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Jane B. Ohman
Aug 3, 2025
Holden – Jane B. (Lewis) Ohman, 101, died peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at Oakdale Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. She was born in Worcester, the beloved daughter of the late Michael and Helen (Kulwiec) Leos and graduated from Commerce High School.
During World War II, Jane worked as a clerk for the U.S. Department of War in...
Patricia Clark
Aug 3, 2025
STERLING - Patricia Anne (Yatsko) Clark, 68, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 3, 2025, at her home in Sterling, following a courageous battle with ALS. She is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, Dave; daughter Jessica and son-in-law Robert, and beloved grandson Joaquín of Takoma Park, MD; son James of Lancaster; son Ryan and daughter-in-law...
Mary Marois
Jul 31, 2025
WORCESTER - Mary Suzanne (Pelletier) Marois, of Venice, Florida, passed away on July 31, 2025 while visiting family in Massachusetts. Suzanne, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in Worcester to the late Ralph J. and Mary C. (Skahen) Pelletier on October 19, 1942.
She is survived by her sister, Jane E. (Pelletier) McTigue; her stepchildren, Melissa A. (Marois)...
Sallyann Slover Murphy
Jul 30, 2025
Sallyann Slover Murphy. Amazing, strong, compassionate, a gentle soul, are only a few words to describe our devoted and loving mother. She never realized just how much she accomplished in her 94 years. Raising 4 children on her own. Going back to college twice earning her Teaching and Master’s degree all while making sure her children had a normal life....
John P. Boxshus, Jr.
Jul 29, 2025
RUTLAND – John P. Boxshus, Jr. of Rutland passed away peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center on July 29, 2025. John was born and raised in Worcester, the son of the late John “Jack” P. Boxshus, Sr. and Norida J. (Krill) Boxshus.
In John’s younger years he enjoyed spending summers on the beach on Cape Cod, playing Little League Baseball, and...
Stanley M. "Stan" Oldakowski
Jul 26, 2025
BARRE – Stanley M. “Stan” Oldakowski, age 67, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 26, 2025 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Holden, he was the son of Stanley Oldakowski and the late Catherine (Tucholski) Oldakowski.
Stan was raised in Jefferson and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School with the class of 1976. After high school,...
Nancy C. (Pirro) Schlemminger
Jul 26, 2025
PAXTON – Nancy C. (Pirro) Schlemminger, age 76, died peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, as a result of long-term complications of Parkinson’s Disease, with her devoted husband by her side. Born in Leominster, she was the daughter of Frank and Eleanor (Occhipinti) Pirro and was a lifelong resident of Central...
John E. Mole
Jul 25, 2025
HOLDEN - John Edwin Mole (81) died peacefully and in the company of his loving wife at their home in Holden on the morning of Friday, July 25, 2025. He was a resident of Holden for forty-three years.
John was born in Macon, Georgia on May 14, 1944 to Marvin and Roberta Mole. He graduated from Warner Robins High School before...
William O'Connor
Jul 25, 2025
HOLDEN – William O’Connor, of both Holden, Massachusetts and Naples, Florida, passed peacefully into the hands of Our Lord on Friday, July 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on February 20, 1935, in Mendon, New York, to the late T. Bernard and Kathleen E. (Lovett) O’Connor.
He is survived by his children Michael (Mark Lessinger)...
Phyllis K. Bissonnette
Jul 25, 2025
Auburn - Phyllis Bissonnette (Lucey), age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester. She was born on September 5, 1939, in Worcester to Harry F. Lucey and Josephine R. Lucey (O’Connor). She is survived by her son, David Bissonnette and his wife, Jennifer; her son, Steven Bissonnette; her grandchildren, Michael Bissonnette,...
Nicholas Halal
Jul 24, 2025
SHREWSBURY - Nicholas Halal, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by the love of his family and the compassionate care of the staff at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester.
Born and raised in Worcester, Nick was the son of Nicholas and Alice (Saad) Halal. He spent the past 37 years living in Shrewsbury, where he and his...
Anne E. McShane
Jul 24, 2025
BARRE – Anne Elise (Kansanen) McShane, 63, of Barre, died peacefully at home after complications of Parkinson’s disease surrounded by the love of her family on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
Anne was born on February 3, 1962, in Turku, Finland, to Jaakko and Aino (Karvinen) Kansanen. She grew up in Northborough and was a 1980 graduate of Algonquin Regional High School....
Richard Ira Freedman
Jul 23, 2025
The Graveside Funeral Service for Richard "Rif" Freedman will be available for live streaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Sunday, July 27, 2025 via the following link: www.emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/.
BOYNTON BEACH - Richard Ira Freedman — known to most simply as “Rif” — passed away peacefully at his home in Boynton Beach, Florida on July 23, 2025, at the age...
Margaret Lavin
Jul 23, 2025
WORCESTER - Margaret (Walsh) Lavin passed away peacefully on the evening of Wednesday, July 23rd after a period of declining health. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Lavin and her parents John Walsh and Irene (Wheeler) Walsh, as well as her sister Anne Brutscher, of Rockville, Maryland.
Born in Worcester, Margaret was proud of her Shrewsbury Street heritage and remained...
Joseph Robinson
Jul 22, 2025
AUBURN - Joseph H. Robinson, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of the late Joseph B. and Mary (Thresher) Robinson.
Joe faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service with the rank of Master Sargent. Joe...
Sherry M. Blair
Jul 21, 2025
Davenport, FL/Rutland, MA - Sherry M. (Bissonnette) Blair, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, 2025. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, she was the daughter of Dwight and Myrtle (Harmon) Bissonnette.
She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her three daughters, Tanya Blair of Rutland, Brittney Gove and her husband, Brendan of Shrewsbury, and Morgan Blair of...
Phillip P. Shubert
Jul 21, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON – Phillip P. Shubert, 71, of West Boylston, passed away on July 21, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born on October 17, 1953, in Worcester to the late Paul and Marcia (Buck) Shubert. Phillip grew up locally and graduated from West Boylston High School.
He met the love of his life,...
George O'Gorman
Jul 18, 2025
SOUTHBOROUGH/MANHATTAN BEACH - George O’Gorman, 87, of Southborough, MA, and Manhattan Beach, CA, passed away peacefully with his daughter at his side on July 18.
Born on August 27, 1937, in Dublin, Ireland, George was the son of George and Ellen O’Gorman. His father passed away before his birth, and his mother died when he was just three years old. He...
Leila P. "Lee" (Armstrong) Beardsley
Jul 15, 2025
Oakdale/West Boylston- Leila P. "Lee" (Armstrong) Beardsley, 89, wife of the late Nathan L. Beardsley, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on August 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Mabel (Eckel) Armstrong.
From an early age, Lee always...
Marilyn J. (McLaughlin) Gaitane
Jul 15, 2025
WEST BOYLSTON – Marilyn J. (McLaughlin) Gaitane, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a long battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Worcester, Marilyn was the daughter Olive (Lawrence) McLaughlin. She lived in West Boylston for the past 53 years. Her beloved husband of 52 years, Richard N. Gaitane, passed away...
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