Obituaries

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John W. Erickson

John W. Erickson

Sep 3, 2018

STERLING – John W. Erickson, 71, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of late Irving S. and Helen I. (Kinnari) Erickson and had lived in Worcester before moving to Sterling in 1996. John leaves his loving wife and best friend of 50...

Adam Davies  Roesch

Adam Davies Roesch

Aug 31, 2018

HOLDEN/STERLING – Adam Davies Roesch, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 31, 2018. Born September 10, 1981 in Stillwater, MN, he was the middle son of Elizabeth A. (Grissom) Roesch and Douglas B. Roesch and attended Wachusett Regional High School.Adam went on to further his education by completing a four-year apprenticeship at the Castle Restaurant and becoming a Certified...

Noel C. Donabedian

Noel C. Donabedian

Aug 31, 2018

HOLDEN - Noel graduated from South High School, Worcester Junior College and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Bryant University. While serving in the Army National Guard in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Noel married the love of his life, Margaret Fay on September 6, 1969. They raised their family in Worcester before moving to Holden 27...

Richard P.  Brodin

Richard P. Brodin

Aug 31, 2018

WORCESTER – Richard P. Brodin died peacefully on Friday, August 31, 2018 after a long illness. He leaves his wife, Shelly (Mazer) Brodin; a son, Scott Brodin and his wife, Pamela of Auburn; a daughter, Tara, wife of George Horsley of Holden; and twin grandsons, Hunter and Troy Horsley. He was born in Worcester and was a son of Allen...

Mary A. (Mastrangelo)  Gulinello

Mary A. (Mastrangelo) Gulinello

Aug 29, 2018

HOLDEN/NORWOOD – Mary A. (Mastrangelo) Gulinello, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus. Born and raised in Boston, she was the daughter of Rocco and Antonette (Tarantino) Mastrangelo.Mary was a graduate of East Boston High School, class of 1941. In 1945 she married the love of her life,...

Jean

Jean

Aug 28, 2018

OAKHAM –Jean-Marie C. Pariset, 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Quaboag on the Common in West Brookfield after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Nancy, France, the son of Joseph and Maria (Merzinski) Pariset. Jean-Marie was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia M.C. (Walerak) Pariset on April 9, 2018. He leaves his son,...

George Vincent  Brown

George Vincent Brown

Aug 27, 2018

WORCESTER - George V. Brown, Jr., 58, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus after a brief illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late George V. Brown, Sr.George will be greatly missed by his daughter, Lynn M. Bishop and her husband, Erik of Holden; his mother, June A. (Gudas)...

Marcia Jean (Labossiere)  Mcglynn

Marcia Jean (Labossiere) Mcglynn

Aug 26, 2018

Marcia graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1963.  She dedicated her life to her family and her love of children.  Marcia worked as a Teacher's Assistant at the Kindergarten level at Chaffin Elementary School in Holden for several years.  She cherished her grandchildren and had embraced her role in their care and development.  Marcia enjoyed traveling with...

David  Abramowitz

David Abramowitz

Aug 24, 2018

WORCESTER – David Abramowitz, age 61, died on Friday, August 24th in UMass Memorial Healthcare, after a long illness.He leaves his wife of 33 years, Gila (Kashi) Abramowitz; two sons, Eli Abramowitz of Worcester and Mendel Abramowitz and his wife, Menucha of Montreal; a daughter, Chaya Abramowitz of Worcester; four brothers, Solomon Abramowitz and his wife, Rivka of Brooklyn, NY,...

Edgar 'Ed' W.  Lizotte

Edgar 'Ed' W. Lizotte

Aug 22, 2018

WORCESTER - Edgar "Ed" W. Lizotte Sr., 91, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Worcester Health Center.  He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Alfred A. and Mildred L. (Shackett) Lizotte and later lived in Auburn for over 40 years before moving back to Worcester in 2008.          Ed was predeceased by his loving wife...

Alice E. (Friars)  Wilkie

Alice E. (Friars) Wilkie

Aug 20, 2018

HOLDEN – Alice E. (Friars) Wilkie, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018 under the loving care of her family and the staff at The Willows Health Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Alice was the daughter of Ira D. and Edith (Jones) Friars and lived over 60 years in Holden. Her husband of 54 years,...

Helen  Scarborough

Helen Scarborough

Aug 20, 2018

WORCESTER – Helen (Bowen) Scarborough, 78, wife of the late James Scarborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018. She was born in Waltham, the daughter of Dorothy Bowen and had lived most of her life in Worcester before moving to Holden four years ago. A loving and gentle soul, Helen is survived by many friends and caregivers. She...

Norman Robert  Olson

Norman Robert Olson

Aug 19, 2018

WORCESTER - Norman R. Olson, 94, formally of Worcester and West Dennis, died peacefully on Sunday, August 19th, 2018. He was born in Worcester, the son of Robert C. and Gerda H. Olson. Norman graduated from Worcester Academy and went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He proudly served in the US Navy during...

William Degarmo Smith

William Degarmo Smith

Aug 18, 2018

WATERVILLE, ME – William D. Smith, II, 83, formerly of Poughkeepsie, New York, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home after an illness. He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, the son of William M. and Margaret M. (Davis) Smith. His wife of 33 years, Joyce (Brown) Smith, passed away on June 14, 2018. He...

Leon "Lee" E. Whitney Jr.

Leon "Lee" E. Whitney Jr.

Aug 18, 2018

WILDWOOD, FL/HOLDEN – Leon “Lee” E. Whitney, Jr., 89, formerly of Brentwood Drive in Holden, passed away in Florida on August 18, 2018. His wife of 50 years, Evelyne (Witzel) Whitney, passed away on January 2, 2007. He was born in Athol, the son of Leon E. and Bessie M. (Hoyle) Whitey and had lived in Northborough and Holden before...

David T.  Turcotte

David T. Turcotte

Aug 16, 2018

RUTLAND — David T. Turcotte, 76, formerly of Princeton, passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Lake Ave. Campus on Thursday, August 16, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in Boston and raised in Fitchburg, Dave was the son of the late Eugene A. and Agnes I. (Kernan) Turcotte and lived 34 years in Princeton before moving...

Judith S.  Allen

Judith S. Allen

Aug 15, 2018

BOYLSTON – Judith S. Allen, formerly of West Boylston, passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side, on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was 67. Born in Worcester and raised in West Boylston, Judy was the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine (Renzoni) Allen and lived the last...

W. Donald  Mackay

W. Donald Mackay

Aug 15, 2018

HOLDEN - William Donald MacKay, 92, passed away on August 15, 2018. He was born on November 30, 1925 in Worcester, MA to Ralph and Helen (Jordan) MacKay. His family lived in Worcester for ten years before moving to Holden.Don was drafted into the Navy during his senior year in high school, and graduated in absentia with his class in...

Ethel A. (Nevers)  Lecuyer

Ethel A. (Nevers) Lecuyer

Aug 10, 2018

WEBSTER – Ethel A. (Nevers) LeCuyer, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 10, 2018.  Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of Frank W. and Mary (Hammond) Nevers. After raising her children, Ethel took a position as a clerk for Price Chopper in Worcester where she worked for many years. ...

Winifred 'Winnie' (Wentworth)  Starbard

Winifred 'Winnie' (Wentworth) Starbard

Aug 10, 2018

HOLDEN -- Winifred "Winnie" (Wentworth) Starbard, 94, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018 under the loving care of her family and the dedicated staff at Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Hardwick on January 24, 1924, Winnie was raised in Holden and was the daughter of Lyman E. and Diana (Hill) Wentworth. Winnie married her high school sweetheart,...