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John D.  Hamilton

John D. Hamilton

Dec 23, 2015

WORCESTER – John D. Hamilton, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 under the loving care of his family and the staff of the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Born in Glasgow, Scotland and raised in Manchester, CT, John was the son of James and Isabelle (Drawbell) Hamilton, and lived in Worcester, MA for 53 years....

Ramazan 'Ray'  Cevik

Ramazan 'Ray' Cevik

Dec 20, 2015

Biography PAXTON – Ramazan “Ray” Cevik, 44, passed away on Sunday, December 20, at his home surrounded by friends and family, after a three year battle with stomach cancer. Born on January 4, 1971 in Marmaris, Turkey, he was the son of Nadir and Zeliha Cevik. After completing technical school and serving in the Turkish Army, Ramazan joined his brother...

Mary P. (Nee)  Cappuccio

Mary P. (Nee) Cappuccio

Dec 20, 2015

HUBBARDSTON / FAIRHAVEN - Mary P. (Nee) Cappuccio, 89, of Fairhaven, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 20, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Her husband of 55 years, Michael A. Cappuccio, died in 2002. She leaves her children: Mary L. Hagstrom and her husband, Conrad of Millbury, Elda C. Mahoney and her husband, Richard of Brockton and...

Robert T.  Nanof

Robert T. Nanof

Dec 20, 2015

WEST BOYLSTON/PAXTON – Robert T. Nanof, 83, of West Boylston, passed away with his loving family by his side on Sunday morning, December 20, 2015 at UMass Memorial Healthcare in Worcester. Born in Holden and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of Victor S. and Artemis (Van) Nanof and lived 50 years in Paxton moving to West Boylston in...

Robert J.  Erickson

Robert J. Erickson

Dec 19, 2015

WEST BROOKFIELD - Robert J. Erickson, 81, of West Brookfield, formerly of Holden, died on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Quabog Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield after a long illness. Bob was born in Holden, a son of Eskel and Ingrid (Bjorklund) Erickson. He graduated from Holden High School and began his career as a self-employed building...

Paul J.  Buerlen

Paul J. Buerlen

Dec 19, 2015

RUTLAND/NATICK – Paul J. Buerlen passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Paul’s wife and children were by his side. His determination to stay strong and courageous, since his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in 2012, was admired by his family and friends. Paul will be sorely missed by his wife, Rachel H. (Hollerorth) Buerlen; his son, Jason...

Bruce T.  Allen

Bruce T. Allen

Dec 18, 2015

A memorial service for Bruce will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Greendale People's Church, 25 Francis Street, Worcester. A private committal service will be held at a later date. It was Bruce’s wish was to omit flowers and make Memorial Contributions to: Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Memorial Contributions, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA...

Jean Marilyn (Lowell)  Spofford

Jean Marilyn (Lowell) Spofford

Dec 17, 2015

Biography HOLDEN - Jean Marilyn (Lowell) Spofford, 87, of Holden, passed away on December 17, 2015.A private graveside service was held on December 22, at Grove Cemetery, Main Street, Holden.

James  E. White

James E. White

Dec 15, 2015

Life Legacy STERLING - James E. White, 79, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Theodore C. and Elizabeth M. (O'Brien) White.   His loving wife of 34 years, Dorothea L. (Bassios) White, passed away in 1998. He leaves two sons,...

Carolyn 'Carrie'    Dolmat

Carolyn 'Carrie' Dolmat

Dec 15, 2015

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Gail E. (Hamilton)  Lamoureux

Gail E. (Hamilton) Lamoureux

Dec 15, 2015

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Claire  Rangnow

Claire Rangnow

Dec 13, 2015

Life Legacy WEST BOYLSTON - Claire Rangnow, 95, a resident of the Briarwood community and formerly of Portsmouth, NH, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 13, 2015.  She was born in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Adolph and Carolyn (Hasenfus) Rangnow.   Claire began a 27-year career as a service club director for the United States Air Force...

George P.  Chelio

George P. Chelio

Dec 13, 2015

Biography WORCESTER - George P. Chelio, 58, passed away after a short illness on Sunday, December 13, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was born in Worcester, a son of Paul and Hope (Janollari) Chelio. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Linda M. (Haywood) Chelio; a son, Stephen P. and a daughter, Sarah M. Chelio both of...

Thomas Roberts Paxman

Thomas Roberts Paxman

Dec 10, 2015

WEST BOYLSTON - Thomas R. Paxman, 82, a resident of the Briarwood Community and formerly of Natick, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington, DC, a son of the late Thomas D. and Harriet (Roberts) Paxman. Raised in Bethesda, Maryland, Tom attended local schools and graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase...

Adelheid 'Heidi' D (Korcz)  Murray

Adelheid 'Heidi' D (Korcz) Murray

Dec 10, 2015

STERLING -  Adelheid “Heidi” (Korcz) Davidonis Murray, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 in her own home within the loving care of her family. She was born in Eglosheim, Germany, a daughter of the late Wilhelm and Marie (Panchyrz) Korcz.   Heidi was educated in Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1951. She settled in Framingham and...

Shirley (Ebenstein)  Garshman

Shirley (Ebenstein) Garshman

Dec 8, 2015

Biography WORCESTER – Shirley R. (Ebenstein) Garshman, 92, of Lincoln, MA died on Tuesday, December 8th.   Shirley will be remembered for her deep, unfailing love and commitment to her family, brilliant intellect, and lifelong pursuit of all knowledge.   She leaves her daughter, Dr. Jennifer Garshman­Hertzel, her son­in­law, Daniel Hertzel, and her two grandchildren, Hannah Rose Hertzel and Samuel Henry Hertzel...

Harold A. Moulton

Harold A. Moulton

Dec 7, 2015

HOLDEN - Harold A. Moulton, Jr. 90, died peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the Vibra Hospital, Leicester. He was born in Shrewsbury, a son of the late Harold A. Moulton, Sr. and Clara (Caulfield) Moulton. Harold graduated from North Brookfield school system and attained a Bachelors degree from Boston University School of Management. He was a proud Navy...

Micia 'Mitch'  Gartsu

Micia 'Mitch' Gartsu

Dec 6, 2015

Biography WORCESTER - Micia “Mitch” Gartsu, 85, of Worcester passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 6, 2015. His wife, Kathryn (Ventresca) Guglielmello died in 1981. Born in Woonsocket, RI a son of George and Sophia (Dima) Gartsu, he graduated from the former Commerce High School and worked for many years as a sales manager for two...

Jamie L.  Peters

Jamie L. Peters

Dec 5, 2015

Biography WORCESTER - Jamie L. Peters, 37 of Worcester passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2015. Born in Worcester a daughter of Jonathan E. and Catherine M. (Ohman) Peters. In addition to her parents, she leaves a brother, Jonathan P. Peters of Holden; a sister, Cindy Murphy of Los Angeles, maternal grandfather, Philip Ohman, sister-in-law, Kristy Murphy, Aunts, Gayle Ohman,...

Jeanette Lenora (Arell)  Morin

Jeanette Lenora (Arell) Morin

Dec 5, 2015

Life Legacy LEOMINSTER – Jeanette Lenora (Arell) Morin, 98, of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 5, 2015 in the presence of her loving family at the Life Care Center of Leominster. She was the devoted wife for 70 years of Joseph (Armand) R. Morin.   Born in Worcester and raised in Jefferson, Jeanette was the daughter of Louis A....