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Elaine Alma 'Mickey' Laukaitis
Jul 27, 2015
WORCESTER – Elaine “Mickey” A. Laukaitis, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in the company of friends and loved ones. She was born in Millbury, the daughter of William L., Sr. and Hazel (Hart) Charpentier and had lived in Worcester since 1961. Mickey’s loving husband of 50 years, Alphonse G. Laukaitis, passed...
Lois R. (Baylin) Black
Jul 27, 2015
Biography WESTBOROUGH – Lois R. (Baylin) Black, 95, died on Monday, July 27, 2015 in Beaumont Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She leaves two daughters, Laurie, wife of Marvin S. Silver and Julia, wife of Dennis Geran both of Westborough; a sister, Reisa, wife of Michael Temkin of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Jessica, and her husband Ryan Straw of Charlestown, A.J....
Clyde C. Palmer
Jul 24, 2015
Sterling - Clyde C. Palmer, 89, died at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, July 24, 2015. Mr. Palmer was born in North Adams, son of the late William T. and Vivien (Cobleigh) Palmer, and grew up in Sterling. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Faythe (Brown) Palmer; a son, Barry Palmer and his wife, Paula, a...
Delmore Cohen
Jul 24, 2015
Biography SUTTON - Delmore Cohen, 81 of Sutton, died on Friday, July 24, 2015 in UMass Memorial Healthcare, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Linda (Barrette) Cohen of Sutton; a son, Mitchell Cohen of Manchaug and his daughter, Teresa wife of Gerald Hastings of Auburn. He was predeceased by his brother, Milton Cohen. Delmore was born...
Samuel B. Kaplan
Jul 23, 2015
Biography WORCESTER - Samuel B. Kaplan, 98, a native of Worcester, son of Abraham and Rebecca (Brodinsky) Kaplan, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 23. Sam (aka “Bae") was born March 10, 1917, the youngest of six Kaplan siblings. He graduated from Worcester Tech in 1939 and then worked for Sikorsky Aircraft in Hartford CT where he met...
Robert A. Brock
Jul 23, 2015
Biography GARDNER - Robert A. Brock, 72, a longtime resident of Gardner, died on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Bob was the son of William E. and Madeline B. (Flint) Brock. He leaves a daughter, Cheryl A. Toland of Jackson, Wyoming; a granddaughter, Anika L. Toland;...
Evelyn R. (Berglund) Frederickson
Jul 22, 2015
HOLDEN - Evelyn R. (Berglund) Frederickson of Holden, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Evelyn was the daughter of Sven G. and Anna E. (Mollberg) Berglund and lived many years in Holden. Her beloved husband of 60 years, Tul R. Frederickson died in 2012. She leaves a son,...
Jeffrey B. Own
Jul 20, 2015
STERLING – Jeffrey B. Drown, 75, of Sterling, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Monday, July 20, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus. Born in Holden, Jeff was the son of Clayton T. and Edna (Size) Drown and lived 51 years in Sterling. Jeff graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1960...
Ann (Hurwitz) Elkins
Jul 19, 2015
Biography WORCESTER – Ann Pearl (Hurwitz) Elkins, 80, died in UMass Memorial Healthcare, on Sunday, July 19th. She leaves her companion of 30 years, Jack J. Reiff; her three children, Cheryl, wife of William Pigott of Coxsackie, NY, Andrew Elkins and his wife, Tricia of Worcester, and Staci, wife of Darren Landress of Chelmsford; six grandchildren, Nicole, Alex, Jessica, Katie,...
Marcia Southwell Dean
Jul 18, 2015
PRINCETON – Dr. Marcia Southwell Dean, 64, passed away at home on July 18, 2015 after several months of illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born in Middletown, NY on September 9, 1950, Marcia was the second of four children and the only daughter of the late Richard Bull and Ann Herbert Southwell. While she was...
Richard J. Ferris
Jul 17, 2015
WORCESTER – Richard J. Ferris, Jr., 73, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus. He was born in Worcester, the son of Richard J., Sr. and Phyllis A. (Trudell) Ferris and had lived most of his life in Worcester. He leaves his loving wife of 51 years, Joan L. (McGann) Ferris; four sons,...
Kathleen M. Scavone
Jul 17, 2015
HOLDEN – Kathleen Mary (Foley) Scavone, 62, passed away at home with her companion, Robert by her side on Friday, July 17, 2015 after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Edmund F. Foley and lived in Worcester before moving to Holden. She leaves her best friend and companion of many years, Robert L. McGourty;...
Florika Agoti
Jul 16, 2015
Biography WORCESTER - Florika "Dhoksi" Dragoti, 93, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Her husband, Andrea Dragoti, died in 1979. She was born in Korce, Albania, a daughter of Naum and Nastasi (Kocaqi) Zhaka and lived in Worcester for 16 years. She leaves 2 sons, Petraq Dragoti of Worcester and Vasillaq Dragoti in Albania; 4 grandchildren and 3 great...
Jeffrey M. Bellrose
Jul 16, 2015
RUTLAND – Jeffrey M. Bellrose, 70, passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2015 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family and close friends who loved and respected him. He was born in Holden, the son of Ernest “Pete” J. and Florence “Bonnie” E. (Dransfield) Bellrose and had lived in Holden before moving to Rutland. He leaves a...
Edna M. (Webber) Gledhill Cannell
Jul 12, 2015
HOLDEN – Edna M. (Webber) Gledhill Cannell, 98, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of W. Emerson and Gertrude M. (Harvey) Webber. She grew up attending public schools in West Boylston and then Auburn. She was a High School of Commerce Class...
Natalie E. (Wilson) Andrysick
Jul 8, 2015
PRINCETON-Natalie E. (Wilson) Andrysick, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 in the loving care of her cherished family. She was born in Waltham, a daughter of the late Lelan H. and Margaret (Simpson) Wilson. Tina, as she was lovingly referred to by her family, graduated from Wayland High School and attended Framingham State College. She worked for...
Eva Vegh Varhalmi
Jul 7, 2015
WORCESTER – Eva Vegh Varhalmi died Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in St. Francis Nursing Home. Eva would have turned 85 years old this October. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Varhalmi; her beloved sister, Elisabeth V. Lorincz, with whom she lived; and her brother-in-law, Sandor Lorincz. She leaves behind nephews, Lad and Alex Lorincz and...
Gary S. Clark
Jul 7, 2015
HOLDEN - Surrounded by his beloved wife and three wonderful daughters, Gary Steven Clark, 55, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, where he had been so lovingly cared for in his last days. His recent diagnosis a few short weeks ago has made his passing all the more difficult. Born and raised...
Karl T. Lavallee
Jul 6, 2015
HOLDEN - Karl T. Lavallee, 88, a longtime Holden resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Rose Monahan Hospice Residence, Worcester. Born in Worcester, Karl was one of nine children of Oscar and Katherine (Moriarty) Lavallee, and grew up on Eureka Street in a home built by his father. Karl was a 17-year-old Saint John’s High...
Steven H. Dewitt
Jul 5, 2015
Biography HOLDEN - Steven H. DeWitt, 43, of Holden, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Lake Ave., Worcester. Steve was born and raised in Holden the son of Richard H. and Georgianna (Angelo) DeWitt. He is survived will be lovingly missed by his wife of 20 years, Jennifer H. (Cross) DeWitt; three children,...
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