Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Eli  Freedman

Eli Freedman

Jul 24, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Eli Freedman, 99, died peacefully on Monday, July 24th at Overlook Masonic Health Center. He leaves his children, Karen Jimmerson, Jay and his wife, Lynn, Barry and his wife, Christine Chase, Beth and her husband, Reujen Rosen, Sharon and her husband, Myles Akabas, Jayne and her husband, William Quinn, Judy Fask, Barbara and her husband, Bruce Yap;...

Barbara M. (Sidloski)  Quiry

Barbara M. (Sidloski) Quiry

Jul 24, 2017

RUTLAND - Barbara M. (Sidloski) Quiry, 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester.  Barbara was born in Worcester, the daughter of Stanley and Josephine (Giofreda) Sidloski and lived in Rutland for many years. Her husband of 48 years, Robert J. Quiry passed away in 2013.  Barbara is survived by her son, Robert...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice (Boss)  Rollins

Elizabeth 'Betty' Alice (Boss) Rollins

Jul 23, 2017

WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Boss) Rollins, 89, died peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Knollwood Skilled Nursing Center, Worcester. Betty was born in Worcester, the daughter of Clayton O. Boss and Mette K. (Pedersen) Boss and lived in Holden for 46 years. Her beloved husband of 33 years, Charles H. Rollins, passed away in 1982. Betty is survived...

Alden C.  Downer

Alden C. Downer

Jul 22, 2017

WEST BOYLSTON – Alden C. Downer, 86, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was born in Worcester and spent his early childhood in North Grafton before moving to West Boylston at age 13, where he lived for the remainder of his life. Alden was...

William R.  Keough

William R. Keough

Jul 19, 2017

BROOKFIELD – William R. “Bill” Keough, 52, of Brookfield, passed away on July 19, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after an illness. Bill was born in Holden on November 28, 1964, the son of Robert Keough and Marilyn (Gendron) Valentino. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and worked as a landscaper for Busy Bee...

John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan

Jul 18, 2017

Biography HOLDEN – John Lawrence Sullivan, 84, passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, July 18, 2017.  He was born and raised in South Worcester, a son of the late E. Irene (Kelley) and D. Francis Sullivan. He graduated from St. Peters High School in 1952 where he was captain of the football team in...

Jessica A.  Golen

Jessica A. Golen

Jul 17, 2017

PAXTON – Jessica A. Golen, 37, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 17, 2017 after an illness.  She was a daughter of Ruth (Osgood) and Richard Davis of Paxton and Jared Golen of Centerville.  Jessica was a lifelong resident of Paxton and a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School.  Jessica’s greatest pleasure came from spending...

Lois J. (Hall)  Burns

Lois J. (Hall) Burns

Jul 16, 2017

STERLING - Lois J. (Hall) Burns, 79, of Boutelle Rd, died peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Margaret C. (Williams) and Stanley S. Hall. Lois was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert S. Burns, Jr. She is...

Margaret 'Peggy' (Mcvee)  Dougal

Margaret 'Peggy' (Mcvee) Dougal

Jul 15, 2017

WEST BOYLSTON - Margaret "Peggy" (McVee) Dougal, 95, of West Boylston, died peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home. Peggy was born October 18, 1921, the daughter of the late William and Jane McVee. Born in Bonnyrigg, Scotland, Peggy worked as a seamstress and also as a nurse during World War II. She married Neil Dougal...

Mary A.  Stuart

Mary A. Stuart

Jul 15, 2017

STERLING -Mary A. Stuart, 63, died peacefully at home under the care of her loving family on Saturday, July 15, 2017.  Mary was born at Clinton Hospital, the daughter of Ralph F. and Gladys M. (Grant) Stuart and was a lifelong Sterling resident. She is survived by her brother, George Stuart; many nieces and nephews and her best friend, Ruth...

Mary M. (Sheehan)  Mccarthy

Mary M. (Sheehan) Mccarthy

Jul 15, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Mary M. (Sheehan) McCarthy, 84, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, July 15, 2017.  Mary was born in Worcester, and was the daughter of James C. and Theresa (Brown) Sheehan. Mary graduated from Commerce High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College.  She went on to work as a Medical Secretary in the office of Dr. Edward...

John J.  Couture

John J. Couture

Jul 14, 2017

Life Legacy RUTLAND - John J. Couture, 84, died peacefully at home on Friday, July 14, 2017. John was born in Lebanon, NH, the son of Albert E. and Regina H. (Beliveau) Couture and has lived in Rutland for many years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Jeanne K. (Simonds) Couture; his sons, Thomas A. Couture...

Virginia 'Ginny' (Craig)  Auger

Virginia 'Ginny' (Craig) Auger

Jul 13, 2017

A funeral service honoring her life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, July 18, at the First Congregational Church of Paxton, 1 Church Street, Paxton celebrated by the Rev. Jane Willan. Following the service Ginny will be laid to rest next to her husband Bill at Mooreland Cemetery in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be...

John V.  Lipe

John V. Lipe

Jul 12, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - John V. Lipe, 89, of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.He was born in Amsterdam, New York, the son of Helen (Van Schaick) Lipe.A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.Funeral services are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Carlos  Martins

Carlos Martins

Jul 12, 2017

Biography WORCESTER/HOLDEN – Carlos Martins, 91, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at the Jewish Healthcare Center on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 after an illness.  Carlos was the son of Antonio and Jacquelyn (Lopes) Martins and was educated in Portugal before moving to the United States. He will be lovingly remembered by his son, Anthony C. Martins and his wife, Elizabeth...

John D.  O'Brien

John D. O'Brien

Jul 10, 2017

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, July 14, at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, at Our Lady of Good Counsel, 111 Worcester Street, West Boylston.  Burial will follow at Mount Vernon...

Rita Mae (Sinkavich)  Guillotte

Rita Mae (Sinkavich) Guillotte

Jul 8, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Rita M. (Sinkavich) Guillotte, 83, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Saturday, July 8, 2017.  She was a daughter of Joseph and Julia (Bakanas) Sinkavich and a graduate of Commerce High School where she was a drum major for the Lithuanian Drum Corps. She will be forever missed by her children including...

Paul M.  Hagberg

Paul M. Hagberg

Jul 5, 2017

He will be affectionately remembered and missed by his wife of 57 years, Martha M. (Sroka) Hagberg; a sister, Carolyn D. Setterlund of South Dennis; a sister-in-law, Anna J. Hagberg of Princeton; several nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by his brother, Kenneth N. Hagberg. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Paul’s family from 10 to 11 am...

Nathan Leighton  Beardsley

Nathan Leighton Beardsley

Jul 5, 2017

Life Legacy WEST BOYLSTON - Nathan L. Beardsley, 88, passed away peacefully at Sterling Village, Sterling, surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, after an illness.  Nate was born on September 11, 1928, in Holden, the son of Paul and Theresa (Leighton) Beardsley. Nate was raised on Wachusett Meadow Farm in Princeton, where he and his family...

Walter E.  Landgren

Walter E. Landgren

Jul 4, 2017

WORCESTER – Walter E. Landgren, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 with his loving family by his side including his wife, Lisa, son, Michael, daughter, Jennifer and as always his beloved dog, Gator.  Born and raised in Worcester, Walter was a son of Walter and Catherine (MacDonald) Landgren, Sr. and was educated in the...