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Jane Rothstein
Aug 24, 2024
WORCESTER - Marjorie Jane Rothstein, “Jane”, an extraordinary woman, devoted wife, mother, teacher and friend, passed away on August 24, 2024, supported by her loving family. She was born in Queens, New York, the daughter of Milton and Marjorie (Levison) Mannheim. Jane’s life was a tapestry of family, love, arts, friends and community. She was born in Queens, New York...
Judith M Blais
Aug 23, 2024
WORCESTER - Judith M. "Judy" (Aquino) Blais, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at UMass Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Worcester, Judith was the cherished daughter of the late John and Amelia (Razzano) Aquino. A proud graduate of Commerce High School, Judith found joy and purpose as a homemaker and cherished her...
Brittany N. Anderson
Aug 22, 2024
Enfield, CT / Princeton, MA - Brittany N. Anderson, 34, beloved wife of Brian Dickey and daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Padhaisky) Anderson passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. She passed away from a rare aggressive form of breast cancer. Brittany was born in Natick, MA and...
Joseph G Jacques, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
WORCESTER - Joseph (Joe) G. Jacques, 86, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Worcester to the late Joseph and Anna (Menkalis) Jacques. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of 60 years Maureen (Ford), his children Joseph Jacques of Auburn, MA and his partner Meire, James...
Dorice M. Bowman
Aug 21, 2024
Dorice M. (Somerville) Bowman, 91, beloved wife of the late Albert S. Bowman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Hospital, Leominster Campus. She was the daughter of the late Erwin and Marion (Stowers) Somerville. Dorice was an avid reader and enjoyed word search puzzles and the counted cross stitch. She always took an interest in...
Denise Clary
Aug 21, 2024
Rutland – Denise M. (DeLuca) Clary, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Denise was the cherished daughter of Louis and Janina (Kowza) DeLuca. A proud graduate of Wachusett High School, Class of 1976, Denise dedicated many years to enriching young minds...
Roy W. Dupont, Jr.
Aug 20, 2024
Holden - Roy W. DuPont, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. Born in Worcester, Roy was the cherished son of the late Royal W. and Ann B. (Grigas) DuPont and spent his early years in West Boylston. Roy was a graduate of West Boylston High School and furthered...
Benjamin A. Scappaticci
Aug 17, 2024
HOLDEN - Benjamin A. Scappaticci, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at The Willows Westborough, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased in 2023 by his beloved wife of 67 years, Nancy L. (Cofske) Scappaticci. Born and raised in Worcester, Benjamin was the cherished son of the late Antonio and Lucia (Notarangelo) Scappaticci. He attended...
Scott Albert Johnson
Aug 16, 2024
Roslindale/West Boylston - Scott A. Johnson, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital in Boston. Born in Worcester, he was the beloved son of Doris A. (Dickie) and the late Albert L. Johnson. Scott spent his formative years in West Boylston, where he cultivated lifelong friendships and fond memories. A graduate of...
Robert S. Mirick, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
Jefferson - Robert S. Mirick, Jr., 91, passed away peacefully at his residence at the Overlook Masonic Home in Charlton. Born in Holden to the late Katherine (Lombard) and Robert S. Mirick, Sr., Robert was a proud graduate of North High School in Worcester. Robert honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his service,...
Peter J. Gentile
Aug 15, 2024
STERLING - Peter J. Gentile, age 70 of Sterling, MA passed away on August 15, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born on February 25, 1954, in Newton, MA and is preceded in death by his parents Jerome R. Gentile and Bertha C. (Martini) Gentile. He is survived by his adoring partner Cathleen Corcoran, his brother Jerome R. Gentile...
Sherry L. Powers
Aug 10, 2024
Ludlow– Sherry L. Powers of Ludlow passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Saturday, August 10. Born in Worcester to Stanley and Mary (Burroughs) Powers on November 27, 1949, Sherry grew up in the Jefferson neighborhood of Holden before moving to Springfield and then Ludlow, where she resided for the past 30 years. Sherry leaves behind her beloved...
Margaret K Riemersma
Aug 8, 2024
WORCESTER - Margaret K. (Merwin) Riemersma, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at The Willows of Worcester. She was born and raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, where she met her husband, the love of her life in Jr. high, Donald Riemersma whom predeceased her in October of 1991. Margaret was the daughter of John and Marjorie...
Maryellen Beth Mullins
Aug 8, 2024
Maryellen (Mary) Beth Mullins of Worcester past away unexpectedly on August 8, 2024 at UMass Medical Center. She was predeceased by her parents, Paul and Rita Mullins. Mary leaves her brothers, Paul F. Mullins Jr. and wife, April of Shrewsbury, Kevin M. Mullins of Worcester, Phillip M. Mullins and wife, Robyn of Princeton; her nieces and nephews, Lindsay, Kaitlyn, Connor,...
William Scott
Aug 6, 2024
RUTLAND – William Scott, age 71, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cincinnati, he was the son of William and Violet (Campbell) Hehl. William was later adopted by James and Marcella Scott. Bill grew up over the river in Erlanger, Kentucky. After graduating High School, Bill joined the Army and served for...
Matthew P. Starr
Aug 5, 2024
WORCESTER - Matthew Patrick Starr passed away in the early hours the morning of August 5th, 2024, at his home in Worcester, MA. Matt was born in Worcester on June 14th, 1995, and was raised in Sterling, MA. Matt is survived by his twin brother Tyler and his parents, Susan and Timothy Starr, his uncles and aunts Jay and Megan...
John N. Bishop Jr.
Aug 5, 2024
HARDWICK – John N. Bishop, Jr., 63, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 5, 2024, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Laconia, New Hampshire, John was the son of John N. Bishop and Pamela (Arruda) Sheppard. He graduated from Alvirne High School, eventually pursuing a decades-long career as a Supervisor at TJX Companies in the...
Katina (Cipas) Boras
Aug 4, 2024
WORCESTER – Katina (Cipas) Boras, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 4th, 2024 at UMass Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, she was the daughter of the late George and Victoria (Hondropoulos) Cipas. Katina was raised in Europe, where she met the love of her life, Konstantinos Boras, at...
Pauline Ann (Kane) Sullivan
Aug 3, 2024
WORCESTER - Pauline Ann (Kane) Sullivan, 90, passed away peacefully at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Born and raised in Worcester, Pauline was the daughter of Patrick and Geraldine (Shea) Kane. She is predeceased by her husband, John L. Sullivan with whom she spent 52 wonderful years. Pauline was a graduate of St. Peter's...
Robert C. Smith
Aug 3, 2024
STERLING - Robert C. Smith, 96, of Sterling, MA passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 3, 2024. He leaves his wife of 29 years, Ingrid (Konrad) Smith and two sons, Carl (Pat) of Perrysburg, OH, and Robert (Karen) of Grafton, MA. He also leaves four stepdaughters, Pamela Konrad, Karin (Charles) Brown, Kristina (Francis) Walsh, and Cynthia Konrad. Additionally,...
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