Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Brian A.  Carlin

Brian A. Carlin

Jun 8, 2014

RUTLAND/HOLDEN - Brian Carlin, 44, passed away in his sleep, Sunday morning June 8, 2014. He was born in Worcester, the son of the late Francis P. Carlin and graduated from Wachusett Regional High School in 1988. He is survived by his mother, Barbara A. (Becker) Carlin of West Boylston; his fiancée, Elizabeth Keenan of Rutland; a brother, Glenn Carlin;...

Desmond Anthony Ahearn

Desmond Anthony Ahearn

Jun 8, 2014

HUBBARDSTON - Desmond A. Ahearn, infant son of Michael J. Ahearn, Jr. and Emily Gilbert Ahearn, passed away on June 8, 2014. He is survived by his twin brother, Caiden Michael Ahearn; older brother, Camden Stone Ahearn; maternal grandparents, Patty and Wayne Gilbert of Sterling; paternal grandparents, Margaret and Michael J. Ahearn, Sr., of Worcester; maternal great-grandmother, Rita Smith of...

Phyllis E. (Cofelice)  Jensen

Phyllis E. (Cofelice) Jensen

Jun 7, 2014

STUART,FL / SHREWSBURY,MA - Phyllis E. Jensen, 84, of Stuart, FL, formerly of Shrewsbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Parkway Nursing & Restorative Care Center in Stuart. Phyllis was born on October 22, 1929 in Marlborough to the late Andrew J. and Rena (Depatie) Cofelice. She was a 1947 graduate of Marlborough High School and later...

James Charles  Macaulay

James Charles Macaulay

Jun 6, 2014

Biography LEOMINSTER/LANCASTER – James C. MacAulay, 81, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014 at Mass General Hospital in Boston after an illness. He was born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, the son of Peter and Ellen (McEachern) MacAulay and had lived in Maynard and Lancaster before moving to Leominster 10 years ago. He leaves his loving wife of 61...

Robert L.  Edgerton

Robert L. Edgerton

Jun 4, 2014

RUTLAND - Robert L. Edgerton, 66, of Rutland, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. A private graveside service with military honors was held on Thursday, June 26, at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street, Holden.

Helen D.M.  Trottier

Helen D.M. Trottier

Jun 1, 2014

Helen D. M. (Thibeault) Trottier, 76, a lifelong Holden resident, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 1, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Helen was born and raised in Holden, daughter of the late Josephat L. and Eva Marie (LeBlanc) Thibeault. She graduated from Wachusett High School. Helen has resided in the same home her entire...

Amideo ''Ama'' Leo

Amideo ''Ama'' Leo

May 31, 2014

West Boylston - Amideo “Ama” Leo, of Pierce Street, died peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Beaumont at Worcester, following a brief period of declining health. He was 89. Amideo was born in Worcester, a son of late Cosimo and Caterina (Pisaro) Leo. He has lived in West Boylston for the past 57 years. Amideo was a proud...

Robert F.  Shack

Robert F. Shack

May 27, 2014

HOLDEN - Robert F. Shack of Holden, 75, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Compass in Hopkinton. He was born on October 8, 1938 in Boston to Thomas and Florence Keogh Shack. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, June Miller Shack; his sons, Chris and Rob; his granddaughters, Sydney and Paige Shack;...

Mark S.  Lowe

Mark S. Lowe

May 27, 2014

WORCESTER - Mark S. Lowe, 30, of Worcester, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born in Cambridge and raised in Worcester. Mark graduated from Doherty Memorial High School and later attended Salter School, studying culinary arts. He worked as a truck driver for Niman Paper Supply, Worcester for several years. He loved to play Frisbee...

Arthur S.  Palmer

Arthur S. Palmer

May 27, 2014

PAXTON - Arthur S. Palmer, Jr., 93, a longtime Paxton resident, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born and raised in Worcester, a son of the late Gladys (Gould) and Arthur S. Palmer, Sr. He graduated from Commerce High School, Worcester. Prior to leaving for his military service, Arthur married...

Beth Christine  Rayla

Beth Christine Rayla

May 26, 2014

Beth Christine Rayla, 56, of Holden, passed away with dignity and grace on Monday, May 26, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester, she was the youngest child of Warren and Dorothy (Johnson) Rayla. Beth attended Wachusett Regional High School in Holden and took classes at Quinsigamond Community College. While raising her two children, she graduated from...

Dennis 'Denny' E. 'Denny' Demars

Dennis 'Denny' E. 'Denny' Demars

May 26, 2014

WORCESTER - Dennis “Denny” E. Demars, 69, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital. Born in Worcester on December 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Roland and Elsie (Lahtinen) Demars. He was a lifelong resident of Worcester. Following graduation from South High School, Denny enlisted in the United States Navy...

Arthur A.  Joseph

Arthur A. Joseph

May 25, 2014

STERLING – Arthur A. Joseph, 88, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, May 25, 2014. He was born in New Bedford, the son of John and Augusta (Jesus) Joseph and had lived in Stoneham and Lancaster before moving to Sterling. He leaves his loving wife of 52 years, Ann (Westly) Joseph; a son, Andrew Joseph and his wife, Barbara...

Jean N. (Austin)  Campbell Sidlo

Jean N. (Austin) Campbell Sidlo

May 23, 2014

WORCESTER - Jean Nina Austin Campbell Sidlo, 67, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Jewish Healthcare in Worcester. Born in Worcester on April 25, 1947, she was the older daughter of Carl A. and Eleanor Sherwood Austin of Oxford. Following graduation from West Virginia Wesleyan College, she received a nursing degree from Mount San Antonio College in California....

Ellen Mae (Lang)  Smith

Ellen Mae (Lang) Smith

May 21, 2014

SHREWSBURY - Ellen Mae (Lang) Smith, 81, of Shrewsbury, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at the Christopher House in Worcester. Born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury, she was the daughter of Wilfred and Evelyn (Anderson) Lang, and was a 1951 graduate of Fanning Trade School in Worcester. She lived in Oxford for many years before moving back...

Alice P. (Palmer)  Gross

Alice P. (Palmer) Gross

May 21, 2014

HOLDEN – Alice P. (Palmer) Gross, 77, of Jefferson died at home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, after courageously waging a 17-year battle against cancer. Born in Glens Falls, New York, Alice was the daughter of Kenneth F. and Agnes B. (Beakbane) Palmer, and moved from Florissant, Missouri to Holden in 1969. She attended...

Martha V. (Dibenedetto) V. Baker

Martha V. (Dibenedetto) V. Baker

May 20, 2014

HOLDEN – Martha V. (DiBenedetto) Baker, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Sterling Village after an illness. She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Nicholas and Grace (DiPilato) DiBenedetto and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. She leaves her loving husband of 54 years, Kenneth R. Baker; two sons, Joseph M. Baker and his wife, MaryAnn of...

Margaret R. (Clark)  Porciello

Margaret R. (Clark) Porciello

May 20, 2014

STERLING – Margaret R. (Clark) Porciello, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Clinton Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves her loving husband of 24 years, James Porciello, Sr.; three sons, Mark E. Paskell and his wife, Kim of Sterling, David M. Paskell and his wife, Belinda of New Hampshire and Jeffrey L. Yalian and his...

Thomas J.  Coty

Thomas J. Coty

May 20, 2014

DUDLEY - Thomas J. Coty, 49, of Dudley, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his loving family on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, after an illness. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, son of Patricia (Goulet) and Harold Coty, was raised in Keene, New Hampshire, and lived in Southbridge before moving to Dudley six years ago. He attended...

Richard 'Rick' A.  Raymond

Richard 'Rick' A. Raymond

May 19, 2014

HOLDEN – Richard “Rick” A. Raymond, 61, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester after an illness. He was born in Worcester, the son of John W. and Helen (France) Raymond. He leaves his loving wife of 40 years, Lorraine D. (Comtois) Raymond; a son, Matthew J. Raymond of Holden; a brother, John...