Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Timothy S.  Kenney

Timothy S. Kenney

Oct 1, 2014

WORCESTER/NORTHBOROUGH – Timothy S. Kenney, 52, of Worcester, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Tim was born in Worcester on February 17, 1962, raised in Rutland and lived over 10 years in Northborough before moving to Worcester. He is survived and will be lovingly missed by his two daughters, Catherine and Erin Kenney of Northborough; his...

Brian V.  Lillis

Brian V. Lillis

Sep 28, 2014

Worcester - Brian V. Lillis, 66, of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Robert Edwin  Chapman

Robert Edwin Chapman

Sep 27, 2014

PRINCETON/HOLDEN – Robert Edwin Chapman, Jr., 91, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at UMass Memorial Healthcare - University Campus after an illness. He was born on August 25, 1923 in Wilkinsburg, PA, the son of Robert and Marion (Bradish) Chapman, Sr. and had lived in Princeton for over 40 years before moving to Holden six years ago. He...

David A.  Miles

David A. Miles

Sep 27, 2014

HOLDEN – David A. Miles, 50, of Holden, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester. Dave was born in Tullahoma,Tennessee and was raised in Northborough, MA, where he lived before moving to Holden in 1995. Dave graduated from Algonquin High School in 1982 and Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1986...

Raymond Joseph  Perry

Raymond Joseph Perry

Sep 27, 2014

Biography HOLDEN - Raymond “Ray” Joseph Perry, 55,passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 27, 2014 after an illness. Ray is survived by his loving mother, Cedelice “Cookie” Leonard, his sister Barbara (Williams) Harrington, her husband Kevin Harrington and their son Kyle. He also leaves behind his second family and brother Bob Hendrickson with his two daughters Paige Hendrickson...

Foti  Kola

Foti Kola

Sep 25, 2014

WORCESTER – Foti Kola, age 77, of Worcester passed away at home on Thursday, September 25, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Permet, Albania, he was a son of Ndreko and Afroviti (Mitrushi) Kola , and lived in Worcester since 1998. He leaves his wife, Leonara (Konomi) Kola; a daughter, Endrita Kola and her husband, Marenglen Begaj; and...

Peter J.  Davidian

Peter J. Davidian

Sep 25, 2014

HOLDEN / EAST DENNIS - Peter J. Davidian, 78, of East Dennis and formerly of Holden, died peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at the McCarthy Care Center, Sandwich. Peter was born on May 31, 1936 in Lawrence, son of Katchig and Rose (Chilingirian) Davidian. He graduated from Lawrence High School and attended Northeastern University in Boston where he completed...

Mary Lou (Potterfield)  Thompson

Mary Lou (Potterfield) Thompson

Sep 25, 2014

HOLDEN / RUTLAND - Mary Lou (Potterfield) Thompson, 87, formerly of Holden and Rutland, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Sherwood Oaks, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. She was born and raised in Hagerstown, MD, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Margaret E. (Levi) Potterfield. She graduated from Hagerstown High School. Mary Lou and her family lived in...

Sarah C.  Okala

Sarah C. Okala

Sep 25, 2014

WORCESTER - Sarah C. Okala, age 4, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Children's Hospital, Boston, after an illness. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Judith A. (Pace)  Duffy

Judith A. (Pace) Duffy

Sep 25, 2014

STERLING - Judith A. (Pace) Duffy, 75, a longtime resident of Sterling, passed away peacefully at the Sunrise of Leominster on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Her husband of 40 years, Thomas F. Duffy predeceased her in 2005 and her daughter, Karen A. Casey, predeceased her in 2011. She is survived by her son-in-law, Dr. Neil P. Casey and three grandchildren,...

Theresa K. (Kerrigan)  Shusas

Theresa K. (Kerrigan) Shusas

Sep 23, 2014

WORCESTER - Theresa (Kerrigan) Shusas, 67, a life-long resident of Worcester, died at home on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Her husband of 45 years, Gerald Shusas, predeceased her in September of 2013. Born in Worcester, Theresa was the daughter of Irish immigrants, James B. and Mary A. (Baynes) Kerrigan. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1965 and was the...

Barbara Ann (Brennen)  Ward

Barbara Ann (Brennen) Ward

Sep 22, 2014

WORCESTER – Barbara Ann (Brennen) Ward, 75, of Worcester, passed away at home on Monday, September 22, 2014 with her devoted family by her side from complications of ALS. She was born on June 30, 1939 in Worcester, daughter of Kathryn Brennen. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and worked as a secretary in the Worcester Public Schools...

Oleg  Osmolowski

Oleg Osmolowski

Sep 21, 2014

Biography STERLING - Oleg Osmolowski, 76, of Sterling, died from cancer on Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester. Known to his siblings by his nickname, “Lutik”, he was born in Belarus in 1938 to Ilja and Rosalia (Kindrov) Osmolowski. He was the youngest of 7 children. Oleg is survived by his wife of 53...

William L.  Masters

William L. Masters

Sep 21, 2014

Biography HOLDEN - William L. Masters, 86, formerly of Maynard and Somerville, died peacefully at home on Sunday, September 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Boston, son of the late John H. and Josephine (Steadman) Masters. As a young man at the end of World War II, Bill entered the U.S. Army and was training...

Ted Benjamin 'Ben'  Sheffield

Ted Benjamin 'Ben' Sheffield

Sep 19, 2014

WORCESTER - Ted Benjamin "Ben" Sheffield died suddenly on Friday, September 19, 2014. Born in Worcester on October 26, 1992, he was a son of Tracy Lee Arbuckle Sheffield and William Paine Sheffield, Jr. of Worcester. He was employed by The Entwistle Company, Hudson. Ben had a natural mechanical ability and enjoyed working on his truck and 4-wheeler. He also...

Marjorie E. (Downer)  Sherwood

Marjorie E. (Downer) Sherwood

Sep 19, 2014

WEST BOYLSTON – Marjorie E. (Downer) Sherwood, 82, of West Boylston, died peacefully under the loving care of her daughter, family and the staff at the Blair House in Worcester on Friday, September 19, 2014. Born in Worcester, Marjorie was the daughter of Carl O. and Ellen L. (Hyslop) Downer and lived most of her life in West Boylston. Marjorie...

Patricia A. (Berryman) 'Pat' Owens

Patricia A. (Berryman) 'Pat' Owens

Sep 19, 2014

STERLING - Patricia A. “Pat” (Berryman) Owens, a resident of Sterling for 40 years, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 19, 2014, with her loving family at her bedside. Pat was born and raised in Worcester, a daughter of the late Arthur S. and Allie E. (Nelson) Berryman. She graduated from the former Commerce High School. Pat worked...

Myles White  Lopatin

Myles White Lopatin

Sep 19, 2014

Biography WORCESTER - Myles White Lopatin, 80, of 101 Barry Road, died on Friday, September 19, 2014 at his residence. He leaves his wife of 45 years, Lois (Aronson) Lopatin; a nephew, Sidney Lopatin of Denver, CO; a niece, Ellen, wife of Karl Tozzi of Ormand Beach, FL; a grandnephew and two great-grandnephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Solon...

Ingeborg Karen (Mielow)  Fisher

Ingeborg Karen (Mielow) Fisher

Sep 17, 2014

CHARLTON/VENICE, FL – Ingeborg Karen (Mielow) Fisher, 91, passed away in Florida on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 after an illness. She was born in Longmeadow, the daughter of Max and Marie (Jensen) Mielow and had lived in Rutland and Charlton before moving to Florida 20 years ago. She enlisted into the military in 1943 and became a staff sergeant in...

Sally A. (Wade)  Magaw

Sally A. (Wade) Magaw

Sep 17, 2014

STERLING – Sally A. (Wade) Magaw, 81, of Sterling, passed away peacefully at home under the loving care of her family and friends on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Born in Clinton and raised in Sterling, Sally was the daughter of Walter and Marian (Moore) Wade and lived in Sterling most of her life. Sally graduated from Commerce High School in...