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Charles W. "Chuck" Crone
Jun 24, 2024
Charles W. “Chuck” Crone, 88, died peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Minden, WV the son of the late William and Pearl (Poston) Crone and attended school in Oakhill, WV until the 11th grade before moving to Monon, IN and graduating from Monon High School in 1954. Chuck...
Howard Walter Birch
Jun 24, 2024
BERLIN - Howard Walter Birch of Berlin, son of Carl and Alma Birch, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2024, after a short illness. He was born in Quincy, MA, on December 1, 1932. Howard grew up in Quincy, 3 blocks from his future wife, Audrey Irene Lowe Birch. They were married 64 years until her passing in 2019....
Marie Rita Dowd
Jun 23, 2024
Worcester - Marie R. (Dunn) Dowd, 90, beloved wife of Philip M. Dowd, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Notre Dame Du Lac Assisted Living Center. Born and raised in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late James and Marie (Walsh) Dunn. While attending Commerce High School, Marie met...
James J. Laraia Jr.
Jun 23, 2024
PAXTON – James J. Laraia, Jr., age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at RegalCare in Worcester. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late James and Mary (Cronin) Laraia. James was raised in Worcester, graduating from North High School where he excelled in sports. He went on to graduate from Trinity College, where he was...
Betty Jean Clark
Jun 22, 2024
WORCESTER – Betty Jean Clark, age 76, died peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, after a period of declining health, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Betty was the daughter of Francis and Virginia (McRee) Clark. After graduating from Weymouth High School, Betty graduated UMass...
Todd L. Bousquet
Jun 21, 2024
Todd Leo Bousquet, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Raymond A. and Dorothy (Masiello) Bousquet. Todd graduated from Burncoat High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He proudly served aboard the USS Constellation during the Vietnam era and earned the...
Adrian M. Zeffert
Jun 21, 2024
WORCESTER – Adrian M. Zeffert, age 82, died peacefully on June 21, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, after a period of declining health. Born and raised in Shepperton, North Surrey, England, Adrian was the son of Harry and Bette (Binstock) Zeffert. He attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he studied Electrical Engineering. He worked for...
Charles A. "Charlie" Steenbruggen
Jun 21, 2024
Rutland - Charles "Charlie" A. Steenbruggen, 75, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born in Boston, the beloved son of the late John G. and Marie (Geerts) Steenbruggen, and grew up in Newton Center. Charlie graduated from Newton South High School and embarked on a fulfilling career as an auto mechanic,...
Marcia Rae (Dobis) Sadick
Jun 20, 2024
FRAMINGHAM - Marcia Rae (Dobis) Sadick (September 4, 1929 - June 20, 2024) was born in Boston and raised in Wellesley Hills, MA, the youngest child of Joseph and Sylvia (Waldman) Dobis. She came to Worcester in 1947 to attend Clark University. Through a dear college friend, Phyllis (Sadick) Manko, she met Alvin Sadick, to whom she was married from...
Kenneth P. Wyman
Jun 19, 2024
WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Kenneth P. Wyman, 83, of Worcester, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully with his children and grandchildren at his side, at UMass Memorial-University Campus, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. He was born in Worcester on November 25, 1940 to Chandler and Mary (Carbone) Wyman. Ken grew up in the Grafton Hill neighborhood and lived in Leicester and then...
Carol Bonnie Witkin
Jun 19, 2024
WORCESTER/NATICK - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Bonnie Witkin, age 76, on June 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was the loving daughter of the late Nathan and Muriel (Goodman) Witkin. Carol leaves her sister Shelley Kashuk and her husband Gerald, her niece Jill Ricardo and her husband...
Ardith C. (Cattermole) Martin
Jun 18, 2024
WORCESTER - Ardith C. (Cattermole) Martin, 95, of Worcester, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 17, 1928, in Newton, Ardith was the daughter of Lester and Ethel Cattermole. She grew up in the Wakefield, Lynnfield and Springfield areas and graduated from Northfield / Mount Hermon. After high school, Ardith earned her associate...
Linda L. Simpson-Iqbal
Jun 18, 2024
Surbridge - Linda L. (Glier) Simpson-Iqbal, 73, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Born and raised in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Louis M. and Emily (Daugherty) Glier. Lynn was a graduate of Bowling Green College where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She went on to enjoy a...
Guri Stratoberdha
Jun 18, 2024
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Guri Stratoberdha, on June 18th, 2024, at the age of 87 after a sudden decline in health. Guri was a man of honour, dedication, loyalty and a pillar of unwavering support for his family, with a loving personality who liked to...
Linda C. (Anderson) Gusa
Jun 16, 2024
WORCESTER – Linda C. (Anderson) Gusa, age 78, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare, embraced by the loving care and dedication of her son, Ronald. Born in Worcester, Linda was the daughter of Thure and Doris (Pearson) Anderson. After graduating from nursing school, she worked for many years as an LPN, as well...
Robin John Delaurie
Jun 16, 2024
Robin J. Delaurie, 75, of Rutland passed away on June 16, 2024, in the comfort of his home. He was born on September 23, 1948, in Worcester, the son of Norman and Barbara Delaurie. He attended Burncoat high school. After high school Robin began working in the automotive industry for several body shops and later opened his own autobody shop,...
Nancy J. (Argust) Walnista
Jun 13, 2024
WORCESTER – Nancy J. (Argust) Walnista, age 86, died peacefully on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester, after a long illness. Born in Scranton, PA, Nancy was the daughter of William H. and Margaret (Richards) Argust. Nancy worked most of her adult life at FormSystems/Smith Brothers Printing and Pepsi Cola in Holden...
Daniel R. Borg, Ph.D.
Jun 13, 2024
WORCESTER - Daniel (Dan) Raymond Borg, age 92, of Worcester and Sterling, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, in Worcester surrounded by his loving family, friends, and caregivers. Dan was predeceased by his beloved wife of 61 years Marjorie (Marge) MacIntosh Borg, brother David Borg, sister Louise Bergmann, and parents the Reverend Raymond E. Borg and Helen V. Borg....
David Dorland Webb
Jun 13, 2024
West Boylston - David D. Webb of West Boylston passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the age of 88. David was born in Shanghai, China, son of the late William D. and Charlotte (Frisbie) Webb. His upbringing as the child of missionaries allowed him to travel throughout his early life and live in different places around the...
William L. Willand
Jun 12, 2024
BUZZARDS BAY – William L. Willand, 77, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late William F. and Marjorie (Premo) Willand. After graduating from St. John’s High School, he went on to further his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) where he earned...
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