Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Paul H. Gully
Jan 8, 2017
STERLING – Paul H. Gully, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of his family on Sunday, January 8, 2017 after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Paul was the son of the late Paul H. and Lillian (Grazulis) Gully and lived 43 years in Sterling. Paul graduated from North High School in Worcester and...
Norma Abboudi (Aboody)
Jan 8, 2017
WORCESTER – Norma Abboudi (Aboody) passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester. She was 55. Norma was born on September 29, 1961 in Beirut, Lebanon before immigrating to Worcester with her family in 1987. She will be affectionately missed and remembered by her mother, Montaha “Mona” (Karam) Abboudy (Aboody) with...
Charles 'Charlie' C. Bevis
Jan 7, 2017
Biography FITCHBURG - Charles “Charlie” C. Bevis, 51, died peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster. He was born in Brockton, a son of the late Maureen (Crone) Bevis.He leaves his wife and companion of 14 years, Melanie Hayward; his four children, Justine Santos of Worcester, Joey Santos of Providence, RI, Brianna Derrick of Worcester and Tyler...
Deane R. Huggett
Jan 7, 2017
PAXTON – Deane R. Huggett, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Tippett Hospice Home in Needham after an illness. Born in Holden on October 24, 1945, Deane was the son Ralph D. and Helen M. (Allen) Huggett, lived most of his life in Paxton and several years in Jupiter, Florida.Deane was a 1963 graduate of...
Marion E. (Mcguinness) Darling
Jan 6, 2017
PHOENIX / WORCESTER - Marion E. (McGuinness) Darling, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Wingate of Brewster. Born in Worcester, Marion was a daughter of the late James F. and Margaret E. (McComb) McGuinness and lived in Worcester until she and her husband Chester J. Darling, Jr. moved to Phoenix in 1980. Her husband, Chester of 60 years,...
Cindy Lee Vassar
Jan 4, 2017
CLINTON - Cindy Lee Vassar, 41, of Clinton passed away at home on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born on May 23, 1975 in Worcester, a daughter of Carol A. (Jubinville) and Eugene J. Vassar, and lived in Jefferson before moving to Clinton in 2005. Cindy attended Wachusett Regional High School and Quinsigamond Community College where she was working...
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...