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Barbara M. Lovely
Jan 13, 2019
HOLDEN – Barbara M. (Barry) Lovely, 85, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Jefferson on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Her beloved husband of 58 years, Richard F. Lovely died in 2012. Born in Worcester, Barbara was the daughter of Michael and Mary (Massalski) Barry and lived over 75 years in Holden. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by...
Stephen P. Rice Jr.
Jan 11, 2019
BOYLSTON - Stephen P. Rice, Jr., 69 passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus, Worcester. Stephen was born in Worcester, the son of Stephen P. Rice, Sr. and Mary V. Rice and lived in Worcester and Shrewsbury before moving to Boylston over 20 years ago. Stephen was a graduate of St....
Zygmont "Ziggy" H. Kaczmarek
Jan 8, 2019
HOLDEN - Zygmont "Ziggy"H. Kaczmarek, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 under the loving care of his family and the compassionate staff at Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Boylston. Born and raised in Chelsea, Ziggy was the son of Walter and Sophie (Gozdon) Kaczmarek and lived over 60 years in Holden. His wife of 44...
James N. Awbridge Jr.
Jan 7, 2019
BARRE — James N. Drawbridge, Jr. passed away at home on Monday, January 7, 2019 after a three-month battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 29 years, Cynthia Payne; a son, Peter Drawbridge of Worcester; a brother, Neil Drawbridge of Vashon, WA; a sister-in-law, Elaine Drawbridge of Holden; a stepbrother, George Warren Jr.of Greenville, SC; two nieces, Teagan Drawbridge...
Edward A. Sundburg, Jr.
Jan 7, 2019
WESTBOROUGH - Edward “Ted” A. Sundburg, Jr. 80, of Westborough passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 in St. Augustine, FL. Born in Longmeadow, MA, Ted was a son of the late Edward A. and Anna G. (Teece) Sundburg and lived in Westborough for much of his life while summering and eventually retiring to his true love, Moosehead Lake, ME....
Clesson A. Robbins
Jan 6, 2019
WORCESTER - Clesson A. Robbins, 97, of Briarwood passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, Jan. 6 from a short illness after a very long, happy and active life. Born Feb. 6, 1921 to William A. and Mary Amelia (LaPoint) Robbins, he grew up in Charlton, lived in Auburn for 42 years and at Briarwood...
Sidney Z. Smith
Jan 5, 2019
WORCESTER - Sidney Z. Smith died on January 5, 2019 with his devoted daughters by his side. His beloved wife, Fran, died in 2017. Sid leaves behind two beloved daughters; Deborah Baker, and her husband Eliott, and Ellen Smith and her partner Scott Roberts and a beautiful granddaughter Elyssa and her husband T.J., two sisters-in-law, Susan Smith, wife of deceased...
Stephen D. Burwick
Jan 4, 2019
WORCESTER - Stephen D. Burwick, 76, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, died on Friday, January 4th at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Florida after a brief illness. His wife of twenty-five years, Barbara (Licht) Burwick, predeceased him in 1993. He is survived by his longtime companion, Carolyn (Fox) Phillips, his son, Michael Jay Burwick and wife Nicole Greene Burwick of...
Edmond J. Guilbeault Jr.
Jan 4, 2019
HOLDEN – Edmond J. Guilbeault, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Edmond J. and Julia (Russack) Guilbeault. Edmond’s life was centered on his deep faith and his devotion to his family. He attended...
Donna M. Dambra
Jan 3, 2019
WORCESTER – Donna M. Dambra, 63, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born and raised in Worcester, Donna was the daughter of Michael N. and Viola L. (Couture) Dambra and later lived in Oxford and Gardner. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her sister, Diane G. Edlin and her husband, Frederick of...
John A. Cammuso
Jan 2, 2019
WORCESTER – John A. Cammuso, 87, got his angel wings on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Carol (McSheehy) Cammuso; his sons, Paul and his wife, Katherine of Rutland, Jeffrey and his wife, Laurie of Worcester and Mark and his wife, Ruth of Worcester. He leaves eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren;...
Suzanne (Bayer) Volin
Jan 1, 2019
WORCESTER - Suzanne (Bayer) Volin, age 91, died peacefully at home in Boca Raton, Florida on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. She was born and raised in New York City, and was a daughter of Saul and Estelle (Cohen) Bayer. After graduating from Hunter College with a degree in...
Robert E. Larocque
Dec 31, 2018
HOLDEN – Robert E. Larocque, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 31, 2018. He was born in Worcester, the son of Edward J. and Anna M. (Salus) Larocque and had lived in Holden the past 48 years. He leaves his loving wife of 55 years, Kathleen L. (Watts) Larocque; two daughters, Patricia...
Sheila A. (Mcintyre) Shepardson
Dec 30, 2018
LEOMINSTER -- Sheila A (McIntyre) Shepardson, 75, passed away peacefully at home into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Born in Leominster on April 5, 1943, Sheila was the daughter of Harold and Evelyn (Gauthier) McIntyre and lived 25 years in Sterling before moving back to Leominster in 1987. She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her...
Ronald W. Wilkins
Dec 29, 2018
OAKHAM – Ronald W. Wilkins, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at The Hermitage Healthcare, Worcester. He was born and raised in Oakham, MA the son of Oliver Woodbury Lull Wilkins, Sr. and Etta Mae (Snow) Wilkins. Ronald's life was centered on the principles on which our nation was founded – duty to God and Country. He proudly...
Charles Calvert Kressler
Dec 29, 2018
WORCESTER - Charles Calvert Kressler passed away on December 29, 2018 at age 66 in Columbia, SC. He was the youngest son of the late Jacob J. Kressler and Augusta H. Kressler, MD. He was also predeceased by his grandparents, Sarah (Brown) Kressler and Charles Kressler of Worcester and Ida (Hurwitz) Holmstock and David Holmstock of Philadelphia. He is survived...
Mary Ann (Scappaticci) Hatstat
Dec 28, 2018
RUTLAND - Mary Ann (Scappaticci) Hatstat, 93, died peacefully on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Antonio and Lucia (Nottorangelo) Scapaticci and has lived in Rutland for many years. Mary Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert G. Hatstat, Sr. in 1998. She will be lovingly...
Myra (Blumenstein) Rosenberg
Dec 28, 2018
WORCESTER - Myra Rosenberg, 92, of Worcester passed away peacefully on December 28, 2018, with her loving daughter and best friend, Isada Rosenberg-Martignetti by her side. She was born on July 3, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY to Ida (Markenson) and Lewis Blumenstein. She was predeceased by her husband and soul mate, Milton Rosenberg and her sister, Pauline Pesner-Banker. Myra leaves...
Daniel R. O'Neil
Dec 27, 2018
SHREWSBURY/CHELMSFORD - Daniel R. O'Neil, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 27, 2018 with his loving wife by his side. Born and raised in Taunton, Dan was the son of the late Daniel and Rita (Bird) O'Neil and lived 45 years in Chelmsford before moving in 2014 to the Willows in Worcester and then to Southgate in...
Theodore A. Martin
Dec 27, 2018
STERLING – Rev. Theodore A. Martin, 103, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 27, 2018 under the loving care of his family and the compassionate staff at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Born in Manchester, New Hampshire, Rev. Martin was the son of Rev. Louis H. and Emma (Arzt) Martin and lived the last 33 years in Sterling. Rev. Martin graduated...
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