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Harry 'Sonny' C.  Johnson

Harry 'Sonny' C. Johnson

May 13, 2017

Life Legacy RUTLAND – Harry “Sonny” C. Johnson, Jr., 87, of Rutland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2017 under the loving care of his family and the staff at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Holden. Harry was born in Worcester on July 11, 1929, the son of the late Harry C. and Olive (Hasselstrom) Johnson and lived...

Alicia 'Ali' Lauren Mcfee

Alicia 'Ali' Lauren Mcfee

May 13, 2017

WORCESTER - Alicia Lauren McFee, 22, formerly of Holden, passed away Saturday May 13, 2017. Alicia was born in West Point, NY, the daughter of Tina M. (Johnson) McFee and the late MSG Stephen J. McFee and lived in Holden the last 11 years. Alicia is a graduate of St. Peter Marian High School of Worcester and was currently attending...

Eunice Audrey (Frick)  Larson

Eunice Audrey (Frick) Larson

May 11, 2017

HOLDEN - Eunice Audrey (Frick) Larson, 86, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2017 after a sudden illness. She will be affectionately remembered and missed by her two sons, Donald Larson and his wife, Denise of West Boylston and Steven Larson and his wife, Debra of Worcester; her daughter, Susan Jacobsen and her husband, Robert of...

Stephanie A. (Jefferds)  Dorren

Stephanie A. (Jefferds) Dorren

May 4, 2017

Lunenburg - Stephanie A. (Jefferds) Dorren, 64, died with her loving and devoted family by her side, on Thursday, May 4th at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. She was born in Lackawanna, NY, the daughter of Robert N. and Colleen M. (McAndrews) Jefferds. Stephanie is survived by her devoted husband of over 44 years, David Dorren; her sons, Timothy K. Dorren...

Colleen 'Coco' L.  Duffy

Colleen 'Coco' L. Duffy

May 3, 2017

WORCESTER - Colleen "Coco"  L. Duffy, 65, formerly of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 3, 2017, under the loving care of her family, close friend and the staff of Rose Monahan Hospice Home, after a four-year, valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Clinton,  the daughter of the late June (Collins) and John Duffy. Colleen...

Nancy (Burns)  Owens

Nancy (Burns) Owens

May 1, 2017

JEFFERSON- Nancy (Burns) Owens, 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a graduate of Catherine Laboure School of Nursing and Worcester State College. She was a retired nurse who worked at UMass Worcester for over 30 years. Nancy’s life was centered on family and community. She was an active member of St....

Claire T. (Kessler)  Harfield

Claire T. (Kessler) Harfield

May 1, 2017

Biography SOUTHBOROUGH/FRAMINGHAM - Claire T. (Kessler) Harfield, 80, of Southborough and formerly a long time resident of Framingham, died on Monday, May 1, 2017 at Vibra Hospital of Western Mass in Leicester.She was born in Worcester, son daughter of Saul and Sadie M. (Hass) Kessler.A private graveside service was held at B'Nai Brith Cemetery in Worcester.At the request of the...

Amiee Beth (Rubin)  Polk

Amiee Beth (Rubin) Polk

Apr 30, 2017

MILFORD - Aimee Beth (Rubin) Polk, 44, of Milford, Massachusetts, passed away on April 30.   Aimee was a talented and creative woman who always saw the good in people.   She was much loved by her family and friends.  Aimee graduated from Worcester Academy cum laude and from Simmons College with honors in Biology. She leaves her parents, Elisabeth Cotton of...

Eileen M. (Gibbons)  Fournier

Eileen M. (Gibbons) Fournier

Apr 30, 2017

WORCESTER -- Eileen (Gibbons) Fournier, 93, of Millbury and Worcester, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 30, 2017.  Born on March 8, 1924 in Worcester, Eileen was the daughter of Francis and Anna (Russell) Gibbons. She was the wife of the late Paul Fournier who died in 1976. Eileen worked over 40 years as a...

Lillian L. (Larivee)  Bouchard

Lillian L. (Larivee) Bouchard

Apr 29, 2017

HOLDEN/WORCESTER – Lillian L. (Larivee) Bouchard, 86, longtime Holden resident, passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at St. Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Manchester, New Hampshire, Lillian was the daughter of Odule and Blanche (Labbie) Larivee. She met her future husband, J. Gerard F. Bouchard, while...

Leah (Voroba)  Hantman

Leah (Voroba) Hantman

Apr 28, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Leah (Voroba) Hantman, 103, of Worcester, died on Friday, April 28, 2017 at the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester.She was born in Lithuania, the daughter of Joseph and Chasha (Kulefsky) Voroba.A private graveside service was held at Beth El Cemetery in Peramus, New Jersey under the direction of Richard Perlman of Miles Funeral Home of Holden.

Lisa Rae (Peterson)  Cooke

Lisa Rae (Peterson) Cooke

Apr 21, 2017

WEST BOYLSTON- Lisa Rae (Peterson) Cooke, 59, died peacefully at UMASS Memorial Medical Center- University Campus on Friday, April 21st, 2017. She was born in New Haven, CT, the daughter of Wesley Lambert Peterson and Ruth (Hanson) Peterson. Lisa grew up in Auburn, MA and later moved to West Boylston, MA where she resided for 21 years. Lisa is survived...

Ruth V. (Pitman)  Johnson

Ruth V. (Pitman) Johnson

Apr 20, 2017

HOLDEN/WINDSOR, VT - Ruth V. (Pitman) Johnson, 92, a long time Holden resident, died peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital, Windsor, VT. Ruth was born in Worcester, the daughter of Myrtle J. (Jeffrey) and James A. Pitman. She lived in Holden before moving to Vermont in 2013.​Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Andrew Johnson Sr....

Mary

Mary

Apr 20, 2017

SALT LAKE CITY/ATHOL - Mary M. (Smith) Erali, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mary was born in Athol on June 9, 1923 to Dominick and Nellie (Azubalis) Smith. She married Dominic “Nick” F. Erali on November 26, 1942 and they were together for 71 years until Dominic’s death on March...

Doris A. (Pelletier)  Pollack

Doris A. (Pelletier) Pollack

Apr 17, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Doris A. (Pelletier) Pollack, 87, of Worcester, died on Monday, April 17, 2017 in Saint Vincent Hospital.She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Wilfrid J.and Anna I. (Peterson) Pelletier and lived in Millbury and Chicago before returning to Worcester.A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Our Lady...

Joan (Reynolds)  Stimson

Joan (Reynolds) Stimson

Apr 17, 2017

PRINCETON - Joan (Reynolds) Stimson, 79, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at the Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after an illness. She was born on a dairy farm in Sherburne, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Reynolds. She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, Charles Stimson; two stepsons, David Stimson and his wife, Michelle...

Darlene M.  Hoover

Darlene M. Hoover

Apr 15, 2017

Life Legacy STERLING – Darlene M. Hoover, 61, of Sterling, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2017 while jogging with her best friend and partner, James Shope. Born in Cambridge on November 3, 1955, Darlene was the daughter of Frederick and Gladys J. (Parks) Hoover and lived her formative years in Watertown and Stow before moving to Sterling in...

Claire M. (Peterson)  Eaton

Claire M. (Peterson) Eaton

Apr 15, 2017

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Frank R.  Devillers

Frank R. Devillers

Apr 14, 2017

Biography WEST BOYLSTON -- Frank R. DeVillers, 71, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children and his wife, Dolores on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Washington, DC, Frank was a son of the late Ernest R. and Marjorie (Wallace) deVillers, and lived his formative years in Oxford and Worcester before...

Sheila B.  Dubman

Sheila B. Dubman

Apr 13, 2017

PRINCETON - Sheila B. Dubman, 67, died on Thursday, April 13th at Sterling Village, nine months after being diagnosed with cancer. Before that setback, Sheila was a survivor. She lived with MS for about 15 years and had heart valve replacement surgery about 2 years ago.   The daughter of Lillian (Rosen) and Samuel Dubman, Sheila was born in New York...