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Florence Arlene Backstrom
Dec 26, 2025
GRAFTON - Florence Arlene “Leigh” Backstrom, 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025 at UMass Memorial Medical Center North Pavilion in Worcester.
Born in Worcester, on March 4, 1940, Leigh was the daughter of the late Oke F. W. Backstrom and Arlene (Carlson) Backstrom. She grew up in Worcester and was a graduate of North High School. Leigh went...
Paul E. Boucher
Dec 25, 2025
WORCESTER – Paul E. Boucher, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, after fighting a long illness.
Born and raised in Worcester, Paul was the beloved son of the late Joseph E. and Stella M. (Couture) Boucher. He was a lifelong resident of the city he proudly called home. He lived...
Jean Charles
Dec 25, 2025
WORCESTER - Jean Abraham Charles, 62, of Worcester, passed away on December 25, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Nadia (Desir) Charles, with whom he shared 33 loving years of marriage.
Jean was born in Haiti, the son of Abraham and Marianne (Boursiquot) Charles. After high school, he began working as a barber, a profession he proudly continued after moving...
Jeanne E. (Bouley) Brewer
Dec 24, 2025
HOLDEN – Jeanne E. (Bouley) Brewer, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Worcester, she was the cherished daughter of the late Norman and Blanche M. (Gaucher) Bouley.
Jeanne was raised in Spencer and began her working career at Norton Company, later continuing at Coghlin Companies in Worcester, where she...
Jay Nathan Levey
Dec 23, 2025
WORCESTER - Jay Nathan Levey, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the St. Francis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. He was born in Worcester on June 14, 1960, to the late Miriam (Levinson) Levey and Herman (Hy) Levey. He was predeceased by his sisters, Phyllis and Andrea. He is survived by his aunt and uncle...
Rita Tremblay
Dec 20, 2025
JEFFERSON - Rita M. Tremblay, 101, of Milton, NH, formerly of Jefferson, passed away peacefully at home with her daughter at her side on December 20, 2025. She is the loving wife of the late Leo A. Tremblay who predeceased her in 2007.
She was born in Mexico, Maine to Emile and Marie (Fortier) Poirier, the 2nd of 11 children. She...
Naytawah "Vrinda" Narain
Dec 17, 2025
WORCESTER - Naytawah Narain, 77 of Worcester passed away on December 17, 2025.
She is survived by her two sons Rishi and his wife Nicole of Worcester, and Ricky and his wife Elia of Holden; six grandchildren: Julia, Roman, Sofia, Elisa, Kadan, and Ricky; three great grandchildren: Sebby, Penelope and River; three brothers: Jack, Balwant, and Devo Persaud; two sisters: Devika...
Nancy Ann Dupre
Dec 15, 2025
HENDERSON, NV / WORCESTER – Nancy Ann Dupre, 85, formerly of Worcester, passed away following a brief illness on Monday, December 15, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born and raised in Worcester, Nancy was the daughter of Roland and Laura (Boulay) Dupre. She later made her home in Denver, Colorado, where she lived for many years before moving to Henderson,...
Marilyn W. Hopkins
Dec 13, 2025
HOLDEN – Marilyn W. (Monahan) Hopkins, 85, beloved wife of the late Harold E. Hopkins, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marion (Carroll) Monahan and made her home in Holden after moving there in...
Rachel Beth Epstein
Dec 12, 2025
WORCESTER - Rachel Beth Epstein, 27, has earned her wings and is now soaring with the angels. Rachel left us on Friday, December 12, 2025 surrounded in love by her parents.
Rachel is the daughter of Sherri Sigel and Kenneth Epstein, and step-daughter to Denise Forbes & Claire (Marlowe) Epstein. She is the beloved sister of Jessica Epstein, and granddaughter of...
Marion I. Merchant
Dec 11, 2025
STERLING – Marion I. (Montville) Merchant, 97, beloved wife of the late Donald F. Merchant, Sr., passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born in Millbury and raised in Hopkinton, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Celia (Reil) Montville.
Soon after graduating from Hopkinton High School,...
Rosemary Dahmus Fudeman
Dec 10, 2025
PRINCETON, MA - Rosemary Dahmus Fudeman, of Princeton, MA, passed away on December 10th after a period of declining health. She was born in Princeton, IN on November 5, 1943 to Joseph Dahmus and Mildred Kling Dahmus. She leaves her beloved husband of 55 years, Jon Fudeman, four beloved children, and eight beloved grandchildren. During her final weeks, they were...
Shirley Mae (Hennessey) Watrous
Dec 10, 2025
WORCESTER - Shirley Mae (Hennessey) Watrous passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and the compassionate staff at Christopher House in Worcester. She was 96. Born and raised in Worcester, Shirley was the daughter of Everett and Mae (Riedl) Hennessey and remained a lifelong resident of the city she cherished. She now joins her...
Sheila Wykes
Dec 9, 2025
HOLDEN - Sheila Wykes, 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 9, 2025.
Born in Jefferson, Massachusetts, on October 7, 1930, Sheila made Holden her home throughout her entire life. She graduated from Holden High School in 1949 and went on to attend Becker Junior College. Sheila built a fulfilling career as an executive secretary for Saul Marcus at Marcus...
Pamela A. (Beamer) Rauh
Dec 8, 2025
PRINCETON – Pamela A. (Beamer) Rauh passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was Born on March 9, 1952, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Paul W. Beamer and Sara J. (Kalbfus) Beamer.
In 1985, Pam married the love of her life, William T. Rauh. Together, they built a beautiful life in Princeton, where they...
Roland A. Morin
Dec 8, 2025
STERLING - Roland A. Morin, age 78, died peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, after a period of declining health. Born in Webster, Roland was the son of Harry and Belva (St. John) Morin and was a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts.
Growing up in North Oxford, Roland graduated from Oxford High School with...
Lois A. Bagdis
Dec 8, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON – Lois Ann (Proctor) Bagdis, 94, beloved wife of the late Paul Bagdis, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, December 8, 2025. Born in Agawam and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of Ora and Laura (Gates) Proctor.
Lois was a graduate of Commerce High School. She went on...
Richard B. Friedman
Dec 8, 2025
VENICE, FL - Richard B. Friedman, 78 of Venice, Florida and Saunderstown, Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly on December 8th. He was the beloved husband of Lynda (Perrotta) Friedman. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Harold and Edith Friedman.
Richard managed Ideal Paper Supply in Worcester, a family business, for many years before joining the management...
Dolly Miller
Dec 8, 2025
STERLING - Dolly K. Miller, 69, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025 after a brave battle with lung disease, the loving wife of Curtis Miller with whom she shared 36 years of marriage, a mother of three, grandmother of three, a sibling, and friend to so many.
Born in Coshocton, Ohio she is the daughter of the late Richard and...
David Wendel
Dec 6, 2025
David M. Wendel, 56, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on December 6th.
Born in Phoenix, David was the son of the late Ronald and Norma (Matson) Wendel and grew up in California. In 1991, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army and spent several years stationed in Germany. After his honorable discharge in 1998, he settled in Massachusetts with...
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