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Ray  Greenwood

Ray Greenwood

May 14, 2018

STERLING - Ray Greenwood, 67, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 14, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.  Born in Worcester, Ray was the son of Rose (Guyer) and Ray C. Greenwood and graduated from Saint Stephen's High School with the class of 1969 and from Assumption College with the class of 1973. He will be lovingly...

Kori V. (Beardsley)  Stuart

Kori V. (Beardsley) Stuart

May 14, 2018

STERLING - Kori V. (Beardsley) Stuart-Brix, 43, beloved wife of Erik A. Brix, passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 14, 2018.She was the daughter of David E. Beardsley and Louise Vance. Kori was born and raised in Stamford, CT and later moved with her family to Acton. Prior to graduating from...

Thomas W.  Brum

Thomas W. Brum

May 14, 2018

Biography RUTLAND – Thomas W. Brum, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Thomas was the son of the late Lawrence and Katharine (Burgess) Brum and was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services are private. Arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. To share a memory or offer a condolence,...

Joseph T.  Scheinfeldt

Joseph T. Scheinfeldt

May 14, 2018

PAXTON – Joseph T. Scheinfeldt, Jr., 73, passed on Monday, May 14, 2018 at UConn John Dempsey Hospital after an illness. He was born in Boston, the son of Joseph T. and Esther (Sweet) Scheinfeldt and had lived most of his life in Paxton before moving to W. Hartford, CT four months ago. He will be sadly missed by his...

Grigoriy  Kashdan

Grigoriy Kashdan

May 14, 2018

Biography WORCESTER - Grigoriy Kashdan, 90, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Jewish Healthcare Center, Salisbury Street, Worcester. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 12 NOON, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 AT BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE, 15 JAMESBURY DRIVE, WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN. To share a memory...

Joseph A.  Duval

Joseph A. Duval

May 11, 2018

BARRE – Joseph A. Duval, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 11, 2018. Joe was a graduate of Quabbin Regional High School, class of 2006.After graduating high school, Joe went to work in the construction field for RH Gallo Builders in Holden and RH White Construction in Auburn while working in his family’s business, RJ Duval Plumbing and Heating...

Geraldine 'Gerry'  Coster

Geraldine 'Gerry' Coster

May 6, 2018

WORCESTER – Geraldine “Gerry” Coster, 82, of Worcester passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center- University Campus. Gerry was born in Brooklyn, New York, the only daughter of the late Harold and Frances (Donovan) Coster. She graduated from Our Lady of Wisdom Academy and went on to earn her Nursing Degree at Prospect Heights...

Michael  Hookailo

Michael Hookailo

May 4, 2018

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Jo

May 4, 2018

WORCESTER/WEST BOYLSTON – Jo-Ann Marie Forhan, 77, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 4, 2018 after an 8 years struggle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Jo-Ann was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of Joseph R. Ambrose and Anne Marie Murphy. Her beloved husband, John “Red” Forhan passed away in 1994.Gram loved spending time with...

Allen F.  Perry

Allen F. Perry

May 3, 2018

Biography HOLDEN - Allen “Buddy” F. Perry, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born in Worcester, Allen was the son of the late Walter E. and Janet E. (Powers) Perry and was a resident of Holden his entire life. Allen was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School class of 1965 and received his bachelor’s...

Evelyn R. (White)  Malitas

Evelyn R. (White) Malitas

May 3, 2018

Holden—Evelyn R. (White) Malitas, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at UMass Memorial Healthcare—Memorial Campus, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of David and Ida (Turpin) White and has lived in Holden for 45 years. Evelyn will be lovingly remembered by her husband of over 70 years, Thomas P. Malitas of Worcester; her daughters, Dianne M....

Elwood V.  Lovely

Elwood V. Lovely

May 1, 2018

BOYLSTON – Elwood V. Lovely, 81, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at the Odd Fellows Home in Worcester.  He was born and raised in Washburn, Maine, a son of Vaughn and Beatrice (Richards) Lovely before moving to Massachusetts After graduating from Washburn High School,...

Robert Charles  Hamel

Robert Charles Hamel

May 1, 2018

STERLING – Robert Charles Hamel, 84, of Sterling passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Margrit H. (Frentzel) Hamel. Robert was born in Lawrence, the son of William and Jeanette (Bernier) Hamel and he was raised in Clinton.He is predeceased by his wife, Margrit H. (Frentzel) Hamel; his daughter,...

Edwin R.  Pearson

Edwin R. Pearson

Apr 29, 2018

WORCESTER - Edwin Roland Pearson, 105, of Worcester died April 29, 2018 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home. He is predeceased by his wife, Astrid (Erickson) Pearson; two brothers, Roy W. Pearson and Harry W. Pearson; three sisters, Elsie M. Mason, Helen E. Pasquale and Mildred Pearson; and a nephew, D. Joel Pasquale. Proud of his Swedish heritage, he was...

Franklin 'Jeff' Z.  Jaffarian

Franklin 'Jeff' Z. Jaffarian

Apr 28, 2018

Biography NORTHBOROUGH -  Franklin Z. “Jeff” Jaffarian, 90, of Northborough passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018, at UMASS Hospital. Born in Worcester, he was a son of the late Souren and Victoria (Hoogasian) Jaffarian. Before graduating from the former Commerce High School, he served two years in the Navy. He began a career that spanned 52 years when at age...

Ida Rose  Rotman

Ida Rose Rotman

Apr 27, 2018

Biography WORCESTER - We celebrate the life of Ida Rose Rotman who, after a brief illness, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, April 27th, at the age of 104. We celebrate this remarkably warm, loving, and vibrant personality who was the matriarch of the Rotman family and, more importantly, its guiding light. Her warmth and kindness, her patience...

Vivian Alfreda (Dahlstrom)  Healy

Vivian Alfreda (Dahlstrom) Healy

Apr 26, 2018

BOYLSTON/STERLING – Vivian A. (Dahlstrom) Healy, 85, passed away peacefully at Beaumont Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Worcester on Thursday, April 26, 2018. She was the wife of the late Walter P. Healy who passed away in 1986.  Vivian was born in Worcester and lived most of her life in Sterling.  The daughter of Gunnar and Freda (Bergman) Dahlstrom. ...

Elizabeth Sutherland  Cape

Elizabeth Sutherland Cape

Apr 26, 2018

PAXTON/HOLDEN - Elizabeth Sutherland Cape, 98, a resident of Paxton for over 50 years, died peacefully on the morning of Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.  She was born in Worcester, the daughter of William M. Cape Sr. and Mary S. (Campbell) Cape.Elizabeth was a firm believer in the value of hard work, love of...

Janet A. (Horne)  Barakian

Janet A. (Horne) Barakian

Apr 25, 2018

Biography window.jQuery || document.write('') Call to Order Flowers by Phone 1-888-579-7953 Code: 75209P RUTLAND – Janet A. (Horne) Barakian, 81 years of age died Wednesday April 25, 2018 after a short stay at Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital after a brief illness.  Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson, Janet was the daughter of Andrew and Dorothy (Lehman) Horne and lived 50...

Joseph Edward  Carew

Joseph Edward Carew

Apr 23, 2018

STERLING – Joseph Edward Carew 97 the oldest of 10 children born in Cohasset Massachusetts to Joseph and Catherine (McCormick) Carew. Born in 1920 and raised on Meadow Brook Farm Union Street Hingham Mass, he resided in Sterling for over fifty years. Predeceased by his loving wife Irene (Berg) Carew. Predeceased by Brothers Thomas, Robert, Jack, Paul, Richard, James and...