Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Paul J.  Sills

Paul J. Sills

Sep 23, 2017

HOLDEN - Paul J. Sills, 48, of Jefferson died peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence in Worcester after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, the son of Donald R. and Patricia P. (Paine) Sills and grew up in Grafton. Paul graduated from Grafton High School and went on to earn...

Louise  Anderson

Louise Anderson

Sep 22, 2017

STERLING/BOYLSTON - Louise C. Anderson, 75, passed away on Friday, September 22 surrounded by her family, at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus, Worcester. She had recently moved to Sterling after living for 23 years in Boylston. After she was diagnosed with cancer in December, her grace and dignity prevailed.   She always focused on the positive aspects of her experiences,...

Sumner  Silver

Sumner Silver

Sep 22, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Sumner Silver, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home with family on Friday, September 22, 2017. Sumner was born December 12, 1921, in Worcester.  He was the only child of Ida and Alexander Silver. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Berman) Silver, his two daughters Alexis J. Silver and her husband David J. Salloway of...

Steven D.  Freeland

Steven D. Freeland

Sep 21, 2017

HOLDEN - Steven D. Freeland of Worcester, formerly of Holden, departed this life at age 65. He was born on September 17, 1952 the son of the late Fordyce and Shirley (Lever) Freeland. Raised and educated in Holden, Steve was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School class of 1970. He leaves two loving daughters, Erin and Kathryn (Katie), two...

Earl D.  Berry

Earl D. Berry

Sep 19, 2017

HOLDEN – Earl D. Berry, 84, of Holden died peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Knollwood Nursing Home in Worcester, where he spent his last 8 years. His family is grateful to his many devoted caregivers and Hospice. Earl was the oldest son of the late Raymond D. and Ruth E. (Wriston) Berry. Earl was a 1953 graduate of...

Philip B.  Murphy

Philip B. Murphy

Sep 17, 2017

Biography PAXTON – Philip B. Murphy, 29, of Watertown, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was the beloved son of Brian C. and Cecilia E. (Minor) Murphy of Paxton. Besides his parents he leaves the love of his life and fiancée, Alyssa Rose, to whom he proposed on his birthday, this past July 18  ; two aunts,...

Jacob  Selig

Jacob Selig

Sep 16, 2017

Biography WORCESTER – Jacob Selig, age 94, of Wayland, formerly of Winthrop, a Worcester native, died on Saturday, September 16, 2017.  He was a retired Certified Public  Accountant.  He leaves his wife of 71 years, Shirley (Sobel) Selig; a son, David Selig and his wife Patricia of Richmond, VA; a daughter, Elizabeth Price of Framingham; a sister, Esther London of...

Christopher J.  Macdonald

Christopher J. Macdonald

Sep 16, 2017

SPENCER – Christopher J. MacDonald, 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 under the loving care of his family and the caring staff at Life Care Center in Auburn, after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Abington, Pennsylvania, Chris was the son of the late John and Regina M.R. (O’Hearn) MacDonald and spent the last...

Cecile Jeanette (Frechette)  Mason

Cecile Jeanette (Frechette) Mason

Sep 14, 2017

STERLING – Cecile Jeanette (Frechette) Mason, 79, wife of the late Chester “Buddy” R. Mason, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Corcoran House in Clinton surrounded by love. Born and raised in Fitchburg, Cecile was a daughter of Adrian and Elodie (McPhee) Frechette and lived more than 54 years in Sterling.She will be remembered by her...

Richard G.  Pettingell

Richard G. Pettingell

Sep 12, 2017

Biography Concord/Orlando -- Richard G. Pettingell passed peacefully on September 12, 2017.  He was born in Arlington, on August 1, 1927, the son of John M. and Myrtle Van (Wye) Pettingell and spent his elementary school years in Belmont. He graduated from Culver Military Academy in 1945 and was then drafted into the US Army. Richard served in Korea and...

Marc H.  Speiser

Marc H. Speiser

Sep 12, 2017

Biography LANCASTER - Dr. Marc H. Speiser of Lancaster passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 surrounded by loving family.  For 52 years, he was the beloved husband of Carol J. Speiser; the loving father of Naomi and Joshua; and the adored grandfather of Ruby, Sage, Seamus and Felix. Marc was the son of Samuel and Sarah Speiser and...

Mario C.  Figueroa Cintron

Mario C. Figueroa Cintron

Sep 9, 2017

WORCESTER - Mario C. Figueroa Cintron, 48, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, Mario was the son of Ramonita Cintron and the late Domingo Figueroa and lived many years in Worcester.He will be affectionately remembered and missed by his children, Cesar Y. and Rose M. Figueroa both of Worcester; his mother, Ramonita Cintron of...

Robert Thomas  Mahar

Robert Thomas Mahar

Sep 9, 2017

STERLING — Robert T. “Rob” Mahar died peacefully, with his family by his side, at UMass Medical Center on September 9, 2017 after a brief illness.  He was 48.Rob was born in Worcester.  He attended Perkins School in Lancaster, and Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown.  After leaving school he resided in Princeton, and then Sterling, where he was...

Edward H.  Cohen

Edward H. Cohen

Sep 8, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - Edward H. Cohen, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Born and raised in Worcester, Edward was the son of the late Benjamin and Frieda (Drutz) Cohen. He graduated from University of Massachusetts in Amherst and worked at R.H. White department store in Worcester as the store manager....

Herbert E.  Solomon

Herbert E. Solomon

Sep 8, 2017

Biography WORCESTER - An angel, warrior and jewel of a man has left us on to another journey. Herbert E. Solomon, 80, originally from Worcester, MA and retired to Pawleys Island, SC, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 8, 2017 from complications of a brain tumor.Born on June 29, 1937, Herbert was a son of...

Darren C.  Boutwell

Darren C. Boutwell

Sep 6, 2017

RUTLAND - Darren C. Boutwell, 55, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.  Born and raised in Marlborough, Darren was the son of Donald C. and the late Carol Y. (Burnett) Boutwell and lived 24 years in Rutland. He will be remembered and lovingly missed by his wife of 28 years, Christine T. (Adams) Boutwell; three daughters, Jessica Lomax...

Peter A.  Tosi

Peter A. Tosi

Sep 5, 2017

Biography STERLING - Peter A. Tosi, 88, of Sterling, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Miles-Sterling Funeral and Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling.

Joseph M.  Esley

Joseph M. Esley

Sep 5, 2017

HOLDEN - Joseph M. Dresley, 89, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.He was born on January 30, 1928 in Syracuse, New York, the son of Joseph M. and Mary (Jackoski) Dresley, and lived in Henrietta, NY before moving to Holden 41years ago. He was a graduate of...

Sarita E.  Hendelman

Sarita E. Hendelman

Sep 3, 2017

WORCESTER - Sarita E. Hendelman, 58, of Worcester died peacefully at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, after a brief illness. She graduated magna cum laude from Central New England College and worked many years for Easter Seals in Worcester.  She was an active  member of Congregation Shaarai Torah West for many years. Besides her mother, Judy, Sarita leaves...

Virginia (Gaizetis)  Chevalier

Virginia (Gaizetis) Chevalier

Sep 2, 2017

Biography MILLBURY - Virginia (Gaizetis) Chevalier, 88, of Millbury and formerly of Princeton, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017.A graveside service was held at St. Mary's Cemetery in Holden.