Obituaries

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Edward 'Ted' G.  Migdelany

Edward 'Ted' G. Migdelany

Sep 24, 2016

Biography HOLDEN/WEST BOYLSTON – Edward “Ted” G. Migdelany, Jr., formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving wife and family on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Holden, Ted was the son of Edward “Stretch” G. and Lillian M. (Fowler) Migdelany and lived most of his life in...

John  Kowaleski

John Kowaleski

Sep 24, 2016

Biography WORCESTER/PAXTON - John Kowaleski, 51 passed away Saturday, September 24, after a courageous battle with cancer at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born in Worcester, John was the son of Joseph M. and Irene T. (Ostaszewski) Kowaleski and lived several years in Paxton and Harwich before moving back to Worcester in 2009. John was a 1983 graduate...

Winifred 'Winnie' A.  Weston

Winifred 'Winnie' A. Weston

Sep 23, 2016

HOLDEN - Winifred A. “Winnie” Weston, 85, died peacefully on the morning of Friday, September 23, 2016. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Dewhurst) Weston and lived in Grafton before moving with her mother to Holden in her middle thirties. Winnie is survived by her little sister (from the Little Sisters Program), April Caricchio and...

Pamela Ann (Luparelli)  Kozminski

Pamela Ann (Luparelli) Kozminski

Sep 23, 2016

HUBBARDSTON – Pamela Ann (Luparelli) Kozminski, 55, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 23, 2016 after a five year battle with breast cancer. She leaves her loving husband of 34 years, Kenneth G. Kozminski; her children, Amanda Shaulis and her husband, Jeffrey of Barre and Joseph Kozminski and his partner, Christina Gustafson of...

Richard 'Dick' Daniel  Norlin

Richard 'Dick' Daniel Norlin

Sep 20, 2016

SUTTON - Richard "Dick" Daniel Norlin, 65, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2016, after being stricken ill while vacationing in Oregon with his wife Karen.  Richard was born on May 3, 1951, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of the late Yngve and Ellen (Carlson) Norlin. He grew up in Sutton, Massachusetts, and lived most of his life in his...

William 'Harry'  Williston

William 'Harry' Williston

Sep 19, 2016

HOLDEN, MA – William “Harry” Williston, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 19, 2016 after an illness. He was born in Douglastown, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Harry W. and Ada M. (McLenaghan) Williston and had lived most of his life in Worcester before moving to Holden 37 years ago. He leaves his loving wife of...

Ronald M.  Goldberg

Ronald M. Goldberg

Sep 18, 2016

Biography MILFORD – Ronald M. Goldberg, 78, died on Sunday, September 18th, at the Milford Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Rita (Sulkes) Goldberg; a son, Richard Goldberg, and his wife, Ann of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Stephanie Goldberg and her husband, Peter Padavano of Shrewsbury; a sister-in-law, Jude Sulkes of Wayland; and...

Edith I. (Potash)  Miller

Edith I. (Potash) Miller

Sep 17, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Edith I. (Potash) Miller, age 95, passed away Saturday, September 17th. She was born in Russia in 1921 and came to the United States, settling in Worcester where she grew up, married and raised her family. She was the daughter of the late Isaac and Fannie (Barshop) Potash. She was the wife of the late Joseph Miller....

Harvey A.  Jacobson

Harvey A. Jacobson

Sep 17, 2016

Biography WORCESTER – Harvey A. Jacobson, 80, died at the Jewish Healthcare Center on Saturday, September 17th, following a long illness. He leaves two sons, Steven Jacobson and his wife, Jo Hanah and Andrew Jacobson and his wife, Cynthia both of Charlotte, NC; and five grandchildren, Caitlin, Paige, Madeline, Maxwell and Samuel. He was predeceased by his brother, Milton Jacobson...

James Thomas  Blodgett

James Thomas Blodgett

Sep 16, 2016

James Thomas Blodgett was born September 15, 1916 and died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones at age 100 years, and one day. He was a graduate of Worcester Academy, Bowdoin College and Harvard Medical School.  From Medical school he entered World War II earning all five European Theater Campaign Medals from the US Army, plus one from Britain....

Robert C.  Dwelly

Robert C. Dwelly

Sep 16, 2016

BARRE – Robert C. Dwelly IV, CPA, MST, ChFC, PFS, 52, died peacefully at his home in Barre. He was born in Worcester, the son of Phyllis A. (Urban) and the late Robert C. Dwelly III. He was a lifelong Barre resident. Robert is survived by his loving mother, Phyllis A. (Urban) Dwelly of Barre; his uncles, Lance Foss of...

Astride  Zelmenis

Astride Zelmenis

Sep 14, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - Astride Zelmenis, 75, of the Jefferson section of Holden, passed away on September 14, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the direction of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Qinghua  Liu

Qinghua Liu

Sep 10, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - Qinghua Liu, 75, of Holden passed away on September 10, 2016 at Vira Hospital of Western Mass.Funeral arrangements were private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Bernard 'Bucky'  Noar

Bernard 'Bucky' Noar

Sep 10, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Bernard "Bucky" Noar, 81, of 7627 Northport Drive, Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Worcester, died on Saturday, September 10, at Rose Monahan Hospice Residence. Born and raised in Worcester, Bucky was the son of Abraham and Anne (Koogle) Noar He maintained a summer residence in Holden after he moved to Boynton Beach, FL many years ago. Bucky...

Rita A. (Benoit)  Mullen

Rita A. (Benoit) Mullen

Sep 9, 2016

Life Legacy RUTLAND - Rita A. (Benoit) Mullen-Cerrone, 94, of Rutland, died on Friday, September 9, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her family.  She leaves two sons, James W. Mullen and his wife, Arline of Spencer, and Jack M. Mullen and his wife, Kelly of Rutland; two daughters, Janice A. and her husband, Arnold B. Childs of...

Helen R. (Mccauley)  Breault

Helen R. (Mccauley) Breault

Sep 7, 2016

TEMPLETON – Helen R. (McCauley) Breault, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 with her beloved family by her bedside. She was born in Worcester, one of 10 children to the late William A. and Myra Elva (Elliott) McCauley. Helen was raised in Holden and later lived in Oakham for many years before moving to Templeton...

Anne S. (Richardson)  Mason

Anne S. (Richardson) Mason

Sep 4, 2016

PRINCETON - Anne S. Mason, 76, died on Sunday, September 4, 2016, after a mercifully short struggle with lung cancer. Anne is survived by her husband and best friend of 52 years, Robert G., and their sons, Robert and his daughter, Paisley, and Russell (Rud) and his wife, Julie and their children, Elijah, Judith and Thomas.  She also leaves two...

Lois M. (Griffin)  Love

Lois M. (Griffin) Love

Sep 2, 2016

Lois M, Love, 88, formerly of Rutland and Paxton, passed away September 2, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lois was born September 16, 1927 in Holden, daughter of Bill and Julia Griffin. The family lived in the home right next to Griffin’s Garage, known to everyone in Rutland. Lois’ life was filled with family and very close...

Samuel F.H.  Goodwin

Samuel F.H. Goodwin

Sep 2, 2016

OAKHAM/PAXTON – Samuel F.H. Goodwin, 83, died peacefully at home under the care of his family on Friday, September 2, 2016. He was born in Worcester, the son of Gladys (Clayton) and Haven W. Goodwin.  He lived in Oakham for most of his life before moving to Paxton in 2008. Sam is survived by his loving and devoted wife of...

Lawrence F. 'Larry'  Vigeant

Lawrence F. 'Larry' Vigeant

Sep 1, 2016

HOLDEN - Lawrence F. "Larry" Vigeant, 64, passed away peacefully at home of pancreatic cancer on Thursday, September 1, 2016 with his loving family by his side. He was born and raised in Worcester a son of Gloria (Mangenello) Maurais and the late Francis Vigeant. Like many young men in the late 60's, Larry was drafted into the Army and...