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Edith L. Pierson
Aug 2, 2013
HOLDEN – Edith L. Pierson, 101, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center of Worcester after an illness. She leaves a nephew, Bradford Lawson of Worcester and was predeceased by her brother, Harold E. Pierson. She was born in Holden, the daughter of Paul and Maria (Ulricka) Pierson and lived most of her...
David George Bennett
Aug 1, 2013
WORCESTER – David George Bennett, 74, passed away at home on Thursday, August 1, 2013, after an illness. He was born in Reading, PA, the son of George E. and Emily (Hafer) Bennett and had lived in Worcester since 1976. He leaves his loving wife of 48 years, Mildred “Mickey” (Stewart) Bennett; two sons, David Bennett and his wife Gail...
Susan B. (Cole) Foley
Aug 1, 2013
STERLING - Susan B. (Cole) Foley, Ph.D, of Sterling, loving wife, mother and grandmother, was received into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her husband and best friend of 47 years, Thomas E. Foley; a son, Brian T. Foley Esq....
Louise A. Nalkranian
Jul 28, 2013
HOLDEN – Louise A. Nalkranian, 87, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Holden Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after an illness. She was born in Turkey, the daughter of Kirkor and Armenuhi (Tarpinian) Nalkranian. She was a medical secretary at New England Memorial Hospital for many years retiring in 1972. She was a member of Worcester Seventh-day Adventist Church....
Peter E. Rezuke
Jul 27, 2013
HOLDEN/STERLING – Peter E. Rezuke, 51, of Main St., Jefferson, died on Saturday, July 27, 2013, from injuries received while riding his motorcycle in Morgantown, West Virginia. Born in Worcester on August 8, 1961, Peter was the son of Edmund and Nancy T. (Piirainen) Rezuke and lived in Sterling before moving to Jefferson in 1998. Pete graduated from Wachusett Regional...
Beverly J. Vogel
Jul 24, 2013
HOLDEN – Beverly J. Vogel, 66, of Fireside Lane, died peacefully at home under the loving care of her family and the compassionate staff of the VNA Hospice of Worcester on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Worcester and raised in West Boylston, Beverly was the daughter of Frank and Beatrice (Pearson) Kimball, and...
Paul G. Burke
Jul 24, 2013
HOLDEN - Paul G. Burke, 40, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at UMass Memorial Healthcare – University Campus. He leaves a daughter, Jenna M. Burke of Dayville, CT; his mother, Karen M. (Almstrom) Burke of Jefferson; his father, Paul A. Burke and his wife Tammy of Palmer; a brother, Ryan E. Burke and his wife Kelly of...
Frances J. (Orciuch) Misilo
Jul 23, 2013
Biography WORCESTER / WEST YARMOUTH – Frances J. (Orciuch) Misilo, 89, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully under the loving care of her family and the staff at Liberty Commons Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in Chatham on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Mrs. Misilo was one of seven children, born to John and Ursula Orciuch. She lived in Worcester until moving...
Debra E. Parks
Jul 22, 2013
WEST BOYLSTON – Debra E. Parks, 55, of Franklin Street, died on Monday, July 22, 2013 in Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Worcester after a lifelong battle with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Debra was born and raised in Worcester, the daughter of the late Earl W. and Kathleen E. (Mellen) Parks and had lived in West Boylston for several years....
Marian Ruth (Bradford) Macgregor
Jul 21, 2013
HOLDEN - Marian Ruth (Bradford) MacGregor, 90, of Holden, died on July 21, 2013 at Sterling Village. She was born in Martinsburg, WV on August 12, 1922 to Russell and Ethel (Teller) Bradford. Her husband of 67 years, Woodrow “Woody” MacGregor died in 2010. Marian worked for the Gale Free Library in Holden for 27 years, retiring in 1984. During...
Hertha E. (Frowein) Schofield
Jul 19, 2013
PAXTON – Hertha E. (Frowein) Schofield, 83, of Forestdale Rd., died peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Overlook Masonic Nursing Home in Charlton. Born in Keene, New Hampshire, Hertha was the daughter of Oscar and Augusta (Zinn) Frowein and had lived in East Brookfield and later, 53 years in Paxton. She is survived and will be lovingly missed by...
Oscar R. Schmidt
Jul 18, 2013
SOUTH LANCASTER - Oscar R. Schmidt, 99, of Bigelow Road died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Mr. Schmidt was born and raised in Stafford Springs, CT, son of Herman and Elfrieda (Schneider) Schmidt. He was a 1937 graduate of Atlantic Union College and received his master's degree in library science from Syracuse University in 1950. During World...
Alice (Skelton) Carr
Jul 17, 2013
HOLDEN - Alice (Skelton) Carr, 90, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester. Alice was born in Meadville, PA, the daughter of Ray H. and Bessie (Kirk Wheeler) Skelton and lived in Holden for over 60 years. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Winthrop W. Carr in 1996. She is survived by her three...
Natalie G. Cranson
Jul 17, 2013
Natalie G. Cranson, 91, of Jewitt Road in Sterling, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Albert E. Cranson and her daughter, Peggy Brodrick. Natalie is survived by her daughter, Barbara Chellel; her sons, Ken Cranson and Don Cranson all of Sterling and Cal Cranson of...
Robert 'Bob' E. Strand
Jul 16, 2013
RUTLAND/HOLDEN - Robert "Bob" E. Strand, 81, of Village Way, Rutland, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. He was born on June 15, 1932 in Worcester, the son of Johan E. and Christine (Goulding) Strand. Bob was a graduate of Commerce High School and Wentworth Institute in Boston. He proudly served his country as a Korean War...
Helen L. (Keyser) Henderson Richards
Jul 15, 2013
GOFFSTOWN, NH / HOLDEN ~ Helen L. (Keyser) Henderson Richards, 88, of Goffstown, NH died on Monday, July 15, 2013, at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Westborough, the daughter of Mary (Wesson) and Lee B. Keyser. Helen was raised in Worcester and lived there many years before moving to Holden where she lived...
Francis J. Bednarek
Jul 15, 2013
HOLDEN – Francis J. Bednarek, MD, 68, Chief of Neonatology at UMass Memorial Healthcare, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 15, 2013, while vacationing at his summer home in Harwich. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Frank was the son of Francis J. and Irene (Borowski) Bednarek, and lived in Holden for 30 years. He is survived and will be lovingly...
Sidney Joy Allen
Jul 14, 2013
HUBBARDSTON/STERLING - Sidney Joy Allen, 3, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2013, while vacationing with her family in NH. She was born in Worcester on February 4, 2010 and was the precious daughter of Brian E. and Daryl L. (Roberts) Allen. Sidney was a unique and cherished blessing to her family and will be...
David R. Landgren
Jul 12, 2013
Biography HOLDEN - David R. Landgren, Sr., 74, of Glenwood Street, passed away at home on Friday, July 12, 2013. He was born in Holden, son of Clifford and Doris (Sjolander) Landgren, and lived most of his life in Holden. David graduated from Holden High School in 1956. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy aboard destroyer USS John...
Barbara M. (Bennett) Collins
Jul 12, 2013
HUBBARDSTON – Barbara M. (Bennett) Collins, 62, passed away suddenly at Athol Memorial Hospital on Friday, July 12, 2013. She leaves her son, Lee B. Collins and his wife Alicia of Wales; two grandsons, Tucker Lee Collins and Wyatt Lee Collins; her companion, Raymond LaJoie of Hubbardston; and a sister, Beatrice (Bennett) Johnson. She was born in Providence, RI, the...
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