughter Faith Baum and her wife Sue Becker of...

Elaine Ephraim Friedman

Elaine Ephraim Friedman

Jun 15, 2019

PAXTON - Elaine E. Friedman, 92 a resident of Paxton passed away peacefully after a brief illness while amongst her children on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Elaine was preceded by her husband of 58 years George Friedman and leaves three children, daughter Bobbye Samdahl of Paxton, and sons, Gary Friedman of Stratham, NH and Andrew Friedman of Milton GA. She...

Vivian (Mickey) M. Morrison

Vivian (Mickey) M. Morrison

Jun 15, 2019

AUBURN - Vivian (Mickey) M. Morrison, 86, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2019. Her husband, Robert J. Morrison predeceased her in July 2017. She leaves one son, Walter LeBlanc and his wife Joanne of Worcester and four daughters, Lucille Wilder and her husband Kenneth of Rutland, Carol Lynch and her husband Thomas of Spencer, Barbara Parent and her husband...

Barbara A. (Lavoie) Christenson

Barbara A. (Lavoie) Christenson

Jun 15, 2019

HOLDEN - Barbara A. (Lavoie) Christenson, 86, passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the compassionate staff at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center on Saturday, June 15, 2019, where she spent the last several years of her life. Born and raised in Worcester, Barbara was the daughter of Alfred J. and Edith M. (Elie) Lavoie...

William T. Fleming

William T. Fleming

Jun 14, 2019

WORCESTER - William T. Fleming, 87, passed peacefully away on Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Worcester, surrounded by family and new found friends. He leaves his wife of 54 years, Marianne (Schueler) Fleming; his daughter, Kelly A. Fleming; son, Sean J. Fleming and his wife, Paula; two granddaughters, Katie and Erin Fleming; and...

Marshall J. Levine

Marshall J. Levine

Jun 14, 2019

WORCESTER - Marshall J. Levine, age 93 formerly of West Yarmouth and Worcester died on Friday, June 14 at his residence in Hingham. Beloved husband for 65 years of Luella Levine. Devoted father of Andrew Levine and his wife Mayumi; Margery wife of Jeffery Gaines and Cheryl. Loving grandfather of Daniel and Jessica Wise, Brett Newman, Logan and Nick Ringgard,...

James M. Phelan

James M. Phelan

Jun 12, 2019

HOLDEN - James M. Phelan, 58, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born in Worcester on April 8, 1961. He is survived by his father, Thomas J. Phelan; his step-mother, Jane Harper Phelan; three brothers, David P. Phelan, Steven A. Phelan and Thomas S. Phelan; his daughter, Breanna Phelan; and three sons, Jacob Phelan, James...

Elliott D. Lockwood

Elliott D. Lockwood

Jun 12, 2019

HOLDEN - Heaven’s choir was looking for a new organist, and in true fashion, Elliott D. Lockwood, 84, volunteered for the task. Elliott may have left this world Wednesday morning, but his music will be heard and remembered at every sunrise in our hearts. His stamp on the world is one that will not soon be forgotten. Born of George...

Maurice "Marty" H. Martel Dds

Maurice "Marty" H. Martel Dds

Jun 9, 2019

WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Dr. Maurice H. (Marty) Martel passed away peacefully on June 9, 2019 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. His wife Rita (Bridenhagen) Martel predeceased him in 2015, a few weeks after their 60th anniversary. He is survived by son Steve and his wife Kathy of Steep Falls, ME; son Bruce and his wife Karen of Saco,...

Mark S. Trudeau

Mark S. Trudeau

Jun 8, 2019

LEOMINSTER/STERLING – Mark S. Trudeau, 56, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Mark was born in Marlborough, and had lived most of his life in Sterling before moving to Leominster over ten years ago. He was a union carpenter with Local 107 in Worcester for many years and enjoyed hunting and the great outdoors. He is...

Ann M. (Goulet) Wesolowski

Ann M. (Goulet) Wesolowski

Jun 7, 2019

JEFFERSON – Ann M. (Goulet) Wesolowski, 96, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at St. Mary’s Health Care Center. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Fernando J. and Margaret (Peard) and had lived in Holden since 1950. Her loving husband of 40 years, Chester J. Wesolowski, passed away in 1992. She leaves her two sons, Chester J....

Humphrey H. Ware, Jr.

Humphrey H. Ware, Jr.

Jun 6, 2019

LEOMINSTER – Humphrey H. Ware, Jr., 73, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Sterling Village after an illness. He was born in Great Neck, New York, the son of Humphrey H., Sr. and Catherine (Harnett) Ware and had lived in Leominster the past 30 years. He leaves his loving wife of 31 years, Sheila A. (Dennis) Ware; his...

Angela M. Pacheco

Angela M. Pacheco

Jun 6, 2019

LEOMINSTER/STERLING – Angela M. Pacheco, 30, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Born in Worcester on March 4, 1989. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her daughter, Dreya Pacheco of Leominster; her parents, Laurie Pacheco and Victor Moniz of Leominster; paternal grandparents, Antonio and Valdemera Moniz of Leominster; aunts and uncles including Robert C....

Carol A. (Foss) Court

Carol A. (Foss) Court

Jun 5, 2019

HOLDEN - Carol A. (Foss) Court, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Gloversville, NY, raised in CA, NY and Worcester. She was a daughter of the late Wilbur and June (Millward) Foss. She was the beloved wife of Alan G. Court who passed away in 2010. Carol...

Elizabeth M. (Matthew) Marshall

Elizabeth M. (Matthew) Marshall

Jun 5, 2019

STERLING / FT. LAUDERDALE - Elizabeth M. (Matthew) Marshall, 105, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Life Care Center, Leominster. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, the daughter of James and Jennie (Barrowman) Matthews and came to America the same year. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Andrew G. Marshall in 1984. She is survived...

Leslie A. (Ranta) Scott Burton

Leslie A. (Ranta) Scott Burton

Jun 4, 2019

OAKHAM – Leslie A. (Ranta) Scott Burton, 65, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 after her courageous fight with cancer. She leaves her loving husband of 18 years, Robert S. Burton; her children: Jason Scott of Barre, Joshua Scott of Indianapolis, IN, Sarah Royce of Northborough, Elijah Burton of Cape Cod, Josiah Burton of Athol and Benjamin...

Mary (Bobrawiecki) Jarzembowski

Mary (Bobrawiecki) Jarzembowski

Jun 3, 2019

NORTHAMPTON/WORCESTER – Mary T. (Bubrowski) Jarzembowski, 93, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Christopher House in Worcester after an illness. Mary was born in Northampton, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Panus) Bubrowski and had lived most of her life in Northampton before moving to Worcester in 2018. She was a graduate at Northampton High School and Northampton...

Frances M. Colburn

Frances M. Colburn

Jun 3, 2019

PRINCETON/CLINTON – Frances M. (Cataldi) Colburn, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2019 at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born and raised in Clinton, Fran was the daughter of Orlando and Laura (Paoli) Cataldi, and lived there until moving to Princeton in 1980. She was a graduate of Clinton High School class of 1943. In 1946, Fran...