Obituaries

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Spyridon  Pantos

Spyridon Pantos

Apr 1, 2016

Biography TARPON SPRINGS, FL/WORCESTER – Spyridon Pantos, 92, formerly of Worcester, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. His wife of 42 years, Catherine (Rizou) Pantos, died in 2001. He leaves his two sons, Michael S. Pantos and his wife, Ann Marie of Rutland and Teddy Pantos of Tarpon Springs, FL; four sisters, Elli Pantos-Kiostigianni DMD,...

Rita C. (Wiwatowski)  Zawalich

Rita C. (Wiwatowski) Zawalich

Apr 1, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - Rita C. (Wiwatowski) Zawalich, 83, died peacefully on Friday morning, April 1, 2016 at Oakdale Nursing Center, West Boylston, where she had been so lovingly cared for over the past six years.  She was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of the late Paul and Caroline (Puzcka) Wiwatowski. Rita graduated from Commerce High School and then...

Elaine (Daniels)  Ebert

Elaine (Daniels) Ebert

Mar 31, 2016

Biography OAKHAM - Elaine (Daniels) Ebert, formerly of Rutland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her cherished family. She was born in West Boylston, a daughter of the late Henry G. and Winnie Mae (Boyer) Daniels. Elaine was raised in Upton and graduated from Quinsigamond College. Elaine spent the early...

Jael G.  Deoliveira

Jael G. Deoliveira

Mar 31, 2016

LANCASTER - Jael G. DeOliveira, 81, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016, under the loving care of her family and the staff at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Born in Castro, Parana Brazil, Jael was the daughter of Antonio Goncalves and Durvalina DePaula Oliveira, and lived many years in Cruzeiro do Oeste, Brazil before moving...

Henry  Arguijo

Henry Arguijo

Mar 31, 2016

RUTLAND – Henry Arguijo, 72, a retired Worcester Police detective, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester after several months of declining health. He was born in Pleasanton, TX, a son of the late Refugio and Esperanza (Perez) Arguijo. Following Henry’s birth, the family relocated to California and settled in Stockton. After his graduation...

Thomas J.  O'Neill

Thomas J. O'Neill

Mar 30, 2016

WORCESTER - Thomas J. O'Neill, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Michael and Helen (O’Leary) O’Neill and had lived most of his life in Worcester before moving to Clearwater, Florida in 1999. He leaves his son, Dennis O’Neill and...

Jeffrey E.  Cranson

Jeffrey E. Cranson

Mar 29, 2016

STERLING - Jeffrey Edwin Cranson, who departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, was known by many and loved by all. An avid outdoorsman and traveler, Jeff was always one to share in a laugh, pass along a kind word, or listen with compassion. His love of the outdoors was only surpassed by his love for family and...

Florence C. (Christopulos)  Patterson

Florence C. (Christopulos) Patterson

Mar 29, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Florence C. (Christopulos) Patterson, 97, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Christ and Tassia (Demeter) Christopulos, Sr. of Buzzards Bay, MA. Florence was a graduate of Bourne Public Schools and LaSalle College. She met her beloved late husband, Charles W. Patterson, while he was a student at Harvard University....

Janice M. (Spadola)  Laliberte

Janice M. (Spadola) Laliberte

Mar 28, 2016

WORCESTER - Janice M. (Spadola) Laliberte, 76, passed away from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday, March 28, 2016. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Billi) Spadola and had graduated from Commerce High School in 1958. She worked for more than 30 years at Central One Federal Credit Union in Shrewsbury and retired...

Germaine J.(Courteau)  Sesin

Germaine J.(Courteau) Sesin

Mar 28, 2016

Biography HOLDEN, MA / DOVER - Germaine J. (Courteau) Sesin, 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dover, a daughter of the late George and Emma (Grenier) Courteau and was a lifelong resident until relocating to Jefferson and Holden, MA three years...

Helen 'Minnie' F.  (Grieco) Groccia

Helen 'Minnie' F. (Grieco) Groccia

Mar 28, 2016

HOLDEN - Helen "Minnie" F. (Grieco) Groccia, 93, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2016 under the loving care of her family and the staff at Oakdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Boylston. Born and raised in Worcester, Helen was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Constantino and Gilda (Frongillo) Grieco and lived 31 years in...

Elizabeth A.  Vadnais

Elizabeth A. Vadnais

Mar 27, 2016

BOYLSTON - Elizabeth “Betty” A. Vadnais, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 27, 2016 after an illness. She was born in West Boylston, the daughter of Rene R. and Adele (Babeau) Vadnais and had lived in Worcester and Shrewsbury before moving to Boylston in 1978. Betty was a postal worker for 15...

Sarah (Taft)  Lipson

Sarah (Taft) Lipson

Mar 27, 2016

Biography WORCESTER – Sarah Edith (Taft) Sylvetsky Lipson, age 94, died on Sunday, March 27th at her residence. Her second husband, Reuben Lipson, died in 1980, her first husband, Irving Sylvetsky in 1959. She leaves her long time companion, Max Bernstein; four sons, Barry Sylvetsky and his wife, Amy of Boca Raton, FL, Howard Sylvetsky and his wife, Helen of...

Joseph 'Skip' A.  Brideau

Joseph 'Skip' A. Brideau

Mar 26, 2016

Biography GRAFTON/DUDLEY – Joseph “Skip” A. Brideau, Jr., 72, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and close friends on Saturday, March 26, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Gardner, the son of Joseph A. Brideau, Sr. and Charlotte (Forest) Jaillet. Joseph was a very proud papa and cherished every moment with his...

Beverly A. (Varney)  Tribandis

Beverly A. (Varney) Tribandis

Mar 25, 2016

WORCESTER/HOLDEN - Beverly A. (Varney) "Bubbles" Tribandis, 87, wife of the late Albin J. Tribandis, died March 25, 2016, at Shrewsbury Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her children by her side, after a long journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Beverly was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of Robert E. and Josephine (Perriello) Varney. After marrying Albie in 1952, she...

Kiriaki (Zahariadis)  Fotiadis

Kiriaki (Zahariadis) Fotiadis

Mar 23, 2016

Biography WEST BOYLSTON - Kiriaki (Zahariadis) Fotiadis, 86, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.  Kiriaki was born in Novi Gargi, Georgia, Russia, the daughter of Kyriakos and Agape Zahariadis. With World War II looming in 1939, Kiriaki, at the age of nine, immigrated with her family...

Mary E. (Biggins)  Taft

Mary E. (Biggins) Taft

Mar 23, 2016

MADISON, WI- Mary E. (Biggins) Taft, 63, entered her Eternal Rest March, 23, 2016 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, WI, in the loving care of her transplant team and surrounded by family. Born to the late Eleanor Rose (Wasgatt) Biggins and Thomas Joseph Biggins, Jr. in Worcester, MA on January 31, 1953, Mary was the oldest of...

William R. Carrick

William R. Carrick

Mar 23, 2016

Included among Bill's Friends of many years including, John Adam, Jr., John Andreoli, Martha Aney, Mike Angelini, Hans Badertscher, John Bassette, Tom Benet, Harry Bradlee, Rick Crocker, Jill Dagillis, AI Dumas, Chris and Sue Durham, Anthony Fulone, Brian and Lynn Gagan, Bob and Lois Green, Val James, Carl and Marianne Johnson, Mel and Carrie Kirk, Ann Lisi, Robert Moore, Tara...

Mark W.  Montagna

Mark W. Montagna

Mar 22, 2016

STERLING/LEOMINSTER – Mark W. Montagna, 50, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital after being defeated by mental illness. He was born in Westfield, the son of Alfred P. and Helen E. (Carney) Montagna and had lived in Sterling before moving to Leominster over 15 years ago. Mark graduated from Wachusett Regional High School then in...

Richard A.  Kortes

Richard A. Kortes

Mar 21, 2016

Biography RUTLAND - Richard A.Kortes, 69, of Rutland, died on March 21, 2016.He was born in Worcester, the son of Arthur and Matilda G. (Zemaitis) Kortes.  He was a postal employee for many years retiring as a maintenance supervisor.Funeral arrangements are private and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.