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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Margaret W. (Stone) Gagas
Dec 10, 2017
WORCESTER - Margaret W. (Stone) Gagas, 99, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Oakdale Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center after an illness.Her husband of 58 years, Peter W. Gagas passed away in 2002. She leaves her son, Charles E. Gagas and his wife, Barbara of Princeton; her grandson, Christian E. Gagas and his wife, Andrea of Danielson, CT;...
Caroline A. Sargent
Dec 10, 2017
PRINCETON - Caroline A. Sargent, 44, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 10, 2017. Caroline was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of Edward R. and Dr. Jane (Cummin) Sargent and lived in Princeton for most of her life. Caroline graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine...
Eleanor C. Needleman
Dec 10, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - MARIETTA – Eleanor C. (Goldberg) Needleman, 88, died at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA, on Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was born in Worcester, MA, a daughter of Max and Rebecca (Goldberg) Goldberg and lived in Worcester for most of her life. Her husband of 49 years, Herman “Hank” Needleman, died in 1992. She leaves two...
Sheila Ann (Murray) Rocheleau
Dec 6, 2017
SHREWSBURY/HOLDEN – Sheila A. (Murray) Rocheleau McLaughlin, 48, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Sheila was born and raised in Holden, a daughter of Neil E. and Patricia A. (Pajala) Murray. She recently married her longtime companion, Robert J. “Zeke” McLaughlin, who passed away on December 4th. Sheila attended Notre Dame Academy in Worcester for 2 years, where she...
Rashmi Patwardhan
Dec 6, 2017
HOLDEN - Rashmi Patwardhan M.D. passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at UMass Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester. Dr. Patwardhan was born in Nairobi, Kenya. He completed his medical training in Mumbai, India where he met his wife, Neena. He came to the U.S. in 1976 where he continued his medical training at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester....
William 'Bud' Burns Mcmanus
Dec 6, 2017
HOLDEN - William Burns “Bud” McManus was born on May 22, 1936 in Providence, RI to the late James O. and Jeannette B. McManus and passed away on December 6, 2017 while surrounded by his family. Bud's older brother, James O. McManus, Jr. predeceased him in 1988. Bud married Sharon Ralph in 1963 in Florida and together over the next...
David George Cole
Dec 4, 2017
WORCESTER – David G. Cole, 81, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Jewish Healthcare after a long illness. He was born in Burke, VT, the son of the late Gordon and Alice (Bissell) Cole. Before moving to Worcester, David lived in Spencer. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Marilyn J. (Hall) Cole; four children, Gary D. Cole...
Adele C. (Kostyla) Cote
Dec 4, 2017
LEICESTER/NASHVILLE, TN - Adele C. (Kostyla) Cote, 93, passed away peacefully at home in Tennessee on Monday, December 4, 2017. Born in Chicopee Falls, Adele was the daughter of Jacob and Rose Lee B. (Kupczlas) Kostyla and lived 47 years in Leicester before moving to Tennessee, in 2004, to live with her daughter, Sandra. She attended Commerce High School in...
Dorene J. (Baker) Brodd
Dec 3, 2017
Biography RUTLAND – Dorene J. (Baker) Butler Brodd, 66, passed away on Sun., Dec. 3, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born in Northbridge, the daughter of Herbert and Grace (Ebbeling) Baker and had lived in Rutland for 40 years.Dorene was predeceased by her first husband, Ronald Butler, Sr.; her daughter, Wendy Corbin; her...
Gloria M. (Willett) Caloiaro
Dec 3, 2017
RUTLAND – Gloria M. (Willett) Caloiaro, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Worcester Health Center. Born and raised Holden, Gloria was the daughter of Ernest L. and Florence A. (Ryder) Willett. She graduated from Holden High School class of 1942. Gloria lived briefly in Auburn with her family before enlisting in the United States Navy, proudly...
Thomas R. Sims
Dec 1, 2017
HOLDEN/ORANGE - Thomas R. Sims, 86, died peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical, Worcester. He was born in Milford, the son of Nick and Harriet (Shemkowski) Sims and grew up in upstate NY. He is survived by his children, Nicole Minty (Astro) of Petersham, John Sims (Tamara) of Fort Wayne, IN, Patricia Curry (Ken) of NY,...
Brooks Seymour Webster
Dec 1, 2017
HOLDEN – Brooks Seymour Webster, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by his family. Born in Lowell, Brooks was the son of Howard E. and Betty (Prescott) Webster and lived most of his life in Holden. Brooks graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1963 and attended Quinsigamond Community College. ...
Dorothy Jean (Lavallee) Anderson
Nov 28, 2017
HUBBARDSTON - Dorothy J. (LaVallee) Anderson, 73, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Walter Hannah and Jean LaVallee, and has lived in Hubbardston for over 50 years. The love of her life, and husband for 37 years, Paul Anderson, passed away in 2001. She is survived by her...
Jacalyn M. (Savage) Pruneau
Nov 26, 2017
STERLING/WEST BOYLSTON – Jacalyn M. (Savage) Pruneau, 71, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side on Sunday, November 26, 2017 after an illness. She was born in Batavia, New York on October 8, 1946 the daughter of the late John G. Savage, II and Vera M. (Edgerton) Savage who presently lives in Safety Harbor,...
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