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Beverley J. Pope
Jun 11, 2024
FAIRHAVEN - Beverley Jane (Logan) Pope, 95, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, formerly of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away at home with her daughter, Nancy and grandchildren, Rachel and Jon by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 67 years, Herbert W. Pope, who passed away in November of 2019. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude...
Adele (Cohen) Firshein
Jun 11, 2024
WORCESTER – Adele (Cohen) Firshein, age 91, died quickly and peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, Mass after a period of declining health. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Adele was the daughter of Pincus and Sarah Cohen. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from New York University, and eventually a Masters...
Bradford F. Hawley
Jun 10, 2024
West Boylston - Bradford F. Hawley, 97, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 10, 2024. Born and raised in Holden, Brad was the son of C. Freeman and E. Constance (Newell) Hawley and lived for the last 70 years in West Boylston. His first wife, Nancy (Dunbar) Hawley, predeceased him in 2010 after 56 years of marriage. Brad...
Mary V. (Rasku) Pelton
Jun 4, 2024
WORCESTER – Mary V. (Rasku) Pelton, age 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 4th at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Rutland, Mary was the daughter of W. Arthur and I. Mary (Gedenberg) Rasku. Mary was a member of the first graduating class of Wachusett Regional High School in 1955. She...
Sharon Ralph Mcmanus
Jun 4, 2024
Holden- Sharon Ralph McManus, born on September 29, 1940, in Rochester, NY was the daughter of the late Kenneth T. and Mary Shaw Ralph. Sharon passed away peacefully on June 4, 2024, surrounded by her family, reuniting with her husband Bud who predeceased her in 2017. Sharon married Bud in 1963 in Florida and together over the years they lived...
Norman C. Simo
Jun 4, 2024
WORCESTER - Norman C. Simo, 95, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, after several years of declining health. Norman was born on January 28, 1929 in Permet, Albania to Koci Gus and Hariklia (Adams) Simo. His wife, Gloria "Glozie" (Treska) Simo passed away on February 14, 2022. Norman graduated from Commerce High School in1949 and shortly...
Robert F. "Bubba" Adams
Jun 3, 2024
Robert F. Adams, “Bubba”, 94, beloved husband of the late Catherine (Simpson) Adams, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. Born and raised in Killingly, CT, he was a son of the late Ernest and Vera (Cameron) Adams. Bob was educated in Danielson, CT and graduated from East Hartford High School....
Charles R. Erickson
Jun 1, 2024
Charles R. Erickson, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital. Born and raised in Holden, he was the son of Anna (Henrickson) Erickson and the late Hilding R. Erickson. He will be remembered at the Registry of Motor Vehicles where he was a record keeper and clerk for many years. He graduated from Wachusett...
Chandra L. (Smith) Bratko-Mange
Jun 1, 2024
WELLS, ME/HOLDEN, MA – Chandra L. (Smith) Bratko-Mange, age 65, passed away on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Born in Holden, she was the daughter of the late Chandler and Conjetta (McQuaid) Smith. Chandra grew up in Holden, graduating from the Wachusett Regional High School, class of 1977. She...
Kathleen A. Ruziak
May 31, 2024
Sterling - Kathleen A. (Clemence) Ruziak, 76, beloved wife of Vincent Ruziak, Sr., passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 31, 2024, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster Campus. She will be lovingly missed and remembered by her husband of 53 years, Vincent Ruziak, Sr. of Sterling; her son, Vincent Ruziak Jr., and his wife, Heather of...
Raymond E. Morin
May 30, 2024
WEST BOYLSTON – Raymond E. Morin, age 98, died peacefully on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of his family. Born in Laconia, NH, Ray was the son of Edward and Odile (Chabot) Morin. Ray worked for many years as a printer at Colonial Press. He was an avid...
Deborah Leigh Magnuson
May 28, 2024
PAXTON - Deborah Leigh (Mahoney) Magnuson died on Tuesday, May 28 after a 23-year battle with Scleroderma and a 2 month hospitalization at UMass Memorial - University Campus. Born in Brighton and raised in Natick, Debbie was predeceased by her parents Francis and Ann (Lowry) Mahoney, and her younger sister Maryann. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love for...
Carol Dorothy Marion
May 24, 2024
Carol's service will be live-streamed Thursday, May 30th at 11:00 am at the link below: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a2405337618089 Holden - Carol D. (Froggatt) Marion, 79, of Holden, passed away peacefully at home, with her husband Phil by her side on May 24, 2024. Born in Worcester on January 26, 1945, she was the daughter of John and Phyllis Froggatt. She leaves behind...
Ilene R. Burwick
May 23, 2024
Ilene's service will be live-streamed at 11: 00 am, Sunday, May 26th and available afterwards at the link below: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24052888149543 LEXINGTON - llene (Rose) Burwick, 78, of Lexington, MA, beloved wife of Stanley Burwick of 52 years passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Lahey Hospital with her family by her side. Ilene was born in Hartford on...
Edward S. Ganek
May 23, 2024
WORCESTER - Edward S. Ganek, 96, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Caplin) Ganek. Born and raised in Boston, Ed was the son of Louis and Fanny (Schlane) Ganek and lived the last 70 years in Worcester. Ed was the loving father of Laura Dunlap...
Marion "Susie" (Eisenberg) Hodes
May 22, 2024
WORCESTER - Marion Selma “Susie” (Eisenberg) Hodes died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in Worcester, Massachusetts. She suffered from Alzheimer’s Disease for many years. Susie grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and respected and loved her parents, Adolph and Mollie Eisenberg, and adored her brother, Norman. She experienced a robust extended family life and had a close connection with her cousins,...
Aerial C. Ward
May 20, 2024
Worcester – Aerial C. (Burnell) Ward, 71, died peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Christopher House Rehabilitation Center, Worcester. She was born and raised in Holden, the daughter of Edward and Lois (Perkins) Burnell. Aerial graduated from Wachusett High School and later Salter Secretarial School. She worked at the former Thom McAn for several years and later devoted 20...
Alice E. Holland
May 18, 2024
Alice E. (Hunt) Holland, 95, of Paxton and Worcester, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. Born in Worcester, Alice was the daughter of John S. Hunt and Gertrude (Wright) Hunt. She was a 1945 graduate of Shrewsbury High School. In 1955, she moved to Worcester, and in 1970, to Paxton, where she lived until recently relocating back to Worcester....
Jean M. Wardzala
May 17, 2024
Jean M. Wardzala, 92, of Paxton, passed away on May 17, 2024, joining our Heavenly Father. She was the loving and wonderful wife of Edward M. Wardzala. She was born in Worcester on January 6, 1932, the daughter of Alice and George Favreau. Jean graduated from the Classical High School and later earned a bachelor's degree in education from Worcester...
Robert D. Woodland
May 15, 2024
Robert D. Woodland, 79, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024. Born and raised in Worcester to George and Mary Woodland, Robert was a cherished member of the community. He was a devoted member of the Chaffin Congregational Church in Holden, where he built lasting friendships and contributed to the spiritual life of the congregation. As an esteemed...
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