Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Fumie (Hosoya)  Grady

Fumie (Hosoya) Grady

Oct 27, 2017

HOLDEN - Fumie (Hosoya) Grady, 83, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a brief illness. Born and raised in Yokosuka, Japan, Fumie was the daughter of Katsumi and Shizuko Hosoya and lived in Holden the last 47 years. Her adored husband of 53 years, Robert Grady died in 2011. She will be affectionately remembered and missed...

Joan S. (Sibley)  Lanciani

Joan S. (Sibley) Lanciani

Oct 26, 2017

STERLING - Joan S. (Sibley) Lanciani, 87, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and staff at the Dodge Park Rest Home on Thursday, October 26, 2017. She was born in Winchendon, the daughter of Robert and Marion (Handren) Sibley and had lived in Sterling for 55 years. She was raised in Athol and graduated Athol High...

John M.  Helfrick

John M. Helfrick

Oct 23, 2017

LANCASTER – John M. Helfrick, 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 23, 2017. He grew up in Manchester CT, the son of Francis and Sylvia M. (Merrill) Helfrick. He leaves his loving wife of 35 years, Barbara (Busteed) Helfrick; his son, Mark N. Helfrick and his wife, Rachael; his daughter, Bethany R. Walker and her husband, John;...

Arthur E.  Pearlmutter

Arthur E. Pearlmutter

Oct 23, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Arthur E. Pearlmutter, age 81, died on Monday, October 23, 2017 in UMass Memorial Healthcare.He leaves his wife of 54 years, Joan (Weingarten) Pearlmutter; a son, Chaim Pearlmutter of Cleveland Heights, OH; a daughter, Renee, wife of Benjamin Albert of West Roxbury; six grandchildren, Eli and Sarah Albert, and Basya, Aaron, Channah and Kayla Pearlmutter.He was born...

Matti F.  Jameson

Matti F. Jameson

Oct 23, 2017

Biography HOLDEN – Matti F. Jameson, 76, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 23, 2017. He was born in Vinalhaven, Maine, the son of Matti and Flora (Columb) Jameson and had lived most of his life in Holden. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his sister, Rosanne Gonyer of Brooklyn, CT; his brother, Jack...

Harold H.  Goldstein

Harold H. Goldstein

Oct 22, 2017

Biography MILFORD – Harold H. Goldstein, age 95, died on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Blaire House in Milford.He leaves his wife of 66 years, Frances (Stein) Goldstein; a son, Jeffrey B. Goldstein and his wife, Sharon of Bellingham; a daughter, Jan Goldstein of Newport, RI; a sister, Sylvia Piscione of Hopkinton; and three grandchildren, Julia, Nathaniel and Kayla Goldstein.He...

Kenneth M.  Wentworth

Kenneth M. Wentworth

Oct 22, 2017

HOLDEN/ORMOND BEACH, FL – Kenneth M. Wentworth, 95, of Ormond Beach, formerly of Worcester and Holden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017 in Daytona Beach, FL. Born and raised in Worcester, Ken was the son of the late Jesse Fairbanks and Maude Frances (Clapp) Wentworth. He was a graduate of Commerce High School in Worcester and attended Aurora...

Helen M. (Allen)  Huggett

Helen M. (Allen) Huggett

Oct 22, 2017

PAXTON – Helen M. (Allen) Huggett, 95, passed on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Christopher House in Worcester after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of John T. and Elizabeth F. (Whalen) Allen and graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester. Her loving husband of 71 years, Ralph D. Huggett, passed away in 2015. She leaves two...

Thomas J.  Kosewski

Thomas J. Kosewski

Oct 21, 2017

STERLING - Thomas J. Kosewski, 77, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, October 21, 2017 after an illness. Born and raised in Clinton, Tom was the son of the late Stanley and Gladys (Holka) Kosewski and lived the last 47 years in Sterling with his family. He was a graduate of Clinton...

O. Cynthia (Mckinstry)  Rotando

O. Cynthia (Mckinstry) Rotando

Oct 19, 2017

WEST BOYLSTON – O. Cynthia (McKinstry) Rotando, 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2017 under the loving care of her family and the dedicated staff at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center after an illness. Born in Southbridge and raised in Charlton, Cynthia was the daughter of the late John P. and Olive G. (Marcy) McKinstry and lived...

Reinhold Manfred Zickmann

Reinhold Manfred Zickmann

Oct 19, 2017

WORCESTER - Reinhold Manfred Zickmann, 88, locally known as “Ziggy”, died abruptly on Thursday, October, 19, 2017, having survived two previous cancers, at UMass Memorial Healthcare-University Campus, Worcester.  He was born on December 12, 1928 in Heidersdorf im Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany.He is survived by his son, Steven Reinhold Zickmann and his wife Susan Linette (Thomas) Zickmann of Lebanon, CT; his...

Christopher W.  Brank

Christopher W. Brank

Oct 19, 2017

HOLDEN - Christopher W. Brank, 48 of Holden passed away at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2017.  Chris was born on July 30, 1969 in Worcester and graduated from Quabbin Regional High School in Barre. Chris graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston with a degree in songwriting.  While he was talented at playing several different instruments,...

Dori F. (Morgan)  Houston

Dori F. (Morgan) Houston

Oct 18, 2017

HOLDEN - Dori F. (Morgan) Houston, 48, beloved mother, daughter, companion and friend died peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Francis and Nancy (Emmons) Morgan and lived in Spencer before moving to Holden nine years ago. Dori is survived by her parents;...

Richard T.  Atkins

Richard T. Atkins

Oct 18, 2017

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Veteran's Day, Saturday, November 11, at Dick's favorite place, The Farm at Summitwynds, 69 Summit St., Jefferson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701; www.cancer.org . Arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158...

Diane (Clevenson)  Stone

Diane (Clevenson) Stone

Oct 17, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Diane (Clevenson) Stone, 96, died Tuesday October 17 in Wayland. She lived in Worcester for over 60 years. She leaves her two sons, Ralph and his wife, Nancy of Wellesley and Dan and his wife, Lynne Helfand of Lexington; grandchildren, Douglas and his wife, Deborah Hemel, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Joshua and Rachel; and great grandchildren, Nathaniel and Rebecca. ...

Eshagh  Golshirazian

Eshagh Golshirazian

Oct 17, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Eshagh Golshirazian, 97, of Worcester, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital.A graveside service was held on October 17, 2017 at Crawford Street Memorial Park, Boston, under the direction of Richard Perlman of Miles Funeral Home of Holden.   At the request of the family, no formal obituary was published.

Patsy  Damico

Patsy Damico

Oct 16, 2017

STERLING – Patsy Damico of Sterling passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester. He was 96. Born and raised in Worcester, Patsy was the son of Italian immigrants, Frank and Angelina (Guerra) Damico and lived 47 years in Sterling.Patsy graduated from Worcester Boy’s Trade High School and later enlisted in...

Anita H. (Hart)  Cole

Anita H. (Hart) Cole

Oct 15, 2017

WESTBOROUGH/PRINCETON – Anita H. (Hart) Cole, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Beaumont Rehabilitation Center in Westborough. She was born and raised in Lebanon, NH, the daughter of Leonard C. and Doris H. (Lee) Hart, and lived 15 years in Westborough and 20 years in Princeton before moving to Worcester 13 years ago.  Her husband...

Marilyn C. (Regonini)  Morgan

Marilyn C. (Regonini) Morgan

Oct 15, 2017

STERLING – Marilyn C. (Regonini) Morgan, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at UMass Memorial – Healthcare Alliance Hospital Leominster after an illness. Born and raised in Clinton, Marilyn was the daughter of Louis and Gemma (Porciello) Regonini and lived over 50 years in Sterling.She will be lovingly remembered and missed by her son, Peter L. Morgan...

James B. Cooney Iii

James B. Cooney Iii

Oct 15, 2017

STERLING - James B. Cooney III, 54, beloved husband of Susan M. (Sheehan) Cooney of Sterling passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He was a local electrician for more than 25 years as well as a talented drummer. He was an outdoorsman and could often be found rafting, hunting, fishing or tending to his garden. He graduated from...