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Saul Lerner
Dec 8, 2014
Biography WORCESTER - DR. SAUL LERNER, a Worcester physician, board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, passed away on December 8, 2014. He was 93 years old. Dr. Lerner was educated at Boston University and after graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the College of Liberal Arts, he attended Boston University School of Medicine where he graduated Alpha Omega Alpha (Honor Society)....
Bruce E. Stanley
Dec 7, 2014
WORCESTER - Bruce E. Stanley, Jr., 37, of Worcester, died on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was the loving husband of Stephanie L. (Bouchard) Stanley, and devoted father to Savannah, Logan, Abriana, Andrew, Roman & Isabella, all whom will greatly miss him. He also leaves his father, Bruce E. Stanley, Sr., a brother, Joseph "Joey" Stanley and a sister, Tara...
Joseph A. Lajeunesse
Dec 7, 2014
WEST BOYLSTON - Joseph Arthur Lajeunesse, Sr., 86, affectionately known as “Papa Joe”, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Auburn, the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary Evelyn (Desmarais) Lajeunesse. Joseph graduated from Commerce High School, Becker Junior College and attended...
James Porter Pratt
Dec 6, 2014
STERLING – James Porter Pratt, 90, a lifelong resident of Sterling, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Life Care Center of Leominster after an illness. He was born in Clinton, the son of George E. and Pearl (Porter) Pratt and graduated from the Tabor Naval Academy in 1942. He leaves his loving wife of 68 years, Carol...
Carol M. Auger
Dec 5, 2014
PAXTON - Carol M. (Bates) Auger, 72, passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2014, at UMass Memorial Healthcare, Worcester. Carol was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Mary T. (Bicknell) Bates. She was raised in the Worcester area. Carol worked as a lab technician for Astra Pharmaceutical in Westborough for 39 years prior to her...
Alvan H. Wolf
Dec 4, 2014
Biography WORCESTER - Alvan H. Wolf, 82, of 4740 South Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, FL, died on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in Delay Beach Hospital. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Bettye (Solod) Wolf; a son, Jon Wolf of Westborough; two daughters, Andrea, wife of Rodd Friedman of Westport, CT and Jamie Slattery of Westborough; a sister, Muriel Landay...
John J. Singel
Dec 2, 2014
RUTLAND – John J. Singel, 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. He was born in Johnstown, PA, the son of Anna (Singel) Gordon and had lived in Millbury and Florida before moving to Rutland four years ago. He leaves a daughter, Karen A. Glinski and her husband, John of Rutland; three...
Henry G. Birath
Dec 1, 2014
HOLDEN - Henry G. Birath, 91, died peacefully at home on Monday, December 1, 2014. Henry was born in Degersfors, Sweden, a son of the late George and A. Christina (Nyberg) Birath. At the age of 5, Henry immigrated with his parents and sister to the United States and they settled in Worcester. Henry graduated from Commerce High School. He...
Gilbert F. 'Gil' Dillon
Dec 1, 2014
RUTLAND - -Gilbert F. Dillon, Jr., 65, formerly of Acton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, December 1, 2014. Gil was born in Lynn, a son of the late Theresa (Pashby) and Gilbert F. Dillon, Sr. and was raised in Arlington, where he graduated from Arlington High School in 1966. He went to Boston College and earned his Bachelor’s...
Margaret R. (O'Day) Byram
Nov 30, 2014
WORCESTER – Margaret R. (O’Day) Byram, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 30, after an illness. She was born in Worcester and raised in Paxton, the daughter of John J. and Rita M. (Foley) O’Day, Jr. and was a clerk for many years at the Westborough District Court retiring in 2008. She leaves her daughter, Marsha E. MacKenize of Worcester;...
Theodore Thamel
Nov 30, 2014
Biography WORCESTER - The servant of God, Dr. Theodore Thamel, fell asleep in our Lord on Sunday, November 30, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Ted was the son of the late Steve and Mary (Christo) Thamel. Ted leaves the love of his life, Tina (Johnson) Thamel, his best friend and office assistant, whom he met while he directed...
Malcolm Bodurian
Nov 28, 2014
HOLDEN - Malcolm Bodurian, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2014 at UMass Memorial Healthcare-Memorial Campus, Worcester, following an illness. Malcolm was born in Claremont, New Hampshire, a son of the late Giragas and Surophe (Arslanian) Bodurian, and as a young boy moved to Worcester with his family. He graduated from South High School and Worcester Junior College....
Nancy (Hall) Young
Nov 28, 2014
Biography STERLING - Nancy Gail Young (aka McLaughlin, nee Hall), 59, died November 28th, in Sterling. Certified Master Gardener, horticulturalist, quilter, historical preservationist, wife and mom extraordinaire she is survived by husband, James Young from Sterling; daughter, Molly McLaughlin from Kansas City, Missouri; son, Christopher McLaughlin from Holden; sister, Susan Place from Woodbury, Minnesota; mother, Marilyn Williamson from Winchester; aunt,...
Charles 'Chas.' Dennis Noonan
Nov 27, 2014
BARRE - On Thursday, November 27, 2014, Charles Dennis Noonan, known to so many as "Chas.", passed away peacefully at the end of a valiant struggle. His wife, Kim, was at his side as she has been for the twenty years of their marriage. Born in Cambridge, Chas. was the son of David J. Noonan, presently of Rutland and Patricia...
Maribeth (Smith) Worthy
Nov 25, 2014
LEOMINSTER - Maribeth (Smith) Worthy, 61, passed away on November 25, 2014. Maribeth was born in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Virgil G. and Doris J. (Sheid) Smith and was an English teacher for many years before retiring in 2014. She leaves her son, Michael T. Worthy of Brooklyn, NY; her sister, Karen Bradney of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and generations...
Richard 'Leepy' J. Lee
Nov 25, 2014
EAST BROOKFIELD - Richard “Leepy” J. Lee, Jr., 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, in Clearwater, FL, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. He leaves his son, Tommy J. Lee, Sr. and his wife, Corey LH Lee of Leicester; his daughter, Tonya D. Lee of Sanborne, Maine; his sister, Linda A. Lee of Clearwater, FL; his grandson,...
Morris Lapin
Nov 25, 2014
Biography WORCESTER - Morris Lapin died on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. Morris was born and raised in Worcester, on March 24, 1914. He was the beloved husband to Sarah “Sylvia” Lapin formerly Sylvia Wolfe. Morris and Sylvia met in 1937 and were married in 1944. His adoration and love for his wife was...
Ralph Oliveri
Nov 24, 2014
WORCESTER - Ralph Oliveri, 82, passed away at Rose Monahan Hospice Home on Monday, November 24, after a one-week battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Worcester on March 23, 1932 to Guiseppi and Maria (Scianame) Oliveri from Viesta, Italy. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Jacqueline C. (Dion) Oliveri, 3 sons, David Oliveri and his wife, Cathy,...
Everett L. Willey
Nov 23, 2014
RUTLAND – Everett L. Willey, 76, of Rutland passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Sunday, November 23, 2014 after a brave battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Born in Worcester and raised in Holden, Everett was the son of Earl and Beatrice (Shipman) Willey. He attended Wachusett Regional High School in Holden and...
Emma Ruth Fontaine
Nov 23, 2014
HOLDEN – Emma Ruth Fontaine, the infant daughter of Debora S. (Turner) and Steven P. Fontaine, Jr. passed away peacefully to be with her God and Angel friends while in the loving arms of her parents on Sunday, November 23, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester. Emma’s brief life gave joy and happiness to everyone she touched. In her...
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