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Patrick M. Collins

Patrick M. Collins

Apr 8, 2018

HOLDEN – Patrick M. Collins, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 8, 2018 after an illness. He is survived by two sisters, Susan Connolly and her husband, Steven of Hubbardston and Kim Collins and her significant other, Walter Furtick of Worcester; his brother, Paul F. Collins, Jr. and his wife, Kathy of Rutland; his longtime companion, Sharon...

Ian  Mosher

Ian Mosher

Apr 6, 2018

TEMPLETON/HOLDEN - Ian Mosher, 24, a smart and caring young man, formerly of Holden, passed away at his home in Templeton unexpectedly­­­­­­­­­­­­ on Friday, April 6, 2018.  He was born in Worcester, the son of William and Viki (Ots) Mosher and had lived in Holden and Nashua, NH before moving to Templeton last year. Ian is survived by his mother,...

Mary E. (Kenney)  Lucey

Mary E. (Kenney) Lucey

Apr 6, 2018

WORCESTER/PAXTON – Mary Elisabeth (Kenney) Lucey, 74, a resident of the Willows of Worcester and formerly of Paxton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester.  Born in Worcester on the fourth of July, 1943, she was the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Peterson) Kenney.          Mary graduated from South High School in...

Mel  Katz

Mel Katz

Apr 5, 2018

Biography WORCESTER - Mel Katz, age 73, died on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at UMASS Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, hands held gently by his beloved wife, and best friend of over 50 years, Harriett R. (Horowitz) Katz. Besides his wife, he leaves two children, Marla O'Connor and her husband, Sean of Holden, along with his three adored grandchildren, Matthew, Caitlin...

Mary C. (Geer)  Everleth

Mary C. (Geer) Everleth

Apr 2, 2018

PAXTON - Mary C. (Geer) Everleth, 89, of Paxton, wife of the late David D. Everleth, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, after a short illness.She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Harry W. and Ruth (Gray) Geer. She was raised in Worcester and graduated Commerce High School...

Marjorie L. (White)  Taipale

Marjorie L. (White) Taipale

Apr 2, 2018

Biography window.jQuery || document.write('') Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-888-579-7953 Code: 75209P RUTLAND - Marjorie L. (White) Taipale, 94, a Rutland resident of over 80 years died peacefully at Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Community, Manchester, NH  on Monday, April 2, 2018.  She was born in Quebec, the daughter of William and Annie (Levers) White and lived in Rutland...

Peter K.  Glockner

Peter K. Glockner

Mar 31, 2018

HOLDEN – Peter K. Glockner, 54, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 31, 2018. He leaves his wife and best friend, Jessie (Boardman) Glockner; a loving son, Liam M. Glockner; as well as an extended family of siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Pete grew up in Princeton and lived in Holden for the past 23 years. He...

Virginia  Lamoreaux

Virginia Lamoreaux

Mar 30, 2018

RUTLAND – Virginia G. (Gale) Lamoreaux, 85, died on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home. She was born in Boston and raised by her adoptive parents the late William and May Clementson.Her loving husband of 51 years, Edward D. Lamoreaux, passed away in 2010. She leaves two daughters, Ruth E. Hutchins and her husband, Brian of Rutland...

Nancy Marie (Clemente)  Isernio

Nancy Marie (Clemente) Isernio

Mar 29, 2018

RUTLAND – Nancy Marie (Clemente) Isernio, 89, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 29, 2018 after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Alessio and Filomena (Rinaldi) Clemente and lived in Worcester for many years before moving to Rutland in 1968. Her loving husband of 42 years, Dominic “Murph” G. Isernio, Jr., passed away in...

Michael R.  Paddock

Michael R. Paddock

Mar 27, 2018

Rutland – Michael R. Paddock, 58, passed away from a sudden illness on Tuesday, March 27, 2018.  His beloved wife of 26 years, Pamela J. (Flagg) Paddock recently passed away on February 20. Michael, son of Franklin and Nancy (Harmon) Paddock, was born in Worcester and raised on the family farm in Rutland.  He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School...

Eleanor D.  Benoit

Eleanor D. Benoit

Mar 26, 2018

HOLDEN – Eleanor D. (Litchfield) Benoit, 88, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Dodge Park in Worcester. She leaves three daughters, Nancy A. and her husband, Christopher L. Hatch of Harpswell, ME, Deborah J. Bryn of Maynard and Kathleen E. Haney of Epping, NH; two sons, Robert G. Quist and his wife, Mary Jane of Jefferson and Richard...

Thomas C.  Lekas

Thomas C. Lekas

Mar 26, 2018

WORCESTER - Thomas C. Lekas, age 83, of Worcester, passed away at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester on March 26, 2018, following a long and brave battle with Multiple System Atrophy--Pure Autonomic Failure. Tom was born in 1935 in Glina, Albania, the only son and eldest of three children of the late Constantine and Helen (Gikas) Lekas.  In February 1937,...

Linda Lou (Grindstaff)  O'Neill

Linda Lou (Grindstaff) O'Neill

Mar 25, 2018

Biography HOLDEN – Linda L. (Grindstaff) O’Neill passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 25, 2018. She was 75 years young at the time of her passing. Born in 1943 in McCaysville, GA and raised in Dial, GA, Linda was the daughter of the late Edward and Pauline (Bailey) Grindstaff and lived the last 50 years in Holden. A...

Joseph 'Armand' R.  Morin

Joseph 'Armand' R. Morin

Mar 24, 2018

Leominster – Joseph “Armand” Roger Morin, 97, died peacefully at home on Saturday, March 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Laconia, NH, the son of Edward and Odile (Chabot) Morin and has lived in Leominster for many years. His devoted wife of 70 years, Jeanette (Arell) Morin, passed away in 2015. Armand was raised in...

Thomas J.  Dibuono

Thomas J. Dibuono

Mar 23, 2018

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Ronald V.  Armstrong

Ronald V. Armstrong

Mar 22, 2018

HOLDEN – Ronald “Zeke” V. Armstrong, 83, passed away peacefully at his son’s home in Connecticut on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Born in Holden, Zeke was the son of John S. and Mary T. (Nolan) Armstrong and lived in Jefferson his entire life. He was a graduate of Holden High School, class of 1953. His beloved wife of 58 years,...

William L. Johnson

William L. Johnson

Mar 21, 2018

RUTLAND – William L. Johnson, Sr., 74, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 after an illness.His loving wife and best friend of 41 years, Karen K. (Kenerson) Johnson, passed away in 2008. He leaves three children, William L. Johnson, Jr. and his wife, Allison of Andover, Leigh K. Johnson of Rutland and Kristin L. Johnson of...

Mark D.  Bulak

Mark D. Bulak

Mar 21, 2018

HOLDEN - Mark D. Bulak passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 under the loving care of his family at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. He was 59. Born and raised in Worcester, Mark was the son of the late Chester and Kathleen (Eaton) Bulak and lived 36 years in Holden.Mark graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade High School in 1976...

Jane Anne (Durning)  Guilbeault

Jane Anne (Durning) Guilbeault

Mar 20, 2018

HOLDEN - Jane A. (Durning) Guilbeault – devoted wife, mother, and staunch Irish-Catholic, died Tuesday March 20, after a brief battle with leukemia. She was 73.Jane, a lifelong resident of the Worcester area, was the daughter of John E. and Eileen C. (Deignan) Durning. Jane grew up in Holden, the eldest of four children. She graduated from Worcester State with...

Mary S. (Pando)  Efthim

Mary S. (Pando) Efthim

Mar 19, 2018

WORCESTER – Mary S. (Pando) Efthim, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness. Born and raised in Somerville, Mary was the daughter of Albanian immigrants, Sotir and Androniqi (Carroll) Pando and lived 65 years in Worcester. Her beloved husband of 42 years, Harry P. Efthim died in 1995. She will be...