Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Richard A.  Henderson

Richard A. Henderson

Feb 13, 2016

HOLDEN - Richard A. Henderson, 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 13, 2016 after an illness. He was born in Holden, the son of William T. and Helen A. (Keyser) and had lived most of his life in Holden. Richard was an engineer for 39 years at Norton Company/Saint-Gobain before retiring in...

Robert A.  Larson

Robert A. Larson

Feb 12, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - Robert A. Larson, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 12, 2016. He was born in Holden, the son of Einar and Ida P. (Hultin) Larson. He leaves his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley M. (Olson) Larson; two sons, Jeffrey R. Larson of Holden and David A. Larson his wife, Debra of Worcester; two...

Henry C. 'Hecky'  Oman

Henry C. 'Hecky' Oman

Feb 12, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - Henry "Hecky" Carl Oman passed away at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA on February 12, 2016, after a valiant fight against ALS. He was born in Holden, MA on January 10, 1955 to Henry S. Oman and Lillian (Jappinen) Oman and lived most of his life in Massachusetts and Vermont. He was an avid fisherman and...

Neil N.  Ault

Neil N. Ault

Feb 11, 2016

Biography HOLDEN - Dr. Neil N. Ault, 93, died peacefully in his sleep at home on February 11, 2016. Born March 31, 1922 in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Russell and Agnes (Meeks) Ault. Neil grew up and attended high school in Findlay, Ohio. It was there that he met the love of his life, Ruth Anne Hoffman. He served...

Marilyn L. (Gage)  Hyson

Marilyn L. (Gage) Hyson

Feb 10, 2016

HOLDEN - Marilyn L. (Gage) Hyson, 84, formerly of Leominster, died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Florida Hospital in Orlando. Born and raised in Leominster, Marilyn was the daughter of Walter E. and Evelyn (Johnson) Gage and lived the last 14 years in Holden. She leaves her beloved husband of 32 years, Warren C. Hyson, Sr.; six sons, Jon...

Carol E. (Belisle)  Ladner

Carol E. (Belisle) Ladner

Feb 9, 2016

HOLDEN/HYANNIS PORT - Carol E. (Belisle) Ladner, 67, formerly of Holden, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 after a courageous battle with vascular disease. Carol was born and raised in Holden, the daughter of Alexander J. and June E. (Erickson) Belisle and lived the last 29 years in Hyannis Port. She leaves her beloved husband of 48...

Ruth (Brookman)  Berman

Ruth (Brookman) Berman

Feb 9, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Ruth (Brookman) Berman, age 90, died in Framingham on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. She was the wife of Donald Berman who died in 2012. She leaves a daughter, Lynda Venet, wife of Harold Sock of Framingham; a son, Michael Berman of Fountain Valley, CA; a brother, Robert Brookman, and his wife Ellen of Providence, RI; two grandchildren,...

Ruth  Dubois

Ruth Dubois

Feb 9, 2016

Biography WORCESTER - Ruth Dubois, 93, of Worcester, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.Funeral arrangements are incomplete and under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Forrest 'Buzz' E.  Hawes

Forrest 'Buzz' E. Hawes

Feb 8, 2016

Biography LANCASTER - Forrest "Buzz" E. Hawes, Jr., 78, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Sterling Village after an illness. He was born in Roxbury, the son of Forrest E. Sr., and Dorothy M. (LeDoux) Hawes and had lived in Lancaster since 1967. He leaves his loving wife of 49 years, Pamela M. (Foss) Hawes; a niece, Cindy...

Ruth Esther (Patterson)  Temple

Ruth Esther (Patterson) Temple

Feb 8, 2016

HOLDEN - Ruth E. (Patterson) Temple, 94, died on February 8, 2016 at Holden Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility due to a lengthy illness. She was born in Quincy, on October 28, 1921, the daughter to the late Helen A. (Rogers) Patterson and Charles H. Patterson a World War I veteran of the Army 101st Engineers. As a child, Ruth...

Michael A.  Thebodo

Michael A. Thebodo

Feb 8, 2016

RUTLAND / HUBBARDSTON - The all too brief journey through life of Michael Andrew Thebodo, Jr., sadly ended on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the age of 34. Michael was born in Worcester and was raised in Hubbardston. Michael attended Quabbin Regional High School and through the years, held several sales jobs that he excelled at. It was said that…“He...

Earl C.  Kenneway

Earl C. Kenneway

Feb 8, 2016

SPENCER - Earl C. Kenneway, Jr., 78, died peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, following a period of declining health.  He was born in Holden, a son of the late Earl C. and Grace M. Howard. Earl was raised in Worcester and attended North High School.  At the age of 17, Earl enlisted...

Ida E. (Palumbo)  Julian

Ida E. (Palumbo) Julian

Feb 7, 2016

Respecting the wishes of Ida, services will be private. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the family lot at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Milford. Arrangements are under the care of the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Oliva Patient Comfort Fund, c/o Milford Regional...

Lawrence H.  Cournoyer

Lawrence H. Cournoyer

Feb 5, 2016

PAXTON - Lawrence H. Cournoyer, 76, of Paxton, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2016 at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Holden, Lawrence was the son of Alfred E. and Antonette A. (Antinerella) Cournoyer and was a lifelong resident of Paxton. He leaves his best friend and wife of 41 years, Louise A. (Hamel) Green Cournoyer; six...

Henry T. Nosel

Henry T. Nosel

Feb 1, 2016

HOLDEN - Henry T. Nosel, 95, formerly of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center, West Boylston. He was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Joseph and Sophie (Modzelewski) Nosel. Henry graduated from Commerce High School. For more than 30 years, Henry worked as a machinist and...

Erick R.  Williams

Erick R. Williams

Feb 1, 2016

STERLING - Erick Roger Williams, 50, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Keystone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Clinton, the son of E. Roger Williams of Sterling and the late Natalie E. (Musche) Williams. In addition to his father, Erick leaves his brother, Ernest “Chip” Williams, Jr. and his wife, Sandie of Pittsburgh; his sister,...

Clyde W.  Magaw

Clyde W. Magaw

Jan 31, 2016

PRINCETON - Clyde MaGaw's life was the true definition of well lived. A man who was successful in business, traveled the world and was a cherished friend to so many, Clyde tried to live each day to the fullest. On Sunday, January 31, 2016, while Clyde was attending a theatrical production, which was one of his favorite pastimes, he was...

Richard A.  Dell

Richard A. Dell

Jan 28, 2016

STERLING/GARDNER - Richard A. Dell, 70, of Sterling, passed away peacefully with his loving wife Pamela by his side on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Born and raised in Gardner, Rick was the son of Albert E. and Florence Mae (Bailey) Dell and lived the last 21 years in Sterling. He leaves his...

Robert  M. David

Robert M. David

Jan 28, 2016

Biography LANCASTER / WORCESTER - Robert M. David, 57, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Memorial Campus from pneumonia. He was born in Leominster, the son of George O. and June A. (Burns) David and had lived most of his life in Lancaster before moving to Worcester. He leaves three sisters, Gail David and her...

Joseph S.  Jennette

Joseph S. Jennette

Jan 27, 2016

HOLDEN - Joseph S. Jennette, 88, a great and humble man, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Falmouth on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was born in Worcester on December 21, 1927, the son of Salvatore and Margaret (Stevens) Jennette and lived most of his life in Jefferson before recently moving from...