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Wilfred 'Bill' J. Quiry
Jan 4, 2017
HOLDEN - “Quitters never win and winners never quit!” was the lifetime mantra that Bill Quiry kept right until his passing on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, following his courageous battle with cancer. Wilfred J. Quiry, Jr., lovingly known as "Bill" and "Junior" was born on July 4, 1938 in Worcester. A son of the late...
Howard H. Mann
Jan 2, 2017
RUTLAND - Howard H. Mann of Rutland, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many died at home on Monday, January 2, 2017. Howard was born on October 28, 1927 in Worcester to Henry and Karen (Kallstrom) Mann. As a boy, he helped in his family’s Swedish bakery in Quinsigamond Village on Greenwood St. in Worcester (now Helen’s Bakery) and...
Beverly A. (Yoder) Strong
Jan 2, 2017
OXFORD/PRINCETON – Beverly A. (Yoder) Strong, 71, formerly of Princeton, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 at UMass Memorial – University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by her loved ones. Her beloved husband of 44 years, Robert A. Strong died in 2012. Beverly was born in Caribou, Maine, the daughter of the late Earl F. and Mary A. (Clayton)...
Joseph R. Fleming
Jan 1, 2017
WEST BOYLSTON/HOLDEN – Joseph R. Fleming, 79, formerly of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at UMass Memorial – University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, Joe was the son of the late Jeremiah and Irene (Derosier) Fleming and a graduate of Commerce High School. On September 3, 1962, Joe married the love of his life, Valerie...
Abraham A. Gammal
Jan 1, 2017
WORCESTER - Abraham A. Gammal, 92, formerly of Quincy, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017. He leaves a brother, Albert A. Gammal, Jr. and his wife, Margaret; a nephew, Joseph A. Gammal and his wife, Anna; 3 nieces, Candith A. Gammal, Sandra A. Caron and her husband, Michael, and Gayle A. MacKoul and her husband, Joseph; grandnephews and nieces,...
Alfred E. Guardiani
Dec 31, 2016
WORCESTER – Alfred E. Guardiani passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, December 31, 2016 under the loving care of his family and the staff at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, Worcester. Born and raised in Southbridge, Al was the son of Italian immigrants, Eustachio and Yolanda (Guardiani) Guardiani and lived most of his life in Worcester. He...
Judith A. (Wolfe) Miller
Dec 29, 2016
HOLDEN – Judith A. (Wolfe) Miller, 71, of Holden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 29, 2016 under the loving care of her family and the dedicated staff at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born in Holden on August 3, 1945, Judy was the daughter of the late George and Hazel (Charbonneau) Wolfe and lived here most of her life....
Arthur Fertel
Dec 29, 2016
Biography WORCESTER – Arthur Fertel, age 91, died peacefully in UMass Memorial Healthcare on Thursday, December 29, 2016. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Eleanor J. (Hartman) Fertel; two daughters, Marcy, wife of Fred Shuster and Holly Allen, both of Worcester; a sister, Alice Shulman of San Marino, CA and the late Arnold Fertel; and two grandchildren, Sam Shuster...
Dolores E. Pandolfi
Dec 28, 2016
HOLDEN – Dolores E. Pandolfi, 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Life Care Center of Auburn. She was born in Holden, a daughter of the late Antonio and Vittoria (Drudi) Pandolfi. She spent most of her life in the Jefferson section of Holden. Prior to retiring, Dolores worked as a dietary assistant at the former Holden District...
Joan Esther (Mcquade) Lynch
Dec 28, 2016
Biography PRINCETON - Joan Esther (McQuade) Lynch passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 with her loving family by her side at the age of 86. Joan was born and raised in Lowell, MA. She was the daughter of John and Susan (McGirr) McQuade. She was a graduate of Lowell High School and attended Bradshaw Business School....
Mildred 'Millie' L. (Hall) Nelson
Dec 28, 2016
PRINCETON - Mildred "Millie" L. (Hall) Nelson passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born on May 1, 1929 in Petersham, a daughter to Sheridan and Irene (Cutting) Hall, the youngest of five children. During her youth, she lived in Dana, Hubbardston, Sutton and Petersham. She attended Princeton Center School and Commerce...
Maxwell F. Baker
Dec 28, 2016
STERLING - Maxwell Francis Baker, 23, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 28, 2016. Max was a brilliant young man who was fiercely passionate about his interests in life: his first true love Emma, playing the drums and creating original music, listening to jazz, rock, and blues, shooting pool, following the Red Sox and Patriots, playing fantasy football with...
Irving Johnston Crumlin Ii
Dec 27, 2016
WORCESTER - Dr. Irving Johnston Crumlin II, 66, of Worcester, MA entered into rest on December 27, 2016. He was the devoted and caring husband to the late Linda J. Crumlin; loving father of Dr. Ethan J. Crumlin and Alex J. Crumlin and his wife, Sara; and dear son of the late Irving J. Crumlin, Sr. and Dr. Mary Lang...
Joseph F. Breault
Dec 25, 2016
Biography TEMPLETON - Joseph F. Breault, 94, and formerly of Oakham, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 25, 2016. His beloved wife of 71 years, Helen R. (McCauley) Breault, died on September 7th. He was born in Auburn, a son of Theodore and Ella (Kenneway) Breault. Upon graduating from high school, he proudly served his country in the...
B. Diann Lehman
Dec 25, 2016
Biography RUTLAND - B. Diann Lehman “Diann”, 67, of Rutland, died Sunday December 25, 2016 at home after a short battle with cancer. Her partner was by her side. She was born in PA and grew up in Arlington, VA. She worked as an English teacher for many years in VA before moving to MA. After her move to MA...
Dorothy C. (Mercier) Nieber
Dec 25, 2016
Biography PAXTON – Dorothy C. (Mercier) Nieber, 88, formerly of Paxton, died peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, Northborough. Dorothy was born in Marlborough, the daughter of Alfred Wunsch and Myrtie (May) Boutiette. Dorothy graduated from Grafton High School and attended Becker Junior College. She worked as an accountant for Wyman Gordon Co....
Dianne B. (Sansoucy) Thibeault
Dec 25, 2016
Biography HOLDEN – Dianne B. (Sansoucy) Thibeault, 62, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Christmas morning, Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was born in Worcester and raised in the Tatnuck section of the city graduating from Doherty Memorial High School in 1972. She attended Worcester State College and graduated from Northeastern University in 1977....
Anna (Zalopa) Bures
Dec 24, 2016
WORCESTER - Anna (Zalopa) Bures, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Jewish Healthcare Center, surrounded by her loving daughters. She was born in Germany, a daughter of the late Peter and Eva (Lipco) Zalopa. Anna immigrated to the United States with her oldest daughter following World War II with help from Catholic Charities, settling in southern...
Phyllis L. Hammar
Dec 24, 2016
PAXTON – Phyllis L. Hammar, 97, a longtime resident of Paxton, died Christmas Eve, December 24, 2016, at the Meadows of Leicester with her son by her side. She was born in Worcester, daughter of Anna and Carl W. Johnson, and grew up on Belmont Hill. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer A. Hammar whom she married in 1946,...
Michael J. Santora Ii
Dec 24, 2016
LUNENBURG - Michael J. Santora II Esq., 63, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at home. Born in Worcester, Michael lived in Lunenburg his entire life. Michael graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg and received his undergraduate degree from Assumption College in Worcester. He continued his education when he received a scholarship to and attended the prestigious...
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