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Joan A. Fortier
Jul 11, 2024
HOLDEN - Joan A. Fortier, our beloved mother, grandmother and wife, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was 87. Joan grew up in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, CT. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology at American International College in Springfield, MA, Joan worked at Raytheon, focusing on the early development of integrated circuits. Joan then...
Lance L. Brown
Jul 11, 2024
Lance L. Brown of Worcester died peacefully at in the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, Worcester on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born in Worcester, the son of Harry R Brown and Beverly B Brown of Worcester. Lance will be lovingly missed and remembered by his brother, Paul Brown of Vero Beach, FLA; and his sister, Linda B...
Joseph Sabato, Jr.
Jul 9, 2024
HOLDEN, MA - Joseph “Joe” Sabato, Jr., MD, 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Leominster Crossing in Leominster. Born in Malden and raised in Tewksbury, Joe was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Anne Sabato. He resided in Holden for the past several years. Joe pursued his undergraduate education at Boston University and went...
Trudy J. (Landquist) Smith
Jul 5, 2024
West Boylston/Holden – Trudy J. (Landquist) Smith, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024, at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus, Worcester, surrounded by her immediate family. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, she was the daughter of the late William C. and Gladys C. (Berglund) Landquist. Trudy graduated from Wachusett High School with the class of...
Marsha A. Zabarsky
Jul 5, 2024
JAMAICA PLAIN - Marsha Ann Zabarsky, 72, of Jamaica Plain, MA passed away on July 5, 2024 after a long fight with multiple sclerosis. Marsha was a reporter for Newsweek Magazine and various Boston independent newspapers. She was also a public relations professional, as well as an advocate and activist for disability and children's rights. Born and raised in Worcester,...
Robert E. Stacey
Jul 5, 2024
Worcester – Robert E. Stacey, 79, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital, Southbridge on Friday, July 5, 2024. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late M. Joseph and Ruth (Krupa) Stacey and was a lifelong Worcester resident. Robert was a graduate of Worcester Academy, and he went on to...
Kathleen D. Hughes
Jul 4, 2024
Worcester - Dr. Kathleen D. Hughes of Worcester, MA, formerly of Windsor, CT, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Northampton, MA to parents Daniel Doyle and Ruth (Flemming) Doyle. She was predeceased by her husband of 44 years, Dr. Edward W. Hughes (“Ted”), as well as her sister Ruth...
Marshall H. Mason
Jul 4, 2024
WEST BOYLSTON – Marshall H. Mason, age 83, passed away at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Hebert and Reba (Pierce) Mason. Marshall was raised in Worcester where he graduated from North High School with the class of 1959. Shortly after high school, he...
Donna J. (Lindquist) Ericson
Jul 3, 2024
WORCESTER – Donna J. (Lindquist) Ericson, age 75, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, Donna was the daughter of Kenneth Lindquist and Ruth (Hanson) Lucier. She was a member of the first graduating class of Burncoat Senior High School. She...
Paula F. Cassella
Jul 2, 2024
Worcester - Paula F. (Altimani) Cassella, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at UMass Memorial Hospital, Leominster with her family by her side, including her best canine friend Cooper. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Theresa (Abbruzzese) Altimani. She is survived by her children, Deborah L. Mackintire and her...
John F. "Jack" Keenan
Jun 30, 2024
A Memorial Reception will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Tatnuck Country Club, 1222 Pleasant Street, Worcester, from 3:30pm-6:00pm. The tribute will begin at 3:30pm, reception immediately following. Jackets/tie is optional. WORCESTER - John F. "Jack" Keenan, 92, of Worcester, Massachusetts died peacefully on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. He leaves his beloved wife of 41 years, Rayna Keenan;...
Ann P. (Tyndall) Cortis
Jun 30, 2024
RUTLAND – Ann P. (Tyndall) Cortis, 65, beloved wife of the late Kevin Cortis, and mother of Kayla Cortis, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Patricia (Cronin) Tyndall. Along...
Laura R. Dworman
Jun 30, 2024
CHERRY VALLEY - Laura R. (Shong) Dworman, age 60, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born in Worcester, Laura was the daughter of Donald H. Shong and Charlotte A. (Richburg) Daniels. Laura studied history and education at Salter College and Worcester State University, earning an Associate Degree. For many years she operated a family candy store, eventually...
Ruth G. (Levy) Shulan
Jun 29, 2024
SARASOTA, FL – Ruth G. (Levy) Shulan, age 97, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, in the loving presence of her sons. Born in Worcester, Ruth was the daughter of Louis and Sarah (Baehr) Levy. After graduating from Classical High School and nursing school, she worked as a nurse and laboratory technician before marrying Gerald...
Lorenzo Trombetta Jr.
Jun 29, 2024
Fitchburg/Marlborough - Lorenzo Trombetta Jr. 90 left this earth peacefully at his vacation home, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 29th, to be in the arms of the Lord. He was born on October 24, 1933, in Marlborough, the son of Angelina Quaglito and Lorenzo Trombetta Sr. from Calabria, Italy. He lived in Northborough, Marlborough, Fort Pierce Florida...
John F. Buckley, Ii
Jun 29, 2024
HOLDEN - John F. Buckley, II, age 85, died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Worcester, John was the son of John and Margaret (Quinn) Buckley. He grew up in Auburn and attended the former St. Peter's High School in Worcester before joining...
Addison Jackson Murphy
Jun 28, 2024
KEENE, NH - Addison Jackson Murphy, affectionately known as AJ, passed away unexpectedly on June 28th, 2024, at the age of 38 in a tragic car accident. He was a resident of Keene, New Hampshire, but AJ's spirit was that of a gypsy soul, always free and full of positivity. AJ is survived by his beloved daughter, Maddison Ruth Murphy,...
William A. Johnson Iii
Jun 27, 2024
HUBBARDSTON – William A. Johnson, III, 84, beloved husband of Muriel D. (Faucher) Johnson, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester. Raised in Lockport, IL, he was the son of the late William and Alma (Dove) Johnson. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Upon...
Theodore "Ted" Goodnow
Jun 26, 2024
PRINCETON - We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Theodore “Ted” Goodnow, aged 63, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26th at his home in Princeton, MA, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Ted Goodnow founded, owned, and has operated Woodmeister Master Builders since 1980, serving as its C.E.O. - which he...
Sam H. Hokkanen
Jun 25, 2024
HOLDEN - Sam Henry Hokkanen, 87, beloved husband of Debra A. (Edstrom) Hokkanen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Always proud of his Finnish heritage, he was the son of the late Toivo Sam Hokkanen and Aili Elizabeth (Nummelin) Hokkanen. Born in Brookline, MA, he moved with his family to...
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