Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Sandra J. Mcallister

Sandra J. Mcallister

Nov 3, 2024

STERLING - Sandra J. (Hecker) McAllister, 79, beloved wife of Richard “Dick” McAllister, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Hospital, Leominster Campus, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Fitchburg, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Ada Jane (Enright) Hecker. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School, Class of 1963....

Bernice M. Handy

Bernice M. Handy

Nov 3, 2024

Bernice M. (Ruby) Handy, 90, of Holden, peacefully passed away on November 3, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Worcester on May 13, 1934 the daughter of Ernest and Edith (Premo) Ruby. Bernice had many careers throughout her life. Most notably she owned and operated Colonial Package Store for 30 years. Eventually she sold the business...

Mari (Porter) Seder

Mari (Porter) Seder

Nov 2, 2024

The Funeral Service for Mari (Porter) Seder will be available for live-streaming (and after) at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ . Mari Rebecca Porter Seder, age 83, died peacefully on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, surrounded by her loving children and sister. Born in Worcester, Mari was...

Deanna M Raymond

Deanna M Raymond

Nov 1, 2024

WORCESTER/JEFFERSON - Deanna M. (Carlson, Orton) Raymond passed away peacefully at Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Worcester, with her daughter by her side, as the Sun was waning on Friday, November 1, 2024. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on December 8, 1938, the eldest daughter of Runo E. and V. Ann (Brunelle) Carlson. Deanna grew up in...

Sally P. Mcguire

Sally P. Mcguire

Nov 1, 2024

Sally P. McGuire, 86, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024. She is the loving wife of the late James X. McGuire. Sally was born on April 26, 1938 in Worcester, the daughter of the late Charles and Pearl (Lombard) Harrington. She went to Wachusett Regional High School and eventually became a Registered Nurse. The Matriarch of her...

Frances Rose Kewley

Frances Rose Kewley

Oct 31, 2024

Frances Rose Kewley, 90 a longtime resident of Holden passed away October 31st after a short illness. Born in Worcester, Frances was one of five children of Antonio Pavone and Camilla (Cappuccio) Pavone. Frances was predeceased by her four brothers: Peter, Antonio, Frank and Michael. Frances was married to her beloved husband, Lawrence Kewley who passed away in 1988. She...

Debra (Rosenberg) Arrell

Debra (Rosenberg) Arrell

Oct 30, 2024

WORCESTER – Debra E. (Rosenberg) Arrell, age 68, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, surrounded by the loving presence of her family and friends. Born in Worcester, Debra was the daughter of Benjamin and Ruth (Siegel) Rosenberg. Deb settled in Sutton, where she raised her children along with her husband, John A....

Herbert N. Feldman

Herbert N. Feldman

Oct 25, 2024

The Funeral Service for Herbert "Herb" Feldman will be available for livestreaming (and after) at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 28th, 2024 via the following link: https://emanuelsinai.org/live-streams/ WORCESTER – Herbert N. Feldman, age 95, died peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2024, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. A lifelong Worcester resident, Herb was the youngest son...

A. Gerald "Gerry" Condon

A. Gerald "Gerry" Condon

Oct 24, 2024

WEST BOYLSTON – A. Gerald “Gerry” Condon, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, with voices raised in song, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, shortly after his 86th birthday. Born and raised in Worcester, Gerry was the son of Amasa G. and Eleanor M. (Conlin) Condon and lived in West Boylston for 53 years. He is survived...

Fr. Andre "Andy" N. Remillard

Fr. Andre "Andy" N. Remillard

Oct 24, 2024

The Mass of Christian Burial for Rev. Fr. Andre Remillard will be available for streaming later in the day on Monday, November 4, 2024 via the following link: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/a24112271340100 WEST YARMOUTH - Rev. Fr. Andre 'Andy' N. Remillard, 80, of West Yarmouth, peacefully passed into the arms of Christ, in his home at The Cape, surrounded by those who loved...

Abigail M. (Murphy) Greenleaf

Abigail M. (Murphy) Greenleaf

Oct 24, 2024

HOLDEN – Abigail M. (Murphy) Greenleaf, age 85, passed away at her home in Holden on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was the high school sweetheart and wife of Lawrence “Larry” Greenleaf for 67 years. Gail was born in Worcester, MA on July 4, 1939 daughter of Francis J. and Olive M. Murphy nee Brazile who predeceased her. She kept...

Helen Bosnakis

Helen Bosnakis

Oct 24, 2024

WORCESTER - Helen Bosnakis, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24 at Tatnuck Park Assisted Living in Worcester. Helen was born in Worcester to George and Lemonia Bosnakis. She was a lifelong member of St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a longtime member of the cathedral choir and volunteered for many years at the semi-annual St. Spyridon Grecian Festival....

Joanne Martinos

Joanne Martinos

Oct 23, 2024

Watertown/Wilmington – Joanne (Tsolas) Martinos, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Memorial Campus in Worcester. Born in Cambridge to the late Emil and Beatrice (Patselelis) Tsolas, Joanne was a tremendously gentle, warm, kind and loving spirit who will be deeply missed. A graduate of Watertown High School, Joanne returned to...

Marilyn C. Sarli

Marilyn C. Sarli

Oct 23, 2024

Marilyn C. Sarli (Kane), 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Concorde (Morin) Kane. Marilyn attended local schools and graduated from North High School in 1954. She continued her education at Salter Secretarial School in Worcester, and began...

Diana C. Tetreault

Diana C. Tetreault

Oct 22, 2024

Diana C. Tetreault (Mrs. T.) was born in Worcester to Louis and Emma Brown. She lived with her husband Art at 169 West Mountain Street in Worcester for 41 years. She died peacefully, surrounded by those who loved her at Holy Trinity Lutheran Nursing Home in Worcester. Art and Diana were married for 68 wonderful years. While Art served in...

Virginia G. Woodbury

Virginia G. Woodbury

Oct 22, 2024

WORCESTER - Virginia G. Woodbury, 94, a special individual whose life was marked by devotion to her family, community, and a passion for education, passed away on October 22, 2024. Her legacy is one of tireless service, unwavering commitment, and a genuine love for helping others. Virginia was the beloved wife of John C. Woodbury, Vice-President of Marketing at Woodbury...

Andrea Lombardo

Andrea Lombardo

Oct 22, 2024

Andrea Rose Lombardo, 35, of Holden, formerly of Paxton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 22, 2024. Andrea was born on August 15, 1989 in Worcester, the daughter of Lynda and Peter Lombardo. She was educated in the Wachusett School District. After high school Andrea, a natural born caretaker, went on to work as a...

David M. Lux

David M. Lux

Oct 21, 2024

Ellington, CT/Holden - David M. Lux, 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the beloved son of the late Teddy M. and Violet (Nanof) Lux. A graduate of Worcester Boy's Trade School, Class of 1968, David was a man of many talents and a life...

Barbara A. Pirani

Barbara A. Pirani

Oct 21, 2024

Barbara A. Pirani, 86, of Shrewsbury, previously of Holden, passed away on October 21, 2024. She is the loving wife of the late Albert R. Pirani with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage. Barbara was born on April 7, 1938 in Worcester, the daughter of the late George and Beatrice (Gaucher) Marsh. Barbara worked as a school bus...

Cynthia L. Mourginis

Cynthia L. Mourginis

Oct 20, 2024

Cynthia (Colebrook) Mourginis, 89, of Knollwood Nursing Center in Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Ida (Hook) and Harry Colebrook. Her beloved husband, Constantine "Dino" Mourginis predeceased her in July of 2023. Born and raised in Worcester, Cynthia graduated from Classical High School and went on to New England Baptist...