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Dolores J. (Schatterman) Denison
Feb 12, 2017
Biography HOLDEN - Dolores J. Denison, 90, of Holden and formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017.Funeral arrangements were private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Joseph W. Arsenault
Feb 10, 2017
Biography PORT ORANGE, FL – Joseph W. Arsenault, 69, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 in Port Orange, Florida. Born in Gardner and raised in Hubbardston, Joe was the son of Arthur and Agnes (Butler) Arsenault, lived many years in Hubbardston and 13 years in Gardner before moving to Port Orange. He will be remembered and lovingly missed by...
Mary Ann (Earley) Persson
Feb 10, 2017
RUTLAND – MaryAnn (Earley) Persson, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2017 under the loving care of her family and the staff at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, MaryAnn was the daughter of the late Joseph and Michaelina (Izzie) Earley and lived the last 21 years of her life in Rutland. MaryAnn graduated...
Carol A. (Jakubowicz) Desmarais
Feb 8, 2017
Life Legacy NEW IPSWICH, NH / WORCESTER - Carol A. (Jakubowicz) Desmarais 70, of New Ipswich, NH and formerly of Worcester, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Cardin) Jakubowicz. Carol leaves her husband of 13 years, Richard Desmarais and their kitten, "Bandit"; her son,...
Lena S. (Stranieri) Laurin
Feb 8, 2017
WEST BOYLSTON – Lena (Strenieri) Laurin, 97, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 with her loving daughter, Deborah by her side at Sterling Village in Sterling. Born and raised in Worcester, Lena was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Alfred and Emily (Lavacca) Strenieri and lived over 60 years in West Boylston. Lena graduated from Commerce High School and...
Albert S. Feldman
Feb 8, 2017
WORCESTER -- Albert S. Feldman passed away in Westborough on February 8, 2017, at the age of 93. After living in Worcester for over 90 years, he recently moved to Whitney Place, in Westborough, with his wife, Lois, who predeceased him on November 27, 2016. He was born October 7, 1923, in Worcester, the son of Harry and Ida (Harris)...
Frances E. (Hatstat) Locke
Feb 7, 2017
Biography RUTLAND – Frances E. (Hatstat) Locke, 84, died peacefully at Sterling Village on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. She was born in Hubbardston, a daughter of the late Raymond and Irene (Wunderlich) Hatstat. Frances was raised in Rutland and graduated from the former Rutland High School. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, fishing, puzzle making, and bird watching. But most important to...
Stephen Nowak
Feb 6, 2017
HOLDEN – Stephen Nowak, 91, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 6, under the loving care of his family and the staff at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Hardwick on September 3, 1925, Steve was the son of the late John and Felitia (Tarka) Nowak and lived most of his life in Jefferson. Steve graduated...
Patrick J. Gillis
Feb 5, 2017
Biography PAXTON – Patrick J. Gillis, 66, of Paxton, passed away peacefully after a long illness with his loving wife by his side on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Patrick was born in Ayer, a son of the late Charles P. and Mary (Dooley) Gillis and was raised in Fitchburg. After graduating from Fitchburg High School, he then earned a Bachelor’s...
Jay E. Carp
Feb 5, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - Jay E. Carp, 89 of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester.Funeral arrangements were private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Freda (Boosahda) Dadah
Feb 2, 2017
Freda attended Becker Jr. College and worked many years as a secretary for the Social Security Administration and The Department of the Army ROTC. She earned many awards including the Department of the Army’s Certificate of Recognition for 30 years of federal service, and the Key to the City in 1984 from Mayor Tinsely for Outstanding Volunteer Work for St....
Alyssa Ann Lugo
Feb 1, 2017
WORCESTER - Alyssa Ann Lugo, 22, of Brattle Street in Worcester passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Christopher Lugo, Tracie (Smith) Thibeault and step-daughter of Keith Thibeault. Alyssa attended Greendale Dance Academy throughout many years of her life. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Worcester...
Roger A. Mann
Jan 30, 2017
Life Legacy PAXTON – Roger A. Mann, 61, formerly of Rutland, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife by his side on Monday, January 30, 2017 after an illness. Born in Gardner and raised in Rutland, Roger was the son of the late Ronald Mann and Sylvia M. (Luukko) Mann Rotti and lived the last 29 years in...
Phyllis (Marcus) Berman
Jan 29, 2017
Biography WORCESTER - Phyllis (Marcus) Berman, age 90, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She was born in Worcester on January 14, 1927, the daughter of Jacob and Jennie (Azernov) Marcus. She married Udell Berman, also of Worcester, son of Henry and Bessie (Benton) Berman on April 3, 1948. Phyllis graduated from...
Sven Osterback
Jan 29, 2017
Biography WORCESTER – Sven Osterback, 75, formerly of Sweden and Finland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness. Born and raised in Malax Finland, Sven was the son of Axel R. and Hilma Osterback and lived the last several years in Worcester. Sven was educated in Sweden and a graduate...
Kim Berthiaume
Jan 29, 2017
RUTLAND - Kim Berthiaume, 78, died peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester with her loving family by her bedside. She was born in Korea and immigrated to the United States with her husband, Lou in 1963. Kim and Lou met while he was in the Army stationed in Korea with Prov-Mag following the war. Kim...
Susan T. (Teschner) Gaudette
Jan 28, 2017
WORCESTER - Susan T. Gaudette, 70, of Worcester passed away peacefully, with her two sons and grandchildren by her side, on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, Worcester. She was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Farrar) Teschner, and raised her children in the Quinsigamond Village section of Worcester. She graduated...
Elaine V. (Johnson) Zona
Jan 28, 2017
WEST BOYLSTON – Elaine V. (Johnson) Zona, 82, of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by love. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Rudy, a brother, Charles Johnson and two sisters, Elsie Morris and Linnea Hebert. Elaine was born in Worcester on March 16, 1934. She was the...
Christine L. (Kenney) Maloney
Jan 28, 2017
Biography WORCESTER – Christine L. (Kenney) Maloney, 72, of the Willows at Worcester Retirement Community passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 28, 2017. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Charles and Bertha (Peterson) Kenney and lived many years in Holden before returning to Worcester in 1993. Christine is survived by her loving daughter, Laura Lonergan...
John T. Ahearn
Jan 25, 2017
RUTLAND - John T. Ahearn, 80, of Rutland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. Born in Paxton, John was the son of James J. and Leona Mae (Godaire) Ahearn and lived 60 years in Rutland. He was raised on the Juniper Mist Dairy Farm and...
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