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Mildred S. Bennett
Oct 10, 2026
WORCESTER - Mildred S. “Mickey” Bennett, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at The Meadows in Rochdale.
Born in South Norfolk, Virginia, Mickey was the daughter of the late Alvah and Mary Lee (Cooper) Stewart. She was a graduate of Maury High School and began her career working for the City...
Jane Margaret Fitzgibbon
Oct 9, 2026
WYOMING, OH - Jane Margaret Fitzgibbon, whose life spanned nearly a century, embarked on her eternal journey on October 9, 2026, at the age of 98 in Wyoming, Ohio.
Born on January 20, 1928, to Rose and John Kane, Jane Margaret embraced life with a spirit of warmth and dedication. She attended Mount St. Mary College. She shared her journey with...
Jane Mary Magiera
Oct 8, 2026
Worcester - Jane Magiera passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born in Hawaii and lived there and in Florida before her family moved to the Fall River, Massachusetts, area. She lived in Freetown, Massachusetts, and attended Apponequet High School before heading to UMass Amherst, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology. While...
Edward "Eddy" Stein
Oct 7, 2026
WORCESTER - Edward (Eddy) I. Stein, 94, passed away peacefully on October 7 in Worcester, Mass. Born and raised in Milford, he was the youngest of five children to Harry and Pearl Stein and the last surviving sibling.
Eddy was loved and adored by those in his life as son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, businessman, and community member....
George A. Johnson, Sr.
Oct 6, 2026
RUTLAND – George A. Johnson, Sr., 78, beloved husband of Gail R. (Haines) Johnson, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Born in Worcester and raised in Boylston, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruth (Durgin) Johnson.
George was a graduate of Tahanto Regional High School...
Irene "Chykie" (Leviton) Feldman
Oct 6, 2026
The Graveside Funeral Service for Irene (Leviton) Feldman will be available for livestreaming (and after) beginning at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 via the following LINK: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a2610953727690
WORCESTER -Irene “Chykie” (Leviton) Feldman, 97, passed away on October 6th, 2026, peacefully at the Jewish Healthcare Center.
Born and raised in Worcester, Irene was the daughter of Rose and Abraham Leviton. Irene and...
Karen L. Horrigan
Oct 5, 2026
Jefferson - Karen L. Horrigan, a long-time and proud resident of Holden, Massachusetts, passed away on October 5, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and friendship.
Karen was born on September 20, 1938, in Worcester, Massachusetts, to George and Theresa (Scotti) Andersen. She grew up in Worcester and Shrewsbury. She was a graduate of Major Howard Beal High School...
Annette (Burack) Order
Oct 5, 2026
WORCESTER - Annette (Burack) Order of Worcester passed away at the age of 93 at the Rose Monahan Hospice on October 5, 2026 after a brief illness. She was born on December 25, 1932 to Max and Dora (Deitch) Burack in Hartford, Connecticut and moved at a young age with her family to the Grafton Hill neighborhood of Worcester, where...
Mary Louise (Stone) Marshalsea
Oct 4, 2026
MANOMET - Mary Louise (Stone) Marshalsea, affectionately known as Mary Lou, 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Born and raised in Needham, Mary Lou was the daughter of the late Edward E. and Mary Ellen (O’Connor) Stone. She attended Needham public schools and earned her GED before attending nursing school, where...
David Richard Souda
Oct 2, 2026
SHREWSBURY – David Richard Souda, 60, of Shrewsbury, was tragically and unexpectedly taken from us on October 2nd, 2026.
David was born on March 17th in Worcester, Massachusetts, to Charles and Margaret (Carlson) Souda. He grew up in Shrewsbury and attended Worcester Boys Trade and Shrewsbury High School.
David’s childhood was typical of any accident-prone boy. If there was a bone to...
Ronald J. Cournoyer
Oct 2, 2026
WORCESTER – Ronald Joseph “Ronny” Cournoyer, 83, a lifelong resident of Central Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Worcester, Ron was the son of Roland J. and Lily A. (Entwistle) Cournoyer. His life was defined by devotion to his family, his work, his friendships,...
Judith A. "Judy" Wisner
Oct 2, 2026
HOLDEN - Judith A. “Judy” (Wisniewski) Wisner, 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance – Leominster Campus.
Born and raised in Holden, Judy was the daughter of the late John M. and Helena R. (Fornier) Wisniewski. She attended Holden Public Schools and was a graduate of Wachusett Regional...
Roger A. Berard
Oct 1, 2026
BOYLSTON – Roger A. Berard, beloved husband of Pauline R. (Harper) Berard, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of the late Honore and Viola (Provost) Berard.
Roger proudly served his country with the United States Army. Following his service,...
Dean A. Andrews
Oct 1, 2026
HOLDEN – Dean A. Andrews, 78, beloved husband of Betty (Boardman) Andrews, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Born in Evanston, IL and raised in Franklin Park, IL, he was the son of the late Doyll and Margaret (Mollnhauer) Andrews.
Dean attended Concordia College High School in Milwaukee...
Linda A. Miller
Sep 30, 2026
HOLDEN - Linda Antoun Miller died on September 30 at the age of eighty-five years.
She was educated at the Shrewsbury High School, Bates College (1963), and the Harvard Graduate School of Education (Master of Arts in Teaching, 1964).
Linda taught middle school English and writing, beginning with her practice teaching in Arlington, MA, and then briefly in Winchester, MA, Marblehead, MA,...
Yvonne F. (Tebo) Cohen
Sep 30, 2026
WORCESTER – Yvonne Cohen, age 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Dodge Park Rest Home, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. Born in Worcester, Yvonne was the daughter of Ralph and Selma Tebo and was a lifelong resident of Worcester. She was predeceased by both her parents and her siblings, Elaine and Charles.
She was a...
Linda T. (Deprey) Fitzsimmons
Sep 29, 2026
HOLDEN - Linda T. (Deprey) Fitzsimmons, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. She joins in heaven her beloved husband, Robert F. “Fitzy” Fitzsimmons, Sr., who predeceased her in 2022.
Born in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, raised in Shrewsbury, then later moved to Holden, Massachusetts. Linda...
John Andrew "Andy" Pettingell
Sep 29, 2026
Northborough - John Andrew Pettingell, known to everyone as Andy, passed away on September 29, 2026, following a brief illness.
Andy was a remarkable son, brother, and uncle who achieved tremendous success in overcoming challenges posed by the genetic condition phenylketonuria, defying medical predictions. He lived a life of quiet strength, determination, and an enthusiasm for every opportunity life offered him.
Born...
Viviane B. Waterhouse
Sep 28, 2026
Princeton- It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Viviane Waterhouse, who left us while holding the hands of her daughter, Jacqueline Waterhouse, and son, Lincoln Waterhouse, on September 28, 2026. Viviane gave her heart, her honesty, her sense of humor, her commitment, and her love to those around her, with whom she connected and cherished.
Viviane was...
Irene M. Woods
Sep 28, 2026
Worcester - Irene Mary (Danielson) Woods, 90, of West Boylston, died peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
Irene’s arrival in the world was memorable. She was born during a snowstorm on Dec. 19, 1935, in Baldwinville, a village in Templeton, MA. She came into the world at her family’s home, attended by a doctor who...
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