Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Lorraine D. (Comtois)  Raymond

Lorraine D. (Comtois) Raymond

Nov 22, 2014

HOLDEN – Lorraine D. (Comtois) Raymond, 62, of Holden, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family and the staff in the 6th floor Intensive Care Unit at UMass Memorial Healthcare University Campus, Worcester on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Lorraine was born and raised in Worcester and lived 40 years in Holden. Lorraine graduated from Holy Name High...

Christopher F.  Di Sesa

Christopher F. Di Sesa

Nov 22, 2014

WORCESTER - Christopher Frank Di Sesa, 53, a well-respected attorney known for his razor-sharp wit, ingenious sense of humor and his integrity and commitment to defending the rights of children, died Saturday, November 22, 2014. He was born in Stamford, CT to Margaret and Frank Di Sesa, Jr. on February 10, 1961. He grew up in Indiana, received a BA...

Natalie 'Nat' (Sharigian)  Laurie

Natalie 'Nat' (Sharigian) Laurie

Nov 21, 2014

WORCESTER - Natalie "Nat" (Sharigian) Laurie of Saratoga Drive, Worcester, age 91, died peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2014, surrounded by those who love her most, her family. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Garabed Sharigian. Natalie is predeceased by her husband, Alfred, whom she shared her life and heart. She leaves a son,...

Frank G.  Gustafson

Frank G. Gustafson

Nov 21, 2014

HOLDEN - Frank G. Gustafson, 97, passed away peacefully at home on November 21, 2014 with his daughter by his side. He was born in Worcester on September 22, 1917, the son of Charles A. and Elsie (Erickson) Gustafson and has lived in Holden since building his home in 1946. His wife of 67 years, Lillian M. (Hultman) Gustafson, passed...

Sharon M. (Lyra)  O'Day

Sharon M. (Lyra) O'Day

Nov 21, 2014

PAXTON – Sharon M. (Lyra) O’Day, 67, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Toivo M. and Auli T. (Maki) Lyra and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School and Becker Jr. College. She leaves her husband of 45 years, John “Jay” O’Day III; two son,...

Christopher Michael  Pittman

Christopher Michael Pittman

Nov 20, 2014

Biography WORCESTER - Christopher Michael Pittman, 53, of Worcester passed away on Thursday, November 20 at UMass Memorial Medical Center surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle against liver disease. His proudest accomplishment was as father to his cherished sons Jarryd, Dylan and Cameron Pittman and more recently as doting grandfather to Lilliani Pittman, all of Worcester. A...

Hilda S. (Aronovitz)  Sachs

Hilda S. (Aronovitz) Sachs

Nov 19, 2014

Biography WORCESTER - Hilda (Aronovitz) Sachs, age 89, formerly of 1 Balmoral Street, died on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband of 53 years, Seymour Sachs, died in 1995. She leaves two sons, Denis Sachs and his wife, Barbara, of Northborough and Steven Sachs of Worcester; a daughter, Beth Sachs and her long time companion,...

Edward 'Bob' R.  Regan

Edward 'Bob' R. Regan

Nov 18, 2014

PITTSFIELD – Edward “Bob” R. Regan, 76, of Pittsfield, passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Beverly, Ed was the son of Edward and Esther T. (Lee) Regan and lived many years in Hamilton before moving to Pittsfield. Ed graduated from Norwich University with a Bachelor...

Ruth G. (Stuart)  Senter

Ruth G. (Stuart) Senter

Nov 17, 2014

Biography STERLING - Ruth G. (Stuart) Senter, 90, died peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, following an illness. Ruth was born in Sterling, daughter of the late Frederick T. and Florence May (Goddard) Stuart, and was raised in Lancaster. She graduated from Lancaster High School, where she was awarded a scholarship to Becker College. Ruth...

George  Balian

George Balian

Nov 17, 2014

WORCESTER - George Balian, 81, died on November 17, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital. He was the beloved uncle of Christopher Pittman (who died on November 20), Michele Wrubel and David Pittman. He is also survived by his grandnephews and grandniece, Jarryd, Dylan and Cameron Pittman of Worcester, Alec and Brooke Wrubel of Westport, CT, and his great-grandniece, Lilliani Pittman...

Donald W.  Schmidt

Donald W. Schmidt

Nov 16, 2014

PAXTON – Donald W. Schmidt, 88, of Paxton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness. Born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Don was son of William and Florence (Klawitter) Schmidt and lived many years in Worcester before moving to Paxton in 1957. His wife of 62 years, Carol E. (Lloyd)...

Timothy M.  Roberts

Timothy M. Roberts

Nov 15, 2014

WEST BOYLSTON - Timothy M. Roberts, 65, of West Boylston, died on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Born in Melrose and raised in Saugus, Tim was the son of Merton and Teresa (Powers) Roberts and lived in West Boylston since 1978. Tim graduated from Lexington Christian Academy and was a mechanic by passion and profession. Tim met and fell in love...

Irene T. (Torpey)  Amsden

Irene T. (Torpey) Amsden

Nov 15, 2014

RUTLAND – Irene T. (Torpey) Amsden, 86, of Rutland passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2014 under the loving care of her family and the staff at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus. Born and raised in Worcester, Irene was the daughter of Robert B. and Josephine I. (Brady) Torpey and lived 65 years in Rutland. After graduating from...

Gordon 'Bud' B.  Dodge

Gordon 'Bud' B. Dodge

Nov 15, 2014

HOLDEN - Gordon B. Dodge, 91, “Bud” as he was affectionately known to family and friends, died peacefully at the Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Holden, following a brief period of declining health. He was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Gordon C. and Janet (Ballard) Dodge, and has lived in Holden for almost 60 years....

Martin P.  Civin

Martin P. Civin

Nov 14, 2014

Biography SPENCER - Martin P. Civin, age 83, died on Friday, November 14, 2014 at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. He leaves his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Sigel) Civin; two sons, Keith Civin and his partner, Lisa Sloan of Natick and Todd Civin and his wife, Katie of Winchendon; a daughter, Melanie, wife of Stephen Kenion of...

Donald E.  Woodcock

Donald E. Woodcock

Nov 13, 2014

AUBURN/STERLING – Donald E. Woodcock, 88, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Born and raised in Sterling, Don was the son of Leon A. and Luella B. (Arnold) Woodcock, and lived 57 years in Auburn. Don attended Leominster High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age...

James 'Bud'  Daley

James 'Bud' Daley

Nov 13, 2014

WORCESTER – James “Bud” Daley, 88, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2014 under the loving care of his family and the staff at Millbury Healthcare Center in Millbury. Born and raised in Fall River, Bud was the son of Herbert and Margaret (O’Neil) Daley and lived 48 years in Worcester. He is survived and will be...

Roland 'Rollie' E.  Olson

Roland 'Rollie' E. Olson

Nov 13, 2014

HOLDEN – Roland “Rollie” E. Olson, 88, of Brattle Street, passed away peacefully under the loving care of his family and the staff at Dodge Park Rest Home in Worcester. Born and raised in Worcester, Rollie was the son of Swedish immigrants Karl Eskil Olson and Anna C. (Nyberg) and lived 55 years in Holden. Rollie graduated from Commerce High...

Ronald J.  Paquin

Ronald J. Paquin

Nov 12, 2014

AUBURN – Ronald J. Paquin, 65, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. Born and raised in Worcester, Ron was the son of Ernest W. and Eldora V. (Nordstrom) Paquin and lived 18 years in Auburn. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Locke) Paquin; a son, Keith Paquin...

Richard H.  Lane

Richard H. Lane

Nov 12, 2014

Born: December 6, 1930 Place of Birth: Worcester, MA Death: November 12, 2014 Place of Death: Worcester, MA Occupation: Dick worked for Norton Company in Worcester for 45 years, retiring in 1990. Hobbies: He enjoyed camping with his family at Camp Calumet and vacationing at their summer home in South Dennis Organizations: He was a long time member of the...