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David Greenberg
Oct 29, 2016
Biography WORCESTER - David Greenberg, 106, died peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Jewish Health Care Center in Worcester, MA. Married for 68 years to his beloved wife, the late Pearl (née Kaplan), he leaves a son, Dr. Martin S. Greenberg of Philadelphia, and wife Patricia; a daughter, Carol J. Sleeper of Worcester, and husband Michael; grandchildren; Deborah...
Ceril E. (Werblin) Glass
Oct 28, 2016
Biography WORCESTER – Ceril E. (Werblin) Glass, age 79, died on Friday, October 28, 2016 in the Jewish Healthcare Center peacefully with her family by her side. She leaves a son, Michael Glass of Worcester; three daughters, Andrea, wife of Richard Zona of Worcester, Karen, wife of Attila Kara of East Douglas, Robin, wife of Rick Jones of Holland, MA;...
Stanley Lester Tharler
Oct 24, 2016
LEOMINSTER - Stanley Lester Tharler, 92, of Boca Raton, FL, and Leominster passed away on October 24, 2016. He was born on August 30, 1924 to the late Samuel and Fannie (Mandel) Tharler. He was the devoted husband of Muriel Tharler for more than 70 years; a loving role model for his sons, Steven Tharler of Wayland, MA and Gary...
Howard A. Safstrom
Oct 23, 2016
Life Legacy Howard A. Safstrom, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2016 following a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s dementia. He was born in Greenfield, a son of the late Aldo G. and Olga V. (Anderson) Safstrom.Howard was raised in Athol and graduated from Athol High School and American International College, Springfield with a Bachelor of Science in Management....
Edith M. (Lesieur) Lemire
Oct 22, 2016
HOLDEN – Edith M. (Lesieur) Lemire, 98, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 after an illness. She was born in Woonsocket, RI, the daughter of Joseph O. and Hedwidge C. (Boucher) Lesieur and had lived most of her life in Holden. Edith was a nurse for thirty years at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus retiring as a nursing...
Robert E. Novak
Oct 22, 2016
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bob’s family on Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church, 114 Princeton Street, Jefferson. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial...
Joseph T. Whitmore
Oct 22, 2016
Life Legacy LEDGEWOOD, NJ/HOLDEN – Joseph T. Whitmore, 92, of Quinapoxet Street, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 22, 2016. He was born in Dover, NJ, the son of Ellsworth C. and Ethel (Reardon) Whitmore and had lived most of his life in New Jersey and Florida before moving to Holden in 2011.Joseph graduated...
Ronald P. Flynn
Oct 20, 2016
HUBBARDSTON/WORCESTER – Ronald P. Flynn, Jr, 52, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner after a long illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Ron was the son of Ronald P. and Mary (Raposa) Flynn and lived 26 years in Hubbardston. He leaves his beloved wife of 29 years, Robin S. (Lareau) Flynn; two daughters, Nicole...
Fannie (Kravitz) Smalley
Oct 20, 2016
Biography WORCESTER – Fannie (Kravitz) Smalley, 99, died at the Jewish Healthcare Center on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Born in New York City, Fannie was the daughter of Samuel and Jennie (Zolt) Kravitz and lived over 80 years in Worcester. Her husband, Jack Smalley died in 1996. She leaves, three nephews, Larry Kravitz and his wife, Paula of Stoneham and...
Marilyn A. (Kobel) Stevens
Oct 20, 2016
Biography HOLDEN - Marilyn A. (Kobel) Stevens, 77, a former resident of Sarasota, Florida, passed away October 20, 2016. Marilyn was born on September 25, 1939, to the late Frank W. and Mary (Cronin) Kobel and raised in Worcester. She was an administrator at the Bodwitch & Dewey law firm in Worcester for 10 years. Marilyn loved to travel with...
Lillian E. (Johnson) Erickson
Oct 18, 2016
Life Legacy HOLDEN – Lillian E. (Johnson) Erickson, 99, of Holden, Palmetto, FL and Falmouth, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Lillian was born in Holden, the daughter of Elvira (Nelson) and Edwin H. Johnson and lived most of her life in Holden. Lillian was predeceased by her husband of 39...
John F. Mansfield
Oct 17, 2016
Biography WORCESTER - John F. Mansfield, 65, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016. John was born in Worcester to William and Catherine (Lyne) Mansfield. He leaves his wife, Hannah (Lichtig) Mansfield; his daughters, Jessica and Stephanie and her husband, Matthew. He is survived by his grandchildren, whom he loved very much. He also leaves his sister, Cathy (Mansfield) Cairns...
Earl James 'Jim' Gibbons
Oct 17, 2016
HOLDEN – Earl James “Jim” Gibbons, Jr., 79, a lifelong resident of Holden, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2016 surrounded by family. Jim was the son of Earl J., Sr. and Jeannette I. (Provost) Gibbons. Jim served as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force during the Berlin Crisis. He returned home and continued his commitment to service...
Glenn F Smith
Oct 16, 2016
HOLDEN - Glenn F. Smith, 65, was surrounded by his loving family members when he passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2016 following several months of health challenges. Glenn was born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury. He graduated from Shrewsbury High School, Worcester State University and earned his Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Connecticut...
Theresa 'Terry' M. (Ricardi) Woodman
Oct 15, 2016
STERLING - Theresa “Terry” M. (Ricardi) Woodman, 88, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Sterling Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident for 3 years. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Frank and America (Tomosini) Ricardi. Terry graduated from Commerce High with honors. She and...
Paul B. Carolan
Oct 14, 2016
Life Legacy HOLDEN – Paul Bernard Carolan, 58, died peacefully in his home on Friday, October 14, 2016. He was born in Worcester, the son of Frances C. (Konopka) Carolan and Bernard F. Carolan Jr. and grew up in Shrewsbury before moving to Holden over 20 years ago. Paul leaves his son, Nicholas Carolan; daughters, Maggie Carolan, Crystal Bates and...
Bettie A. (Langdon) Bartlett
Oct 13, 2016
HOLDEN - Bettie A. (Langdon) Bartlett, 72, died peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her beloved husband and family by her side. She was born in Roxbury, a daughter of the late Thomas and Frances E. (Bright) Langdon. Bettie graduated from James P. Timulty School in Roxbury. More than 57 years ago, Bettie...
Betty I. (Galbraith) Wartman
Oct 13, 2016
Biography STERLING - Betty I. (Galbraith) Wartman, 97, formerly of Holden and Allentown, PA passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, October 13, while under the loving care of her nephews and nieces. She was born in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Coskey) Galbraith and lived most of her life in Pennsylvania until relocating to...
Lucie H.L. (Ende) Huettner
Oct 11, 2016
HOLDEN – Lucie H. L. (Ende) Huettner, 99, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in Starks, Maine after an illness. Her husband of 34 years, Lothar A. Huettner, passed away in 1984. She leaves three daughters, Margaret Tarvit of Madison, ME, Barbara H. Huettner of Starks, ME and Rosemarie McGowan of Indian Trail, NC;...
Helen (Bodurian) Ostlund
Oct 11, 2016
Biography HOLDEN -Helen B. (Bodurian) Ostlund, 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Giragas and Surophe (Arslanian) Bodurian. Helen was raised in Worcester and lived most of her adult life in Holden. She worked as a secretary for Heald Machine Company where she met...
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