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Jerrold Craig Davidson
Jun 19, 2016
WORCESTER - Jerrold “Jerry” Craig Davidson, 70, passed away in the Autumn Village Nursing Center in Worcester on Sunday, June 19, 2016, after a battle with pneumonia. Everyone who knew Jerry is remembering, now, his delightful, high-pitched giggle that could sometimes take over his entire body, as well as the wonder and joy in his eyes at simple pleasures, such...
Jessica Renee Johnston
Jun 18, 2016
HUBBARDSTON – Jessica Renee Johnston, 31, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was born in Hickory, NC, the loving daughter of Jay R. and Michelle D. (Malo) Johnston and had lived most of her life in Hubbardston. Besides her parents, Jessica leaves her sisters, Shannon Castillo her husband, Ernesto L. of Holden and Melissa Walsh...
Diane L. (Hedenburg) Kane
Jun 17, 2016
STURBRIDGE - Diane L. Kane passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at the age of 59 after a difficult struggle with melanoma. Diane was born to Janette and Ken Hedenburg on October 19, 1956 in Worcester, where she lived throughout her childhood, then moving to Holden in middle school with her family and younger sisters, Pam and Kim. On...
Doris 'Dory' P. (Preece) Graham
Jun 17, 2016
WESTBOROUGH - Doris "Dory" P. (Preece) Graham of Westborough, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loving family on Friday, June 17, 2016. Dory was 65. Born and raised in Meriden, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Arthur J. and Doris K. (Kamens) Preece and lived 20 years in Westborough. Dory was considered a virtuous woman and...
George P. Klose
Jun 16, 2016
Biography HOLDEN - George P. Klose, 84, of Holden, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, Worcester.At the request of the family, no obituary will be published at this time.Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Geraldine 'Geri' (Zide) Lew
Jun 16, 2016
Biography LEOMINSTER – Geraldine “Geri” (Zide) Lew, age 84, died at her residence on Thursday, June 16, 2016. Her husband, Abram “Abe” Lew, died in 2009. She leaves a son, Barry E. Lew and his wife, Ruthe of East Falmouth; a daughter, Donna Lew-Rouleau of Leominster; a brother, The Honorable Elliott Zide and his wife, Michelle E. Moran-Zide; a close...
Steven Paul Dube
Jun 15, 2016
HOLDEN - Steven Paul Dube, 58, a lifelong Holden resident, passed away battling an illness on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Steven was born in Worcester, son of the late Wilfred J. and Ann Marie (DiMarzio) Dube. Steven graduated from the Worcester Boy’s Trade High School with class of 1976 and worked for the Norton Company of Worcester for several years....
Sanford 'Sandy' Conn
Jun 15, 2016
Biography WORCESTER - Sanford “Sandy” Conn, 88 of Coconut Creek, FL, and formerly of Worcester, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 after an illness. He was born in Worcester, a son of Benjamin and Esther (Norris) Conn. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Miriam (Weinman) Conn; a son, Michael Conn (Debra) of Holden; a daughter, Betsy Harris (Richard)...
Gloria E. Lindquist
Jun 13, 2016
WEBSTER / HOLDEN - Gloria E. (Anctil) Lindquist, 83, formerly of Holden died peacefully at home on Monday, June 13, 2016. She was born in Rumford, ME and raised in Southbridge, MA a daughter of the late Lorenzo and Anna M. (Arsenault) Anctil. Gloria relocated and settled in Holden where they lived for many years. She worked as a waitress...
Randi M. (Staffin) Weizer
Jun 12, 2016
Biography LEOMINSTER – Randi M. (Staffin) Weizer, 50, died at home on Sunday, June 12th after an illness. She was born in Philadelphia and was a daughter of Alan Staffin of Reading, PA and the late Judy (Factor) Murray and had lived in Leominster for the past 17 years. She leaves her husband of 21 years, Paul I. Weizer; a...
Juan Vanegas
Jun 11, 2016
Biography WORCESTER - Juan Vanegas-Zapatta, 19, of Worcester and Ecuador, passed away after an illness at Sherry's House in Worcester.A private Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Joan of Arc Church in Worcester on June 13, 2016.Funeral arrangements were under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.
Marilyn J. Cormier
Jun 11, 2016
Marilyn Joanne Cormier, 86, of Leominster, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Marilyn was born on December 1, 1929 in Springfield, Massachusetts, a daughter of the late George Gilbert Sr. and Premilia Cormier. She was also predeceased by her brother, George Gilbert Cannier, Jr. She attended elementary schools in North Grosvenor Dale, Connecticut,...
Helen P. (Colby) Estabrook
Jun 11, 2016
Helen Perry (Colby) Estabrook, 100STERLING - Helen reached the milestone of 100 years and recently celebrated with a big party. She was born on May 23, 1916 in East Andover, NH and peacefully passed on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Sterling Village Nursing and Rehab Center under the loving care of their staff. Helen was one of four children born...
Marilyn (Goldstein) Kephart
Jun 9, 2016
WORCESTER – Marilyn (Goldstein) Kephart, 78, died on June 9th at UMass Memorial Healthcare. She leaves her husband of 33 years, Kenneth Kephart; a son, Steve Washburn and his wife, Barbara of Charlton; two daughters, Wendy Monfreda of Worcester and Robin Washburn of Worcester; two step-sons, Keith Kephart and his wife, Joyce of Millbury and Kevin Kephart and his wife,...
Martha Ingaborg (Friberg) Ahlstrom
Jun 9, 2016
Martha had a passion for music her entire life. She graduated from North High School in Worcester and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the New England Conservatory in Boston, graduating in 1941. Martha taught piano privately for over 60 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Holden and served as...
Reynald 'Sonny' J. Sansoucy
Jun 9, 2016
Biography WORCESTER - Reynald (Sonny) Sansoucy of Worcester MA died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, June 9, 2016. He was eighty-seven years old. Reynald is survived by his six children: Michele Feinsilver Hoye (Robert), George Sansoucy (Pamela), Donald Sansoucy (Xiaoyu), Karyn Sansoucy (Roy), Denise Sansoucy (Frank), and Lisa Sansoucy; ten grandchildren: Bethanie Danko, Joseph Feinsilver, Benjamin Feinsilver, David...
Joan Ann (Armstrong) Ethier
Jun 8, 2016
Biography HOLDEN – Joan Ann (Armstrong) Ethier, 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Christopher House of Worcester after an illness. She was born and raised in Holden, the daughter of John S. and Mary T. (Nolan) Armstrong and had lived in Palm Bay, Florida for 28 years. Her loving husband of 32 years, Ralph A. Ethier, passed...
Corrine 'Mary' Mcloughlin
Jun 8, 2016
HOLDEN – Corrine “Mary” McLoughlin, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center from Kidney failure. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Thomas F. and Cora F. (Mosher) McLoughlin and was a lifelong resident of Holden. Mary graduated from Holden High School in 1952 and...
Richard P. Godek
Jun 8, 2016
HOLDEN – Richard P. Godek, Jr., 37 died unexpectedly on the 8th of June 2016 following several years of failing health. He was born in Worcester before moving to Holden more than 30 years ago. Richie grew up playing in the neighborhood and on the baseball fields of West Boylston and Holden, where he joined friends as a member of...
Sadie (Kaplan) Shapiro
Jun 6, 2016
Biography WORCESTER – Sadie (Kaplan) Shapiro, age 94, died on Monday, June 6th at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband of 58 years, Jerome Shapiro, died in 1999. She leaves two sons, Martin Shapiro and his wife, Yukan of Sierra Vista, AZ and Gary Shapiro of Laguna Woods, CA; a daughter, Bernice, wife of Barry Dworman of Worcester; a sister,...
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