Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Alice Ann (Costello)  Sobol

Alice Ann (Costello) Sobol

Jan 1, 2018

JEFFERSON – Alice Ann (Costello) Sobol, 70, passed away on January 1, 2018 at Vibra Hospital in Rochdale.  Born in Wilks-Barre, PA, she was a daughter of John and Gertrude (Gardner) Costello. Alice was a mental health assistant for Worcester State Hospital, Court Evaluation Unit and retired in 2002 after 40 years of service.  She was a faithful member of...

Kathleen 'Kay' P. (Docherty)  Foley

Kathleen 'Kay' P. (Docherty) Foley

Jan 1, 2018

Biography HOLDEN - Kathleen P. "Kay" (Docherty) Foley, 81, a long time Holden resident passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester. Kay was best known for her kind, caring, gentle and humorous nature. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and grandkids.  She was born in Worcester,...

James P.  Barbato

James P. Barbato

Dec 30, 2017

Life Legacy Sterling – Dr. James P. Barbato, 74, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was born in Worcester, the son of James and Dorothy (Manna) Barbato and has lived in Sterling for many years.​He is survived by his devoted wife of 44 years, Ann (Brideau, Milliard) Barbato of...

Norma R. (Applegate) Hutnak

Norma R. (Applegate) Hutnak

Dec 29, 2017

HOLDEN – Norma R. (Applegate) Hutnak, 92, of Jefferson, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Knollwood Nursing Center after an illness. She was born in Northbridge, the daughter of Benjamin and Ethel (Young) Applegate, and had lived in Jefferson for over 50 years.Her husband of 61 years, Stephen Hutnak, passed away in 2007. She leaves her son, Stephen...

Janice I. (Haskins)  Bartlett

Janice I. (Haskins) Bartlett

Dec 29, 2017

WEST BOYLSTON - Janice I. (Haskins) Bartlett, 79, of West Boylston, died on December 29, 2017 at her home. She leaves five children; Jennie Connolly (Russell Todd), Jonathan (Bonnie), Jodie Ramsey (Charles), Jeffrey (Veronica) and Dr. Jamie Bartlett (Dr. James Armstrong), and was “Muli” to eight grandchildren, Melissa, Kelly, Ronan, Mairead, Kiernan, Eamon, Robert and Caecilia and three great-grandchildren, and...

Blossom R. (Gurwitz)  Zabarsky

Blossom R. (Gurwitz) Zabarsky

Dec 29, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Blossom R. (Gurwitz) Zabarsky, 96, a resident of Eisenberg Assisted Living at 631 Salisbury Street, Worcester died at St. Vincent Hospital on Friday, December 29, 2017.Her husband of 56 years, Charles H. Zabarsky died in 1998. She leaves a daughter, Marsha Zabarsky of Jamaica Plain; a daughter-in-law,  Temie Zabarsky of Phoenix; a son-in-law, Jay Kaminsky of Newington,...

The  Donald F.  Chamberlain

The Donald F. Chamberlain

Dec 28, 2017

HOLDEN/WORCESTER -- The Rev. Donald F. Chamberlain, 84, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Born and raised in Springfield, Fr. Don was the son of Walter R. and Ruby M. (Stewart) Chamberlain and lived 20 years in Worcester before moving to Holden almost 20 years ago. He leaves his wife of 20 years,...

Robert W.  Eaton

Robert W. Eaton

Dec 26, 2017

HOLDEN/BOYSLTON - Robert W. Eaton, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully after an illness on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 under the loving care of his family and the dedicated staff at Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Charles S. and Edith (Lundeen) Eaton and lived over 30 years in Boylston before moving...

Diane Marie  Nelson

Diane Marie Nelson

Dec 24, 2017

HOLDEN - Diane Marie Nelson, 57, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017.  Diane grew up in Holden, the daughter of Donald and Rose Nelson.  She graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1976 and earned a degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst in 1981.  Diane worked as a systems analyst at State Mutual Life Insurance Company...

John Philip  Ham

John Philip Ham

Dec 23, 2017

Biography HOLDEN - John Philip Ham 95, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Phil was the son of Rufus and Anna (LeClair) Ham and lived over 40 years in Holden. His beloved wife of 65 years, Beverly F. (Baer) Ham died in 2011.Phil was a graduate of...

Catherine G Mcnamara

Catherine G Mcnamara

Dec 23, 2017

STERLING – Catherine G. (Quail) McNamara, 87, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at Clinton Hospital in Clinton. Born and raised in Clinton, Catherine was the daughter of Myles and Blanche (Lavoie) Quail and lived 63 years in Sterling. Her beloved husband of 50 years, William (Bill) F. McNamara died in 2007  She will be lovingly missed and...

Sheila Lilian  O'Hanlon

Sheila Lilian O'Hanlon

Dec 22, 2017

HOLDEN- Sheila Lilian O’Hanlon (Maguire) died on December 22 , 2017, at her home in Holden, MA USA after a long fight with cancer. She was 69 years young. Sheila was born on May 26, 1948 in Liverpool, United Kingdom to her parents, Thomas and Mary (Buckley) Maguire. She attended the Notre Dame Commercial School Liverpool. She worked many years...

Roland O.  Lizotte

Roland O. Lizotte

Dec 21, 2017

STERLING – Roland O. Lizotte, Sr., 91, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Christopher House in Worcester. His beloved wife of 66 years, Theresa M (Trudeau), passed away in 2015. He was born in Southbridge on February 2, 1926 and attended parochial school there. Roland was the...

Manny  Weintraub

Manny Weintraub

Dec 21, 2017

Biography Manny Weintraub, age 92, died on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in the Jewish Healthcare Center after a brief illness. He leaves his wife of seventy years, Clara (Goodman) Weintraub; a son, David Weintraub of Hudson; a daughter, Lee Ann Weintraub of Brookline; and two grandchildren, Amanda wife of Logan Sena of Salem, MA and Jordan Weintraub of Newton. He...

Barbara G. (Rugg)  Hayes

Barbara G. (Rugg) Hayes

Dec 20, 2017

RUTLAND – Barbara G. (Rugg) Hayes, 85, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Charles P. and Katherine (Briggs) Rugg and had lived most of her life in Holden and Rutland. She leaves her loving husband of 62 years, Edward S. Hayes, Jr.; two children, Elizabeth...

Karrie A. (Huberdault)  Nason

Karrie A. (Huberdault) Nason

Dec 19, 2017

LEOMINSTER – Karrie A. (Huberdault) Nason, 48, beloved wife of Michael G. Nason of Leominster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and close friends on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was a daughter of Alayne (Smith ) Fisher and the late Roland Huberdault and graduated from Oxford High School.  Karrie went on to...

June R. (Nelson)  Chilcutt

June R. (Nelson) Chilcutt

Dec 18, 2017

Biography HOLDEN – June R. (Nelson) Chilcutt, 96, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017. Interment will be private at Quidnessett Memorial Cemetery in North Kingstown, RI. Arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Alan N.  Berman

Alan N. Berman

Dec 14, 2017

Biography SPENCER – Alan N. Berman, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus.  Born and raised in Worcester, Alan was the son of Maurice L. and the late Carol (Garovoy) Berman and lived 17 years in Leicester before moving to Spencer in 2011. He will be lovingly missed and remembered...

John H.  Hansen

John H. Hansen

Dec 13, 2017

Biography HOLDEN - John Hagberth Hansen, age 77, passed away on December 12, 2017 . He was born in Worcester to Henry and Elsa (Johnson) Hansen. John was educated in the Worcester schools, graduated from North High School and attended Worcester Junior College. John was active in the Army, serving during peace time in both Korea and Germany as well...

Sanford D.  Weinert

Sanford D. Weinert

Dec 13, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Sanford D. Weinert, MD, 92, passed away at The Willows of Worcester on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 under the loving care of his family.  Sanford was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Joseph and Esther (Epstein) Weinert, and spent most of his childhood in Mattapan.  He and his twin brother Frank were the youngest of...