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Marianne Fleming
Sep 5, 2024
Marianne (Schueler) Fleming, 90, passed peacefully away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Marianne leaves behind her daughter, Kelly A. Fleming; son, Sean J. Fleming and his wife, Paula; two granddaughters, Katie and Erin Fleming; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, William T. Fleming as well...
Mary E. Borge
Sep 4, 2024
Sterling/Gloucester - Mary E. "Betsy" (Harnish) Borge, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Gloucester, she was the cherished daughter of the late Russell and Mary P. (Oliver) Harnish. Betsy graduated from Gloucester High School with the class of 1970, embarking on a life full of love,...
Robert M. Avedisian
Sep 4, 2024
HOLDEN - Robert M. Avedisian, 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after a courageous battle with illness. Born and raised in Northbridge, Bob was the beloved son of Michael and Janet Y. (Marmovitch) Avedisian and had been a resident of Holden for the past 44 years. Bob attended Northbridge High...
Wayne E. Kraemer Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Wayne E. Kraemer Jr. 68, of Princeton MA passed away on Sept. 4th at home after a recent diagnosis of cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and is now home with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. Wayne was born on November 19, 1955 in Clinton MA the son of his late parents, Wayne & Patricia Kraemer of...
Allan W. Earley
Sep 2, 2024
Allan W. Earley, 91 passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the Oakdale Rehab and Nursing Center, West Boylston, MA. Allan was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Harold F. and Dorothy E. (Farrin) Earley. Prior to his death he lived in Sterling, MA for over 21 years. Allan attended Commerce High School in Worcester, he left...
Adam Ryan Carbonneau
Sep 2, 2024
CHARLTON - Adam Ryan Carbonneau, age 29, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. Born in Worcester, Adam was the son of Jon and Sherri Carbonneau. As a child, he enjoyed trips to Disney World, going on cruises, spending summers in Wells, Maine, playing video games with his brother and sisters, and snowmobiling and four wheeling in Vermont. After graduating...
Royal W. Pineo Jr.
Aug 31, 2024
Gardner/Sterling – Royal W. Pineo, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Gardner Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Worcester, he was the cherished son of the late Royal W. Pineo, Sr., and Svea (Mollberg) Pineo. Royal was a proud graduate of Wachusett High School, class of 1959. He dedicated over 35 years of his...
Hazbije Gjata
Aug 31, 2024
Worcester – Our dear Hazbije Gjata, 91, died peacefully at home on Saturday, August 31, 2024. She was born and raised in Novasele, Albania. She married the love of her life Safet Gjata and settled in Cangonj Albania. She had three kids that she loved and raised with a lot of sacrifices. Hazbije received her early education in Albania and...
James P. Dittami
Aug 29, 2024
PRINCETON - James P. "Jim" Dittami, 71, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at UMass University campus, surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Medford, Jim was the cherished son of Francis and Rose Dittami. He received his early education in Sherborn and at Marian High School in Framingham, later...
Carolyn S. Childs
Aug 29, 2024
Rutland – Carolyn S. Childs, 75, died peacefully at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Paxton, the daughter of the late Louis and Yvette (Andrews) Childs and graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of 1967. From a young age Carolyn had a longing...
Linda I. Gatson
Aug 28, 2024
LUNENBURG – Linda I. (Gebo) Gatson, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Leominster Hospital. Born and raised in Clinton, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Gebo and Emma (Boucher) Gebo Muir. Linda made a career of Dispatching for Lancaster, Sterling and Texas police departments. Enjoyed trips to Foxwoods as well...
Pauline Lucille Thibault
Aug 28, 2024
WORCESTER - Pauline L. (Ravalli) Thibault, 77, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2024, surrounded by her family and the care and comfort of the loving staff at The Health Center at The Willows in Worcester. Born on July 10, 1947, in Medford, Pauline was the cherished daughter of the late Conrad and Adeline (Drago) Ravalli. Pauline grew up in...
Eugene "Gene" Norman Skiest
Aug 28, 2024
LUNENBURG - Eugene "Gene" Norman Skiest, age 89, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Gene was born and raised in Worcester, MA, the son of Hyman and Dorothy (Brickman) Skiest. He graduated from Worcester Classical High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from the Massachusetts College...
Elizabeth (Buks) Finn
Aug 27, 2024
MILLIS - Elizabeth Finn, age 72 of Millis formerly of Szczecin, Poland reunited with her true love Gerald Finn on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph & Kazimiera (Skorecka) Buks. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Jones & her husband Arthur and Daniel Finn & his wife Caitlyn. Cherished Grammy of Nicholas, Matthew, Samuel, Kayley, Madison, Kinsley, &...
Barry L. Krock
Aug 27, 2024
Worcester - Barry Lawrence Krock, 90, of Worcester, died on August 27th, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. The beloved husband of Janet Elizabeth (Lofgren) Krock, he was a fixture in the Central Massachusetts business and banking community for over a half century. Barry was a devoted husband and father, who loved a good story and always had...
James T. "Jim" Putnam, Jr.
Aug 26, 2024
PAXTON - James T. “Jim” Putnam, Jr. of Paxton slipped away peacefully in his home on August 26, 2024, with his devoted family at his side. He was just three months shy of his 90th birthday. Jim is survived by his wife of over six decades, Karen (Manty) Putnam, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and adventure. They...
Larry W. Chasse
Aug 25, 2024
Larry's memorial service will be livestreamed at 1:00 pm, Saturday, September 21st, at this link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24099047735189 WORCESTER - Larry W. Chasse, 75, affectionately known to many as ‘Monkey,’ passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Born and raised in Worcester, Larry was the cherished son of William and Wilmer (Crowther) Chasse. Larry graduated from South...
Debra Ann (Edstrom) Hokkanen
Aug 24, 2024
HOLDEN – Debra Ann (Edstrom) Hokkanen, age 83, passed away on Saturday, August 24th, at home in Holden. Born in Worcester on August 23, 1941 to the late C. George Edstrom and Althea Mary (Richardson) Edstrom, Debra attended Worcester public schools, graduating from Commerce High School with the Class of 1960. While attending high school, Debra worked for Peoples Savings...
C. William (Bill) Howland
Aug 24, 2024
New Braintree/Holden - C. William (Bill) Howland, 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in North Brookfield but raised on the family dairy farm in New Braintree, Bill was the son of the late Harwood and Persis (Tuttle) Howland. He lived 27 years in Holden before moving back to New Braintree...
Kenneth D. Cook
Aug 24, 2024
RUTLAND - Kenneth D. Cook, 82, passed away at home with his loving wife and family by his side on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Born in Hartford, CT, and raised in Holden, MA. Ken was the son of Kenneth W. and Frances M. (Corbin) Cook. He lived in Rutland for the last 56 years. Ken graduated from Wachusett Regional High...
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