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Olive Gunhild ''Gunnnie'' (Berglund) Wall
Feb 17, 2015
HOLDEN – Olive Gunhild “Gunnie” (Berglund) Wall, 94, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at UMass Memorial Healthcare - Memorial Campus after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Arvid Gunnar and Ida (Sjodahl) Berglund and had lived in Holden for most of her life. Her loving husband of 50 years, Paul Helge Wall, passed away...
Eugene B. Epstein
Feb 17, 2015
Biography WORCESTER – Dr. Eugene B. Epstein, 81, of Worcester died Tuesday, February 17th in St. Vincent’s Hospital. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Elsa (Dorfman) Epstein; two sons, Kenneth Epstein and his wife, Claire of North Brookfield, and David A. Epstein and his wife, Deborah of Mattapoiset; two grandchildren, Jessica and Rachel Epstein. He graduated from Heidelberg University...
Ruth Winifred (Okerstedt) Dunigan
Feb 16, 2015
WORCESTER / HOLDEN - Ruth Winifred (Okerstedt) Dunigan, 94, passed away peacefully, February 16, 2015, with her daughter, Pamela Leck by her side. Ruth was born on September 19, 1920 in Schenectady NY, the daughter of the late John R. and Olga A. Okerstedt. She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Francis “Pat” P. Dunigan, Jr. who passed...
Donald A. Zambesi
Feb 16, 2015
HUBBARDSTON – Donald A. Zambesi, 69, formerly of Hudson, died peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2015 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, following a period of declining health. He was born in Framingham, son of the late Adolph and Alberta (Whiting) Zambesi. Don was raised in Framingham and graduated from Framingham South High School, Class of 1964. Following graduation, Don enlisted...
Zita (Susel) Friedman
Feb 14, 2015
Biography WESTBOROUGH - Zita (Susel) Friedman, 89, of The Willows in Westborough, died at home on Saturday, February 14, 2015. A graveside service will be held at Union Field Cemetery, Ridgewood, New York.
Patrick Coates
Feb 14, 2015
Biography HOLDEN – Patrick C. Coates, 44, of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Lake Avenue in Worcester. He leaves his wife and best friend, Tricia Leigh McCarthy of Jefferson; four daughters, Molly McCarthy of Boylston, Emma, Erin and Sadie Coates of Jefferson; three sons, Christopher Coates of Boston, Andrew Coates of Montana,...
Michael Burton
Feb 14, 2015
WORCESTER – Michael W. Burton, 24, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Michael was born in Lawton, OK, and lived there several years before moving to North Carolina, Maryland Virginia and then Worcester five years ago. He attended Worcester State University. Michael spent time as a farm worker where his talents as an arborist, equipment operator and landscaper were...
Almerico Pandolfi
Feb 13, 2015
Biography HOLDEN – Almerico Pandolfi, 92, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 13, 2015. He was born in Genestreto, Italy, the son of Antonio and Vittoria (Drudi) Pandolfi and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1936. His loving wife of 55 years, Ottolie C. (Gregarczyk) Pandolfi, passed away in 2002. He is survived by two sons, Alan...
Eli S. Sanderson
Feb 12, 2015
HOLDEN - Mr. Eli S. Sanderson, 89, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2015 at The Overlook in Charlton, Ma. Mr. Sanderson was predeceased by his loving wife Madeline, and his sister Marion. Eli leaves behind his two daughters: Marilyn Sanderson and her husband John Hettinger of Lincoln, NH, and Elaine Cavanaugh and her husband Garrett of Townsend. He also...
James R. Oberg
Feb 12, 2015
HOLDEN – Capt. James R. Oberg, 64, a longtime resident and firefighter in Holden, died on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after unexpectedly taking ill. Born and raised in Holden, Jim was the son of Ralph E. and Mary F. (Kenney) Oberg and lived here all of his life. He leaves his...
Irving M. King
Feb 10, 2015
STERLING - Rev. Irving M. King, Jr., 60, husband of Debra J. Freeman King, passed away with his loving wife by his side on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Marlborough Hills Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, in Massachusetts, after a long illness. Irving was preceded in death by his parents; Father, Irving Meserole King, Sr. and Mother, Starelle Kimball King....
Arline (Gilman) Avers
Feb 10, 2015
Biography WORCESTER – Arline H. (Gilman) Avers, 85, of Natick, formerly of Shrewsbury, died on Tuesday, February 10, in Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Her husband, Theodore I. Avers died in 1974. She leaves a son, Marc Avers and his wife, Linda of Burke, VA; two daughters, Robin, and her husband John McGhee of Hopkinton, and Jane Avers of Newton;...
Conrad D. Washkevich
Feb 9, 2015
SHREWSBURY – Conrad D. Washkevich, 81, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 9, 2015, after an illness. Conrad was born in Marlborough, the son of Stephen P. and Jennie V. (Shuman) Washkevich and had lived most of his life in Shrewsbury. His wife of 60 years, Pauline M. (McNeil) Washkevich, passed away on August 31,...
Robert C. Nabhan
Feb 9, 2015
WORCESTER – Robert C. Nabhan, 80, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 9, 2015 at Holy Trinity Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of Nimr and Rose (Assad) Nabhan. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Annmarie (Forsell) Nabhan; a son, R. Gregg Nabhan and his wife, Jean of...
Janice E. (Bourque) Dymek
Feb 8, 2015
HOLDEN – Janice E. (Bourque) Dymek, 62, of Holden, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 8, 2015 after an illness. Janice graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1970 and Fitchburg State College in 1974 with a degree in elementary education. After graduating college, Janice taught in Australia for two years. Her career spanned over...
Paul D. Berg
Feb 8, 2015
BRIGHTON – Paul D. Berg, 62, died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 8, 2015 following a period of declining health. He was born in Worcester, a son of the late Henry L. and Bernice I. (Trotter) Berg. Paul was raised in Holden and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1970. He then went on to receive both his...
Mark B. Palmerino
Feb 7, 2015
Holden – Mark B. Palmerino, 56, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Anthony and Sarah (Elbourn) Palmerino. Mark graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and then received his Ph. D. in social psychology from Harvard University in 1987. Since 1990, Mark has made...
Delma L. (Collamore) White
Feb 5, 2015
Biography WORCESTER – Delma L. (Collamore) White, 80, formerly of Clinton and Holden, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She was born in Lowell, the daughter of Carroll M. and Delma E. (Brown) Collamore and had lived in Connecticut and Florida before moving back to Massachusetts. Delma leaves her husband of 20...
Eileen A. (Houlihan) Digregorio
Feb 5, 2015
WORCESTER -- Eileen (Houlihan) DiGregorio, 87, passed away peacefully in the loving care and presence of her family and the staff at Saint Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Eileen was the daughter of Samuel and Helen V. (Cotter) Houlihan, lived 12 years in Holden and 10 years in Vero Beach, Florida before moving...
Esther E. (Noponen) Allen
Feb 3, 2015
WESTBOROUGH / WORCESTER – Esther E. (Noponen) Allen, 86, of Worcester, formerly of Westborough, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, Worcester. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Thomas and Bertha L. (Alden) Noponen, and lived in Westborough for 49 years before retiring and moving to Worcester. Esther was predeceased...
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