Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Phyllis L. (Rezeszotarski)  Bolduc

Phyllis L. (Rezeszotarski) Bolduc

Feb 26, 2016

RUTLAND – Phyllis L. (Rezeszotarski) Bolduc, 83, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center after an illness. She was born in Emmet, NE, the daughter of Gains and Ethel (Shrunk) Rezeszotarski and had lived in Nebraska before moving to Rutland sixty years ago. Phyllis was a claims representative for 30 years at the...

Robert V.  Johnson

Robert V. Johnson

Feb 26, 2016

Biography Robert V. Johnson, 89 Former Holden Selectman HOLDEN / PLYMOUTH - Robert V. Johnson, 89, formerly of Holden and now living in the Manomet section of Plymouth, passed away peacefully after a short illness at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth. He leaves his wife of almost 70 years, Jean Caro (Tidman) Johnson. He also leaves three daughters,...

Robert A.  Macnutt

Robert A. Macnutt

Feb 26, 2016

HOLDEN - Robert A. MacNutt, 83, died while vacationing with his wife, Elaine and their friends in Largo, Florida on February 26, following open heart surgery. Bob and Elaine celebrated 60 years of marriage in October 2015. In addition to his wife, Elaine (Johnson) MacNutt, he leaves his two children, Diane R. Landers and her husband, Philip of Wellesley and...

James C.  Taubert

James C. Taubert

Feb 25, 2016

STERLING – James C. Taubert, 50, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 25, 2016, after a long battle with brain cancer.  He was born in Worcester on August 6, 1965. He lived in Worcester until he was ten and then moved to Sterling where he spent the last 40 years in a town he loved. He is survived by...

Mary C. (Feeherry)  Bonina

Mary C. (Feeherry) Bonina

Feb 25, 2016

HOLDEN – Mary C. (Feeherry) Bonina, 95, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Thursday, February 25, 2016 after an illness. Born and raised in Worcester, Mary was the daughter of David and Julia E. (McCarthy) Feeherry and lived in Worcester until moving to Holden in 1994. Mary graduated from Commerce...

Janice B.  Dodge

Janice B. Dodge

Feb 24, 2016

STURBRIDGE – Janice B. Dodge-Renaud, 63, passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, February 24, 2016. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Norman C. and Greta S. (Oberg) Dodge and had lived in Paxton and Shrewsbury before moving to Sturbridge over 20 years ago. She leaves her loving husband of 18 years, Mark A. Renaud; her son, Gregory J....

Linda Sue (Rose)  Robbins

Linda Sue (Rose) Robbins

Feb 24, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Linda Sue (Rose) Robbins, 68, died unexpectedly in her sleep at her residence in Worcester on Wednesday, February 24th. She leaves her husband of 46 years, Arthur K. Robbins; four daughters, Mindy Jill Robbins, Laurie Robbins, wife of Robert Martin, Michelle Robbins and Jamie Robbins and her fiancé, Joe MacCormack; two brothers, David Rose and his wife,...

Domenic 'Don' R.  Mancini

Domenic 'Don' R. Mancini

Feb 24, 2016

Life Legacy PAXTON - Domenic “Don” Mancini, 71, of Paxton, passed away at home Wednesday morning, February 24, 2016, lovingly surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Judith (Reinhold) Mancini of Paxton; his three sons, Patrick Mancini, Donald Mancini and his wife, Tina all of Holden, and Brad Mancini of Paxton;...

Donald 'Duck' L.  Willett

Donald 'Duck' L. Willett

Feb 22, 2016

RUTLAND – Donald “Duck” L. Willett, 66, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – Memorial Campus after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Leroy E. and Elsie L. (Rondeau) Willett. He leaves his loving wife of over 18 years, Linda J. (Ottaviano) Willett; five children, Brian D. Willett of Oakham, Nicole...

Arthur J.  Borsky

Arthur J. Borsky

Feb 22, 2016

PRINCETON - Arthur Jay Borsky, 65, of Princeton, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital after a nearly two-year-long, hard-fought battle with leukemia. He was born in Washington, DC on April 10, 1950 to the late Rosalyn (Rosen) and Paul Borsky. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in Plainview, NY, received a...

Kathryn J. (Gambaccini)  Schnare

Kathryn J. (Gambaccini) Schnare

Feb 21, 2016

WORCESTER - Kathryn J. (Gambaccini) Schnare, 45, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Orange County, CA. She leaves her three beloved sons, Wayne “Dino” Schnare and his wife, Melissa, Shawn Schnare and his wife, Caitlyn, and Dominic Schnare, all of Worcester; her four grandchildren, Shawn Jr., Jayden, Gabriella and Roman. She also leaves a brother, Anthony Gambaccini...

Marian (Weiner)  Freeman

Marian (Weiner) Freeman

Feb 20, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Marian (Weiner) Freeman, 93, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Her husband, Bernard, predeceased her in 1975 and her partner of many years, Rocco predeceased her in 1995. Marian leaves her three sons, Kenneth Freeman and his wife, Randy of Kinnelon, NJ, Mark Freeman and his wife, Deborah of...

Margaret A. (Severance) Houle ''Peggy'' Forkner

Margaret A. (Severance) Houle ''Peggy'' Forkner

Feb 17, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Margaret A. “Peggy” (Severance) Houle Forkner, 87, of Worcester died peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in the loving care of her family and the staff at the Life Care Center of Auburn. Born and raised in Worcester, Peggy was the daughter of Percy W. and Margaret E. (Bergstrom) Severance and lived there all of her life.She...

Winifred (Parker) Streeter  Gutleber

Winifred (Parker) Streeter Gutleber

Feb 16, 2016

WESTMINSTER – Winifred “Winnie” A. (Parker) Streeter Gutleber, 89, a 60-year resident of Westminster, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family, the staff at Leominster Crossings and the staff with Compassus Hospice on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, after an illness. Born in Gardner and raised in Orange, Winnie was the daughter of Harry A. and Alice May...

Brian K.  Boucher

Brian K. Boucher

Feb 14, 2016

HUBBARDSTON - Brian K. Boucher, 51, passed away at Mass General Hospital on Sunday, February 14, 2016 after an illness. He was born in Groton, the son of the late John M. Boucher and had lived in Townsend for many years before moving to Hubbardston fourteen years ago. He leaves his wife of 12 years, Carol L. Curtis; his mother,...

Michael F.  Morrissey

Michael F. Morrissey

Feb 14, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - Michael F. Morrissey, 80, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born in Worcester, the son of John J. and Gertrude M. (Cronin) Morrissey. Mike was raised in Princeton and graduated from Holden High School where he was a three sport varsity player. He...

Gordon F.  Hohne

Gordon F. Hohne

Feb 13, 2016

HUBBARDSTON/WEST BOYLSTON - Gordon F. Hohne, 90, formerly of West Boylston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Overlook Masonic Healthcare Center in Charlton after an illness. Born in Worcester and raised in the Norton Village section of the city, Gordon was the son of German immigrants Fritz and Frida (Lucke) Hohne and lived 51 years in West...

Steven H.  Mann

Steven H. Mann

Feb 13, 2016

Life Legacy RUTLAND - Steven H. Mann of Rutland, beloved son, brother, husband and father, died at home on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at age 50. Steven was a lifetime resident of Rutland and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1983. He resided at Alta Vista Farm, the farm he grew up on. It was his world. He also...

Janet L. (Arnberg)  Sundquist

Janet L. (Arnberg) Sundquist

Feb 13, 2016

RUTLAND/HOLDEN - Janet L. (Arnberg) Sundquist, 82, of Rutland and formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 13, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester and  raised in the Greendale section of the city, Janet was the daughter of Victor N. and Asta V. (Olson) Arnberg and lived 44 years in Holden before...

Richard J.  Yakusik

Richard J. Yakusik

Feb 13, 2016

Biography LEOMINSTER - Richard J. Yakusik, 79, passed away in Florida on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He was born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, the son of Vincent “William” and Mary T. (Thomas) Yakusik and had lived in Leominster for over 50 years. He leaves three sons, Richard J., Michael and Steven Yakusik, all of Leominster; two daughters, Joanne...